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• Brake Lights on - won't go off
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:13:47 -0500
  ...Since the van was stored for 10 years, I am assuming brake light switches. Are there any other possibilities I should investigate? Thanks, Jhn...
• wanted
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 Feb 1995 00:10:29 -0500 (EST)
  ...looking for the plastic housing which holds the speedo,tach,digital clock and switches.. pass side tail light lense.. plastic ashtray assembly.. thanks patrick...
• Re: oil buzzer/light (was vdo...)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Mar 1997 14:57:56 -0500 (EST)
  ...While the engine has two oil pressure switches, BOTH are to indicate when oil pressure is too LOW. There's a higher threshold on...
• '84 A/C temp switch question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 01:27:24 -0400
  Hi all, I have the dealer installed A/C with the fan and temperature switches in the overhead. The system wasn't working when...
• manual control of radiator fan - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Kozak
  Mon, 27 Nov 2006 11:13:16 -0500
  ...to know if there is a way to install a couple switches to control the fan manually. Any help would be appriciated. Mike Kozak...
• Re: Ventilation for the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 21 Oct 2008 02:38:02 -0400
  At 09:51 PM 10/14/2008, Chris S wrote: >DC motors run frontwards and backwards with a change in polarity. >Install switches which...
• Re: ref: heater switches
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 14:21:30 -0500
  ...In each vehicle I`ve had >either or both front and rear heater switches actually melt and become >inoperable. Is this >something that other...
• Re: For Sale: Complete vanagon/bus auxillary Gas Heater -Ebersp�cher BA6
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 19 May 2004 07:33:40 -0400
  ...this is a complete >unit, with all wiring harness, dash switches, timer, safety overheat switches, >fusebox block, rear blower, ducting, ducting to front, gas...
• Re: 90 Westfalia - sticking power window switches - interior cleaning - jumpseat mounting
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:35:05 -0700
  ...90 Westfalia - sticking power window switches - interior cleaning - jumpseat mounting Hey everyone - first and foremost - thanks for all the replys regarding the parts I...
• Re: No High Beams
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:56:55 -0700
  ...As I pull back the beam switches from low to high, then when I release it all blacks out. When I pull and release...
• a aftermarket fuse box?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 12:21:37 -0700
  ...your basic Bosch automotive relays, fuses, and terminals to connect to switches, loads, and stuff like that. Something nice...but not too expensive. -- Mike...
• Re: Light switches
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 17 Nov 1999 01:08:20 +0100
  Typical tell tales when the X connection in the ignition switch dies: #The lights go out, both low and high, but not the high...
• Fwd: Foglight switch
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 20 Jun 2002 11:42:13 -0400
  ...Heated rear window (that also heats the side mirrors) is what I > have in the other position on the right side switches. >
• for sale: power window / pwr lock setup - add power windows or locks to any van
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 May 2002 11:49:30 EDT
  ...kit includes power window motors, switches, wiring, relays, everything needed to install power windows into a vanagon.. or power doorlock actuators, all wiring, relays...
• Part number needed
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Wed, 15 Jan 2003 22:03:56 EST
  ...I'm curious if they changed from say 86-91 or if they are all interchangable and will all accept the same switches and...
• Re: SMART Keys and kill switches, fuel pump timer
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 24 Apr 2007 06:53:41 -0700
  >What's with the two minute thing? You want the van to stall as the >perp tries to turn left in front of a...
• Re: 87 Wolfsburg persistant hesistation problem (confusing)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:04:17 -0400
  ...It will run fin until operating temperature is obtained and the brain switches to closed loop, where it sees a ground. A ground equates...
• Re: Surepower 1315 and charging issues
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 5 May 2009 21:50:59 -0700
  I've been using high amperage boat switches for 13 years . They allow full charging voltage� which you can direct to either or both...
• Re: Throttle switches
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 10:37:27 -0500
  ...On Thu, 6 Jun 2002, David Beierl wrote: > At 11:14 AM 6/6/2002, joe@cedar.net wrote: > >What do these switches actually...
• Re: Oil pressure switch problem
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 23:35:22 -0700
  ...It's been most of a year ago, and I cannot remember what the values of the switches are, but Bentley calls for the...
• Gas heaters, was Re: I found a "Mystery Switch" .
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 May 2004 10:37:21 EDT
  ...over built as far as the factor of safety... (more safety switches than any new LP heater ive seen) as Robert Keezer and others...
