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Re: Beep On Ignition
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
Mon, 20 Nov 2017 17:59:29 -0500
...randomly I get a short horn toot when I turn the ignition/key to start > my van. > Anyone else every experienced this? Any tips...
Re: Ignition switch recommendations.
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sun, 7 Nov 2010 20:22:47 -0600
...John LiMBO relays that do the actual switching." The ignition switch *is* a highly stressed component, somewhat like the light switch. If you want...
Re: locking gas cap
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Thu, 16 Sep 2010 07:48:12 -0700
...When I got my '90 Westy almost nine years ago the gas cap locked with the ignition key. Still does for that matter. And...
Re: ?? Power for stereo in my '86 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Berry Kercheval
Mon, 18 Mar 1996 14:31:50 PST
...it's not switched with the ignition. > Part of the problem is that you're correcting a non-existent problem. VW > radios are designed...
Re: ignition problem
Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
Thu, 21 Mar 2002 13:44:20 -0800
...2002 2:15 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: ignition problem Make sure that the little plug on the side of the...
can't get ignition switch housing off steering column
Historical mailing list - Scott Wilson
Wed, 9 Oct 2002 06:43:17 -0700
...im just trying to replace the ignition switch. anybody have this problem before? any ideas welcome.. ===== Scott Wilson 85 GL Westfalia __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo...
Re: 2.1L engine won't fire
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Wed, 22 Mar 2017 16:16:39 -0700
ignition switch?
Re: HELP! '64 ignition shot?
Historical mailing list - Douglas
Sun, 30 Jun 1996 22:07:59 -0700
...Upon consulting Muir, I checked the fuses (fine), figured the ignition > switch must be shot, hotwired it and drove it home. With the hotwire...
Re: preventing theft
Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
Wed, 18 Jun 1997 21:50:55 -0400
...Wednesday, June 18, 1997 3:45 PM > > > The '91 Westfalia I just acquired has an ignition kill device > installed which requires pulling up on...
Re: How to test ignition coil?
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Tue, 12 Jun 2001 13:53:26 -0700
...Be sure your ignition is on by the way! > Well i bought myself a new coil and hooked it up to the system. Same...
Re: Electrical Question -Hazards/Parking Lights
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 9 May 2002 13:43:58 -0400
At 01:22 PM 5/9/2002, Eric Spletzer wrote: >If I turn off my ignition, then my radio turns off. Seems normal. But...
Crummy Vanagon performance
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sat, 15 May 2021 02:25:22 +0000
...Hall Sensor providing better signal to ignition module; Ignition Coil Module is not driving ignition coil correctly - replacement required; Repair: Source, acquire, and install...
Archives (& Dennis Haynes) solves headlight problem
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:52:44 +0000
...I had not used the headlights this year, so I can't say they were working before the ignition switch replacement. Several Archive posts...
Re: Ignition switch recommendations.
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Sun, 7 Nov 2010 17:09:14 -0800
...not only stop all the power through the headlight switch, but ignition switch as well? I don't think I have to worry about...
Re: Ignition Switch Replacement-Not Amused-Even More!
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 11 Oct 2010 11:19:28 -0500
...reread the procedure, I didn't have the key in the ignition turned to "on", maybe that's why the housing didn't slide...
Re: Funny noise on 79 Westy and other ??'s
Historical mailing list
Wed, 5 Apr 1995 10:06:47 -0400
...When I go to start up the Bus I get a whirring sound from the engine >compartment on the second notch of ignition (with...
Re: Whining Fuel Pump - HELP!
Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
Mon, 6 Jul 1998 18:09:38 PDT
...It uses a Hall effect sensor to control the electronic ignition and send rpm info to the control computer. > This is not really true...
Re: "stella" no sound,no start
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 1 Feb 2000 13:04:52 -0800
Hugo, Most likely an intermittent ignition switch. Very common fault on Vanagons. Cheap from the vendors and easy to replace. Get yours today! While...
Re: Headlights, Fans and the Wiper/Headlight Stalk Control
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Thu, 6 Apr 2000 01:33:10 +0200
...There sure is a connection here! Your ignition switch ist kaput! Not the turn signal stalk! Send that one back, and pick up a...
Re: What are these wires, anyway?
Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
Wed, 25 Jul 2001 15:19:51 -0400
...I did check, and they receive power when the ignition switch is on, so one of them now powers my radio and cell phone...
Re: ebay parts picture question
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 21 May 2002 14:07:49 -0400
...Is >this an electronic ignition module off an earlier >vanagon? Can't read the number, but it's a Fairchild ignition module, looks just...
