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• Re: Electric Water Pump (was: Re: Electric Vanagon? Now really useful tips..)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 20:30:18 -0800
  BMW went to an electric water pump. Main reason was the engine heats up more quickly thus is more efficient and stays cool better...
• Re: '87 Westy, electrical stuff, hazard lights
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:33:01 -0700
  ...On 10/16/2012 2:04 PM, Marc Perdue wrote: > As long as we're talking electrical stuff, any ideas why only the right...
• Re: Slow turnover when starting.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Olsen
  Sat, 14 Apr 2012 01:49:40 -0400
  I'm getting some good electrical advice, but I did jumper a fresh battery directly to the starter. I've also, at this point...
• '87 Electric Locks (Motor)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Pittack
  Mon, 7 Jul 1997 08:38:22 -0700
  Hey Now! I'm repairing a faulty electric lock motor. Had a faulty yellow power wire. Locks now work great except they are out...
• Re: Can the Sunroof Be Motorized?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 May 2002 11:24:46 EDT
  ...there is no "optional electric sunroof opening kit" for the vanagon. just be glad that you can open it and it doesnt leak.. look...
• Re: Sliding Door Intermittent Electric Door Locking Problem
  Historical mailing list - David Stell
  Fri, 20 Jul 2001 22:04:21 -0500
  ...Sliding Door Intermittent Electric Door Locking Problem > Hi, > > I'm having problems when locking my sliding door in conjunction with the front > doors. Occasionally...
• Re: Opinions wanted: Overhaul or Eletric?!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sat, 3 Jun 2023 06:49:02 -0700
  Thanks for the link to Cafe Electric. It got me thinking. I sold my '84 Westy some time ago, because it was getting too...
• Re: Distributor/Spark Plug die-electric grease
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 28 Apr 2010 21:20:15 -0700
  ...Distributor/Spark Plug die-electric grease > Hi, > > I have a 91 Westfalia that I am doing some basic maintenance on. New > distributor/rotor, plug...
• Re: Motor Scooter hung off backside?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Sat, 3 Jun 2006 13:38:42 -0700
  On 6/3/2006 12:54 PM Greg Potts wrote: > Hi Mike, > > My parents picked up a small electric scooter a few years ago...
• electric or hydraulic power steering
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Fri, 18 Mar 2022 14:59:58 -0400
  ...Been researching the electrical steering kits, seems like the downside is I'd lose the collapsibility of the steering column in the event of...
• Re: Electric Locks
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 4 Jun 2021 22:38:58 -0600
  ...Electric Locks > > Houston, I have a problem! > I have a 1991 Carat with electric door locks that don't work. I pulled the door...
• Solar Panel outdoor electrical connect
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sat, 25 Jun 2011 23:51:55 -0800
  ...I'm not completely opposed to putting another electrical connector through the side wall of the van, but would prefer something I can mount...
• Re: Idea for A/C and camping
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 18:12:21 -0700
  ...bus 82 A3 GTI Westfalia turning into a hybrid electric Stretch Several EVs (Electric Vehicles) Have owned way too many VWs to list. :-) http...
• Electrical problem please help!
  Historical mailing list - Todd Lund
  Fri, 20 Jun 2003 06:33:37 -0700
  Good Morning, The LED panel, sink water pump and electric fridge igniter in my 90 Syncro are all not working. I checked the fuse...
• electrical woes
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 15 Jul 2007 16:54:15 -0500
  ...So my 85 Westfalia seems to be running a little slow electrically- speaking. Dash lights a little dimmer, windshield wipers a little slower. Lately...
• Rear Heat Exchanger
  Historical mailing list - William David Abeyta
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 18:25:51 -0800
  ...I parked and checked it out and found the plastic near the electrical connectors leading to the blower had melted. (source of the smoke...
• Re: electric or hydraulic power steering
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Fri, 18 Mar 2022 15:28:11 -0400
  ...Been researching the electrical steering kits, seems like the > > downside is I'd lose the collapsibility of the steering column in the > event > > of...
• Re: On the road and need some help
  Historical mailing list - Werner Schink
  Sun, 20 Feb 2011 22:58:14 -0500
  Hi John, Could be a wonky injector electrical plug. I've had this - the rubber cover hides the fact that you aren't getting...
• Re: Aircooled? - building my own interior heating system!
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Sat, 25 Nov 2006 14:58:55 -0500
  ...If it was practical, automotive engineers would have > adopted electrical heating a long time ago. > There are tiny little 12V hairdryers that are popular...
• Re: Interesting discovery, electric Power steering
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Tue, 28 Sep 2021 13:17:40 -0500
  ...Interestingly, it was > fully electric. No hoses or pumps . He had put in a manual rack then > added the electric assist. He loves it...
