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  • New Syncro! - some questions
    Historical mailing list - JLDilworth
    Thu, 4 Dec 1997 01:49:47 EST
    ...Is that normal, or should I be looking for a vacuum leak or something like that? About the 3 green indicator lights above the...
  • Re: I have a friend who needs help; he is stuck with a strange problem URGENT URGENT.
    Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
    Mon, 13 May 2002 15:42:02 -0400
    ...Perhaps it was the "Check Glasses Prescription" light? Here is (to my recollection) the warning/indicator lights/LEDs VW has offered in the 1980...
  • Re: Dash wierdness, was- Aux Battery.....
    Historical mailing list - David Gunning
    Sat, 27 May 2006 17:29:43 -0400
    ...Not having it can cause indicator lights and the > temp and fuel gauges to misbehave. > > Mark > > Tom Salicos wrote: > >> A few weeks ago I...
  • Re: Frig fan
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Fri, 8 Aug 2014 14:13:50 -0700
    ...I don't know why this makes a difference, but it lights on the first > attempt if I do this. > > > > > >> On Thu, Aug 7...
  • Re: New instrument cluster in '84 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
    Wed, 14 Dec 2005 19:02:34 -0500
    ...No warning lights came on until the #3 piston went through the block. I was at maximum throttle at the time. John ----- Original Message...
  • Re: Temp Gauge High on Startup + Blinking Light
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 3 May 2011 18:12:51 -0700
    ...or Oil warning lights working ..and the people never know, because they never check the warning lights by turning the key on first, and...
  • Re: electrical woes - new developments
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Tue, 17 Jul 2007 21:29:58 -0700
    ...Dash lights a little dimmer, windshield wipers a little > > slower. Lately the CD player has even been cutting out when I hit > > the brakes...
  • Re: Dash Cluster Substitute + Reproduce It ?
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:46:24 -0800
    ...The nice thing about the little dune buggy display I linked to is that it has shift indicators (lights) and is relatively low profile...
  • Re: New dash foil replacement
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Wed, 26 Oct 2022 01:03:09 +0000
    ...I was more interested in the foil.  Two of my instrument lights have not worked for ages because I had damaged the foil in...
  • Re: Battery/Charging system questions.. A lot of info included..
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:22:29 -0400
    ...battery..however, my water pump is kinda slow and the Westie Indicator lights are on the Red bulb most of the time (when the...
  • Re: Aux Oil temp gauge wiring
    Historical mailing list - mike boland
    Mon, 1 Sep 2003 05:16:37 -0500
    ...the left (driver's) side, presumably >feeding the engine and rear lights among other things. It >passes down from the fuse box area, going...
  • Re: Battery LEDs = Useful life?
    Historical mailing list - Vince S
    Mon, 6 Sep 2004 07:06:33 -0700
    ...I have noted that the green battery indicator LED only lights when the car is being driven and for about 15 minutes after being...
  • Fwd: STRANDED
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
    Wed, 2 Apr 2014 08:37:22 -0400
    ...Lights on dash DO come on but so does the green turn indicator light and it's on steady if the key is turned...
  • Re: 1991 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile water faucet fail
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 25 Apr 2014 16:16:51 -0500
    ...that the middle lamp lights between a quarter full and three quarter's full, so not a great indicator of water level) is working...
  • Re: 82 Diesel coolant temp sender location
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:15:33 -0700
    ...then suddenly no dash lights . I dig into it .......several of the delicate strips of copper from the printed circuit were ripped out of...
  • FS: CDN 91 Syncro Westy
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Sun, 1 Jan 2006 18:40:15 -0800
    ...Water reservoir water level indicator is recently 'fixed' by Dave Beril, but not installed, not tested. No rear license plate lights are non-existent...
  • Re: At long last protype waterbox bleeding, draining and purging installed and operating
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Fri, 25 Aug 2000 22:14:54 PDT
    ...the low >water level lights again never blinked as she was again run up to operating >temperature... both of these processes took less than...
  • Re: Reverse Gear in Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
    Thu, 12 Mar 1998 08:29:33 -0700
    ...The light on the rear axle lights up bright when the > knob is pushed in and when it is pulled out the light on...
  • Re: Front Blinkers are super Dim
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Fri, 26 Aug 2011 21:17:30 -0400
    ...says the side marker lights are nice and bright. Don't they >> |share the ground with the turn indicators? Poor grounds on >> |both sides...
  • Re: bad knock (long response)
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 25 Jul 1998 16:50:03 EDT
    ...turn signal blinker, and high-beam indicator, sure you'll be annoying, but not too much of a danger. There are some lights on...
