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• Re: Symptoms of a bad starter?
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Sat, 24 Jul 2010 08:25:53 -0700
  ...Why keep it? I replace them with cables exclusively from 90 or 91 vans that had the dual battery setup stock. I test all...
• Re: Ignition Cables, unplugging from distributor
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 25 Aug 2012 13:47:17 -0400
  ...ever heard about it ? Well, obviously >> the person who INSTALLED those cables in the dizzy cap did not >> ! Using Dielectric grease on both ends...
• Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Earl Smith
  Tue, 1 Apr 1997 20:26:56 -0800 (PST)
  ...Heater cables: I mentioned before that it is possible to buy this little clamp unit which is fastened onto the end of the cable...
• Re: Water entry ?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 14 Jul 2015 17:18:33 +0000
  ...You'll see all or most of the places that the wiring harness and cables penetrate the "firewall." If it's not the windshield...
• Re: cable shift
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:44:13 -0800
  ...cable shift http://www.cableshift.com/094/VW%20094.html Has anyone ever tried this? I know the cable shifted Jetta (2001) I owned...
• glove compartment?
  Historical mailing list - roch
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 19:40:29 -0700
  ...Should there be 2 plastic cables on the right side? Also the square plastic piece that holds the lock wobbles from the inside. I...
• Re: Where do jumper cables go on an 87 westy?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Dec 2003 01:00:09 EST
  In a message dated 12/8/03 10:11:08 PM Eastern Standard Time, vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG writes: > jump start terminal similar to what...
• Re: VW Radio pig tail ...
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 16 Jun 2006 06:23:27 -0700
  ...http://www.bluespot.co.uk/cables.asp I bought a single pigtail from them once just so I could get an extra power line...
• Re: Lubricate front heater control cables?
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Mon, 5 May 2008 08:06:20 -0700
  Great. Last month I bought a newer set and whilst installing it discovered the same ones I wished to replace on me original were...
• a/c loads the system down and it stumbles and dies
  Historical mailing list - A J
  Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:00:05 -0400
  ...The biggest problem at the idle was core was loose dirty corroded ground cables Must have been 6 different cables all on this one...
• Re: Auto/Standard
  Historical mailing list - t bill
  Tue, 8 Sep 1998 21:32:13 -0700
  ...No cluthes, cables, gears, etc. to replace. the auto is almost maintenance free, gets the same MPG, same top end. Almost all my numerous...
• black speedo cable box needed
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Wed, 30 Apr 2003 12:57:02 -0400
  ...both cables seem fine but i believe the input cable has rounded out the socket area of the box so it wont spin the...
• Re: Self-adjusting brakes? True/ False 88GL
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 Feb 2004 21:32:16 -0500
  ...If the cables do move freely and consistently, it is time for new cables. I often add shims to the lower shoe mounts to...
• Re: Web Site
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 23 Aug 2014 03:21:53 -0700
  ...Harbor Freight or Tractor Supply, letting you splice it into existing cables. Stephen On Saturday, August 23, 2014 1:25 AM, Mark Tuovinen <aksyncronaut...
• Jump-Starting (ie: booster cables) and Fuel Injection
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Taylor
  Mon, 21 Jun 1999 23:53:41 -0400
  I recall dire warnings against battery boosting (and even battery charging) the fuel injected Type III's and IV's that used that beastly...
• Re: Rear Speakers
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 14 Jul 1999 00:40:18 +0200
  ...Still, I don't wanna put speakers under there, I mean I gotta have a jack, some tools, jumper cables, towing rope etc. somewhere...
• Re: '85 Westfalia - 2nd battery ?????
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 13 Jun 2000 21:41:04 -0400
  ...I don't see any >battery cables, however, just the relay and some wiring. > >Can anyone confirm that this is the relay for isolating...
• Radiator Installation
  Historical mailing list - M Kaz
  Mon, 13 Nov 2000 16:36:10 -0500
  ...The main question is that do they sell longer speedo cables so I can locate the o2 warning module further back on the frame...
• Re: '56 kombi - new security system
  Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
  Thu, 6 Apr 1995 14:35:43 -0700
  ...I didn't mess with the battery cables, just wires under the dash and behind the front kick panel (does '56 have kick panels...
