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• Are New Bentley's "Knock Offs"?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 11:28:45 -0600
  ...It is missing all the digijet electrical pages! On page 97.1 (the index for the electrical section)it says that the heading "waterboxer...
• close call
  Historical mailing list - Richards, Andrew
  Mon, 9 Apr 2007 08:49:42 -0700
  Hey All, A few weeks back I posted about an electrical problem that seemed to be in my ignition system. My coolant light would...
• Re: Vanagon Westy Accessory Boxes..
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
  Tue, 12 Mar 1996 18:40:41 -0800 (PST)
  ...Here are their prices: > > city water $29.50 US > water tank $35.50 US > electrical $32.50 US (for US Westy's only) > electrical...
• Air Box-Capacitor Fix?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Jan 1997 14:28:13 -0600
  ...Unplug the Electrical >connection on the air flow meter. Pull the rubber boot back to expose the >wires going into the connector. Find wires...
• Re: Carver P4 installation Question
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Fri, 4 Dec 1998 03:06:41 EST
  ...If you're going to have one of the big sides down, it has to be the side with the LED's and electrical...
• Dielectric
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Sun, 13 Jan 2019 15:50:41 +0000
  ...The Permetex website says (underline added) "Protects electrical connections and wiring from salt, dirt and corrosion. Extends the life of bulb sockets. Prevents voltage...
• Re: '89 Westy - Canadian?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 2 Mar 1998 14:19:16 -0800
  ...Canadian models have > the electrical flap a foot or two beneath the water flaps. > >> At 03:45 PM 3/2/98 EST, JordanVw wrote...
• Electrical problem: wipers, blowers, headlights
  Historical mailing list - Rick N
  Sat, 15 Apr 2017 16:09:47 +0000
  I have an intermintant electrical problem. I am wondering wether there is a short somewhere, a bad relay or something else. The issue is...
• Re: Travel Weirdness (warning; tires. ;)
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 5 Sep 2014 16:17:33 -0400
  You can also use electrical connection enhancer/protector on all grounds. It will keep oxidation at bay while improving current flow. See local hardware...
• Re: Prius question with vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:35:47 -0500
  ...I noticed when flipping through the > manual that the 2004-on Prius have electrical AC compressors. Can anyone > comment on what kind of current...
• Re: [WetWesties] auxiliary battery wiring, et al
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:59:12 -0700
  ...Pls see http://vanagonwiki.net/index.php/Solar#Charging_Deep_Cycle_Batteries_with_the_Vanagon_Alternator > I'll have to reassess my house electrical...
• Re: Canadian Electric Setup
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 00:07:02 -0600
  > >I was wondering why the outlets for my electrical/water/tank fillup > >are in a different configuration. My electrical is at the bottom of...
• Re: Finger Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Sat, 14 Feb 2004 17:26:58 -0800
  Re using dielectric grease on electrical contacts. Not very intuitive, is it? We go to all the trouble to clean up contacts, then rub...
• Re: Think I have an electrical problem here.
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 2 Nov 2005 09:54:27 -0700
  ...as I happen to have a > second cluster that I can swap out.Who needs a mechanic, or electrical > sepcialist for the vanagon anyway? > >
• Big battery installed
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 25 May 2015 08:36:59 -0700
  ...https://shufti.wordpress.com/2015/05/24/vanagon-big-battery-installed/ More on the electrical connection part of the install in a future post...
• Replacement of Temp II sensor
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Fri, 23 Aug 2013 10:30:18 -0700
  Anyone got any tips on how to remove the electrical connector? Is there some secret trick? Mine refuses to budge. I desperately need to...
• Re: Jail Bars Q
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 10 Jun 2011 23:16:44 -0700
  On Fri, Jun 10, 2011 at 10:45 PM, Oxroad <oxroad@gmail.com> wrote: > I mean if I can find the metric electrical tape...
• Re: Bosch Rebuilt Parts
  Historical mailing list - Bill Layton
  Wed, 22 Feb 1995 08:34:28 -0400 (EDT)
  ...the pittsburgh number is [412] 243 3080, it was under automotive electrical. bill
• Re: can vanagon run w/out alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Crawford
  Sun, 4 Nov 2001 09:16:16 -0800
  ...At 10:16 PM 11/4/01 +1200, Andrew Grebneff wrote: >By the way, I assume your diesel van's fire was electrical!
