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• anyone have an 1984 Vanagon owners manual?
  Historical mailing list - dieselslave
  Sat, 6 Dec 2003 23:28:34 -0500
  anyone have an 1984 Vanagon owners manual? I have 4 sliding controls for the heat in my 84 Vanagon wagon and also an overhead...
• Re: costco auxillary battery size (group# and/or costco number)?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 17:25:27 -0700
  ...true. :-) > > Dennis Haynes wrote: > > Interstate batteries are also built by Johnson Controls. Slighlty > different > > case/model, but same battery as Wal-Mart. > -- Jake 1984...
• Re: How to keep cool in your van
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 22:31:23 -0400
  Up top, the controls are as such, sort of (true on my '87 w/out A/C): Top lever: Move it right to direct...
• Re: ventilation levers- tips for usage
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 20:33:04 -0500
  At 06:26 PM 1/31/2002, Smola, Tony wrote: >Jere, > >The vent controls are confusing. > >Here are some tips > >For heat at your...
• Re: Mileage at altitude - responses/experiences requested
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 28 Oct 1999 22:00:17 -0700
  ...on piston type Aircraft powerplants have auto-mixture controls, and smaller >aircraft have manual mixture controls that can be operated from the cockpit. >Never...
• Re: Zoltan's Porsche engine
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 4 Dec 2020 02:17:11 -0500
  ...Seriously - take an engine with modern emission controls, delete ALL of them, including cat, and 'tune' it for even more power while dropping mpg...
• Re: iWaveCube the worlds smallest microwave...any westy owners bought one??
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Thu, 27 Mar 2014 15:01:11 -0400
  No experience with this one but putting plenty into Yachts with inverters and generators, Digital controls do not like cheap inverters and have a...
• Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 9 May 2011 19:44:21 -0700
  ...Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote: > add weight to the gizmo that controls shift points? A listmember did > this, was it Greg Potts? > > alistair > > > On...
• Re:Thermostat
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 08 Nov 95 18:19:59 EST
  ...My question to you is "Did you remove the air-vanes that the thermostat controls?". If you did, find some old ones and get...
• Lifting a 2wd
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Mon, 18 Aug 2003 23:54:32 +0000
  ...Seattle, WA USA _________________________________________________________________ Get MSN 8 and help protect your children with advanced parental controls. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/parental
• AC for Camping. Best Buy Electronics Sale Item
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 6 Jul 2005 04:05:30 -0500
  ...No remote, no directional controls. But it is cheap enough and would prol'ly make a good camping AC. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL...
• Re: that little light behind the heater controls
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 11 Dec 2005 14:35:56 -0800
  At 12/11/2005 12:45 PM,Rob wrote: >I just took mine off. I just ran into town and I can't get...
• Re: Can Anyone Identify This "Thing"?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:07:11 -0600
  ...In about '91, maybe '93 there was a recall on cruise controls and some variety of aftermarket-type CC's were installed by dealers...
• Re: DPO's cablemania
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:05:18 -0800
  ...The > heater controls don't move it, either. > > So here's my question. Is there any other cable from the dash that's > bus...
• Re: Actual Vanagon content!!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
  Sun, 25 Apr 2004 20:42:38 -0700
  ...That's why I dont think it would work, because although SOME of the controls and sensors are the same, they may not go...
• Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 21 Nov 2013 09:58:25 -0800
  ...Mark JRodgers wrote: > Agreed - but that silly switch controls it all! > > John > > On 11/21/2013 11:20 AM, mark drillock wrote: >> on Vanagons...
• Re: What does heater lever do?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 07 Feb 1997 13:16:37 +0200
  ...It controls the amount of coolant flow into the radiator. Check the cable if it itself or its plastic shielding are broken. I found...
• Heating Control Plate
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Ralphs
  Sat, 16 May 1998 11:47:21 -0700
  hi, this may seem trivial, but has anyone romved the face-plate behind the heater controls? Ever since I bought my Westy in 93...
• Re: '82 Diesel-What does that Switch Do?
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Mon, 13 Dec 1999 09:59:55 +0100
  On my (German version) 84 Diesel, this switch controls the rear fog lamp. Take off the instrument panel cover, and see if the switch...