• Smoking power window-part 2
  Historical mailing list - John Koloen
  Fri, 28 May 1999 19:42:25 -0500
  ...I removed the motor, cables, and window regulator. I laid it across a small table, plugged it into the door wiring and switch and...
• Best way to Install a Optima Red Top Starter ...Sideways
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 08:49:06 EST
  All the cables fit and requires no cutting etc. Just put a spacer on the side of the battery to keep it from sliding...
• Re: 1987 Oxygen Sensor Wiring 2.1 liter Digifant MV engine
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 24 Feb 2002 17:30:54 -0500
  ...I"ve seen it >often in cable TV coaxial cables, and RJ-45 network cables which need the >shielding from any external electromagnetic interference...
• Re: Milestone reached and Traction question
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 2 Jun 2001 13:23:33 -0500
  ...DOH!! You'd need to add longer cables anyway as the rod back to the individual cables is a good ways back there. My...
• Re: Aircooled heater cables
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Mon, 27 Dec 2010 11:15:38 -0500
  Yes, some pics were missing. Check this out on Vanagon Shoptalk Forums: http://www.shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=132333&start=0...
• RE: Cheap VW Dealer parts?
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 08 Mar 1996 09:36:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...The little plastic clips that hold the parking brake cables to the bottoms of the rear A-arms, go for $1.75 a pop...
• Re: Transmission- won't hold a parked car on a hill
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 28 Jun 1999 08:48:42 -0700
  ...You should really carry and use a wheel chock until you get your cables fixed. -- Stuart MacMillan Manager, Case Program 800-909-8244 ext...
• Re: speedo cable
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 6 Oct 2005 13:51:28 -0400
  ...I believe we have some full length cables for $49. Just give my office a call at 856-327-4936. Thanks, Ken Wilford John...
• inverter lighter plug cable?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 23:32:03 -0500
  ...It came with two detachable cables, one for the lighter and one going straight to the battery. I called Xantrex (the company that makes...
• Re: Portable Battery Charger
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 19 Jul 2007 12:07:51 -0700
  ...charger (comes with a 110 VAC cord for charging) and beefy cables and clamps. Carried it for several years and only used it to...
• Re: Sticky vent controls?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 20 Aug 2021 11:53:39 -0500
  ...So I’ll be able to see the cables behind this small face plate? I assumed I’d have to remove more so this...
• Re: Pop top - a weighty problem
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 23:34:45 -0700
  ...Pop top - a weighty problem > The springs and cables are available. I just replaced a set about 3 months > ago. Little bit of work...
• Re: (was) I could use a little help - jump starters
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 12:17:49 -0400
  ...IIRC a starter is going to try to draw 75-85 amps so wimpy jumper >cables are going to heat up fast and also...
• 78 VAN , ALSO 2 BARREL WEBER (NEW) FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - Michael Beggs
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 01:19:23 +0500
  ...Bosch Generator,regulator, New Battery, chrome engine tin, new e-brake cables, NO middle Passenger seat,good tires, recent inspection. Parents say I can...
• Re: Tips on running Speaker Wire to the Back speakers of a 86Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 24 Mar 2000 03:21:37 +0100
  ...Even better, stick the amp under the front seat (if it is not too big), and it will have short cables, and be close...
• Re: internet service (no V content)
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 20:26:25 -0500
  ...Suddenly, after I had seen > workers at the station down the street from me installing optical cables, my > service dropped to either 24.6...
• Re: Milestone reached and Traction question
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 12:41:25 EDT
  ...They simply pull on the parking brake cables one side at a time. BenT <A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/bentbtstr8/myhomepage/index.html...
• Re: Optima Battery Discussion
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 22 Oct 2003 05:32:14 -0700
  ...facing toward the front of the van, reusing the stock battery cables and hold-down bracket. Good luck, ===== TJ Hannink Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper...
• Re: Can a 90A or 120A alternator be used for welding?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 21 Jun 2005 08:06:19 EDT
  ...to do emergency field repairs? I am talking about using jumper cables and a coat hanger to fix something in the back country. >> No...
• Re: parking brake cable guide
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 22:25:36 +0000
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > On an '85 theres two plastic round guides that the rear parking brake > cables go through immediately before combining/meeting...
• Re: Snow Traction Devices?
