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• Re: New ignition switch in, starter connections cleaned : was no start
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 17 Oct 2010 08:41:27 -0500
  ...the back of the head from Scott I have the new ignition switch in and and > all my connections cleaned up at the starter...
• New Ignition Lock/Switch
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 17 May 2002 13:07:24 -0600
  ...They NEVER come on until I jiggle the ignition switch now. Puzzled! Any suggestions or comments appreciated. No emergency because everything works but not...
• Re: radio install, replacement ignition switch?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:41:16 -0500
  ...in a "normal" vehicle. > > So, the question arises, is there another ignition switch with an > accessory position, that will swap into a vanagon? > > Anyone...
• Re: It's hard to make your Vanagon better when they're making the parts crappier
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 1 Jul 2013 21:03:22 -0700
  The ignition switch I recently got from Van Caf� is black and white with a scratched out VW number on it. Stuart -----Original Message...
• Re: Intermittent ignition delay when turning key
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 21 Apr 1999 20:12:35 +0200
  ...It may be a solenoid, but > make sure the wires are good! > Do not forget to check the ignition switch! It is as likely...
• Re: Engine cranks but NO JUICE to coil...poor thirsty coil : (
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 31 Jul 1998 16:13:43 -0700
  The ignition switch would be my first guess too, since I had the exact same problem, which was solved with a new switch. Also...
• Re: lost key...Re: Beside myself!
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 23 Nov 2008 10:50:24 -0800
  ...Removing the lock cylinder on the ignition switch is not as straight forward and easy to figure out as the doors. But none should...
• Daylight Driving lights
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 8 Mar 2018 10:06:26 -0800
  ...is there a way the wire those light to have them ON any time I turn the ignition switch on without using the headlight...
• Re: 1985 Westy A/C compressor doesn't turn
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 16 Jun 2015 02:31:39 -0400
  ...A/C gauges, turn the ignition to ON, >turn the A/C on, and jumper the pressure switch. There should be >voltage at the...
• Re: Headlight's won't come on (relay bad?)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:03:57 -0500
  ...Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 6:58 AM Danny, it could be the headlight switch or ignition switch as Dennis says.� I don't think...
• Re: no cold start/hard start relay kit
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 19 Jan 2002 09:25:20 -0600
  ...The problem probably comes from the ignition > switch or the wires. I've heard about hard start relay bosch kit. I'm > wondering if...
• Re: Wiring in a new Stereo Unit
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 14:59:56 -0500
  ...It should also have an "Ignition" lead, which goes to a source which is switched (usually the key, but maybe a separate switch). As...
• Re: Strange clock display
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:13:22 -0800
  ...working only while ign is off with some aftermarket gauges - it ended up being an early sign of failure of the ignition switch florian
• Re: Ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 22 Jun 2023 08:59:51 -0400
  OK, So, not sure, but I think you do have something going on with the ignition switch. But help me out here folks. When...
• Re: 1982 Diesel Intermittent Start Problem
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Apr 2000 12:18:53 EDT
  ...Unplug the ignition switch plug from your old switch and plug it into the new one. You only have to use a screw driver...
• Re: no fuse for fuel pump?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 11 Mar 2023 12:11:31 -0700
  ...Note >> that the ECU and ignition get powered from the ignition switch. The ECU and >> fuel pump relay get powered from a connection in...
• Battery cables
  Historical mailing list - Marvin Westenburg
  Sat, 1 Aug 1998 18:49:18 -0500
  ...The relay is activated by the ignition. And you're right--a discharged house battery would discharge the vehicle battery if the ignition switch...
• Re: lighted switch needed
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Sat, 9 Feb 2008 11:32:16 -0800
  ...It activates an electro-nag to keep you from leaving your keys in the ignition. You can use this to activate the relay for...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 19 Apr 2008 20:58:48 -0700
  Try replacing the ignition switch. That switch has seven (Mark?) connectors and is a common point of failure. The starter will crank but the...
• Re: Intermittent Starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 22:57:03 -0600
  Larry, Not always true--- New starter, New ignition switch, New neutral safety switch, New wire to starter solenoid from neutral safety switch,twice the...
