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• FS: 87 Westy Poptop Weekender need heads
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 1 Oct 2001 02:28:09 EDT
  ...Few cigarette burns in a couple of the seats. Needs rear bumper and there are two small dents. I was going to buy it...
• Re: Lovin' my new GPS!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 20 Jun 2015 07:22:56 -0700
  ...I cut a black Plexiglas plate and > mounted a cigarette lighter under it. The mounting bracket for the lighter > fits snugly into the ashtray...
• Re: Oven in a Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Jul 2001 11:11:50 -0700
  ...Plugs in to the cigarette lighter. Probably draws a ton of power. But on the plus side, you can buy that and a lot...
• Re: Lighter fuse is blowing
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Mon, 1 Nov 2021 13:00:46 -0400
  ...I use the cigarette lighter socket for charging > my phone, and have also used it to power an Engels fridge which it does > well...
• Re: EV Tires and Unique Splittie toy
  Historical mailing list - hal
  Sun, 17 Mar 96 18:20:22 EST
  ...Anyone else come across anything like that? It's blue w/ whitetrim and is about the size of 2 cigarette packs. PS: Rereading this...
• Re: Vanagon Gripes
  Historical mailing list - Bob Norman
  Sat, 5 Dec 1998 00:57:51 -0330
  ...No lights on the heat or AC controls but the cigarette lighter gets a > nice green halo... maybe a disgruntled smoker in design at...
• Re: Vanagon Gripes
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Fri, 4 Dec 1998 22:09:57 -0800
  ...No lights on the heat or AC controls but the cigarette lighter gets a > nice green halo... maybe a disgruntled smoker in design at...
• Re: Got the heater fan... how to put it in????
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Lee Harrison
  Wed, 24 Oct 2001 03:01:30 +0100
  ...when you realize that the cigarette lighter has become far too loose and it's getting on your nerves so much that you simply...
• Van projects: show & tell
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 12:52:07 -0700
  ...Installed cigarette lighter near rear seat to power computer off auxiliary battery. 5. Installed lights in close closet and above rear most storage space...
• Re: Vanagon Driver's seat and adjustable armrest available- Hard to find
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 8 Nov 2001 14:26:27 -0800
  ...The seat is in good condition with a few minor and hardly noticeable cigarette burns in the front seat area, but seat covers can...
• Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 17:27:42 -0400
  ...http://www.rescuetape.com/?gclid=COfGrbb13ZwCFQJD5godm3iDJA to a hose if it breaks. #7 "emergency" pack of cigarettes under the drivers seat in case I...
• Re: Cigaarette Lighter removal secret
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 12 Jan 2016 13:08:16 -0800
  ...Cigaarette Lighter removal secret > > What is the secret to removing the cigarette lighter from the dash. I > cannot see any way to remove this...
• Re: Why do you like your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Mon, 23 Apr 2001 19:21:26 -0700
  ...I do have however, a cool little cigarette outlet fan from a 70's? Porsche that I picked up this weekend from the Porsche...
• RE...electrical problems
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Bartnicki
  Mon, 28 May 2001 23:22:55 -0400
  ...If it stays on try the door switches and or cigarette lighter. then got the relays and pull each on until it goes out...
• VW Solar Battery Charger Location - Westy Roof Vent
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 18:15:12 -0400
  ...the support bar and down to the aux power plug (aka cigarette lighter) I have on the kitchen cabenet. Now we have to see...
• Re: Soundproofing pix
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 08:33:23 -0700
  ...2007-1989 = 18 years of dust, dirt, air-polution and German cigarette smoke .... Malcolm --- Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > For anyone who wants...
• Re: CB or cell?
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 16:06:04 -0400
  ...in the wide median likely started by some idiot tossing a cigarette butt out the window. We called on channel 9 trying to raise...
• t.v hookup for van
  Historical mailing list - Fetner Greg
  Tue, 17 Apr 2001 08:19:26 -0500
  ...an AC only TV and a 300 watt-plug-in-your-cigarette-lighter-converter (also from wallyworld) to power it all. The converter drew...
• Propane quick release parts for heater
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 12:05:17 -0700
  ...power would have some sort of attachment to plug it in (cigarette lighter?) easily. The only issue I am running into is finding the...
• Re: Cigar Lighter Wiring Question.
  Historical mailing list - Bill Monk
  Mon, 19 Aug 2013 00:46:03 -0400
  ...Troy <colorworks@GCI.NET> wrote: > >> <<I need to install a new cigarette lighter for my GPS unit and I'm wondering if this is...
