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• Re: Lighting Upgrades - Relayed?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 14:55:06 -0400
  ...into one of the switched circuits up front, and with the headlights on I lose about a volt...brake lights cost me about half...
• Re: Oil Buzzer advice
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 2 Oct 2015 15:10:09 -0400
  ...light?” > > >> > > >> As usual…probably me. Over the weekend, I started finishing the brake work which means a new master cylinder and rear brakes. I...
• Re: That's it, I've had it. (Driving with brake on)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 3 Jul 2010 18:38:31 -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...
• Tach Cluster Install-Is Nothing Easy?
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 4 Dec 2011 19:50:36 +0000
  ...of a better term) that holds the headlight switch and seat belt/brake warning lights in place is GONE! I didn't even realize...
• Bleeding Bloody Brakes
  Historical mailing list
  23 Dec 96 05:58:11 PST
  ...Also found that one brake light switch was burned. Replaced with one from parts bus. Took connector apart, since it had melted, cleaned up...
• Re: Fixed dash lights, not certain how.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 15 Dec 2016 13:02:18 -0800
  ...aux ba6 gas heater, Anti theft devices, possible fog >>> light >>> relay, "factory" looking fog light switch at RH side of instrument >>> cluster. >>> >>> Though I...
• Re: Oil Press. Sender location(T4)
  Historical mailing list - Kirk D. Hilliard
  Fri, 26 Apr 1996 06:16:27 -0400
  ...They must just use tin snips." In a related note, my owner's manual says that the brake warning light is supposed to come...
• Re: Cruise control con't
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 6 Jun 2013 10:42:28 -0400
  ...It also probably wouldn't have the switch I am talking about, instead it would be using the brake light switches and just be...
• Re: Oil Buzzer advice
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 2 Oct 2015 17:59:49 -0500
  ...light?” > > > >> > > > >> As usual…probably me. Over the weekend, I started finishing the brake work which means a new master cylinder and rear brakes. I...
• Re: master cylinder problem thoughts?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 4 Feb 2015 19:34:16 -0800
  ...brake light switches (they do fail). Cheap > ones aren't worth installing. > http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_731_199/brake-master...
• Re: My Blue Carat Rides Again
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:40:01 -0700
  ...Only negative was when I parked, the brake lights were on, and wouldn't go off. I had to disconnect battery to keep the...
• Behind light storage was:vanagon Digest - 20 Feb 2020 to 21 Feb 2020 (#2020-66)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 22 Feb 2020 10:01:19 -0500
  ...Big empty space just forward of Passenger Side brake light (4) > > > > From: Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET> > Subject: Big empty space just forward of...
• WARNING: SOUTH AFRICAN QUAD LIGHT GRILLES INCITE ROAD RAGE...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 02:54:12 EST
  ...had the headlights on low beam as usual, and the driving lights on. guy started going real slow, then slams on his brakes in...
• Re: Hella style driving lamp, or else.
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 8 May 2007 18:36:41 -0700
  ...built 2 support/brakets just beside my main light, same height, but more inside, over the grill, so the new light will be in...
• Re: Weird, Funny, Electrical and Brake Light Switch Connector Failure; Questions and Pics
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 30 Apr 2011 11:08:00 -0700
  ...If the inverter is drawing while off, then it's time for a properly rated kill switch and wires. Or just a fuse I...
• 1988 bus reaches 100,000 miles!!! film at eleven.
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 02 Dec 95 18:35:53 CST
  ...69,929 5.00 replaced hand brake cover (broke). 3.00 replaced hand brake switch (broke). 1.00 replaced rear suspension nut cover (lost...
• ARA cruise control fix
  Historical mailing list - Joe Pilot
  Mon, 30 Dec 2002 05:07:29 +0000
  ...The switch works- power and brake - the servo tests but no engage light. My question is; where exactly do the 2 pickup wires (coil...
• Clean Emergency Switch inside
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 21 Jan 2023 22:02:13 +0000
  OK, totally off-topic but nearby nonetheless.  Did you know that blinker lights on 4 corners and big Emergency Switch on dash are totally...
• Re: Eurovan help needed, 2002 westy, tranny stuck in park , desperate
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:11:18 -0500
  ...out > of park. > The dealer suggested i try a new brake light switch, didnt help, took the > old one apart and found one of...
• Re: Fixed dash lights, not certain how.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 15 Dec 2016 16:07:33 -0500
  ...aux ba6 gas heater, Anti theft devices, possible fog > >>> light > >>> relay, "factory" looking fog light switch at RH side of instrument > >>> cluster. > >>> > >>> Though I...
