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• Re: Sink in tank water pump
  Historical mailing list - Chris Cary
  Tue, 13 Apr 2021 14:22:54 +0000
  ...and my care from the past it easily came down.  The spade connectors were rusted together.  I cleaned them up, tightened and reinstalled.  Now...
• Re: Hesitation, bucking, rough idle then died. The paranoia begins...
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:30:26 -0500
  ...You will see a largish green wire > that is near the ignition coil with a single spade plug on it. Unplug > this from the...
• Re: Coil-itis
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Tue, 18 Aug 2015 16:56:37 -0700
  ...Spade connectors are connected > > > properly and are tight / clean surfaces on spades and wire > connections. I > > > am not sure on the condition of the...
• Re: Vanagon entertainment...
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Spragge
  Wed, 13 Jul 2016 14:58:31 -0700
  ...The existing wires have different size connectors which match the spade connectors on the speakers. >> >> >> Patrick Spragge >> >>> On Jul 12, 2016, at 11:03...
• Re: 2 more fridge Q's
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 21:39:00 -0700
  ...On the other end of the wire is a spade connector which is just hanging free. Any ideas what this goes to?? Should it...
• Re: Electrical questions. Radiator fan circuit from 85 Vanagon into 81 air cooled Westy.
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:25:49 -0500
  ...When doing electrical work on my Westy > last year, I was surprised to see one of the heavier gauge female > spade connectors to one...
• Re: Horn problem
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 13 Jul 2015 14:22:38 +0000
  ...Thanks for the > quick response. > > Dennis > > > On Monday, July 13, 2015, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Check the ground connector spade terminal...
• Re: Starter Removal 2WD and AT
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 5 Nov 2010 16:15:30 -0500
  ...Took pics of the two electrical connections on the spade connectors on the solenoid before I took off the old one, but still hoping...
• Instrument lights solved
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 10 Sep 2024 18:46:24 -0400
  ...We found continuity from the connector and so on. Finally he traced the connection to the fuse and found, in fact the fuse was...
• AC switch fix
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 3 Aug 2002 20:37:26 EDT
  ...A pressed copper switch plate and a paxolin plate holding the 5 spade connectors are the parts you need to exchange. Keep the dialectric...
• Re: A minimal tool kit?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 8 Sep 2010 07:26:16 -0700
  ...and small sizes > crimping tool with an assortment of spade and ring terminal connectors > electrical tape, rescue tape, duct tape > large, medium and small...
• Re: Stuck Solenoid????
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 9 Sep 2004 19:59:56 -0500
  ...it to bind up. >> Also squeeze the push on connectors tight to the spade on the solenoid. >> Check your ground at the transmission to...
• Fuel filter change
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 9 Aug 2022 16:25:35 -0400
  ...Still has the spade connectors and is Bosch. Still quiet and working fine after 245 K miles. I wish I still had my original...
• Dometic 182 Fridge Igniter Dimensions Image (my drawing)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:34:55 -0700
  ...http://tinyurl.com/34heu6s I also saw electrode/ceramic units with a spade type connector. One could size up their own wire. YMMV as...
• Re: How to deal with short ALT cable
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:55:55 -0700
  ...Talking about male and female spade and molex type connections. Cheap connectors do not have the same spring in them and do not make...
• Re: Multi Conductor Shielded Automotive Wire Temperature Rating
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Wed, 10 Jan 2018 12:48:35 -0800
  ...it looks like they all terminate at the multi > contact connector at engine block. Right. In my Vanagon I installed a ground farm from...
• Re: Dielectric Grease
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 7 Mar 2014 22:34:44 +0000
  ...at the connector level, you would be better off to use a product like Deoxit on the conductors (like spade connectors) and if worried...
• Re: Start problems need help on the road
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:52:04 -0700
  ...Sometimes, the spade connector going to the #50 terminal on the starter > wears loose. If it won't crank, "wiggling" this connector can help...
• Re: no start no click
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:05:31 -0400
  Check all the spade electric connectors to the starter, the same problem has happened to me, and it was simply a loose connector, which...
• Re: "Grounds" for Vanagon divorce?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 9 Apr 2007 18:37:28 -0700
  ...All > good now. > > Me happy! > > (btw,there is no pin 53b on the connector on the female socket to > wiper motor switch on my...
• Re: Quiet Horn.