• Re: BA6 heater Booster- electrical
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 28 Nov 2006 12:26:42 -0500
  Why Robert, I am glad to see you are finally getting the pictures.What was the problem? And,I have been a Roger Sizzler...
• Satellite image of fire
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Tue, 23 Oct 2007 14:13:11 -0700
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR
• Re: Stuck in Alturas with electrical mystery
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Mon, 24 Sep 2007 09:51:11 -0400
  Busboys in Redding is good if you can get that far. (530) 244-1616. There's a Napa in Yreka, and there's a...
• Re: Upper ball joint - WTF? GOT IT!
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Fri, 16 Feb 2007 16:25:02 -0800
  ...Fellow's a retired electrical engineer with an RF background. "Well, there's your problem," he said. "You need a pickle fork." Wandered back...
• Re: Was EV slap, Now electricals, HELP!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 31 Jul 1996 07:26:26 -0700
  ...Obviously > the ABS is also getting confused by the intermittent on/off electrical > power. I do not have ABS, so I cannot help you...
• Re: Scraping sound turning the wheel
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:35:00 -0500
  ...I cleaned up all the pieces and contacts, I used electrical lube on the contacts, and I replaced everything according to instructions/specs in...
• Electrical gremlin dash brake light
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 24 Apr 2021 17:31:56 -0400
  Hi folks, We noticed a unusual electrical issue today. I’m hoping folks can give me some direction on how to track this down...
• Mystery wires/connector Canadian 83.5 wbx
  Historical mailing list - Don
  Sun, 23 Aug 2009 22:28:23 -0600
  ...Odd thing was, before I found the electrical connection I had performed the function test and it passed. Unable to see the electrical connection...
• Re: [VIDEO] The Dempster Highway in a Vanagon Westy
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:06:00 -0700
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano Bend, OR KG6RCR On 6/19/2009 9:18 AM...
• Re: Hot Starting (a) vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 10 Aug 94 8:09:56 PDT
  ...do it anyway. > > also check all the little electrical connectors in and around the engine > area. you might be just getting some corrosion on...
• fuses for 85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Wilson Sweitzer
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 21:52:51 -0700
  ...I looked through the electrical diagrams in bentley and the best I can figure, the fuses are numbered from the left (S1, S2, S3...
• Re: Electrical Question -Hazards/Parking Lights
  Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
  Thu, 9 May 2002 15:10:55 -0700
  ...9, 2002 10:23 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Electrical Question -Hazards/Parking Lights While we're talking about the parking lights...
• Dash temp gauge stopped working
  Historical mailing list - James Ballen
  Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:39:58 -0700
  Hey all, My new-to-me '86 wolfy weekender is great in many ways, but electrical does not seem to be one of them...
• Re: electrical question - ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:56:09 -0600
  ...but from what I can gather from the replies, I need to change the electrical switch only (on the left in neils image(thanks...
• Over a year to get in
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 29 Apr 2023 09:50:29 -0400
  ...I’m bringing my 84 to him next week for electrical checks and some updates. Also want to see if he can get the...
• Re: Correct use of Dielectric grease?
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:44:48 -0400
  ...about electrical connections > being hindered by the grease. �all electrical connections rely on physical > contact ie pressure to work. �the 'best' electrical connection in...
• Re: Check your grounds
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Dongilli
  Sat, 1 Aug 1998 14:04:23 -0700
  Kim Brennan wrote: > I've never liked crimps alone in electrical (or especially electronic) > connections. I prefer a good solder connection. Although, I also...
• Re: Scratching head over ECS-Mal Indicator Light wiring
  Historical mailing list - Craig C Forney
  Wed, 29 Oct 2014 14:07:49 -0700
  ...http://www.a2resource.com/electrical/codes/digifant1.html If you are able to blink out a different code, then most likely it will be...
• Re: '90 electric windows
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 15 Oct 2015 18:44:28 +0200
  ...Am 15.10.2015 um 05:31 schrieb PSD: > Haha, Audi 5000 and simple electrical, good one... > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: Busted ignition lock
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Mar 95 13:15:16 PST
  ...It won't engage the plastic electrical connector switch. I found a better price for the ignition lock tumbler - $19.95 at a nearby...
• `66 electrical problems!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
  Wed, 3 May 1995 12:26:12 -0700 (PDT)
  ...9 connections going to it, is a one-year-only VW electrical thingie, and, IMHO, is a Bad Idea. Anyway, I put this one...
