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• Re: Engine Bay Electrical Fire
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:21:04 -0700
  ...Engine Bay Electrical Fire > I have begun pulling the burned wiring harness that is in the engine > bay out of the vehicle. What a...
• Re: How do you replace the electical switch on the bottom of the lock cylinder?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 18:47:44 -0800
  ...pull the steering wheel, unplug the wiring, pull the > paddle switches, remove and replace the ignition switch. > Easy as pie David! :-) > > On 3/2...
• Re: Fog Light wire fire, help!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 00:07:58 -0700
  ...Ken, if you ARE selling a different switch and/or socket you need to use a slightly different wiring diagram. Attaching the wires to...
• Re: [Syncro] aux. battery wiring and ACR issues
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 6 Jan 2013 14:26:53 -0800
  ...battery wiring in this post on my blog: > > http://shufti.wordpress.com/2013/01/06/vanagon-my-auxiliary-battery-wiring/ > > alistair > > __._,_.___ > Reply via web...
• Re: Air conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 29 Jun 2016 20:05:42 -0400
  ...Alldatadiy.com is a good choice to get service information including the wiring diagrams. On the Westy most of the AC electrical is inside...
• Re: Gauges - H2O Tank
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Thu, 19 Jan 2006 16:55:53 +0000
  ...this means you can still connect to the electrical connectors on the tank. so you just need to rewire and need a new display...
• Re: Wiring/electrical connections discussiions
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 10 Feb 2013 11:48:57 -0800
  ...the quality of the electrical connections, after all these years, likely was the heat- > producing culprit that was the demise of this second resistor...
• Door wiring repairs was Re: Fwd: Power Lock Trouble
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 25 Jan 2011 09:27:11 -0500
  ...I finally succeeded by compressing it very hard with electrical tape, shoving it into the hole and then pulling the tape off from inside...
• Re: boy or girl?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 17:24:01 -0400
  ...Some of my electrical wiring is still the same. The fiberglass poptop is the same. The sheet metal on the outside is still the...
• NVC - Jetta Question
  Historical mailing list - David
  Sat, 23 Mar 2013 13:54:56 -0500
  ...While looking over the car, I found an electrical plug with three wires that are not connected to anything. The wiring appears to come...
• Re: rusty nuts ...
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:50:30 -0800
  ...and sometimes, if it's really bad, > you have > to have it surgically removed or gangrene will set in. :( > > and what about wiring insulation...
• Re: Help identifying part (image provided)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sun, 6 May 2007 08:39:04 -0700
  ...Or two. -- ;^) I used shrink tubing and electrical tape to fix where PO had removed casing to tap into wiring. Is there a specific...
• Re: Repair Manuiel
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 1 May 2007 15:13:53 -0500
  ...find is a manual which will lay out the wiring and > plumbing and electrical wiring systems for the "cabin" so that I > can put...
• Re: Tools
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 10 Jan 2011 20:41:43 -0600
  My experience with Harbor Freight electrical connectors is they are junk. You are better off buying your terminals at your local parts store. Tom...
• Re: radiators
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:50:57 -0700
  ...Mark AD Felder wrote: > Mark - > > By wiring differences do you mean that the electrical connectors are different? There appear to be a number of...
• Re: fixing a/c -- what to plan on?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 09:58:11 -0700
  ...I have replaced the compressor, receiver/dryer, refrigerant lines and the rear cabinet electrical wiring after converting to R-134a and have acceptable system...
• Re: Water Tank pump wire connections?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:04:33 -0700
  ...of the wiring harness. Apart from the conversion to unlubricated-safe operation, we have also changed the polarity of the electrical cables of the...
• An electrical point to ponder
  Historical mailing list - Ken Nelson
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 16:11:40 -0500
  ...As I'm straightening out the fuel injection wiring I noticed that the wire number on the left side injectors (the fuel control, ignition...
• Re: Electrical Question: Adding charger ports for accecories
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:53:46 -0500
  ...Probably would be best to run new wiring and use a >currently unused fuse space. If you do decide to use the lighter circuit...
• Re: 1991 Westy - Does Bentley describe relays on fuse panel?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 19 Oct 2020 19:44:52 -0600
  ...Williams wrote: > Hi, > > Recently I was troubleshooting some electrical issues (associated with > daytime running lights wiring for Canadian vans) and pulled all the > relays...
