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• Re: Chime Quirk
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 19:14:06 -0400
  The door switch has two wires going to that are grounded when the door is open. One is for the interior lights and the...
• Re: stranded... '84 won't start (after exhuast work??)
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 12 Jun 2005 21:03:57 -0700
  Also check/clean all the ground wires, especially the big ground strap from the left side of the engine bay to the engine block...
• Re: 87 Misfires when damp
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Thu, 8 Jun 2006 10:16:20 -0400
  how old are you plug wires, cap and rotor? I would start with the simple stuff there if they are more then a year...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 18:21:10 -0500
  ...Also, realize that the green wires to/from the coil >> are for >> ignition pulses not power. >> >> Your use of a jumper wire to test...
• Fixed: Won't Start in St. Helena, Napa County
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Tue, 2 Dec 2014 15:51:46 -0800
  ...And Now I have a new coil, ignition wires, distributor cap and rotor, too. The fellow at the shop felt the plugs were quite...
• Headlight relays, was: 758227.jpg
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:13:06 -0700
  ...From there the 2 wires go to the fuse panel where each splits into 2 more with an individual fuse for each of the...
• Re: Still Sluggish
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Fri, 15 Sep 2000 10:58:21 -0400
  I would look at the ignition system next, particularly cap, rotor, wires. John Lauterbach Macon, GA '84 DL ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Ferguson" <fergusrh...
• Bigger Problem than Coolent Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Rex Merriweather
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 08:57:21 -0700
  ...Head (burned valve), both coolant sensors, "Flapper box", plugs, wires, cap, rotor, ground connections,O2 sensor, Cat. Timing and CO where set by a...
• Re: 2.1 won't run when hot
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 10:23:21 -0500
  ...if your problem is ignition or something else > is to hook up a timing light and route the wires into the passenger > compartment. You...
• Re: Westy reefer relay wiring -- the Red wire?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:23:12 -0400
  ...There's a bundle of three wires in a single jacket attached to the relay, shown on the diagram: TO BATTERY + : Red, 2.5mm...
• Re: new radio installation
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Grove
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 23:00:48 -0700
  ...I know how to connect/run > wires and I'll also be replacing the door speakers. What I'm wondering is > where should the...
• Euro-Drive: 84 Volkswagen VANAGON, No-start
  Historical mailing list - "Charles Barnes (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Wed, 5 May 1999 12:58:55 -0400
  ...temp in range throttle switches OK Ignition system ,hall generator,Idle stabilizer ,hall control unit , coil, wires, plugs, OK CLeaned all grounds on engine...
• Re: Loss of power - super hot muffler
  Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 16:21:26 -0800
  ...it might be time to swap in a > new set of ignition wires. On the way home from the airport the power > loss worsened...
• [Fwd: Re: Dead Headlights]
  Historical mailing list - Vlach Family
  Mon, 30 Nov 1998 15:51:15 -0500
  ...stay off > > C) Ignition: on Light switch: off > Results: All same as #1. > > D) Ignition: on Light switch: on > Results: Blue hi-beam lamp...
• Product Review>T4 Keyless E
  Historical mailing list - Norman Leong
  24 Nov 1994 20:40:37 U
  ...All wires are pre-terminated and there is no soldering/splicing/crimping to be done anywhere. This is as clean as a factory installed...
• Re: Distributor cap
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 5 Jun 2013 10:42:28 -0700
  With new(er) electronic ignitions, cap and rotor is a major part of a tune-up! Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus On...
• Re: 1.9 Running issues when wet out
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 23 Jan 2011 13:01:17 -0800
  ...1.9 Running issues when wet out >> >> >> I would start by checking the ignition system. The cap, rotor, and wires >>> are >>> the primary suspects...
• Re: '86 Vanagon Starts, Dies....Revisited (Help!)
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 21:39:43 -0500
  ...replacing the ignition switch. > >Since I last wrote a note the following has been replaced: > >Ignition Switch >Plugs >Cap >Rotor >Wires >Coil >Fuel Pump...
• Re: Wierd (Ignition?) Problem...
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 14:00:32 -0800
  ...The three wires coming out of the distributor were the problem. They had flexed enough to fatigue through. The insulation appeared intact, but the...
• Another no start problem
  Historical mailing list - clark duff
  Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:45:29 -0400
  ...One of the wires, the larger one, from the ignition switch, is working ok, so I snip off the end of the smaller wire...
