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• Jetta relay questions (Vanagon conversion)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:31:00 -0700
  ...Mark neil N wrote: > Thanks Mike. > > It's labelled a "power supply" relay. I understand it supplies power > to the ECU. > > But you've...
• Re: Starter Power Question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 9 Jun 2014 11:14:47 -0700
  The main starter power cable comes from the battery, a very thick black cable. It attaches to the threaded wiring stud on the starter...
• Re: Inverter or AC/DC
  Historical mailing list - Graham Challis
  Fri, 28 May 1999 12:54:24 -0700
  I have an inverter which I use to power a vcr on long trips (the TV has a 12V adaptor built in) - main drawback...
• Retro fitting power steering
  Historical mailing list - Jutta & Christian Knust
  Tue, 11 Sep 2001 04:55:36 +0200
  Tim, according to Bentley's (p.48.6) the following suspension changes have been made for the power steering: - steering knuckles are different coupling...
• Re: REPOST! ECU CHIP AND ROCKERS UPGRADE!!!!
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 23:44:23 -0400
  ...It's >not rocket science...more power, same basic hardware, more wear. Actually more power can also equal less lugging the engine, less overreving...
• Re: 02 sensor/power loss
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 1 May 2000 17:30:44 -0400
  ...inefficient but okay power >02 sensor out; plug in: catastrophic power loss (dead stop on hill). That's bizarre, but I'd sure want...
• fridge LED power source
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Sun, 16 May 2004 15:52:48 -0600
  How is the fridge LED powered. On propane, it appears that the thermocouple powers it. (I assume the thermocouple puts out enough for the...
• Heidelberg Radio - Code?
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Sat, 29 Apr 2006 03:26:34 +0000
  ...I have been powering the radio up in my garage with a 12V power supply and have hooked up speakers to make sure it...
• Re: battery-inverter-charger-battery loop
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 19 Apr 2006 06:17:05 -0400
  ...I'm plugged in to shore power and running my battery charger into my aux battery. I flip the switch to the inverter power...
• Re: Which lock cylinder is for what & pics of power vs. non-power hatch lock
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 12:33:23 -0800
  ...Both power & non-power lock doors used the same lock cylinder which IIRC is the one with the square end. That square peg is...
• Re: Battery Charger Sizing (Amperage) Woe and Warning (?)
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 6 Aug 2013 15:39:31 -0700
  I don't think anyone here can be sure about the reefer wants for power, but it likely wants a constant voltage (12v), not...
• Re: Power Steering help request
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 12 Nov 2018 10:59:38 -0500
  Hi folks, MOre info on my power steering question. Today in the light I found my helper was wrong. The reservoir was full. The...
• Re: Diesel Powered Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 22:14:07 -0400
  ...They are grossly under powered, no AC or power steering. The like to crack heads, blow head gaskets, and destroy rings. Dennis -----Original Message...
• Power window regulator
  Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
  Sun, 5 Jul 2020 15:58:39 -0400
  Hi, I'm looking for a refurbished power window regulator for my 89 Westy Syncro. RH side. Anybody know a supplier? Salutations Gilles Turmel
• power steering pump manufacturer?
  Historical mailing list - �ric Giroux
  Thu, 8 Jun 2000 09:01:49 -0400
  Excuse my ingnorance, but are the power steering pumps manufactured by VW, or is it some other company (e.g. Bosch, etc.) �ric
• Re: Tailgate lock
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 2 Apr 2007 18:47:53 -0400
  I think there are only two different ones. Power locking and without power locking.Most everybody has them .I think they are about $50.
• Compression braking & Power Loss
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Tue, 21 Feb 2006 16:49:13 -0500
  ...Full power, like 70+ mph even going up long inclines. Had it to 82 on I5 yesterday, drove excellent. However, and ESPECIALLY AFTER GOING...
• Re: Ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 07:58:42 -0400
  ...Keep in mind it may not be a power wire, but a ground wire. Check the bentley for wiring. ERic cybor punk wrote: >Hi...
• Re: Invertor ?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Thu, 26 Feb 2009 23:03:33 -0500
  You'd be better off using a dc power supply for the laptop. I bought one at Radio Shack a few years ago; the...
• RE: deep cycle batteries
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Jan 95 08:52:47 EST
  ...I have a similar fridge power-draw in my van. I draw power from a deep cycle battery also. The best I've been...
• Re: subie power?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 17 Apr 2007 11:15:12 -0700
  > This mailing list is about Vanagon, does this mean it has to be about VW > powered vanagon???? No. > You have a Golf powered Vanagon...