• Re: Question for Gas Heater Gurus
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 01:38:21 EST
  ...the controls were usually on the dash, but since it was added from a earlier bus who knows.. chris
• Re: SA dash? was:Re: Custom Instrument Pod
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 22:17:10 +1300
  ...I believe the dash is basically the same as the German, but with rotary heater controls and additional padding instead of the German's...
• Re: Fuel pump stops.
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Tue, 2 Aug 2005 20:02:32 -0500
  ...One controls the fuel pumpl jimt On 8/2/05 6:24 PM, "VWNut Hawk" <vwnut@HAWKCOMPUTING.COM> wrote: > I have a 88 that...
• Re: that little light behind the heater controls
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 07:17:32 -0800
  > so anyone know a compatible part well just another for the archives I ended up calling another vw dealer these guys were a bit...
• Re: persistant scammers...
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Tue, 1 May 2007 08:28:57 -0700
  ...Calling upon my (mailto:dug@dugbert.com) | years of experience, I froze (http://www.dugbert.com) | at the controls
• Re: Sealed Bearings?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 20:30:19 -0500
  ...As previously mentioned, the Wal-Mart batteries are made by Johnson controls. Johnson controls builds for many battery brands including store brands and yes...
• Re: [WetWesties] CB Radio
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:41:11 -0700
  ...CB radio for my bus, after looking on line I see they don't sell the one with all the controls in the mic...
• Re: Model year question on 90/91 Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Fri, 18 Mar 2016 16:14:44 -0500
  What blows my mind is that the emission controls were there and workable. It's just that they only got turned on when the...
• Re: WTB Driver's door pocket
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 09:38:29 -1000
  ...what could I keep there??? > > I keep the page I printed from the web that explains the vent controls. John McLean 87 Vanagon GL
• Re: Fuse for Dash Lights.. Where?? '91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 30 Dec 2001 17:31:32 -0500
  At 05:12 PM 12/30/2001, Warren Chapman wrote: >Now my dash lights work but the light to the heater controls still doesn...
• Re: getting the fan blower switch out
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 17:15:54 -0700
  ...The blower switch is in > the > same panel as other the heater/ventilation controls > so > I guess the panel must come out for access...
• black box above coil
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 08:39:14 -0700
  ...I am guessing the one on the outside side controls the ecu and the one on the inside side controls the fuel pump. am...
• Re: Mean Email from the Samba member
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 18 May 2009 13:44:05 -0700
  ...Some more controls > would be necessary, I'm sure, but it doesn't seem sooo far fetched. > Speaking for myself, I wouldn't hesitate...
• Re: Mexican vehicles --HOW ABOUT SOUTH AFRICAN VANAGONS?
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Tue, 14 Jan 1997 07:41:05 -0600
  ...about this prospect, but would be less than enthusiastic with the driver controls on the right side. Regards Mark Magee 87GL 77K Kemah Texas
• Re: Adding gauges to a Vanagon dashboard, and which are important?
  Historical mailing list - Michael B. Harrnacker
  Fri, 8 Jan 1999 12:55:37 -0800
  Damn! That's right where my airconditioning controls are. Any other pictures of other good mounting spots. Mike H. 89 Weekender Missoula, MT Tom...
• Fuse for LED's?
  Historical mailing list - seheller
  Sun, 28 May 2000 10:34:12 -0400
  ...Anyone know where is the fuse that controls these LED's? If there is an in-line fuse, it seems I can't get...
• re. Argh. It's a sign
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 5 Nov 2000 22:08:58 -0700
  ...current South African vanagons use rotary dial heater controls which are easy to use, without having to read the owners manual. Gary
• Re: a/c install pictures
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 15:05:51 -0600
  ...Note my cool 'non-standard' > location for the controls. > > The a/c isn't finished yet. I'm waiting for my tiico engine before...
• Re: eBay e-mail header: is this guy out to scam me?
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Estevez
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 10:03:13 -0400
  ...ALso,his manual, software , and the camera controls are all in Japanese. The manufacturer would not send him an english version of the software...
• Re: Fuel Pump - How to disable
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Mon, 26 Jan 2004 22:07:16 -0500
  ...I am > assuming there is a fuse that controls this pump. > > I need to move the van with the lights on, but turning on...
• Re: Need Help - WTB Aftermarket Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 Feb 2006 21:18:35 EST
  ...Which one does everyone > recommend? Which ones have you had good luck with? Does the controls look > like they belong or do they stick...
