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Re: Brake Light Switch
Historical mailing list - neil N
Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:01:15 -0700
...It shows a brake switch. Neil. P 47.2 of my BGB shows a brake light switch on the MC. On Thu, Oct 30...
Re: WINDOW SWITCH FRUSTRATIONS
Historical mailing list - ray
Fri, 7 Apr 2006 11:07:37 -0700
...The fella that does the mobile power window service says the rocker buttons continually pop out of the switch allowing the electrical contacts to...
Re: 1986 Westfalia Rear Defrost Switch
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:22:10 -0800
...The rocker snaps out of the switch. Inside there are a pair of small bulbs, side by side but separated by a little plastic...
ignition switch/steering lock housing
Historical mailing list - John Schaper
Sun, 12 Mar 2000 10:35:24 -0800
...Also check continuity of wire from ignition switch to solenoid--no problem. Near as I can tell, the problem is a short or bad...
Re: ....that hi/lo beam switch problem
Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
Fri, 11 Apr 2003 11:08:59 -0700
At 09:55 AM 4/11/2003, you wrote: >Help please! My hi/low switch went out last night on way to Moab. Held...
Re: Favourite Free Modifications
Historical mailing list
Sat, 13 Aug 2005 10:39:28 EDT
...I use the rear defroster > switches because they are cheap/free, and put a > small square of electrical tape over the symbol. I > put...
Mid-repair "issue" - Ign. switch R & R
Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
Sat, 22 Apr 2006 12:27:42 -0400
I need the group's collective wisdom....what am I doing wrong? My new ignition switch is installed per Vanagon.com's list of...
Re: Brake light switch replacement
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:48:18 -0500
Mark Thoma wrote: > Is there a mess free way to replace the two brake light switches on the master cylinder? I've replaced brake...
Possible FAQ? (warning: kinda long)
Historical mailing list
Tue, 19 Aug 97 12:06:12 -0700
...This switch operates similarly to the single switch many of us are used to from our air-cooled days: when the pressure is low...
Foglight Switch
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Tue, 24 Mar 1998 11:09:02 -0500
...I ordered the switch from not WCM but Rocky Mountain Motorworks. They have the "standard" (front fogs only) VW foglight switch used in many...
Fw: fresh water level sensor
Historical mailing list - Troy
Thu, 24 Mar 2011 13:25:18 -0800
...From my understanding, it's >>usually the reed switches in these that break. I have determined >>that the lower, double pole double throw, switch...
Re: bad fit brake switches
Historical mailing list - sailingfc dslextreme.com
Mon, 20 Jul 2015 20:08:58 -0400
...bad fit brake switches Not quite accurate. The 3 terminal brake light switch was stock for 80-84 vans and those used the 3rd...
Re: Stupid heater switch
Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
Mon, 20 Feb 1995 20:55:26 -0600 (CST)
...Turns out the switch is bad, fan > motor is fine. Found this out by wiggling the switch by accident. > I haven't replaced mine...
Power cutoff switch
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Thu, 18 Jun 1998 13:33:27 EDT
So, I mentioned this before (though it was in a thread dealing with the switch for the fog lamps... On my Syncro, I have...
Fog/driving light switch
Historical mailing list - Jeff Gellman User
Thu, 26 Jan 2006 13:33:57 -0500
Hello all I have picked up a light switch that goes into the empty spot underneath the hazard light switch..i am going to...
Re: Electrical Riddle (my dash...)
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Mon, 10 Oct 2005 20:35:01 -0400
...It will come on with the switch if EITHER >> >> the key is in the on position and the headlight switch is off >> or >> the...
Re: fog light switch--how to rig it 3 way
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Sun, 10 May 1998 09:13:54 -0400
Though it is often illegal to rig fogg lamps so they come on with the high beams, I rigged my fogg lamp switch so...
Re: WANTED: plastic molding for window switch
Historical mailing list - Gary
Thu, 18 Jul 2002 06:37:23 -0400
...Here's the info Part description VW P/N Power window switch bezel, passengers side 191-919-550 Power window switch bezel, drivers side...
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Historical mailing list - =?utf-8?B?Sm9obiBHb3ViZWF1eA==?=
Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:39:52 -0700
Well its off a 90 Vanagon , is that a Two switch ? ----- Reply message ----- From: "David Beierl" <dbeierl@attglobal.net> Date: Thu, Mar 24, 2011...
AC/ Radiator Fan Switch Question
Historical mailing list - Lund
Sat, 11 Jul 1998 19:08:53 -0700
...It apparently is coming on when the coolant temp switch senses the higher water temperature. Am I missing something here? When I switch on...
