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• Reverse Lights
  Historical mailing list - Sam Johnson
  Mon, 1 Nov 2004 16:50:21 -0500
  ...The #12 fuse is good and the horn works - all bulbs look good. Any ideas why the back-up lights would still not work...
• Re: Electrical gremlin dash brake light
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 24 Apr 2021 22:10:42 -0400
  Hi Dennis, I thought I was kidding about the horn work affecting the brake light but it sounds just possible. I tried to use...
• Re: Ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 20 Jun 2023 09:15:08 -0400
  ...replaced? >>>> >>>> On my 84 today horn didn’t work but I could hear it slightly at the >> horn. I cycled the switch a few...
• Re: steering wheel/seats
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 19:20:15 -0600
  ...It also has the padded > horn bar > >>and the later wheels are much softer and more comfortable to the > grip > >>than the 80-83...
• Re: Horn won't stop blowing
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
  Sat, 14 Aug 2004 17:59:32 -0400
  ...All the way back, she says, the horn > would blow unless the right turn signal was on, and sometimes even > then. > > It certainly was...
• sticky throttle cable.
  Historical mailing list - J. Eric Pitman
  Mon, 6 Sep 1999 14:24:31 -0400
  ...1984 Westfalia(Green Hornet) [text/html]
• VW iPhone ring tones
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 9 Oct 2013 22:06:54 -0400
  ...They include sliding door open sliding door close signal Start up horn quiet horn loud Directions > > first download the iPhone ring tone zip file...
• Re: Adding Horns. B+ (30) To Power Horns OK?
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:29:58 +0000
  Speaking of which, I rented a car last weekend from Enterprise take my daughter to a college orientation, and I got a 2011 Chevy...
• Re: Coolant level sensor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:36:30 -0400
  ...However, I noticed during the trip that if the >coolant temp was above halfway and I honked the horn, the coolant level/temp >LED...
• Re: The Green Hornet's trans swap
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Fri, 28 May 1999 01:08:34 EDT
  norton85@BELLATLANTIC.NET writes: << I used the back dated trans kit so I can swap gear ratios if I want to, for the water...
• Re: Overheat thought
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 14:23:29 -0700
  ...In this way, if your temperature suddenly goes up, you wire it to turn on an LED/buzzer/siren/horn that goes "Danger Will...
• Re: Faucet modification
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 7 Oct 2004 10:58:17 -0700
  I decided to use a 'horn button' (Push and hold for 'on', let go for 'off'), rather than a toggle switch as I did...
• Fwd: question on where to install alarm horn on 1990 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:36:35 -0700
  ...I didn't notice any access to the nose of the van where the > radiator is > located and where I thought an alarm horn...
• Re: Catastrophe???(Oil lite and oil alarm on!)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 22:55:51 -0700
  ...A few seconds > later the oil pressure warning horn began blaring as well. I eased it > into neutral, crossed three lanes to the shoulder...
• West River Westies and ring tones
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 14 Jul 2014 12:38:14 -0400
  ...Thanks to this list I have improved horn, sliding door, engine starting, and so on. For those of you planning on attending West River...
• 89 Westfalia Camper for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 28 May 2000 16:10:03 EDT
  ...Exceptional condition, meticulous maintenance, complete records and receipts, New parts galore, AC, auto, PB, PS, windows, doors, alloy wheels, Alarm system, Air Horns, delayed...
• For Sale 89 Westfalia Camper
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 May 2000 17:49:00 EDT
  ...Exceptional condition, meticulous maintenance, complete records and receipts, New parts galore, AC, auto, PB, PS, windows, doors, alloy wheels, Alarm system, Air Horns, delayed...
• Re: 85 GL steering wheel horn fun
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 13:04:32 -0500
  At 12:41 PM 2/2/2001, Joe Fortino wrote: >or replace the brass ring on the wheel?? hmm if this is replacable?? Yes...
• Saved By The Westy
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Tue, 8 Jan 2013 10:46:16 -0500
  ...Everything was going well, and when they reached Wyoming, they decided to take the scenic route, traveling up the Big Horn mountains to catch...
• Re: Steering Wheel Rasp
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Nov 2006 23:47:54 EST
  ...just remove the whole horn button. pull out w/ your fingers. lots less risk of damage.
