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• Re: fuse box
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 18:49:55 -0700
  ...It may depend on how close the wiring harness connections of > the 85 > verses the 86-later and how the fusebox/relay plate is...
• Re: Valet 711T system was electrical mystery
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 5 Dec 2013 23:13:26 -0500
  ...Just finding the Vanagon wiring diagram pertaining to the power locks was tricky. I eventually found it on 97.163-164. I think that...
• Re: need electrics advice..wiring in some gauges and..
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 2 Oct 2010 17:11:36 -0700
  ...fuse in the wiring for the adjustable dash lighting circuit. Mark Don Hanson wrote: > ...and I am such an electrical dunce that I'm...
• Re: Charger recommendations for camper?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Mon, 17 Nov 2003 20:21:08 -0500
  ...while plugged into 120VAC. > >This would require wiring in some kind of charger from the electrical >box(es) inside the low cabinet to take...
• Re: electric outlet
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 10:22:11 EDT
  ...The wiring in between is what is commonly referred to as Romex. It is typically a 3 conductor wire used in house wiring. The...
• Re: Electrical Fire in the Engine Bay
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:12:41 -0500
  ...Unfortunately, part of the harness from that ignition box with the relays branches off carrying the wiring for the Idle stabilizer, the power steering...
• Re: The Otter Has (CRASH) Landed!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 4 Nov 2009 08:51:04 -0500
  ...Siliconed and held by electrical >> tape >> 4.      Fuel filter not secured >> 5.      Multiple stretches of loose wiring. Must be resecured. >> 6.      Front wheel bearings...
• Stereo Wiring
  Historical mailing list - Chris Pittack
  Wed, 27 Aug 1997 12:34:47 -0700
  Hello Collective, I have a question regarding the wiring of my stereo. I recently installed an after market Sony CD Head Unit, Boston Acoustic...
• Re: Power Inverter wired into 110 Voltage circuit
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 13:29:00 -0500
  ...The (small) inverters I've used have had specific prohibitions against wiring them into house or RV 110vac systems. Haven't got enough bux...
• Re: Headlight Relay
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 21:18:24 -0400
  ...I'm not very good with automotive electrical wiring so trying to figure out what I did wrong isn't going to be easy...
• [NVC] Airing trailer tires?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 11:27:59 -0700
  ...Re-did the wiring, brought it up to CA code. Added a backup light, too. Anyway, the tires are only a couple of years...
• Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 12:49:19 -0800
  ...I can read wiring diagrams. But wiring > diagrams don't describe where wires are physically routed. My guess is > that there is are no...
• Re: relay cost question
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sat, 30 Nov 2002 04:36:24 -0800
  ...electrical shop should be able to test it for you. $239 is probably about right to replace the relay and all the wiring, with...
• Re: Throttle Idle RPM question
  Historical mailing list - Ramon Hill
  Thu, 1 Oct 2009 16:46:37 -0500
  ...two black hoses going to it, and one electrical connector at one end ... Unclip the wiring connector and clean the contacts. All those things...
• Re: Electrical setup: Photos and details
  Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
  Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:53:46 -0700
  ...Photos and details > I wanted to send an update on the big electrical project that I undertook. > > My goal was to make the AC...
• Re: Electric lock operator - replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 21 Jul 2022 13:04:18 -0500
  ...I have to modify the wiring to it with a female plug to >>> match. Can't find them anywhere. I prefer NOT to solder...
• Re: Master Cylinder Reservoir Cap Vent: @ Electrical Connection?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 14 Sep 2012 17:33:18 -0700
  ...You can look at our Vanagon Bentley and see the wiring diagram changes for 85 to support the later reservoir cap with float switch...
• Re: 82 diesel with an 86 gas engine
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Sat, 29 May 1999 19:43:34 -0700
  ...Finally, since the wiring looms are completely different, I would wonder how that was converted and whether all electrical functions are working OK. Roland...
• Re: Help! Problems on the road! Smoke! or something that smells like it, a...
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Tue, 23 Mar 2004 10:49:16 -0500
  ...I agree on the electrical problem, sound like a burned motor or wiring issue, bur be sure you know what burned coolant smell like...
• Re: Hook ups on Canadian Westies
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 31 May 2012 22:02:41 -0600
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: [VANAGON] Hook ups on Canadian Westies > > Canada vans that there is the electrical plug hook all the way at...