• Re: Water tank level gauge on '91 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 23 May 2010 08:57:15 -0700
  ...Played around with the float and tried to see what was going on with the reed switches last time I cleaned out the tank...
• Re: Status: vw foglight switch kit ZVW 123 251
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 01:59:06 +0100
  ...In addition, I saw an ad from Neuspeed in the mag VW Power (spring '99), they claim to have fog light switches for all...
• Re: engine bay mounted starter switch?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 12:16:26 EDT
  ...As for remote starter switches, you can buy these from NAPA or similar for around $20-30. Hope things work out for you. The...
• Re: Vanagon Rear Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 15 Apr 2001 22:16:43 -0500
  ...I am going to flip flop the drums tomorrow, and see if the problem switches sides. If not---oh well, back to the drawing...
• Re: where to get a full throttle switch?
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 18:48:03 -0500
  ...Sorry for the confusion, when I was getting my throttle linkage off an 84 I saw those two big switches and saw them in...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 16 Dec 2002 10:11:41 -0500
  ...that everything's tightened back there, and that the system cutoff switches underneath the clutch and brake pedals are correctly adjusted. George/ATL '89...
• Re: Headlight Switch Vendor
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 21:08:20 -0500
  ...Headlight Switch Vendor >I check in the bus boys and gowesty catalogs and didn't see any headlight > switches. Anyone know who sells them...
• Re: Heater Fan Switch
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 1 Apr 2007 18:29:26 EDT
  ...Thanks! > > if your talking about the front or rear heater blower switches.. theyre right there in the dash. just pull the knob(s) and...
• H2O tank senders solved!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 4 Jul 1999 18:39:02 -0400
  ...If you bend the rod away from the side the switches are on, it tries to pull the ends off the switches. Sometimes it...
• Re: Vanagon oil pressure switches,or the lack thereof!!
  Historical mailing list - Philip Menchions
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 16:58:45 -0230
  ...Vanagon oil pressure switches,or the lack thereof!! >
• FS: Vanagon parts in W. Michigan-Auto trans, Z-bed, WC parts.
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Wed, 19 May 2010 10:05:47 -0700
  ...parts, switches, etc. Prices? No idea. We can haggle / swap All items located in Grand Rapids in my overstuffed garage Will be at Buses...
• Re: junkyard alert
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Mon, 13 Feb 1995 08:48:12 -0800 (PST)
  ...fer pickin'! It has a compleat seat of popout windows, guages, switches >>n stuff. > > >Those gauges wouldn't happen to include a oil pressure...
• Switch for 84 Westy AC.
  Historical mailing list - Budding Rose
  Fri, 31 Jul 1998 12:01:35 -0400
  HELP! ! !No one seems to have one of these switches VW Pt. No, 175 272 327 -- none of the dealers or distributors have it...
• Re: Vanagon oil pressure switches,or the lack thereof!!
  Historical mailing list - John
  Fri, 8 Oct 1999 15:08:24 -0400
  Philip Menchions wrote: > > The wire to the oil pressure sender near the water pump comes with > special "L"-shaped connector to keep the wire...
• Parts needed
  Historical mailing list - Matt Bennett
  Sun, 18 Jul 2004 20:05:10 -0400
  ...I think the pin switches are all the same, but I need the striker part too. Thanks, Matt Matsuwesty Adventures website: http://home.earthlink...
• heater controls
  Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
  Mon, 7 Jun 2004 18:53:31 -0400
  ...the dash controls are pushed to the left, and both fan switches are completely to the left, I feel air coming in from the...
• parting out: '80 westy, 84 GL, 87 wolfy, '89 wolfy/bluestar, '89 carat, '90 GL
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 15:26:44 EST
  ...digi clock/tach cluster, power mirrors, fiberglass bumpers, power windows, window switches, fiberglass sideskirts, etc, etc '89 vanagon Carat all the same stuff as...
• Re: fresh water level sensor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:49:45 -0400
  ...and others who pointed me to a >source for replacement reed switches for the fresh water level >sensor. What a really simple job! Soldering...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 2 Mar 1996 01:45:34 -0500
  ...VW is charging me for >3 hours to replace both switches. Sherwin > Sherwin Kaufman Spring Valley, New York 86 Westfalia Syncro >sherwin@gnn.com...
• temp and leak
  Historical mailing list - .