• Re: car that refuses to die...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 24 Nov 2014 08:14:39 -0600
  ...Jeff >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> >>> oh yes... >>> other drivers and truckers used to toot their horn to say Hi when I drive >>> my Bay... >>> not anymore...
• Any musicians out there?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jul 1995 14:57:53 GMT
  ...Bob plays trombone in a brass quintet, and french horn in the local community band. Penny plays clarinet in the band, too. Four of...
• Re: horn
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 25 Mar 2020 12:14:55 -0700
  ...Bus Depot' <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM>; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: RE: horn > Better get that order in/out quick: Pennsylvania: Gov. Tom Wolf > ordered...
• Re: Loss of head lights, wipers and rear heater blower
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Thu, 26 Dec 2013 11:06:59 -0700
  ...I put dual Fiamme airhorns on my '87 Westy with a relay, all down in the stock horn location, and it was not long...
• Re: Buying a Van - Bought a Van
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Apr 2011 10:44:57 EDT
  ...steering wheel is upside down (or 180 degrees off), just remove horn pad and nut (make sure front wheels are straight first) and remove...
• 88GL Steering wheel part needed
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:17:08 -0500
  ...Does anyone have a center piece (horn actuator) for the steering wheel for an "88GL. Would like to buy! Thanks. John -- John Rodgers Clayartist...
• Re: (F) old songs with buses...
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Sun, 18 Oct 1998 18:03:30 -0700
  ...I will become a Hornet owner if it is. > > DrRufo > SOCal-81 vanagon
• fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - J. Eric Pitman
  Fri, 25 Jun 1999 06:47:59 -0400
  ...Eric P 1984 Westfalia(Green Hornet) [text/html]
• fuel smell
  Historical mailing list - J. Eric Pitman
  Mon, 6 Sep 1999 14:21:02 -0400
  ...1984 Westfalia(Green Hornet) [text/html]
• Re: Steering Wheel Rasp grinding noise while turning
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 11 Nov 2006 23:12:50 -0800
  > remove horn button, then big 21?mm nut and pull strg wheel off. 24mm. I was sure it was 27mm, till I looked outside...
• Re: Hit 4 Deer...Need body Parts
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 15:31:43 -0500
  ...remember use your HORN!! animals >>respond to sound more than sight. >>i do alot of night driving and everytime a animal has run out...
• Mission Accomplished
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Sun, 9 Oct 2005 11:32:54 -0500
  ...I guess I'll order a horn ring now as my next replacement. Thanks all, Maggie '85 Subaru-Westy "Anne Bonney"
• RE: RE[2]: BUM STARTING FUN FOR A WHILE BUT...
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 06 Sep 1995 17:19:00 -0700 (PDT)
  >I'm still tossing around the idea of >trying the Ford Horn relay kludge, It's not a horn relay kludge. My Mustang (and...
• Re: VC: Late Friday Entry
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 19 Oct 2014 10:00:27 -0600
  The Horn on that DashBoard does not appear to be a the MorePrevalent SlideTrombone ~ I'd guess it to be a 3Valve or 3Key...
• Re: steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 2 Mar 2012 14:19:40 -0800
  ...Don't forget to disconnect the horn wire connection kinda carefully when you pop/pull the long horn button off. I think that nut...
• FS 80 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 24 May 1997 08:05:21 -0400 (EDT)
  ...low compression in #1 cylinder other 3 fine Gas gauge not working No horn Body rough but no holes Good News $1100 canvas and...
• 83.5 injector on a 84?
  Historical mailing list - J. Eric Pitman
  Mon, 6 Dec 1999 18:47:23 -0500
  ...are they the same or compatable? Eric P 1984 Westfalia(Green Hornet) [text/html]
• Re: Heli-Coil tap and metric hysterics
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 07:26:02 -0500
  ...Now tell me true------ You didn't shoe horn an american bolt in there did you?:>) Later, ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- 74 Campmobile- (Clementine) 85 GL- (Delilah...
• Tires, Parts, Etc.
  Historical mailing list - Laura Mangan
  Wed, 24 May 2017 07:47:40 -0400
  ...the ones i have are new, but are not Van rated (4ply instead of 6ply) The steering wheel cover or horn cover is not...
• Re: gas :(
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 18 May 2012 22:17:08 -0400
  ...ze beatings vill continue until ze morale improves, yesss? <hee hee hee> <rubs hands and goes back to listening to Round the Horne> ;-) d
• Re: Why VW's + T&A
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Nov 1995 07:22:16 -0800
  ...the drivel put out >by VWT&A and Douche Bags and Horny Volks Wusses! > >IMHO as always... > >Ric > >Here's $20 bucks...go buy...
