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• Re: 87 Vanagon fuse problem
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 19:51:19 -0500
  I agree PerL and John McLean, it is almost certainly the ignition switch. At 12:32 AM 21/12/99 +0100, Per Lindgren wrote...
• Re: '81 Westy power from key
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Mon, 24 Mar 1997 16:23:44 -0500
  ...Should I >connect to a different spot? Since VW decided that an accessory position on the ignition switch was unnecessary the wire you found...
• Re: Ignition/starter switch failures
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Tue, 12 May 2015 17:23:30 -0700
  ...NET> wrote: > > Over the last year I have had 3 ignition/starter switch (111 905 865L) > failures after not having but 3 failures in...
• Re: Electrical question from the laziest guy in the room
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 1 Dec 2013 17:07:21 -0800
  ...unplug connector plug from back of ignition switch. 3. plug your known- good/ new ignition switch onto the plug. 4. turn 'new' ign sw...
• Re: Fwd: Rigging up spare Rear Defogger Switch to do other stuff
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 2 Apr 2020 09:36:23 -0400
  ...spare defogger switch like this to turn on power to the radio. That way I could power the radio with the ignition off but...
• Re: Ignition switch replacement Experience?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:36:47 -0800
  ...I R& R the switch. easy piezy. Blinkers Stalk ok, Wiper stalk NOT ok.. Fuse ok. I go do something else for an hour...
• Dead Wipers and Heater Fans
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:31:27 -0600
  ...Jiggles ignition switch, still nothing. Cycled the wiper switch several times, nothing. Got home, started up the uphill drive way, wipers started. Checked the...
• Busted ignition lock
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Mar 95 10:14:23 PST
  ...Next time I'll just install a toggle switch (ignition) and pushbutton switch (starter) and use a Club. grrrrrr Jack stafford@zenith.dnet.hac...
• Re: Ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 20 Jun 2023 22:44:30 -0500
  ...Stop, turn key and remove. > > My radio stays on until I open my door. > > Did my ignition switch organically grow a new feature? >
• Re: Headlight Upgrade Eilemma
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Sep 2011 20:30:23 -0700
  ...In stock wiring all of the normal headlight >> current goes through the headlight switch, as well as the ignition >> switch and hi/lo beam...
• Re: Day Spent In Vanagon Hell
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 13 Apr 2003 20:54:31 -0700
  ...I had a problem with a couple of our VWs not cranking > that turned out to be a worn ignition switch. I had this...
• Re: No spark, what to do
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Mon, 4 Feb 2019 12:16:01 -0800
  ...So, the battery is good, the ignition switch is > working, at least for the running of the engine. > Zoltan > > -----Original Message----- > From: Dan N...
• Ignition electrical question
  Historical mailing list - puzerewski
  Sat, 28 Oct 2000 07:29:20 -0400
  ...that the PO had rigged a wire from #15 on the ignition switch to #10 fuse, and wire nutted a little black wire from...
• Re: '85 Defroster Switch Mojo
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 09:16:07 -0500
  ...off switch instead? The factory radios in my '85 Westy, 87 Jetta and 87 Jetta GLI all played regardless of ignition switch being on...
• Re: no start?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 24 Jan 2016 14:42:18 -0800
  what year us your van? wild guess here ... - ignition switch - fuel pump relay - Hall sensor/harness
• Re: 1988 GL - Headlights out - need wiring circuit diagrams
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:36:47 -0500
  ...Did the test > for the ignition switch and re-placed with new - which did not work > either. So now two switches - neither work, AND...
• Re: Sorta Scary Event
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 26 Feb 2011 05:41:14 -0600
  ...It was like someone threw the "Off" switch - but >the ignition switch was on of course. What might cause a blatant engine >stoppage that...
• Re: Ignition switch repair-advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 17 Jan 2007 15:26:59 -0500
  ...http://www.vanagain.com/how2ign.htm Mike dan kapeller wrote: > Hello all, > My '90 Vanagon GL has a bad ignition switch. I have a...
• Re: 85 Westy radio connection
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 12:41:48 -0800
  ...he found the power wire to > the ignition switch key-left-in buzzer (the one that goes off when/if > you leave the keys...
