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• 84 Westfalia Refrigerator noise...?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sheridan
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 12:22:57 -0300
  My refrigerator is making a loud electric buzz, almost sounds like a grinding. The sound comes from the upper back of the unit. The...
• Electrical Gremlins
  Historical mailing list - Dave Chameides
  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 20:35:50 -0800
  ...I have an 82 1.6 diesel and I'm having a weird electrical problem. When I turn the engine on, the panel lights...
• Re: Electrical Nightmare?
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:04:33 -0500
  ...2008 3:51 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Electrical Nightmare? Thanks to Mark, banging this relay on my wheelwell did the...
• Re: Electrical issues
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 7 Jan 2016 22:37:02 -0800
  why not put in new ignition switch and go from there?
• Re: Starter hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 15 Sep 2015 09:15:04 -0700
  http://www.t3technique.com/electrical/deluxe-hard-start-relay-kit.html
• Electric gremlins captured- for now
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Sat, 18 Oct 2014 09:20:04 -0600
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• Re: Help! Electrical gremlins 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - drc11
  Sat, 18 Sep 1999 08:28:32 -0700
  A loose ground wire?? Madeline '90 Syncro Westie
• Re: Westie Conversion (Electric)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Mon, 12 Mar 2007 20:56:09 -0000
  Tha Caltech/MIT race was 1968...not 80's. Steve
• Re: Diesel schmiesel...i'm thinking of going electric
  Historical mailing list - Mark Thoma
  Sun, 25 May 2008 09:55:04 -0700
  ...The cost to 'fuel' it with electricity would be low (I've heard estimates that put the cost per mile for an EV equivalent...
• VW of SA -Reply
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
  Wed, 13 May 1998 12:12:31 +0200
  ...square head lights - includes power steering, Air con, central locking, electric mirrors, electric windows and armchair seats etc. There are people who have put...
• Re: Alternative Fuels - Salt Water
  Historical mailing list - Paul N. Oliver
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 13:42:41 -0600
  ...from General Motors and oil > companies) it DOES make me wonder about who is preventing the intelligent > use of electric vehicles. Maybe I am...
• Re: Electrical Gremlins (all in one post)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:45:19 -0800
  ...Had that happen on an electric window operator once. Cleaning > and lubing the shaft and applying a lubricant would make things > considerably6 better. > > John...
• Common Failures In Electro-Mechanical Systems was No start, dead computer!
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 08:43:22 -0700
  ...Although my experience in troubleshooting electrical problems in Vanagons is limited, at one time in my life I made my living keeping some large...
• Re: Stock or able to return to stock vs. custom?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 11:43:51 -0500
  ...I opposed major electrical system >butchery. Old vehicles like ours tend to develop electrical glitches >even when kept stock and well taken care of...
• Fwd: This B.C. company wants to electrify your Porsche, your mini van and your school bus | Globalnews.ca
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sat, 30 Apr 2022 09:47:56 -0700
  ...I think retro-fitting existing gas powered motors with electric alternatives will become a business all to itself...give it 5 to 10 years...
• Re: Friday tech question quiz
  Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
  Fri, 12 Jul 2013 21:45:00 -0700
  ...If something electrical doesn't work - don't try to fix it. See if there are now other electrical things that don't work...
• Re: Need westy electrical outlet faceplate
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Sun, 19 Jun 2011 13:28:20 -0700
  > I was hauling a bunch of stuff in my westy and broke the faceplate on > the > electrical outlet. It's the brown bakelite style...
• Re: Strange electrical problem
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 14 Oct 2004 23:10:39 -0400
  ...On Thu, 14 Oct 2004, developtrust wrote: > I have a strange electrical problem. When I accelerate from a stop at night > my dome lights...
• Re: electric or hydraulic power steering
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Fri, 18 Mar 2022 22:59:19 -0400
  ...Been researching the electrical steering kits, seems like > > > the downside is I'd lose the collapsibility of the steering column > > > in the > > event > > > of...
• Vanagon Westy Accessory Boxes..
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Tue, 12 Mar 1996 14:48:44 +0000
  ...city water $29.50 US water tank $35.50 US electrical $32.50 US (for US Westy's only) electrical $34.00 US (for...
• Re: electric outlet
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 13:55:50 -0400
  I just ran an outdoor electrical cord through the weekender. I put the male plug end behind the license plate and cable tied it...
• Auto Elect Shop Reccomendation Needed - Arizona or ?