• Power steering U-Joint, friend needs
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 10:39:25 -0400
  Carlos de Carvalho, who lives near Halifax and drives an '84 Westy, obtained all the used stuff to convert his van to power steering...
• Electrical Questions for Headlights and Dual Battery (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 09:08:18 -0800
  ...FYI, I took the factory power windows, power door locks, and power mirrors with wiring harnesses and relays off a salvaged pair of doors...
• Re: Fridge on DC power
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 11 Jul 2012 13:21:27 -0500
  ...When the van is plugged in to power the fridge works great. Whe I switch to Battery power while driving (or even sitting in...
• 'FS:1990 Volkswagen Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Floyd Truskot
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 06:48:56 -0400
  ...Burgundy colored plastic power heated mirrors. Power steering, power brakes, power windows, automatic transmission, air conditioning, factory AM/FM/cassette radio, cruise control, Michelin...
• Re: drive belts
  Historical mailing list - JOHN WESTENBERG
  Sat, 1 Nov 2003 22:38:23 -0700
  ...1 for AC, 1 for the water pump, 1 for the alternator / power steering. c.. 3 belts: 1 for AC, 1 for power steering...
• Re: USB power?
  Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
  Tue, 6 Sep 2011 22:12:42 +0000
  ...USB power? Does anyone have a suggestion for a two or three outlet USB power "strip" that can be mounted to a surface, such...
• Re: More on newer Vanagon Tech on older Vanagons...
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 30 Sep 2007 21:59:58 -0700
  ...And the last question about this "newer vanagon > tech," besides power door locks, power windows, and > power mirrors, was there anything else, like heated...
• >Longish< (F) Power for the Masses - or - how to wire a vanagon to survive farm camping
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Fri, 26 May 2000 09:44:48 -0500
  ...a 10 amp regulated power supply was installed in the cabinet and plugged into the fridge 120v outlet, with the power lines run to...
• Electric Cool Box - Battery Drain
  Historical mailing list - Woodcock, Frank
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 11:29:45 +0100
  ...The power pack comes from Argos Superstore (UK) I was surprised to find that the power pack was flat after only hours and checked...
• Re: Power Steering To No PS Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 13 Jun 2003 09:21:40 -0700
  ...Soooo, I think I need to convert from power steering to non-power steering. I have searched the archive and found nothing. According to...
• 02 sensor/power loss
  Historical mailing list - James Ruch
  Mon, 1 May 2000 10:56:16 PDT
  ...inefficient but okay power 02 sensor out; plug in: catastrophic power loss (dead stop on hill). Can this catastrophic power less be attributed to...
• Re: help powered trailer converter
  Historical mailing list - William Monk
  Sun, 12 Jul 2015 15:43:37 -0400
  ...Should I use a powered converter or just use a non powered > plug and splice in to the tail/brake turn wires? If I...
• FS: 1990 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Wolfsburg
  Tue, 28 Jul 1998 18:48:41 -0700
  ...Burgundy colored plastic power heated mirrors. Power steering, power brakes, power windows, automatic transmission, air conditioning, factory AM/FM/cassette radio, cruise control, Michelin...
• Power Mirror Problem
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Mon, 25 Oct 1999 08:48:41 -0500
  The passenger power mirror on my '87 Westfalia is no longer operative. Winter's coming on so, before I "reinvent the wheel" and begin...
• Re: Engine management
  Historical mailing list - Lance LeBaron
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 04:39:50 PST
  ...Why don't they run at lean best power instead of rich best power? Based on my understanding of your explanation they could get...
• Re: More powerful waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 15:31:26 -0600
  ...engine was not for a power increase, but for an increase in longevity and smoothness of performance. Power, while it could be a side...
• Re: Fwd: Are they still making the bus/Vanagon anywhere these days?
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sun, 8 Apr 2007 23:45:41 -0400
  ...Fast, powerful, sleek Jettas and Tourags... Worshipping power is a hallmark of fascism. Part of the reason I like my 1.9 is exactly...
• Power Brake Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 06:25:29 -0600
  ...I have bled manual brakes many times before, but have never done power brakes. I don't think I need to have the car...