• Re: Wipers STILL don't work!! Arrgh!!
  Historical mailing list - Joe T.
  Fri, 8 Apr 2011 07:17:11 -0600
  ...Installed it all, >> turned the ignition - and the horn sounded. What the heck!!! I tried it >> again, same thing. Another one of those mysteries...
• Re: Power Steering Rack Question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:15:53 -0400
  ...I'm afraid that's (somewhat) what the logo on the horn button looks like when the wheel is installed 180 degrees off. d
• Re: PhryDai New Camper
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:24:07 -0400
  Hello VW! Ford is horning in on a needed market in the US that you should be filling! If Ford could shorten the nose...
• ETKA these #s for me please
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Fri, 4 Aug 2006 16:25:55 -0400
  Greetings, The metal, circular, contact ring under the steering wheel (for the horn) is worn out. The plastic carrier it is mounted on has...
• Re: The three classes of Vanagons..(long)
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 15:40:19 -0400
  Hi Jeff and Jack VWs have Horns?? Damn now I need to fix something else. Add it to the list!! Im all 3 Classes...
• Re: Upper steering column grease recommendation and what else to do while replacing ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:59:31 -0800
  ...Nice to read that someone is paying attention to ensuring the longevity of their horn contact ring.. Mostly they never get thought about at...
• Re: Any list vendor offer that copper "horn contact ring"?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 20 Nov 2006 19:00:12 -0800
  These guys have it Jim. http://volkscafe.com/vanagon_parts.jsp?pa=p&p=488182015&pct=1978901945&ct=1869440883 On 11/20/06, Jim...
• Re: steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 2 Mar 2012 15:27:44 -0800
  ...Don't forget to disconnect the horn wire connection kinda carefully when you pop/pull the long horn button off. I think that nut...
• Re: Sound improvement success
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 17 Jun 2014 17:05:47 -0400
  ...Still checking this area and cleaning up horn contacts should be a good thing to do. Just can't imagine that is where the...
• Re: Wipers STILL don't work!! Arrgh!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 8 Apr 2011 13:28:20 -0500
  Scott suggested the need for some kind of lube on the horn ring contact surface and the contact finger. I asked the question to...
• Re: Latex paint removal
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 2 Jul 2007 19:13:14 -0700
  Well I'll be hornswoggled. (Now where'd I leave my swoggling horn?) -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84...
• Re: Peel and Seal
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 12:54:02 -0400
  ...Yeah, but you wouldn't be bothered by all those annoying horns and sirens. Black out the windows and you can be as independent...
• Skyline Drive This Weekend
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 10 May 2000 15:18:14 -0400
  ...If you see an brown '85 Westy with Delaware tags, blow your horn or stop in. (This is assuming I make it there.) Any...
• Re: Steering wheel options
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Pierre Le Cruguel
  Thu, 7 Oct 2004 16:09:27 -0400
  I am wondering if the Sciroco steering wheel has the horn? What are the direct nice bolt on options? The SW in a vanagon...
• Re: Steering Wheel Rasp
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 11 Nov 2006 19:10:14 -0500
  As to the horn contact rings, here are a couple of places where replacements can be procured: http://www.van-cafe.com/vanagon_parts...
• Re: I am not alone
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 08:24:09 -0800
  ...They waved, blew the horn again, but didn't stop. Wish they had. But it's nice to know I'm not alone in...
• Re: Steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 14:35:14 -0500
  ...When installing, you might find that you install the wiring for the horn backwards. You'll discover if you did very quickly because the...
• Re: 87 Syncro Horn isn't working
  Historical mailing list - STEVEN G WACKER
  Thu, 26 Feb 1998 06:15:10 -0800
  OH--OH!!! Ya got dem wily gremlins in your dash!!! Steve and Jo Ann Wacker San Marcos, Ca. 90 Carat 86 Syncro _____________________________________________________________________ You don...
• Re: Tires (please read)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hornor
  Wed, 14 Apr 1999 09:42:57 -0700
  ...is a bit softer. Any help would be appreciated. Mark C. Hornor mhornor@CHRM.com Crosby, Heafey, Roach and May Four Embarcadero Center San...