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  • Re: Electrical Experts. Motronic Hall Reference Voltage?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 21 Feb 2014 19:50:37 -0800
    ...So I dove in and yanked the engine portion of wiring harness. It seems that even though this harness might qualify as being old...
  • '83 wasserboxer wiring harness melted!
    Historical mailing list - James, Daniel
    Mon, 1 Feb 1999 11:21:55 -0800
    ...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: TIICO wiring Question.
    Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
    Thu, 6 Sep 2001 08:29:13 -0400
    ...TIICO wiring Question. Last weekend I got the wiring harness for my new TiiCo motor installed (along with the engine itself, but that's...
  • Re: Question about Mass Air Flow Sensor
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Tue, 25 Jan 2005 12:34:57 -0800
    ...Mark Kenneth Wilford wrote: >I think I have found a problem with the wiring harness on the conversion >I am working on. The wiring...
  • Re: Radio DIN for 1982 camper
    Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
    Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:21:46 -0500
    I used that wiring color code chart when I installed a new CD player last year. I also bought a honda audio harness connector...
  • Aux batt relay PN needed + refer re-wiring question (diagram supplied)
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Thu, 12 Apr 2007 10:32:46 -0700
    ...In order to have refer run on 12V SHORT term, I have altered wiring to refer as such: http://web.mac.com/tubaneil/iWeb...
  • Re: engine bucking and bogging - simple answer
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 15 Jul 2013 18:02:14 -0700
    ...One would think that if it was a wiring issue it would occur more frequently, and in winter too. Winter here means rain, lots...
  • Re: Grab Handles
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
    Thu, 6 May 1999 12:34:46 EDT
    ...For those who don't know, the wiring harness for the interior lights runs through the driver's side pillar. Be careful when drilling...
  • Re: wanted: used driver power mirror
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Tue, 17 Feb 2004 10:57:52 -0800
    ...Preferrably with the whole wiring harness in tact. I would consider a mirror with no wiring if it is still structurally sound. Thanks. Bryan...
  • Re: Motor cranking but do not start
    Historical mailing list - phil cain
    Thu, 20 May 2004 05:09:15 -0700
    ...distributor but I had one come in yesterday with the the wiring shorting out on the distributor body, had to position the plug(what...
  • VW wiring code info
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
    Tue, 4 May 2004 06:25:47 -0400
    I am tracing a circuit in a wiring diagram, and there are various numbers and letters o the diagram that i have no clue...
  • Re: Oxygen Sensor Conversion Wiring
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Mon, 28 Nov 2005 18:41:35 -0800
    ...Does anyone have the wiring > schematic for this procedure? > Nothing to it, just match colors. Two white wires on the sensor go to the...
  • Re: Power Window Woes... Can someone help?
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Wed, 19 May 2004 23:54:05 -0400
    ...Since i was SURE, it was the wiring, I disassembled my drivers side door to look at the wiring. Oh, well. At least I...
  • Re: Temp high, no fan ...
    Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
    Mon, 23 Jan 2017 10:04:38 -0800
    Yes, there are 3 possible fan wiring arrangements for 89 as well. This is true for 86-91 vans. Most of the recent vans...
  • Re: Help with speaker wiring needed
    Historical mailing list - Kim G
    Fri, 13 Jul 2001 12:32:37 -0500
    ...Help with speaker wiring needed >Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2001 11:13:19 -0600 > >Hello all! > >I am having a peculiar problem with the...
  • Re: problems...fridge on 12 v
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 6 Jun 2008 09:01:55 -0700
    ...Check the wiring from fuse to fridge plug. If there is power to plug, likely the fridge relay is ok as it is PRE...
  • Re: Air Conditioning wiring burning
    Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
    Sun, 9 Aug 1998 11:18:09 -0500
    ...Air Conditioning wiring burning The heavy gauge wiring that goes to the 50 amp fuse started to burn tonight as I was driving. The...
  • Re: Power Mirror Conversion
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Wed, 25 Nov 1998 14:19:59 -0500
    ...Also be sure to carefully extract the wiring harness that runs between the two doors and the fuse panel (no cutting of wires necessary...
  • Re: Wiring observations
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Tue, 17 Sep 2002 21:33:54 -0400
    ...It comes out of the wiring harness near the glow plug relay and stops about three inches later, broken off. The color code *looks...
  • How to R/R radiator fan in 83 diesel?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sun, 31 Aug 2014 06:01:26 -0500
    ...do you deal with the wiring? The early models like the one in the car have the wiring going internally to the motor, the...