• Re: They said it couldn't be done....
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 25 Aug 2014 09:42:08 -0500
  ...I was surprised to find that the newer models had electric AC, and I did some investigating to find out its suitability for the...
• Re: NVC Re: VW gave diesel drivers what they wanted!
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Markett
  Fri, 2 Oct 2015 17:30:12 -0700
  I'm going to guess that you are reading this mail on an electric door stop. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 2, 2015...
• Re: Electric Locks
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 4 Jun 2021 22:52:48 -0600
  ...Electric Locks > > Houston, I have a problem! > I have a 1991 Carat with electric door locks that don't work. I pulled the door...
• 93 Eurovan engine electrical problem
  Historical mailing list - Carl Scheider
  Fri, 27 Mar 1998 14:10:53 -0600
  ...There have been many CV joints, heads, air conditioning, etc. -- Later! This problem is a complete loss of engine electrical. The engine stops, and...
• Re: SF mechanic?
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Sat, 16 May 1998 01:42:33 -0700
  ...I recommend them highly. -Otmar- 72(front),73(rear),76,78,82,87(parts) Stretch bus 82 Diesel westy turning into a hybrid electric...
• Re: electrical dimming
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 17:14:46 -0800
  ...once its running and i turn on a few of the electrical > gadgets like the heater fans and headlights, the electrical system seems to...
• Re: Hey folks; horror; New Beetle?
  Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
  Sun, 11 May 2003 13:00:42 -0400
  ...And, yes, it has electrical issues. However, all of them are pleasant. One of them is there is no door open buzz after the...
• Re: Summer's coming and my van is getting hotter than ever!!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Sun, 25 Apr 2004 11:18:50 -0700
  ...Yikes! What an electrical nightmare. Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf Of John Runberg Sent...
• Re: Diesel schmiesel...i'm thinking of going electric
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 24 May 2008 06:49:34 -0700
  ...Generally if it is good on gas it will be good on electric. If it is crappy on gas it will be expensive to...
• Electrical - '90 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ralph P. Geho
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 16:14:22 -0400
  Help Please - any of you electrical types out there. I am purchasing a 1000w Honda EU1000 generator. Its Specs are: AC output: 120v 1000w...
• Re: fuel pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Sat, 20 Jan 2001 20:33:28 -0700
  jofo@INNERCITE.COM wrote: > > Has anybody done this using a sending unit and electrical gage. I found a > VDO gage that goes to 11...
• 12 v plug & re-wire
  Historical mailing list - Apracticalguy
  Thu, 24 Mar 2005 15:34:58 -0800
  My Westy is over at GoWesty for a new starter....while we're on the subject of electrical.... Questions: 1. Would you have the...
• Re: Yet another Vanagon Hybrid thought.....
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 5 Oct 2007 16:03:29 -0700
  ...On 10/5/07, David Marshall <mailinglist@fastforward.ca> wrote: > THe issue with an ICE engine making electric power to drive a vehicle is...
• Re: [OT] Efficiency of electric heaters?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 9 Dec 2013 08:53:26 -0800
  ...Depending on your electric rate electric may be competitive with oil. > > Dennis, > From my phone. > ________________________________ > From: Rocket J Squirrel<mailto:camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM...
• Re: Elect heat
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 09:13:41 -0700
  At 10:30 AM 6/8/98 -0400, Don Gibbons wrote: >Considering that most camp-grounds have electric hook-up, Has anyone tried an...
• Locks, Windows, Viscous Coupling
  Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
  Fri, 24 Sep 1999 15:56:29 -0600
  ...Has anybody on the list done this? Do any of our friendly listers (or list vendors) have a Vanagon with electric locks that they...
• Re: electrical woes
  Historical mailing list - John
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 15:33:47 -0400
  Thomas Murray wrote: > > My wifes 91 Westie has an electrical problem. First the clock and > stereo shut down, then all the interior lights, now...
• Re: Electrical System Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Dec 2000 00:01:56 -0500
  ...Other parts of the electrical system (e.g., parking lights, interior lights, dashboard lights, turn signals, emergency flashers) work fine. When I turn the...
• Rear Heat Exchanger
  Historical mailing list - William David Abeyta
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 18:04:07 -0800
  ...I parked and checked it out and found the plastic near the electrical connectors leading to the blower had melted. (source of the smoke...
• Re: propane explosion
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 11 May 2007 05:42:50 -0700
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR John Bange typed: >> ... that runs on batteries and doesn...
• Re: [OT] Efficiency of electric heaters?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 9 Dec 2013 17:37:25 -0500
  Depending where you live electric heat can be extremely expensive or reasonable. Here on Long Island we pay close to $0.20/kwhr. However...
