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• Re: Tach in place of clock....
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Jun 1999 11:11:54 EDT
  ...just change a few of the pins around in the multipoint pin connector, and run a wire from your coil to the connector plug...
• Re: connector removal
  Historical mailing list - Bobby Brown
  Tue, 8 Jun 2010 08:25:49 -0400
  ...trick to removing the metal part of a connector (with wire) from > within a plastic connector on a VW? This connection is the round...
• TIICO wiring Question.
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 19:15:16 -0700
  ...There is a round connector with 8 (I think) wires in it. No brainer. There is a red wire with a screw terminal connector...
• 1986 dash/speedo/housing in a 1983?
  Historical mailing list - Jbclem
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 18:56:58 -0700
  ...The main difference I see is that on the 14 connector plug the wires are in different spots(ie...the wire for the fuel...
• An electrical point to ponder
  Historical mailing list - Ken Nelson
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 16:11:40 -0500
  ...A bunch of connectors were cut, things disappeared, graffiti was sprayed on, and a good time was had by whoever did it. The City...
• Re: Solar Power Parts papsolar.ca (MCA Batteries, etc.)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 7 Oct 2012 11:55:32 -0700
  ...Same for controllers, connectors and cables, go to the Internet > for what you need. Try allelectronics.com for connectors > <http://www.allelectronics.com/make...
• Re: camper water pump question 2
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 21 Apr 1999 08:18:33 -0400
  ...First, how does this connecter >work (do I just pull the spade connecters off)? If it's got spade connectors, you can just pull...
• Re: Hard/no start story, '86 2.1, AT, mostly removed AC
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Thu, 17 Dec 2015 17:45:53 -0800
  ...Bridge the wires at > connector A8 to D15 and this will address the connector problem. Pay > attention to the indicator lights while cranking the...
• Tee between the warm up (auxiliary) air regulator and manifold
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 31 May 2011 09:24:26 -0400
  ...Where can I get the connector? I had dummied up a connector many years ago and I think it has sprung a leak > > Engine...
• Re: "stella" no sound,no start
  Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
  Wed, 2 Feb 2000 08:40:25 -0800
  Hugo, Additionally, or, maybe, FIRST, remove the two screws that hold the cowl (on the steering column) and push up on all the connectors...
• Re: 87 No Start,check this
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Sun, 3 May 1998 11:10:23 -0700
  ...Also check the connector coming out of the distributor for the hall sender. This has been known to crack and allow the signal to...
• Re: Engine died, ecu quick look
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sun, 29 Mar 2020 15:49:06 -0700
  ...On the coil there is a white plastic connector with 2 green wires to separate pins. Each green wire has a female spade that...
• Re: Disable oil pressure warning system
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 15 Jun 2014 12:05:51 -0700
  ...Unplug that connector, bend the >> outer most pin of the group of 4 slightly over toward the end, push the >> connector back into place...
• Re: What's this broken connector?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:03:10 -0400
  ...The other set run to a connector that >appears to be broken and certainly doesn't connect to >anything. Anyone know what it might...
• FRIDGE connection question
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:11:31 -0700
  ...One that with three male connector and one that comes from the heat sensor, a single one. Now, I would like to know where...
• Instrument cluster wiring replacement with atx connector information neeeded
  Historical mailing list - email99
  Wed, 19 May 2010 10:48:04 -0400
  ...wired wiring harness made from a 20 pin atx power supply connector. I've searched Vanagon.com, Samba, the internet and my hard disk...
• Hall Unit
  Historical mailing list - Dan Fleming
  Fri, 7 Apr 2000 18:48:12 -0700
  ...I tested for voltage at the Hall unit connector as directed. 10.5 volts, fine. I tested for fluctuating voltage between the center connector...
• Parts FS
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 19:49:43 -0400
  ...The harness is complete in nice condition, with all connectors (none of the connectors have been cut). $75.00 Idle stabilizer from 1990 2WD...
• Re: testing radiator fan
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 4 Oct 2008 12:25:37 -0400
  ...Allan -- 1991 Vanagon GL Allan Streib <streib@cs.indiana.edu> writes: > I exposed the thermo switch on the radiator, and removed the > connector. There...
• Re: Heat shrink connectors with solder ring in the middle. Tried 'em
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 19 May 2019 22:06:09 -0400
  ...21:58: > > I think by now everyone has seen online ads for those clear, heat shrink > connectors that have a ring of low temperature...
