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• Westy interior electrics, final solution
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Mar 1996 23:08:52 -0500
  Thanks to all who responded with ideas on the balky power to the water pump. As it turns out there was a faulty device...
• New Carver P4 Propane or rebuilt EBERSPACHER gasoline
  Historical mailing list - John Hurley
  Wed, 11 Aug 1999 13:21:52 -0400
  ...The two units which seem the best ( power vs. $ vs. size) are Carvers P4 propane powered unit ($750 brand new with remote thermostat). And...
• Ah, heated mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 23:25:14 -0500
  ...Doubly good as I haven't bother to fix the (broken) wires for those mirrors that control the power servos (i.e. my power...
• Re: Laptop Power Consumption?
  Historical mailing list - Billy
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 11:27:34 -0800
  ...the power requirment is listed as 16 > Volts / 2.6 amps > > On the bottom of the 12 Volt to 16 Volt Laptop Power Converter...
• Re: Sure Power 1314 vs Sure Power 1315
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Tue, 25 Aug 2015 10:41:24 -0700
  ...Mark Dan N wrote: > hi all, > > I will do a dual battery set up using a Sure Power battery separator... but > I am not...
• '88 GL - Gradual Power Loss
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:03:15 -0500
  The last week 'Ol Red has suffered a very slow accumulation of almost imperceptible power loss. It's now to the point where the...
• Re: Light switches
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 17 Nov 1999 01:08:20 +0100
  ...those are powered from the fuse box. #The wipers die #The heater fans die #Heated rear window dies #Power mirrors die #Power windows die...
• Re: Power steering failure ?
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Tue, 24 Jul 2001 17:53:23 -0400
  ...Power steering failure ? > My '85 suffered power steering failure two years ago. > The first symptom I noticed was a loud roaring noise > when I...
• Re: sender on power steering pump?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 22:07:38 -0500
  ...sender on power steering pump? hey guys and gals, what is the sender that's on my power steering pump? two wires. what's...
• Where to buy Sure Power Battery isolator?
  Historical mailing list - Marek Czulnowski
  Fri, 28 May 2004 18:43:21 -0400
  ...Canadian Tire has some Sure Power, but again no group 3. Any help is appreciated Thanks. Marek1980 Westfalia1991 Westfalia1996 Golf TD
• power steering leak '91 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile, 2.1 waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:31:18 -0600
  Power steering fluid is leaking from the reservoir, the hose connections, or the hoses themselves. It appears most likely to be the connections of...
• Re: power mirror
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 22 Apr 2007 00:46:36 EDT
  ...i found a way to fix power mirrors that have been snapped off at the neck.. chris ************************************** See what's free at http://www...
• Re: Yet another Vanagon Hybrid thought.....
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Fri, 5 Oct 2007 17:43:54 -0400
  ...We've got a small gasoline engine generating power to charge the batteries. Off the batteries we run heavy duty AC inverter that runs...
• Re: Freeware to reduce image file sizes for my Vanagon website?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 5 Feb 2008 16:11:47 -0800
  FYI-PowerToy does not work w/Vista. michael. Richard A Jones <jones@COLORADO.EDU> wrote: I use a "powertoy" on XP: http://www.microsoft...
• Real 110v AC power off of the engine ?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 30 Sep 2007 12:09:00 -0700
  ...air conditioning in your van) Serious 110v power when the engine is running...just think, big power tools, microwave, blender, whatever when you're...
• Re: electric or hydraulic power steering
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Fri, 18 Mar 2022 22:59:19 -0400
  ...Please keep the fittings from your old rack where the power steering lines join with the new rack. any listers have these? On Fri...
• Re: power banks for Vanagon travel and camping
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
  Thu, 25 Nov 2021 10:32:53 -0500
  I did a video review of the Patriot Power Sidekick. Enjoy: https://youtu.be/njOeeuum0Vo On Thu, Nov 25, 2021 at 10:30 AM...
• Re: Stereo Power Amp
  Historical mailing list - Adrian Bertarelli
  Sat, 9 Nov 2002 13:02:40 -0700
  It is possible to use a celniod to keep power from the amp, and you can set up a switch for the speakers to...
• USB Van devices?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 2 Nov 2021 13:47:32 -0400
  I’ve recently found several great USB powered or charged devices. What are your favorites? Here are some of mine. A battery clip fan...
