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• Re: Continuing Engine Troubles
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Sat, 11 May 1996 10:05:23 -0500 (CDT)
  ...With everything else connected and the ignition off disconnect the O2 sensor wire. Connect the Digital Voltmeter up to the ECU O2 wire (not...
• Re: GAUGES
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Tue, 21 Nov 2000 14:08:00 -0500
  This may be a silly question but would this work if I had Petrtronix points / Electronic Ignition? Thanks, Chris Gronski Toronto, Ontario, '80 Westy...
• Re: Fridge or Battery relay
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 13:45:20 -0700
  ...The hella unit does not have the diode and relies on selecting a signal that is not 12VDC when the ignition is off. You...
• Re: Fuel Pump won't turn on.
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Fri, 3 May 2002 12:49:15 -0400
  ...Fuse Grounds Relay Double Relay Ignition switch Wiring Pump Pretty much in that order. Developing business and guiding change since 1996, G. Matthew Bulley...
• Re: ....that hi/lo beam switch problem
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 11 Apr 2003 22:46:34 -0600
  ...I put the relays in last summer...great lights! We'll see monday if it's the switch or ignition switch?! The '91 Westy...
• Rubber head key with VW logo,
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:51:03 -0700
  ...Someone once brought up the point that the hardened steel actually wears the ignition out more quickly. Less expensive to replace a worn key...
• Re: 2.1L ignition/FI woes!!
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 29 Nov 2005 17:56:59 -0500
  What do you mean,no injector pulse?
• Re: No start/ Yes spark II
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 7 Nov 2011 21:36:42 -0800
  ...I have > voltage for 2 - 3 seconds when I turn ignition on. > > Can I conclude that my ignition switch is OK? > > Thanks, > > Skip > 84...
• Re: Removing & replacing front door key tumbler?
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sat, 5 Apr 2014 08:53:50 -0700
  The easiest thing is to replace the broken fork! To remove ignition lock cylinder requires drilling a hole in the lock body so you...
• Re: Random Instant Shutdown
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 19 Oct 2012 06:27:33 -0700
  ...If this is your problem no > amount of parts swapping in the engine compartment is going to fix it. > > From the ignition switch a...
• Re: Ignition coil failure
  Historical mailing list - John
  Tue, 18 Jul 2000 19:51:28 -0400
  ...The ignition coil > >appears to be overheated but I'm not sure how. Anyone else see this > >type > >of failure??????????????????? > > > >Regards, John > > ________________________________________________________________ > YOU'RE...
• Re: Headlight relay setup not working in 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Fri, 7 May 2004 13:06:49 -0400
  ...I > followed the instructions without problems until I got to the part where I > have to access wires exiting the ignition. Both the kit...
• Re: Switched power for vanagon radio
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Thu, 27 Jul 2000 07:03:37 -0700
  ...They apparently didn't want to redesign their entire ignition system to include an 'acc' position (who can blame them?). All I did was...
• Headlight Alarm
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:50:04 -0800
  ...out, but then discovered that my headlights go out when the ignition is off. I'm just wondering if they added this feature after...
• Re: Engine stutters, tach nosedives. Then, just as suddenly, it's,normal again.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 2 Mar 2009 00:27:36 -0500
  At 11:27 PM 3/1/2009, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >So it's really only speculation at this point that it's ignition...
• Re: 87 Vanagon fuse problem
  Historical mailing list - Stefan Weir
  Sun, 19 Dec 1999 21:15:51 EST
  ...As you are holding the switch(sometimes) the wipers will work. >> Try jiggling the key in the ignition switch while tinkering. The ignition switch...
• Re: Ignition and Carbs.
  Historical mailing list - Stebbins
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 14:30:43 +0200
  ...Has any one = > ripped out the electronic ignition and fuel injection and put in a = > points type distributor and carbs? =20 > Ken Nelson
• Re: no head lights on an '87
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 8 Jul 2006 21:19:48 -0700
  ...is that head light switch or the ignition switch is bad. >I'm leaning toward the ignition switch. >What does the list say? >Thanks...
• Re: 88 GL - Failure to start - The Saga Continues
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 16 Jun 2014 08:47:51 -0400
  John, it sounds like a problem with the ignition to me. Like someone is just shutting the key off after the van starts up...
