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• Bentley question regarding Idle Speed Stab. valve troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
  Tue, 22 May 2018 10:12:05 -0700
  ...I have performed the “function” check in sec. 24.53 and checks fine. Additionally, the idle valve functions using a ‘test box’ designed to...
• Re: Fri. Off topic.."Sent from my Dingleberry mobile device".. whatever
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 7 May 2010 09:57:06 -0500
  ...05/07/10 02:26:00> And most people do not check their own emails, but I agree that it gets out of hand...
• I-4 conversion timing problem
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Sun, 6 May 2001 10:11:02 -0400
  Ran into a small problem the other day when I realized that I can't check my ignition timing by looking at the timing...
• Re: 82 aircooled power
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 27 Sep 2001 12:16:40 -0500
  There is a whole list of things to check and although it is time consuming it isn't that difficult. If you have old...
• Re: Help! No ground to the fuel injectors???
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 17 Dec 2001 23:10:23 -0800
  ...I have > checked the fuel injection via the harness per > Bentley > and everything checks out. Also, I have checked and > rechecked the connections - everything...
• Re: '81.5 Diesel 1.6, Won't start
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 2 Apr 2008 09:09:56 -0700
  ...check also if timing belt is damaged or off its cogs check that all injectors are tightly seated be careful not to over tighten...
• Re: Power window fuse location
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 15:56:27 -0700
  If after you've checked the fuses you haven't found a problem, you'll probably want to check the wiring in the door...
• Re: Radiator Fan
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 Sep 1996 01:06:25 -0400
  ...What else should I check and how do I check it. >> you probably have a bad fan resistor. It reduces the current for the...
• Combi Relay
  Historical mailing list - David Chasteen
  Sun, 22 Mar 1998 21:09:55 -0600
  ...Replaced -- Temp Sensor #2 Plugs Points & condenser Rotor & Cap Checked per Haynes -- AFM Cold Start Valve Fuel Injectors Aux. Air Valve Thermo Time Switch...
• Rear defrost not working
  Historical mailing list - Elkavitch, Michael and Diana
  Wed, 3 Dec 1997 21:26:41 -0500
  ...Any places to check that I might have missed? I have checked the rear window connections, tried to check the fuse, but if I...
• Re: No spark, help
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 31 Jul 2006 16:18:57 -0400
  ...Anyway, the ignition switch should be on the list of things to check for sure. Mikel '84 GL 7 pass '85 GL Westy alfred...
• Re: hard to start in the morning
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 5 Nov 2016 11:40:21 -0700
  ...cap and rotor, check fuel pressure, check Temp2 connection and some other stuff too.. and a question: What component(s) that need to be...
• Re: Dash removed/re-installed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 7 May 2012 14:49:04 -0700
  ...Hopefully the smooth and correct action and travel of all the heater control cables were checked ( and lubed ) during reassembly. I've seen a...
• Info that i forgot to mention re my TB
  Historical mailing list - Susie Ingham
  Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:47:40 -0400
  I forgot to mention that we have replaced the oxygen sensor and double-checked the wiring to it.. I'm in Auburn, WA near...
• Re: Aussie replacement for the Westie!!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 23:21:34 -0400
  ...in true german/austrian flavor, check out >http://www.eurotruck-importer.com/trucks.htm >and check out the Pinzgauer ... even looks like a Vanagon...
• frequently dying
  Historical mailing list - Anne Dickens
  Mon, 8 Nov 1999 07:04:08 EST
  ...Is there anything else we can check? It sometimes smells like it is flooding. All vacuums check out fine. Anne
• Oil Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 19:15:00 -0500
  ...Today the oil light went on, I proceeded to change the oil, check the oil pump, the oil switch; and everything seems to be...
• Re: '89 vanagon poor engine performance
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Wed, 4 Apr 2007 19:07:48 -0400
  Daniel, I would check the wire between the O2 sensor and the ECU by unplugging both items and checking it's resistance to ground...
• Improving stock curtains/matress toppers
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Thu, 2 Aug 2007 20:24:12 -0700
  ...check out the clouds at the top. Very nice and enjoyable to view. Madeline --------------------------------- Choose the right car based on your needs. Check out...
• Re: Insurance
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sun, 30 Dec 2007 15:10:39 -0500
  On Dec 30, 2007, at 10:16 AM, Mike wrote: > I love USAA, they send me check every year, returning excess > profits to each...