• Re: vanagon and ham radio
  Historical mailing list - Philip Baird
  Sat, 27 Jun 1998 20:48:04 -0400
  ...arm afixed to the dash just to the left of the cigarette lighter. The body of the radio is under the driver's seat...
• Re: engine cooling fans
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Wed, 14 Aug 2002 00:46:57 +0100
  ...I'd shove this thing in when I > parked and turn it on (long cord and plug for cigarette lighter?)- maybe > some sort of...
• Re: anyone bought a Coleman thermoelectric cooler?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 12 Jun 2002 19:54:55 -0400
  ...its like a little > frige, but its > portable like a cooler..runs off 12v household current or you can use the > cigarette lighter adapter...
• Re: Stereo Suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Lee Peterson
  Thu, 15 Feb 2007 19:43:48 -0800
  ...It looks stock in my dash and the amber illumination matches the dash, I had to put an amber cigarette lighter in also to...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 8 Apr 2014 to 9 Apr 2014 (#2014-202)
  Historical mailing list - James Pensyl
  Thu, 10 Apr 2014 21:29:36 -0400
  ...Carbureted 1.9L engine! > 3. Cleaning the Pop-Top Flocking? > 4. Cigarette Lighter (9) > 5. Is Bob one our ListMembers? (2) > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Date: Wed, 9...
• Re: Hooking up interior lights to Aux. Battery?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 16 Apr 2006 21:39:59 -0400
  On my '85 Westy (same basic wiring) I set it up so the aux battery runs the interior lights, the radio, and the cigarette...
• Is something killing my starters?
  Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
  Sun, 26 Jun 2016 18:09:26 +0000
  ...I have one of those cigarette lighter volt meters that consistently shows 13.9 volts at speed. If it weren't a 1 year...
• Copy of: 85 westy weekender - longish ramble/sorry
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  10 Nov 96 13:07:45 EST
  ...You will also notice what appears to be a "cigarette lighter" recepticle under the inside of the front passenger seat mount pedestal. That is...
• Re: What do you use solar or an aux battery for?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 25 Jun 2015 11:38:40 -0700
  ...may be using the cigarette plus for power... I have seen that but I never figure out what's the purpose of the 2nd...
• RE: Trip Report: Border partings :-(
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 22 Jul 1996 11:20:40 -0700
  ...Several years back when Operation Zero Tolerance was in full swing, they confiscated an 18 wheeler for cigarette papers. No lie, I read about...
• RE: preventing theft
  Historical mailing list - Lebron,Nathan
  Wed, 18 Jun 97 08:49:00 E
  ...So, a friend in Brooklyn with VW who uses the cigarette lighter as the cut-off switch. He simply takes the lighter when he...
• Fwd: <syncro> front locker/rear locker
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 12 Jun 1998 12:49:43 -0400
  ...centre diff as front locker LED), and I got a >bonus cigarette lighter out of the deal. Low profile, fits/looks nice under >the...
• Re: HEAT glorious heat!!!
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Fri, 15 Feb 2002 11:50:40 -0500
  ...to clear the windows after we stopped for some fun and games, we would still be sitting there shivering and smoking our cigarettes. Rich
• Re: starter woe...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 22:39:32 -0500
  ...I put a voltmeter in the cigarette lighter to observe a voltage drop when the key is engaged to and being held in the...
• Re: Replacing copper propane lines
  Historical mailing list - Trooz
  Sat, 30 Aug 2008 16:50:45 -0700
  ...It's kind of like cigarette smoke: it's in your hair, your clothing, the curtains, the upholstery.... YOU may not smell it, but...
• Re: Michelin Roadside Emergency Kit
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 6 Apr 2010 09:22:15 -0600
  ...Very nice > jumper cables, 12v air pump that plugs into the cigarette lighter to air > the tires, a light that flashes red yellow or...
• Westfalia Propane Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 13 Aug 1999 20:59:34 -0400
  ...It is more than a cigarette lighter, but less than a stove burner. The tank is full (3 gallons), and is sitting upright (top...
• Re: Dashmount options for smartphone
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:52:11 -0700
  ...FM transmitter with plenty of room for power > plug to the cigarette lighter. There are multiple vendors of this mount but > they all should...
• Re: DVD Player; Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 20 Mar 2003 00:47:36 -0500
  ...You can power the laptop off a convertor from the cigarette lighter. Plus you can also put games on it to give a different...