• Re: Electrical short, need advice...
  Historical mailing list - Brian Kelly
  Sat, 1 Sep 2001 21:38:21 EDT
  ...My > > electrical skills and knowledge are nill. > > > > Can one of you electricle gurus give me some pointers > > to finding out where the problem exists...
• Re: Tools
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 10 Jan 2011 21:48:20 -0500
  At 09:01 PM 1/10/2011, Rob wrote: >What's missing is my zip lock bag with the electrical connectors, >rings & splices... I...
• RE: generator article (another viewpoint on electricity :)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Nov 1994 08:13:06 -0800
  ...into the woods, I'm inclined to leave people and their electrical needs at home. Oh well, I guess I'm just getting old...
• Re: Aftermarket Bumpers & Class III hitches
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 17:38:40 -0700
  ...Westfalia Syncro GTI. "Power of two" http://www.evcl.com/strvan/strvan.html Several EVs (Electric Vehicles) Electric Vehicle Components Ltd. (650) 494-9255
• Re: Finger Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 14 Feb 2004 08:02:05 EST
  ...I read on the tube of dielectric grease that was always supplied with each electrical component I installed, that it enhanced the electrical conductivity...
• Distributor/Spark Plug die-electric grease
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Wed, 28 Apr 2010 21:38:53 -0600
  ...A recent post recommended that die-electric grease be used on the spark plug wires. Would the grease be used on the end that...
• Re: "Who Killed the Electric Car" NVC but timely..(sorry for off topic, moderators and list)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 8 Oct 2009 23:10:32 -0500
  ...And today's electric technology is far superior to the old EVs anyway. In other words, holding on to the old EVs would be...
• Re: Light Inside Camper
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 13:03:01 -0400
  ...The electrical wires for these lights run through the inside of this overhead metal panel and then behind the long thin wooden trim panel...
• Re: Strange electrical problem
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 14 Oct 2004 22:39:37 -0500
  ...Strange electrical problem I have a strange electrical problem. When I accelerate from a stop at night my dome lights come on and flicker...
• Re: They said it couldn't be done....
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 25 Aug 2014 11:37:52 -0300
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >>> >>> ---- Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> I looked into the electrical AC in the Prius a while back, interesting...
• Sliding Door Intermittent Electric Door Locking Problem - Problem Solved
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mundy
  Mon, 30 Jul 2001 00:24:07 +1000
  Thanks to those assisted in advice on my Sliding Door Intermittent Electric Door Locking Problem. For the record.... Yes the spring loaded brass rod...
• Re: electrical insulating goop
  Historical mailing list - Matt F
  Sat, 16 Feb 2002 14:53:26 -0500
  I use" Liquid electrical tape", by Star-brite. It is available at most stores that carry boating supplies, about $6.00 a can, but...
• Re: Electric lock operator - replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 21 Jul 2022 13:04:18 -0500
  ...to add the link,,, > > > https://www.amazon.com/Baomain-Insulated-Connector-Electrical-Terminal/dp/B01MRRMVZL/ref=pd_lpo_2?pd_rd_i=B01MRRMVZL&psc...
• contact cleaner: this one works!
  Historical mailing list - Merin, Lawrence M
  Thu, 15 Jul 1999 07:51:06 -0500
  Friends, In my former life as an Alfa Romeo owner, the topic of solutions to clean and preserve the integrity of electrical connections was...
• Battery and alternator - generic auto electric
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sun, 23 Mar 2008 13:14:15 -0400
  ...Re: [VANAGON] Battery and alternator - generic auto electric To: mordo <helmut.blong@gmail.com> Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com To really test it I...
• Electric door look actuators.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 2 Aug 2022 18:45:00 -0500
  ...Any suggestions! https://www.amazon.com/s?k=eurovan+electric+lock+actuator&crid=10VK93E6QXBFR&sprefix=%2Caps%2C87&ref=nb_sb_ss_recent_1_0...
• Re: Battery dead FAST!
  Historical mailing list - David Ohlemacher
  Thu, 30 Apr 1998 14:58:30 -0400
  My Sears special multimeter reads less than 2 volts on both batteries, but other electrical stuff works (lights, radio, warning lights and buzzers) What...
• More page updates, trailer hitch details
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Wed, 7 Oct 1998 21:29:56 -0800
  ...Several EVs (Electric Vehicles) http://www.evcl.com/strvan/strvan.html http://www.evcl.com/Picprev.html Electric Vehicle Components Ltd. (650) 494-9255
• Re: vanagon solar
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 19:04:57 -0700
  ...The solar panels generate electricity, but the electricity needs to be stored some place... the 2nd battery (hopefully your starter battery is charged and...