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• Re: Diesel schmiesel...i'm thinking of going electric
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 24 May 2008 11:50:10 -0400
  You got a wrecked Prius laying around?
• Re: The TRUTH about Vanagons: info for newbies
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 22 May 2010 19:49:25 +1200
  ...2) The electrics & mechanicals can be upgraded, and there's a host of options for every conceivable item. Japanese electrics, aftermarket electric windows or...
• Re: An overview of 14 electric math?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Tue, 25 Nov 2003 14:58:27 -0500
  ...t = amp-hours/amps note that a discharged battery is not out of electric charge, but out of chemical energy. conversely, a charged battery...
• Re: Wierd Electrical Gremlins
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 20 Jan 2001 08:40:04 -0700
  ...Wierd Electrical Gremlins Please help! I have a 1984 Vanagon, and I had a really strange thing happen on my way home from work...
• Re: 12 v plug & re-wire
  Historical mailing list - Jimt Thomson
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 00:06:17 -0700
  ...jimt > My Westy is over at GoWesty for a new starter....while > we're on the subject of electrical.... > > Questions: > > 1. Would you have...
• Re: engine bogging, air flow meters
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 10 Nov 94 14:47:15 PST
  ...I've replaced many parts only to find that I had a bad electrical connection Steven sjohnson@pcocd2.intel.com
• RE: Vanagon Manual Mirror Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Charlie Moore
  Fri, 8 Nov 1996 16:09:19 -0800
  ...Buy a = replacement or upgrade to electric mirrors. Which leads to another = question. Has anybody upgraded a manual mirror Vanagon to electric = mirrors? If...
• Re: Advice from the Southwest
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Mar 1999 19:50:07 EST
  ...I tried to stay at the local State Park but they didn't have electric or even showers so I went to the local...
• Re: saturday stumper: why do Canadian westys have the elec. outlet down low?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 22 Mar 2003 18:15:23 -0800
  on 22/3/03 6:04 pm, JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > why do the Canadian westys have the exterior electrical outlet down low by...
• 81 westie kitchen fuse blown - where is it?
  Historical mailing list - alan sinclair
  Fri, 6 Aug 2004 23:36:36 -0700
  while adding a fan to the refigerator on our 81 westie we've shorted the 12v supply and now the "kitchen" electrics don't...
• Re: No, not the silver socket
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 11:26:08 -0700
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR On 9/25/2007 10:58 AM Mike S...
• Re: Stuck in Alturas with electrical mystery
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 07:29:07 -0700
  ...Procedure; Disconnect battery ground, remove 13mm nut at starter, remove wires from electrical bolt at starter and clean contact surfaces (Dremel with small wire...
• Re: [OT] Efficiency of electric heaters?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 9 Dec 2013 12:26:55 -0500
  ...It's an older house, built cheaply, > > and only has electric baseboard heaters -- no gas, no fireplace. > > > > Mrs Elliott has been looking at electric...
• Re: Erratic runnign Vanagon... fuel pump?
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Thu, 25 Jun 1998 18:05:14 -0700
  ...bus 82 A3 GTI Westfalia turning into a hybrid electric Stretch Several EVs (Electric Vehicles) Have owned way too many VWs to list. :-) http...
• Re: common electrical problems in vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:10:19 -0500
  ...Ground Cluster - under dash, left/driver side, > above fuse box. > push-on connectors become corroded/dirty > and fail to make consistent electrical contact. > > 2...
• Re: Motor Scooter hung off backside?
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Sat, 3 Jun 2006 20:40:45 -0400
  ...They use it for sort hops around the campground > > and carry it inside the bus. > > > > Electric scooters are nice because they are whisper quiet...
• Door locking problems
  Historical mailing list - Ed Wiebe
  Sat, 15 Jul 2006 19:28:48 -0700
  The electric door locking system on my van has for 2 years functioned properly on the passenger side, but mechanical locking only on the...
• Dielectric
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Sun, 13 Jan 2019 15:50:41 +0000
  ...The Permetex website says (underline added) "Protects electrical connections and wiring from salt, dirt and corrosion. Extends the life of bulb sockets. Prevents voltage...
• Re: Electric Locks
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 5 Jun 2021 00:18:31 -0500
  ...Electric Locks > > > > Houston, I have a problem! > > I have a 1991 Carat with electric door locks that don't work. I pulled > the door...
