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• question for Electrical l genious , David ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 21:41:01 -0700
  it's a VW van ... ( not vanagon though ..eurovan ) not to spend any time on a non-vanagon issue .. but what do you think...
• Need circuit breaker for 82 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Tue, 6 Jun 2000 15:08:31 EDT
  I need the circuit breaker that is behind the electrical plate on the cabinet. The kids were playing around in the van and broke...
• A/C Shop needed in PHX, AZ
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Tue, 6 Aug 2002 17:30:15 -0700
  ...Vanagon Electrical work 4. In the future .... Syncro repair Suggestions very appreciated. Larry Chase 85 Westy "RoadHaus" Phx, AZ
• Re: van still won't start
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 25 Aug 2002 18:52:21 -0400
  ...The culprit was the electrical connection between the FI injection cable and the ECU. Once I learned that I had to keep that connection...
• 86 syncro FS
  Historical mailing list - Brent Berisford
  Thu, 3 Apr 2003 09:21:13 -0500
  ...7 passenger used as a utility vehicle for an electrical company. Runs well no leaks, needs front driver side CV joint repaired. Could be...
• Re: Questions for you conversion experts
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 6 Aug 2003 14:00:25 -0400
  ...PM, Robert Keezer wrote: > Also, does anyone know if there is a site where I can get a electrical > diagram for a 1995 Golf?
• Electrical pollution?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 18:24:25 -0600
  I live in the Tennessee River Valley where almost all the power comes from Hydroelectricity. Where exactly should I be looking for said pollution...
• Re: 83.5 won't start
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 1 May 2007 14:37:00 -0400
  ...If it still dosent run, you have an electrical problem.
• That thin bungee material?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 20:01:40 -0700
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR
• Re: Fashion Rocks - with a Westy!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 2 Sep 2007 15:58:50 -0700
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR
• Re: remote/keyless entry
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:01:21 -0700
  Seems like there would be a way to do that with an electrical connection rather than mechanical. Having never taken apart an actuator, I...
• Re: Alternator out at *high* rpms?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 8 Dec 1997 20:46:06 -0500
  ...Alternator out at *high* rpms? > Took two nice little trips this weekend in the snow and in the dark >and had a weird electrical...
• Re: Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 8 Feb 2013 20:31:17 -0800
  ...COM> > Sent: Friday, February 08, 2013 6:47 PM > > Subject: Re: Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question > > >> Ok. I see. >> >> I agree. It seems these...
• Re: '85 vanagon fuse #14 - again
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:22:23 -0700
  when they say 'short' they just mean something electrical is invested with gremlins.... ...very non-technical.. but your right .. either blockage or leakage of...
• Re: Some electrical problems solved and LED running lights installed
  Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
  Thu, 13 May 2010 08:49:40 -0700
  ...Some electrical problems solved and LED running lights installed Hi Matt, Which LED bulbs are you using in the rear? thanks, Jeff On May...
• Re: electrical systems
  Historical mailing list - James Cook
  Thu, 19 May 1994 15:20:59 -0700 (PDT)
  ...fine tuning electrical/12 volt systems ------------------------------------------------ Those who are in the marine/yachting/sailing field often know a great deal about optimizing 12 volt...
• AW: Electrical/starter problem??
  Historical mailing list - Michael Kraewinkel
  Thu, 20 Aug 1998 10:14:34 +0200
  ...Seems like its more of an electrical problem > >than a starter problem but I am baffled. Has anyone experienced > >anything similar? Any ideas? As...
• Electric door locks
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 12:40:09 -0700
  ...Most likely what is happening is that the electrical contacts inside one or both of the front door motors are corroded. You must remove...
• Re: Bucko update - electrical contacts
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 09:50:25 -0800
  Some generic comments regarding electrical contacts. If you are lucky enough to have gold flashed/coated contacts, do NOT use an abrasive cleaner. You...
• '82 starter wiring
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Tue, 23 Mar 2004 05:07:36 -0800
  ...more wires with female spade style electrical connectors that connect to the two male spade style electrical connectors on the back of the solenoid...
• Re: Electrical discharging a capacitor
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Sat, 2 Jul 2005 12:52:10 -0700
  ...VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, July 01, 2005 8:38 PM Subject: Electrical discharging a capacitor Anybody know how to safely discharge a capacitor? Playing...