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 22 Nov 1996 08:23:43 -0500
  ...Are there some brands/types that are easier > to put on than others? > I have a set of cables for my other car that...
• Re: Sheesh? Duct Tape? BTDT
  Historical mailing list - Ryan McGee
  Thu, 17 Apr 1997 10:55:10 -0700
  ...The adhesive is pressure sensitive >and does not melt onto your cables and the like. Plus it's black and the >exterior is clothlike...
• Starter motor update
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 09:47:43 EDT
  ...Tried to jump with cables,but it did not start (this is the first time my hot-start, now cold start problem was not...
• Re: I didnt pass emissions---why?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 17:10:24 -0800
  ...Make sure the ignition cables are good and the plugs are good. You don't want it to miss fire. That would really mess...
• Too cold, no start at Bus Brr
  Historical mailing list - Brien Dews
  Sun, 11 Feb 2007 19:47:00 -0500
  ...Put the charger on it for an hour, no help and jumper cables didn't help either. Got it started with a push but...
• Automatic car washes in winter?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 28 Jan 2007 04:53:27 -0600
  ...and other areas? Will the water tend to freeze up brake cables etc or do the air blasts dished out at the end sufficient...
• Re: Auto conversion to Manual?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 18 May 2007 21:46:19 -0400
  ...Preferably, the aux battery would be hooked up via a Sure Power 1315 and 4 gauge cables so that the aux could provide a...
• Re: SURE POWER 1315
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:42:46 -0800
  ...Two #2 cables go from the aux battery through the 'hidden compartment then behind the fridge/sink/stove cabinet and up to the original...
• Re: Door gasket
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sun, 18 Feb 2018 21:18:32 +0000
  ...It goes around the oval > connection to the fresh air distribution on the forward end of the door. > The speaker cables go through the...
• Re: Battery Problems- Slow Cranking
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 12 May 2010 09:53:31 -0700
  Try tightening the nut that holds the power cables to the starter motor, if the nut is even still there. The symptom you describe...
• Re: Fw: Speedo 'jigger'
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Oct 1998 20:24:38 EDT
  ...Try that and let us know:>) Karl Batzler >> Uh, I sell these lower speedo cables for $18 and they come with a lifetime warranty...
• Re: Parking Brake ?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 08:10:25 -0600
  John, I'd check the parking brake cables underneath the van first, then pull the rear drums to see of the parking brake cable...
• Re: Charging Second Battery
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 17 May 2002 10:24:18 -0400
  ...Is there a way to hook up jumper cables while the van is >running in order to charge the second battery as well? Sure...
• Re: Speedometer Cable
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 10 May 2002 09:56:06 -0500
  ...If I understand it correctly there are 2 cables from the wheel to the dash. Has anyone ever do the lower cable before? Any...
• e-brake plastic guides? dealer only?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 07:50:50 -0700
  In the emergency brake cable system are two plastic guides that transition the cable from the "T" junciton into the cables that snake their...
• Re: 91 Westy, low idle stall, low power ....help! (LENGTHY REPLY)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 22 Jul 2005 09:39:06 -0400
  ...Ken Lewis Quoting Mike Frost <mafrost@GMAIL.COM>: > I wouldn't be surprised if these cables are bad or about to go bad in...
• Re: getting to heater cables and controls
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Mon, 20 Jun 2005 11:32:39 -0500
  There is an easy fix for the never ending heat coming out of the lower vents all summer long. A manual coolant shut off...
• Re: Can a battery terminal clamp cause a battery to discharge?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 8 Aug 2008 18:22:59 -0400
  ...The cables and clamps were fine and of the correct size. All I can think of is that the DPO must have honed that...
• Re: #8 Wire Terminal Crimp w/DIY Tools. Pass or fail? PICS
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:37:57 -0700
  ...http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/battery_cables Based upon just this one image, I'd say my crimp is a fail: http://www.pbase...
• oh, what the heck ... how cold is it?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 08 Feb 96 14:02:19 CST
  ...bed with you 10 - Too cold to ski You need jumper cables to get the car going 5 - You plan your vacation in Houston...
• Was: Mystery Loss of Power At Startup - now Adjusting Parking Brake or Emergency Brake
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 11 Apr 2006 21:44:18 -0400
  ...If the cables do not move freely and consistently, it is time for new cables. I often add shims to the lower shoe mounts...