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• Re: FYI Satellite Radio Users
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 13 Feb 2005 11:20:30 -0500
  ...drop device, since the Sony runs on 6 volts) to the remote amplifier turn-on lead on my indash stereo, so when I turn...
• iPod solution?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 10 Jun 2005 15:36:48 -0500
  ...Between that and a remote I'll never have to get out of bed. http://www.alpine-usa.com/products/leading_technology/leading_tech...
• Re: Stereo in an '85 A/T with A/C
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Fri, 23 May 2014 12:54:55 -0400
  ...Love it! Just basic, looks factory and the remote is excellent for camping when you are in the back. It also has weather band...
• Re: "Remote" Propane Tank Usage
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:02:49 -0700
  At 4/12/2012 07:02 AM,Don Hanson wrote: > > Now for the vanagon content: If they retro-equip the under Westie tanks >with...
• Suspended animation
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Rathke
  Mon, 10 Oct 1994 16:00:15 -0700
  Well, since it is so quiet, and the T-1 lines are down to my remote sites..... I'll post a question. I just...
• generators.
  Historical mailing list - Wagner Michael
  5 Jul 1995 14:22:55 -0800
  ...has anyone looked into toting a portable generator around with them? do the benefits of remote power outweigh (literally!) dragging the generator around???
• Scary Virus alert: SubSeven 2.0 Server
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Mon, 18 Oct 1999 21:59:31 -0700
  To all, I found a remote-control virus on my PC, while doing other maintenance. It is a fairly recent one (Oct. 4, 99...
• Re: New stereo w/remote
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 10:24:43 -0400
  > A timely posting... I stopped in at the Crutchfield store this morning > (Harrisonburg) and was pleasantly surprised to learn that > they now carry MB...
• Re: Dash Radios
  Historical mailing list - Ron Newton
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:24:30 +0300
  ...lots of new features like remote control. Should I expect any problems mounting a new DIN radio??? Is there enough clearance inside the radio...
• Re: Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 18:56:39 -0800
  ...This was before the advent of remote controls. Finally, I recall adding headlight protectors prior to a trip to Alaska. At the time, the...
• Re: Starting system quirk - diagnosis help needed
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 15 Feb 2014 18:45:34 -0500
  ...The next time it's balky either get someone else to turn the key or use your remote starter switch. Either way, rap the...
• Re: '82 Diesel vanagon. Starter isn't turning over.
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Wed, 24 Aug 2022 11:10:28 -0700
  First try a remote starter (or jumper wire ) between positive battery and the solenoid. This will narrow it down to either a starter/solenoid...
• Re: Aftermarket rim fitment.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Fitzsimons
  Sat, 21 Dec 2002 22:15:18 EST
  ...a part of the world with rain, heavy snow, mud and remote forest service roads in terrible condition they_are_the best handling and...
• Re: Frtidge Door Mod (Need feedback)
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 14 Nov 2004 11:11:26 -0800
  --- Jim Felder <felder@KNOLOGY.NET> wrote: > Wouldn't it be easier to get another 3-way switch and "remote" it > outside the door? I...
• Re: DTV Transition and AC/DC TV in Van
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:21:33 -0700
  ...With Wi-Fi, it would be a snap, but remote > camping is another deal. Thx. > > >
• Re: Vanagon starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Fri, 12 Aug 2016 13:55:04 -1000
  ...Hook up a remote starter switch ... rig the coil wire so a spark can jump to ground. put a NOID light on a an...
• Re: Spotlight
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:51:37 -0700
  ...I'm envisioning a telescoping, remote controlled spotlight.....or maybe just a maglite wielding monkey running around up there... Miguel He who possesses art...
• Re: Remote Start Hookup - '88GL w/Manual Tranny
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 15 Dec 2013 15:13:21 -0600
  ...2013 4:12 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Remote Start Hookup - '88GL w/Manual Tranny > > What do you think the amperage...
• Re: Stereos
  Historical mailing list - Russ Ottey
  Thu, 3 Feb 2000 22:25:26 -0700
  ...The 8200 also has the luxury of a remote control so that when you are camping and going to bed you can play music...
• Re: Baffled - still no spark
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 27 Feb 2019 10:50:29 -0500
  ...Changed; Coil, Distributor, Computer > Connected the idle connections together. > Using a remote starter I have started in all kind of possible variations. > Cleaned the...