• Re: Electrical issues
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Fri, 8 Jan 2016 09:03:00 -0800
  ...I > can turn the ignition off, the van shuts down, and everything appears fine. > But I can turn on the wipers, the headlights will...
• Re: Headlight Alarm
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:28:56 -0700
  The Headlight OFF feature with Ignition OFF was introduced in 1971 model year on Beetles, Ghias, Buses, Type 3s and Type 4s. This feature...
• Re: Ignition Key Warning Buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 14:28:44 EDT
  ...Personally I like the buzzer as it keeps me from leaving my keys in the ignition! :-) -- Sean Bartnik Fredericksburg, Virginia 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon L...
• mechanic for 5-cyl vw quantum ?
  Historical mailing list - walter bahm
  Wed, 4 Jul 2001 09:08:42 -0700
  ...turning the ignition key triggers rapid clicking of fuse box relay (?#17 stamp on it). the red engine indicator lights either come on faint...
• Re: 85 Westy radio connection
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 14:15:41 -0600
  > 85 West doesn't have accessory position on ignition. > Does it hurt ignition etc. to play radio with key on > and motor not started...
• '85 Westfalia Engine Dying:II
  Historical mailing list - Connal Hughes
  Wed, 10 Nov 1999 11:12:18 EST
  ...The vast majority of people suggested ignition switch and I think that is indeed the problem. After some suggestions, I hopped back in the...
• Re: 88 GLstarts, stalls immediately
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 13:57:44 -0400
  ...If you were getting a miss on one or more cyl, the secondary ignition is suspect(dist cap to the plugs).If it is...
• Re: intermittent headlight failure
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 30 Nov 1999 14:21:00 -0500
  Same here - ignition switch was the diagnosed culprit ~ $70 dealer installed. mike 87 westy Alan Pickersgill wrote: > >Anybody familiar with this particular situation? > > John...
• Help!! in big trouble with Jetta GLi ignition system
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sun, 17 Mar 2002 08:15:51 EST
  ...I have never seen such a complicated ignition system before. Are there any experts on the list that could shoot me some pointers or...
• Re: Wiring in a new Stereo Unit
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 18:01:44 -0500
  ...The main power is always on, and that provides "memory power." The "Ignition" lead only acts at a signal to use that source for...
• Re: Electronic Ignition?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Montgomery
  Tue, 25 Jul 1995 12:44:21 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Hintz wrote: > Hey now, > I'm kinda thinking about buying one of those electronic ignition > goodies, anyone have any experince, tips, warnings, etc. about...
• Re: signal to 85 Tach.
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Tue, 30 Sep 1997 08:10:28 +0300
  Brakerless ignition system means, that there are no physical switch in there. But there is an electronic device such as Transistor or Thyristor wich...
• Re: Tach/Dwell Meter Usage Question?
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Sat, 9 Mar 2002 17:35:23 -0700
  >check out the pertronix electronic ignition setup. replaces the points >and condenser, fits entirely inside the distributor, costs about $75. Okay, I went to...
• Re: alternator to ignition coil???
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 16 Dec 2002 13:55:05 -0800
  ...Your ignition switch could be the culprit, but look first at the connection to the 86 pin of the ECU relay, coil. Robert 1982...
• What so special about the Ignition Coil?
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Klahn
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 22:34:42 -0600
  Hi, Is there anything special about the ignition coil for a Vanagon? Pep Boys seems to think they have gold in them. I laid...
• Just started to run rough
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Sun, 19 Dec 2004 17:55:27 -0800
  ...I tried shutting off the ignition and waiting 30 sec and restart but same. It seems to cut in and out and surge like...
• Re: recap (still not fixed) Re: Update (not fixed...) Re: FIXED? (and, advice needed...) (was: Re: low voltage, starter running intermittently, but alternator is okay?)
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 17:31:12 -0500
  Today I tried a new ignition switch and changed out the transmission ground strap. Neither fixed the problem. I don't have any ideas...
• 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: HELP: Engine stopped
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 11 Jul 2016 08:03:31 -0400
  ...Last time the engine died, when I turned the ignition key to the on >>> position, the fuel pump didn't engage for the 1...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 19:28:09 -0600
  ...The ignition spark is by > definition according to engine position and the fuel injectors fire > based on the same triggering event that the ignition...