• Re: White smoke when cold
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Mon, 20 Jan 2014 00:59:16 -0800
  ...I checked the >> expansion tank today while the engine was running. I had opened the >> expansion tank prior to start the van (not the...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 9 Oct 2008 22:54:36 -0700
  ...if there is no voltage suggesting the presence of a signal then there is no point to check it from inside. You can check...
• Re: 1980 Westfalia checks
  Historical mailing list - kW
  Sat, 15 May 1999 16:16:53 -0700
  Greetings, Check the gas system and tank for the infamous rust hole on the top. If it is really low on gas when you...
• Re: automatic transmission oil leak - more details
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Sun, 4 May 2003 00:48:00 -0500
  ...One more thingo check. The copper seals at the cooler. They leak often. It won't hurt checking to see if leak is coming...
• Ok Power Windows Solved I think... Need a power window relay.. Anyone?
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Thu, 20 May 2004 20:49:26 -0400
  ...after checking all of the switches and making sure there was continuity between the wires going through the doors... Everything checked out... So I...
• Re: What is my problem?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 24 Feb 2002 09:53:53 -0500
  ...I know there is supposed to be a check valve. So who knows for how long the check valve has been missing. So I...
• Jetta swap: Check Engine Light Install Electrical Questions
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:28:15 -0700
  ...Grounded other end of wire to frame and checked continuity. I didn't check to see if it spliced off anywhere to + within the...
• Re: 4th heater core burst in 1 year!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Thu, 5 Jul 2001 15:11:28 -0700
  A compression check determines if there is a head gasket leak? is that correct? >From: Jere Hawn <jbrschawn@EARTHLINK.NET> >Reply-To: Jere Hawn...
• Re: Brakes: out of the frying pan, and into the fire!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 15 Feb 2016 21:25:52 -0500
  ...Part of that line includes the vacuum check valve. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...
• Auto tranny fluid level
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:45:45 -0400
  ...I checked the owners manual which says it should be warm (not hot or cold) when checking the automatic transmissions fluid level, but it...
• FW: heater fan probelm
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 13:49:26 -0400
  ...i have checked power with a ligt tester. there is positive power at the fan control. I have checked fuses under the dash, no...
• correct tire pressure for 195 14 8ply
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hinshaw
  Sat, 17 Mar 2007 20:25:54 -0400
  ...I then checked with my mechanic, and he said check the side walls see what the max is (65) and deduct 5 pounds making...
• Re: fuel pump sanity check, 1990 GL
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Tue, 17 Apr 2007 20:05:35 -0600
  ...fuel pump sanity check, 1990 GL > > Volks, > When the key is turned to the 'on' position and I put my ear near > the > fuel...
• Head Gasket Repair 91GL
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 8 Dec 2008 14:07:26 -0600
  ...Will check my Bentley after work, but wanted to do other maintenance that might be easy to do at the same time. Noticed a...
• Re: I have a friend who needs help; he is stuck with a strange problem URGENT URGENT.
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Mon, 13 May 2002 15:42:02 -0400
  VW (to my knowledge) has NEVER had a "check engine" light on any car they have produced. Ever. Perhaps it was the "Check Glasses...
• Re: Help me diagnose and fix no brake lights
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Thu, 8 Oct 2015 13:06:31 -0700
  ...4) if filament looks good, check for voltage at the bulb socket while applying the brakes. 5) if 12V there, check and see if...
• Re: Looking to upgrade to an EVC?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 7 Jun 2009 11:35:52 -0600
  ...This redirect will be removed once we will finish manually checking all files on this account. As far we check over 100 websites, it...
• need help w/ wiring harness problem ? / loss of power
  Historical mailing list - Steve & Liz Fallin
  Sat, 5 Jul 1997 15:17:37 +0000
  ...disconnected aux battery, Had the van in to be tuned up / Emissions check and failed. timing, afm etc all check out ok. got a...
• Re: Check Those AC Lines
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 22:01:46 -0700
  ...Check Those AC Lines > With the recent thread re fuel lines, perhaps it would be timely to once > again advise those with AC to...
• Re: Gap of Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 14:08:04 -0600
  ...Gotta check mine out > now - I changed 'em about 6 months ago and assumed (I know I know never > assume) that Bosch's being...