• Re: led replacement for overhead westy light
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 24 Jun 2006 03:51:56 -0400
  ...but 6v just for corrosion? i thought my electrical >system was fine... shoot. Follow the voltage drops around the system, prepare to be surprised...
• Battery and alternator - generic auto electric
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sun, 23 Mar 2008 13:14:15 -0400
  ...vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com To really test it I would energize all the electrical consumers, lights, fans, A/C, 1400W sud-woofers etc.. and...
• Installing A Second Battery
  Historical mailing list - Chris Uzzi
  Tue, 16 Dec 1997 12:23:46 -0800
  ...I can tear a car's motor down and rebuild it, but when it comes to fooling with the electrical system I tend to...
• Simple and obvious
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 20:25:06 -0800
  ...The wiring is now ten years old (91 Jetta), so not to confuse you , Digifant ll running the 95 ABA Golf engine. Some of...
• FW: Car Care [TRACKING DOWN A BATTERY DRAIN - 02/16/2000]
  Historical mailing list - Brian Asbury
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 13:14:41 -0600
  ...from the electrical system until the parasitic draw is identified by a drop in voltage. I would start by accessing a wiring diagram to...
• Re: Maintenance Saga: '84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 11 May 2011 18:30:23 -0700
  ...Seemed simpler when I first looked at a Track Wiring Diagram. But if I was going to continue owning 73-later VWs, I made...
• Re: 84 Gas Engine Rabbit Question...No Vanagon Content
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sun, 12 Sep 1999 21:13:40 -0400
  ...Flaherty wrote: > > Hi Volks: > > Anyone know of a rabbit mailing list, or web site where I can download a > wiring diagram? > > Major electrical failure...
• Re: digitool
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 16:32:35 -0700
  Have you tried http://www.van-cafe.com/ and their Electrical Diagnosis Tool, not sure if it will work with dijijet? I have a...
• Re: Won't run, yet I got 12 Volts ...
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 2 May 2011 13:49:05 -0700
  ...source > and the wiring brings all those electrons back to the positive side of the > battery. > > To make all DC electrical stuff learn Ohm...
• Re: Headlights and Grounds
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 15 Feb 2005 18:31:11 -0500
  The wiring and ground connections for the headlights is barely adequate at best, when new. Probably a bean counter decision, not engineering. Run the...
• Re: Mini Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:40:02 -0500
  ...Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com> wrote: > > > I know absolutely nothing about electrical/wiring - but I would think that > > even with one of those small...
• Fiberglass Taped Exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 17:42:39 PDT
  ...Plus the fuel lines, >the electrical wiring and so on. > >I am even considering wrapping the exhaust pipes in the fiberglass tape >often used...
• Aux Battery Charging Alternatives Question for the Electrical Gurus
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 18 Jul 2007 09:51:51 -0700
  Right now I have wiring in place for three ways to charge my aux battery. First, and permanently connected, is the alternator when engine...
• Re: Disconnecting my loud ticking clock?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 5 Jan 2008 19:07:56 -0500
  ...the clock (front of the bus) you'll easily see both electrical connections. One is even labeled +12v. You do realize that there are...
• Vanagon Intermittent Misfire
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Vanagon Intermittent Misfire
  February 29, 1992
  ...025 906 302, is available to resolve this condition. * remove electrical connector from air flow sensor (see Figure 24-174) * install converter assembly, Part...
• AC system wiring questions (SOS)
  Historical mailing list - radish150
  Sun, 18 Mar 2001 17:15:15 -0800
  ...Another mystery box that appears to be AC only is the small electrical box about 1.5x2x1 with several AC wires connected too it...
• Re: Need Help diagnosing a Non-starting '86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Thu, 24 Sep 2015 20:33:57 -0700
  ...Since it is an 86 the exact wiring path can vary. But since this may have started with work done on the alternator it...
• Headlight wiring harnesses and voltage drops
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 23:38:29 -0700
  I am in the process of making the finishing touches to my prototype wiring harness for installing high powered lamps in our Vanagons with...
• Maybe the Starter?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Edwards
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 18:09:00 -0700
  ...Anyway...put a new engine in, etc....now it seems that there are a few electrical problems. Probably my fault....when i bought the...
• Re: Engine Conversion Eurospec vs. nonEurospec
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 21:12:56 -0800
  ...First off, I have not had any electrical problems, hesitations or rough idle. David at FastForward put the wiring harness together as a simple...