  • Re: Temp Gauge High on Startup + Blinking Light
    Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
    Tue, 3 May 2011 21:18:13 -0700
    ...or Oil warning lights working ..and the people never know, because they never check the warning lights by turning the key on first, and...
  • Re: Frig fan
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 8 Aug 2014 19:31:17 -0500
    ...I don't know why this makes a difference, but it lights on the first > > attempt if I do this. > > > > > > > > >> On Thu, Aug 7...
  • Re: 1991 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile water faucet fail
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Fri, 25 Apr 2014 17:59:52 -0400
    ...that the middle lamp lights between a quarter full and >> three quarter's full, so not a great indicator of water level) is working...
  • Re: question about electrical inlet
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Sun, 1 Mar 2009 22:29:39 -0500
    ...Now I use one of those outlet testers with 3 lights to make sure the shore power is really on. Edward At 01:43...
  • Re: Re
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sun, 20 Apr 2003 21:27:04 -0400
    ...pain to wire in for a neutral safety switch and lights for the > indicator as opposed to the ridding of it by connecting a...
  • Re: Fwd: STRANDED
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Wed, 2 Apr 2014 07:59:17 -0500
    ...Lights on dash > DO come on but so does the green turn indicator light and it's on steady if > the key is turned...
  • Re: Frig fan
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 8 Aug 2014 13:18:35 -0500
    ...I don't know why this makes a difference, but it lights on the first > > attempt if I do this. > > > > > > > > >> On Thu, Aug 7...
  • Re: Alternator question
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 26 Mar 2011 22:35:18 -0400
    ...The gauges and coolant > warning light still function however; only the battery indicator and > dash lights seem to be affected. > > I have removed and...
  • Re: New Syncro! - some questions
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 4 Dec 1997 10:52:56 -0500
    ...I've had better success at traveling a slight curve for quicker engagement. > About the 3 green indicator lights above the knob: the right...
  • Re: Update and question inline VW Van block swap (in progress)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 18 Sep 2010 13:07:15 -0700
    ...up when the key is on but not started. �(The other indicator > lights behave as before...Alternator and O2 sensor on, then off after...
  • Fw: Re: Reverse Gear in Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Larry Sanford
    Sat, 14 Mar 1998 12:45:41 -0800
    ...The light on the rear axle lights up bright when the >> knob is pushed in and when it is pulled out the light on...
  • Re: Battery/Charging system questions.. A lot of info included..
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:57:31 -0700
    ...battery..however, my water pump is kinda slow and the Westie Indicator > lights are on the Red bulb most of the time (when the...
  • Re: Fwd: STRANDED
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Wed, 7 May 2014 20:07:16 -0700
    ...Lights on >> dash >> DO come on but so does the green turn indicator light and it's on steady >> if >> the key is turned...
  • Re: Frig fan
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 8 Aug 2014 19:19:40 -0700
    ...I don't know why this makes a difference, but it lights on the first >>> attempt if I do this. >>>> >>>> >>>>> On Thu, Aug 7...
  • Re: Battery LEDs = Useful life?
    Historical mailing list - William Alexander
    Mon, 6 Sep 2004 10:35:15 -0400
    ...I guess I misjudged how much load we were placing on the battery. > > I have noted that the green battery indicator LED only lights...
  • Re: Rigging up spare Rear Defogger Switch to do other stuff
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Fri, 3 Apr 2020 23:01:42 +0000
    ...I turned on my Rear Defogger Switch....and could see no > indicator light....I distinctly remember (probably decades ago was the last > time I...
  • Re: Eric Caron is on the road! Oil pressure and the warning light.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 24 Jun 2013 23:35:08 -0400
    ...One interesting thing, Ken mentioned always paying attention to the dash lights. If there is a indicator stop before there is a problem. At...
  • Re: 88 Westie: Problematic Fridge
    Historical mailing list - Mitch A.Miller
    Mon, 23 Nov 1998 20:45:50 -0800
    ...nada. > > > > Questions: > > > > According to the manual, there is a light on the battery/water level > > > indicator panel that lights up when the propane burner...
  • Re: Auto Shifter slide repair and bulbs
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Mon, 20 Sep 2021 14:17:22 -0400
    ...Works fine and this is a good time to replace your indicator lights >>>> with Go Westy's LEDs: >>>> https://www.gowesty.com/product/-/23493...
  • Re: Battery/Charging system questions.. A lot of info included..
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:05:57 -0700
    ...battery..however, my water pump is kinda slow and the Westie Indicator > lights are on the Red bulb most of the time (when the...