Re: idle control valve / idle stabilizer trouble shooting
Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
Tue, 7 Jan 2003 12:04:26 -0500
...Yes, it should "hum". >Is the idle stabilizer supposed to vibrate with ignition turned on? Mine >does If you mean idle stabilizer control unit...
No power at injectors ...
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Sun, 1 May 2005 21:02:18 -0700
Well, there is power when I put the ignition on, but as soon as I turn the key to crank the engine, I loose...
VDO gage
Historical mailing list - Leon
Sun, 22 May 2005 13:37:40 -0700
...after turning ignition key on pointer goes down.Disconnected signal wire from sender and reading goes to max quickly with ignition on.Strange indeed...
Re: 83.5 wbx no go
Historical mailing list - d spence
Sun, 29 Oct 2006 23:02:15 -0700
...Is the ignition switch a likely culprit? Where can I get one in a hurry? TIA Please reply privately as I am on digest...
Re: Headlight Alarm
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:05:07 -0700
...more > obnoxious;) > > Troy > My 84 has that feature where the headlights go off with the ignition but the 'parking lights' stay on..So maybe...
Re: Alternative to locking gas cap?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 15 Aug 2009 09:31:36 -0500
My 1990 Carat 2WD, which I bought new and never replaced the gas cap, used the ignition key. It came with another key that...
Re: Ignition coil failure and ballast resistors
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 14 Aug 2007 14:10:42 -0400
...The coil for the electronic ignition is very specific and the even the year can matter as diffrent ignition cables are used. The later...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sat, 16 Nov 2013 19:27:37 -0600
...The ignition spark is by > definition according to engine position and the fuel injectors fire > based on the same triggering event that the ignition...
Re: Looking for a full set of Vanagon handles and locks -
Historical mailing list - Ben
Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:08:57 -0700
...I have complete sets INCLUDING the ignition. Unless you want to keep your present keys, it might be easier to send a complete package...
Re: How do we remove key assembly..?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 13 Sep 2006 09:54:34 -0400
...but some really great info about the ignition might be within the body of the replies. When doing a search, the program looks for...
Re: Headlight's wont come on (relay bad?)
Historical mailing list - MacAndrew Jack
Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:25:48 -0700
...when I got home 8 hours later, my mechanic said that the problem was in the ignition, strangely enough, and when he fixed it...
'71 Bus ignition switch
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Thu, 09 Nov 1995 11:10:00 -0800 (PST)
Anybody replaced an ignition switch on an '71 Transporter recently? This one seems different from the switch on my old '69 bus. the '71...
Re: ignition switch removal 75-79
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Tue, 26 Mar 1996 17:04:26 -0800 (PST)
PWIES@loyola.edu writes: > > Anyone have first hand knowledge on the removal of the ignition switch > on a 75-79 bus?? From looking at...
Re: Electrical gremlins back
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:48:53 -0500
...stay on after the ignition is switched off. I thought I could live with > it but as I'm driving around this winter trying...
Re: Progressive rough running - until ignition reset
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Mon, 27 Dec 2010 13:34:30 -0800
...Progressive rough running - until ignition reset Volks, I have a general Vanagon troubleshooting question - today driving home from an enjoyable Christmas gathering with all...
Fwd: Help w/ ignition switch/steering wheel replacement!!!
Historical mailing list - John Silverman
Fri, 12 Apr 2002 15:15:33 -0600
...Help w/ ignition switch/steering wheel replacement!!! >> >>HELP!! >> >>Following Ken W's directions on his website, I was able to replace my >>ignition switch...
Re: high beams not working, 86 Westy
Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
Fri, 12 Jan 2001 21:08:52 -0800
...This melts the ignition switch). I removed the load reduction relay and saw no voltage was getting there. Jumpered the bad ignition circuit (just...
Re: Electrical issues
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 8 Jan 2016 09:01:05 -0800
...I can turn the ignition off, the van shuts down, and everything appears fine. But I can turn on the wipers, the headlights will...
Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sun, 28 Sep 2014 14:09:12 -0700
...I had new plugs > installed and went thru the entire ignition system and all ran perfect - > idle and at 3000 rpm per Tencent. Even...
ignition switch and seat belts
Historical mailing list
Tue, 7 Nov 95 19:16:35 EST
I agree with Mark McCulley and Jim Davis that a new ignition switch will help with starting. A few years back I use to...