• Re: biodiesel
  Historical mailing list - David Dalbey
  Thu, 12 Jul 2001 12:26:38 -0700
  ...When he started out he was doing a small quantity, stirring it with an electric drill & paint stirring attachment & had a little explosion when...
• Re: Electric window regulators
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 3 Nov 2016 06:08:17 -0400
  ...GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote: > > Who among us does repair of the electric window regulators? Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 VW Westy, '00...
• Re: brake light weirdness
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 3 Mar 2011 16:56:50 -0500
  ...The electrical stuff will be *way* easier in person, believe me. Cheers, David
• Re: Solar Panel Mount -Flexible Panels?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 2 May 2010 14:11:43 -0700
  ...Managing 12v Volts, How To Upgrade, Operate & Trouble Shoot 12 Volt Electrical Systems by Barre An Internet search should find somewhere a good explanation...
• Re: Help! Electrical issue I need to solve in <3 hours!
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:59:03 -0400
  ...turning the key results in nothing or bad electrical sounds at the battery and no crank. Until today, this had been fine. << Did you...
• EV Manuals UPDATE....
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jul 1995 12:04:05 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Body - Exterior, Body - Interior Fuel Injection & Ignition Manual Transmission General, Engine Suspension, Wheels, Brakes, Steering Electrical Equipment (not wiring diagrams) Body Repair Manual (seems...
• Re: Headlight improvements ?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 2 Nov 2000 10:15:48 EST
  ...I use an antioxidant grease on any automotive electrical termination which I have reason to disconnect. I think the problem with failing electrical terminations...
• Re: Internal 115V power
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:31:03 -0500
  Rob wrote: > Any thought to getting an outside electrical connector from a Westy and > putting it on your van? There are smaller weatherproof RV...
• Re: Bonehead TDI question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:56:51 -0700
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR On 3/11/2008 3:41 PM David Marshall...
• Volkwagen
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 25 Jun 2018 05:23:48 -0500
  Whoeee! VW's electric car just busted the records for the Pikes Peak run! John R
• Re: Brighter headlights - 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 22 May 2016 14:42:48 -0700
  I use dielectric grease on all of electrics contacts, connectors etc..etc
• Re: electrical system pulsation?
  Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
  Mon, 4 Jan 1999 02:06:31 EST
  ... or an UFO trying to beam you up....? (smile) James W88kender Anaheim, Calif.
• Re: 12V electric blanket
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Tue, 8 Aug 2006 12:37:28 -0700
  Says 45W. That's a shade under four amperes. Or 45/12.5
• Re: DI-ELECTRIC GEL QUESTION
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Fri, 8 Nov 2002 01:15:55 -0000
  Stabilant 22 - That made very interesting reading, but soesn't sound as if its all things to all (electrical joints), though t might be...
• Re: looking for sponsors(diesel/electric hybrid vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - pederparizek
  Sun, 16 Sep 2001 20:02:57 -0500
  ...looking for sponsors(diesel/electric hybrid vanagon) > Listees, I'm currently in the hunt for sponsors to help me finance my > newest idea for...
• Re: Retrofit Electric Pumps and a 110V pre-heat circulating system
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 19 Feb 2008 22:24:18 -0800
  ...Retrofit Electric Pumps and a 110V pre-heat circulating system A 110 volt heater large enough to heat the engine and the interior will...
• Re: Bucko update
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 07:58:47 -0500
  It is called Di-Electric Grease. I put it on every electrical connection when I put in my new motor. "Unique, non-curing silicone...
• Re: Electrical Systems Videos
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 1 Feb 2013 10:12:13 -0800
  ...com> wrote: > I'm sure I know less about wiring and electrical systems than most on this > list, but these videos from Jamestown Distributors...
• Re: Wipers STILL don't work!! Arrgh!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 8 Apr 2011 13:28:20 -0500
  ...I asked the question to be sure I could optimize the electrical connection. John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver...
• Re: All you want to know...(no VW content)
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Tue, 6 Oct 1998 19:01:19 -0700
  >All electrical items in your vehicle require two forms or "directions" of >electricity: Positive, (supplying electrons), and Negative, (sucking in >electrons). You can think...
• Re: Summary-Long Coolant hoses, copper & otherwise
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Tue, 4 May 1999 23:10:20 -0700
  ...Stretch GTI Westfalia. "Power of two" http://www.evcl.com/strvan/strvan.html Several EVs (Electric Vehicles) Electric Vehicle Components Ltd. (650) 494-9255
• Re: heater choices
  Historical mailing list - Jim King
  Fri, 4 Nov 2005 01:11:57 -0500
  ...http://www.zodi.com/web-content/Consumer/zodihotvent.html For electric I use a Vortex which is super quiet & heats the Vanagon very evenly...
