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• Re: the case of the curious blinking LED
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:11:47 -0500
  That's the first thing I thought about, the ignition switch. Although, no other switch symptoms (yet). I am wondering if a bad aux...
• Ignition switch repair-advice needed
  Historical mailing list - dan kapeller
  Wed, 17 Jan 2007 12:59:31 -0700
  <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV class=RTE>Hello all,</DIV> <DIV class=RTE>My '90 Vanagon GL has a bad ignition switch.&nbsp...
• Headlight dimmer
  Historical mailing list - Sideshow Bob
  Sun, 30 Apr 1995 18:40:40 -0400 (EDT)
  ok, so i tried to fix my ignition and lost my headlight dimmer. there are two wires coming from the switch one brn one...
• Re: FW: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 21:39:45 -0700
  ...be wrong or how to fix it? When this happened to me it was the headlight switch on the dash, NOT the ignition switch.
• Re: A Mystery
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 1 Sep 2013 13:51:08 -0500
  ...While cranking does the alternator > warning light remain lighted and does the tach needle move? If not check the > ignition switch. It may fail...
• Eurovan owners?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 22:41:47 EDT
  ...Last time this happened in my Vanagon, it was the ignition switch. I took the electrical plug off the switch and jumpered the wires...
• stereo wiring
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 02:18:03 -0400
  ...one for the "terminal always supplied with power regardless of ignition position" and one for the "terminal controlled by the ignition switch." I figured...
• Re: Random Instant Shutdown
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 19 Oct 2012 05:26:58 -0700
  ...From the ignition switch a black "ignition on" wire goes to the dash fuse/relay panel and then leaves again on pin D15. From...
• Re: No headlights
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 18 Dec 2014 07:04:48 -0800
  ...Mark Jim Arnott wrote: > I’m at work, so no Bentley close at hand. > ‘84 with ‘85 Wolfsburg cluster. > > Symptoms: > > Headlight switch on, ignition...
• Re: Damnagon stutter !@#$
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 15:50:05 -0700
  Have you checked the ignition switch? Are you sure that this is related to rain? While driving, try fiddling with the ignition switch a...
• Re: 91 GL won't start
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 20 Feb 2011 23:02:10 -0500
  ...Make sure it's both seeing and passing on the signal from the ignition switch 50 terminal. Yrs, d
• Re: failure to fire: the sequel
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 19:52:59 -0400
  ...start switch inthe shifter housing.Try starting in neutral.Wiggle the wires at the starter motor.Maybe try pushing the ignition switch plug on...
• Re: Sticky diesel starter motor
  Historical mailing list - Mary Beth and Chris Geiser
  Tue, 16 Oct 2001 11:35:01 -0500
  Mine does the same thing, but it's the actual ignition switch.... I took the plastic off the steering column and now I have...
• electrical woes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Mon, 26 May 1997 18:14:00 +0000
  ...Then the instrument panel lighted with ignition key off and the headlight switch on. However, with the van running, no instrument panel lights, no...
• Ignition Switches and Hot Start Relay and Starter Motors (long)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 8 Sep 2016 01:43:44 +0000
  ...So....I first thought this must be ignition switch problem.  Bought one at Napa, the only game in town.  Was happy, got me back...
• Re: Ignition Switches and Hot Start Relay and Starter Motors (long)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 8 Sep 2016 18:43:35 +0000
  ...Also, I replaced the Meyle ignition switch with the Kostal ignition switch.  Feels different, in a good way:  the engine fires without the key...
• Electrical issues
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Robinson
  Thu, 7 Jan 2016 21:59:45 -0800
  ...Has anyone ever seen experienced this? Could it be as simple as an ignition switch? Thanks! Aaron �91 carat
• Re: Stranded in Kentucky, USA
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 18 Aug 2012 17:15:23 -0400
  At 02:04 PM 8/18/2012, george jannini wrote: >suspecting the ignition switch. We had the wiring harness in the steering That one...
• no parking lights? huh? wiring worries
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 17:05:04 -0800
  ...I have a brand new headlight & ignition switch plus new X relay. Here is another kicker- when the headlights are on the defrost and...
• Re: Bosch starter relay numbers
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Oct 94 12:53:09 CDT
  ...I've had this problem, and after replacing the starter *and* the ignition switch, I began to ask myself the question: "Well, if it...
