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  • Re: Optima Battery warning
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 16 May 2006 22:56:29 -0400
    ...Optima Battery warning A word to the wise. I bought an Optima Blue Top from a local distributor and, as the batteries do not...
  • Re: PEX front bearings WARNING
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 16 Jun 2012 15:33:36 -0700
    People can write any ole way they want, if it sounds uneducated or ignorant, that don't matter, right ? lol On 6/16/2012...
  • Vanagon Racing Video
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Mon, 4 Oct 2004 18:13:37 -0700
    ...http://www.vanagonparts.com/images/TDI/vanagonracing.mpeg (Warning; it's 4.5MB) Cheers, Jeff www.vanagonparts.com
  • Re: removing gmail warning from vanagon messages?
    Historical mailing list - Mike South
    Mon, 5 Sep 2016 16:48:23 -0500
    ...removing gmail warning from vanagon messages? It might work (according to that stackoverflow answer) for Gerry to set the "from" header to something like...
  • Re: oil pressure warning
    Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
    Fri, 4 May 2001 08:14:53 -0500
    ...oil pressure warning > I have read several threads in the archives on this system, and also have > some experience on it because I own...
  • Re: Finding and Accessing the Brake Light Switch
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Sun, 25 Dec 2005 12:40:56 -0800
    ...In the 85 and newer models VW > installed a brake fluid level warning switch instead. The 80-84 brake > switches have an extra wire...
  • Re: PEX front bearings WARNING-big brake kits!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 17 Jun 2012 09:56:15 -0400
    ...PEX front bearings WARNING-big brake kits! At 06:56 PM 6/16/2012, Dennis Haynes wrote: >The inner race should not spin with...
  • Re: Wacky Warning light
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 23 Jan 1995 23:14:04 -0600
    ...When i come to the >first stop sign (about 1,500 yds), the water warning light starts flashing and >the needle shoots off toward...
  • Temp gauge reads just to the right of warning light with new engine now about 15000 miles and moves to 3/4 in traffic even on a cool day 50-60 degrees
    Historical mailing list - Bergin, Richard
    Fri, 6 Sep 2002 09:29:15 -0700
    ...I am not sure I agree as the gauge stayed just to the left of the warning light with original engine and only moved...
  • Temp warning light Mystery
    Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
    Sun, 20 Sep 1998 08:09:34 -0500
    ...Temp Warning Light Mystery > >Funny you should write this - I just replaced the sensor with a new one... >and now the light flashes ALL...
  • Re: troubleshooting coolant level warning light
    Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
    Sat, 7 Aug 1999 17:35:05 -0700
    ...It shows a single > connection to the dash pod that services both the coolant level warning > light and the temp gauge. How can one...
  • Re: overheating warning light flashes immediately on 83.5 V'go
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 10 Jul 2013 23:52:25 -0400
    ...overheating warning light flashes immediately on 83.5 V'go I am back on the list after a 2-3 year hiatus, hoping someone...
  • Re: bad fit brake switches
    Historical mailing list - sailingfc dslextreme.com
    Mon, 20 Jul 2015 20:08:58 -0400
    ...VW deleted the hydraulic failure warning beginning with 85 vans and added a fluid level switch to the brake reservoir cap instead. Peter knows...
  • Re: Spooked!
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sun, 5 Jun 2011 22:27:58 -0500
    ...The > needle normally rides halfway between the bottom mark and the warning > light in the center. It was now at the bottom edge of...
  • Re: Name that Vanagon Part......
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Sun, 17 Mar 2002 18:52:39 EST
    ...Someone has unconscionably removed the radiation hazard warning label. Rich
  • Re: Vanagon rear hatchback supports WARNING!
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:54:38 -0700
    RE: PVC hatch strut lock I don't think anyone is advocating using the PVC tubing as a replacement for good hatch struts but...
  • Re: Alternator question
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 26 Mar 2011 16:21:35 -0700
    ...when one important warning is set off. And I have seen person in a car with that warning light 'illogic have a coolant leak...
  • where should temp guage needle sit?/was Re: New thermostat...
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
    Fri, 26 Jan 2001 06:09:46 EST
    ...BINGO! It goes right up to a hair > above the warning light in the temp gauge. This brings up that endless list debate about...
  • Re: Arachnid Hitchiker
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Tue, 1 Jul 2014 19:38:02 -0500
    ...When I blew > it up, I realized things would have to change. > > Warning: Don't open the link unless you're prepared. I can...
  • Re: Warning: Don't buy cheap exterior mirrors
    Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
    Fri, 3 May 2002 08:04:21 -0400
    ...AM To: Markus Benne Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Warning: Don't buy cheap exterior mirrors Markus---- Just a quick question---- If...