• Re: Fuel pump buzzing
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 16 Dec 2006 12:41:00 -0500
  ...Ever hold the shaft of an electric motor > still while applying power to it? (drill or power saw, for instance) > Electric motors hate that...
• Re: [OT] Efficiency of electric heaters?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 9 Dec 2013 12:31:06 -0500
  ...It's an older house, built cheaply, >> > and only has electric baseboard heaters -- no gas, no fireplace. >> > >> > Mrs Elliott has been looking at electric...
• Digifant electrical/fuel problem; kinda long.
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Sat, 18 Apr 1998 14:32:12 -0500
  I have an 87 Vanagon 2.1 (digifant) and need some help with the fuel/electrical system. I have been able to further isolate...
• Re: Electrical gremlin dash brake light
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sun, 25 Apr 2021 16:53:46 -0700
  ...on? Mark Eric Caron wrote: > Hi folks, > We noticed a unusual electrical issue today. I’m hoping folks can give me some direction on...
• Electrical Problems in 80 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 28 Jul 1996 19:53:24 -0400
  I have an 80 Westfalia that is having some electrical problems in the camper portion of the van... The fuse that controls the water...
• too many cylinders, was: Waving Vanagon drivers (again)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Janello
  Fri, 15 Sep 1995 20:58:32 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I think he has some electric pliers, too. BTW, > that's all on his "FIVE" cyl. westy. > > /m >
• Cause of corroded fuel injection electrical connectors
  Historical mailing list - shawn luft
  Sun, 13 Apr 2003 21:51:01 -0400
  On my new '86 GL the rear fuel injection electrical connectors on the left and right side are extremely corroded. There is even some...
• Re: Electrical connections to injectors
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 16 Sep 2003 09:31:31 -0400
  On Tue, 16 Sep 2003, lauterba wrote: > I need a temporary fix to keep the electrical connections to the fuel > injectors from bouncing off...
• Re: Electrical pollution?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 19:21:50 -0700
  ...Where exactly should I be looking for said > pollution? > > Jim >>>> >> >>> Insane. Electric cars merely shift the source of pollution to the >>> powerplants which generate...
• Re: Real 110v AC power off of the engine ?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 10:43:13 -0700
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR On 10/2/2007 8:12 AM Bill Collins...
• Re: Retrofit Electric Pumps and a 110V pre-heat circulating system
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 19 Feb 2008 22:23:45 -0500
  ...I very much like the idea of heating the coolant with house 110V and circulating it via an electric pump ( either 110VAC or 12vdc...
• Re: Hydrogen cars. Was: Re: waterboxer pinging
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:13:56 -0700
  I think it's hydrogen cars because there is no way the major oil companies can get into the electric business but they can...
• troubleshooting no a/c
  Historical mailing list - jax harvell
  Sun, 7 Jul 2002 15:00:41 -0400
  ...do I have a knot in my electrical system? if so, does anyone know a good auto-electrician near nyc? love the van (respect...
• Re: Are Today's Young People Mechanical Nitwits?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:12:59 -0400
  ...Some of the most well-to-do people I know are electricians and plumbers. I'm talking six-figure income, lavish homes, and working...
• Re: Hybrid Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 13:37:24 -0400
  ...Hybrid Engine controllers > >> supplement the ICE with the electrical motor at the less efficient ICE > >> RPMs, and recover some of the electrical energy in...
• Re: '90 electric windows
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Thu, 15 Oct 2015 08:26:57 -0700
  ...On Wed, Oct 14, 2015 at 8:31 PM, PSD <psdooley@verizon.net> wrote: > Haha, Audi 5000 and simple electrical, good one... > > -----Original Message...
• Re: Cleaning corroded connectors
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 13 Apr 2003 06:11:25 EDT
  In a message dated 4/13/2003 12:09:58 AM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > Lots of my various electrical...
• Re: Wierd Electrical Gremlins
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 20 Jan 2001 10:34:57 -0800
  ...Wierd Electrical Gremlins Please help! I have a 1984 Vanagon, and I had a really strange thing happen on my way home from work...
• Re: They said it couldn't be done....
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 25 Aug 2014 12:40:25 -1000
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >>> >>> ---- Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> I looked into the electrical AC in the Prius a while back, interesting...