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 8 Jun 2008 15:06:45 -0400
  ...I addded a new spade connector to the ground on the lower steering column, the one there was in BAD shape. I hope its...
• Re: Water reservoir level sensor float? (87 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 12:10:44 -0700
  ...they don't work, and i haven't troubleshot them, except that the bottom one needs a new spade connector on the wire...i...
• Re: Ignition Switch? (Update)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Cebula
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 13:19:03 -0700
  ...Does your Vanagon have an automatic transmission? A long shot, but are all the spade connectors at plug to ign. switch properly in place...
• Re: Steering wheel removal
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:56:44 -0600
  ...Unplug the spade connectors from the underside and set aside. Now you see the nut in the center. Remove it. Use a pick and...
• Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 17:43:24 -0800
  ...end of the wiring harness since the H4 bulb has different > >connector spade pattern... cut and splice 3 wires for each plug... not a...
• Re: Microscopic corrosion on electrical contacts
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 14 Jun 2023 22:46:45 +0000
  ...in your Vanagon?  Might be a light bulb, might be a spade > connector, might be a speaker connection, might be a door switch, might...
• Re: Wiring/electrical connections discussiions
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 10 Feb 2013 11:41:47 -0800
  ...I'm thinking that I ought to > solder the new/last one in, rather than using the original connectors, spade, and replace > the wiring...
• Re: oooh... the joy and surprise of a new van...
  Historical mailing list - John Samuel
  Mon, 4 Sep 2017 19:07:15 -0400
  ...the old one still has original spade > connectors > > and the pump body is covered by a layer of wax which they sprayed on at...
• Re: 87 Syncro Engine dying & Seattle Mech reference
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 18:02:57 -0500
  ...Just undo the three bolts joining the cat and connector pipe. Also disconnect the black single spade connecting the Oxygen Sensor (located just below...
• Auxiliary Battery Hook-up
  Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 08:49:52 -0700
  ...put a male spade connector on the #12 wire you ran up to that area. >Then plug that male spade into the BOTTOM slot...
• Re: Radiator Fan Resistor Question
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:16:38 -0700
  ...For the moment I took the connectors all off and the Multi > Point Grounds out cleaned everything up and tightened all of the > spades...
• Random Instant Shutdown
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:25:32 -0600
  ...with Elec' cleaner & replugged many of the connectors in the EngineBay, pulled the FuelControlRelay & sprayed its spades & socket. It seemed as though as time...
• Re: Help!!! Won't start
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
  Sat, 18 Apr 2015 17:09:29 -0700
  ...Plugged it in, and cranked fine. > > Good idea to pinch the connector, so it stays attached better to the spade. Haven't had a...
• Re: Spares list (was Spare ECU)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 27 Feb 2011 13:31:50 -0600
  ...is for AFM) > > Full suite of bulbs and fuses (new) > Female spade connectors (new) > Belt (new) > Accelerator cable (used is fine) > Temp sensor 2...
• Re: 1991 Vanagon intermittent no start
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Thu, 8 Mar 2007 20:40:06 -0500
  ...The solenoid has two spades or male connectors. One has a wire on it the other doesn't. If you put a female connector...
• RE: Dying in the rain 2
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Thu, 3 Jul 97 18:44:51 UT
  ...The sensor connector is the simple spade-lug, the heater connector is a 2-wire F.I. type connector at the same point in...
• Re: Preliminary...Headlight weirdness? (long) Solved!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 16:36:43 -0700
  ...wire, or the low beam wire ) Then, stick a paperclip or spade connector into that hot wire, clip your aligatorclip to it...now your...
• FW: Start problems need help on the road
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:20:21 +0000
  ...Sometimes, the spade connector going to the #50 terminal on the starter > wears loose. If it won't crank, "wiggling" this connector can help...
• Re: Aircooled Heat inline fan?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Johnson
  Fri, 25 Oct 2002 00:32:56 EDT
  ...I would suggest using quick-disconnect connectors (such as spade lug connectors) and keeping a spare fan unit on hand with matching connectors to...
• Re: Hot Starting (a) vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 09 Aug 94 21:02:12 CDT
  ...also check all the little electrical connectors in and around the engine area. you might be just getting some corrosion on the spade lugs...