• Vanagon Value based on JD Powers
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Thu, 5 Oct 2023 16:16:19 -0400
  According to JD Powers, a fully restored 1984 Vanagon Westy is worth $56,100! www.jdpower.com/cars/1984/volkswagen/vanagon/camper
• Re: needed, Vanagon shop in LA, SoCal
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 28 Mar 2016 18:26:18 -0700
  PowerHaus in Torrance http://powerhausvwparts.com/ 310-328.2746 they are specialists in air cooled... John is a very nice guy
• Re: Sure Power 1314 vs Sure Power 1315
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 26 Aug 2015 10:40:53 -0700
  thanks guy, without techno knowledge... I rely on your advices and experiences... so I will get the 1314... thanks again...
• Re: switches for power windows - from other VWs
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Mar 2014 13:34:57 -0400
  the only other VW's to use the vanagon style power window switches was the VW Quantum and the scirocco.
• SUBARU POWER SPECS?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Smola
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 17:17:47 -0600
  What are the power specs for the Subaru motor best suited for a Westy? BHP and torque of Subaru vs stock 1.9 liter...
• Powers Motor Company
  Historical mailing list - Geo
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 12:04:48 -0400
  ...anyone have any experience with this dealer, good or bad? Thanks. Powers Motor Company Inc. 180 Lafayette RD (Route 1) North Hampton, NH 03862
• Power window motor bracket
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 16:21:17 -0700
  Anybody have the white plastic bracket that holds the power window motor to the inner door frame? I need a pair. Jeff / San Anselmo
• Re: Power Steering help request
  Historical mailing list - den jolliffe
  Tue, 13 Nov 2018 14:53:32 +0000
  ...I checked and the power steering belt is intact but more loose then I would think is right.  Alternator belt also pretty loose. Power...
• Re: Reducing exhaust heat extends the life of water hoses.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sat, 14 Jul 2001 09:35:50 -0400
  ...pull more >fuel into the chamber and increases power. >Back pressure is also reduced and power is increased because the engine does >not have...
• Re: Those 20 Aussie Power Chips out there...How do you like it??
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Wed, 3 Oct 2001 22:34:51 -1000
  ...Those 20 Aussie Power Chips out there...How do you like it?? Ihave the chip-only upgrade, and simply notice a bit more power...
• Re: Where to buy Sure Power Battery isolator?
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sat, 29 May 2004 00:31:17 -0400
  ...If your RV places sell Super Power stuff, they could probably order it, no? Joy **************************************************************** Joy Hecht and Matilda, 1989 Burgundy Vanagon For musings...
• Ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - cybor punk
  Sun, 12 Sep 2004 22:16:20 -0700
  ...b.- the ACC lead wired to ignition in such a way that the stereo is powered on when the key is turned. I would...
• Re: Power steering leak near reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 Jan 2014 16:27:10 -0500
  ...Power steering leak near reservoir I have a pretty serious power steering leak from somewhere near the reservoir. Does anyone know what leaks here...
• Re: Power Mirrors on a non-power van
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:48:48 -0700
  ...I know there is a third mounting hole for the > power mirrors to use. Do I need to use it? Has anyone been down...
• Re: Inverter advice needed
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 12:00:24 -0500
  ...This powers the outlet inside by > the bed. If anyone tries this, be Very Very Careful not to plug into outside power with the...
• Re: CB/Ham Radio Antenna Mounting [and choice]
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Mon, 4 Dec 2000 08:45:49 -0600
  At 06:07 PM 12/3/00 -0800, Dana Morphew wrote: >The older, (at least 20 years), CBs had 5W of broadcast power. You...
• Power mirror glass
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Wed, 15 Aug 2012 20:00:09 -0700
  I recently had my power mirror glass fall out while taking a turn - Gorilla Taped in place now.IT would have crashed to the...
• Power Steering Discussions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:57:00 -0400
  In recent discussions about power steering systems, the term ATF was used, unfortunately that's only partially true. There are different types of 'ATF...
• Air bag temporarily disable
  Historical mailing list - Denis B�lisle
  Wed, 6 Jan 1999 23:25:05 -0800
  Hello, Disconnect the battery to let the back up power drain, (around two minutes ) DO NOT SHORT the positive and the negative battery terminal...
• Even More New Info RE: Can't Search Archives: 1.9 stalled at speed, won't restart...
  Historical mailing list - David J. Bohannan
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 14:35:17 -0600
  ...Bohannan wrote: >Ok, next steps... > >Starter removed, but power wires put together to continue power to >engine... >With key on, no power to fuel...
• Re: Adding Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:02:07 -0500
  Speaking of power steering pumps, I bought a used one from Jeff Schwaia (sp?) when the OEM pump on my 90 gave out a...