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• Door lock solonoids
  Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 11:56:15 +0000
  ...solonoids put in the doors so they could unlock with the remote. I guess this is pretty simple on most vehicles, but was told...
• Re: Battery for Aux in my 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 May 2010 23:08:34 -0400
  ...Battery for Aux in my 84 Westy I would be using it in remote locations, but not as remote if I had a Synchro...
• Re: Mexican vehicles --HOW ABOUT SOUTH AFRICAN VANAGONS?
  Historical mailing list - GARTH WOOLSTENHULME
  Tue, 14 Jan 1997 00:19:06 -0800
  ...Is it even remotely possible/economically feasible? If you have not seen these yourself look up the South African VW web sites and begin...
• Re: Wiring of New Front Aux Lights - Question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Mon, 5 Oct 2009 14:20:41 -0400
  > So I have a set of existing Hella aux driving lights with relays and > remote switch already wired. I also i have 100watt bulb...
• Re: Energy Myth - Remotely related to Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:28:52 -0700
  --- On Sun, 6/28/09, Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU> wrote: > Does anyone sell anything like a turnkey kit to convert a > Vanagon...
• Re: power door locks
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Mon, 5 Oct 1998 10:12:03 -0700
  > Hi all, ---snip > Question, when I have the time to redo the wiring I was wondering if > there was a remote control gadget that...
• Bus Depot Electricity is Out
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 22 Jul 2003 17:28:19 -0400
  ...However, the website is still up and running, as it is hosted remotely. Also, we are continuing to ship orders (by flashlight). We close...
• Re: Strange messages-- infected file
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 24 Sep 2003 21:17:50 -0400
  ...Heck, they found a remotely-exploitable hole in *Pine* recently, of all things! But, the plain fact is very few viruses have taken advantage...
• Re: Remote Starter Switch Wire-up for '88GL
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:33:56 -0400
  >tsk tsk. It hangs clear of the motor in a protected area, and the >plastic boot extends well past the end of the clip...
• Re: Product Report AXXESS Plastikey
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:38:43 -0400
  BTW, The real reason I secrete keys on the Vanagon is to keep them away from opportunists (passersby) when I park in a remote...
• Re: Is battery isolator better than a relay?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 10:00:38 PST
  ...I am using one of your remote sensing isolotors in a vehicle with a Bosch alternator and a dual battery setup. It's my...
• Re: Wont start
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 25 Nov 2012 16:03:16 -0800
  ...it's also a very handy spot to connect your Remote Starter Switch too .. like for checking compression, testing the starter in situ, etc...
• Re: How About Satellite Internet?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:26:41 -0600
  ...The only exception would be if you are going to truly > remote places, then satellite is your only choice. > > > Poor reception (read: none) in...
• Re: flashing coolant light purpose
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:04:26 -0700
  ...so I wouldn't call it remote. and you're right ......a very large sudden coolant loss might not be shown by the temp...
• radio and stereo question - ignore previous (incomplete) email!
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Mon, 1 Dec 2008 20:47:55 -0500
  ...A remote would be grand. Thanks for your advice! Joy and Matilda, who really can't stand that horrid old radio one day longer...
• Re: FW: URGENT: Stranded in Remote Area with disabled wife - please h elp!
  Historical mailing list - pierre a. lachance
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 08:13:31 -0400
  starting it with a > screwdriver. Crawl under van and short the starter terminals. Worked > fine. No so good, of course, when stalled in a...
• Re: 84 Vanagon Starter problem
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 21:49:30 -0600
  ...I did put a remote relay in most just to get the heavy gauge wire out of my way. hot air has to be...
• Solar charger question
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Mon, 17 Nov 2003 18:45:30 -0800
  ...m looking for a way to offset the use of 12v lighting, fridge fans, ventilation fans, radio, water pump while camping remotely. thanks, Jim
• Re: snow!!
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
  Fri, 24 Dec 2004 09:33:38 -0500
  ...A lot of people have remote car starters, though. Cars are much more reliable than they were in those days. I always thought it...
• Call for Campground reviews / US, Canada & Mexico
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 21 Apr 2007 10:23:42 -0700
  ...Public, private, dispersed, primitive remote camping, all locations & types desired. GPS latitude / Longitude info and photos are helpful. Camp On .... larry chase www.roadhaus...
• Re: What dumb thing do you repeatedly do with your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 21 Sep 2012 08:59:32 -0700
  I repeatedly drive mine out to remote dirt-road camping areas where help is unlikely to arrive anytime soon and without cell service, setting...
