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• Re: Steering. Re: P 48.14 Measurement "a"
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 1 Feb 2013 13:11:12 -0800
  ...I'll study the Bentley, but if the plastic spacer position is incorrect, would that affect the position of the upper column relative to...
• Re: vanagon spotted on TV
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Wed, 14 Jan 2015 10:14:08 -0800
  ...Then they > hotwired it under the steering column with no attention to the steering > wheel lock. > The shots of the engine compartment looked realistic...
• Re: Dash back in place...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 28 Mar 2010 20:40:56 -0700
  ...Any reason not to replace those wierd headless bolts holding the steer column to the dash supports with standard hex bolts?
• Re: VW van: the REAL Car of the Century (long)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Tue, 17 Apr 2001 23:11:27 -0500
  ...the REAL Car of the Century (long) > The following is quoted from Australian car magazine "Wheels", October > 1999; author is Paul Cockburn, column is...
• Re: Control Unit for Cruise Control?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 10 Nov 2002 22:29:09 -0800
  ...Bentley says it is "behind >instrument panel right." I took out the instrument panel, the ash tray, the >cover for the steering column but...
• Brake Fluid Loss
  Historical mailing list - Bill H.
  Thu, 15 Apr 2004 19:12:48 -0700
  ...There is a little fluid on the lower steering column but not enough to account for the whole reservoir and the area around the...
• Re: turn key, wait for turn-over
  Historical mailing list - Bill Witz
  Fri, 6 Apr 2007 20:26:03 -0400
  ...everytime.I then pulled off the plastic cover at the steering column and wiggled the switch that feeds power to the starter. The starter...
• Re: airbag rant
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 6 Jan 1999 07:17:56 -0500
  ...To get at the switch, which is the same as in > Golfs, Jettas etc., I was told I need to disassemble the steering column...
• Re: Part needed
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 16 Apr 2023 23:33:10 +0000
  ...Vanagain has both the small and large part of the steering column > new.  I purchased one from Jim several years ago and now have...
• horn ring
  Historical mailing list - William
  Fri, 14 Sep 2018 09:09:15 -0600
  ...One of the mounting screws holding down the steering column switches is stripped. It has been stripped for several years. (I assume the previous...
• Re: Towing a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Jul 1999 02:14:38 EDT
  ...Do NOT rely on the steering column / ignition switch lock. No speed or distance recommendation is mentioned in Bentley. 2. Towing with only REAR...
• Re: Intermittent wiper chatter
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 4 Nov 2002 13:15:32 -0600
  ...ve replaced the intermittent relay,wiper motor,wiper arms and blades and >wiper sitch assy on column. >Nothing in the archives. > >Suggestions anyone? >Gerry
• need help please a/c rear blower
  Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 20:24:54 -0400
  ...The fuse on the far right, when you take the steering column cover off, the 25 amp fuse was blown.I have replaced it...
• grinding noise under steering wheel while turning.. read!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Feb 2006 01:57:52 EST
  ...little flathead screws that hold your signal/wiper stalk to your column.. one of the screws had worked its way loose and was grinding...
• '87 Master cylinder "popping" noise
  Historical mailing list - Richards, Andrew (ETW)
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 08:18:14 -0700
  ...even the master cylinder making the noise, I just assumed since it's coming from under the steering column. Andrew Portland, OR '87 GL
• Re: Sliding Door "Courtesy Light" Switch
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Oct 2007 11:44:19 EDT
  ...I see there is a rectangular hole in the > column above the door lock contacts and a matching round hole on the door. > Was...
• Re: Strange clacking (valve Lifter?) noise.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 21:49:04 -0500
  ...Only three of these four held pressure and became a solid column. The lifter that did not hold its column height seemed destined for...
• Re: Data tag - anyone fluent in these?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Sep 2012 12:26:14 -0400
  ...aut hkey=Gv1sRgCLiE7syBtP2ytwE&feat=directlink) well the 25 in the Modell column refers to T25...but im sure you already knew that LOL the...
• Re: Messed up Steering column
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 07 May 95 01:03:20 CDT
  on Sat, 6 May 95 23:40:55 CDT Steve Johnson said: >So, if you want to do good by your van. Don't...
• Re: New Jetta Model -Whoosh!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 5 Jun 1999 15:08:57 +0200
  Marshall Ruskin wrote: > Supercharged 200+ hp Jetta may be coming, with supercharged VR6. > > See > <http://www.thecarconnection.com/columns/caught/caught4-26-99.asp...