Re: idle issues..for 85 auto
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 18 Dec 2002 12:44:04 -0500
...It works by altering the ignition timing. With ignition off, remove it (two squeeze plugs, one easy and one hard) and plug the wires...
Re: Electronic Ignition Switch...where to get one? New? Used?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 16 Jun 2004 06:44:13 EDT
...Anybody recommend best place to get an Electronic Ignition Switch for my 1990 Carat? Best to go New...or Used? < < Kevin, I have them...
Re: propex heater problems
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:10:32 -0800
Joy, what you describe (runs for 10 seconds and then turns off) sounds like you are not getting ignition, that second sound you hear...
Re: replacing ignition switch
Historical mailing list - Tyrone Greene
Sat, 29 Aug 1998 23:59:28 -0400
Mark McCulley wrote: > > Do you really have to remove the steering wheel and lock cylinder housing to > replace the ignition switch in an '87...
Re: Radiator Fan Switch
Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
Fri, 11 Feb 2000 12:46:27 EST
...I can't remember if the ignition needs to be on or not, so first try it without the ignition on. Listees, please correct...
Re: Dometic Fridge Electronic Ignition not working?
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Sun, 18 Sep 2005 14:23:52 -0700
...Can anyone explain how the ignition system on the 90/91 Dometics works? What can cause the LED to not blink when first turned...
Ignition coil failure and ballast resistors
Historical mailing list - Mike Frost
Mon, 13 Aug 2007 15:04:37 -0700
Last week my ignition coil failed (primary open) which surprised the heck out of me since I had replaced it on general principle about...
Re: Ignition switch barrel and tumbler replacement?
Historical mailing list
Thu, 2 Jun 1994 10:09:42 -0400
...But the ignition on my machine gave up two years ago. I could turn it and the happy lights would shine into my eyes...
Re: Electrical Saga Continues
Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
Fri, 15 Mar 2002 20:32:20 -0500
...Does the > ignition module, which is connected to the ECU by a white > wire, trigger the > injectors by sending an electrical charge from the...
Pulsating Idle when cold
Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
Sun, 10 Apr 2005 21:11:56 -0500
...I have done a complete ignition tune up--spark plugs, spark plug wires, ignition rotor, and distributor cap. Checked and adjusted the throttle valve...
Re: key code??
Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
Wed, 6 Sep 2006 06:37:06 -0400
...My latest acquistion has one key that works all the door and ignition EXCEPT for the drivers door. Is the keycode on the other...
Re: VAN STALLED AND WON'T START ?
Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
Mon, 1 Aug 2016 19:34:55 -0700
...Replacing Vanagon Ignition Switch > > | | > | | | | | | | | > | Replacing Vanagon Ignition Switch | > | | > | View on www.youtube.com | Preview by Yahoo | > | | > | | > > BTW....be sure to do the "install key...
Re: VAN STALLED AND WON'T START ?
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Tue, 2 Aug 2016 01:26:35 +0000
...Here's a youtube clip from listmember Brian: Replacing Vanagon Ignition Switch | | | | | | | | | | | Replacing Vanagon Ignition Switch | | | | View on www.youtube.com | Preview by Yahoo...
Re: A bit more on keys...
Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
Fri, 30 Sep 2016 12:10:40 -0500
...We see > many people who have replaced the ignitions. The currently available > ignition does not use the same key as standard Vanagon keys. In...
Re: 88 GL - Failure to start - The Saga Continues
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Mon, 16 Jun 2014 10:02:12 -0600
While the IgnitionSwitch is a Cheap&Easy item to try EarlyOn in a Diag' ~ It IsNot the Cheapest&Easiest ~ The 2 Relays (FuelPump&ECUPower...
Re: '88 GL intermittent ignition miss (second update)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Mon, 25 Nov 2013 18:31:36 -0800
...you may find it interesting to find out there are two kinds of 'key on' power that come out of the ignition switch. '15...
Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sun, 28 Sep 2014 14:41:31 -0700
...I had new plugs >> installed and went thru the entire ignition system and all ran perfect - >> idle and at 3000 rpm per Tencent. Even...
Re: Runaway Starter Saga Continues
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Tue, 5 Nov 2013 13:14:41 -0800
You don't ground the col wire to check for ignition voltage coming out of the coil. if you actually mean 'grounded it' ...there...
'88 GL intermittent ignition miss
Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:20:53 -0700
Heeeeeeeeelp! I am pulling my hair out trying to solve an ignition miss on my '88 GL. When it happens, the engine is warmed...