• Re: known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 09:33:56 -0500
  ...blow motor seizes,blows fuse, burns switch >> 9 - Front heater duct/control: internal flap seals deteriorate, air >> leaks >> 10 - head light ground wire: wire...
• Dead Odometer
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shane
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 12:35:32 -0400
  ...pull/wiggle the switch out backwards). then you can disconnect the speedometer cable, and the brake reservoir low-level-warning-light wire, and the...
• Re: plan for oil pressure gauge install- opinions wtd
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 17 Mar 2005 19:43:35 -0500
  ...pressure warning light, but will have actual numbers for the rest. I guess my immediate questions are: Will the low pressure switch work in...
• Re: Rogue Horn - Friday
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 17:34:35 -0600
  You been pressing that bar on the steering wheel? You need to flash your light dimmer switch and you'll see you also have...
• Re: Friday New Beetle Question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:43:52 -0400
  ...I had to replace the MAF early on ($75), third brake light, window switch more recently ($65), emergency flasher ($35). I replaced the injection...
• Fixed dash lights, not certain how.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 14 Dec 2016 17:32:52 -0800
  ...aux ba6 gas heater, Anti theft devices, possible fog light relay, "factory" looking fog light switch at RH side of instrument cluster. Though I...
• Re: My Blue Carat Rides Again
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:08:36 -0700
  ...Only negative was when I parked, the brake lights were on, and wouldn't go off. I had to disconnect battery to keep the...
• Re: My Favorite Vanagon Accessories
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sun, 1 Feb 2026 09:54:47 -1000
  ...light (bright; switched from dash) > -GPS > *Hella H4 headlights (standard on mine) > *Hella Raintronic autovariable-intermittent automatic wipers > -Interior lights (bright) > -Interior lights delay...
• Re: Need a little, bitty part...
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:36:30 -0700
  You might try a brake light switch wiring connector from an early 80s VW. On Vanagons at least it was that 3 female pin...
• Re: Headlamp upgrades to brighter lights - night vision
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 14 Sep 2003 09:19:08 -0600
  ...the oncoming cars that had the "upgraded" lights > >>because they are still blinding you after they switch to dim and because > >>of the clear...
• Re: Oil Buzzer advice
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 1 Oct 2015 22:00:45 -0500
  ...light?” > >> > >> As usual…probably me. Over the weekend, I started finishing the brake work which means a new master cylinder and rear brakes. I...
• Re: Ignition Switch "Su" Power
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:13:05 -0800
  ...if I pulled the hand brake on, the engine stopped! > > Seems the addition of the e-brake light drew enough current to allow > the...
• Re: was: 3 Questions Now: Speedo, brake, and headlight questions.
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Mon, 7 Dec 1998 18:33:36 -0600
  ...that my front light turn singnal bulb socket has iffy >connections--any other ideas on increasing brightness? Check the switch. They are of cheap...
• Re: Electrical Failures
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sat, 14 May 2011 19:44:51 +0200
  ...Other missing function could be -the hazard switch, which (not sure) won�t be glowing dimmed, -coolant warning light -backup lamps -emergency brake warning...
• Re: Trip report Busses By the Bridge 2
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 21 Jan 2023 11:04:18 -0700
  ...Lights, > > I just recently installed “SwitchBack” type LEDs on My ’90 & am Very Pleased with results ~ > > They are Bright White as Running Light so...
• Re: Idle hunts except when in gear
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 19 Mar 2011 16:05:33 -0700
  ...Sit at a traffic light with foot on brake and transmission in > >Drive (AT) and no hunting at all. > > Sounds to me as though...
• Re: Fixed dash lights, not certain how.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 15 Dec 2016 13:13:41 -0800
  ...aux ba6 gas heater, Anti theft devices, possible fog > >>> light > >>> relay, "factory" looking fog light switch at RH side of instrument > >>> cluster. > >>> > >>> Though I...
• Re: Power loss with 15" wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 09:38:59 -0800
  ...within .25" in rolling > diameter! Another great example is switching over to a lightweight > rim/tire system on a mountain bike. .5kg per wheel...
• Favorite Modifications
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 22:05:54 -0700
  ...VDO Vacuum gauge even has the orange and green marking like the tachometer, mounted in the brake/seatbelt light area above the headlight switch...
• FS: misc Vanagon parts
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Aug 1997 10:40:23 -0500
  ...wiper arm - 2 door handles, black - emergency brake plastic cover, black - side ash tray, black - cigarette lighter - porta potty for Westfalia (PO of my...
• Re: Stopped in Moro... fuel?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 21 Oct 2016 01:42:17 +0000
  Ignition switch also. Power on during cranking but dropping out between crank and run or not on for run. Dennis, From my phone. ________________________________ From...
