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• Re: NVC- Estate Tax Auction
  Historical mailing list - ** EMZ **
  Wed, 22 Mar 2006 08:34:16 -0500
  ...good warning to people like us, not to go to our grave like that.............. Thanks for sharing this ERic Bob Stevens wrote: > Kind of...
• Re: Buses By The Bridge XII
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Wed, 16 Jan 2008 19:45:59 -0500
  ...Was there any warning? Anyone travelling through my neighborhood.....caravan? Miguel
• Temp. reading too high on gauge ...
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:02:46 -0700
  ...It reads halfway between the warning light and the top line. Is there a way to adjust it? Is it something to do with...
• Re: Water Level Indicator Red Blinking Light
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Sun, 18 Mar 2001 18:21:42 -0500
  ...I have a new coolant low-level-warning switch (the two probes that protrude into the water). They were installed this past summer when...
• Oxygen Sensor Warning Light Reset-Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Wed, 19 May 1999 01:09:50 -0500
  Last week I related my difficulties in locating the reset button for the oxygen sensor warning light. Now I am happy to report success...
• On The Road Again w/Oil Pressure Light Working
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 08:01:20 -0600
  ...But the warning light was definitely having a problem. Over 2000 rpm there was the blinking oil light. Then as I drove up the...
• Re: Finding and Accessing the Brake Light Switch
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sun, 25 Dec 2005 17:36:52 -0500
  ...In the 85 and newer models VW > > installed a brake fluid level warning switch instead. The 80-84 brake > > switches have an extra wire...
• Re: My Vanagon's blinking coolant light problem vs other peoples'---it all blends together
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 12 Dec 2014 12:10:19 -0800
  ...repeatedly, with something the VW engineering didn't get > > quite right. > > On my I4 swap, with a brand new coolant level warning module > installed...
• Diesel and WBX Coolant Temp gauges same?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:50:12 -0700
  ...I wired the low level warning controller as per a 1.9 WBX. Likely I should wire things as per the diesel, which may...
• low oil warning light/buzzer
  Historical mailing list - bpremack
  Tue, 9 Sep 1997 15:00:29 -0500
  ...About 10-30 seconds after a cold start (at temperatures under about 60 F) the oil warning light/buzzer come on for a block...
• Re: waterboxer coolant light
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Aug 1998 23:56:30 -0400
  ...waterboxer coolant light >The warning LED on my temp gauge(located over the clock) has never blinked >when turning on the ignition like it...
• '85 temp warning light won't turn off.
  Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
  Mon, 1 Mar 1999 17:52:24 MST
  ...The "coolant low level warning sensor module" (relay marked #43 on firewall) was found to have a burned resistor internally and was replaced. I...
• Re: Important - oil pressure query
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Nov 1999 23:55:26 -0500
  ...It will cause all types of nuisance warnings on a hot engine. Dennis ----- Original Message ----- From: David Beierl <dbeierl@IBM.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY...
• (F) Microsoft Cars
  Historical mailing list - David Clark
  Fri, 31 Dec 1999 18:57:51 -0000
  ...The oil, alternator, gas, engine warning lights would be replaced with a single "General Car Fault" warning light. 7. People would get excited about...
• Virus alert ...
  Historical mailing list - Sylvain B
  Fri, 19 May 2000 08:24:55 EDT
  I know that some of you think this is not the place por this kind of warning but... i do. Here is the warning...
• Re: Transmission leaking from drive shafts
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 6 Nov 2005 10:02:23 -0700
  Warning: Have a drain pan ready to catch the goop when you loosen the CV bolts. I have never been able to wash that...
• Re: How do you remove the struts from the hatch of a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:47:27 -0700
  ...And don't ask how I come to issue such a warning....
• AC & Warning Lights?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 07:40:50 EDT
  I started my '88 up on Saturday, inadvertently having left the AC turned on from when I shut the van down in the morning...
• Re: F: Warning!!! Check Your Gearshift!!! (couldn't wait)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Sheflo
  Mon, 13 May 2002 23:15:25 -0700
  A question has to be asked....Exactly which way does GMB mount his directional tires??? Hmmmmm? This has to be the funniest thing I...
• Car alarm ...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 20 Feb 2006 20:18:41 -0800
  At one time I read on the list that there is a device that will send warning signals when the car is being tempered...
• Re: "Recorder with warning switch" - what is this? (Solved, thank s!)
