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• Re: Vanagon gas tank capacity?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Fri, 1 Oct 2004 23:35:28 -0500
  ...repeatedly going thru the boot up cycle ( led flashing, glow plug lite gloing , fasten seat belts lite on. also, the fuel guage was reading...
• Re: Getting parts numbers (& rumor of dealer parts departments)
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 01:11:57 -0800
  ...the fiche, so you can point to the part with your own finger (or pencil, better yet). HOT FLASH, BY THE WAY: According to...
• Re: Looking at buying a Westy, some questions.
  Historical mailing list - two-tone brown
  Fri, 10 Dec 2004 20:08:56 -0800
  ...at one point even the little plastic cables that hold the glove box upright when open snapped on me and distributed the shit therein...
• Re: Duh! What gear we in?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 08:27:38 -0700
  If you didn't shout or get angry you just built up a bunch, a big bunch of brownie points. Did you need them...
• Re: advice on new propane tank
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 22 Mar 2017 14:26:31 -0400
  ...the point of containing an explosive mixture before you > > > can use it or the first time you light something it could flash back > > > through...
• Re: Enroute Camping
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Wed, 4 Jul 2001 11:28:46 -0400
  ...Camping at the Walmart in Kissimmee, Florida is prohibited by local ordinance but there are no signs in the lot to point out this...
• Re: 758227.jpg
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 25 Oct 2005 09:34:53 -0400
  ...At this point, almost half the alternator capacity is used for lighting. Add the radiator fan on high speed with the AC or heater...
• Re: Backup light switch malfunction - blinking backup lights when shifting
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 22:06:39 -0600
  ...additional washer but when I got it to the point that it didn't flash >>the lights when shifting gears the backup lights wouldn...
• Re: cooperative Westy ownership?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:02:35 -0700
  ...all because they had lights >> > flashing, strange noises, and refused to stop and check them out. When >> > people rent or borrow a vehicle it...
• Enroute Camping
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Tue, 3 Jul 2001 10:03:05 -0700
  ...On many state highways and even interstates there are vista points that are not marked "no camping" or "no overnight parking" After dark in...
• Re: Diesel Subaru Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 21:49:18 -0500
  Once the Diesel is up and burning, the vapor point is already exceeded so there is no longer an advantage. Yes, Diesel is harder...
• Re: Ignition question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 31 May 2007 08:54:25 -0400
  ...Also, now when I turn on my bright lights >>the dome lights flash with the switch. Lastly the ignition switch when >>turned to the...
• Re: Front Heater shutoff options
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 23 May 2012 22:04:15 -0400
  Below is a flashback, but the most recent message is from 3/31/12. It works great. I have no (working) AC so every...
• Re: Phydaye Phollies ... an oldie. that's it. just an oldie. :)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 10 Jan 2009 15:28:05 -0600
  ...a dog barking on a chain 30 feet >> away with a flashlight in my mouth. >> >> Jim >> >> On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 8:43...
• Re: Brake Light bulb (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Jack
  Sun, 19 May 2002 12:31:49 +1000
  ...The key point here is that they are switchable. I once did this in my Volvo (taillight burnt out, didn't have a spare...
• Re: cooperative Westy ownership?
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:56:09 -0500
  ...all because they had lights >>>> flashing, strange noises, and refused to stop and check them out. When >>>> people rent or borrow a vehicle it...
• Re: Ron's Subliminal and not so subliminal msgs WAS: busdepot.com Beep ???
  Historical mailing list - Ron Semko
  Mon, 4 Mar 2002 10:39:24 -0500
  ...he is using marketing methods, so a'hhhhhhhhhh what's the point?</P> <P>That you don't like Ron, or you don't...
• Re: Alternator Charging Woes
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 31 Jul 2003 08:52:42 -0400
  ...Belt OK? Alternator would be grounded through the engine mounting points. Jay "Barry E. Muller" <bmuller@UTOLEDO.EDU>@gerry.vanagon.com> on 08/25...
• UPDATE Re: Oil Pressure System Confusion...
  Historical mailing list - Ryan
  Sun, 1 Jul 2007 15:33:17 -0400
  ...Oil Pressure System Confusion... >> >> Regarding the dynamic pressure warning system on the 86 and ups; I get a >> flashing light and buzzer scenario at...
• Re: advice on new propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Wed, 22 Mar 2017 15:45:50 -0700
  ...the point of containing an explosive mixture before you > > > can use it or the first time you light something it could flash back > > > through...
