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  • Re: Dometic fridge question
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 7 Nov 2015 20:44:11 -0500
    ...Fridge and LEDs >The bottom LED will only light when using propane. It indicates that the >flame is lit. That may be the theory...
  • VW logo LED brake light
    Historical mailing list - mario m
    Sun, 9 Jul 2006 19:31:29 -0700
    Does anybody have a VW logo LED brake light from brazilshopping.com that they are willing to sell? I have tried to order in...
  • Re: Fridge led glowing on its own again.
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 27 Jul 2014 15:28:04 -0700
    ...That is >> if led working properly. > > Did you simply plug in a blue LED in place of the green one (if not, what)? > >> Until...
  • Re: Vanagon + LED Brake Lights + AudioVox CCS-100
    Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
    Wed, 6 May 2020 14:44:59 -0700
    ...Apply after LED install but what I am encountering is that the CC Will Not > > Engage now that I have LED Brake Lights > I...
  • Re: LED lighting
    Historical mailing list - TC
    Fri, 22 Dec 2006 07:42:05 -0800
    ...I agree with Nathaniel, a few of these units > and you have plenty of light for camping--and with LED's, the > batteries last...
  • Oilpressure LEDs
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 9 May 2000 10:23:57 +1200
    For those who are fitting Subaru or other engines to vans with 85+ instruments, the high-pressure oilpressure LED would be a good thing...
  • Re: Doors Closed, LED Dome Light Glows On. Solved?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 13 Feb 2014 16:53:53 -0800
    ...On 2/13/14, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > A while back I complained that my led interior door actuated lights would > not...
  • Re: the case of the curious blinking LED
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 1 Sep 2009 00:38:09 -0700
    ...you turn the key on to energize the glow plugs, and naturally, turning the key on makes the temp gauge LED flash a few...
  • Re: LED Headlight bulbs
    Historical mailing list - PB
    Fri, 3 Jul 2015 11:54:53 -0700
    ...not counting the >> ballasts.. >> > >> > >> > >> https://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/led-vehicle-replacement-bulbs/vehicle/1990-volkswagen-vanagon--high+++low+beam+headlamp/64-1112--471061...
  • Re: Source for water tank level sensor
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 14 May 1999 16:42:23 -0400
    ...I'm a pretty good tinker. > he has suggested that the LED panel is very >sensitive to the readings that the wand gives off...
  • Re: that so called quick and dirty head replacement
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 31 May 2013 20:42:22 -0700
    I'll take the teasing Karl :) Wouldn't a string of leds around the perimeter of the engine bay (where that coolant "ring" sits...
  • LED lighting
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:21:45 -0800
    Vanapuppies, Someone turned me on to a place in Colorado [I believe] that had lots of LED 12 v lights at good prices. I...
  • High beam LED blue light
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Tue, 30 Dec 2003 19:21:35 -0800
    For the past few days my blue LED light on my instrument panel has not been on. Does this light burn out or do...
  • Re: Thought problem for Friday
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 16 Mar 2018 12:20:30 -0700
    ...Thought problem for Friday > > It’s the led lights. > > I bet there is a PWM or some circuit in there somewhere on the led...
  • Re: LED Lights(for dash)
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 24 Sep 2003 06:46:17 EDT
    In a message dated 9/24/2003 12:08:41 AM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > The LED's can be...
  • Re: Subject: light emitting diodes
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 22 Jan 2004 12:07:54 -0600
    ...light emitting diodes > > > What does the list think of light emitting diodes (LEDs)? I want to > replace some of > the interior incandescent bulbs with...
  • Re: Fwd: Greek Single Cab + alternator help...
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Thu, 7 Jul 2011 08:39:07 -0700
    First, test the led circuit a little. When the key is turned on but engine not started does the alt led come on? If...
  • Re: Westy Interior Lighting
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:17:36 -0700
    ...Check out this thread on thin flexible LED lighting: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=439269&highlight=led Neil. On Mon...
  • Re: Temperature guage
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 8 Apr 2001 18:05:14 -0400
    ...The fan doesn't come on until the gauge is ?2-3 needle widths?? above the LED. david At 04:57 PM 4/8...
  • Lighting of a different kind
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 31 Oct 2007 10:55:56 -0500
    I was looking at GoWesty's little portable gooseneck LED light, and while it looks good form some applications, it really doesn't fill...
  • Re: High beam indicator bulb. replace it with LED
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 28 Aug 2016 22:21:01 -0400
    ...You can replace it with a 12 volt LED. Note that it is common for high beam indicators to be dim so that they...