• Help!'84 Westy electrical short
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Mon, 27 Oct 1997 03:26:35 -0600
  ...relay also replaced by PO) I have not noticed any other electrical problems. Are there any experienced trouble-shooters out there who can give...
• Re: "Wanky" rear window wiper
  Historical mailing list - Jorge Osorio
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 14:37:59 -0500
  ...Any thoughts? > > I've owned quite a few English cars, and I find the Bosch electricals only slightly better than Lucas. > > This was mention...
• Re: Of Vanagon Demons and other Ailments...
  Historical mailing list - JD Foster
  Fri, 15 Aug 2003 09:36:51 -0700
  ...It will a) improve the electrical conductivity of the connection and b) help prevent future corrosion of the parts you just cleaned. Hope this...
• Re: Hatchback struts
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 10 Apr 2017 09:36:46 -0600
  On 10 Apr , 2017, at 8:28 AM, Alistair Bell wrote: > Wrapped a turn or two of electrical tape around the tubing to reduce...
• Re: A Labor Day thanks to all the professionals who contribute to the group
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 4 Sep 2009 11:47:47 -0700
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano Bend, OR KG6RCR
• Re: Electrical Mods
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Apr 94 00:19:34 EDT
  Even a 100 amp heater at 12 volts is not enough to make much of a dent in the heating system of an air...
• Poor Ground and Head Problems?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Sassone
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 08:11:51 -0700
  Heard a theory that the head corrosion is accelerated by compromised/poor engine electrical grounding. Any thoughts? (Newbie post - sorry if this was covered...
• Air cooled masters
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 4 Mar 2005 11:03:53 -0800
  I am looking for someone in the Seattle area who knows how to start up an air cooled Westy that has some electrical problem...
• Re: Phryedaye for sale
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Sat, 5 May 2007 11:15:23 -0700
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR
• Re: Strange electrical problem: Headlights don't work (among other things)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 24 Oct 2006 16:27:34 -0700
  Jon When I had a similiar set of symptoms it turned out to be the headlight switch on the dash. Many also suggested the...
• Re: Was; Stuck in Alturas with electrical problem...now, SOLVED
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 19:55:11 -0700
  RE: Pretty quick shipping, from VanCafe..ordered Monday, arrived Wed morn..normal ground from Cali to Washington state. That's not unusual, that's...
• Friday: Dubious Carbon Monoxide Monitor
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 15 Feb 2008 08:49:54 -0800
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR
• Re: Source & part number for Canadian electrical hook ups
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 14:05:36 -0400
  ...Source & part number for Canadian electrical hook ups >To: 80 Westy Pokey <pokey@VANAGON.ORG>, vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >At 01:32 PM 9...
• Re: Jetta swap: Check Engine Light Install Electrical Questions
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:52:50 -0400
  ...Strictly speaking nothing at all on a Vanagon is grounded, because strictly speaking "ground" means literally an electrical connection to the earth. In British...
• Re: Electrical ?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Ueltzen
  Sat, 29 Jun 2019 21:48:38 -0700
  ...usually been that the contact pins are not making a good electrical contact with the plate. I buff both with a some fine sand...
• Re: Momentary Engine Stoppage
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 13 Aug 2012 21:04:02 -0500
  ...I imagined all sorts of fuel and electrical problems, but thanks to a knowledgeable mechanic, got on the right track. mcneely > > ---- JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL...
• Re: Help! Electrical issue I need to solve in <3 hours!
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Robinson
  Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:30:14 -0700
  ...turning the key results in nothing or bad > electrical sounds at the battery and no crank. Until today, this had > been fine. << > > Did you...
• Re: rad fan with hose fittings?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:20:07 -0400
  ...The electrical connection is for the front differential lock sensor. In one of the few cases of VW, not customizing wiring harnesses, all Syncros...
• Driving Lights Circuit
  Historical mailing list - Steve Russell
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 15:54:24 -0700
  ...I did some reading on electrical and now I think I can do it. Sounds pretty simple since all I want to do is...
• Re: Aux Battery Charging Alternatives Question for the Electrical Gurus
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 19 Jul 2007 08:22:31 -0400
  ...Aux Battery Charging Alternatives Question for the Electrical > Gurus >Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2007 18:57:57 -0400 > >Loren, > Personally, I would add a...