  • 1988 GL - Headlights out - need wiring circuit diagrams
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Fri, 28 Dec 2012 10:19:09 -0600
    ...Since I moved, I can't find my bloody Bentley anywhere! If anyone has the headlight wiring and ignition switch diagrams in a file...
  • Re: batteries, power, wiring,...
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Bryson
    Fri, 26 May 2000 09:10:00 -0700
    ...batteries, power, wiring,... > How about solar panels mounted in the luggage rack? Has anyone tried or > dreamt of doing this? > > If this is a...
  • Re: Wiring observations
    Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
    Wed, 18 Sep 2002 09:24:21 EDT
    David said: "The worst wiring horror story I've heard was about a guy who bought a Beetle and found it had been completely...
  • Re: Wiring and Stan's 8 years of experience
    Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
    Thu, 10 Oct 2002 13:13:22 -0400
    ...October 10, 2002 2:11 AM To: Marla Stelk Subject: Re: Wiring and Stan's 8 years of experience On Wednesday, October 9, 2002...
  • Re: Light on auxilliary battery
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Sat, 15 Sep 2007 08:21:08 -0700
    ...12-volt wiring practices they are encouraged to go to the wiki >and add those titles to the Books about 12 Volt Wiring page.
  • Re: Fridge Wiring question
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Tue, 17 Apr 2007 16:39:17 -0700
    ...The wiring of that internal fridge switch is not really covered in any detail in the Bentley camper diagrams but there should be a...
  • Electrical Experts. Motronic Hall Reference Voltage?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 21 Feb 2014 12:05:57 -0800
    ...I had to repair and modify the wiring harness for this engine swap. Bentley shows a difference in the + reference wiring to the hall...
  • Re: headlights with relay setup are inop
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Sun, 21 Jul 2013 14:23:42 -0500
    ...I checked all the wiring and had > good grounds and power to each of the relays. I had a spare headlight > switch and tried...
  • Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
    Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
    Tue, 31 Oct 2000 11:45:27 -0500
    ...When I did the SA Grille install on my sister Melissa's Westy we also added a relay and 10/12 gauge wiring direct...
  • Re: Another Dometic Question
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Mon, 10 Jul 2006 19:45:49 -0700
    ...One thing to be aware of is that VW did not include a vehicle chassis ground wiring connection for the Dometic fridge case metal...
  • Re: Wiring in a new Stereo Unit
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Sun, 12 Dec 2010 18:02:32 -0500
    I recently changed out a radio myself, wiring the power and hot leads together the way my old Sony had been- wrong! The damned...
  • Inside refigerator fans
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Sun, 14 Sep 1997 19:11:03 -0700
    ...But perhaps someone out there more skilled at reading wiring diagrams might see something I missed. Thanks Todd Last '88 Westfalia
  • Gasoline Heater FS
    Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
    Thu, 30 Jan 1997 02:01:51 -0700 (MST)
    ...Wiring for fuel pump, wiring for blower fan, wiring for glow plug. It's got some rust on the exaust pipe. It certainly ain...
  • TIICO wiring Question.
    Historical mailing list - Sean B.
    Wed, 5 Sep 2001 19:15:16 -0700
    Last weekend I got the wiring harness for my new TiiCo motor installed (along with the engine itself, but that's a separate post...
  • Re: bemused by wiring
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 4 Dec 2007 22:34:06 -0500
    ...bemused by wiring I'm no genius when it comes to wiring diagrams - I think it's somehow related to math aversion. I have...
  • Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sun, 20 Apr 2008 09:51:52 -0700
    ...I quoted from the "newer" version of '86 Digifant wiring. It shows a "keyed" (from 15) black/white wire from coil to "Digijet Control...
  • Re: Headlight Replacement
    Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
    Tue, 14 Sep 1999 18:59:07 -0400
    >Hello, >Can you give me any details on the wiring upgrade you did? I also have the >South African grill with Hella H-4...
  • I want a lift...
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Mon, 31 Mar 2003 15:35:10 -0500
    ...the horn wiring: Where's a good source for the horn wiring harness? I had thought that my horn sounded a little wimpy, but...
  • Re: Another question about O2 sensors..
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Wed, 30 Jul 2014 16:49:00 -0700
    ...But yours is a 49-state model, according to the 15+ different inline 4 Digifant wiring diagrams I checked before replying. And yes, the...
  • Re: The third time: oh No! I'm In Winnipeg and My Defrost Fan Won't Work
    Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
    Mon, 7 Dec 1998 09:49:37 -0800
    Check wiring at back of switch. Then trace wiring to fan-you'll be looking for loose wiring. If nothing could be the fan...