  Fri, 26 Apr 1996 21:58:41
  ...had the heads replaced a a few months ago and last month had the two oil pressure switches replaced. Now, a third leak developed...
• Interior Lighting
  Historical mailing list - Joe Denison
  Mon, 23 Mar 1998 18:37:52 -0800
  ...I'd like to have something rigged to the door switches on the driver and passenger doors for the cabin area and something triggered...
• mirror
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Sat, 11 Aug 2001 10:18:59 -0700
  Hello listees, I am looking for Vanagon power mirrors in working condition including wiring harness and switches. Let me know if you have it...
• Subtle changes in 85GLs with in 5 month production dates
  Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
  Thu, 21 Feb 2002 08:15:43 -0800
  My 85GL produced in 9/84 has the two switches on the throttle body and no ground to the bottom starter bolt. My 85GL...
• FS or trade: 85 Instrument Cluster
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Sat, 6 Sep 2003 20:33:30 -0400
  ...No switches. Foil ribbon cable is missing the arm that goes to light bulb above clock. Also have 2 brown inside door handles in...
• Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 22:52:53 -0700
  ...Might want to try shorting the sense circuits for the AC and PS idle switches, make sure neither of them are the culprit. -- John...
• Re: 89 Wolfs/Newbie ??
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 30 Nov 1997 20:43:34 -0500
  ...Rig up (or have your mechanic rig up) two temporary test lights directly to the two oil pressure switches and monitor their status, bypassig...
• Re: LED Panel Switches for Dometic Exhaust Fan
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 11 Sep 2019 18:37:35 -0700
  ...Want it to >> look as stock as possible so was going to use the little micro toggle >> switches. Problem is can't seem to...
• Re: First cold day
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 23:49:10 -0700
  ...First cold day > > > >too many 'its' in this sentence to know what you're talking about, but > >yes, the fan switches melt > >if left...
• Re: Engine almost dying when first starting...
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 10 Jun 2014 14:06:27 -0700
  If I recall your dig infant has 2 throttle switches (like digijet?) I'd look at switch adjustment, wires, to them etc. first. On...
• Re: Master Cylinder brake light switch....
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 22 Apr 1996 11:15:36 -0700 (PDT)
  So Thom Fitzpatrick says: > And Steven Johnson thus wrote: > > > > How interchangable/swap-able are the switches in the > > master cylinder??? I was checking my...
• intermittant "humming"
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Wed, 9 Jan 2002 21:58:22 -0500
  ...right! (WEIRD!) I thought it might be wheel bearings, but it switches sides! Very odd. Anyone have anything like this happen? Bradley Flubacher State...
• Re: issues with oi; alarm and temp light
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 13 Mar 2009 10:19:23 -0700
  ...Do you > > >think the splice may be offering resistance and causing it to go off? > > > > > > >The oil pressure switches are ON/OFF, switches, not...
• Re: intermittant misfire
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Mon, 2 Apr 2001 20:52:08 -0400
  ...i'd suspect an electrical problem, something like the idle stabilizer or throttle position switches or the rotor/distributor .... which brings to mind that...
• Re: Brake light switch on brake master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:39:12 -0700
  ...Brake light switch on brake master cylinder > It looks like I have a leak from one of the brake light switches on the > master...
• Re: Cruise control issues
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Thu, 21 May 2009 09:46:47 -0400
  ...Go figure ! << In my case, leaking brake fluid from the clutch slave cylinder dissolved the white plastic tabs on both switches, but there's...
• Re: Master Cylinder brake light switch....
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Mon, 22 Apr 1996 10:45:52 -0700 (PDT)
  And Steven Johnson thus wrote: > > How interchangable/swap-able are the switches in the > master cylinder??? I was checking my connection out and Pretty...
• Re: The two throttle valve switches, redux
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 09:03:32 -0600
  > Oh wait -- that's the problem! > > If rpm greater than 1500 + idle switch closing means kill the fuel, then > how does the ECU know...
• Re: Throttle stop switch? Stumbles on resume throttle..
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 10 Mar 2013 16:08:51 -0700
  ...I find that the mechanical switches and throttle bodies get tired eventually and don't work consistently like they once did. On 3/10...
• Re: The love affair maybe be ending.....
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:17:10 -0800
  ...I did want to mention that there are two styles of 85 Vanagon throttle switches. the 'early ones' have the two switches mounted right...