• Front A/C / Bazooka locations / list syndrome
  Historical mailing list - James Ballen
  Tue, 22 Jul 2003 20:08:11 -0700
  ...There is another control panel mounted below the standard vanagon climate controls. it has two fan controls, and a knob to adjust how cold...
• EV Winnebago Defrosting - LACK OF
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Jan 1996 00:18:57 -0700
  ...One thing I don't like about the controls - for heat-only mode you have either top, dash or bottom vents - no combination thereof...
• Re: '91 Vanagon GL -- Where to get 12 volts for JVC radio from Crutchfield?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:19:39 -0700
  ...A/C controls are blocking access to cigar lighter. > > > > Thank you, > > > > John >
• Re: Friday free post, California beach fires to be taboo?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 31 May 2013 08:10:31 -0700
  ...This is a direct threat to bURNINGvAN, a cherished, almost sacred tradition! What next? Smog controls on our vans? Mike from Cotati ________________________________ From: Dave...
• Re: Front Heater shutoff options
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 24 May 2012 08:48:54 -0700
  ...I believe the cable that controls the footwell vents is the only > one that a human can reach w/o pulling the dash. > > -- > Jack...
• gremlins in ignition
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Jan 1997 10:22:58 -0800
  ...1) CA emisson controls so it has a halls control unit 2) It seems to die(ha ha) when I'm crusing at a...
• Re: Are Vanagons more fire oriented than any other old car?
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 21:05:53 -0600
  ...So, the choice of rubber line was dependent on the choice of EFI, rather than mechanical injection (albeit with electronic controls on the later...
• last ditch effort
  Historical mailing list - Jim Fritz
  Tue, 1 Jun 1999 08:08:54 -0500
  ...one from an Audi but he doesn't have the right controls so it would be kinda cobbled. I'd rather go OEM but...
• FS: Pioneer CD player, $100, was Re: WTB a new radio.....
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Mon, 14 Feb 2000 11:18:04 -0500
  ...I removed it mainly because I wanted the 'look' of the Blaupunkt in my Westy, plus it came with add-on CD changer controls...
• Re: Igntion coil failure
  Historical mailing list - John
  Wed, 19 Jul 2000 13:15:47 -0400
  ...The "transistorized > ignition control unit" in the ECU controls both the voltage and firing > of the coil. Hi Stuart, Thanx for the suggestion. It...
• Re: adjustable intermittent relay
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 24 Sep 2005 09:18:13 -0400
  ...Plugs right into the stock relay location and requires no additional controls. It is adjustable from about 1 second to about 40 seconds. To...
• Front Heater
  Historical mailing list - Slloth
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:57:53 -0700
  I don't think any of my heater controls work how they are supposed to. When I turn the little defrost switch I don...
• Re: Trailer wiring kit
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 15 May 2017 11:52:28 -0400
  ...What wiring kit is recommended to controls the lights in the trailer (4 pin connector)? I see that GoWesty has one for sale. It...
• Re: Dometic fridge cooling fan thermoswitch question
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 10 Sep 2014 05:47:56 -0400
  ...the close and= > open temperature values of the thermo switch that controls the fin cooling f= > an. Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87...
• Old / new steering boxes
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Tue, 9 May 95 17:29:38 PDT
  ...bumpers, turn signals, brake calipers, heat/vent controls>. IMHO, the later ones really are better - don't know about retro- fitting though. Dave ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHUZZAT...
• more on the a/c installation
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 22:14:53 -700
  ...I've almost got the ceiling unit in now - after that it's wiring and the dash controls and I'm basically done. Damian
• Re: ventilators in front doors
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 17:49:34 -0400
  ...At least on an '81, it's much more complex - it also controls the front/center foot vents and the rear cabin floor vent...
• Re: fresh air on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Mon, 8 Jan 1996 09:49:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...I _think_ I understand the heater controls, but maybe > not. I just want to be able to block diesel fumes from entering the cabin...
• Lubrication of Heater/Ventilation Control Cables
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 16 Dec 2023 17:30:01 +0000
  ...give it a couple shots.  I will lubricate pivot points of controls with a drop or two of oil.  I also plan to replace...
• Re: Vacuum System Parts on 1.9 - "Y's" and Constrictors...
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 15 Oct 2014 22:12:34 -0700
  ...On 10/15/14, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote: > It slows down the response of the vacuum valve that controls charcoal > canister flushing...