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• Re: syncro transmission bash plate project finished
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 24 Jun 2012 22:34:28 -0700
  ...to cut and shape Al rather than steel - doesn't rust - lighter than same gauge steel (steel plate could be much thinner though) - I...
• paint code for two tone dark brown and beigh 84 camper
  Historical mailing list - Rob Wright
  Sat, 14 Sep 2002 10:20:40 -0500
  ...If anyone can help it's a dark brown on the bottom and a much lighter brown beigh on the top. I f anyone...
• pics of strange Black interior (Re: Is a black interior common??)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 10:23:59 EDT
  ...usually it was a darker grey stripe on the lighter vans and a silver stripe on the darker vans. chris
• Re: 215's fitting in the spare tire compartment?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 16:41:52 -0700
  ...if I let about half the air out of it - I carry a >portable, cig lighter compressor so it's easy to pump it...
• Re: Eurovans future
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 00:53:01 EDT
  ...The G60 versions are lighter up front than then 6 cylinder version, and the 6 cylinders need to wind up a bit to have...
• Butt warmers (was Re: '88 Vanagon with "thing" on steering column??
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  14 Jan 97 16:00:00 EST
  ...she picked up somewhere that you could plug into your ciggy lighter. Seemed like an good inexpensive alternative to the real thing. Martha, care...
• hard to open slide'n door
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Mon, 4 Jan 1999 11:24:02 -0800
  ...Is there a protocal to make it open with a lighter hand? Or is this one of those fixes that requires tinkering to get...
• Re: Westy vs. non-westy Vehicle Weight
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 21:17:03 -0400
  ...1595 kg > > 2WDs are generally 150 kg lighter. > > PerL > 87 Syncro 112i
• So far away
  Historical mailing list - Guillermo Manuel de Villena
  Wed, 2 Jul 2003 19:53:28 +0200
  ...What�s the use of that little conexion at the front part between the cigarette lighter and the courtesy light near the co-passenger...
• Re: USB power?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn MacDonald
  Fri, 9 Sep 2011 09:27:49 -0400
  ...I was referring to the way the cigarette lighter plugs seem to wiggle out and not be working when you think they are... Shawn...
• Re: Tracing wires?
  Historical mailing list - joseph Trussell
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 10:00:31 PST
  ...as I could, became completely frustrated, and yanked out the cigarette lighter. Apparently that was the problem; I put in a new fuse and...
• Re: vanagon airco switches (mounting panel)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Fri, 20 May 2011 20:37:58 -0400
  ...are mounted in a little panel between the radio and > cigarette lighter). Does someone know the parts number of this panel? I > cannot find...
• Re: Carbon monoxide detector
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 1 Jul 2009 18:43:25 -0600
  ...after I found out CO is .96 to 1 for oxygen (lighter) and tends to rise when heat is applied.I think a better...
• Re: electrical/convenience stuff (solar)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 May 1995 13:03:32 -0300
  ...The local car/hardware store sells a 12v solar charger that plugs into the cigar lighter for trickle charging/topping up, about $40. tim...
• '91 wolfsburg Van for sale in Denver
  Historical mailing list - Ashford, William L
  Tue, 13 Jul 1999 15:42:07 -0600
  ...Interior good with exception of a few cig-lighter burns on dash and pass. arm rest (the previous owners passengers must have be il...
• Fwd: A Final Question about Oil...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 01:09:31 EST
  ...They have 2 to 3 times the cranking power, self supporting (no tranny bushing) and are lighter than stock. This might be a good...
• Running a TV/VCR in a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Royston, Jerry
  Fri, 11 May 2001 12:02:45 -0400
  ...Does anyone have any suggestions? I was thinking about buying one of those AC/DC converters that plug into the lighter and then using...
• Re: Alloy rim question
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 29 May 2002 21:51:39 EDT
  ...The lighter alloys will reduce your unsprung weight slightly yielding a very slightly better ride. The tires will also be slightly wider. That will...
• Re: Inverter at Radio Shack
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sun, 4 Dec 2005 07:05:21 -0500
  ...The > hard part to understand is how a 300 watt inverter can be expected to > work with a cigarette lighter plug. In the VW...
• NO VW CONTENT "hot/cold Igloo coolers found"...
  Historical mailing list - MtnGal
  Fri, 12 Mar 1999 07:03:57 -0800
  I went shopping for school paper and notebooks and came across those Hot/cold coolers that plug into your cigarette lighter at McFrugal's...