• Thanks again! Fuel pump repair (longish)
  Historical mailing list - James Fritz
  Wed, 2 Aug 2000 15:12:37 -0500
  ...crew!) The old pump used electrical spade connectors while the new one had bolt-ons with small connectors. Had to cut the old ones...
• $5,000 On Preventative Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Thu, 12 Apr 2001 09:06:59 -0700
  ...brakes & rotors Front end realigned All electrical grounds cleaned & polished Replace spade connectors in fues panel etc... Note***with few exceptions, the van was...
• right side headlight wont power up ..new relay kit 2 mths ago ...
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sun, 27 May 2007 11:39:57 -0700
  ...spade connector goes to ground 12 gauge yellow wires from both relay terminals #30 goes to position # 7 (common power src Y-male connector...
• Re: Fuel flow regulator
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 13 Jun 2021 15:55:16 -0500
  ...When I went back and looked, I found a blade for a spade connector. So rusted and covered with black oil that I missed...
• Re: 758227.jpg
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 25 Oct 2005 09:09:07 -0700
  ...16A down that single 1.5mm ground wire into that shared spade connector under the dash. That's safe enough, assuming the connections are...
• Rich running condition-RESOLVED!(long)
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sat, 6 Jun 2009 18:15:23 EDT
  ...of the grounding points as well as replacing at least 3 spade connectors in the engine compartment. This should be on every vanagon owners...
• Re: Coil-itis
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 19 Aug 2015 09:08:35 -0400
  ...Spade connectors are connected > > > > properly and are tight / clean surfaces on spades and wire > > connections. I > > > > am not sure on the condition of the...
• Re: Replacement engine running rich, FILTHY RICH!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 07:04:22 -0400
  ...one black wire with a spade fitting > coming out of it along with the two white wire connector. That black wire, > does it go...
• Re: What circuit runs the cabin light?
  Historical mailing list - David Ruppe
  Thu, 27 May 1999 12:36:24 -0400
  ...remove the fuse for this circuit, and connect the wire to the downstream side of the fuse holder with a spade connector. make sure...
• Re: Headlight Upgrade Eilemma
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 8 Sep 2011 19:04:23 -0500
  ...Total cost thus far - relay, socket and locking spade terminals(connectors) - about $6 bucks. A high beam relay instalation was planned, but since the...
• Re: syncro
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:18:59 -0400
  ...Two brown (grounds?) hanging with the spade connections > 2. A 3 wire connector > 3. A larger white multi connector > > > > My guess is with the...
• Re: Need help with a 78 Bus
  Historical mailing list - jbclem
  Sat, 25 Jul 2009 04:01:55 -0700
  ...Where does the air cooled Bus > ground to the motor? Right now there is a place on the motor with spade > connectors on it...
• Re: Microscopic corrosion on electrical contacts
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:45:46 -0400
  ...Every time I deal with some spade or barrel connector I > do > >> the same. Light bulbs?...yes, same treatment. Worried about shorting > >> something out...
• Re: Looking for Grounding Star
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 10 Dec 2013 20:31:46 +0000
  ...All spade type connections weaken or corrode after a  while. Far better IMO is the eye terminal with a screw through  it.  .. and I...
• Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 2 May 2013 17:39:28 -0400
  ...From the left side there are the two connectors for the injectors, a black connector for the temp gauge, a green connector for the...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 08:55:35 -0600
  ...Rather than replace the plastic bulb sockets, I > soldered on 3 insulated spade connectors, which solves the melting > problem, but makes it a hassle...
• new coil secondary resistance tests out of spec
  Historical mailing list - SC Strawn
  Sun, 15 Jul 2018 09:58:36 -0700
  ...happens too often now, but didn't know about coils? The spade connectors on these new coils are much thinner than the original, so...
• Re: Update Re: MORE info Re: headlights not working after towing? (still not working)
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Sat, 2 Aug 2003 16:14:10 -0600
  ...Do both connectors. Write it down. > > 2 - Check the voltage at the high and low beam connections with high beam > selected. Do both connectors...
• Re: Random Instant Shutdown
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:41:41 -0700
  ...with Elec' > > cleaner & replugged many of the connectors in the EngineBay, pulled > the FuelControlRelay & sprayed its spades & socket. It seemed as > though as > > time...
• Re: 1.9 l question
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Tue, 15 May 2001 10:21:41 EDT
  ...There should be a single female spade connector attached to it. These tend to get loose and fall off or just lose contact due...