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• Re: 1985 ignition lock cylinder install help
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 24 Aug 2017 08:49:00 -0700
  ...1985 ignition lock cylinder install help Hi all, In need of assistance installing a new ignition lock cylinder in 85 1.9l vanagon. I...
• Re: Can anyone else remove their igniton key with their van runni ng?
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Tue, 7 Sep 1999 11:04:00 -0400
  ...About 1 year after this "feature' appeared, one or more of the pins in the lock cylinder fell out of place, jamming the ignition...
• New ignition switch in, starter connections cleaned : was no start
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:20:48 -0400
  ...the back of the head from Scott I have the new ignition switch in and and all my connections cleaned up at the starter...
• Re: Electrical weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 21 Jul 1999 02:38:11 +0200
  ...All the fuses are fine, > but all the interior electircs that depend on the ignition switch (blower > fans, AC, wipers, but not the radio...
• Fw: Starter Switch Replacement
  Historical mailing list - JOHN REYNOLDS
  Sun, 29 Apr 2001 22:55:50 -0400
  I've decided to replace my stater/ignition switch in my 81 Vanagon - the plastic electrical piece below the key lock cylinder in the...
• Re: weird wiring - question
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 00:29:05 -0500
  ...Matthew Pollard wrote: > wiring question- > when my headlights are on and ignition is OFF: > the radio get power > the front fan gets power (not...
• Re: new coil - still no spark???
  Historical mailing list - Geo Hahn
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 11:59:54 -0700
  Andy Zappe wrote: >Okay, so the intermittent stalling problem in my '85 is still going on...the ignition switch??? If that is >bad could...
• Re: lost gas cap key
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 23 May 2006 23:26:00 -0700
  ...87 Syncro use the same key for everything, gas cap, door & ignition. > Is there a number on it? If so a good lock shop...
• Fuel Injection Help NEEDED!
  Historical mailing list - bill (w.r.) crick
  Tue, 2 Jul 1996 10:50:00 -0400
  ...As soon as, or shortly after the ignition switch is released to the on postion, the engine dies. After the engine dies, if you...
• Fuel Injection Help NEEDED!
  Historical mailing list - bill (w.r.) crick
  Tue, 2 Jul 1996 14:30:00 -0400
  ...As soon as, or shortly after the ignition switch is released to the ON postion, the engine dies. After the engine dies, if you...
• Re: Ignition/starter switch failures
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 14 May 2015 20:27:58 -0400
  ...If I am not mistaken, many if not most modern vehicles use the ignition switch as a trigger and do not actually route the...
• So... am I nuts? (ign. sw)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 27 Oct 2006 00:53:17 -0400
  ...Am I nuts? Is it possibly that ignition switch contacts are so worn, that key needs to be turned as far as possible clockwise...
• Re: Key in ignition to power radio
  Historical mailing list - pepperd
  Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:33:11 -0700
  ...Key in ignition to power radio I found the wire that powers up when the key is stuck in the ignition (but not turned...
• Re: alternator to ignition coil???
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 16 Dec 2002 18:08:58 -0600
  ...alternator to ignition coil??? > > Hi, > > Ive been having intermittent starting problems on my > 87 digifant. today it died again at work and i didnt...
• Re: No spark, no hall juice, tech help request.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 23 Oct 2003 22:23:43 -0400
  The ECU is not involved in switching the 12 to the ignition coil or the Hall sensor. Check to see if 12 volts is...
• Re: Archive question and ignition switch question (update)
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:39:05 -0400
  OK, the reason my archive search went poorly was that I used "ignition switch" and not "ignition" It mentions using a qualifier but my...
• Re: What controls pre-ignition flashing of warning lights?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 01:10:33 -0500
  ...What controls pre-ignition flashing of warning lights? >Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2002 18:28:47 -0700 > >Hi everyone, >A quick question for electrical...
• Re: WTB: Injector Driver Module
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 20 Aug 2012 14:23:27 -0700
  ...http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/tune-up-parts-ignition-control-module/ignition-control-module-211905351-d-gr Unless what yer really looking...
• Re: It won't even start.
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 5 Nov 1995 09:11:01 -0800
  I had the same problem with my '74 a few years back and changing the ignition switch fixed it once and for all. I...