Re: ign switch
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Sat, 13 Jan 2001 08:27:29 -0800
> some people responded and said that my starting prob may be linked to the > ign switch. well, i looked it up in bentley and...
Re: Ignition Switch Electrical Repair
Historical mailing list - phil cain
Mon, 29 Dec 2003 20:45:41 -0800
Jeff, You just fried the electrical portion of the switch, It is plastic and easy to remove, don't pull the mechanical part of...
Re: Backup lights not working
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 27 Sep 2013 08:23:41 -0700
the switches fail. Sometimes it is just the connection to the switch that are bad. around 5 - 8 bucks for new switch and it...
Re: Syncro oil pressure switchs
Historical mailing list
Mon, 16 Sep 1996 12:23:39 PST
...The low pressure switch (4.4) must open between 2.2 and 6.5 psi.( i.e. it is CLOSED with NO oil pressure...
Re: Single Speed on Front Heater Fan Switch
Historical mailing list - David Del Ben
Mon, 11 Sep 2000 13:11:55 +1100
...Single Speed on Front Heater Fan Switch My front heater fan switch will operate on the highest setting only. The settings between OFF and...
Projektzwo Fog light question
Historical mailing list - dave bowers
Tue, 23 Jul 2002 08:05:15 -0700
...Would anyone know, if these lights will work in conjunction with the OEM light switch? When I turn my brights on, will these lights...
Re: Friday Question: What's Your "Dream Dash???"
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Fri, 4 Apr 2003 12:52:39 -0500
...Carpoon switch, phaser switch, low-frequency jammer switch to silence the rattling heat shields of those cheap little cars with 1000 watt stereos, smoke...
Re: Headlight's won't come on (relay bad?)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:03:57 -0500
...It was in the low beam high beam switch. I removed the steering wheel and un plugged the turn signal switch and wiper switch...
Re: Ignition switch replacement Experience?
Historical mailing list - Jerry Baker
Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:05:30 -0600
...Basically the lock cylinder has to be removed to gain access to the ignition switch. The ignition switch is attached to the lock cylinder...
Re: Throttle switch--lazy sometimes, per digitool
Historical mailing list - Brad Anderson
Thu, 17 Jun 1999 10:39:16 -0700
...Got the "don't change, factory adjust only" > screw and the throttle switch exactly right per paper and feeler guage. > > Now the throttle switch...
Re: Attn: Electrical Gurus! (I searched archives)
Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
Fri, 30 Mar 2007 18:39:08 -0500
...A SPDT center-off toggle switch would probably do what you want. > What are the stock fan speed switches rated at? 12V DC, but...
Re: No start, no click.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 4 Mar 2012 12:35:46 -0500
...If no voltage, do check at the ignition switch. No voltage there bad switch. If switch is good then check at the neutral safety...
Re: Trottle body switch- What is it for?
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Tue, 7 Dec 1999 18:15:24 -0800
...They disconected the >trottle body switch and it now works fine, but they did not know what the >purpose of the switch is. Should...
Re: European Tail Lights
Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
Mon, 14 Jun 1999 15:06:26 +0200
...where does VW put the > switch...is it part of the headlight switch or is there > a separate switch? Also, what bulb is used...
Re: Urgent help: fried head light switch and connector
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Fri, 5 Oct 2012 21:15:25 -0400
...I have looked and there seems to be no new > > replacement for the switch. Does anyone know where I might find a used > > switch...
Re: Scored brand new Behr AC but missing switches
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 16 May 2010 21:44:32 -0500
...I will look into it as soon as I can and let you know about the switches. I had no trouble finding a replacement...
Re: Oxygen Sensor / Full Throttle Switch
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Mon, 21 Nov 1994 12:32:22 CST6CDT
> Conclusion - still unclear what the full throttle switch is intended to do > : advance the curve, richen the mixture or a combination; believe that is...
Re: 85 Vanagon - Ignition electrical switch
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sat, 25 Mar 2006 20:39:26 -0500
Here's a writeup on changing the ignition switch: http://www.vanagain.com/how2ign.htm Mike AAG - Larry Word wrote: > My daily driver does...
Re: Disabling the fuel pump
Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
Thu, 16 Mar 2006 12:43:50 -0500
...possible to put a switch on the dash to disable the fuel >>pump? Assuming one could not locate the switch would this be an...