• Re: fog lights won't turn off
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Tue, 6 Dec 2016 15:45:36 -0800
  ...Trace wires back from fog lights. > > Chris > > Dnia 05.12.2016 o godz. 13:10 Mark McCulley <markmcculley@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a): > >> Here's...
• Re: Vanagon.com site
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 17:50:38 +0000
  ...If someone breaks into my Vanagon, breaks the steering lock, hot wires it (or picks the ignition lock) and drives it even a foot...
• Re: intermittent fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:37:43 -0700
  ...Also inspect wires at FP relay. There is a procedure in Bentley (and likely outlined in the vanagon archives) on how to hotwire and...
• Re: Fw: HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Fri, 10 Nov 2006 14:52:53 -0500
  The erratic idle could be many things, but issues bad/intermittent contact in grounds, wires and connectors would definitely be high on the list...
• 85 1.9, Intermittent stall then no start but does crank ??
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sun, 1 Oct 2006 21:57:21 -0700
  ...nothing it feels like a electronic/ignition issue, I go looking for engine grounds corroded terminals broke wires dont spot anything.. so i have...
• Re: Steering wheel squeak
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 14:49:59 EDT
  ...apart with a few screws that hide the wires for the turn-signal and ignition switch. There is a round flange ring at the...
• Re: Headlights wont shut off, even with key out... suggestions ?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 29 Oct 2005 22:45:13 -0400
  ...6(right) > > also I just disconnected the wires from the white plastic > connector the actual ignition switch plus into > the headlight are still on >
• Switched power source for Stereo install
  Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
  Sat, 3 Dec 2005 17:36:01 -0800
  ...Not wanting to splice into any wires or have the stereo on with just the key in the ignition I located an empty terminal...
• Re: Wet starting problem update
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:39:42 -0800
  ...All suggestions pointed to the plug wires. > I > ordered replacement parts for much of my ignition system and then > experimented by installing the new...
• Valet 711T system was electrical mystery
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 5 Dec 2013 19:16:37 -0500
  ...I have however found 2 wires that are spliced into ignition switch wires and I suspect that they operate the power locks. Other than...
• Re: SPARK PLUG WIRE PLACEMENT?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
  Thu, 2 May 2002 16:01:10 -0700
  I've found that the easiest way to replace plug wires and make sure that you don't screw anything up is to replace...
• first clue your mechanic doesn't have a clue
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Tue, 5 Apr 2005 12:09:02 -0400
  ...leak, something wrong with the injector valves, spark plugs, the ignition coil, plug wires or the distributor cap. Take a look * it may lead...
• Re: No start/ Yes spark II
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:31:50 -0700
  ...Both of those wires are supposed to be grounded by a small > bolt on top of the left cylinder head. They do not pass...
• Re: Regular maintenance list-contributions.
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 21:50:01 -0500
  ...check ignition system (ignition wires, distributor cap, rotor should be replaced) - replace spark plugs - replace ignition breaker (points. this was before electronic ignition) - replace...
• Re: Wasserboxer stalling
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Wed, 27 Oct 2004 08:53:16 -0400
  ...Bad splice connection at O2 sensor wires, rain would infiltrate bad solder connection causing stalling and low power. 7. Broken power steering switch wires...
• Re: more information on engine swap/fuel pump woes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:06:04 -0700
  ...key on, check for 12 volts at ignition coil terminal 15 where > the small black wires attach. If key on power is getting to...
• Re: 2.1l Spark plug wire routing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 28 May 2010 10:52:06 -0500
  Keep in mind that the voltage in the ignition wires is about 25,000 volts. That represents a lot of electrical pressure trying to...
• Re: Ignition Switch Mystery gets weirder...but thanks for all suggestions!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 9 Jul 2004 17:44:02 -0400
  At 16:02 7/9/2004, kevin obrien wrote: >Hello All: > >Awhile back I posted about my Ignition Switch Mystery. >Thanks to all for...
• Backup light switch
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Mon, 7 Feb 2005 05:53:47 -0800
  ...when I pushed the wires on, I basically had a bypassed short circuit (backup lights on when the ignition was turned on). Finally found...
• Resistance of Coil Wire?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 23 Sep 2007 08:03:07 -0700
  Page 28.31 of Bentley's says that the resistance of the wire between the ignition coil and the distributor should read 2000 ohm...
