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• Re: Watching Oil Temp (long, as usual)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:34:34 -0500
  ...When the temp goes high > like my oil pressure drops to under 20 psi even at higher RPMs which freaks > me out. I've...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch R&R
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 21 Apr 2007 00:36:29 -0400
  ...The "high side" oil pressure >switch located just below the crank pulley and next to the oil filter >mount >has developed a crack in...
• Re: Q: AC modification
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 26 Apr 2000 09:50:56 EDT
  ...This would trip the high >pressure >switch and disengage the compressor pulley clutch. When the pressure >dropped the high pressure switch would close and...
• Re: HELP! Instrument Cluster Gremlins!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:44:33 -0500
  ...the high beam indicator > dimmer and turning on the oil pressure and coolant lights. Turning on > the light switch kills the oil pressure warning...
• Re: Oil pressure light comes on after about 7 minutes.
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 09:32:17 -0800
  ...The oil buzzer is operated by the high (.8 >> bar/11.3 psi) switch. This switch closes when oil pressure is sufficient. >> If the...
• Re: Diesel AC question. WHat triggers the clutch?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 29 Apr 2004 18:23:21 -0400
  ...The newer ones (84-93) have high and low pressure sensors in the A/C system. These turn the compressor off (disengage the clutch...
• Re: '80 Westy: My headlights stopped working
  Historical mailing list - Wayne Hagan
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 23:06:27 -0800
  ...The > lights still work when I hold the highbeam switch on > (I'm talking about the flasher switch on the left of > the steering...
• Re: oil pressure warning system anomaly?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 3 Dec 2010 06:50:03 -0500
  ...I'm sure you've already thought of this, but check to see whether the high-pressure sender has failed short. It may be...
• '85 GL A/C MYSTERY?
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Mon, 20 Jul 1998 16:14:17 -0400
  ...lo pressure switch is utilized with some kind of adapter, we have been unable to find a connection for the high-pressure gauge. John...
• Re: Oil Pressure Gauge Kit
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 7 Mar 2018 09:13:48 -0800
  ...Pressure will be higher at the filter, which is first thing in the flow of the oil from the pump, and the lowest at...
• the cat did it (solved)
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sun, 3 May 1998 17:20:57 -0400
  ...what if the light and buzzer > came on because of HIGH oil pressure?? there are TWO sensors. if the > cat is plugged, then the...
• Re: Resolved: Re: Oil pressure light comes on after about 7 minutes.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 23:41:16 -0500
  ...The oil buzzer is operated by > >>> the high (.8 > >>> bar/11.3 psi) switch. This switch closes when oil pressure is > sufficient. > >>> If the...
• Vacuum Brake Booster
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 09:17:05 -0400
  ...The risk is too high for me. Two other questions. Does anyone have a schematic of the 3 terminal brake pressure switches? My Westy...
• Re: question regarding front heater switch and knob, 1990 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:02:46 -0500
  ...Where do you recommend I buy a switch from? That's because the switch body is thermoplastic; it softened and the contact pressure drove...
• Re: Cutting out....fuel pump acting strange
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sat, 16 Dec 2000 11:45:46 EST
  ...there is a return line to the gas tank coming from the fuel pressure regulator. That is how the pump could keep running without...
• Re: 83 Vanagon stalling UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 22 Oct 1997 09:10:26 -0700
  ...In my case, when my fuel pressure regulator failed I was running LEAN as my fuel pressure was too low. For about $14 you...
• Re: The value of instrumentation
  Historical mailing list - dbeierl
  Sat, 27 Oct 2018 18:56:58 -0400
  ...i.e. > what would an oil gauge on a spare port where the "high" pressure oil > switch is show after engine sat unused 4...
• Re: 87 Oil Light On Intermittently MINE TOO!
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 14 Feb 1999 19:33:17 EST
  ...If you follow the wire from the high pressure switch you will find it. It should be mentioned that there is a possibility an...
• Re: Cold start oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Wed, 12 May 2021 21:31:48 -0700
  ...The temp sensor got itself poked up the pressure relief hole, this was just about the two pressure senders on the tee. On the...