• Ignition switch -- P terminal
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 14 Nov 2010 01:39:37 -0500
  On '85-up there's a terminal 'P' that's marked unused on the schematic. It's connected to the 30 (B+) terminal when...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 21:28:55 -0700
  I've been thinking about Westy security....considering an ignition kill switch....don't think theves are going to tow a Westy....need recommendations...
• Re: Flashing Coolant light when cell phone plug into cig lighter
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 20:22:00 -0400
  Jon, This is just a WAG but I would suspect the ignition switch or ground clusters behind the fuse block. Ken Lewis http://neksiwel...
• Re: HOWTO: Audiovox cruise control install experience
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 13:38:21 -0700
  ...This change supplies the cruise with brake light reference voltage only when the cruise switch and the ignition switch is on. c) I added...
• Re: Battery recharge and stereo
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:36:35 -0500
  At 10:59 PM 2/23/2009, Kim Brennan wrote... >Why you wire it that way? And the Vanagon DOES have a switched wiring...
• Re: how to HOT-WIRE a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 17:03:20 -0600
  ...What he ended up doing > was pulling out the ignition switch and taking it to the dealer and had them > make a key from...
• Re: Starter solenoid powered by fuel pump circuit....arrrrgg...long...help!!!
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 26 Jun 2014 17:31:19 -0600
  ...a new ignition switch...same problem... > Put old starter back...same problem... > Undid accessory battery and relay...same problem. > > The switch power to the...
• Re: Ignition switch replacement Experience?
  Historical mailing list - --------
  Wed, 28 Nov 2007 06:57:35 -0500
  Mark, For the record, you can remove the steering housing cover , pull the wires off the swtich and install a new switch, having it...
• Re: FIXED Re: horn not working after replacing ignition switch?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 21 Dec 2007 21:36:43 -0500
  ...when the ignition switch was replaced, the steering lock assembly was probably not adjusted to proper position after the wheel was installed. Most don...
• Re: 86 cabrio advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 28 Jan 2001 10:19:58 -0600
  ...The actuator coil connects to the wire from the ignition switch (ground the other end of the coil). The switch contacts of the relay...
• Re: No Start: Fuel Pump?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 18 Aug 2017 11:10:30 -0700
  ...It was the fuel filter. > > I was confused why Niel suspected the ignition switch, but then Stuart > explained. However, I would expect that the...
• Re: Electrical draw question
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Mon, 30 Jun 2014 11:17:42 -0500
  ...a switched power source UNTIL you flip the toggle then the radio will turn on even without the key in the ignition. This is...
• Re: Help in salt lake
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Sun, 24 Mar 2019 14:26:35 +0000
  ...There is a LOT of current running through that ignition switch. Over time, corrosion on switch contacts happens, which increases resistance, and thus heat...
• Re: Headlight's wont come on (relay bad?)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:36:00 -0700
  "ignition switch" not the ignition lock. small whilte plastic dealy held in place by a screw, under the steering column plastic shroud. bob On...
• Re: dim headlights
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Arbaugh
  Wed, 11 Aug 1999 19:35:51 -0700
  ...wrote: > I am currently going to replace dash >switch, dimmer switch and and ignition switch next week to fix frying all >these on my...
• Re: Wiring in a new Stereo Unit
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 18:38:30 -0600
  ...It should also have an "Ignition" > >> lead, which goes to a source which is switched (usually the key, but > >> maybe a separate switch). As...
• Re: Ignition Switch "Su" Power
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:27:17 -0800
  On Thu, Jan 24, 2013 at 7:30 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote: > According to the diagrams the SU switch is directly...
• Re: Water level/temp warning flasher
  Historical mailing list - Tim Timothy
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 10:46:14 EDT
  Thanks for that hint Dave, I've been unable to spin the engine with the ignition switch and it does not "feel" right. Am...
• Re: no wipers, no blower motor, no headlights, no radio, no idea...
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Johnston
  Fri, 27 Sep 2013 17:08:19 -0400
  ...Then I saw this thread > and replaced the ignition switch. No change. > > Is there anything else to investigate? I've looked under the dash...
• Re: Electric problem in 2.1l
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:14:37 -0700
  ...Worst case, you've got a spare ignition switch, which you should have anyway. the 86 and later Bentley light switch and head light...