• Re: Yee haw, got my solar setup installed
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 28 Aug 2005 22:56:43 -0500
  ...I found the fuel delivery (fuel relay) electrical > problem within 10 minutes using the known wiring of the vehicle in the > Bentley manual. > Michael...
• Re: Engine quit
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:13:26 -0700
  ...Sometimes the wiring from the engine wiring box to the ECU power relay box. Even the ignition switch though probably not in this case...
• Fresh air fan and A/C stuff
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 23 Jun 1995 11:26:36 -0500
  ...I'd check the switch/wiring first before replacing the fan. The vanagons tend to fuse electrical components closer to the ground side of...
• Re: Aux Battery Charging Alternatives Question for the Electrical Gurus
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 18 Jul 2007 13:24:14 -0400
  ...Aux Battery Charging Alternatives Question for the Electrical > Gurus >Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2007 09:51:51 -0700 > >Right now I have wiring in...
• heater blower replacement
  Historical mailing list - joseph Trussell
  Tue, 5 Aug 2003 12:19:39 -0600
  ...I also cleaned up the stereo wiring--there was a lot of unneccessary junk from the stock wiring back there, and I was able...
• Re: Help Please; engine bogging loseing compression and shutting off
  Historical mailing list - John Klun
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 13:54:10 -0600
  ...When my mechanic pushed the electrical connection tight, my problems went away... Chris W wrote: > [ I apologize in advance for the lengthy post ] > > Hello...
• Re: 120A or 150A Alternator Source?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 29 Oct 2007 07:34:54 -0700
  ...Do you really > need more alternator or better wiring. The wiring is not adequate for the > output already available. Keep in mind that most...
• Re: Fuel line insulation.
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Tue, 18 Feb 2003 20:04:26 -0800
  ...This is the plastic sleeve that is used to protect electrical wiring, hydraulic hose (power steering) etc. Black in color and is similar to...
• Re: Signal light flashing too fast.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Neal
  Sun, 19 Nov 2023 05:31:38 -0500
  ...When I put it back I may have hooked up the wiring incorrectly and since then it flashes too fast -- similar to what happens...
• Re: 89 vanagon burning plastic odor
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 9 Feb 1999 22:04:15 -0800
  ...a fried rear AC housing/electrical fire, I'd check that housing if you are so equipped. Wiring, relays(if any, PO didn't...
• Re: Headlights and Grounds
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 02:17:03 EST
  ...The sheer act of separating then joining the electrical connection might be all that is necessary to once again establish a secure electrical contact...
• Re: How do you replace the electical switch on the bottom of the lock cylinder?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 18:48:23 -0800
  ...pull the steering wheel, unplug the wiring, pull the > > paddle switches, remove and replace the ignition switch. > > Easy as pie David! :-) > > > > On 3/2...
• Re: Total loss, RIP
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 23 Feb 2018 11:12:53 -0800
  Knob and tube wiring works fine as long as it's used as intended. Unfortunately, it usually isn't today. It's usually 14...
• Re: Back-up lights
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 30 Oct 2013 21:41:56 -0700
  ...Jump from power source to supply side of switch, eliminating wiring from >> dash to switch - lights go out. >> >> I'm just learning electrical, but...
• Re: Help! Electrical issue I need to solve in <3 hours!
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Robinson
  Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:20:44 -0700
  ...When gently pulling on some >> wiring under the dash, all of a sudden the stereo stopped and the >> interior light I had on started...
• Re: Can rain cause this problem? (electrical)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 May 1998 08:02:13 EDT
  ...Whip out a wiring diagram and find those cicuits, look for frayed or pinched wires in those circuits. Just a guess, but if you...
• interesting but prohibitivly expensive engine swap idea
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 10 Dec 1999 00:18:48 -0500
  ...like on c5 corvette two 20 gallon "side pods" with a center output and stock input electrical: 2 separate wiring harnesses one for engine...
• Re: How to fix the digital clock?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:34:14 -0400
  ...So what's the best way to check these wires? (I am not very electrically minded. I do have a volt meter gauge and...
• Re: New fuel pump and filter - still noisy!
  Historical mailing list - Janne Ruohom�ki
  Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:10:24 +0300
  ...2 spark plugs per cylinder and all the high voltage silicone wiring and tubing covered with steel pipes. Oh.. this was a military airplane...
• Re: '86 still plagued! (was rich running)
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 03 Jul 1997 18:12:20 -0400
  ...Just on chance, slip some electrical tape between each wire and around the bunch to make sure that they're not making contact with...