• Re: No Start Problem
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:03:41 -0500
  ...I'd recommend to start with a jumper wire (or mechanic's remote starter switch) from the control terminal on the solenoid to alternator...
• Re: JCWhipme where are you?
  Historical mailing list - Philippe Oudot
  Wed, 8 Jan 1997 23:31:53 +0100
  ...They deal in car parts & anything you might remotely think of as a >car part! > >Rob > Could anyone give me the JC's address...
• Engine swap 'apostates' and censorship
  Historical mailing list - Jay Fitzgerald
  Fri, 13 Mar 1998 22:45:06 -0700
  ...I know how to use my delete key to maximize my time and comfort much like the remote for the TV. If free discussion...
• Mechanic recommendations: Flagstaff / Grand Canyon area
  Historical mailing list - Chris Sullivan
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 06:56:37 -0700
  ...climbing the Arizona Divide, 50 or so miles from anything remotely called a "city". Looks like I probably blew a gasket or something.. I...
• Re: new stereo/remote
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 15:27:44 -0700
  I never saw a gimbaled unit in a car. Just pull out turntables of really bad quality. Mike On 10/18/04 1:52...
• Re: Auto conversion to Manual?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 18 May 2007 21:46:19 -0400
  If you were going to be in remote areas with an automatic, you'd at least want an aux battery and a spare starter...
• Re: Runaway Starter Saga Continues
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 6 Nov 2013 08:37:06 -0800
  ...keep the remote starter switch cables out of the fan belt area...lest you be found strangled under the deck lid...and don't...
• Re: 12v relay help
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 9 Nov 2007 23:11:20 -0500
  ...Your remote lock should have only been wired to control that one and everything will work as before. Your relay application is wrong. You...
• Re: Theft protection
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 08:15:36 -0500
  ...I envision something that would operate much like the remote locking system on a car. Except the solinoid would actuate a fuel valve, shutting...
• Re: [Syncro] 1/10 scale model remote control Split
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 2 Dec 2006 17:50:50 -0800
  ...aol.com> wrote: > > Volks, just saw a 1/10 scale model remote control Split by Maistro on > sale > at Zellers (Canada eh !). On page...
• 1980 AFM for 80 US model westy(Air Cooled)
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Sun, 3 Jun 2007 13:32:32 -0700
  ...I think it's the AFM, any suggestions??? Gotta get me one of those remote start buttons, can't run fast enough to make...
• Re: Syncro radio replacement
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sat, 12 Dec 1998 23:15:48 -0500
  ...Plus it comes with a really neat credit-card sized wireless remote! Rating A+++++++ Karl
• Re: Clarion CD/Receiver
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Thu, 8 Apr 1999 04:44:05 -0700
  Best Buy sold me a 606 10 cd Sony changer and the 45wx4 Sony 6100, AM FM Cass w/changer controls and remote for...
• Re: FW: URGENT: Stranded in Remote Area with disabled wife - please h elp!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 08:30:33 -0400
  >> starting it with a screwdriver. Crawl under van and short the starter terminals. > but do make sure that everything is in " neutral position The...
• Re: Tiico Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 9 Oct 2005 01:16:54 +1300
  ...I would advise anyone even remotely considering a Tiico engine >conversion to avoid this company and its owner, Peter B., like the plague. >They...
• Re: Getting to the battery (Swivel seat in the way)
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Tue, 25 Jan 2000 07:54:04 MST
  ...Even swiveling the seat doesn't help. > >Any ideas? I finally got it started by attaching to a "remote start" >relay the previous owner...
• Re: engine block heater
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 09:53:17 -0500
  ...IMHO, the best bet would be to install a remote starter that has the capability to keep the engine warm by running intermittently all...
• Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 09:32:50 -0800
  ...Personally I've never carried a remote starter switch, but you never know...... I like the idea of a switch in the engine compartment...
• Platinum 5000 btu catalytic space heater offered
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Mon, 1 Feb 1999 10:58:21 -0600
  ...Anyone on the list capable of "remote viewing," please just e-mail to me and tell me where it is. <G> John
• NO VW CONTENT: RE: biodegradation, organics, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Mon, 22 Mar 1999 13:12:57 -0800
  ...Whitney (The most hiked trail in North America!) and other heavy use remote areas. -Matthew 84 wolfsy
• LP tank
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 1 Dec 2001 15:58:37 -0800
  ...way to connect a larger tank to the existing without putting in a "T" and a valve when camping in a remote area? William
• portable generator to run portable ac unit
  Historical mailing list - Owen
  Sat, 2 Aug 2003 10:52:41 -0500
  ...We will be very remote and the night heat has me concerned. Ideally I would like to find an reasonably quiet generator that will...