• Westfalia Shore Power Ground Bonding Minutia: Breaker Box
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 24 Feb 2020 12:13:06 -0800
  ...I'm replacing the 110VAC 15 Amp shore power circuit breaker in a 1981 Canadian model Westfalia. In that 110VAC breaker box, from the...
• Re: Inverter power 110V Vanagon Formulas to condider from Dennis
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Apr 1998 12:58:11 -0400
  To allow people to consider various options for powering appliances and heating or cooling their vans, I offer the following magic formulas: 1 horsepower...
• Re: HD Drums
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 20 Jun 2021 12:21:59 -0400
  ...The van does not have less power, but could it take slightly more power with HD drums so it feels like it has less...
• Re: Install CO and Smoke detector
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Wed, 28 Jan 2015 06:25:41 -0500
  Dennis, This would mean no switch but wired directly to the aux battery and a good battery charger when on shore power. Got it...
• Re: power stearing
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 30 Oct 2005 15:08:43 -0500
  ...The power steering rack. >>2. The power steering pump and bracket. >>3. The power steering fluid (ATF) reservoir >>4. Lines from the engine area...
• Re: 110 volt power inverter
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Sat, 23 Sep 1995 00:12:08 -0700 (PDT)
  Harvey Chao writes: > > Actually, instead of the second alternative, go buy what is called an > Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS). Normally, this plugs into the...
• Re: Adding Horns. B+ (30) To Power Horns OK?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 22 Apr 2011 13:34:45 -0400
  I bought a power distribution block which I'll connect to a hefty fused line directly from battery. The block will be located under...
• Re: Single brown wire
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Thu, 13 May 2010 17:00:01 -0700
  ...Funny, I can't find any wires for the power steering though. I think, there was a pair for them too. Anyway, this single...
• Bad day here at the Depot
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 14 Oct 1999 21:13:50 -0400
  A car took down a power line a block away from the shop early this morning, and the resulting power outage and surge put...
• Re: Adding Power Steering to an '87?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:11:25 -0800
  My '87 came without power steering and the larger 18" steering wheel. It was�option on non-GL trim level Vanagons thru-out production...
• Looking for power steering cap '89 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Mon, 19 Dec 2016 16:17:17 -0500
  Hi Folks, My power steering reservoir cap has a crack in it. Does anyone have a cap (or potentially the entire reservoir) they'd...
• re: HELP 1985 Westy Losing Power
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Fri, 4 Oct 96 09:09:17 UT
  If the van runs fine cold then slowly loses power as it warms up, the catalytic converter could be clogged or you have a...
• WTB: Driver's door power mirror; 86 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Rich Durant
  Fri, 24 Jul 1998 10:20:30 -0700
  Hi, I'm looking for a complete driver's door power mirror assembly for my 86 Westfalia. Thanks -- Rich Durant work: rich_durant@mentorg...
• Re: Power Steering Noise '87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 26 Aug 2000 14:34:22 EDT
  Sounds to me like you're just low on power steering fluid. Are there any leaks? Go to the back of your van and...
• Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Steve Esayian
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 17:10:36 EST
  ...I checked the fuse which controls same along with the A/C, power windows, power mirrors etc. Any suggestions on which to check next...
• Moan when turning
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Mon, 7 Feb 2011 11:50:37 -0800
  ...It sounds almost like low power steering fluid except I don't have power steering right? � -David
• Wiring in a new Stereo Unit
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 09:56:48 -0600
  ...The only thing left was to wire in the power. These new stereo units need constant power from the battery so that the memory...
• Re: How much power can a stock FI make?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sat, 17 Nov 2001 10:13:07 -0500
  ...is an example of how to loose low end power and over all drivability My method of increasing power threw out the power band...
• Re: Ignition switch recommendations.
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sun, 7 Nov 2010 17:09:14 -0800
  Daryl, So if I read this right, all of the headlight power, stereo power, in addition to starting duties, are all going through this...
• Re: Child seat/jumpseat compatibility?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Nov 2002 10:04:52 EST
  ...the alloys were an option on the '87 wolfsburg, as were the power windows and cruise. i think power locks were standard..ive seen...
• 12V substitutes for OEM Dometic refrigerator / fridge?
  Historical mailing list - vw_traveler
  Sat, 17 May 2003 11:51:30 -0400
  I don't know if I am potentially espousing heresy, but the OEM refrigerator affords little cooling power on battery power, which is mostly...