  • Re: Photo ticket at stop lights
    Historical mailing list - DaveC
    Fri, 13 Dec 2002 15:04:30 -0800
    ...I got a written warning (not a ticket). Man, I haven't heard of cops issuing warnings in decades! Here in N. California I...
  • Re: Temp Gauge calibration with Subaru engine
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Thu, 19 Apr 2007 10:39:32 -0700
    ...The VW >temp gauge has an over temp warning led circuit built into the gauge >to get the driver's attention when the temp...
  • Re: How to disable oil warning buzzer?
    Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
    Thu, 13 May 2004 20:00:15 +0000
    ...How to disable oil warning buzzer? >Date: Thu, 13 May 2004 12:46:04 -0700 > >That would work but it would be much easier...
  • Re: Warning!!! Check Your Speedometer
    Historical mailing list - mike
    Sat, 11 May 2002 07:26:52 -0700
    Don't get on the guy for putting out a safety warning! He's being a good citizen. Get on him for taking his...
  • Re: The Vanagon cooling system.. it's counterintuitive.. (long post)
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 7 Sep 2015 10:49:59 -0400
    ...the overheat warning blinker in the temp gauge, a coolant level controller 191 919 376 or 191 919 376A, and a pair of stainless...
  • Re: oil pressure warning system anomaly?
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Fri, 3 Dec 2010 06:46:07 -0800
    ...This if the wires to the two sensors are reversed the light > operation will be backwards and you will get the warning buzzer to...
  • Re: warning!!!!!
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 29 Nov 1994 21:16:13 -0800
    ...Bob (who's just curious why this is a "warning!!!!!" sent to everyone on the vanagon list) -- Bob Kenyon, Beautiful Downtown San Jose, CA
  • Re: Lug nut lubrication or not?
    Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
    Sun, 4 Feb 2001 11:30:03 -0500
    ...Could be something VW discovered later. > > Our '85 Subaru had this warning specifically for alloy wheels, not steel > ones. Does that fit? > > d > > > David...
  • Re: The Vanagon Song - @@Explicit Lyrics WARNING@@
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:44:43 -0600
    Totally AWESOME!!!! Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy On Oct 27, 2011 10:39 AM, "Danny C." <bruiserbabie@yahoo.com> wrote: http://www.youtube...
  • Friday help- Best open source word processing?
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:47:09 -0700
    ...There is more than one out there so I'm looking for advice or warnings on a specific one.... Thanks! Rob becida@comcast.net
  • Re: Westfalia Waste Water Tank?
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:00:21 -0800
    ...Holding Tank You looking for this http://secure.mycart.net/catalogs/catalog.asp?prodid=5195025&showprevnext=1 They used to have a warning that...
  • RE: '85 Temp. "Warning Light of Doom" - Question
    Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
    Tue, 4 Jun 1996 10:40:09 -0700
    Hello, Another but unlikely possibility is the "check indicator light" logic that operates when you start the vanagon. I would check this last if...
  • Re: VIRUS WARNING..
    Historical mailing list - DaveC
    Wed, 29 Aug 2001 11:28:03 -0700
    >AND PLEASE.....GO TO NORTON.COM AND DOWNLOAD THEIR VIRUS PROTECTION Or just go and buy a Macintosh. A vast majority of these viruses...
  • Re: F: Warning!!! Check Your Gearshift!!! (couldn't wait (I BET!))
    Historical mailing list - Ronald Gregory Smithers
    Tue, 14 May 2002 02:24:03 EDT
    In a message dated 5/13/02 4:28:04 PM, gmbulley@BULLEY-HEWLETT.COM writes: << >>>>>>>>All in good humor... >>>>>> >> mango, I thought life...
  • Re: Oil light & buzzer
    Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
    Tue, 4 Feb 2003 17:03:13 +0000
    Hi, I have a Vanagon dynamic oil pressure warning system function explanation and a simple voltmeter test procedure if you're interested. Regards, John...
  • NVC fake virus
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Wed, 17 Dec 2003 09:20:39 -0800
    Vanites, I think I got another of those messages with the warning about the virus that doesn't exist. The one that has you...
  • Re: SUDDEN POWER STEERING FAILURE
    Historical mailing list - Robert Wing
    Wed, 14 Mar 2007 09:14:37 -0400
    Just a little warning when you check the boots: beware of the ps fluid shower. Quite a bit of fluid can build up in...
  • Re: My Vanagon's blinking coolant light problem vs other peoples'---it all blends together
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 12 Dec 2014 19:45:04 -0500
    ...The coolant level warning is a secondary feature that was added later on some VW models such as Vanagons. That is where they went...
  • Re: Brake warning light flickering
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 7 Dec 2011 14:49:15 -0600
    ...12/7/2011 2:12 PM, David M wrote: > My brake warning light has started flickering when I'm in motion. I did leave...