• '89 Vanagon GL Diagnostic Challenge
  Historical mailing list - Trevor Barran
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 22:12:59 -0600
  ...Replace clutch assembly; replace flywheel. ---- [2] LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING: While booting down the highway near monument valley one hot day this summer, the...
• Re: VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 07:43:35 -0500
  ...The pressure switch in the sender closes at a higher pressure so I was getting worrysome allarms. Now the extra pressure switch is hooked...
• Re: Switching to synthetic oil?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 8 Jun 2007 09:56:24 -0500
  ...when making the switch? The > van > > doesn't currently leak any oil and I haven't had any oil pressure > troubles, > > I would just...
• Re: A/C hose
  Historical mailing list - JAIME E FORERO
  Mon, 19 May 2014 15:43:26 -0700
  ...I checked the high pressure switch in the D pillar and it showed no continuity.� When I bypassed the switch, the clutch engaged.� I...
• '91 Carat AC - again!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 29 Sep 2016 14:35:50 -0500
  ...high pressure service port there is a port for a shraeder valve. Scriwed onto that port is an electrical deviced called a "trinary switch...
• Re: Swapping clock for Tach in an 84? a bit long.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:54:54 -0700
  ...The high pressure side of the DOPS is happy if it sees ground,. The high pressure oil switch is reverse logic from a normal...
• Re: oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Tue, 8 May 2007 00:17:48 -0700
  ...after the manual oil pressure I guess ... > What level is the oil filled to? Any chance it is too high. At or above > the...
• Re: oil temp or oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 18 Oct 2015 22:16:39 -0400
  ...the highway. I also modified both gauges with a toggle switch for each one and added fuel pressure sending unit in the pressured side...
• Re: Got the Drips :-(
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:13:23 -0700
  ...you are under the van feet > out)). > Stealership said possible high pressure switch(w/o looking under the van), > but buggy guy said cooler...
• Re: Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 21:07:03 -0500
  ...turns on when the pressure tank drops below some point (20 psi) and turns off when above a higher point (35 psi). So when...
• the price of cool
  Historical mailing list - Philip R. Hanlon
  Wed, 25 Jun 1997 12:32:41 -0500
  ...A pressure switch failed and all the coolant leaked out. It's a pressure switch that lives behind the left rear panel. It's...
• Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Sun, 2 Mar 2014 10:43:43 -0800
  ...at full power highway speeds... That brings my oil pressure up a little too. > > I've seen my oil pressure decline a few psi...
• Re: installing oil pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Sep 2000 23:06:34 -0700
  ...The location at the back of the engine measures pressure directly off the pump which will give a higher reading. A clogged or restrictive...
• Re: HELP! Instrument Cluster Gremlins!
  Historical mailing list - Mary Creasy
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 14:08:57 -0400
  ...the high beam indicator dimmer and turning on the oil pressure and coolant lights. Turning on the light switch kills the oil pressure warning...
• Re: Air conditioning electrical questions
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 3 Aug 2002 11:00:04 -0500
  ...In my GL the low and high pressure switches are behind the plastic cover at the left rear (D) pillar. I don't know...
• Re: VDO Fuel Pressure sender?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 16:06:02 -0700
  ...The VDO pressure sender seems to be of a much higher quality. If you're going to run more wires under the van, you...
• Re: 1.9l with 23psi @ 4000 rpm
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 3 Jan 2012 22:57:24 -0500
  ...heard of anyone >> >>> having >an old >> >>> switch that was still responding, but just at too high >a pressure >> >>> (if >> >>> anything I would expect them...
• Re: Spooked!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 20:55:07 -0400
  ...Have you ever replaced your oil pressure switches? They can fail, check the integrity of wiring from switches to where the join, common spot...
• Re: Oil pressure ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sun, 23 Nov 2014 09:18:38 -0500
  ...My choice > to seal the cover in Loctite 518 used with the primer. > > The blue oil pressure switch (between the pushrods) does not affect...
• Silicone tape = rescue tape, was Pesky Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 17:12:43 -0800
  ...Any more and you'll be blowing the valves on your washer and dishwasher, not to mention your toilet...>> Actually, many pressure switches for...
• Re: # Importance of pressure and temp monitoring (long)
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 06:52:27 -0700
  ...Will check now...) > Also, maybe you had too much pressure in the a/c > system.............Mine > hits 200 on the high side, max, and...