• Re: 2.1 puked coolant near oil filter when hot
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Thu, 12 May 2011 22:22:30 -0400
  ...I bet it was a tiny split 13 months ago and the > weakest point in the system. I know I looked at that hose...
• Re: Refrigerator: Fup...Fup............Fup
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Mon, 4 Sep 2006 22:16:39 -0400
  ...Looking at > the flame shows a little flash of yellow, but not always. > > I let it run for an hour and a half, it...
• Re: CCC's bay area explosives extravaganza!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Jul 1996 18:50:09 -0300 (ADT)
  ...After about 4 balls the candle pointed into the balloon and the next shot was fatal. By this time the ballon had arrived over...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer-Arrgh!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 1 Aug 2010 19:29:10 -0700
  ...turn on the key, oil light does not flash. which means the low rpm portion is not working .........it's probably been that way...
• Re: running hot....any ideas?
  Historical mailing list - rsf
  Sat, 4 Feb 2006 01:27:15 -0500
  ...if remember correctly this tends to involve the light flashing when its not supposed to be flashing. also one other variable on this system...
• Re: Fwd: Re: gas odor in engine compartment
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:26:22 -0800
  ...Turn on the ignition to the point the pump come >> on. then y ou have 30 pounds of fuel pressure all the way back...
• Re: [Syncro] Front diff lock light not blinking
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 11:38:10 +0200
  ...I think it's the bulb, but I haven't replaced > it yet. > > Any pointers? > > PerL > 87 Syncro 112i > > --------------------------- ONElist Sponsor ---------------------------- > > GRAB THE GATOR...
• Re: dometic problems...
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Wed, 26 Aug 1998 23:03:33 8
  ...light flashes) > (5) press "start" button > > at this point, though it may take a couple of rounds of the above > procedure, the clicking stops...
• Re: 1.9 Running issues when wet out
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 22 Jan 2011 16:17:19 -0800
  ...Then again I don't > really know anything. > > Any advice at all pointing me in ANY direction at this point is welcome. > > -- > Thanks, > > Jeff...
• Bus Speed Records..Was: Safe highway speeds
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Sat, 14 Dec 1996 03:10:16 -0500 (EST)
  ...as in, the speedo on my '69 pegged itself on its own starting point. back in augusta we have this streatch of I520 that...
• Re: Did a silly thing, white elephant acquired
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 8 Sep 2022 17:49:18 -0700
  ...wrote: > That would be great man cave decoration furniture.Throw some flashing LEDs > on it.-Dick W.-Sent via my phone. > -------- Original message --------From...
• Re: Battery usage shouldn't be our style. (p-mail)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Elliott
  Sun, 6 Aug 2006 18:35:36 -0700
  ...What is the point of this comment? Is it supposed show that my comments are invalid because I use batteries (re-chargeable and solar...
• Re: Phydaye Phollies ... an oldie. that's it. just an oldie. :)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Jan 2009 12:53:46 -0800
  ...a dog barking on a chain 30 feet >> away with a flashlight in my mouth. >> >> Jim >> >> On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 8:43...
• rebuilder blames coolant for failure under warranty
  Historical mailing list - zampano
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 21:21:16 -0800
  ...The temp indicator suddenly rose all the way to the top, stay there for 10 seconds, with the LED flashing, and then went back...
• Re: Update to power steering rack replacement- Surfacing shaft suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
  Sat, 14 Jul 2007 21:46:39 -0700
  ...my point is, i don't think you'll be able to do any sort of repairs, especially on rusted spots, that will hold...
• UPDATE: helping VWoA
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Apr 1996 21:40:44 -0500
  ...Now that is a point of disscussion. Many like the car but are afraid it will be priced right out of the market. Most...
• Fwd: Re: Refrigerator Problems
  Historical mailing list - Ron Mighton
  Mon, 24 May 1999 16:22:53 -0400
  ...On mine it points to the right for OFF and straight up is >>ON all the way. On newer models they went away from...
• Re: Fright Night!!!
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Thu, 8 Mar 2001 03:03:54 -0600
  ...GAS!! Puzzled, I got a flash light and looked up > underneath, and as I was watching, a drop of fuel fell from the edge...
• Good Bus Depot Experiences + Arm Rest Repair
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 22:11:43 -0700
  ...That should reveal the metal pivot point that the arm rest swings on. It will also give you a better look at the culprit...