• Re: SIRIUS install in Vanagon Westy
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 19:00:41 -0600
  How does that work .........key in the ignition switch ......to turn on accessories? Thanks, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver SStones wrote: > At 05:48...
• Re: electrical question - ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:17:40 -0700
  ...electrical question - ignition switch > Maybe I'm not understanding something ... but when I insert my key into > the ignition on my '85, that circuit...
• Re: Proper Headlight Configuration
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:38:15 -0500
  ...Wait, > there is more! This contact is feed directly and is powered without the > headlight or ignition switch allowing the high beams to flashed...
• Ignition Switch Housing Removal
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 9 Dec 2012 19:23:54 -0600
  Gotta change the ignition switch. Everything removed right down to the housing - nothing left to do but pull the housing itself - and it will...
• Re: Help in salt lake
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 19 Mar 2019 23:49:58 +0000
  Good.  Glad you are safe and have a plan of attack.  There is a LOT of current running through that ignition switch.  Over time...
• Re: Ignition switch and gas tank questions
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 09:13:47 -0800
  ...Ignition switch and gas tank questions > 1) My ignition switch some times does not work. I get lights hear fuel pump > ect... > If I...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
  Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:34:17 -0500
  ...A failed ignition switch is the > kind of think that can stop a nice trip dead in its' tracks! > > Dan did you replace it...
• Re: Gowesty starter problems...but, Ignition Switch
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 6 Sep 2016 00:23:12 +0000
  ...Ken On Mon, Sep 5, 2016, 7:09 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > I just want to comment...all Ignition Switches are...
• Re: Electrical Nightmare?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:42:44 -0500
  You might find something helpful here for ignition switch replacement: http://www.vanagain.com/how2ign.htm Mike
• Re: speedo/tach lights out
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Fri, 17 Mar 2000 00:03:00 -0800
  ...recently my speedo and tach lights > have started to go out intermittently. > I have had the ignition switch replaced in the last year so...
• Re: What is a Hard Start Relay Kit? Who sells them?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 25 Jun 2004 09:19:38 -0400
  > > One of the List Members mentioned the solution to my > > Ignition Switch Mystery (see my previous post) might > > be a Hard Start Relay Kit...
• connecting aux battery to radio
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Wed, 8 Nov 2006 08:49:44 -0500
  ...The thing I don't understand is how the power to the radio is related to the ignition switch. The red wire at the...
• Re: Elec Ig and low revs
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Apr 95 11:29:35 EDT
  ...So if you are thinking of switching to an electronic ignition, I would (personally speaking) explore ways of improving the existing system - including platinum...
• Re: next question...Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - Billy Hirt
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:23:51 -0400
  ...Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning > ignition switch on? > > > Take another look. Pin 3 on the ECU operates the...
• Re: Sorta Scary Event
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Sat, 26 Feb 2011 01:24:42 -0800
  My first reactive thought is the ignition switch. I'm sure, there will be a few more with other ideas, like ECU. It's...
• Re: Advice-New Ignition Switch/Cig Lighter/Fan Switch
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 20 Feb 2011 17:52:30 -0600
  Update-Battery bad per AutoZone. Will get that in tomorrow and do the grounds and see where I sit. Will probably add the Master...
• Re: Light switches
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 07:00:30 -0800
  First rule: "Check the ground (earth)." KENWILFY@AOL.COM wrote: > Sounds to me that your ignition switch is actually going bad or has a...
• Re: New Ig Switch, Still no Fuel Pump
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 21:15:15 -0500
  ...I have replaced the electric half of the ignition switch. I still have intermittent fuel pump function. <<<SNIP>>> Regards, -- David Bogle >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> David, Sorry to...
• Re: stereo wiring
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 09:10:27 -0330
  ...one for the "terminal always supplied > with power regardless of ignition position" and one for the "terminal > controlled by the ignition switch." I figured...
• Re: Ignition prob ?, '85
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 Jun 1995 23:13:11 -0400
  ...part of the ignition switch in "your" '85 if you haven't already. I went through a tough time about 2 years ago on...
• Re: Advice-New Ignition Switch/Cig Lighter/Fan Switch
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 19 Feb 2011 09:56:12 -0800
  ...Is this true? > > Ignition switch-pg 94.2....Is this the only way to go about this? > Fig 2 > needs a special tool. (I...
