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• '89 Carat: Screaming at me in SoCal
  Historical mailing list - John Ryan
  Tue, 18 Jan 2000 18:13:23 -0800
  ...To break her in, I decided on a cross-country trip and towards the 3000th mile, a loud noise (like an alarm clock) sprang...
• Re: Fire extinguisher , Now CO and Propane Alarms
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 24 May 2005 12:03:40 -0700
  Sorry, I should have said solenoid, like the type any gas appliance uses to stop gas flow. Tim Tim Demarest <tim.demarest@POBOX.COM...
• Re: OIL PRESSURE LIGHT
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Fri, 16 Oct 2015 08:19:20 -0700
  If the alarm sounds at around 2000 but stops if you raise the rpm above 3000 then the basic oil warning system is working...
• Re: oil pressure light
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 2 Apr 2010 19:08:09 -0500
  ...jerry233@gmail.com> wrote: > Oil pressure red light along with annoying alarm is going off > intermittently > in my 87 Westfalia > over the past 3...
• Re: Use for the key left in buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Paul G
  Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:55:57 -0700
  ...the blue/white from the headlight switch - tada, lights left on alarm :o) toodle pip, -- � � ���Dug Smith� � � ���| Terry Pratchett: It's almost (mailto:dug...
• Re: Fans, was Re: Refrigerator and alarm
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Mon, 15 May 1995 15:53:21 -0700 (PDT)
  Harry Yates writes: > > Hi David. Just curious about this little fan. How big is it? I It's about 2.5" by 2.5...
• EV Ad in Seattle Times
  Historical mailing list - Matthew L. Dekker
  Tue, 6 Aug 1996 12:00:50 -0700
  ...It is a EV GL with 73,000 miles, (mostly highway), Automatic Transmission, Cruise, AC, ABS, Ungo Alarm, Bra, and 6 CD changer. He...
• EV Camper (95-96)
  Historical mailing list - Art Resnick
  Wed, 9 Jul 1997 00:54:17 +0000
  ...Extras include the usual pwer package, 4 speed AT, Python alarm and keyless entry, factory awning, tinted windows (all), bra, custom made no-see...
• black wires from ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Sat, 4 Apr 1998 11:48:33 -0500
  I was installing an el cheapo starter kill alarm yesterday that hooks into "the black wire from the ignition switch to the fuse box...
• Oil Pressure article and kit now available
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 23:46:09 -0700
  ...basics of lubrication, common false alarms in Vanagons related to oil pressure, and installing the Volks Cafe Oil Pressure Gauge kit. Links are still...
• FS: '85 Full Westfalia VW camper in Seattle WA - $2995
  Historical mailing list - Randy
  Wed, 10 Aug 2005 12:10:42 -0700
  Auto transmission, alarm, sunroof, propane heater, stove, sink, fridge, water tank, pop-top... all work! No rust, AM/FM/cassette/12CD changer, JBL speaker...
• Cross-country trip report
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Thu, 21 Jul 2011 07:47:28 -0700
  ...The cooling temperature was up, but not alarmingly so, and after Sunset Point was able to cruise normally (55 - 58 mph), bringing it up...
• Re: door lock service
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Fri, 4 Jan 2013 01:49:57 -0500
  ...Was glad to see that the rust was not alarming. I bought some graphite at the hardware store and did my best to puff...
• Re: [Nearly Off-Topic] Seeking Battery Switch
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 20 Sep 2012 18:41:48 -0700
  ...to complete the >> charge >> cycle which also tests the interior propane alarm. Many small >> indicator/decorator lamps left on burn out from this. > > Yes...
• Re: Awning (formerly refrigerators, alarms, etc.)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 May 1995 13:37:58 -0400
  >On May 16, Harry Yates wrote >Hi guys! this talk about fridge fans has me really curious. Harry, Defender Industries (a boating supply house...
• Fridges : Re: Refrigerator and alarm
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Tue, 16 May 1995 06:58:37 +0000
  Hi Roy. I regularly put 3 full litres of milk/juice on the door of my fridge, and haven't had a problem with...
• Re: antenna replacement
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 01:12:49 -0800
  An old fashioned glass-mount cell-phone antenna mounted at the top center of the windshield makes a very good "roof alarm" Todd '88...
• Re: 88 Vanagon - oil pressure alarm
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 13:42:35 -0800
  ...88 Vanagon - oil pressure alarm I have recently began to get an intermittent oil pressure alarm. First time it went off, it scared the...
• Re: Power Locks
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 4 Sep 2000 00:10:07 PDT
  BTW if you get an alarm like alpine... you'll have a keyless entry... and any installer will usually be able add power to...
