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• Re: Oxygen sensor wiring question.
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 09:28:07 -0400
  ...If there is a short, take a look at the green wire's connector where it goes to the oxygen sensor, I've seen...
• Re: Cleaning corroded connectors
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 13 Apr 2003 06:11:25 EDT
  ...For cleaning corroded connectors I've had some success with liquid flux for soldering. Dip the connectors in the bottle for a few minutes...
• Re: Wire crimp tool, find
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:36:24 -0500
  ...They do get adjusted or they need to be matched to the wire and connectors being used. More importantly the quality of the connector...
• Re: Trailer wiring
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Mon, 22 Jun 2020 00:18:12 -0700
  ...I’m guessing the > splice > > connectors aren’t working or am I missing something? Before I go using > > regular butt connectors and cutting wires...
• installing alternator
  Historical mailing list - Sonia Johnson
  Sun, 3 Jun 2001 17:33:00 -0700
  ...Coming from the front of the enginecompartment is a bundle of 3 wires--2 red, whichcome together into one round connector which I think...
• Temperature sensor connector (name?)
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Sat, 23 Apr 2011 15:11:31 -0500
  Can anyone tell me what is the name of the connector that would properly fit this sensor? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/VDO-323057...
• digifant ECU pin numbering
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 10 Nov 2002 18:15:26 -0600
  Volks, Can someone tell me how the pins on the ECU connector are numbered on my 91 GL. I have been trying to trouble...
• Re: How easy is it to .....Temp 2 sensor connector
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 22 Jul 2013 21:05:13 -0400
  Except for color the temp 2 sensor connector is the same as the injectors and lots of other stuff in fuel injection systems. You...
• Fuel flow issue 83.5 1.9 WBX
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Sun, 24 May 2015 18:58:41 -0600
  ...Removed the input hose from the T connector and ran the pump again. Good fuel flow to the T pipe but none at the...
• Re: Know someone who *fixes* mylar circuit boards, then?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 3 Dec 2013 21:12:37 -0800
  It's tricky but I soldered on new plugs to those traces (connectors) Pics and stuff: https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/InstrumentCluster14PinTraceRepair If you...
• Re: Electrical connectors
  Historical mailing list - Chris Cary
  Sat, 12 Mar 2022 21:11:26 +0000
  ...but resend it for you all... >> > > >> > > See page 7 on bottom right (TERM481) is the closest >> > > >> > > https://connectorexperts.com/c-1458515.7-terminals.html...
• Re: New Digifant bogosity - <fwd> one possible explanation
  Historical mailing list - Frank E. Terhaar-Yonkers
  Wed, 8 Nov 1995 15:55:08 -0500
  ...look at the connector > and there a little number stamped next to each female connector > look at number 15. i have noticed on numerous...
• Desperate For Immediate Wiring Help
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Fri, 23 Jul 2004 13:37:48 -0500
  ...Most of them go to a white round connector. However, there are two other wires that we can't figure out what they do...
• Re: reverse lights not working,
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 17:44:54 -0500
  ...I only had a connector there. My backup switch died recently had to be replaced. The new ones use a different connector than the...
• Re: 87 Cruise Control--followup
  Historical mailing list - Bob Wing
  Tue, 28 Dec 2010 19:39:02 -0500
  ...When my cruise went out it was at the connector in the steering column. The wires were so tight in length that the connection...
• Help! Pwr. Mirrors PITA!!
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  02 Jan 97 16:30:42 EST
  ...connectors won't fit thru that little hole in the door!! I tried to pull the wires out of the plastic wire connector but...
• Re: Ignition wire slipping off?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Dec 1998 14:09:21 EST
  ...Just get a small screw driver and insert it into the plastic housing and pry a little to bend the female spade connector "fingers...
• Re: where are the air-con connectors?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 15:50:56 EDT
  One connector is in the engine compartment. The other is in the pillar that runs up to the overhead A/C unit (evaporator) on...
• Re: temp2 elec connectors
  Historical mailing list - Philip Chidlaw
  Fri, 11 Mar 2005 11:54:55 -0800
  ...wasn't a typical List vendor- I don't think) who had the replacement elec. connector ends that fit the Temp2 sensor? > > Thanks, > mike
• Re: High Power Headlight Kit (SA): melting connector
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 9 Jun 2009 06:31:28 EDT
  ...The problem is the connector and bulb base for those 9004 bulbs have a much too small contact surface area to transmit the high...