• Re: Headlight swtich diagnostics?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:49:53 -0800
  ...with > ignition off + headlight switch on, three LEDs in the dashboard glow. > With engine running + headlight switch off - normal. Engine running > + headlight switch on...
• Re: (Symptoms) No Start, Hesitate at Start
  Historical mailing list - alfred bagdan
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:39:59 -0700
  ...I >> don't think there is a problem with the ignition and starter system. >> >> Thanks, >> Blake >> > Actually, a bad ignition switch can, and IME...
• Looking for Ignition Harness for 87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:46:19 -0400
  ...This is the black plug that connects to the ignition switch. If you can help me out please email me with cost. -- Thanks, Ken...
• Re: Ignition electrical question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 08:56:25 -0500
  ...28/2000, puzerewski wrote: >rigged a wire from #15 on the ignition switch to #10 fuse, and wire nutted a >little black wire from...
• Fuel pump relay cutout switch
  Historical mailing list - David O'Bryan
  Wed, 14 Nov 2007 18:01:11 -0500
  ...cut out switch on the wiring to the fuel pump relay and cannot figure out which wire from the ignition switch area will do...
• Re: Ignition Switch Source & Tips
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Mon, 19 Dec 2005 17:28:21 -0800
  ...Ignition Switch Source & Tips > In a message dated 12/19/2005 9:08:02 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, > Tom@SALICOS.COM writes: > > Last...
• Re: radio install, replacement ignition switch?
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:41:28 -0600
  ...So, the question arises, is there another ignition switch with an accessory position, that will swap into a vanagon? Anyone know of one?? On...
• Re: Broken down, need some advise
  Historical mailing list - joe kallo
  Sun, 13 Nov 2016 16:47:18 +0000
  ...It seemed like the > >> battery > >> still had juice, so I suspected the ignition switch. I just tested > >> jumping > >> the big red wire to the...
• Re: Ignition lock fail - fix or replace?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:24:48 -0700
  ...you need the 'ignition switch' .. and it's very easy to just plug on a new one as a test. Just remove steering column...
• Re: Installing Ignition Switch - HELP!!! (resolved)
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Sun, 6 Jun 2004 21:44:46 -0400
  ...Now my ignition key is working the way it should. I have noticed on my old ignition switch "Made in Brazil". It means I...
• Re: Help -Stranded & need advice...
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 26 Sep 1999 13:56:56 +0200
  My first thought was, as usual, the ignition switch. It sounds like the start position has given up, and needs replacing. Are the electrical...
• Re: Ignition switch replacement Experience?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:00:43 -0800
  ...I should get this switch whipped outta there and back manana. Kudos to the list community again!!! Mark
• Re: Advice on new install of ignition key part?
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 17:03:29 -0500
  ...Advice on new install of ignition key part? Anything I need to look out for when installing a new ignition switch unit? Thanks Dan
• Re: Have you worked on a headlight switch?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 21:17:38 -0800
  ...Thw switch >feels fine > >I checked the archives and found that the headlight switch and ignition >switch are the two most likely sources of...
• Re: 1980 Vanagon Ignition
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 03 May 1996 09:56:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...ignition switch, this is a little harder than finding a live circut and >wireing to that one! How about mounting an extra switch on...
• Re: Broken down, need some advise
  Historical mailing list - pcking
  Sun, 13 Nov 2016 11:12:29 -0500
  Have you considered having the vendor send you a new ignition switch by FedEx? You will have it in a couple of days. Pricey...
• Re: Power window switches
  Historical mailing list - David Stell
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 17:02:21 -0500
  ...Then, with the ignition off, repeatedly push the switch both "up" and "down" for a few seconds. Repeat the spraying and pushing process once...
• Re: Vibration induced electrical failure
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 14:51:18 -0400
  ...That relay is driven from the X terminal of the ignition switch which also feeds the X terminal of the light switch -- double bk...
• Westy battery indicator light below sink
  Historical mailing list - karen k
  Tue, 28 Nov 2006 10:58:35 -0800
  ...Could a short in the ignition switch cause this battery indicator light to go yellow. I don�t know if being yellow means I...
• unusual problem
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Sun, 3 Dec 2000 00:53:57 -0800
  ...Does the power to the starter motor come entirely through the ignition switch thereby indicating my switch is bad? Or, is there a source...