  • Re: higher power low beams
    Historical mailing list - madsen
    Wed, 8 Dec 1999 14:12:55 -0500
    Try these links - everything you want to know about upgrading your head-lamps and wiring. http://lighting.mbz.org/tech/how_to/relays/ http...
  • Re: A/C wiring diagram wanted
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Sat, 15 Dec 2001 10:07:13 +0100
    ...I haven't had much time to investigate but > I've seen wiring diagrams there, and most years have > much in common. The ETKA...
  • Re: IT IS ALIVE! ALLLLIVEEEEEEE!
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sun, 21 Sep 2008 17:59:47 -0700
    Outstanding! I too know the trials of wiring harness "hell". I also know what it's like when it is finally right. Keep on...
  • a/c
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Sun, 18 Apr 2021 00:44:08 +0000
    ...The compressor gets very chilly but the wiring is not complete/correct so no fans work. Trying to diagnose this I traced the a...
  • It's Friday!!!
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Fri, 15 May 1998 23:21:55 -0700
    ...VWoA has announced a recall of ALL new "Bugs." Seems that it has "faulty" (fawlty) wiring that may cause engine fires. (Hey! does that...
  • Re: '85 Camper fridge relay wiring
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 5 Aug 2000 11:18:27 -0400
    ...Does any one know the wiring >for this relay? All I have are 5 wires labeled 1-5. The relay only drives the fridge...
  • Fridge Fan wiring
    Historical mailing list - Barry Mercer
    Thu, 28 Mar 2002 18:07:21 -0500
    ...Gotta keep the Molson's cold don't ya know! I believe someone had a wiring diagram as to where I could permanently "hardwire...
  • Don't Do What I Did!
    Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
    Wed, 8 Jan 2003 15:57:59 -0600
    ...So no wonder the wiring fried when I shorted it out! Good thing my idle switch was bad, or the wiring may have fried...
  • Re: Battery Light
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sun, 18 Dec 2005 06:04:43 EST
    ...I obviously was describing the 1.9 wiring scenario. The 1.9 wiring and 2.1 wiring to the power steering switch are not...
  • Re: Tach install from vanagon to vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Rich Bennington
    Tue, 2 Jan 2007 10:28:06 -0800
    ...A standard 84 did not have this wiring. Other than that, assuming the Wolfsberg did not do '85 or later type wiring, you should...
  • Re: I guess if I'm putting on a tencentlife oil cooler . . .
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Sun, 10 Apr 2011 10:33:17 -0700
    ...This being an 84 > > model, and if the wiring diagram on 97.56 isn't lying, then just wiring > > a buzzer in parallel with...
  • Re: The Otter Has (CRASH) Landed!
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 3 Nov 2009 21:46:02 -0800
    ...This might simply mean loose wiring harnesses near the frame. As long as wiring isn't molested in some way, it is *likely* a...
  • Re: Auxillary battery alternative
    Historical mailing list - David Bogle
    Thu, 15 Jul 1999 14:18:38 -0400
    ...February... > > The conclusion seems to be....their wiring was NEVER intended for the high amps that a drained battery can draw through the wires...
  • Wiring of New Front Aux Lights - Question
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Sun, 4 Oct 2009 04:17:53 -0400
    ...I also i have 100watt bulb wiring upgrade kit installed for the main hi/low beams. Now my question.. however silly.... I have a...
  • Soldered Connections
    Historical mailing list - Larry Stichweh
    Sun, 31 Jan 1999 10:48:37 -0600
    ...This is what I do for wiring on my sailboat. In the marine environment we use fully tinned stranded wiring which is a bit...
  • Re: Water Tank wiring
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Fri, 4 Jul 2003 23:41:27 -0400
    On Thu, 3 Jul 2003, Steve Young wrote: > Can someone take a look at their water tank wiring and let me know how > it...
  • Re: Fridge Question - Maybe Aux. Batt. Related
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Thu, 28 Jul 2005 18:32:10 -0700
    ...In addition to the re wiring of the interior lights, etc. already mentioned. To find out what may have been added to the aux...
  • Wiring diagrams?
    Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
    Wed, 16 May 2007 00:28:17 -0500
    ...are the wiring diagrams for Vanagons (and the extra Westy stuff) online anywhere? I know they're in the Bentley, but since I just...
  • Re: Pic of melting wiring in my Air cooled '81. How's yours? --- :^)
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Mon, 3 Mar 2008 12:23:46 -0500
    ...I'm sure others have seen it before, but thought I'd post > for those who haven't inspected the wiring in their engine...
  • Re: Help. traveling with problem
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Mon, 17 Mar 2014 17:43:06 -0400
    ...If the ground wiring is good then the problem is with the oxygen sensor wiring itself between the end and the ECU plug. You...