• Re: Oil dipstick pushed out of the tube
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 3 Oct 2008 12:58:44 -0700
  lol........'mysterious electrical device' ........... it's a heater element. Designed to prevent icing in the breather hose in very cold conditions I imagine. all...
• Re: Afraid to enjoy the ride?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:47:24 -0700
  ...will cover gas and diesel, divided into Electrical , brakes/wheels/tires ...General Service ....Operator Awareness and so on. in 15 minutes I have 50...
• Re: Vibration induced electrical failure
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 11:29:11 -0700
  Years ago, while driving my (then) '69 baby blue & white Westy over treacherous roads in Guatemala, my electrical system cut out entirely after taking...
• Re: Throttle Idle RPM question
  Historical mailing list - Ramon Hill
  Thu, 1 Oct 2009 16:46:37 -0500
  From this message below, am I to understand that the throttle RPM is somehow electrically controlled then? ============================= {{ My daughter's 1986 (2.1) Vanagon...
• #Engine in 1990 Vanagon 2.1L cutting out randomly
  Historical mailing list - d t
  Mon, 25 Oct 1999 18:23:23 MDT
  ...From what I've caught from listening to the list, it might be a fuel injection system problem or bad electrical connections/grounding points...
• Question for the Electrically Inclined
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 19 Mar 2000 19:21:09 -0800
  Electrical gurus please help. I am trying to piece together a system to improve the trouble-prone glow plug circuitry on my diesel Vanagons...
• BMW List Recommendations? (No Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - David O'Shea
  Wed, 11 Oct 2000 13:40:28 -0700
  ...In the past 2 months electrical gremlins have struck -- sunroof not functioning, rear window lock/opener not functioning, spurious "coolant level low" dashboard messages...
• Van Solar Heaters - With Links
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 15:35:12 -0700
  ...ClearDome Solar Forced Air Interior Window Room Heater http://www.cetsolar.com/intsolarheater.htm - size 2' x 4' - weight 8 lbs - 12 volt electrical...
• 87 syncro -- lighted oil light: fact or fiction
  Historical mailing list - colin maclay
  Thu, 21 Aug 2003 12:07:54 -0400
  ...as far as the electrical issue goes, the instrument panel light/tachometer/temp gauge all seem to interact with the headlight switch (doing different...
• Re: propane explosion
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 11 May 2007 05:42:50 -0700
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR John Bange typed: >> ... that runs on batteries and doesn...
• Re: Electrical gremlins back
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:58:33 -0500
  ...AM > To: B Feddish > Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Electrical gremlins back > > I'd say it's more likely that the X...
• Re: Solar Panel outdoor electrical connect
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sun, 26 Jun 2011 05:04:30 -0600
  How about something like this? This is similar to what is used on an Adventurewagen for the 110 hookup. There are cheaper alternatives, but...
• Engine analyzer/tach recco?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:19:01 -0700
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") '74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.) Bend, OR KG6RCR
• Re: Heater Fan And Front Brake Squeal
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 6 Dec 2010 16:09:18 -0500
  ...I uUsed Boesheild T9, which isn't indicated for use in motor bearings, (electrically safe) but but it's working OK for now. Geo...
• Re: Powerwashing FAIL
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 6 Dec 2009 15:55:28 -0500
  ...Haven't >tested it electrically off of the engine yet. Sure would. d
• Hella Twin Tone Wiring Help?
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sun, 22 Mar 2009 09:22:27 -0600
  http://tinyurl.com/cce2q4 Hi All, I have a couple of Vanagon specific questions for you electrical experts out there, On the Hella Twin...
• EV rear pop out windows
  Historical mailing list - David Mayes
  Mon, 10 Jun 1996 08:56:46 -0700
  I remember reading about some German company that sells electrically operated rear pop out windows for EuroVans. Does anybody have any info regarding these...
• FS: '84 Vanagon $1300, Sacto
  Historical mailing list
  27 Nov 96 07:56:18 PST
  ...What you see is all I know. '84 VW Vanagon, Rebuilt engine, Runs, needs Electrical Work. $1300 obo, 916-477-0658 - Jeff Just in...
• Re: Help -Stranded & need advice...
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 26 Sep 1999 13:56:56 +0200
  ...Are the electrical accessories working, like wipers, heater fan, lights etc.? If not, then I'm 99% sure its the switch. PerL 87 Syncro...