  Historical mailing list - Chase
  Sat, 28 Sep 2002 19:24:49 -0600
  Volks, Need Automotive Electrical Shop Recommendation One piece of work I don't have a shop for yet , is the "Vanagon Automotive Electrical " modifications...
• Re: can vanagon run w/out alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Amy and Andrew
  Sat, 3 Nov 2001 22:29:30 -0500
  ...If you > can't run the engine without proper voltage does anyone know what the > electrical draw is of the vanagon engine, ie how...
• NVC - Cost Calculator
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 2 Jun 2014 07:56:46 -0500
  ...I am in need of an electrical cost calculator - a box of some type that will give me a digital readout of electrical power...
• Having difficulty with the archives...but..my westy won't start...
  Historical mailing list - stu schwartz
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 22:25:32 -0400
  ...All the electrical stuff works fine...clock didn't stop Key turns and I believe I hear the "vacuum" open in the engine compartment...
• Re: TiiCo California Smog Legal!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 15 Jan 2004 20:28:48 -0500
  ...The fuelrail used on my Tiico has no electrical hookups. That is >DIFFERENT< than the fuelrail used on my 5 cylinder. The fuelrail I...
• Re: strange bucking problem w/ '84 vanagon wbx
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Thu, 17 Feb 2005 19:46:05 -0800
  ...I am no >electrician...but from what I have been told, the capacitor fix if not as >effective as the VW fix. > True, but...
• Volkswagen Vanagon Electric Powered (Warrington, Bucks County) $10000
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Mon, 13 Aug 2012 13:16:01 -0400
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• Yoo hoo... Phaedra...
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 14:41:14 -0600
  Jus' wonnerin' how the electrical dilema is going... Alan & Phred ('88 Wolfsburg)
• Re: fuba on a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Smola
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 00:04:57 -0600
  Hirsch makes an electric fully retractable antenna. They' re great!!
• Re: Opinions wanted: Overhaul or Eletric?!
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 3 Jun 2023 11:32:05 -0700
  ...There WILL be > electric vans, pickups, and SUVs that have long range, high passenger and > storing capacity, and can tow. They are just not...
• Refrigerator woes - what about us electric-only folks?
  Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
  Sun, 19 Aug 2007 10:33:41 -0700
  ...Alas, my Lola only has a Norcold 2-way (electric only) which is great if I'm going to a plug-in site. While...
• Re: Side mirror fix
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sun, 9 May 2010 12:59:43 -0700
  ...Various vendors offer the later-model electric mirrors when available. They stay put, but they're expensive: http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van...
• Re: '85 electrics going
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone Greene
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 10:33:19 -0500
  ...anyone hand any quick > suggestions as where to begin looking for electrical shorts. my fuse > strip is obviously suspect and all seems in working...
• Re: [OT] Efficiency of electric heaters?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 9 Dec 2013 12:17:12 -0700
  ...Depending on your electric rate electric may be competitive with oil. >> >> Dennis, >> From my phone. >> ________________________________ >> From: Rocket J Squirrel<mailto:camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM...
• Re: Opinions wanted: Overhaul or Eletric?!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Tue, 11 Jul 2023 18:10:18 -0400
  ...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGG929eqbnE (in the UK but seems an impressive electric build: Electric VW Syncro)) Karl. On Fri, Jun 2...
• Re: Electric lock operator - replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 21 Jul 2022 11:01:13 -0700
  ...On Thu, Jul 21, 2022 at 10:47 AM John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > I'm replacing the electric lock mechanism on my...
• Re: Vanagon Electrical Puzzle
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 22 Apr 2022 18:47:34 -0700
  ...heard of such? > > I’m hoping that 1 of Our Vanagon Electrical Wizards has the answer to this 1 ~ > > Temp 1 Sensor providing accurate...
• Vanagon Electrical Puzzle 2
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 22 Apr 2022 14:06:39 -0600
  Seriously? Who ever heard of such? I’m hoping that 1 of Our Vanagon Electrical Wizards has the answer to this 1 ~ Temp 1...
• Re: Electrical Circuit Instrument Cluster 85 Vanagon Help
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:28:29 -0800
  ...COM> Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 12:49 AM Subject: Re: Electrical Circuit Instrument Cluster 85 Vanagon Help > At 04:27 PM 12/15...