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 10:32:19 -0600
  ...I'm guessing that you're talking about an air-cooled? In > that case it ought to be a warning for EGR service, shouldn...
• Re: Oil Pressure Gauge
  Historical mailing list - Dan Lamb
  Thu, 2 May 2019 06:56:34 -0700
  ...stock oil warning setup is a simple system why not fix it? > At least make sure to have a working warning light to get...
• Re: voltage
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Sun, 19 Nov 2017 09:44:59 -0500
  ...Does the battery warning > light turn on ignition on engine not running? If not probably bad brushes. > > > > Dennis > > > > Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft...
• Re: Expansion Tank Hose Weeps: Fuel Tank Full
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:13:44 -0800
  ...Thanks for the warnings John. :) All fuel lines, O-rings on FI's done near/at the same time. I replaced the tank, all...
• Re: Oil Buzzer advice
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 5 Oct 2015 09:57:20 -0500
  ...mcneely ---- vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@COX.NET> wrote: > The stock coolant level warning led gives the driver ADVANCE warning > that coolant is slightly...
• Re: Help 1.6 L diesel temp warning light flashing engine not hot
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 11 May 2017 12:27:58 -0400
  ...recently totally rebuilt engine runs great hard top camper > > the temp warning light just started and keeps blinking but the temp gage > is normal...
• Re: oil gauges
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Mon, 19 Sep 2016 22:04:12 -0500
  ...The warning light changed the entire face of the gauge to > Red with an LED light-hard to ignore! > > Does anyone know the name...
• Wacky Warning light
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Jan 1995 21:24:54 -0600
  ...When i come to the first stop sign (about 1,500 yds), the water warning light starts flashing and the needle shoots off toward...
• Re: Any Guesses ~~ Now For Sure Your Turn Please ~ Update
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 7 Jul 2021 14:11:08 -0400
  > > Another Oddity > Coolant Level Warning Light Flashes Constantly with Key On > > Even with Connector Jumped & Relay 43 Removed ~ Any ideas on that ~ > Either gauge...
• Re: A/C wiring warning
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 23:23:54 -0400
  At 09:51 PM 6/7/2015, Raymond Markett wrote: >Has anyone come up with a way to test the fusible link without >removing...
• Re: Travel Weirdness (warning; tires. ;)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 5 Sep 2014 11:49:44 -0700
  Check to make sure your ECU is fully plugged in and double check its ground wire for continuity. Use contact grease. Karl Wolz Sent...
• Re: 2.1L engine failure? (Side question about the belts)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 24 May 2010 17:24:09 -0700
  ...Belts come off; engine is somehow deficient on the bottom end; warning lights don't work; engine seizes before coolant blows? I don't...
• clock light
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Sat, 3 Oct 1998 10:00:16 -0500
  ...is out for the digital clock, which is just below the warning lights panel. Any ideas as to how to get light back to...
• Re: Warning-was Do I forgive my VW
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 6 May 1999 08:25:05 -0700
  Have you check the wrecking yards? This shouldn't be too hard to find or too expensive. -- Stuart MacMillan Manager, Case Program 800-909...
• Re: alternator
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 27 Dec 2000 13:21:20 EST
  ...Ignore the warning light unless it does not turn off. Rich
• Re: WARNING: SOUTH AFRICAN QUAD LIGHT GRILLES INCITE ROAD RAGE...
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 10:56:55 -0700
  I live in the country and use my high beams as much or more than the low beams. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: <JordanVw@AOL...
• Repair stands and measurement distortion
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 3 Nov 2004 11:52:23 -0600
  ...See Bentley 13.29 Diesel pistons/rings, warning is at the bottom of the page. Jim
• Re: strange cut off problem with wbx vanagon update
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 Feb 2005 22:54:48 EST
  ...no rough idle, no other warning..it will > >just > >>shut off.. i swapped the ECU and fuel pump relays (little identical > grey > >>relays in...
• Re: WARNING: doing business with Jon-reed Hathaway
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Wed, 4 Aug 2004 17:21:14 -0700
  ...04, 2004 5:14 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: WARNING: doing business with Jon-reed Hathaway I feel I should post to...
• Re: Warning lights problem(s)
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Tue, 1 Jan 2002 13:06:51 -0800
  First off, ALL the warning lights should come on when you first start the car. They should then go out within about 5 - 10...