• <syncro> front locker/rear locker
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Fri, 12 Jun 1998 13:44:50 -0300
  ...Indicator switch wiring is tied up to bottom of the chassis, nothing electrical needed. Control panel on dash is now from Audi Quattro, nicer...
• Re: harness, cap fix
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 28 Nov 1999 08:28:08 -0600
  ...Let >> the cleaner evaporate. >> >> Replace cover, and seal with a good tape. >> >> Make sure it is electronic (not electrical) cleaner -evaporates super fast, >> very...
• Re: Wipers and fan go kaput - electrical help please
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 00:09:22 -0400
  ...I have a bentley, but am worthless at reading > wiring diagrams. I checked fuses and they are all fine. > > Just for kicks, I tried...
• FYI: Self-Fusing Silicone Rubber Tape - Sounds like a solution for on the road leaks?
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 18:47:40 -0500
  ...Great for emergency hose repair, wiring harness work, electrical connections and tool grips. A perfect tape solution. Includes 3 rolls. Made in USA. Each...
• Re: Intro / conversion
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Sat, 4 Aug 2007 18:34:51 -0700
  ...in California, I never use it anyway; electrical - massive pain in the butt, needs new wiring harness, new relays, bigger cable for radiator fan...
• Re: rusty nuts ...
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:24:46 -0600
  ...and sometimes, if it's really bad, you have to have it surgically removed or gangrene will set in. :( and what about wiring insulation...
• Re: Stereo Wiring
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Sep 1997 03:01:16 UT
  ...Stereo Wiring Hello Collective, I have a question regarding the wiring of my stereo. I recently installed an after market Sony CD Head Unit...
• Re: Rear Window Defroster Strips Pretty Much Fugeddaboutit?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:41:42 -0700
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.) Bend, OR KG6RCR On 10/23/2009 1:27 PM...
• E-code headlights
  Historical mailing list - Blaine Bachman
  Mon, 27 Jul 1998 18:11:24 EDT
  ...wiring harness without removing the 900x type sockets - just in case I ever needed to go back. I sealed the unused sockets with electrical...
• Re: Getting to the interior light wiring
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 16 May 2005 22:53:09 -0500
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") > KG6RCR >
• Re: Westy Electrical and Water Tank Routing
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:45:50 -0700
  ...images of 2 different Vanagon Westy kitchen projects that clearly show Westy OEM 110VAC wiring and drinking water hose: http://images.thesamba.com/vw...
• 84 Electrical-Fusible Link?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Jul 96 08:59 CDT
  ...I track the "ignition" portion of the wiring diagram. I see connections to fuses in the fuse panel, but no fusible link. I trust...
• Re: Oil light flicker
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 19:44:23 -0500
  ...I flashes once or twice and then nothing, or it pitters just a > little, or patters, and then its out. > Check the wiring from...
• Electrical Fire and wiring help
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Auch
  Sun, 9 Mar 2008 10:14:19 -0400
  Good morning, I was headed up to Virginia from Asheville, NC yesterday when I saw smoke in the rear of the of my '89...
• Re: no vanagon content-monte carlo help
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 29 Jan 2003 13:29:59 -0800
  ...It's not running at the moment, because of the wiring harness > melting and starting a minor electrical fire which probably fried the computer...
• Re: question about electrical inlet
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:29:47 -0800
  ...Extra wiring inside the Westy I'll answer your question this way. For any wiring/power needs I have inside the Westy they all...
• Re: Wire size question.
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:42:49 -0700
  ...This higher inrush current drops to normal current so quickly that your wiring is not at risk, though the fuse might be. I'm...
• Re: Help: the VW morons spilled brake fluid on my electrical wiring...
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 23 Dec 1999 07:32:19 -0500
  ...How damaging is the brake fluid to wiring, contacts, relays, fuses, circuit > > boards, etc. (short and long term). > > I spill this stuff regularly since...
• Re: rear defogger wiring question
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sat, 3 Dec 2011 09:08:22 -0700
  > I'm trying to track down electrical fault in rear defogger, '86 syncro ( >> early prod. before the vin change as noted in bentley). I...
• Re: fridge wiring question
  Historical mailing list - Janne Ruohom�ki
  Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:59:58 +0200
  ...the manufacturer recommends not having any appliances wired between the auxiliary battery and the fridge as to avoid some fluctuation electrical phenomenon that i...
• Re: Your 1.6 Turbo Diesel 82 Vanagon, was Wiring plauges my van.....