• re 1986 Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Jonc
  Sun, 6 Aug 2000 19:19:34 -0400
  I had a similar problem and after chasing my tail around the vanagon's electrical system the main culprit proved to be the ground...
• Re: AC makes screaching sound <correction>
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 19 Feb 2001 17:14:47 EST
  ...The extra electrical load makes it harder to turn. Thereby exposing a marginally loose alternator/waterpump belt. BenT San Francisco
• Re: electrical experts: what ? -Wire Sizes
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 13:57:53 EST
  In a message dated 3/6/01 1:04:10 PM, dbeierl@attglobal.net writes: << while the decimal numbers are metric sizes, i.e...
• Re: electrical experts: what ? -Wire Sizes
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 13:57:53 EST
  In a message dated 3/6/01 1:04:10 PM, dbeierl@attglobal.net writes: << while the decimal numbers are metric sizes, i.e...
• NparticularVC: TS bulb blows
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 26 Aug 2006 11:20:30 -0500
  ...Writing to you from the heart of the Summer of Electrical Gremlins, Jim
• Those undersink hoses!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 2 Jul 2007 14:49:38 -0700
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR
• Re: Safety Inspections
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 10:09:07 -0800
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR
• Re: Ongoing saga: Dometic and Multimeter . . .
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:01:31 -0400
  ...Not an electrical engineer . . . Left brain/right brain. We'll help you through it. Better than you could talk me into drawing a recognizable...
• FW: Car Care [TRACKING DOWN A BATTERY DRAIN - 02/16/2000]
  Historical mailing list - Brian Asbury
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 13:14:41 -0600
  ...Harry, you have to perform an electrical draw test. During this test, a digital volt ohmmeter is hooked up to the vehicle's battery...
• Re: fuel pump's a buzzin'
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Lockwood
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 12:18:07 EDT
  ...It is possible to electrically hook up the fuel pump backwards (don't ask me how I know). If you do, the fuel pump...
• Re: electrical boots
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 12:46:21 -0400
  ...electrical boots After 18 years, every time I disconnect an electrical part (fuel injectors, Temp2 sensor, etc...) the nice rubber boot that protected the...
• Attn: Electrical Gurus! (I searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 30 Mar 2007 12:46:27 -0700
  ...There is no electrical rating marked on my stock switch. What are the stock fan speed switches rated at? 12V DC, but how many...
• Re: SOLDERED CONNECTIONS
  Historical mailing list - David-M
  Sat, 30 Jan 1999 14:43:10 -0500
  ...Probably the > best advice I received from my mentor was that mechanical connections = > crimping, twisting, hooking AND electrical connections = lots of > mechanical contact and...
• Re: Door Chime madness
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:51:52 -0700
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano Bend, OR KG6RCR On 7/23/2009 3:07 PM...
• Re: '81 westy fridge fuse holder
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 29 Jan 1999 09:43:26 -0500
  Dear List, I replaced my stock, wimpy, 2-fuse "box" with a modern 12v fuse holder from an electrical supply company here in Boston...
• Re: 1985 Westy Vanagon shutters, dies, and then resurrects... help.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:17:49 -0700
  ...bad connections (pull each electrical connector and coat with dielectric gel to preserve a good contact); weak or missing grounding connectors (same as above...
• Re: Powerwashing FAIL
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 4 Dec 2009 20:28:17 -0700
  ...My bet is that you washed away something that was sitting in the way of hiding what has turned out to be an electrical...
• 76 camper for sale (ohio)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 02 Apr 96 18:52:38 CST
  ...bottom edges - new engine, new tires, new front beam & axle - some electrical work done, new horn, new battery, new etc. etc. - lots of extras...
• RE: 87 Syncro: backup lights problem
  Historical mailing list - Lebron,Nathan
  Tue, 15 Oct 96 08:56:00 E
  ...I never got around to tightening and cleaning the electrical connections. Nate El Great 85 GL with 153K original craniums and hoping it takes...
• contact cleaner: this one works!
  Historical mailing list - Merin, Lawrence M
  Thu, 15 Jul 1999 07:51:06 -0500
  Friends, In my former life as an Alfa Romeo owner, the topic of solutions to clean and preserve the integrity of electrical connections was...