• Re: Light switches
  Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 17:06:51 +0000
  ...diagram narrowed the fault to the turn/light switch on the column. Took it apart, cleaned and greased all the moving parts and reinstalled...
• Re: a simple question
  Historical mailing list - Dave C.
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 01:10:46 -0500
  ...I tried pressing in on the steering column arm w. the wiper > controls and > nothing happened. > > thanks, > Paul > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Photos - Share...
• Re: Favourite Free Modifications
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 10:39:28 EDT
  ...switch location, so i just got one of those upper steering column covers w/ switch hole, and put a cabriolet/scirocco/jetta1 foglight switch...
• Actual Weight Distribution of loaded Vans
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sun, 9 Oct 2005 14:42:22 -0700
  ...http://www.roadhaus.com/tires/load.html If you look at the last column .. "Actual Weight Distribution Front/Rear" You will see that 67...
• Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel, work?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 17 Apr 2012 06:22:51 -0400
  ...Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel, work? Sorry but the tabs got messed up, so the columns are not clean...
• Mid-repair "issue" - Ign. switch R & R
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Sat, 22 Apr 2006 12:27:42 -0400
  ...Re-install ign.switch "block" over sterring column rod is pushing my steering coupler at my feet apart? I cannot seem to keep the...
• Re: Power Door Lock Consternation
  Historical mailing list - Robert Wing
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 08:44:03 -0400
  ...I had the same short wire problem in the cruise control at the steering column. The wire pulled right out of the connector. They...
• Re: 65 deluxe value?
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sat, 23 Mar 1996 12:17:12 -0800
  ...Paint? Original or primer or somewhere in-between? Any cool gizmos like gas heater, safaris, steering column lock, Thom Fitzpatrick thom@calweb.com - http...
• Sightlines to instrument panel
  Historical mailing list - TA Scott
  Wed, 13 Nov 2002 21:35:49 -0800
  ...Has anyone found a way to raise their streering wheel by a couple of inches? The steering wheel column on my 2000 Passat telescopes...
• The Loop
  Historical mailing list - Michael Amato
  Mon, 31 Jan 2005 14:44:37 -0500
  ...The book that came with the vanagon indicated that there was some sort of switch under the steering column but all I could see...
• Re: 90 Multivan auto locks problem
  Historical mailing list - Bob Wing
  Mon, 19 Jan 2009 07:35:12 -0500
  ...I had the same short wire problem in the cruise control at the steering column. The wire pulled right out of the connector. They...
• Re: Synthetic Oil selection?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 4 Dec 2011 08:57:24 -0600
  Tom, that chart is similar for my '91 with 2.1 waterboxer, except the columns for 15W50, 20W50, and 40W are topped with triangles...
• dashboard removal
  Historical mailing list - Mark M. Schirmer
  Sun, 7 Jan 1996 19:08:27 -0500 (EST)
  ...The wheel should come off with a good tug) -Take off the steering column housing (remove the two philips screws on the underside and...
• Re: fitting on an 82 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sat, 18 Dec 1999 21:01:16 -0500
  ...It is located just right of the steering column and below the clock. What is it? Or is this something the previous owner installed...
• Re: re- intermittent headlight failure
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Wed, 1 Dec 1999 21:10:52 -0500
  Martin Laycock wrote: > > Have you investigated the switch on the steering column? That is where my > 12v for the lights was dissapearing. The wheel...
• Re: At Least 22 VW Busses Stolen...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Oct 2002 09:51:17 EDT
  ...very easy to steal, just > brake the paper thin plastic steering column cover and > PRESTO! cut and join 2 wires:(.....VROOOM!!! > > has anyone done...
• Re: Propane Disposable Bottle Hookup
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 17 Feb 2006 20:34:55 -0500
  ...The appliances need 11" water column to operate. That's about 1psi. A pressure gauge on the tank will not show how much propane...
• Re: 85 Vanagon - Ignition electrical switch
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 25 Mar 2006 20:39:26 -0500
  ...key, gives 12V to starter relay?> > > **How do you open steering column and get to these parts? > > Any help would be appreciative as I...
• Re: common electrical problems in vanagons
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:09:06 -0500
  ...Ignition Switch - steering column 8. Headlight Switch - dash instument pod 9. Engine ground strap - left/driver side of engine 10. ?? so do we want...