• Re: Poptop Alarm was Re: ebay car?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 13 Feb 2002 23:33:39 -0600
  Well, it's true that i am young, idealistic and feel invincible (don't you have to believe that to own a Vanagon?) and...
• F.S. 1989 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Related
  Mon, 30 May 2005 16:27:33 -0700
  ...skylight, stove, sink, closet, tinted glass, rear tow bar/hitch, Derringer alarm system, swivel front seats. Surround sound with ADS power amp. am/fm...
• That's it, I've had it. (Driving with brake on)
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Sat, 3 Jul 2010 12:31:32 -0700
  ...I'm gonna rig some alarm to sound when the Brake warning light is on and the transmission is in gear. Mellow Yellow has...
• 1986 Syncro Crew Cab 1.9 L
  Historical mailing list - Michael Anderson, A.I.I.C., C.I.P.
  Sun, 18 Jun 2000 18:48:58 -0700
  ...We disconnected the sensor and grounded the connection expecting this to switch off the alarm but this also didn't work. Our feeling is...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Nov 2015 14:09:51 -0500
  ...If you continue to slow down these alarms will continue to sound. You must rev the engine up to make enough pressure to clear...
• Re: vanagon security?
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 18:46:47 -0400
  ...i was thinking of installing an alarm > >and a kill switch... and i am getting a popoff wheel (swivel > >all the way around) anyway...
• Re: scraping glue in the sun
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 1 Aug 2011 20:02:52 -0600
  ...99 F is really not alarmingly hot. But, I have always told folks that I can put on enough clothes to keep warm in...
• syncro camper for sale
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 19 Mar 96 21:53:30 CST
  ...and owners manuals 4WD, PS PB,PL,PW,A/C,remote alarm, aux battery Many wear/tear items replaced: Tires: 46500 mis Front Brakes...
• Westys for sale NYC area
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 01:23:05 EDT
  ...double beds, pop-up top, roofrack, excel-cond, ready to camp, alarm system, Alpine, sound system, $5000 OBO Day (212)-431-7052 Eves (212...
• NW Indiana Bus Storage Space Available
  Historical mailing list - Mark Kreuzer
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 10:59:20 -0500
  ...Secured building with alarm system The cost will be $48 per month (1 year commitment), with the option of 6 month and monthly rental...
• Are they still making the bus/Vanagon anywhere these days? SMART
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 20:38:43 -0700
  ...ago a friend's Acura disappeared from his companies parking lot. Alarm, club, and all. Turns out, the perps removed it with a rollback...
• Re: {SPAM?} don't like nonsense? delete now! Re: bURNINGvAN 07 - date? Karl Wolz
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 20 Jan 2007 11:37:28 -0800
  ...Except his burglar alarm. Maybe we can burn that>? Mike > > Wow... Poperoughtcies, CCN, Radio Moscalf, Concordia Aeropains, Life > Internet foods! > bUrNiNgVaN07 is really shaping...
• Re: SMART Keys and kill switches, fuel pump timer
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 18:16:39 -0700
  On 4/23/07, Paul Guzyk <paullist@guzyk.com> wrote: > > There is an auto alarm company that has a wireless proximity sensor > you hide...
• Re: Violated - LVC but Vanagon related
  Historical mailing list - chris Moyles
  Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:47:13 -0400
  ...I was roused by an alarm call from my workplace at oh-dark-thirty one morning and the cops had collared the guy who...
• Re: Continuing saga of Oil Pressure light...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Thu, 14 Jul 2005 21:40:49 -0400
  ...folks, >Around xmas of last year my oil pressure light and alarm started going off >on my >87 Westy. Took to mechanic and he...
• Re: unknown switch on dash pod
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Apr 2000 00:27:02 EDT
  ...ive seen vans w/ an aftermarket alarm here, and even a switch in this location which was labeled "warp drive" no kidding!! :<) chris
• Re: Inverters
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:59:23 -0400
  ...When you disable the alarm on the intertor you also disable it to trigger the led to turn red,overload or what ever). I...
• Re: Vanagon fire detectors
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Mon, 22 Dec 2003 12:24:48 -0500
  ...We don't usually install halon extinguishers in our homes, but >>we always, I hope, have alarms and monitors that will alert us, to...
• Re: OK to Power a Laptop W/ Inverter?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 21 Mar 2009 14:20:09 -0400
  ...I've had a couple of differnt ones, one with a totally irritating 'low voltage' alarm...Beep beep....BEEEEEEEEEEEE...... With a group 44 coach...
• Re: Car alarms- Humor
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 10:14:43 -0800
  >It actually does work out. >One scumbag is stealing while another scumbag is getting busted and one >rats out two or three other to...