• Blinkers and back-ups
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Aug 2018 17:18:46 -0400
  ...I inserted a double male connector to the single male output connector of the reverse switch to connect the power for the new lights...
• Re: Solar Panel outdoor electrical connect
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 26 Jun 2011 08:02:18 -0400
  http://www.mcmaster.com/#dc-voltage-connectors/=cwxb62 McMaster Carr page 774 online catalogue. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Re: High quality two pole 60A wiring connectors
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:24:22 -0700
  ...High quality two pole 60A wiring connectors > > > I have been looking for a suitable connector to mount on the aft bulkhead of the engine...
• Re: ISO connector
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 23 Aug 2015 20:09:34 -0700
  ...Didn’t see the connector available at the online vendors. > > I’ve worked my current one enough to get the headlight switch working solidly...
• Re: Brake light switches, 2 to 3 terminals
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 9 May 2015 23:19:58 -0400
  At 09:50 PM 5/9/2015, Dick Wong wrote: >connector is a two position with different spacing compared to the 3 >terminal switch...
• Re: Using American engines for Vanagon swap - why the heck not? -Long
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 22 Mar 2002 21:37:05 -0600
  ...You might check the connector on yours and ensure a good connection, or even test the leads from the connector. John Rodgers 88 GL...
• Re: How to fix the digital clock?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:38:56 -0400
  ...Fat red wire proceeds from there to connector T2c (which feeds the inside lights with skinny red wires) and thence to fuse/relay panel...
• Re: turn signal wires, help.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 4 Jul 2008 09:37:00 -0700
  Are there no wires left on the connector you snipped? If there are, you should be able to use the connector as a reference...
• Re: shielded wire for oxygen sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 21 May 2008 23:39:01 +0000
  ...The black wire from the > sensor itself, up to the spade connector, isn't shielded. The green > wire, from the spade connector to the...
• Re: Insturment Cluster
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:54:46 -0700
  ...I recall there was nothing made of metal, in pin position 1 of my OEM 14 connector on my '81. (originally air cooled). i...
• Ignition wire slipping off?
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Mon, 7 Dec 1998 21:14:58 -0400
  ...The ignition wire had slipped off the spade connector. Most U.S. ignition harnesses use loop connectors and have a nut to hold them...
• Re: 85 GL No Spark-No Start
  Historical mailing list - Marc W. Theune
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 09:19:57 -0500
  ...I'd get out & jiggle >the connector while Lynda cranked it over. *Vrooom*. Eventually, I >re-wired the sensor & replaced the outside connector. No...
• Wire to A/C compressor, '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 12 May 2004 10:59:42 -0400
  ...There are only about 2 inches of red wire beyond the connector. I cannot find the other end of this wire in order to...
• 2.1 distributor (check yours)
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 24 Apr 2007 23:14:02 -0400
  ...On 2.1L that plastic part is attach to the distributor body wih a platic pin, ralely still in place, so that connector move...
• Re: Cleaning contacts/Oil light buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:24:02 -0700
  ...Some were really bad, tried to clean some and replaced a few connectors. BTW whats a good replacement for better spade connectors, maybe ones...
• Re: oil pressure warning system anomaly?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 3 Dec 2010 14:33:53 -0500
  ...I unhooked the 2 pin >connector but bridged the low pressure switch wire ends between the >two connectors so just it was still connected...
• Re: Where to get pin tool?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 21 Oct 2001 21:38:47 -0700
  I don't know if it fits the Vanagon connector - but you can get these at the local Radio shack. Todd '88 Westy John...
• WTB: Healight connector (2) (they burned???)
  Historical mailing list - Fuzzy :philippe
  Thu, 20 Mar 2003 14:46:51 -0800
  Looking for two white plastic main headlight connectors (they plug into the bulb) for my '87 Westy. Both of them seem to have melted...
• Re: 85gl acceleration Flat spot until warmed up
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sun, 24 Dec 2006 13:58:27 -0800
  > I like to get the new style sockets and > pre crimped pigtail connectors as these make future repairs or testing > easier. I like the...
• Help with Extend-A-Stay
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:48:01 -0400
  ...An external tank has a large round connector and I don't see that connector on either of these 2 hoses. Which one do...