• Re: Loss of head lights, wipers and rear heater blower
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Thu, 26 Dec 2013 11:06:59 -0700
  ...The only other failure that has happened annually is the headlight connector. Which is very easy to replace, and they do not/have not...
• Re: D15 connector revealed
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 3 Nov 2011 18:09:58 -0700
  ...I think Mark explained it before, simple case of an undersized connector. Makes one wonder about any other connectors having same issues. I haven...
• Re: Instrument Pod Re-wire
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 8 Oct 2010 20:27:35 -0400
  I have done it, and replaced the troublesome connector with a db25 connector like was used on old parallel printer cables. I left a...
• Re: o2 sensor wire
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 08:04:53 -0400
  ...the O2 sensor has one wire that > goes to a connector (about a foot from the sensor) That wire on mine is > black. The...
• Re: Cleaning corroded connectors
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 12 Apr 2003 18:10:20 -0500
  ...Stan Wilder On Sat, 12 Apr 2003 18:31:33 -0400 shawn luft <shawnagan@SYMPATICO.CA> writes: > Lots of my various electrical connectors are...
• Re: voltage stabilizer/gauges not working
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:48:03 -0400
  ...There was never a middle female connector. Mike J Stewart wrote: >> The voltage stabilizers on all three of my '84 models only use the...
• Re: Question about front heater core removal... blower motor wires
  Historical mailing list - GMac999
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 20:58:12 -0800
  I did my father's '91 and used a trailer connector soldered and heatshrinked after I cut the wires. If it ever has to...
• Re: Cause of weak spark?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 19 Sep 2015 17:55:18 -0700
  Oh and one more thing, how about that hall sensor connector? Just a WAG, but you know it's worth mentioning Ab > On Sep...
• Re: Heatshrink wire connectors
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 7 Oct 2013 11:55:59 -0700
  ...Heatshrink wire connectors To reinstall my headlight I finally found some connectors that would work (3M ones from Walmart were useless) at Harbor Freight...
• Re: Question about front heater core removal... blower motor wires
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 23:08:08 -0500
  ...The power wire from the fuse panel to the fan switch connector can be released from the connector shell with a jewelers flat blade...
• Re: Hall Sender connector socket - replace part/whole?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 14 Aug 2010 07:52:15 -0500
  ...Since the whole connector is held in place > with a > >> zip tie, I'm guessing that it's been in less-than-perfect condition...
• oil pressure buzzer-SOLVED
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sun, 1 Aug 2010 15:36:37 EDT
  ...I really was hoping to clean that connector a bit better using my new snap on connector tool (red handle one). Does anyone on...
• Re: Wiring questions
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:36:30 -0400
  ...I guess you don't have the original wires and connector. The cut wires you show by the license plate go to the other...
• Re: Electrical Connector dust boots
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 14:33:35 -0700
  ...Also, I smear silicon grease in the connectors when I can. I think it helps seal out moisture. One or two boots I have...
• Cigarette Lighter Removal
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Tue, 17 Aug 1999 15:34:44 -0500
  ...I've tried in vain to pull the connector off by reaching inside the dash but it doesn't pull straight off. Using a...
• Radio in 82 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ra�l Barreras
  Mon, 20 Sep 1999 23:16:16 -0400
  ...Got the grill out and...surprise! Instead of a plug in connector, the antenna had wires going to the radio. Just wires. The radio...
• Re: losing power
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 16:19:44 +0100
  ...Remove the rubber boot over the connectors, and see if they are tight. Replace connectors if necessary. PerL 87 Syncro 112i
• Re: check/change master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Thu, 7 Dec 2000 10:49:31 -0600
  ...4 screws, disconnect speedometer cable (just pull back connector and slip out), and then disconnect electrical connectors that simply plug in. At that point...
• Need fix for printed circuit board for instrument cluster
  Historical mailing list - Anders Hagstrom
  Sat, 31 Jul 2004 13:12:12 -0700
  ...The connectors that attaches to the pin connector and the copper leads have come loose. I do not believe that soldering would be a...
• Re: Cancel: My brain is shrinking -- water tank drain cap?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 20 May 2005 17:25:24 -0600
  I had a hose fill nozzle that is clear hose with a black connector to the hose. I now have one with a bright...