• Re: Alarm system, was Bus story - using a gun???
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 10:48:45 -0800
  ...15:24 -0500 From: Christopher Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM> Subject: Re: Alarm system, was Bus story - using a gun??? Canadian's with thier "PAL...
• Won't start when hot OR cold
  Historical mailing list - Carlen, Gregg
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 17:54:12 -0500
  ...the issue) Replaced the starter/solenoid Checked the alarm system contacts and function (aftermarket 'Hornet' alarm system) Checked every fuse and contact I could...
• Re: Ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Sat, 18 Oct 2014 07:14:31 -0400
  ...on in run and start > positions. > SU - switched output to key alarm, on when key is inserted (this is a > very low-current switch...
• Re: Vanagon with Nissan v6
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 9 Aug 2014 13:57:39 -0700
  ...Engine hunts....that seems to be pretty normal behavior with older generation fuel injection...or at least not alarming.... Looks like the deck is...
• Re: power door locks
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Mon, 5 Oct 1998 17:22:05 -0400
  ...They have a web presense at www.techamerica.com. > > Keyless Entry w/Alarm $79.99 > > John-Reed 86 Syncro > > > > Thanks, > > Tonya > > 87 Vanagon GL...
• Won't start...
  Historical mailing list - Bassim Dowidar
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 17:23:40 -0700
  ...Help! Oh, and a really weird noise is coming from the front of the van - a chirp like a car alarm being set, but...
• Re: OT: Camping In Yellowstone
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 6 Sep 2003 18:57:22 -0400
  On Sat, 6 Sep 2003, Gnarlodious wrote: > For the slightly more alarmist, here is a page that goes into detail: > http://www.yowusa.com...
• Re: Is your Vanagon "alarmed"?
  Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
  Thu, 18 Mar 2004 06:55:58 -0800
  a Smart thief once broke into my van by breaking the passenger side triangle window. that little glass triangle/wing window makes very little...
• Re: Oil Buzzer advice
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 1 Oct 2015 22:00:45 -0500
  ...If that yellow wire is broken or not making contact in that connector then the oil alarm/buzzer will happen every time the engine...
• Re: Alarm system, was Bus story - using a gun???
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 13:35:17 -0800
  ...COM> > Date: Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:32 am > Subject: Re: Alarm system, was Bus story - using a gun??? > >> Sorry Mike you're probably...
• Re: pop-top carriage bolts
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 14:52:37 -0500
  ...I looked everywhere for replacements, but was > only able to find them at the VW dealer for an alarming $2 - $4 each. Does > anyone...
• Re: Halon Extinguishers, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 11 Nov 2000 14:25:16 -0800
  ...I can see that > with the alarm system as well. Yes, it would be easy. Any fire alarm system would utilize 12v... (my system...
• Re: Another Florida trip!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:55:14 -0500
  ...Had the rear tires go into high pressure alarm as we hit warm weather and cruising about 70-75.Had to change the settings...
• Re: Front tire wear
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:55:04 -0700
  ...in, which was scrubbing the rubber off the tires at an alarming rate. But with inside and outside edges being scrubbed, well, there's...
• Re: HEADLIGHTS on HOLIDAY!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 8 Jul 1999 19:07:11 -0700
  ...month without pulling some $&!T it > > would be cause for serious alarm. This time it's the headlights. When I > > turned them on today...
• Re: Sears battery for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Mon, 17 Jul 2000 02:15:15 -0400
  ...theft alarm failed to cut out, 2. parking lights left on). Interestingly, my Toyota battery which I attempted to jump start it with was...
• Re: Inverter at Radio Shack
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Thu, 1 Dec 2005 23:31:28 +0000
  ...3 mins into running the fans kicks in ..less than 5 mins the alarm goes off and it shuts down. The 175 watt one...
• Re: Overnight parking places was Alarm system, was Bus story
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 15:34:51 -0500
  This should be anathema to all, but WalMart is very hospitable to RVers. I believe there are RVers that camp at WalMart parking lots...
• Re: Use for the key left in buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:43:07 -0700
  ...the blue/white from > the headlight switch - tada, lights left on alarm :o) > > toodle pip, > -- > Dug Smith | Terry Pratchett: It's almost > (mailto:dug...
• TIICo - temperature light
  Historical mailing list - Spooner, Robert E.
  Thu, 6 Sep 2001 09:28:29 -0400
  ...I'm wondering if there is a way to change the blinking light temperature setpoint without screwing up the coolant level alarm on the...
• Electric Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 2 Aug 2008 22:21:45 -0700
  ...Don Hanson He has around $9000 in it, including a tow bar, a back up alarm (silent running) and totally re-working the van...