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• Dual Air Conditioning in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 23:05:32 -0500
  ...There is an over pressure switch to protect the system from excessive refrigerant heat/pressure. Both evaporators have R134a expansion valves. The system was...
• Re: Engine overheating - Need Advice
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Thu, 17 Feb 2005 22:44:44 -0500
  ...Thermostat and thermo switch changed and system properly bleed. > > Idled engine for 20 minutes .... no problem. > > Took test drive at highway speed .... 20 minutes...
• Re: Resolved: Re: Oil pressure light comes on after about 7 minutes.
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 17:31:08 -0800
  ...The oil buzzer is operated by > >>> the high (.8 > >>> bar/11.3 psi) switch. This switch closes when oil pressure is > sufficient. > >>> If the...
• Re: AC Question
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Fri, 28 Mar 1997 18:11:23 -0500
  ...85 GL I see >no evidence of either a high or low pressure switch. It would be a very >simple mater to attach gauges...
• Re: Oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 10 Jul 2015 08:44:24 -0700
  ...Oil pressure > > I've got two oil pressure guage setups. One takes pressure from the > pressure switch that monitors oil pressure at the cam...
• Re: 87 Westy, A/C Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Jul 2014 09:29:34 -0400
  ...Does this sound like the high pressure switch, or an outside air temp problem? I've heard that the A/C systems don't...
• Re: Oil light?
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Sun, 17 Dec 2000 04:33:27 EST
  ...The oil pressure switch conductor may have a high resistance short to ground especially where it is routed between the engine tin and the...
• Re: Overheating during idling
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 23:53:46 -0400
  System not holding pressure. Common problem is the cap. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92...
• Resolved: Re: Oil pressure light comes on after about 7 minutes.
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 14:00:28 -0800
  ...The oil buzzer is operated by the high (.8 >>> bar/11.3 psi) switch. This switch closes when oil pressure is sufficient. >>> If the...
• Re: oil light question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 1 Jan 2014 08:56:11 -0700
  ...A clogged oil filter can also cause the low pressure light while the high pressure buzzer may not come on as that switch is...
• Re: Low Oil Pressure vs. Cooling System Efficiency (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Sat, 29 Sep 2001 08:06:21 -0400
  ...come on after extended highway or mountain driving and especially after prolonged idling in city traffic. My VDO oil pressure gauge often indicated as...
• Re: oil pressure buzzer
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 3 Jul 1998 10:43:15 -0400
  ...The oil pressure light > and buzzer comes on, usually after highway driving when slowing down for a > stop or a slower speed zone. A...
• Re: chronic valve tapping
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Sat, 21 Apr 2001 09:30:10 -0400
  ...pump back up. >> I switched from using Castrol 20W50 oil to Mobil1 synthetic 15W50 after experiencing the dreaded oil pressure warning buzzer a few...
• Re: Stray wires around the fuse block Help!!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:51:28 -0700
  ...It comes from the rear A/C high freon pressure switch to trigger the middle stage of the radiator fan whenever the pressure gets...
• Re: 2000 rpm buzzer of oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 6 Apr 2019 19:06:03 -0700
  ...On my '88 Westy, while replacing the connector to the higher pressure oil switch, I replaced about 1/2 of the OE brown wire...
• Re: Oil Pressure observation.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 31 Jul 2011 13:42:51 -0400
  ...Very good stuff > and will hold higher pressure than a 15w-40 Diesel oil. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• 2nd go through on Oil pressure alarm problems problems--this is a good one for any one up for a challenge.
  Historical mailing list - Kath Gene
  Wed, 20 Sep 2006 07:11:54 -0600
  ...The resistance of the low pressure was high until I started the engine then it went to almost nothing. The high pressure switch worked...
• Re: A/C hose
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Mon, 19 May 2014 00:06:38 -0700
  ...I checked the high pressure switch in the D pillar and it showed no continuity. When I bypassed the switch, the clutch engaged. I...
• Re: what causes low oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 8 Jan 2004 19:05:37 -0600
  ...come on, the low pressure switch on the bottom between the push rod tubes and the high pressure switch near the crankshaft pulley which...
• Re: Rislone Ring Seal and Other Oil Pressure Thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 09:05:44 -0400
  ...changed oil pressure switch with a new one. - changed wiring for oil pressure switch and traced insulation - took out oil pressure relief valve and...