• Re: Intermittent Starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 22:57:03 -0600
  Larry, Not always true--- New starter, New ignition switch, New neutral safety switch, New wire to starter solenoid from neutral safety switch,twice the...
• Re: Battery recharge and stereo
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 07:36:39 -0700
  ...Another suggestion which has been made is to wire the radio's switched lead to the switch in the ignition which controls the door...
• Re: No Start: Fuel Pump?
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Thu, 17 Aug 2017 19:09:27 -0700
  ...I was confused why Niel suspected the ignition switch, but then Stuart explained. However, I would expect that the double prime would not be...
• Ignition Switch Mystery....Help Please!
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 15:00:31 -0700
  ...I purchased an Ignition Switch for my 2.1 Carat...my mechanic said I could check it by dropping the plastic panel below the...
• Re: Wiring in a new Stereo Unit
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 18:01:49 -0600
  ...It should also have an "Ignition" >> lead, which goes to a source which is switched (usually the key, but >> maybe a separate switch). As...
• Re: [vanagon] lister needs help on the road - headlight gremlin in 86 westy
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 14:08:28 -0400
  ...You need to replace your ignition switch (just the electrical part, P/N 171905865). I would recommend that you add the headlight relay kits...
• Re: Ignition Switch Mystery Continues...anybody out there????
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 23 Jun 2004 15:00:10 -0500
  kevin obrien wrote: > Hello All: > > I haven't gotten any replies to last nights post about > my 1990 Carats' Ignition Switch problem...in the...
• priority start battery system
  Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 12:31:13 +0000
  ...PriorityStart! ! automatically reconnects the battery (any load greater than 100 microvolts) when the ignition key is turned on. No buttons or switches to operate...
• Re: Fuel pressure too high
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 4 Mar 2018 23:13:23 -0500
  ...Could be ignition switch, 15-circuit wire to coil positive, coil, ignition driver module on 1.9l, ECU on 2.1l, idle stab module...
• Re: FW: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 22:19:37 -0700
  ...be wrong or how to fix it? > > > When this happened to me it was the headlight switch on the dash, NOT the > ignition switch. > > >
• Re: Windows and struts
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 4 May 1997 09:45:48 -0400 (EDT)
  ...the ignition on annoying - this may just be because I can't seem to find an accessory postion on the ignition switch. >> Ther's...
• Re: Ignition Switch "Su" Power
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 25 Jan 2013 09:44:02 -0800
  ...IIRC, the Su switch closes when the key is inserted in the tumbler. I can see how using Su to turn ignition would be...
• Re: '85 Engine hesitation help
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Kitts
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:07:16 -0700
  ...An ignition switch (electrical portion) that is cracked or going > bad. It's not unusual for them to fail in such a way that...
• Re: headlights
  Historical mailing list - Dieseldoofus
  Tue, 14 Apr 2015 13:47:01 -0500
  ...when ignition is off. Alan Felder On Apr 14, 2015, at 1:39 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > Switch. It doesn...
• Re: Ignition switch -- bring out your Dead*
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 14 Nov 2010 18:46:32 -0500
  ...It got used (or at least is the current switch for) the 1947 Beetle and a bunch of vehicles since, up into early '90s...
• Re: Headlights wont shut off, even with key out... suggestions ?
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sat, 29 Oct 2005 18:36:23 -0700
  ...6(right) also I just disconnected the wires from the white plastic connector the actual ignition switch plus into the headlight are still on
• Re: Electrical problem: wipers, blowers, headlights
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sat, 15 Apr 2017 09:44:31 -0700
  That points to a failing ignition switch. The ignition switch is actually several switches inside, one of which powers all of those things you...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:51:58 -0700
  ...Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning > ignition switch on? > > If you go with the fact that electrons are actually...
• Re: Light switches
  Historical mailing list - A & C Grobey
  Wed, 17 Nov 1999 22:05:35 -0800
  ...I have determined the problem to be the light switch and not a ground or the ignition switch. Now I need more help. I...
