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• Toddler seat
  Historical mailing list - Dave M
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 15:44:28 GMT
  ...The seat goes to 60 lbs, and it > has a 5 point harness. These worked well for us. You just buckle the seat > in...
• FS: BA6 Aux Heater Parts
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 21 Nov 2006 15:35:37 -0800
  ...I also have the under-van BA6 wiring harness (one ground wire was cut) with the overheat switch attached . Photos are at http://photos...
• Re: More short in '73 bus
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Thu, 21 Dec 1995 11:39:07 -0600 (MDT)
  Jim, Have you tried unplugging the harness to the ignition switch? Sometimes these things develop an internal short. Jack
• Re: more information on engine swap/fuel pump woes
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:42:31 -0400
  Jess, I have been running into issues with the digijet fuel injection harness lately in which the problems are caused by the harness itself...
• Re: Riddle me this about Vanagon dash wiring gremlin
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 1 Jan 2016 23:09:53 -0500
  The Diesel alternator harness is a plug in with undersized wiring. Over time the slide on connectors loose tier fit and with corrosion become...
• Vendor reputation
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Thu, 26 Jun 2014 20:56:15 -0400
  ...http://www.foreignautosupply.com/parts-accessories/65-alh-diesel-conversion-wiring-harness/#.U6tw7Mu9KK0p Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, TJ
• Re: ECU wire harness for 2.0L aircooled
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 13:15:54 -0500
  ...Sean I have both the cal and the 48 state wiring harnesses for the air cooled vanagons good used I also have couple of...
• Re: Headlight Switch - stuck on!
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Fri, 25 Mar 2005 22:00:34 -0800
  ...When I replaced the wires with those from a spare harness guess what? I found that the spare harness had the same wires replaced...
• Re: 85gl acceleration Flat spot until warmed up
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 09:19:40 -0800
  Dennis Where do you get the the new harness & boot witrh just the pigtails ? thx tim ----- Original Message ----- From: "TC" <trclark@shaw.ca> To...
• Re: Engine Bay Wiring Harness: Heat Damage? PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 28 Jul 2012 12:46:15 -0700
  ...I'm still going for plasticisers in the harness cover leaching > plasticiser/whatever out of the grommets. As an experiment, set a clothes > iron...
• Front Headlights out again?
  Historical mailing list - Rick Reid
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 15:14:11 GMT
  ...I haven't had time to familiarize myself with the van. (I'm not even sure how to get into where the wiring harness...
• Re: Stereo wires don't match up
  Historical mailing list - Bob Wing
  Sun, 11 Sep 2011 09:11:13 -0400
  This worked for my 82 and 88. http://www.installdr.com/Harnesses/VW-Wiring.pdf Bob WIng 88 Westy
• Re: Wires
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 08:58:32 -0700
  I visited my experienced parts vendor and picked up a damged harness. Had most of the wires in the right guages and colors. p
• Re: How to R/R radiator fan in 83 diesel?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 31 Aug 2014 10:03:14 -0500
  ...Yes, the harness I have is complete with resistors and is from an AC van. I will check out the Bentley an try to...
• Re: Engine Bay Wiring Harness
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 27 Jan 2016 18:22:44 -0600
  ...John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> > wrote: > > > > I have found my wiring harness is fried. Wires throughout are burned > making > > for shorts all over. Second...
• Re: 84 vs 85 Digijet
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 22:06:31 -0400
  ...an 85 complete engine into an 84 Westfalia using the 84 > harness. Until to day I thought that there was only Digijet and > Digifant...
• RE: Temperature Related Performance Problems
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Thu, 28 Sep 1995 14:33:33 -0700
  ...There is a wiring harness fix available from VW for $200(?). Also, other folks have found a fix by adding a few parts to...
• Re: Window-Driver side door
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:06:22 -0700
  ...with a DDW (droopy driver's window) Bob, On my situation with similar symptoms, it was the switch wiring harness getting in the way...
• Re: PS pump switch, engine compartment wiring harness
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 10 Feb 2016 15:55:44 -0800
  It's 10 ga so the complete harness melts down with a short instead of just it! ;-) It has more to do with the...
• 86 gl just died
  Historical mailing list - Dan Noll
  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 21:14:34 EST
  ...Tonight I went through bently and tested the connection at the hall sender, bently 28 say the wire harness should be good and 2...