• Re: An overview of 14 electric math?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 24 Nov 2003 23:48:53 -0600
  ...Power consumption of vehicle electrical leads (average values) Backup lamps 25W Battery ignition 20W Blower motor 80W Cigarette lighter 100W Fog lights 35W each...
• Re: loose cigarette lighter
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:11:01 -0500
  The original socket is not the right size to firmly hold most of the things you will want to plug into it. In the...
• Re: Dash Cigarette Lighter Removal
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 1 Apr 2010 08:49:03 -0700
  Hi, local vanagon owner had same problem so I put some images on my blog. In effect the plastic ring has to be removed...
• Re: Electrical help please!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 19 May 2009 23:33:56 -0400
  ...97.64, current track 69 shows fuse S8 -- as you can see it feeds the cigarette lighter, the interior lights, and the brake lights...
• Re: Coleman lantern?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Mon, 8 Aug 94 9:12:05 PDT
  ...It has a cigarette lighter plug in so I can charge it while driving as well as a 110V AC adapter as well. Got...
• Re: TV/VCR-AC/DC Question
  Historical mailing list - Leif
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 12:04:58 -0700
  we use a power inverter (89$) this connects to your 12 volt cigarette output and then you can plug any regular appliance into it...
• Re: A/C to be or not to be
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Thu, 13 Jan 2000 11:23:26 -0500
  ...is that the headliner usually will always show where it was. Cigarette tar stains and whatever on the headliner. You will also have a...
• Re: FS: 87 Westy Poptop Weekender need heads
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 30 Sep 2001 23:38:05 -0700
  ...Few cigarette burns in a couple of the seats. Needs rear > bumper and there are two small dents. > > I was going to buy it...
• Re: spotlight
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Tue, 20 Feb 2007 21:46:19 -0500
  ...We also have the handheld, portable, higher candlelight power plug into the cigarette lighter models. The usage factor is about 10,000 to 1...
• Re: Lighter plug in dash a big joke...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Jan 2005 10:06:09 -0500
  The stock cigarette light socket is the wrong diameter for standard accessories. A piece of Velcro placed on the plugs will help them stay...
• weird things happening (peripheral VC)
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Fri, 23 Dec 2005 17:26:08 -0500
  ...First - while driving, I'm listening to the radio, and I plug my cellphone charger into the cigarette lighter to charge the phone. All...
• Re: NVC: The dirtiest job on the planet
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 5 Dec 2011 10:33:17 -0700
  ...just because you lust after my beautiful body, I hear > gold cigarette lighters are out and automatic transmissions are in > this year. It wouldn...
• Help with radio install
  Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
  Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:21:40 -0800
  ...the glove box, my clock and the illuminated ring around the cigarette lighter are now all working again. I have been left with one...
• Re: Apostrophes & spelling - RPMs? not
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Sat, 26 May 2001 11:30:20 -0500
  ...About as handy as locating gas leaks with a lit cigarette lighter. Chris. ----- Original Message ----- From: Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@worldnet.att.net> To: Chris...
• Re: Woah! Didn't see that coming!
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Fri, 31 May 2013 20:34:04 -0700
  ...Prepping for my trip tomorrow, I took out this cell charger that I bought that fits into the cigarette lighter to test it out...
• Re: CDN Tire Inverter questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 21 Apr 2005 20:17:49 -0400
  ...Go for the 300 and plan to install a proper cigarette lighter socket and 10 gauge wire for a 30 amp load. 300 watts...
• Re: weird things happening (peripheral VC)
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 23 Dec 2005 17:44:00 -0800
  ...to the radio, and I plug my cellphone > charger into the cigarette lighter to charge the phone. All of the sudden > I'm getting...
• Re: VW camper van article
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Fri, 18 Sep 2015 09:19:26 -0700
  ...today's wave of hippies who now stand around smoking Clove Cigarettes and play Hackey Sack. So next time you see one if those...
• Silver box under dashboard 88 Vanagon - what is it?
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Fri, 16 May 1997 22:18:53 -0400
  ...wires and German writing on it about the size of two cigarette packs behind the glove box. Just curious - what is it? Second question...
• Re: A close call with propane....
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Fri, 14 Aug 1998 11:56:44 -0700
  ...a 50/50 chance that I would have had a lit cigarette >dangling from my mouth when I opened that door. One more reason...
• Single relay kit arrived... now what?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 26 Dec 2003 15:16:51 -0600
  ...have any good advice on how to hook up a second cigarette lighter in the rear? I'll warn potential respondees that an answer...