• Re: Oil pressure ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sun, 23 Nov 2014 06:30:15 -0500
  ...I tried 2 different OP blue pressure switches with the same results happening. Dennis Jowell Scotch Hollow Farm > On Nov 23, 2014, at 12...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon A/C question
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Mon, 28 Jul 2014 21:03:42 -0400
  ...Just fill until the pressure builds high enough to activate the clutch. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
• Re: Resolved: Re: Oil pressure light comes on after about 7 minutes.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 18:25:32 -0500
  ...The oil buzzer is operated by >>> the high (.8 >>> bar/11.3 psi) switch. This switch closes when oil pressure is sufficient. >>> If the...
• Re: oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Mon, 7 May 2007 22:39:24 -0400
  ...to the 0.9bar switch. >> Thanks >> Thomas >> > > Thomas: > > So it is unrelated to overheating. Have you checked your oil pressure relieve valve? > If the...
• Re: Digifant problem update
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 16 Jun 2002 18:36:58 -0500
  ...Here is what i did. > > revivified fuel pressure and fuel pressure regulator are OK.....Pass > > Switch distributor/hall sensor..........same result...........runs ok until...
• Re: Oil Pressure observation.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 31 Jul 2011 12:04:43 -0500
  ...Very good stuff and will hold > higher pressure than a 15w-40 Diesel oil. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
  Historical mailing list - Derek Burgess
  Sun, 2 Mar 2014 11:10:32 -0800
  ...at full power highway speeds... That brings my oil pressure up a little too. >> >> I've seen my oil pressure decline a few psi...
• Re: Still doesn't add up, was: Re: [Syncro] Oil pressure mystery , resolved???
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 1 Oct 2002 09:57:02 -0600
  ...oil pressure, a problem for sure > but maybe not critical. > > Now, you may still be having a problem with the high pressure switch, if...
• Re: VANAGON FOR SALE? HELP Diagnosis needed STAT!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen T. KIRBY 610-454-3941
  Wed, 30 Apr 1997 07:43:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...It is caused by the resistance of the wire and connectors from the ignition switch to the starter solenoid. The resistance gets higher as...
• Re: Cleaning contacts/Oil light buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fernandez
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:05:49 -0700
  ...stuff, and put it back on a few times) the high > pressure oil switch (the one by the water pump) the scares have subsided...
• Re: Tachometer in a weekender?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 24 Jun 2015 21:49:46 -1000
  ...would need to ground the high rpm oil pressure switch ( used on 86 and later 2.1 wbxrs ) to trick it into thinking all...
• Spooked!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 19:28:34 -0500
  ...I hit the switch, the engine started right up, oil pressure light went out. I noted no strange sounds, and the oil pressure alarm...
• oil cooler and misc
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jun 96 09:53:44 EDT
  ...c) oil pressure- since oil pressure was directly related to oil temps it makes sense that overall pressure would be higher on average. There...
• Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 2 Mar 2014 20:39:42 -0600
  ...at full power highway speeds... That brings my oil pressure up a >> little too. >> >> I've seen my oil pressure decline a few psi...
• Re: AC Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:30:18 -0400
  ...Either excessive head pressure or the radiator fan switch high speed will put the fan into high speed. If the radiator switch puts the...
• Re: Radiator/Condensor fan
  Historical mailing list - Timothy J. Hannink
  Mon, 11 Aug 1997 09:16:14 -0400
  ...That 12V also supplys one side of the A/C Refrigerant High Pressure Switch. Has the Vanagon been running hotter than it normally does...
• Re: Cooling fan issues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 20 Jul 2016 17:59:53 -0400
  ...From the radiator switch there is only low speed and very high speed. From the AC system there is low speed and a higher...
• Re: Proper Brake Pedal Feel/Travel?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:44:34 -0700
  ...normal pressure required to activate > brake lights. > > I replaced MC not long after buying Westy. I don't recal bleeding the > switch. How is...
• Re: Running hot, what can be the matter
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 16:56:02 -0800
  ...is running at a higher and higher temp >as time goes along. > >I put in the low temp fan switch from the bus depot...