Re: High Pressure Oil Switch Wire; Tethered to Switch. OEM? PIC
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 11 May 2012 22:00:23 -0400
At 09:32 PM 5/11/2012, neil n wrote: >Image is looking down toward muffler, mirror showing the oil high >pressure switch spade...
Power Window Switches
Historical mailing list - Kirk Swezey
Sat, 20 Nov 1999 08:06:00 +0000
Hi all, If have a sticky, defective window switch.(driver's side switch, but operates pass. side). Do I have to replace entire switch...
Re: Switch not referenced in the Bentley Manual
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Wed, 22 Aug 2001 14:47:18 -0700
Is this the rear-window defrost switch (hence the LED in it)? Put your tongue across the leads on your defroster with the switch...
Front & Rear Heater Fan Switches: Was - Phred's Shiverin'...
Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
Fri, 19 Oct 2001 14:13:29 -0400
Does any know if the fan-speed contol switches for the rear blower and the front blower are interchangeable? In a effort to isolate...
Re: sluggish on take off
Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
Sat, 22 Oct 2005 16:12:45 -0500
...Adjusting Deceleration Switch NOTE; Correct adjustment is very important,if switch is mis adjusted, engine may surge, or cut out during driving. Then on...
power steering switch
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Tue, 3 Feb 2015 19:08:13 -0800
hi all, I have to replace the leaky power steering switch... there are 2 wires on it and the switch has no marker for...
ign switch pic
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 25 Feb 2011 09:20:32 -0800
...sent me a picture (annotated) of an old ign switch. I've posted it here on my blog http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/02...
Re: no headlights cept pulling back on turn signal stick - 87 westy
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Thu, 10 Aug 2006 07:56:29 -0700
...Everyone told me the idnition switch itself but it was the light switch.
Re: '85 Turn Signal Issues
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Fri, 1 Oct 2010 16:57:09 -0700
Sounds like the Turn Signal Switch is dying or dead. Like most electrical items "No Serviceable Parts", so this has to be replaced. Just...
Re: electric mirror trouble...SOLVED!
Historical mailing list - jimt
Thu, 2 Jun 2005 13:14:00 -0600
...Only one switch. all had broken wires. Even though one had a bad switch it also had a broken wire. jimt On 6/1...
Re: 82 Vanagon - Slow turn on of headlamps
Historical mailing list
Fri, 1 Nov 1996 07:44:44 PST
...Then the way I would proceed is to get out my volt meter and check the voltage drop across the switch. With the switch...
Re: fog light switch
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 7 May 1998 11:43:46 CDT
...yeah, there is a fits-perfect-looks-like-all-the-other-switches that you can order from the parts department at the local vw...
Re: minor idle problem
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Tue, 25 Aug 1998 20:10:04 -0700
...The fix is to open up the throttle switch gap just enough so that the switch always closes properly at idle. For my throttle...
Re: dual battery switch
Historical mailing list - Woten, Rodney
Fri, 15 Oct 2004 12:22:31 -0500
That's how ours is setup, except our marine switch also has the option to run/charge both batteries. That way we can charge...
Re: Backup Lights Always On, Stiff Shifter. "Selector shaft, modifications" P 35.60a
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:04:12 -0700
figured you were aware of the 'switch depth' factor ... just wanted to make sure. I think I would just disconnect the wires to the...
Re: Strange Idea about retrofitting early Headlight Switch onto late model Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Mike B
Thu, 16 May 2013 09:45:08 -0400
...I think if you had the old, bad late headlight > switch, and a new early headlight switch, you could probably, just pop the > rear...
Re: kill switch Q
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 25 Feb 2003 16:07:42 -0600
I've seen Chevy safety switches where you had to press the cruise control button. I've seen Ford switches that required the seat...
Radiator/Coolant Switch
Historical mailing list
Thu, 18 Jul 1996 22:44:37 -0400
Recently there has been some talk of installing a manually operated switch to bring on the coolant fan before the limit closes. I'd...
Re: Ignition Switch "Work Around"
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 23 Jul 2001 10:11:57 -0400
...Hanlon wrote: >You posted a method of testing the replacement ignition switch which >involved leaving the original switch in the installed position. Can you...
Re: headlight switch
Historical mailing list - David Boan
Thu, 29 Mar 2018 19:47:57 +0000
...Re: [VANAGON] headlight switch The most likely problem is that the REST of your headlight switch has melted, and is causing your dimmer switch...
Re: Electrical issue - 1987 Syncro GL
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Wed, 21 Apr 2004 00:10:11 -0600
My guess is your ignition switch, the plastic part at the end of your ignition lock, held on by a small screw. bob ----- Original...