  • Re: Collapsed Breather Hose and a warning at the bottom
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Thu, 20 Jul 2000 12:10:56 EDT
    ...Cost Around $3 or $4. ***WARNING**** If the hose is collapsing the tower might be clogged and it is collapsing due to the intake...
  • Re: Grounds
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Sun, 13 May 2001 08:37:29 -0700
    ...The warning logic is contained in the module on the left side of the dash as part of the brake/seat belt indicator. The...
  • Re: WARNING- having A/C on high on 85' Westy or Vanagon = fire danger
    Historical mailing list - MDC Vanagon
    Fri, 1 Mar 2002 15:47:00 -0800
    ...01, 2002 3:30 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: WARNING- having A/C on high on 85' Westy or Vanagon = fire danger...
  • Re: Expansion Tank Sensor
    Historical mailing list - fgjh nmmm
    Fri, 8 Dec 2000 18:39:39 -0800
    Alas, I had this exact situation when my motor burned up...anyone having this should take it as a serious warning and fix it...
  • Re: Blue foil tragedy
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 5 Aug 2010 17:04:52 -0700
    ...which means you might be missing high and low rpm oil pressure warning, and evidently, charging warning - if the battery symbol light doesn't...
  • Temp Warning Light Mystery
    Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
    Sat, 19 Sep 1998 18:24:36 -0700
    ...The coolant level and composition is correct, the engine runs fine, and the temperature is perfectly normal, but once in awhile the temp warning...
  • Re: Brake warning light on
    Historical mailing list - B Feddish
    Mon, 1 May 2017 09:48:30 +0000
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  • Coolant level warning light - '88 GL - 2.1 WBX
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 5 Jan 2017 15:35:34 -0600
    What does it mean when that light turns on without blinking. Solid red. Stays on. Engine does not get hot. Temp needle never moves...
  • Re: "Rescue Tape" Usage Note
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Mon, 24 Jan 2011 11:38:34 -0800
    ...at 5:58 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote: > Without the low-coolant warning light my goose would have been cooked. > > Yours, > David >
  • RE: Fire warning #1201
    Historical mailing list - Lebron,Nathan
    Fri, 18 Oct 96 10:06:00 E
    Hey! How difficult will it be for anyone to get a front grill for me(round headlights). The junk yards in my area think...
  • Starter Questions?
    Historical mailing list - Greg
    Tue, 14 Mar 2000 10:05:42 -0800
    Greetings, List Members Is there usually any warning when a starter is on it's way out? Does it make any different sounds or...
  • Re: Oil pressure question
    Historical mailing list - James Creech
    Thu, 22 Mar 2001 10:11:03 -0500
    ...replace it as routine maintenance after so many miles or years (even with no warning light problems)? Jim 87 Westy GL 2.1 82k
  • Re: VW porn
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 17 Jun 2001 00:01:25 -0400
    At 11:31 PM 6/16/2001, BADASSBUS wrote: >Caution Adult Content! Ouch...a little more warning than that, please. Maybe even do without...
  • Re: (FIX) Re: Oil pressure mystery, resolved???
    Historical mailing list - Jfp w/3 WBXs
    Tue, 1 Oct 2002 20:08:07 +0000
    Hi Ben, I have a very simple voltmeter test for the 2.1L Dynamic oil pressure warning system. Let me know if you want...
  • Alaskan Virus
    Historical mailing list - Joachim Preiss
    Fri, 25 Apr 2003 14:18:37 -0700
    ...Gettin' enuff excitement from my vehicle, really don't miss the virus scan WARNING! popups. Joachim
  • Re: Problems at the Bus Depot - Warning about poor service
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 6 Jan 2006 16:38:42 -0600
    > Remember, retail is a > very difficult business and many companies do little more than do > what is > minimally required to make a sale. That...
  • OIL warning light up
    Historical mailing list - The Westy man
    Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:39:26 -0700
    And the buzzer is going too. What could be all of a sudden. It was always fine. And it does not start until go...
  • Re: flashing coolant light purpose (Friday non-sequitur and long)
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 23 Sep 2011 08:59:08 -0700
    ...The Central Warning Computer was telling me there is some sort of water problem... I knew what 'wasser' meant. This was my first water...
  • 2.1 dynamic oil pressure system
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:18:19 -0700
    So today I had the opportunity to deal with the oil pressure warning system on a 2.1. Unsuccessfully I'm afraid. Here are...
  • Re: oil pressure
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
    Mon, 7 May 2007 10:09:11 -0700
    Actually i do not get a blinking, meaning even with a hot engine and idling now warning occurs. With a cold engine the same...
  • Left Lane bandits, I was ticketed
    Historical mailing list - Leif Paulsen
    Fri, 9 Apr 1999 10:13:28 -1000
    ...He got all tough guy on me so I took my warning and wiped my #$% with it. I did not then and still don...