• Re: Thought problem for Friday
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 16 Mar 2018 11:53:28 -0700
  ...It's pitch (frequency) changes with pedal pressure >>> (higher with more pressure), and only happens on AM stations. >>> Unfortunately, my favorite sports radio stations...
• Controversial I made before last trip
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 1 Sep 2023 19:54:20 -0700
  It’s an old engine , oil pressures are on the low side. Yeah I know I need new engine. But bear with me. Quite...
• A/C Whine
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 06:49:16 EDT
  ...It disturbs me that there is no low freon pressure switch. Mine leaks very slowly, I have to add a can of R12 every...
• Re: No fuel pressure options?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 31 Oct 2013 08:13:16 -0700
  ...The one-way valve in fuel pump and the fuel regulator itself, maintain residual pressure in high pressure side of fuel system, once engine...
• Re: PS Pump switch high idle question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 6 Jan 2017 17:16:00 -0500
  When the PS switch yanks the line high -- and I do mean yanks, it's connected directly to alternator B+ via the harness <cough...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 09:30:29 -0800
  ...power to the power steering pressure switch > > 15/LH Digital input from the power steering pressure switch > high when power steering is engaged > low...
• Re: [subaruvanagon] Re: A/C hose blew!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 27 Aug 2011 14:44:58 -0700
  ...A/C hose blew! Hi Bill, Do you think the high pressure switch would be disabled / non functional in a conversion like mine? If...
• Re: Oil Pressure Light on-need help! (dealer cant fix it)
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sat, 5 Apr 2008 09:13:49 -0700
  ...Left as an excercise for the HQOPDT (highly qualified over paid dealer technician) to figure out how to do that. The motor should have...
• Re: Vanagon Stereo Override?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 18 Feb 2014 15:47:16 -0800
  ...connect the coil of an 87- 87a relay to coolant and oil > pressure warning systems and relay switch to stereo positive power. As > a...
• Re: Digifant problem update
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 15 Jun 2002 16:37:28 -0700
  ...revivified fuel pressure and fuel pressure regulator are OK.....Pass Switch distributor/hall sensor..........same result...........runs ok until warm and then struggles and...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch R&R
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 09:59:26 -0700
  ...The "high side" oil pressure > >switch located just below the crank pulley and next to the oil filter > >mount > >has developed a crack in...
• Re: Cleaning contacts/Oil light buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 14:09:02 -0700
  ...stuff, and put it back on a few times) the high pressure oil switch (the one by the water pump) the scares have subsided...
• Re: Digifant performance stuff.
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 14 Nov 2000 06:43:26 -0600
  ...I would check the fuel pressure or just change the fuel filter. You should run 30 psi normally and 36 under full load conditions...
• Re: Summer Oil pressure drop + higher temperatures with oil error (Was: Is 20w50 Oil OK in the winter?)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 26 Dec 2002 18:08:33 -0800
  ...All of a sudden I saw a drop in oil pressure (maybe to 20 psi on the highway), and much higher operating themperatures. Hence...
• Re: Power Steering Relay
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sun, 28 Jan 2001 16:23:15 -0600
  ...The power steering high pressure hose has a pressure switch that makes contact when a heavy load is put on the pump and it...
• Re: 2.1L WBX high pressure oil switch - removal
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 6 Dec 2015 16:54:13 -0600
  ...A 15/16th sochet fits perfect, but every socket I looked at is either to short, and the blade on the switch interferes with...
• Re: Oil pressure gremlin
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 12:43:38 -0600
  ...Dealer says that the stock filter has a bit more back pressure, hence resulting in a slightly higher pressure in the system. Ch '89...
• Re: AC relay question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:36:56 -0600
  ...If > you can't identify the high/low pressure switches and you don't know how to > use gauges you may want to get...
• Re: No brake lights
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 4 Dec 2010 09:12:54 -0500
  ...If the leaking circuit can't develop pressure to actuate the brake light switch, the other one still will, as they're wired in...
• new bearings but no change in oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Doug Mahone
  Sat, 14 Jul 2001 22:39:25 -0500
  ...oil pressure warning light come on after installing new main, rod and cam bearings. It came on after driving it on the highway for...