• '85 Starter Selnoid
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Robinson
  Mon, 8 Sep 1997 21:57:37 -0700
  ...I used to be able to free it by 1) Slamming my door while turning ignition key 2) Moving gearshift from 1st to 2nd...
• 3 questions: starter/ignition switch/temp warning light
  Historical mailing list - K G Gilbert
  Fri, 19 Sep 2003 23:48:06 EDT
  ...How do I know my ignition switch is bad? My 84 experiences intermittent slow or no-start, usually in warmer weather. It seems I...
• Re: '88 GL ignition miss, stalling
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 11 Feb 2014 09:36:43 -0500
  ...recovers from the stall I would recommend you look at the ignition switch circuit. On 2/10/2014 4:12 PM, Gregory Smith wrote...
• Re: 85 1.9, Intermittent stall then no start but does crank ??
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sun, 1 Oct 2006 22:34:06 -0700
  > Will a faulty ignition switch cut power to the rest of the works. > Next time it will not start, jiggle the key while in...
• Re: Ignition/starter switch failures
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 15 May 2015 07:53:12 -0400
  ...A smaller wire went off apparently to the ignition switch. I said "Aha! The VW engineers have admitted they were wrong on the previous...
• FS: new locks with factory rubberhead key(s)
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 23 Nov 2002 05:15:31 EST
  ...Some are ignition only. Some come with rear hatch locks as well. Price will depend on which combination. Lots of slider handles but no...
• Re: The details of Motronic (long but no cigar)
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 16:12:19 -0700
  ...That is in a Kettering or points coil type of ignition. A magneto operates differently. The Subaru ignition operates by sequencing driving pulses to...
• Re: Disabling the fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 09:25:39 -0800
  ...I suppose with the fuel pump kill switch in the kill position I should be able to play the radio with the ignition turned...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 19:25:53 -0400
  No http://www.loam.org/vw/Vanagon/VanagonProTraining/DigiFant/ (page 42-43) I hope the ignition switch was check/replace! Ben On Mon, 23...
• Re: No start, no click.
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 4 Mar 2012 12:14:10 -0800
  The "ignition switch" has 4 switches inside that power different things. One or more can still work while one or more others have gone...
• Replace your ignition switch.
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Mon, 7 Sep 2009 08:07:32 -0400
  ...is sensitive to unstable/low 12V as to "start signal and ignition +, on 1/3 of the conversion the engine won't start or...
• Re: Key in ignition to power radio
  Historical mailing list - jeff ensing
  Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:10:55 -0400
  ...wire that powers up when the key is stuck in the ignition > (but not turned) and I'm planning on using it to turn...
• Re; Help Again
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Tue, 22 Aug 2000 16:07:18 -0500
  ...If that isn't it, it might be the neutral safety switch,( if automatic ) or last but not the least, the ignition switch. I...
• Re: Ignition and Carbs.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 18:04:46 +1200
  ...Has any one >ripped out the electronic ignition and fuel injection and put in a points >type distributor and carbs? >Ken Nelson Don't...
• FS: Set locks w/ keys: ignition, all handles & rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 17 Nov 2000 05:07:31 EST
  ...Two (2) front door handles One (1) sliding door handle One (1) ignition lock cylinder One (1) rear hatch lock He wants $125 for...
• Re: Best chance of passing emmissions?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 18:40:18 -0400
  ...the catalytic)for emissions.Make sure they > all work proper,and your secondary ignition is in top shape,including the > ignition timing.Good luck >
• Re: Replaceing the Ignition lock cylinder ?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 25 Aug 2005 09:32:13 -0700
  ...drill n' poke" instructions in the Bentley are for removing the ignition cylinder from the switch assembly. Ken's instructions at the link above...
• SOS - Vanagon ignition switch R & R
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 20:53:20 -0500
  ...Here's what it says..... -#7 - remove blinker/wiper arm assembly......done, OK.... -#8 - *Pull ignition switch housing off the streering column......the allen...
• Re: Kelley Park
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 23:43:30 -0800
  ...I would >expect that the 1980-1985 Vanagon's electronic ignition would make a nice >system on most any old VW if you can...