• Eurovan gage fix
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Mon, 9 Jun 97 12:51:00 -0500
  ...Remove the steering column covers (three screws, two parts) 5. Disconnect and remove the steering column switches. 6. Remove the screws holding the cluster...
• Re: 90 Westy Weekender - parts needed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:20:42 -0700
  hmmmm think I can help you on 'the small post/bolt that attaches to the left hand column so the door will lock shut...
• Re: Steering column cover needed
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 28 Jul 2021 20:28:10 -0600
  EC Describe Brake please, as sometimes they can be repaired better than new ~ > On 28 Jul , 2021, at 1:32 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96...
• Re: Dometic fire alert (at least for the 182B)
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Mon, 07 Jul 1997 10:54:34 -0700
  ...retain as much density shift as possible through out the whole column since that's what makes chimneys auto-vent. Probably the external fan...
• Re: At Least 22 VW Busses Stolen...
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 16:48:37 -0700
  I think our Vanagons are very easy to steal, just brake the paper thin plastic steering column cover and PRESTO! cut and join 2...
• Re: Troubleshooting cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 01:51:20 -0600
  ...Troubleshooting cruise control > What do folks recommend? > > I verified that the column switch is working properly. > As well, I checked the wiring at the...
• FS: vanagon heated seat setup
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Jan 2007 03:50:09 EST
  ...it includes, heated seat switch, factory vanagon upper steering column housing cover w/ switch hole, wiring, relays. the only thing i dont have is...
• Re: Front table in rear
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 2 Jul 2007 12:28:37 -0500
  ...First, if switching, you will need to switch the legs/support > columns also. > Second, once switched you will find it difficult if not impossible...
• Re: Shear Bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 18 Jun 2000 08:37:33 -0700
  ...If under-tightened, they will work loose and you'll > > have the steering column flopping around in your lap. If over-tightened, in > > the...
• Re: Sticky diesel starter motor
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 16 Oct 2001 08:58:39 -0700
  ...I took the > plastic off the steering column and now I have to move the black plug on the > base of the ignition switch...
• Re: can't get ignition switch housing off steering column
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 19:35:42 -0600
  ...the point that i just pull the housing off the steering column, at which point it will not just come off. im just trying...
• Re: 65 deluxe value?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Mar 1996 21:38:07 -0500
  ...Paint? Original or primer or somewhere in-between? Any cool gizmos like gas heater, safaris, steering column lock, ========= and lets not forget mechanicals - does...
• Horn strangeness ('82 diesel)
  Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 17:06:56 -0500
  ...This was both on the horn and on the connections to the steering column outside tube. If you have a friend (maybe a model...
• replacing ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 12:24:39 -0700
  ...Then I discovered that Bentley has a section on pulling the steering column lock (indexed under steering, it turns out, and not under ignition...
• '86 Vanagon GL?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Werner
  Sat, 14 Sep 2002 23:41:57 -0400
  ...First I have discovered a minor scratching sound in the column when turning the steering wheel. There is no play in the steering. PS...
• Changing ignition switch, mechanical ??
  Historical mailing list - Matt Faust
  Wed, 14 Apr 2004 09:59:10 -0700
  ...comes out of the cast piece that goes around the steering column? I finally go my new cylinder, so I'm going to try...
• 90 Westy Weekender - parts needed
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Turner
  Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:03:40 -0700
  ...find the small post/bolt that attaches to the left hand column so the door will lock shut. I look forward to your experteise...
• Re: Intro again
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 16:42:17 -0800
  ...From there, a column extends along the > > ceiling all the way to the front, with vents on both sides of the column, > > spaced every...
• Re: Exciting things happening at Van-Again!
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 15 Sep 2005 16:04:50 -0700
  ...The columnist for the trade magazine replied by warning the mechanic not to diagnose problems (correctly) too quickly when a customer is looking. He...
• Re: ignition switch removal?
  Historical mailing list - JOHN REYNOLDS
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 22:37:53 +0000
  ...Is there no simpler way to get the switch out? After all, I can remove the plastic steering column covers and drill a little...
• Re: size of these bolts
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 28 Jan 2017 17:48:54 -0700
  ...2 odd shape bolts hold the upper part of the steering column to the dash > > they have conical head and I don't have...