  • Re: Looking for LED Equivalent High Beam Indicator Bulb
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 10 Mar 2011 11:42:34 -0500
    ...At 02:25 PM 2/28/2011, Robert Stewart wrote: >I am Looking for an LED Equivalent High Beam Indicator Bulb. > >I was told...
  • Temp gauge reading to low
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Thu, 17 Oct 2019 16:30:24 -0700
    ...Normally when the van is warmed up the needle sits at the lower edge of the LED. Everything else seems to be normal. Could...
  • No headlights.
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Mon, 29 Aug 2016 22:25:14 -0500
    ...With the headlights on, I get parking lights plus high beam LED plus orange tail lights. High beam LED won't turn off. Any...
  • Re: coolant LED flashing constantly
    Historical mailing list - Steve Bergin
    Mon, 3 Aug 1998 21:37:36 -0500
    ...Thanks Steve JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > > coolant LED flashes constantly from the time i turn the key. van runs cool, > needle works fine, stays...
  • Re: Digifant Tool
    Historical mailing list - Dana E Hager
    Wed, 17 Mar 1999 22:07:14 -0800
    ...The Digifant tool has 6 LEDs that help in the diagnosis of Digifant ECU and its sensors / controls. LEDs are used where... URL: taos...
  • Re: 50 Watt TL Bulbs
    Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
    Thu, 4 Apr 2002 18:28:14 -0600
    > I remember seeing an LED taillight unit > that fit into the standard bulb socket. > > It was a generic light bulb replacement. > > ANyone know where...
  • Lehman's Wind-up LED Flashlight
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 25 Jan 2006 07:38:22 -0600
    ...Has 3 LED lights, a rechargeable battery, can run on battery for 10 hours or windup for 30 minutes. Item # 207-1000 at $19...
  • Re: LED Backup Light Bulbs
    Historical mailing list - Jason
    Wed, 10 Jun 2020 18:02:42 -0400
    I bought some projector style LED bulbs for my LT31. Wow - amazing. Great for backing into campsites late at night (and pissing off your...
  • Re: basic electronics question
    Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
    Sun, 28 Jul 1996 10:35:38 CST6CDT
    ...the jumbo orange, 12000 mcp LED is really neat. it produces an intense beam of light that is extremely focused. it will shine a...
  • LED tail lights etc
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 28 Jan 2003 08:14:29 -0800
    ...He bought an rectangular-oval 6 LED unit from a trucking supply place (on Keating X road for any interested locals). He cut a...
  • Re: LED solder gauge
    Historical mailing list - tom ring
    Sat, 11 Sep 2004 20:43:03 -0600
    ...I would suggest a bit of practice with single strand wire that is the same diameter as the led leads. Radio Shack should have...
  • Re: LED Refit
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:01:28 -0800
    ...LED Refit > > > > > > I have just completed a LED refit on the light over the Water tank/ > Storage area. The incandescent lamps (3) seem to...
  • Re: Diesel and WBX Coolant Temp gauges same?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:20:52 -0700
    ...Then a wire leaves the > relay and splices into the single temp gauge wire to trigger the led. Hard > to be much simpler. Power...
  • Re: Third brake lights (tack-free)
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 19 Apr 2000 00:35:06 -0400
    ...Each LED should get around 1.5 to 2.2v >(check on package) if you wire them in series (positive to negative) in a...
  • Re: LED turn signals blinking fast
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Sun, 12 Apr 2020 16:26:05 -0400
    ...Search for LED blinker module and you should find it. Replace your flasher relay with this other controller and you are good to go...
  • Re: LED Headlight bulbs
    Historical mailing list - PB
    Fri, 3 Jul 2015 11:47:53 -0700
    ...not counting the > ballasts.. > > > > > > > https://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/led-vehicle-replacement-bulbs/vehicle/1990-volkswagen-vanagon--high+++low+beam+headlamp/64-1112--471061...
  • Re: OXS and battery LEDs
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Tue, 21 Oct 2003 06:38:36 -0700
    ...Any experts out > there who know why the LEDs require a rev of the > engine before they go out? > > William __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The...
  • Re: IKEA Multicolour Dioder Lightstrip
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Wed, 1 Aug 2012 18:33:52 -0400
    ...http://www.ebay.com/itm/1M-Waterproof-30-SMD-5050-RGB-LED-Strip-light-24key-IR-Remote-Control-/221037232904?pt=US_String_Lights_Fairy...