• Re: Troubleshooting cruise control
  Historical mailing list - boroko
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 18:42:53 -0500
  ...box, Vacuum switches on the pedals, the speed sensor in the speedo, a wiring pigtail that hooks into the brake light switches on the...
• Re: If You're Against Mandatory Daytime Running Lights...
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Thu, 17 Sep 1998 13:11:59 -0500
  ...Just check the web page http://www.lightsout.org/. My points is if you want it, just turn the headlight switch on. Why mandate...
• Re: Differential Lock curiosity
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 15:29:35 +0100
  ...You can control the brightness using the variable resistor under your head lights switch. However, when the diff lock engages, the green light gets...
• Re: Starter Wire Connection
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 21 Aug 2005 22:44:02 -0700
  ...essential circuits, namely the factory aux battery relay and the brake warning light. Mark John Bange wrote: >Today while making up the last few...
• Diff lock in a 2wd
  Historical mailing list - Jeff K
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 13:00:19 -0700
  ...defrost switch located in the blank spot below the rear wiper switch). Total cost: $15. Still need to wire up the indicator light, but...
• Re: Oil Buzzer advice
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 2 Oct 2015 12:51:41 -0500
  ...light?” > > > > >> > > > > >> As usual…probably me. Over the weekend, I started finishing the brake work which means a new master cylinder and rear brakes. I...
• Re: HELP!!!!! stuck idle!
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Mon, 8 May 2000 11:54:31 +0100
  ...around the throttle switch and intake plenum. Nope! - Checked all vacuum hoses were not sucking air in. Temporarily disconnected the brake servo lines & plugged...
• Report: Replacing brake lines, MC & booster in '71
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 May 1996 21:24:14 -0500
  ...Oh, forgot to mention about switching the lower brake fluid reservoir from the old MC to the new one. The bottom of the plastic...
• Re: your opinion please - part 2
  Historical mailing list - Wendell Hovey
  Tue, 8 Jun 1999 07:52:19 -0600
  ...see if it has a cut > off > switch on the clutch ,just tap the pedal lightly while in cruise and it > should shut the...
• Re: No Start Problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:52:22 -0800
  ...with nice fat generic starter button on the dash ...there's nice spot there right above the light switch on the left side .. with...
• Re: Any one activated rear fog in back light cluster?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 13:03:38 +0100
  ...Any one activated rear fog in back light cluster? > >>I picked up a fog light switch for my 87 Westy and have a set...
• Re: UPDATE - Odd Brake Bleeding issue in 90 Westy & Rebuild - Drove van today!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Mon, 24 Aug 2015 19:25:40 -0400
  ...under rain gutter-separate switch (waterproof). 9. Finally found a glue to hold the Velcro for the Sky-Light screen. http://eclecticproducts.com/downloads...
• Re: Need Electrical Help with a Dim Turn Signal Bulb
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 22:11:59 -0400
  ...all lights be left on!). Both left and right rear bulbs seem to be equally bright when the emergency flashers are switched on. Questions...
• Re: Re-introduction & Dash Removal Question
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 25 Feb 2014 16:26:50 -0600
  ...You might add a separate backup light like mine to your rear bumper - and wire through the new buss, with a rocker switch near...
• Re: Important trick for Figuring out wiring diagrams, was Re: Brake Lights
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 6 May 2010 10:23:29 -0700
  ...Brake Lights To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Thursday, May 6, 2010, 7:48 AM At 08:15 PM 1/3/2009, Scott Daniel...
• Only 5V at Temp II sensor?
  Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
  Sat, 27 May 2017 14:45:30 -0400
  ...Yes, this is the same van with the short that causes the e-brake indicator light to remain on -- that is, engaging/disengaging the...
• Re: If You're Against Mandatory Daytime Running Lights...
  Historical mailing list - Wil Barker
  Thu, 17 Sep 1998 14:30:00 -0400
  ...Just check the web page http://www.lightsout.org/. My points is if you want it, just turn the headlight switch on. Why mandate...
• My Vanagon for sale to a good home
  Historical mailing list - Jason Orr
  Wed, 7 Dec 2011 02:13:29 -0500
  ...New Water Pump and Thermostat with O rings New Shifter Rod New parts replaced in Shifter Box New Complete Rear Brakes New Shocks all...
• Re: Headlamp Relays; Fuse the Relay Control Circuit?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 4 Aug 2006 15:10:57 -0400
  ...I would consider a self reseting braker for the realy circuit so if something happens, you will maybe have flashing lights instead of none...