• Re: Strange No Start
  Historical mailing list - Andrew
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 13:30:48 -0800
  ...Seems like the >failure is somewhere between the coil wire and the end of the individual >ignition wires. make sure the cap an rotor...
• Re: Headlight swtich diagnostics?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:14:13 -0500
  ...You will probably find that one of the ends of the ground wires has broken and you will need to crimp a new one...
• RE: '71 Westy On Fire! (what went wrong?)
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 27 Jun 1996 09:28:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...When I pushed at a group of wires, the fuse box moved enough that one of its contacts, touched metal. Hope some of this...
• Van Not Starting - 88 Automatic with New Starter and Alternerator
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 01:17:28 -0400
  ...I then opened up the plastic shroud around the ignition removed the plastic and exposing the steering column and the lead wires to the...
• Re: '86 GL electrical (sound system) question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 00:12:09 -0500
  Vanagons do have the "key in ignition" circuit. As I recall, it's a gray and black wire. If you're concerned that that...
• Re: What coil part number for my van?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Mon, 22 Oct 2007 14:21:25 -0700
  ...Just a personal opinion, but I feel it has a > > more positive connection for the ignition wires. > > -- > > Jim Thompson > > 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria...
• Re: Headlights Still Out
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Tue, 16 Oct 2012 08:22:09 -0700
  ...I infer that with ignition on, headlight switch on, cycling the stalk switch turns L-HI on and off. I further infer that with...
• Re: '86 GL electrical (sound system) question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 15:29:04 -0500
  ...Mike Neal Barrentine wrote: > The gray and black wire coming from the ignition switch is indeed the > "key in ignition" circuit wire. Thanks! Now...
• Re: testing the ignition coil (85 1.9L)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 19:11:23 -0400
  ...if tests at coil +/- >> check out ok, then, since no spark, coil secondary probably shorted (bad >> coil). >> >> it is hard on ignition module to...
• Re: Dash wiring help needed
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 17:15:59 -0700
  ...If the fuse is blown, the 3 wires you mentioned that are joined together may need to be separated to keep the fuse from...
• Ignition problem now worse
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 21:20:50 -0800
  ...HT wires are going where they should. If I wind it over and over eventually it will sort of start very roughly with max...
• Re: What component causes the fuel pump to come on for a second or two when I turn on the ignition to the first position (no cranking)?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 10 Jul 2016 23:20:24 -0700
  ...wiring box red wires. One of the 2 relays clicks on when the key switch has sent power to the ignition coil. This relay...
• Re: Relay question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 11:16:56 -0400
  ...do is hook up the wires (red to a switched light circuit and black to a switched ignition circuit). david At 10:37 AM...
• Re: 87 GL Intermittantly Not Starting
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 12 May 2003 10:04:41 -0700
  That is not a valid assumption about the ignition switch. The switch has multiple contacts inside it that make the connections for different functions...
• High RPM Misfire
  Historical mailing list - Gary Basey
  Sun, 19 Sep 1999 22:26:28 -0500
  ...1) new plugs, wires, cap, and rotor 2) new fuel filter 3) cleaned and adjusted AFM 4) new temp II sensor 5) set ignition...
• =?WINDOWS-1252?Q?Re:_No_headlights_=96_high_beam_indicator_stays?= =?WINDOWS-1252?Q?_on_=96_relay_upgrade_installed?=
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 9 May 2005 23:02:56 -0400
  ...The black/yellow wires goes to the keyswitch. This is a switch attached to the place you insert your ignition key (which is the...
• Anyone to hand hold some electrical questions, cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Thu, 7 Jul 2016 22:42:06 -0400
  ...Well the test light does not come on at all (ignition switch is on, gear selector in D) when connected to terminal 3 on...
• Re: Ignition coil failure and ballast resistors
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 14:10:42 -0400
  ...year can matter as diffrent ignition cables are used. The later coil with a center pin, and matching wires and cap. The center pin...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:33:03 -0400
  ...Also, realize that the green wires to/from the coil >> are for >> ignition pulses not power. >> >> Your use of a jumper wire to test...
• Re: only 3 pistions are firing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 7 Oct 1997 21:29:08 UT
  Check the ignition wires. This is a common cause of the three cylinder syndrome. The spark ends tend to short out. Dennis -----Original Message...