• Re: Early Fri. Element pop top little vangaon content.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Thu, 25 Nov 2010 08:47:12 -0700
  ...Not remotely in a class with the Vanagon of any ilk. bob On Nov 25, 2010, at 8:11 AM, Don Hanson wrote: > > > Looking...
• Re: unusual problem
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Dec 2000 06:39:35 EST
  ...I thought it was the ignition switch until I hooked me remote starter switch up to the starter to crank it from the rear...
• Re: Gasoline War ! !
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 13 Mar 2004 13:31:17 -0600
  ...Gas in other more remote regions was brought in on barges if there were navagible rivers available. Other times it was in 50 gallon...
• Re: Subwoofer power
  Historical mailing list - Aleksandr Milewski
  Tue, 8 Mar 2005 23:35:08 -0800
  ...There will most likely be a remote turn-on wire designed to switch amplifiers, though. I'm sure the Kenwood Sub will have a...
• Re: Engine died, great update, it starts!
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Thu, 2 Apr 2020 11:09:29 -0700
  ...Alistair should have a bit more peace of mind now that his ECU won't misbehave during a future trip on a remote Vancouver...
• fridge thermometer
  Historical mailing list - davidson
  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 12:48:26 -0700
  I've been looking for an indoor/outdoor thermometer so that I can put the remote sensor inside the fridge. I have found a...
• Re: Alarm - Remote lock - Etc.
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 22:07:14 EST
  In a message dated 1/15/01 11:18:34 AM Eastern Standard Time, grofmon@YAHOO.COM writes: << After losing my second in-dash...
• east coast caravan this summer
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Wed, 1 Jan 2003 01:38:49 -0500
  ...volks made a trip up the west coast to the more remote reaches of Canada. Would anyone on the east coast be up for...
• Anyone dealt with Precision Sales Co for electric gadgets?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 31 May 2005 22:31:33 +1200
  I was wanting to buy an Alert 450 remote start from the above outfit (somewhere in Kentucky, I think), but my e-mails from...
• Re: Engine died, great update, it starts!
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Thu, 2 Apr 2020 12:04:37 -0700
  ...Some places we go more > remote than others, but in any case it would be a lonely place to breakdown. > > You know of which...
• Re: Remote Start Hookup - '88GL w/Manual Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Dec 2013 17:24:27 -0500
  ...2013 3:52 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Remote Start Hookup - '88GL w/Manual Tranny How about putting some sort of...
• Re: Remote Start Hookup - '88GL w/Manual Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 15 Dec 2013 22:55:56 -0800
  ...I've had my Snap-On heavy duty Remote Starter Switch about 25 years. I'm sure it's double break contacts.. no idea...
• Re: New stereo w/remote
  Historical mailing list - Jason Kirk
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 23:44:59 -0700
  ...New stereo w/remote > > A timely posting... I stopped in at the Crutchfield store this morning > (Harrisonburg) and was pleasantly surprised to learn that...
• Re: 1972 Bettle
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 22 Oct 2012 18:38:59 -0700
  ...I have sold my 1989 westy now investing in a 1972 Standard bettle, > shaved door handels, that pop with a remote, aluminum rims, just...
• Re: Are synchros more trouble than they are worth???
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Sat, 10 Mar 2001 18:09:27 -0500
  ...I live in CA, only occasionally go to the snow in the Sierras, but take mine into remote places for flyfishing. With recent repairs...
• Re: VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 08:41:57 -0500
  ...If memory serves me I bought everything at > PEP BOYS, which was two metric-to-standard converters and a remote oil > pressure gauge installation...
• Re: product report
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 07:55:26 -0700
  ...had a > reasonably priced ($14.99) dash mounted Thermometer+voltmeter with > remote temp sensor > > heres the link (hope it works) > http://www.radioshack.com...
• Re: Starter Motor Sudden Failure: Normal?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 14 Dec 2012 11:46:17 -0800
  ...The recently purchased remote start switch is still in the package, and very likely buried in my electrical parts box...... located in the stranded...
• FS VW Engine test and run in stand
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 24 Mar 2003 13:12:14 -0600
  ...Comes with remote start and monitoring center mounted in a tackle box. The control center has a 4,000 RPM VDO tach that has...
• Re: Spare gas storage ??
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sun, 14 Aug 2011 15:30:27 -0600
  ...People not accustomed to driving on miles and miles of remote dirt roads where there are NO services, let alone fuel stops, would necessarily...