• Re: another spade terminal question - syncro temp gauge sender
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 10 Feb 2013 10:59:15 -0800
  Yeah, I could solder a pigtail to it and then have the pigtail terminated with a waterproof connector to stock wire. Probably the best...
• Re: Aux Battery Relay/Selenoid
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 2 Nov 1999 16:11:52 -0500
  ...It has 3 bolt type connectors on the right, center, and left near the top. The left connector is run to the + terminal of...
• Re: Time to replace headlight?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 4 Dec 2012 02:36:04 -0500
  ...use the voltmeter on low range and measure across connectors and from connector to connector to find out where the voltage is going. Then...
• Re: oil buzzer w/good oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 28 May 2001 08:28:25 -0500
  ...If the connector comes off the switch so that you have an "open" circuit, then you get the solid buzzer and light. The intermittant...
• Re: Headlamps, adjusters and connecting wires
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sun, 6 Oct 2013 15:20:39 -0700
  Well I made a quick trip to Harbor Freight Tools and bought a crimping tool and yet more connectors. I wish I could report...
• Re: Power Door Lock Problem
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 4 Aug 2003 18:23:49 -0400
  ...The connector with RED is the power that allows the door lock motor to ORIGINATE the signal to CLOSE or OPEN. The other connector...
• Re: Just in Case: where to get a wiring harness
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:05:49 -0700
  ...Multiply that by a couple of dozen different connectors and you gotta lot of $$$$ sitting on the shelf. But, like Geza, a few years...
• Re: Wipers STILL don't work!! Arrgh!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 7 Apr 2011 13:49:52 -0700
  ...that female spade connector.. is about the most common wire connector there is ..... particularly in VW. Surprised you don't have 20 of them...
• Any Vanagons in or around Indianapolis whose engine wiring I could take a peek at?
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Sat, 13 Dec 2008 09:43:39 -0500
  ...I followed the brown wire from the switch to a damaged connector. The wire was just jammed in. The connector appears incomplete due to...
• Re: Hall Sender Videos
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 29 Nov 2013 13:58:59 -0500
  At 12:05 PM 11/29/2013, Neil N wrote: >The first video shows the author shorting the middle pin of the hall >connector...
• O2 Sensors, and harness connetion failure
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 09:10:46 -0800
  ...There is a VW kit, to replace the O2 sensor lead from the engine compartment to the ECU connector. Engine's which run oddly...
• O2 Sensors, and harness connetion failure
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 09:10:46 -0800
  ...There is a VW kit, to replace the O2 sensor lead from the engine compartment to the ECU connector. Engine's which run oddly...
• Re: temp2 elec connectors
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Fri, 11 Mar 2005 12:31:57 -0800
  ...List vendor- I > don't think) who had the replacement elec. connector ends that fit > the Temp2 sensor? > > > > Thanks, > > mike > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Make...
• Re: Will bus run without insturment pod connected?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Jan 2007 01:50:18 EST
  ...problem with the "live" tach wire running to plug connector, if that > plug/pin > connector is attached to nothing. > > ive driven vanagons short periods...
• Re: Stray wires around the fuse block Help!!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 20 Mar 2009 21:44:13 -0400
  ...It originates from what >appears to be the brown multi point connector in the back of the fuse >block. The color codes certainly hint...
• Re: Darrell Boehler's digifant tool
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Mon, 13 Jul 1998 14:54:14 -0700
  >| Basically, what Darrell does is >| solder a cable with a inside the ecu, with a female connector on the other >| end. He then constructs...
• Re: Does anyone have this part for sale?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 20:06:04 -0400
  Except for the color, this connector is your standard Bosch injector connector. Most good Flaps will have an equivalent in the wire terminal section...
• O2 sensor wire replacement, '85
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 1 May 2008 16:16:24 -0400
  ...Well, i recently replaced the wire from the connector to the O2 sensor with a non Coaxial piece of wire..... I now know that...
• Re: Fridge
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 12 Jul 2017 14:50:44 -0400
  ...It probably gets 12V from the panel connector. Yrs, d On Wed, Jul 12, 2017 at 2:41 PM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@gmail.com...
• Re: Friday fun.. Vanagons on fire
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sun, 19 Dec 2010 15:22:46 -0700
  ...These spade connectors come from the factory, clad in plastic. In this case, these factory connectors had been replaced by uninsulated connectors at some...