  • Re: Westy interior LEDs
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Wed, 13 Jul 2011 17:37:23 -0400
    ...Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM> wrote: >> Sometime ago I purchased the LED interior light collection that Volks-Cafe sells for Westies. I installed it...
  • red led in temperature gauge
    Historical mailing list - Gary A Meek
    Fri, 5 Sep 1997 23:20:20 -0600
    Am I right in assuming that the red led gets its information from the temperature gauge and does not have a sensor of its...
  • Re: [vanagon] LEDs for idiot lghts and temp gauge
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 5 Oct 2001 19:25:41 +1200
    ...I asked an electronics expert, as I plan to change my instrument lighting to backlit by several selectable sets of different-colored LEDs. -- Andrew...
  • Re: 2 LEDs
    Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
    Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:14:45 -0600
    Mike S wrote: > > Driving LEDs in series is highly desirable for battery operated > applications, since otherwise a lot of efficiency is wasted as heat...
  • Temperature gage in traffic
    Historical mailing list - Jack R.
    Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:48:41 -0400
    ...The needle rose just above the LED while in traffic, and returned to below the LED once rolling again. Is this normal, or should...
  • Re: Led headlamps as auxiliary lights
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Thu, 20 Feb 2020 09:31:58 -0800
    ...Worked out well. > > https://shufti.blog/2020/02/18/vanagon-led-headlight-as-auxiliary-lights/ > > Alistair >
  • Re: LED lighting
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:07:39 -0500
    Has Anyone Created a secondary LED Turn Signal and Break Light Signal that mounts to rear hatch? I am thinking of mounting just below...
  • Re: Late night - blinking light
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 6 Sep 2009 11:40:13 -0400
    ...The gauge LED still tests on start up and works. Correct -- as you know. But the later controllers won't peg the gauge (a...
  • LED Dash Lights?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
    Tue, 29 Mar 2005 17:20:56 -0600
    Someone posted a while ago about some LED lights they installing or trying to configure to the dash lights. There was a good website...
  • stupid blinker question but I need help
    Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
    Mon, 23 May 2005 08:35:05 -0400
    My blinkers work, the LED dash blinks, now the problem. The flashers don't work, the LED stays on ....but the outside lights don...
  • Plug in LED dash bulbs
    Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
    Sun, 12 Feb 2006 04:03:09 -0500
    Just wondering if anyone on the list is using this LED dash lights. I know there has been talk of people making there own...
  • Re: Fridge led glowing on its own again.
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 27 Jul 2014 17:21:52 -0400
    ...That is >if led working properly. Did you simply plug in a blue LED in place of the green one (if not, what)? >Until...
  • Re: LED lighting
    Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
    Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:12:29 +0000
    A friend of mine here in the PNW did the LED lightbar on the back of his Syncro. It's super nice - doubles as...
  • sink...getting frustrating now
    Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
    Fri, 1 Nov 96 13:49:40 EST
    ...The manual says that when the bottom LED is lit up the pump stops automatically, so it seems you do have to have a...
  • Re: Syncro "reserve" fuel capacity
    Historical mailing list - Ron Bloomquist
    Mon, 17 Apr 2000 08:37:46 -0700
    ...So, I put two 3 LED light units over the stove/sink area and one goose necked 3 LED light over the passenger seat...
  • Re: Don't yell at me but I tried led H4
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sat, 10 Jun 2017 09:27:58 -0700
    ...But there are drawbacks and they might be due to the nature of the light produced by the leds. I've said over and...
  • Re: more mysterious circuitry
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Thu, 7 Jun 2012 14:56:36 -0700
    Pretty sure the resistors are current protection and the diode is to protect the led circuit from the variable alternator voltage. Steven J. 91...
  • O2 Sensor question... not mentioned in archives
    Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
    Sun, 12 May 2002 18:13:26 -0500
    ...but the dashboard LED has never lit. This is only mildly surprising since the oil LED was MISSING entirely when i bought the vehicle...
  • running a little cool?
    Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
    Sun, 7 Jul 2002 18:42:36 -0400
    For about a year, my '84 wasserboxer ran with the needle just to the left of the center of the LED on the temp...
  • Re: Don't yell at me but I tried led H4
    Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
    Tue, 6 Jun 2017 20:31:07 +0000
    I'm planning to try LED headlights. I already have the 7" Hella H4 buckets, so just need bulbs. Alistair, I was curious how...
  • Re: ?Brighter Turn Signals?
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Tue, 28 Jan 2003 10:30:40 -0500
    ...You'll need to use a dropping resistor to limit the LED current to a safe value. The red LEDs I'm using for...