• Re: 84 Westy won't start warm
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 17:24:18 -0400
  ...In your case I would check the timing. Next I would double check the mechanics work. This includes checking the parts to see if...
• 2.1 wbxer stubblin' idle
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 4 Aug 2009 15:38:58 -0700
  ...DigTool checked all that I could and all check out OK. No difference when oxygen sensor is unhooked. In the process of cleaning all...
• How to check for loose main bearings
  Historical mailing list - Timothy D.F. Maddox
  Mon, 5 Sep 94 23:56:14 EDT
  ...Any suggestions how to check the main bearings with our cracking open the case, I would like to avoid that if I can. I...
• Re: Question: starting problem
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 08:28:07 EDT
  I tell you what, owning Vanagons has increased my prayer life! I would check the coil. Look it over and see if you see...
• Re: Help with 1991 Vanagon headlights
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 17 Jan 2001 11:04:21 -0800
  > I pulled over, and checked. Yep. Low beams on both sides were off. However, > my low beams did would work when I switch to...
• Re: NW VW shows
  Historical mailing list - Craig Spaeth
  Mon, 21 May 2001 21:10:36 -0700
  David and others, Check out gorgevwclub.com under the calendar for a lot of the NW shows (including ours which is of course the...
• Re: 91 Vanagon Multivan rebuilt motor hiccoughs
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 12:22:43 -0500
  Have you check the fuel pump Fuel filter- clogged Fuel pressure- is there enough pressure Is the vacuume line for the regulator OK Fuel...
• ignition timing
  Historical mailing list - BillM
  Sun, 23 Nov 2003 19:47:47 -0500
  ...I put in a new distributer and now want to check my timing. I lined up all the marks and it runs. I would...
• Re: NVC VW Diesel Jetta 4 sale
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 07:33:38 EST
  ...Just like your check. Sorry, I don't use checks. I use www.Paypal.clone. It's a new site I am setting up...
• Battery
  Historical mailing list - Warren Gaylor
  Sat, 15 Oct 2005 19:56:44 EDT
  I'm in a quandary -- battery only two years old -- checks out fine- have had system checked for power leaks -- all okay there -- But...
• Re: A/C - what it the purpose of the vacuum check
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 4 Jul 2011 18:09:19 -0400
  ...Is the only purpose in pulling a vacuum check to > enable the refrigerant to enter the system more easily? Or a check for > leaks...
• Re: Engine power loss (need help)
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Fri, 18 Oct 2002 10:55:15 -0400
  ...and checked for spark (good) >- Removed fuel injectors and checked for spray (good) >- Checked fuel flow rate on fuel injectors (good) >- Checked fuel pressure...
• Re: Gathering consensus 2.1 won't run when hot: tests
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 10:11:58 EDT
  ...No spark - Check for primary voltage at coil - Check the DC resistance of the primary and the secondary. Anything suspicious here begs for the...
• Re: Engine Cutting Out at Highway Speed
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Mon, 11 Jun 2001 20:33:42 +1000
  ...Next I cleaned and flushed the petrol tank and checked the pressure from fuel pump. Injectors were cleaned and checked - all ok. Cleared the...
• Re: FW: SA Rear windows- hey, they open!
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Disse
  Thu, 6 Feb 1997 18:13:58 -0600 (CST)
  I just checked on this at the VW dealer in Fargo, ND and they show a rear sliding window in natural aluminum color. I...
• Re: random brake light
  Historical mailing list - Racer X
  Mon, 30 Nov 1998 19:52:19 +0000
  ...I realize that this probably indicates > a short, and I haven't noticed any change in braking performance, but > should I check for other...
• FW: Wanted: Syncro tranny shift boot
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin E. Beasley
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 11:14:15 -0500
  ...Checked Bus-boys, checked Vanagin, checked Bus Depot with no luck. Is this a dealer-only type of deal? Anyone got a spare for...
• Re: No voltage at injectors
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:09:10 -0500
  ...Did you check for spark? No spark=no pump or injection. Dennis, And I still can't type on this Windows 8 Phone! ________________________________ From...
• Re: Starting problems - 86 GL
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Mar 97 07:48:27 -0800
  ...You can also check the injectors with a 12V test light. The test light should flicker if the injectors are pulsing. I would check...
• Re: Syncro question
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 21:48:15 -0700
  ...Now is there anything > special I should check out before using it in daily use? Besides the > "normal" checkup of oil, water, brakes etc...