• priority start battery system
  Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 12:31:13 +0000
  ...If, when the vehicle ignition is turned off, it detects a drop in battery voltage to a factory-set level, (slightly below 12 volts...
• auto-choke\transistorized ignition\pizza in oregon...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Jul 1995 10:04:49 -0800 (PST)
  ...TRANSISTORIZED IGNITION. someone mentioned putting in a transistorized ignition to do away with the notoriously unreliable points gap adjustment...any reason not to do...
• Re: Stereo Wiring Help
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Fri, 5 Sep 1997 23:08:39 UT
  ...The '87 has no radio wire switched by the ignition, but you can jumper one from the fuse/relay panel. Some of the empty...
• Re: new ignition install but still no spark.
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 15:41:16 -0500
  ...I installed a new > ignition coil but I still have no spark. Everything > else seems to be in place and I can't figure...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:51:58 -0700
  ...The best way to describe how the ignition coil works is to look at it in a current point of view. It would be...
• Re: Walker Super Turbo Muffler
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Wed, 29 Apr 1998 15:09:52 -0400
  A friend put an expensive($300) jacobs ignition on his 83 GTI. I rode in the car before and after and could tell no...
• Re: Fridge cooling fan
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 10 Jun 2000 08:35:44 -0700
  ...It will come on on a very hot day even with the ignition off... and run your battery down if you live in a...
• Re: bosch blue
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 11:41:10 -0700
  ...bosch blue > Unless there is more than one "Blue" version, this coil is designed for a point ignition system and the coil has a...
• No headlights
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 18 Dec 2014 06:33:01 -0800
  ...Headlight switch on, ignition on. No headlights hi/low Hi indicator is lit. Instrument lights/side marker lights are lit. Holding the hi/low...
• Re: Ignition switch recommendations.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 7 Nov 2010 19:05:56 -0500
  ...and Bays, work on a Vanagon? > > John > LiMBO > > David says" > The ignition switch *is* a highly stressed component, somewhat like > the light switch. �If...
• Re: Hot Wire ...point voltage
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Jan 1996 20:05:00 -0800
  ...Many to most ignition systems use the full 12 volts across the >points and coil for starting, and then once running, use a resistor...
• Re: plugged cat? due to bad coil?
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Wed, 22 Jan 1997 12:36:10 -0500 (EST)
  ...lost ignition coil last > week and cranked till battery dead. is this enuf raw gas to destroy cat? > been told cat has been clogged...
• Ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 5 May 2002 11:10:01 -0600
  ...I'm replacing the ignition switch on my '91 Westy. Got the plastic cover off and the power disconnected. Don't see any access...
• Re: [review] JVC cd/mp3 player for van
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 15:06:13 EDT
  ...An ignition switched wire that I used was the BLACK line that goes to the instrument cluster. I spliced into that line. FWIW, the...
• Re: no headlights cept pulling back on turn signal stick - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 11 Aug 2006 08:00:40 -0700
  Dennis said: "The controls wiring will take care of turning off the lights with the ignition switch." Is that not the same thing? Can...
• Re: No AC switch on ignition
  Historical mailing list - G. Jannini
  Sat, 7 Jul 2007 15:55:36 -0500
  ...What is standard for this vehicle (as if that matters)? << Standard setup is that the Vanagon's radio isn't switched through the ignition...
• Re: Electrical gremlins back
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:57:52 -0800
  ...stay on after the ignition is switched off. I thought I could live with > it but as I'm driving around this winter trying...
• Re: Audible Coolant alarm opinions
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 1 Mar 2018 22:11:21 -0800
  so the GW will go ON when you turn on the ignition?
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 07:45:56 -0700
  could be ignition switch...AFM or loose grounds at the ECU
• VANAGON digest 1252 -Reply
  Historical mailing list - Robert Zezoff
  Fri, 31 Jan 1997 12:38:55 -0800
  Check your ignition switch. This would easily cut power and cause your symptoms.
• Re: Failed emission testing - Nox
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 09:52:03 -0400
  Check the ignition timing (over advanced) and repalce the catalytic converter. Dennis
• Re: Rewiring parking lights to switch with ignition
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Thu, 9 May 2002 12:16:58 -0400
  ...Rewiring parking lights to switch with ignition The headlights on my '89 Westy go out when the ignition is turned off, but the parking...