• Re: [WetWesties] Help needed- non-Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Mar 2016 10:52:47 -0500
  ...It could be the battery is tired and running the emergency flashers finished it off. Folks don’t think about but 4 22 watt...
• Smartphones for Vanagoneers; was RE: CB
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:08:57 -0700
  ...I haven't paid for any apps at this point and I don't plan to. Many of the free ones are "ad supported...
• Re: � � � Help with diagnosis (please)
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 12:52:27 +0100
  ...temperature gauge middling, ran OK until a vibration at 60-65 mph getting worse, to the point that rear-view mirror blurrs, not throught...
• Trip Report: Sequoia/Kings Canyon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Jul 1996 13:05:14 -0400
  ...He and a buddy moseyed on over with a big flashlight and some sticks, and commenced to throw rocks at our visitor. The bear...
• Re: oil light question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 1 Jan 2014 11:29:22 -0500
  ...Regular flashing is not an OP light symptom, but is indicative of a missing coolant sensor wire, which he says is the situation on...
• Re: Am I crazy?
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Wed, 3 Apr 2002 18:44:52 -0800
  ...I am mechanically inclined, as all VW owners either are or will be at some point. I don't mind doing the work, in...
• Fwd: Re: Re: Fwd: Re: gas odor in engine compartment
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:11:18 -0500
  ...Turn on the ignition to the point the pump come > > >> on. then y ou have 30 pounds of fuel pressure all the way back...
• stranded in northern Virginia, urgent help needed.
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 27 Dec 2005 21:03:52 -0500
  ...With lights flashing and buzzer buzzing, i pulled over and realized (through deductive logic) that at least one of the connecting rod bearings were...
• Re: '86 Westy coolant questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 7 Apr 2012 14:01:35 -0700
  ...I sue this as > a sign that it is time for replacement. > > As for turn signals-flashers there are no relays in the back...
• Re: buying a westy out of state, how do I drive it home legally?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 16:33:39 -0700
  A topic from the Vanagon list was a good reason to cross-point to the Vintage list... It has been a while since I...
• Re: 88 Newbie makes trouble for self
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 19:09:45 -0600
  ...Light flashes at start up, > but still trying to establish test points and parameters with a new sender > on the way. > - Seller tells me...
• Re: how to change alternator belt?
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Sun, 27 Dec 2009 21:59:46 -0600
  ...mm fasteners on the alternator. > Fire the engine off at the point to make sure the belt is where it belongs, > turn off the...
• Re: Some potentially stupid actions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 5 Nov 2010 08:51:16 -0500
  ...In a few moments that would > be a "Whump" sound, and a flash of flame would rush up the tube and set > the rag...
• AW: Help with diagnosis (please)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 00:03:30 -0700
  ...temperature gauge middling, ran OK until a vibration at 60-65 mph getting worse, to the point that rear-view mirror blurrs, not thought...
• =?us-ascii?Q?RE:_______Eight_Function_Digital_Display_for_the_Vanagon?=
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 30 Oct 2005 21:56:54 -0800
  ...If you wanted to, you could make it so it would flash a light or sound a buzzer to draw your attention as well...
• Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 13:37:12 -0800
  ...would be like not having a flashlight or head lamp along. I think I've made my point. I hope it has some impact...
• Re: Brake light circuit current with trailer, WAS: Re: No High Beams
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:17:33 -0700
  ...And the turn signal and 4 way flasher can handle the load of 3 or even 6 turn signal bulbs all flashing at once...
• Re: Do U carry spare ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:58:13 -0700
  ...Flashlight batteries to run points ingntion, water for brake fluid, etc. The old string for throttle control - try that with a mondern drive-by...
• Re: Do you ever pat your Vanagon on the head and say thanks?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 1 Aug 2014 17:10:13 -0400
  At this point Fun Bus gets treated like family. I pet it, pat it, and say please take me where I want to go...
• Link to pdf brochure form BC Forest Safety - resource road use
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Tue, 21 Jul 2020 13:07:43 -0700
  ...they are behind us honking horns and flashing > high beams. In short they have a job to do and fast... so yes sometimes we...
• Euro-Elec: FIX 87 Volkswagen vanagon, temperture gauge
  Historical mailing list - "Jon Higgins (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Fri, 7 May 1999 19:59:54 -0400
  ...gauges immediatly began to flash and the gauge went up to the hot line within a minute. When the lights were turned off the...