• vanagon starter question
  Historical mailing list - Tim Milot
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 14:57:13 -0700
  ...The solution was to bridge the bat + on the solenoid to the start terminal, and trigger both by another remotely mounted solenoid. I have...
• Re: re. BMW seats in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Nov 2005 23:19:00 EST
  ...I have just never looked at the > brackets to see if it is remotely possible. I have seen the subaru seats > installed but I...
• Re: Radio stays on
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 3 Feb 2010 08:37:16 -0800
  ...Add a Thummer remote and you're in. The only drawback to all this tiddling is that none of the remotes allow you to...
• Re: FW: URGENT: Stranded in Remote Area...
  Historical mailing list - psavage
  Sun, 23 Jun 2002 20:25:12 -0700
  ...Stranded in Remote Area with disabled wife - please h elp! > Does it sound to anyone else like he may need the 'hard start solenoid...
• Re: Question: Westfalia purchase (eConsignmentShop.com)
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 11 Jun 2014 19:31:35 -0500
  ...and it is being stored in one of their >{franchise} warehouses in a rather remote BC community. The >transaction procedure is described as follows:
• Re: 89 Vanagon with airbags, tilt, leather,and automatic climate ...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 01:54:21 EST
  ...door arm rest, clock, console, > cup holder, carpet, rear deck release, remote gas release, tachometer, > steel wheels, rear window defroster, power antenna, pin striping...
• Re: Does this bidding look fish y to you?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 11:28:58 -0800
  ...Did you think your $1100 bid 10 days before the auction ended had even the remotest chance of winning a decent Syncro Westy? He...
• South African Vanagon: Source for parts?
  Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
  Mon, 5 Jan 2004 00:53:39 -0000
  ...It has the Audi 5-cylinder 2.6 litre engine, 5-speed manual transmission, power steering, electric windows and mirrors, remote central locking and...
• HOWTO: Installing aftermarket power door locks in an '85 vanagon westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Nate Saylor
  Tue, 26 Apr 2005 17:25:28 -0700
  ...when they find out my lovely '84 POS has power locks, remote starting, alarm, a killer stereo, and soon will likely have power windows...
• Re: turn key, wait for turn-over
  Historical mailing list - Bill Witz
  Fri, 6 Apr 2007 20:26:03 -0400
  ...I used a remote starter switch(out of gear hand brake on) and starter worked everytime.I then pulled off the plastic cover at...
• great sig file alert, was Re: Whine during acceleration
  Historical mailing list - Houston
  Thu, 27 Jul 2000 15:12:08 -0700
  ...Live down a remote logging road with a > sheep gate at the top. > Stay on the Blue highways. Cross into Baja at > Tecate - not...
• aux battery + jump starting
  Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
  Thu, 11 Nov 2004 12:40:31 -0800
  ...Hellroaring has a nicely designed product (remote module) that allows one to connect the aux to the main with the flip of a switch...
• FS: VANAGON Auto Trans COMPLETE, in W. Michigan, Rebuild kit other items
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Thu, 3 Mar 2011 18:18:25 -0800
  ...Bought it for an AT van which I no longer own Remote cooler kit - generic - New- $20 2 water rings: one plastic and a...
• Looking for a auto door lock part
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 12:26:10 +1200
  ...It is available with or without remote. Don't know whether they will sell locks for individual doors, but even so the whole kit...
• Re: FW: URGENT: Stranded in Remote Area with disabled wife - please h elp!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 09:09:58 EDT
  If they are still stuck at this time, and don't have a relay kit on hand to install in the field, they can...
• is it possible to not have a TPS?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 4 Jun 2007 21:34:54 -0400
  ...engine! I'll get some pictures tommorow, but is it even remotely possible that the engine would still work without one? I dont even...
• Permanent Remote Starter
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:44:47 -0800
  Yep, you were right, Scott, regarding the black/red wire from the starter. I tapped into it by removing a short section of insulation...
• Re: Low Alternator Voltage
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 18 Sep 2000 16:04:51 -0400
  ...However I've got about 300 Amp-hours capacity, costs more to replace than a Vanagon battery. >to add remote voltagesensing to my system...