  • Re: Frig fan
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Fri, 8 Aug 2014 14:47:24 -0700
    ...I don't know why this makes a difference, but it lights on the first > attempt if I do this. > > > > > >> On Thu, Aug 7...
  • Re: 2nd battery ??
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Thu, 26 Feb 2004 18:42:18 -0800
    ...By using the fridge relay output to control the second relay you do not add any additional load to the alternator charge indicator circuit...
  • Re: OX and charge lights on
    Historical mailing list - gary hradek
    Wed, 22 Jan 2003 10:38:55 -0800
    ...If you have a westy with the light indicator on the stove use that to track the state of your battery. If it goes...
  • Re: Relaying Headlights
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 2 Mar 2002 10:07:13 -0500
    ...If there is insufficient voltage at the battery, it's an absolute indicator that you need thicker wires or better connections from alternator to...
  • Van projects: show & tell
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Thu, 29 Apr 1999 12:52:07 -0700
    ...Installed lights in close closet and above rear most storage space. 6. Rewired cabin light so it runs off auxiliary battery instead of starter...
  • Re: OX and charge lights on
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Wed, 22 Jan 2003 11:30:17 -0800
    ...If you have > a westy with the light indicator on the stove use that > to track the state of your battery. If it goes...
  • Re: Internal 115V power
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 27 Dec 2007 02:46:42 -0600
    ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Scott Daniel - Shazam wrote: > Well john, with a breakaway feature, and a 'power on' indicator light I sure > think...
  • Re: Reverse Gear in Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Philippe Oudot
    Fri, 13 Mar 1998 16:15:45 +0100
    ...The light on the rear axle lights up bright when the >> knob is pushed in and when it is pulled out the light on...
  • Re: 88 Westie: Problematic Fridge
    Historical mailing list - Cory Sytsma
    Tue, 24 Nov 1998 18:08:06 -0800
    ...According to the manual, there is a light on the battery/water level indicator panel that lights up when the propane burner in the...
  • Re: Power plans and questions
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 9 Mar 2003 23:57:15 -0500
    ...The cab lights and light in the back of the Westy is actually feed from the front fuse box. Fuse #3 I think. The...
  • Re: Aux Oil temp gauge wiring
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Tue, 2 Sep 2003 20:39:44 -0500
    ...the left (driver's) side, presumably >feeding the engine and rear lights among other things. It >passes down from the fuse box area, going...
  • Re: How to operate the temp control
    Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
    Fri, 15 Oct 1999 13:16:18 -0500
    ...One other question, what does OXS mean on the indicator lights? TIA, Laura Olson Decorah, Iowa '82 Vanagon '92 Mazda MPV (hey, I'm...
  • Re: Turn signal won't work at all
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Sun, 24 Feb 2019 01:57:13 +0000
    ...even working on a little side project to add yellow blinker indicators either to outside mirrors or maybe at line of sight at front...
  • Re: Westfalia instrument panel.
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Mon, 5 Jan 2009 16:31:34 -0500
    ...This is the > fridge lit indicator for early fridges. The needle of the gauge will move > into the green area when the pilot is...
  • Re: solar question
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
    Fri, 9 Apr 2010 23:32:25 -0400
    ...If I lift the seat rear seat I can easily see the indicators on the controller, not that I check them often. One of...
  • Re: Diesel tips for new owner
    Historical mailing list - Bryan Belman
    Tue, 12 Dec 2000 13:32:34 -0500
    ...so there is no glow plug >indicator. The original cluster is with the van but apparently the >lights were not working. I noticed that...
  • Re: Front Blinkers are super Dim
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 26 Aug 2011 19:55:00 -0700
    ...says the side marker lights are nice and bright. Don't they >>> |share the ground with the turn indicators? Poor grounds on >>> |both sides...
  • Re: Trip report Busses By the Bridge
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 20 Jan 2023 19:46:27 -0800
    ...Yeah I posted about front indicator led lights Ab > On Jan 20, 2023, at 7:02 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote: > > Hi...
  • SingleCab for Sale/trade 3000.00 obo
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 11 Apr 1995 10:55:03 -0400
    ...6v parts in working condition (gen, gen stand, fan and shroud, lamps, bulbs, 6v turn sig indicator, NEW battery, etc.etc.) Recently purchased a...
  • Re: Engine and Transmission Swap BS: was Thinking Swap ...(NowFull)
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Wed, 6 Sep 2000 21:39:01 -0700
    ...along with all indicators that were used in the vehicle the newer >engine came in. This mean Check Engine lights and fault code display...