• Re: Anyone have a good used Power steering pump for an Automatic for Sale?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:05:06 -0800
  ...Anyone have a good used Power steering pump for an Automatic for Sale? > Anyone have a good used Power steering pump for an Automatic...
• Re: Turning off rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:05:09 -0700
  what I have never understood is why cars have power windows on both sides. you don't need one on the driver's side...
• Partial Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 6 Jun 2020 10:05:22 -0600
  ...I25 a few days ago I Lost Some of My Power Steering Power ~ Last July I replaced the High Pressure Hose due to a...
• Re: no current to injectors
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 15 Jun 2012 07:07:30 -0700
  ...The other side should have power whenever the fuel pump does. Depends on harness version though. Some versions power the injectors from the ECU...
• Re: VW Trends and Eurospec STILL LACK of power...
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 17:42:54 -0800
  If you want power, install an Audi A4 or VW Passat 1.8L Turbo engine. 150hp plus a lot of FLAT torque... these engines...
• Re: Fog Light wire fire, help!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 08:08:39 -0800
  ...I use the VW fog switch to switch only the small amount of power for > the relay actuator circuit... I pick up this actuator...
• Re: Battery recharge and stereo
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:36:35 -0500
  ...Additionally, nothing should ever be powered directly from the "X" circuit. If you do want to draw power from a source which is similarly...
• Re: Stereo Power Amp
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Sat, 9 Nov 2002 10:19:53 -0700
  ...put a switch on the blue (power antenna lead) wire to turn power amp on or off. recommend staying with a 20 to 30...
• Re: Laptop Power Consumption?
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 19:53:56 -0000
  >What you need to know is Watts, which BTW is how we Canadians measure power > consumption. So we pull out Ohms Law which states...
• Re: 85 Westy - need more POWER
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Thu, 14 Oct 1999 14:24:55 -0400
  KENWILFY@AOL.COM wrote: > > I had some interesting discussions with Bob at Boston Engine lately > reguarding how to get more and power AND reliability...
• Re: help powered trailer converter
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 12 Jul 2015 15:54:03 -0400
  ...Should I use a powered converter or just use a non powered > > plug and splice in to the tail/brake turn wires? If I...
• Re: Power Window Motor Repair and Cushy Power Accessory Repair
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide's Yahoo Account
  Fri, 29 Apr 2005 13:59:42 -0700
  ...As to another comment on the time it takes to fix every little thing on the vanagons, including power accessories: I've actually budgeted...
• Re: Looking for the plastic power window switch holder on the drivers side
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Fri, 5 Jun 2009 13:55:18 -0700
  ...I no longer have the Vanagon with power windows. So...check the junkers first. Check the switch with your voltmeter before you buy it...
• No power
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 09:42:25 -0800
  ...Jim >I have got no low end power out of first and second >gear and then when >climbing hills in the road. It seems...
• Powermax PM3 Charge Converter
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 5 Nov 2015 15:49:03 -0800
  ...has it outright failed? link to Powermax websit: http://powermaxconverters.com/product/pm3-12v-series/ eBay has one for ~ 110 USD. Here: http://tinyurl...
• Loss of power
  Historical mailing list - midworld midworld
  Mon, 11 May 1998 13:55:37 PDT
  ...when the van had a momentary laps of power then fine the lose of power the fine. At first I thought that it was...
• 1986 Syncro Double-cab Transporter Pick-up FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - LAGlen Cook
  Tue, 2 Nov 1999 20:31:59 -0700
  ...Syncro with rear diff lock, sun roof, power mirrors, power brakes, and power steering. Only 52,000 original miles. Owned by a VW mechanic...
• Re: Fridge burner LED
  Historical mailing list - Ron Bloomquist
  Sat, 10 Jun 2000 09:36:17 -0700
  ...Basically anytime the fridge is in cool mode no matter what the power source. As a bonus feature.... Sometime when you have nothing better...
• (No VC) Canon Powershot A50
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 20:29:03 -0700
  Hi All, This is non Vanagon, but while we're on the subject of Vanagon aux power, etc: I need/want to buy a...
• Re: spamdimonium Re:Your pre-approved $5000 credit card or $30K business cred...
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Thu, 15 Feb 2001 20:42:06 EST
  ...And in California we need all the power we can get. >> I think we are paying for your power over here in PA. My...