• Electrical Help nEEDED - 90' Carat
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 18 May 2007 09:34:29 -0500
  ...Dome light works, radio works, I think the Lighter works - no dash lights - any ideas? I'd like to try to fix this before...
• Re: Re; Missing a hole in my Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Sun, 2 Dec 2001 15:34:40 EST
  ...The socket they use makes a better connection than our cigarette lighters do. How many of you have to fidget with your cell phone...
• Re: Air scoops
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 13 Apr 2013 14:40:29 -0500
  ...that link goes to a piezio lighter. Would y ou chack the link please? Thanks, John On 4/13/2013 7:46 AM, Tim...
• Re: vanagon winter maladies - frozen door locks
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 25 Nov 2010 11:14:46 -0800
  ...anyone use a lighter to heat the key a little and get the lock moving? WD40 good for getting the moisture out of a...
• Re: Friday - Disaster averted
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:33:42 -0400
  ...The other two got off lighter than you did -- one had a few seconds warning and ran away, the other was instantly ducked under...
• Re: eerie cig. liters?
  Historical mailing list - Clark Langstraat
  Tue, 18 Jul 1995 08:19:52 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Moneypenny, my '71 Westy > My Vanagon cig lighter has irridescent(sp) green circle around it, just like some watch hands and cheap glow in...
• Lighter Receptacle '88
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Mon, 27 Jul 1998 09:17:39 EDT
  My cellphone plug falls out of the existing receptacle in my '88. I believe that it is larger diameter than the american standard. I...
• [SYNCRO] Dif Lock
  Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
  Sun, 20 Feb 2000 15:33:37 -0800
  ...my cell phone and reached over to pull out the cigarette lighter and pulled out the diff lock instead. I immediately realized my error...
• deep cycle: best place to put? best size?
  Historical mailing list - Sheilah Rogers
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:17:39 -0700
  ...ground it or something.) so has anyone found the "perfect location" for their second lighter install?
• Re: Weekend project started on Friday
  Historical mailing list - Richard Smith
  Sat, 6 Jun 2015 07:00:33 -0700
  ...http://www.banggood.com/Dual-USB-Adapter-Charger-Cigarette-Lighter-Sockets- Digital-Voltmeter-p-949446.html http://goo.gl/Ffd6Rb ..r On 2015-06...
• Re: O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 08 Dec 1996 19:52:50 -0800
  ...I doubt I'll go back to the dealer again for anything, unless I need another one of those $40 cigarette lighters... Dan Fuller...
• Re: Thoughts on Larry, the list, and State Your Ages!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 10 May 2004 18:18:29 -0500
  ...The Type 2 is lighter in weight and will deliver better performance. Stick to your type 2. Stan
• Re: Not able to engage any gear
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 4 Jun 2011 10:43:55 -0400
  ...Not able to engage any gear I had a problem recently where my clutch got lighter and lighter and it eventually stopped engaging. I...
• Re: Swapping '86 front end onto '82
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 12 Feb 2005 23:38:53 +1300
  ...to be considerably lighter. >I suspect that is not >much, but probably the fabbed steel part is a bit lighter. I am puzzled, >too...
• Re: Doing another rear aluminum bumper
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 2 Aug 2022 10:35:13 -0700
  ...7:54 AM Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: >> >> Wanted something lighter than my previous and with no trailer hitch. >> Trying to mimic the...
• Re: Alcohol in gas
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Fri, 6 Jan 95 15:28:02 PST
  ...Is there some european (DIN?) standard 12V outlet that is used over there the way we use cigarette lighters here as a source of...
• Re: kitchen lamp wiring to get 12V where?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 12:53:30 -0400
  ...So we called it "the groove" as in "where's the stove lighter?" --------- "it's in the groove". We liked the name and our...
• Re: Aux. Battery-Stereo Amp question
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 11 Aug 2004 09:01:00 -0700
  ...I used to plug my solar panel into the lighter socket for my auxiliary battery. As long as current flow is low (less than...
• Re: Westy RV battery question (fire concern)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 5 May 1996 21:07:22 -0400
  ...I just connect the >+ and - poles to a BASIC DESIGNS12-volt cord (alligator clips and cigarette >type lighter adapter) and then plug in the...
• Re: Strong dual USB?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 25 Jun 2021 17:33:01 -0400
  ...I'm not an electrical expert. > > The cigarette lighter outlet, brake lights, interior lights, are on an > 8 Amp fuse. > > The internet shows charge...