• 1985 westphalia --- electric water pump failure
  Historical mailing list - James Cook
  Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:57:04 -0700
  ...The electric water pump for the sink seems non-operative. When my "mechanically inclined friend" looked under the sink area he did see something...
• Re: Electric Heaters / isolater
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Oct 1995 13:45:36 -0700
  ...A guy at a local auto electric shop said solenoids are fine and cost A LOT less!! I would like to know if there...
• Electrical problem with new engine
  Historical mailing list - Chris Gkikas
  Sun, 10 Dec 2000 16:30:28 -0500
  ...I've got an electrical problem like this: no juice from the ignition key. Battery okay, even with a jump. Been bridging the terminals...
• Re: Summer's coming and my van is getting hotter than ever!!
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Sun, 25 Apr 2004 13:31:11 -0400
  > Vanagons have the worst electrical systems i have ever seen in a vehicle, > very very prone to failure, very poor engineering, germans can be...
• 85 Vanagon - Ignition electrical switch
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Sat, 25 Mar 2006 20:01:11 -0500
  ...switch? Are there two parts to an ignition switch: (1) mechanical where the key turns in ON/OFF and (2) electrical part ($25) that...
• Re: 6 broken alternator in 3 yrs - possible root cause
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Tue, 31 Jan 2006 18:52:46 EST
  ...70 amps times 14.4 volts is only equivalent to 1.35 (electrical) horsepower. ....Found a > three phase 10 Hp motor (we are talking...
• Re: fuse box
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 21:52:41 -0400
  ...My knee jerk reaction to the "Mechanically inclined, mechanically/electrical competent person" question is ... Such a person wouldn't have to ask. LOL Mike...
• Re: Electric Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Sat, 16 Feb 2008 22:34:42 -0500
  ...That's why I don't worry about running out of oil; I think the electric car will be feasible long before we do...
• Re: Hybrid Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 16:37:32 -0400
  ...Hybrid Engine controllers > >>> supplement the ICE with the electrical motor at the less > efficient ICE > >>> RPMs, and recover some of the electrical > energy in...
• Re: Elect heat
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 10:52:26 -0400
  ...Elect heat Considering that most camp-grounds have electric hook-up, Has anyone tried an electric heater in their Westy's. I am thinking...
• Re: Stranded in the Midwest Veedubless.
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Tue, 7 Jul 1998 17:32:44 -0700
  ...bus 82 A3 GTI Westfalia, turning into a hybrid electric Stretch Several EVs (Electric Vehicles) Have owned way too many VWs to list. :-) http...
• Re: Reliability of AutoZone (Duralast) alternators
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 2 Oct 2008 09:55:30 -0400
  "The Bus Depot" <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM> said: > The discount auto parts chains (not speaking of AutoZone but in general) buy > their rebuilt electrics strictly...
• Re: "Who Killed the Electric Car" NVC but timely..(sorry for off topic, moderators and list)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 9 Oct 2009 11:02:40 -0400
  ...So, GM holding on to these electric vehicles would be like VW holding on to bay window buses. But, VW put out a new...
• Re: Microscopic corrosion on electrical contacts
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 14 Jun 2023 12:57:44 -0700
  ...Spraying a protective coat on any electrical connector costs more to the manufacturers... They leave them bare. I use dielectric grease when I repair...
• Re: Dielectric grease
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 5 Mar 2014 19:03:11 -0800
  There is such a thing, it's used on the big aluminum wires in electrical service panels. It's dense with zinc and aluminum...
• camper heating
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Thu, 14 Oct 2004 13:33:02 -0400
  Fall and thinking about HEAT, one item I've been considering for vehicle preheating and while camping where electric is available is a Kitchen...
• Re: Glass for Heated Elect Mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Thu, 3 May 2001 09:47:06 -0400
  ...this function, or does it come on with the rear window electric defogger? I have a 90 Carat with power windows, but I don...
• re. Electric Front Seat Heater
  Historical mailing list - G. Lee
  Thu, 13 Nov 2003 21:50:41 -0700
  ...I have never seen a van with the electric driver seat heater shown as an option in my 1990 vanagon owners manual. ....... I have...
• Re: moisture/hesitation update
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 21 May 2008 21:22:56 -0500
  ...I'm guessing this is just a silly electrical problem. > Time to start wrapping everything in electrical tape? > > I figure my situation can't...
• dielectric grease
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Sun, 8 Aug 2004 16:06:03 -0400
  Are there any electrical connnections that *shouldn't* get a little dielectric grease? john