• Re: Battery recharge and stereo
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:19:39 -0500
  ...switch or the ignition, so you don't have to manually switch it on after starting the van. diode switch constant +12 ---->|------/ ---| |---- radio switched...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 20:52:06 -0700
  ...Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on? I believe the answer(s) are on page 4 http...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 23 Jun 2021 06:43:35 -0500
  ...Could >>> also be a bad switch. Going back to 1971 the headlights are powered off >> the >>> X contact on the ignition switch. On the...
• RE: Vanagon for sale, HELP
  Historical mailing list - Stephen T. KIRBY 610-454-3941
  Wed, 30 Apr 1997 09:30:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...It is caused by the resistance of the wire and connectors from the ignition switch to the starter solenoid. The resistance gets higher as...
• Re: Headlight Warning Buzzer??
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 22:57:28 +0200
  ...The headlights are turned off by the > ignition key switch but, the running lights stay on and drain the battery:( I > am used to...
• Re: (1) Knocking CV's (2) Ignition Switch Housing
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 27 Oct 2023 10:13:38 -0600
  On 26 Oct , 2023, at 10:18 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > >> >> (2) Replaced ignition switch housing with new because the steering...
• Re: Runaway starter - 88 GL w/2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 9 Oct 2013 19:48:38 -0700
  Just about has to be the starter itself or the ignition switch. Does the ignition switch 'feel' right ? On 10/9/2013 7:36...
• Re: Do I need a new coil????
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 9 Apr 1995 12:19:24 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I went to re-start the Bus and the key wouldn't even turn >in the ignition. Mark, it sounds like your ignition switch...
• Re: replacing lock cylinders + ignition switch (starter button on dash)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 19:01:28 +0200
  ...1991 Golf > > I'm thinking I will have to change the lock cylinders on my Vanagon > including > > the door locks and the ignition switch.
• Re: WTH!! First it headlights, now wipers
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 16:27:44 -0500
  ...No, they don't. (Watch me be wrong) >It seems sometimes that the axis of the cosmos is wired through the ignition >switches of...
• Re: Starter solenoid wiring question - '86 AT
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Wed, 1 Jun 2016 09:14:52 -1000
  re "Red w/Black stripe large (6.0) wire that supplies current directly from the ignition switch ST terminal. " ..not directly..the signal goes...
• Re: New Starter...Solenoid Hanging Up
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 26 Jun 2014 06:10:54 -0400
  If pulling the wire off stops it then the problem is the ignition switch or if you have added a relay it is probably...
• Re: Starter trouble?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Norman
  Wed, 5 May 1999 23:02:20 -0230
  ...The other problem could be with your ignition switch. On the golf I unplugged my ignition switch and plugged the wires into a spare...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 19:54:20 -0700
  ...The pump not turning on when the ignition is switched on is not always a failure. It is an ignition pulse that operates it...
• Re: cranky but no starty
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 24 Mar 2003 06:32:11 -0500
  ...You could have a bad switch or the connectors on the fuse box could be burned and corroded. Even though the ignition is not...
• Re: replacing ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Mon, 31 Aug 1998 08:01:05 -0700
  ---Mark McCulley <raven@HALCYON.COM> wrote: > > Do you really have to remove the steering wheel and lock cylinder housing to > replace the ignition switch...
• Re: Fuel Pump ??????
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:01:36 -0400
  ...Any chattering or arcing noises indicates bad ECU relay, maybe bad fuel relay, maybe bad ignition switch. If the fuel relay is buzzing it...
• Re: What does x mean on fuse/relay panel wiring diagrams?
  Historical mailing list - Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 14:08:06 -0700
  > > On the '83/'84s the X contact on the ign switch is energized when the > > ignition is on but not cranking. This goes directly...
• Re: Syncro sporadic starting
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 23:32:06 EST
  ...If that is OK, check the ignition switch, but replace it even if it seems all right. If it does it after that, clean...
• Re: HELP HELP HELP Big Headlight Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 02:30:00 -0500
  ...On Monday, February 10, 2003, at 10:16 PM, David Beierl wrote: > Sounds like the 50 terminal on the ignition switch gone bad.
• Re: WTB: Ignition switch and camper sunroof (transparent)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:19:06 -0800
  RE: Skylights Try here http://www.theskylightguy.com/main.jsp?p2=shopping/catalog.jsp&catalog_id=1 or with any of the online vendor...