• Re: NVC but Funny
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:26:46 -0500
  ...http://www.joyhecht.net/5-08-30/Aug30-05.html Joy (who is not even remotely an organic vessel of light love innately driven...
• Ground Shut-off Switch Needed
  Historical mailing list - David Richoux
  Fri, 07 Mar 1997 12:21:48 -0800
  ...reading about a VW hot-rod modification for a plastic/metal remote ground connection with a big key, but that was a few years...
• Re: Auto transmission
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Thu, 6 Jan 2000 06:16:06 EST
  ...It is not the remote mounted, finned thing we're used to seeing but coolant is circulated through the trans. Chuck (not Hill) '85...
• Re: 1.9 no start (flooded)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 21:37:48 -0500
  ...I do have fuel Your FLAPS will have a lovely device called a remote starter switch or somesuch -- just a big pushbutton with two...
• Re: Wires and otherwise (long)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Mon, 20 May 2002 10:15:14 -0700
  ...It appears > that they cut the wire for the map light to use as a > remote turn-on, but __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? LAUNCH - Your...
• Re: 86 syncro doesn't start
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Berlett
  Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:00:11 -0400
  ...86 syncro doesn't start > can you describe how one would make a Remote Starter Switch? I have a > new/rebuilt starter in my...
• Fwd: Re: [T2] Stuck valves and promises
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 00:29:59 -0500
  ...Connect a remote starter to the solenoid. Watch ANY pair of rockers. Turn engine over with remote. Just as the exhaust valve starts to...
• Cleaning Water Tank
  Historical mailing list - davidson
  Wed, 2 Sep 1998 12:35:17 -0700
  Some thing to think about for those of us who get water in camp grounds and other remote sources: These remote sources of water...
• Re: Vanagon dead at walmart--not the coil after all
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:58:46 -0500
  ...I'm not > sure it's that way on the 2.1. > > if you had a remote starter switch, or a helper .....but the...
• Re: mp3 players in vanagons
  Historical mailing list - lbmelman
  Sat, 11 May 2002 02:29:49 -0700
  ...I have seen the San Jose for $239 and that includes the remote and the MP3000 for $199 without a remote at millionbuy.com...
• Re: Main Positive battery Cable
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:40:02 -0700
  ...in the insulation that exposes it to salt water and such -- > is utterly remote. Thank you! 'Bout time someone said it. -- Rocky J Squirrel
• Re: Feast your eyes....
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 7 Jan 2010 07:11:12 -0700
  - Custom Stereo System - Thermonucler - Ear Melting - Alpine Stereo - Remote CD Changer - Bazooka Custom Amps 2- 10's - Rockforld Fosgate Custom Speakers Custom Amp powered...
• Re: ATTENTION ALL//STICKER PROCEDES-----> INTO FUND RAISER FOR GE RRY UPGRADE?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 11:04:00 -0500
  ...doubt that $1200 would buy a replacement that I'd be remotely satisfied with. Not to mention the dubious viability of heads once detached...
• CB or cell?
  Historical mailing list - Drew Bedford
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 11:43:22 -0600
  I'm heading off to a rather remote location for a weekend camping trip and I began to ponder communications. In case "Happy" gets...
• How to pack Westy for a long camping trip? (kickoff)
  Historical mailing list - sheng
  Wed, 23 May 2001 07:40:06 -0700
  ...In this thread is an amazing packing list with the name "Camper Inventory -- 2 month remote country trip" . I printed this out, marked it...
• Re: A little traveling music ... Siriusly
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 15 Mar 2005 09:01:54 -0700
  ...Also easier to use the remote from bed as I can clearly see it. bob
• adding remote door lock/unlock with alarm??
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 16:33:31 -0400
  I have an aftermarket audiovox "Prestige" alarm. I am trying to integrate it into my 87 Westy factory central locking system. The VW door...
• Re: Friday Topic: My Vanagon Accessories
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 9 Nov 2002 13:56:52 +1300
  ...MODIFICATIONS AS AT 6-9-2002 GOT=x ITEM ELECTRICS (NONENGINE) x electric windows - Electric-Life x electric locking - remote central, 4 doors - Electric...
• Re: XM and Sirius announce merger
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 20 Feb 2007 10:02:00 -0600
  ...This could certainly enable folks in more remote areas and some not so remote. Of course it raises the question of exactly who is...