• Re: Vanagon a/c
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 24 May 2011 20:30:06 -0500
  ...It's not nearly as efficient and it runs at a much high pressure that the old Vanagon system has problems with. > > The R12...
• Re: Broken Oil Pressure gauge/sender?
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:45:03 -0500
  ...FYI the VDO oil pressure gauge(not sure of the model number) when sensor wire is not connected or is connected to higher than...
• Re: Oil Pressure observation.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 31 Jul 2011 14:38:35 -0700
  ...Very good stuff and will hold higher pressure than a |15w-40 Diesel oil. | |Dennis | |-----Original Message----- |From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Re: Oil Light Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 25 Mar 2005 00:33:02 -0500
  ...Sounds like the high pressure switch was disabled by shorting its wire to ground. Either oil pressure warning signal could be due to a...
• Re: Cleaning contacts/Oil light buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 21:25:41 -0700
  ...stuff, and put it back on a few times) the high pressure oil switch (the one by the water pump) the scares have subsided...
• Re: Gas Milage and the Fuel Pressure Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Fri, 11 May 2001 04:08:45 -0000
  ...Unfortunately, I'm looking at 15-16 on the highway. The posts on the pressure regulator have been interesting, but here's the situation...
• Re: AFM ADJUSTING
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 20 Feb 2005 15:27:28 -0700
  ...Those holes become very obvious at higher rpm. Also used on some street rods for power boost by dropping exhaust pressure at higher rpm...
• I need help, please
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 2 Dec 2022 11:34:39 -0800
  ...cap and rotor - NGK BP6ET are recent. - Throttle body switch checked fine - Idle screw on throttle body cleaned - A good fuel pressure regulator was...
• AC parts
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 23:48:17 -0400
  ...harness, front switches, condensor, and the black relay are all gone or spoken for. However, I still have the high-pressure hose (to evaporator...
• Re: A/C Fans 2nd and 3rd ?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:57:43 -0500
  ...Got ZGringo back frohe a/c shop and have the > old > > trinary pressure switch on and all is cool. A/C starts immediately and...
• Re: oil leak source
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Tue, 30 Sep 1997 11:00:54 +0000
  Tonya, > it's an oil pressure switch (whew!). Great news, they said part > $18, labor $45 (something I think I'm willing to pay...
• Re: Fwd: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:14:39 -0500
  ...With the 20W50 the pressure did drop to around 10 psi in hot conditions and long highway runs. Thanks for the suggestion, and for...
• Re: Spooked!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 20:09:54 -0500
  ...I hit the switch, the engine > started right up, oil pressure light went out. I noted no strange > sounds, and the oil pressure alarm...
• Re: Crazy intermittant rich running finally solved!
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 09:27:57 -0500
  ...The last thing I measured was the fuel pressure. It turns out that the fuel pressure is about 5 psi too high when the...
• Re: Update and question inline VW Van block swap (in progress)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 18 Sep 2010 12:55:35 -0700
  ...Light bright when oil pressure is high/light off when OP is >>> low..is there a way to reverse the action of the lamp...
• Parts for sale and want to buy.(MA)
  Historical mailing list - Paul Kirsch
  Tue, 24 Nov 1998 18:22:39 EST
  ...set or complete unit, RH. High beam or complete headlight assy for 90 RH. Power steering pressure switch Thanks, Paul Kirsch 90 GL, 115K...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch R&R
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 20 Apr 2007 06:21:43 EDT
  ...The "high side" oil pressure switch located just below the crank pulley and next to the oil filter mount has developed a crack in...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 11:47:22 -0800
  ...power to the power steering pressure switch > > > > 15/LH Digital input from the power steering pressure switch > > high when power steering is engaged > > low...
• Advice on Evaporator Icing
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 09:43:45 EDT
  ...I am wondering if the evaporator icing is related to the non-functional high/low pressure switch, thermostat system for the A/C (since...
• Re: buzzing fuel pump - additional info
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 27 Nov 2000 19:04:39 -0800
  ...The only "issue" with the Rabbit fuel pump is > there is not a clamp on fitting on the high pressure end like the Vanagon...
• Re: A/C Shuts Off over 55mph
  Historical mailing list - KEITH HUGHES
  Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:34:49 -0700
  ...If you get above the high temp setpoint on the radiator temp switch, it cuts the A/C to cool the engine (the condenser...