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 14 Oct 1999 11:44:47 -0400
  ...Also good luck on your wiring problem, sorry I can't offer any advise as solving electrical problems is not my strong suit. Thanks...
• Re: 1991 Carat - the drama continues
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Thu, 21 Jul 2016 17:37:57 -0700
  This is an issue with electrical problems in general. People replace a part and then say that "fixed it" so the old part must...
• Re: '88 GL intermittent ignition miss
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 18 Nov 2013 08:58:19 -0800
  ...Bad wiring and vacuum leaks are where most of the culprits to intermittent/no-go problems in most vehicles these days.... Steven 91 Westy...
• Re: source for solder-on quick disconnects?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 May 2012 20:39:45 -0400
  ...source for solder-on quick disconnects? Whenever wiring electrical things (gauges, whatever) I always solder on crimp-style quick disconnects as I don't...
• Re: Dash Cigarette Lighter Removal
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 1 Apr 2010 08:45:33 -0700
  ...it's > restrained from behind, apparently from the various electrical components > and/or the wiring harness connector(s). > > Any advice on how to get...
• Re: O2 Sensor wire connection (wiring harness end - 2.1)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:56:43 -0400
  At 11:40 PM 9/10/2009, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >Here's an electrical question for ya David. >When fitting a heated oxygen...
• Re: <syncro> starter differences
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Tue, 26 May 1998 19:29:16 -0400
  ...Its sold where electrical supplies are and is designed for using aluminum wire in house wiring. Mark Rokus
• Re: Aux battery kit from Bus Depot (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 17:25:30 EST
  I believe I may be the owner of the new Hella aux bat wiring kit. Let me see if I can answer your question...
• Electrical question re: Jetta conversion ign. coil supply
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:09:19 -0700
  ...Gosh I hope I'm not wearing out me "welcome" here..... --- :^) I'm in the middle of wiring up engine control stuff and not...
• Re: 1991 Westy - Does Bentley describe relays on fuse panel?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 19 Oct 2020 11:32:41 -0700
  ...com> wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> Recently I was troubleshooting some electrical issues (associated with >> daytime running lights wiring for Canadian vans) and pulled all the >> relays...
• Re: xantrex xpower 1000w inverter at costco
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 5 Jun 2008 19:33:39 -0400
  ...The wiring supplied with the inverter is NOT sufficient for that task. Though I can vouch for it being able to deliver about 600W...
• Re: 3.6L Porsche hack job!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 13 Nov 2002 21:57:18 -0800
  ...made must: Electrical connection, drive shafts, schaltgestaenge, cross panel and soil increase note: All for these work needed parts are present (wiring harness, drive...
• Re: battery isolator
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 29 Oct 2020 12:53:48 -0700
  ...alex@mevay.org> wrote: > Hmmm, mounting on that one seems cumbersome (electrical before > mechanical), and they don't seem to have current draw specs...
• Electrical question on van's 12V motors
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 12 Dec 2001 17:03:02 -0400
  ...I have had the same situation with my horn - 12 volts directly - no horn-beeb, install the horn through the van's wiring harness...
• Followup on glove box door falling
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Sat, 5 Aug 2006 11:36:05 -0700
  ...It's true that I am more comfortable with electrons and wiring than with mechanical bits, but I also like to hear how others...
• Re: common electrical problems in vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:00:22 -0400
  ...cloth to clean contacts, you may need to splice in new wiring if the copper is badly corroded. And of course, correction of drip...
• Re: Never seen this before..Fuses melted..
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sun, 1 Apr 2007 21:10:58 EDT
  ...a nice cozy electrical fire in your dashboard). As a rule of thumb you really shouldn't tax the wiring by upping the fuse...
• Re: Vanagon Refrigerator Mods
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Wed, 08 May 1996 16:25:08 -0400
  ...Where did you draw the power >from? Did you run the wiring in a similar way to the way you did the temp I...
• Re: Electrical Question -Hazards/Parking Lights
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 9 May 2002 13:43:58 -0400
  ...this just a common van quirk? You have some non-standard wiring somewhere I think. Unless VW changed their policy, the radio in stock...
• Re: E-codes w/ 9004 bulbs?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 18:35:43 -0600
  ...to Fastforward's informative Vanagon halogen light wiring > conversion info sheet, I see that the electrical socket for the European > H4 bulbs is different...