• Re: Radio Retrofit
  Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
  Thu, 20 Apr 2000 14:38:54 -0400
  ...They want a constant hot lead and a ignition only hot lead. It used to be the constant hot was only for the memory...
• no power to auxillary air valve
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 16:47:17 -0500
  ...I did a full troubleshooting of the ignition and fuel injection system this morning and narrowed the problem down to the auxillary air regulator...
• Re: What causes the ignition switch to get hot?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:10:32 -0500
  ...wire to S12 on the fuse panel and then to ignition coil, ignition module and ECU relay coil. Inside the fuse panel it goes...
• Re: Smacked the steering wheel and the van died
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:12:56 -0600
  Hey, you have a very advanced warning system there.....your horn alerted you of the ignition switch's impending failure. Or, of course, the...
• Re: Progressive rough running - until ignition reset
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 28 Dec 2010 00:51:23 -0600
  ...Progressive rough running - until ignition reset > > > >> There is a ground that isn't. It ismost likely at the ECU. >> >> >> >> >> ________________________________ >> From: John Rodgers<inua@CHARTER...
• flat spot at 4000rpm
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 14:51:39 -0500
  ...I imagine this is probably some sort of retarding of ignition timing effect, but is it normal? The last time I set the ignition...
• Re: NVC- Rabbit won't start
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Sun, 12 Nov 2006 13:04:41 -0500
  I tried a new ignition switch I had, and I jumpered the connector per the idiots guide.No difference. I have no voltage at...
• Re: next question...Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - Billy Hirt
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:23:51 -0400
  ...Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning > ignition switch on? > > > Take another look. Pin 3 on the ECU operates the...
• Re: 87 GL Intermittantly Not Starting
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Mon, 12 May 2003 15:04:45 -0400
  > That is not a valid assumption about the ignition switch. The switch has > multiple contacts inside it that make the connections for different > functions...
• Re: Electronic points -waste of time/money?
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Mon, 15 Jan 2007 12:06:27 -0800
  ...I tap the dizzy, it drops to 0 degrees, the ignition starts to misfire (you can see it on the strobe timing light, the...
• Re: 2nd ignition switch in 2 months???
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 13:16:22 -0800
  ...i just put > that ignition switch in less than 2 months ago!! WTF? UGH! ...any ideas as > to why it might be doing this...
• Re: What component causes the fuel pump to come on for a second or two when I turn on the ignition to the first position (no cranking)?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 11 Jul 2016 06:34:02 -0700
  ...from the pump back all the way to the body near the ignition coil, via that 2 pin connection by the air cleaner. Mark
• Re: Sorta Scary Event
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 25 Feb 2011 21:54:37 -0800
  ...I turned the > ignition off, then back on, then to start, and it fired right up, and > didn't fault again. > > If it happened...
• Re: Yet another EE talks batteries
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Sat, 17 Jun 2000 11:46:44 -0600
  ...Therefore, no current should flow from the starting battery to the aux battery with just the ignition turned on, only when the alt is...
• Re: Headlight question (ignition "lock")
  Historical mailing list - Royston, Jerry
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 12:59:22 -0500
  You only have to be locked out of your car once with the key still in the ignition and the engine running to think...
• alternator to ignition coil???
  Historical mailing list - van man
  Mon, 16 Dec 2002 13:33:21 -0800
  ...i decided to bridge a wire from the alternator to the ignition coil. the coil suddenly got power... so at least ive narrowed it...
• Re: why is 2.1 eating ignition coils?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:30:53 -0700
  ...causing the coils to die prematurely? BTW, he does not leave his ignition key on without engine running (radio is hot all the time).
• Re: No headlights.
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 31 Aug 2016 08:04:37 -0700
  headlight switch, ignition switch and bad grounds are most likely the cause..
• Pre-'75 Bus Ignitionswitch
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Nov 95 16:05:23 +0100
  To all who have problems with the seemingly unremovable ignition switch, I found out how it works, it cost me a lockcylinder and some...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:15:25 -0700
  ...A failed ignition switch is the kind of think that can stop a nice trip dead in its' tracks! Dan did you replace it...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:19:31 -0700
  ...Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning > ignition switch on? > > If you look at the fuel pump relay circuit you...