• Re: Multi gas detector location
  Historical mailing list - Jared Planter
  Mon, 20 Mar 2017 02:16:51 +0000
  ...The device detects propane, methane and carbon monoxide. > Carbon monoxide is lighter than air and will rise, propane will do the > opposite. > Thus, this...
• Re: Yet another westy table hack
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 27 Apr 2021 21:48:45 -0700
  ...I have to think that any lighter design will be spendy. Even speedholes on that plate increases cost. Ah well. Alistair > On Apr 27...
• Re: gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Tue, 1 Jun 1999 23:25:18 -0400
  ...Of course, now that all the AC stuff is out, we're about 300 lbs lighter according to one estimate. -Karl Karl and Kristina...
• Re: Strange hole in dash
  Historical mailing list - Chris Holtz
  Mon, 14 Jan 2002 22:06:27 -0800
  ...Mon, 14 Jan 2002 21:05:51 -0800 > >Anybody know what the little hole about 6" to the right of the cigarette >lighter is...
• Re: Blog Post: Rear USB Charger Install
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 20 Jul 2015 09:21:26 -0700
  ...I don't need the cig lighter receptacle , but the voltmeter would be handy just for an at a glance check http://www.banggood...
• need advice on charging light coming on in my 90 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - David Cohen
  Wed, 2 Dec 2009 02:12:28 EST
  ...I also purchased a black and decker can cooler than plugs into the lighter socket. So, I had my car stereo running, the can...
• Radio wiring and wire hacks by previous owner???
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 19:46:11 -0400
  ...He had hacked the wires to the lighter for a double power outlet installed near my right knee. He told me it was for...
• Solar Panel Sale
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sat, 14 Aug 2010 20:30:54 -0700
  ...a battery, or various types of voltage connections including a cigarette lighter type, 9V, �etc. �Sale price: �$169.99� I've never used one...
• Re: The lighter side of camping... cartoon
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 26 Sep 2001 16:30:32 -0500
  The server strip off attachments to protect list members from virus attacks. Thanks for the thought. Stan Wilder On Wed, 26 Sep 2001 15...
• Re: Official Vanagon CB Channel
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Fri, 19 Apr 2002 21:56:42 -0500
  ...Guru this morning, I found out the syncro TD rear springs are in fact lighter duty than the Westfalia rear springs--- I went to...
• AC Controls
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 17 May 2008 21:45:59 -0700
  ...the duct above down to the dash next to the cigarette lighter? I'm cataloging the year to year differences and I'm curious...
• Re: two questions
  Historical mailing list - Casey, Tim
  Thu, 19 Dec 96 15:45:00 PST
  ...Ozone is much lighter than O2, that's why it rises way up >there and floats. Hence the much touted ozone layer. So maybe...
• RE: alt. & OXS lights freaky
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Wed, 29 Jan 1997 14:34:25 -0700
  ...the cigarette lighter socket will do fine ... and when you catch the vanagon with the idiot lights on: 1) Turn on lots of stuff...
• Respray
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Tue, 11 Nov 1997 18:55:12 -0000
  ...and limit rust? Can you change from a darker to a lighter colour? What about metallic paint? Should it be done by a VW...
• westy owners, wanna carry an extra spare tire, but lack the space?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 10:45:04 EST
  ...inflates with a regular bicycle pump that operates off your cig lighter (they sell them anywhere) email for more info- chris
• Re: Cigarette lighter socket standard?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Aldrich
  Mon, 5 Nov 2001 14:57:54 -0500
  This sounds like the European standard plugs. I have the same problem in my Saab. Fortunately the adapters aren't hard to find. Sprint...
• Re: Speedometer wheel clip
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 19:58:35 -0700
  ...anything usually leaves me with a funny feeling and a lot lighter > wallet but if that's what I have to do I'll...
• Need help from across the border
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Lepage
  Sat, 17 May 2008 00:48:11 -0400
  ...these to Busfusion I would definately make your fuel bill much lighter even at the price of gas these days. If you can do...
• batteries
  Historical mailing list - Ken & Sue
  Wed, 28 May 2008 12:24:59 -0400
  ...80 mph!!!!!!! Lighter than lead batteries. Smaller too. Thousands of charges compared to 600-700 charges on the old lead wet ones. We are...
• Re: Westy Electrical Outlet on Dash ?? (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Mon, 5 Oct 1998 07:48:03 -0700
  ...It does not pull out easily like the cigarette lighter plug accessories. Perhaps some of our European members (or Bus Depot?) could procure some...