• Re: Looking for 84-85 Vanagon radiator parts
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Tue, 6 Jul 2021 14:44:25 -0700
  ...I did see at least one van with the harness for the fan switch, but I had ended up ordering a new one from...
• Re: #Engine in 1990 Vanagon 2.1L cutting out randomly
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 08:32:17 -0400
  > I have the same problem on my '87 and it has a relatively new AFM and the > harness modification (capacitor). > > Gary While you should...
• FS: 2.1 waterboxer and all the extras from conversion
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Fri, 20 Jun 2003 01:50:00 -0700
  ...Crated and shippable, $600 Also complete uncut engine harness, $50, ECU, $150, air flow meter / airbox, $50, factory air flow harness fix, $50, fuel...
• FS Subie Engine San Antonio $125
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:31:42 -0600
  Not mine. No harness included. Core charge=price of 125.00 US. Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo' 73 Beetle
• Wiring
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Gibson
  Sat, 3 Feb 2001 15:07:03 -0500
  Hi, Anybody in Vanagon land able to rewire a motronic harness for use in a 91 van? Somebody in the US would be great...
• Re: Subaru conversions - we will do the wiring harness for you
  Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
  Fri, 10 Dec 2004 15:00:59 -0500
  where were you a year ago....as usual I am day late and a dollar short
• Re: '83 wasserboxer wiring harness melted!
  Historical mailing list - David-M
  Sun, 31 Jan 1999 10:24:15 -0500
  ...I looked at it on Sat.and the wiring > harness (all the engine wiring) has significantly melted in a few spots - > requiring a new...
• Re: trailer and lights
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 13:19:59 -0700
  ...Unfortunately the quality of those >harnesses is pretty questionable... they were failing annually on >me. So last spring I added turn signal lights to...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list
  12/27/95 2:01 PM
  ...Buy the $100+ air box | auxiliary wiring | harness at the dealer and you are all set. I don't know why | people keep | writing...
• Re: ECU location on 86 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Apr 1996 00:26:40 -0400
  ...black boxes connected to wire harnesses, >but all I found was two relays in one and wire harness connectors in >the other. I'm...
• RE: Temperature Related Performance Problems
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 28 Sep 1995 15:10:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...There is a wiring harness fix >available from VW for $200(?). Also, other folks have found a fix by >adding a few parts to...
• GTI Swap
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Sun, 8 Aug 1999 09:06:08 -0500
  ...Is the computer, engine, and wiring harness from computer to engine all that I need? >>It was running pretty good when I took it...
• Re: Does anyone have this part for sale?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 14:19:43 -0700
  ...Does anyone have this part for sale? > This is the wiring harness for the Temp II Sensor, for > the wasserboxer engine 83+ models ( I...
• Re: Infamous Big Green Resistor! Help!
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 15:49:45 -0400
  ...It's a two piece resistor with a harness coming off it.200/300watt. P mail me if you want a pic. 251 971...
• Re: Radiator Fan
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 28 Jun 2013 20:54:18 -0700
  ...There will be a few connections to figure out, a couple wires not needed and some mods to the new harness. The hew harness...
• Re: Question about Mass Air Flow Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 22:35:15 -0800
  ...The wiring harness is from a 97 > Jetta with the 2.0l > ABA engine. Anyway the wiring harness has a four > wire plug on...
• Re: Foil Replacement - GW Kit
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 6 Jan 2024 16:43:10 -0600
  ...But they have deleted the connector that mates with the harness, so that kit harness is left with 14 bare wires that have to...
• Re: Drivability issue revisited-intermittent stalling
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Jan 1997 13:53:44 -0600 (CST)
  >Tim, >I too have has in intermittent stalling on my 86 and have replace the harness >on the air box. This did not solve...
• '71 wiring harness sources?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 5 May 94 12:29:36 EST
  I'm thinking of replacing the wiring harness in my '71 Westy as previous owners have really hacked it up, including the ignition switch...
• Re: Safety: Harnesses better than seatbelts?
  Historical mailing list - James R. Wetzel
  Wed, 4 Dec 1996 14:21:27 -0500 (EST)
  We used to use a 6 point harness in helicopters when I was in the Army. Jet fighters use the same to withstand the...
• Homemade WIring Harness Fix - where to find?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 19 Jun 1999 14:44:05 -0700
  Several years ago, I recall seeing a simple to make replacement for the factory wiring harness repair on '86 up Vanagons. I've searched...