• Re: Turn Signal, But No Parking Light
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Thu, 4 Sep 2003 16:40:01 -0800
  James, Take a close look at the bulb connector. It may be a corrosion problem. On mine ('85GL) the parking & T.S. lights are...
• Re: Dash Noise - Buzzing
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:37:10 -0700
  ...Coming out of the seven point connector in the "Wire distributor box" in engine bay, to 2 point connector: Yellow for 0.9 bar...
• Re: Starter Wire Connection
  Historical mailing list - Otmar
  Sun, 21 Aug 2005 23:45:09 -0700
  ...a >>thicker gauge one with a black plastic female spade connector and a >>thinner one with a white connector. On top of the solenoid...
• Re: Relay socket spade connectors
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 17:03:08 -0500
  ...They are > often sold as Ford connectors or some such. They are not stocked in the > same place as all the other spade connectors...
• Re: No Start Scenario
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 12 Mar 2015 11:17:50 -0700
  ...The D connector is the top center one. That page shows which pin is #15 of that connector. Unplug that connector and look at...
• Re: Ignition Cables, unplugging from distributor
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 25 Aug 2012 13:47:17 -0400
  ...It is often applied to electrical > connectors, particularly those containing rubber gaskets, as a means > of lubricating and sealing rubber portions of the connector...
• Re: Update on my ecu issues
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 23 Apr 2023 13:00:43 -0400
  ...I was afraid if doing damage to the ribbon connector etc. > > Found another iffy solder joint on board , not at the connector. But reflowed...
• Re: What is this connector??
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 06:17:11 -0700
  I also have a random 3 prong connector thats just dangling at the moment. I saw it when I was doing an oil change...
• Re: what is a POL valve
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Thu, 19 May 2005 07:20:14 -0600
  > I can't speak of the FILL valve, but the place that goes to the > REGULATOR on a Westy tank uses a POL connector...
• Re: Know someone who *fixes* mylar circuit boards, then?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 3 Dec 2013 21:46:07 -0800
  ...http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=573133&highlight=dash+wiring+foil+connector I think hard wiring the dash is the way...
• Re: Throttle Valve switch
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Jun 2009 23:29:33 -0400
  If the switch is toasted most likely the connectors for the switch and the auxiliary air regulator were swapped. Easy check! Get your voltmeter...
• Oil Light On Intermittently
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sat, 13 Feb 1999 19:44:47 -0800
  ...always suspect connectors! When this hapened to me years ago hours of searching revealed a connector at the left side bulkhead/firewall that joined...
• Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 27 Aug 2012 00:37:35 -0400
  At 08:47 PM 8/26/2012, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: >My 1.9 has a blue 2-pin housed connector for T-II...
• Re: Advice on Power Mirror removal (agai
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 03 Jan 1997 11:22:06 +0200
  Chris, Another idea I have, do you that style of wire connector which allow to attach one wire to another ready installed? ____ I I...
• insulating connectors (was: dying battery/alternator)
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Tue, 2 Jun 1998 18:01:01 -0700
  ...Crimped connectors don't work as >well, and won't work at all well on half crudded copper. Heat shrink tubing >adds some weather...
• Sensor connector sources?
  Historical mailing list - Ed Carroll
  Wed, 31 Oct 2001 06:37:02 -0500
  Don't I remember seeing on some familiar vendor's website a good variety of the original connectors needed to repair wiring within the...
• Re: 8 miles per gallon solved!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 29 Apr 2003 22:54:57 EDT
  ...There are no technical differences (only superstition) between the generic Bosch 3 wire part and the 3 wire unit with the specific VW connector...
• Re: Bentley question regarding Idle Speed Stab. valve troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 22 May 2018 17:37:23 -0400
  ...The connector is a three-pin version of the Bosch-type fuel injector connector. Yrs, d
• Re: Harbor Freight Circuit Tester was D15 connector revealed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 8 Nov 2011 21:47:27 -0800
  ...Harbor Freight Circuit Tester was D15 connector revealed > On Nov 8, 2011, at 10:08 PM, Loren Busch wrote: > >> ATC fuse vs. an ATO...
• Coolant Light Problem 90 Vanagon SOLVED!!
  Historical mailing list - S. Hajasz
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 12:05:13 -0400
  ...After removing the clip, I pulled off the sensor and found a some coolant had gotten into the connectors. Dried it off sprayed a...