• Re: Sorta Scary Event
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 26 Feb 2011 08:38:15 -0600
  ...It was like someone threw the "Off" switch - but >> the ignition switch was on of course. What might cause a blatant engine >> stoppage that...
• Mid-repair "issue" - Ign. switch R & R
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Sat, 22 Apr 2006 12:27:42 -0400
  I need the group's collective wisdom....what am I doing wrong? My new ignition switch is installed per Vanagon.com's list of...
• Installing an after market radio?
  Historical mailing list - James AYRES
  Fri, 31 Aug 2007 18:33:55 -0600
  ...The old radio was not connected to the ignition switch in any that I can see. You had to turn off the radio separately...
• Re: Electric problem in 2.1l
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:31:59 -0700
  ...SO I will probably now go ahead and buy this #8 relay as well as the ignition switch and then see what fixes it...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - Billy Hirt
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:24:08 -0400
  ...Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning > ignition switch on? > > Take another look. Pin 3 on the ECU operates the...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 23 Jun 2021 07:41:45 -0500
  ...Could > >>> also be a bad switch. Going back to 1971 the headlights are powered off > >> the > >>> X contact on the ignition switch. On the...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 11:20:38 -0700
  ...Except for the wire from the ignition switch going through the fuse box, #15 on the coil is feed directly off the ignition switch...
• Re: Hotwiring a vanagon to check ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - David Thoresen
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 21:19:32 -0800
  ...never though of that! :) > > ok, from the bentley (which may NOT have anything to > do with Reality > in your bus) ... > > your ignition switch should...
• Re: no headlights cept pulling back on turn signal stick - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 11 Aug 2006 07:35:06 -0400
  ...Can the circuits handle all the headlights on at the same time? Mike, could be the headlight switch, ignition switch, headlight grounds or a...
• Re: Push button switch
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 29 Nov 2012 09:37:56 -0700
  ...to do the job http://www.jcwhitney.com/garage-pro-universal-ignition-switch/p3085959.jcwx?filterid=c1628d14387u0j1 On 29 Nov , 2012, at 12:32...
• Radiator fan won t turn off '89 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - gregory ramirez
  Fri, 9 Oct 1998 07:24:55 -0700
  ...as soon as the ignition key is turned the fan starts. to make things interesting, i unplugged the thermal switch on the radiator (3...
• Re: Stereo wiring question
  Historical mailing list - caverat
  Thu, 24 Feb 2005 20:00:35 -0500
  ...If I'm not going anywhere but want to listen to it, I put the key in the ignition switch and the radio has...
• Re: Hot start relay
  Historical mailing list - John
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 16:32:00 GMT
  ...Made a differnce, but I still had to repalce the ignition switch. Not the lock tumbler, but the palstic switch that mounts under it...
• Windows and struts
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 3 May 1997 17:14:24 -0400 (EDT)
  ...the ignition on annoying - this may just be because I can't seem to find an accessory postion on the ignition switch. So I...
• no fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:53:39 -0700
  ...Where too next? Ignition switch? Grounds? TIA, dylan
• Re: Ignition Switch on 85
  Historical mailing list - VANAGONE
  Mon, 16 Mar 1998 20:06:15 EST
  I had a similar problem on my 84. After much head-scratching, I finally traced it to a dead short in the starter solenoid...
• fan won't stop 87 syncro
  Historical mailing list - William Bruce
  Tue, 27 Jun 2006 11:28:00 -0400
  Fan comes on when ignition is turned on. Pulled the fuse, fan stays on. Pulled thermo switch connector, fan stays on. Pulled relay, fan...
• Re: Help installtion Aux.battery 1985 we
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jun 1996 19:08:05, -0500
  ...and connect + to +, and wish I had put in the switch next to ignition keyhole to manually isolate or connect the spare!!! MB in...
• Re: RE; intermittent lights
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Fri, 17 Dec 1999 23:05:59 -0500
  ...As it turned out it was the ignition switch that was >bad. My mechanic had to put three of them in before the problem...
• Re: Starting issues
  Historical mailing list - Michael Cerafice
  Wed, 20 Jan 2021 13:09:26 -0500
  ...on it starting.What should I check? Could this be the ignition > switch?I've > > never had a starting problem in the 25 years...