• Re: Go Jump...Re: Warning! Audi and Mercedes wheels are dangerous
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 20:40:57 -0800
  JordanVw wrote: > In a message dated 98-03-26 12:13:58 EST, sullivan@OPENMARKET.COM > writes: > <rip> > ...that AINT going to throw anything...
• Alternator warning light
  Historical mailing list - Earl Smith
  Thu, 15 Oct 1998 19:34:36 -0700
  Is there any discussion in the archives about how this system is supposed to operate? Hayes manual is careful to point out that the...
• Re: Convex right side mirror:
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 16 Jan 1999 22:43:33 +0100
  ...Luckily, I don't have that stupid warning engraved in them. I think they both work great, although they are a bit pitted. PerL...
• Re: Fast German Auto chip and rockers Comments
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 08:11:11 EST
  A word of warning about adding the chip and rockers... Make sure that the engine is in GOOD shape before installing and that the...
• Re: london lab tech cover + resume ..WARNING: VIRUS
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Nov 2001 23:35:19 EST
  In a message dated 11/5/01 11:31:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, groch@WORLDCHAT.COM writes: > > > Hi! How are you? > > I send...
• Re: vanagon speedo
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 23 Oct 2011 05:46:38 -0700
  There wasn't enough room for "Warning; Old, slow, underpowered and prone to overheating " so they just put a picture of a Vanagon instead...
• Re: "carat" FS on ebay PROFANITY WARNING
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sun, 26 Mar 2006 11:24:37 EST
  >This board has some of the most biased people living in their own world, it >cracks me up! . Dear Powers that Be: . Help me...
• Re: NVC - contact moderator/list mom/owner 01624683333
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 14 Dec 2006 17:21:02 -0800
  ...and 2.) delete any further 'warnings' because, as you see, your posts ARE making it to the list. Jim
• Re: Hello - Idiot oil light keeps coming on!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 7 Nov 2010 19:33:35 -0800
  ...It's important that you see the batt/alt warning light 'on' before starting engine, and oil warning light too. then observe that they...
• Re: Not starting easily
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:55:26 -0500
  ...Also ask about the refrigerator control circuit as it was also originally controlled with the alternator light warning circuit. Are all the warning lights...
• Re: Temp gauge reads just to the right of warning light with new engine now about 15000 miles and moves to 3/4 in traffic even on a cool day 50-60 degrees
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Rafferty
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 12:44:44 -0700
  ...Temp gauge reads just to the right of warning light with new engine now about 15000 miles and moves to 3/4 in traffic...
• list member ripped me off $140!
  Historical mailing list - Pablo
  Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:32:53 -0700
  Just a warning to anyone about a list member that is not honest, a cheat or just plain stupid: � "a butler" tieitup@GMAIL.COM...
• Blinking Dash Warning Lights!
  Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
  Fri, 28 Aug 1998 14:05:14 -0700
  ...Also, after parking the van on a steep (10-15 degrees) shoulder, the temperature warning/coolant level light in my 1984 Westy started blinking...
• Re: My Vanagon's blinking coolant light problem vs other peoples'---it all blends together
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Dec 2014 09:42:40 -0500
  ...Yes even that complicated dynamic oil pressure warning system can get your attention when nothing is really wrong. But most of the time they...
• Re: 2.1L engine failure? (Side question about the belts)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 24 May 2010 16:59:48 -0700
  ...If the belts came off ...then a warning light, namely Alternator charging warning light , would come on first, followed by rising water temp. And...
• Re: The deal about the Tail Light Fairy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:50:55 -0700
  ...and when the cars are old.....of course things don't match perfectly , so the warning light is on. I see it as a...
• Re: Disable oil pressure warning system
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 15 Jun 2014 11:48:42 -0700
  On the back of the speedometer a small branch of the blue foil plugs into the dynamic oil warning circuit board. Unplug that connector...
• Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Mon, 6 Apr 2020 13:31:35 -0400
  ...Does anyone have any tips, recommendations, warnings or comments to make? Jeering sarcastic cynicism, funny anecdotes -- all are welcome. Nervous, Gabby 86 Camper 2...
• Re: Electrical puzzle
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 14 Jun 2018 18:43:05 -0400
  He added a hard-start relay which interrupted a signal ground in the warning module that normally grounds through the starter solenoid. Fix is...
• Re: honk if yer a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Choulat
  Mon, 29 Apr 1996 17:02:21 -0400 (EDT)
  ...loose, will short the connection and the horn will blow constantly. WARNING: Do not hit your horn very hard or this is likely to...