• Re: glad to meet you
  Historical mailing list - H R
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 21:53:17 -0800
  ...It could be the little wiring elbow/harness on the distributor. It sounds too violent to be the "vanagon syndrome". Does it also backfire...
• Problem with cental locking system
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Tue, 2 Sep 2008 17:00:37 -0400
  ...But if you do, the wiring diagram is on page 125/126 (or diagrams 97-8576-8577), and in ETKA only the harness is...
• FS - Tiico engine, wiring harness, ECU, etc
  Historical mailing list - Joel Lane
  Tue, 8 Jul 2008 23:38:03 -0600
  ...Long block engine, intake and exhaust manifolds, header and complete exhaust, (cat/muffler, no cracks), complete uncut wiring harness w/ECU, injectors, throttle body...
• Help still need Fuel injection harness for Vanagon, 1982
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Danrich
  Fri, 16 Mar 2001 11:37:10 -1000
  Part # is 071971761A Can't find one yet, any help? Thank You, Don Nicholas stnickmaui@aol.com [text/html]
• wire harness
  Historical mailing list - Seamus Padraic Ragan
  Fri, 8 Mar 1996 14:38:02 -0500 (EST)
  ...I am in search of the great and wonderful wire harness to remedy my stalling problem on my 86' gl. I have contacted the...
• Re: Heidelberg Radio Install Problem
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 12 Jun 2003 14:28:13 -0400
  ...I do need the harness for the Heidelberg IV if anyone has one. The power plugs I can fake with push-on connectors, but...
• Brocken wires
  Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
  Fri, 9 Oct 2009 07:30:35 +0100
  ...I took off the part of the harness between the driver side door and the body. 10 wires were broken! The insulation was hard...
• thanks for the data Re: Electriclly FRIED WIRE HARNESS.
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Jan 1997 14:31:35 -0500
  ...connection to the electrical > > harness that crosses the back of the engine compartment. > (snip) > > I finally tracked down the harness meltdown...the powered lead...
• Temp 2 Sensor Good, Anyone ever rewire this circuit?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Sun, 17 Sep 2006 21:45:42 -0500
  ...I also looked for a break in the wiring harness but this is no small task. The harness has never been cut open and...
• Re: Burnt Wires!!-Please look and advise
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:36:14 -0700
  ...The engine compartment wiring harness was melted together, from right side engine compartment to left, beginning at one of these two wires that go...
• re: Re: 84 random hiccup
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Dec 95 13:04:52 PST
  ...Buy the $100+ air box | auxiliary wiring | harness at the dealer and you are all set. I don't know why | people keep | writing...
• Re: Oil & cyl temp guage install
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 12:20:03 -0400
  ...Anybody know a source of generic wiring harness with multiple conductors inside a sheath? Go to an RV store (or a good auto parts...
• Re: FI harness wiring/quality Q
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 23 Feb 2004 00:20:59 -0500
  ...If any cracks open up in the insulation, I wouldn't use that harness. David Brodbeck, N8SRE '82 Volkswagen Diesel Westfalia '86 Volvo 240DL...
• FS: OEM cruise control setup for vanagon, and OEM power window setup for vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Sep 2007 16:35:07 EDT
  ...includes all wiring, rear vac pump, linkage, relay, front wiring harness, vac tube to pedal, pedal switches, turn signal wiper stalk w/ cruise switch...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:45:51 -0500
  Larry, are you talking of the Bostig conversion, or just installing a Focus engine and doing your own fabbing, harness, etc? Miguel
• Re: Plug n Play headlight harness with relays - almost done
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 31 Jan 2000 10:14:01 -0800
  ...Plug n Play headlight harness with relays - almost done >Volks, >I have been working on a plug and play wiring harness for the Vanagon...
• Re: Shoulder Belts
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Sun, 14 Mar 1999 21:13:40 +0100
  >A few months ago, there was a thread about adding >a shoulder harness to a westy's backseat. It involved >connecting the harness to...
• Re: Tiico Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Thu, 30 Nov 2000 23:05:07 -0800
  "Koloski, John G." wrote: "Remove the old 02 sensor wire from your old harness. Purchase a wire with ECU connectors from a dealer 000...
• Re: Attn: Electrical Gurus (engine conversion grounds question)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 22 Jun 2008 18:22:31 -0700
  ...As for the wiring harness, here's a couple of possibilities in terms of the physical integrity of the wiring harness. I added a...