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  • Re: Making an alternator a smarter charger? [LVC]
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 25 Jun 2006 17:55:25 -0400
    ...When that charger starts reaching 14.8 it does a number to all the indicator lights through out the coach. Same problem if I...
  • Re: Solar collector
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 21 Dec 2014 22:05:06 -0500
    ...I only use the inverter to run the 2 > lights over the sink when their is no shore power available. Does this > still put...
  • Re: Now...Water and Oil idiot lights? Doh!
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Tue, 24 Jul 2007 11:43:36 +0000
    ...far from smooth and > perfect...Of course, when both of these indicators light up, the > engine dies pretty quickly, or I turn off the...
  • Re: STRANDED
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
    Wed, 2 Apr 2014 23:23:42 -0400
    ...Lights on dash > DO come on but so does the green turn indicator light and it's on steady if > the key is turned...
  • Re: Oil Pressure Lamp? Denoument.
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Thu, 10 May 2012 17:16:49 -0700
    YES!!!� All Warning Lights bright at turn of key before starting!!!� All go off after starting, sometimes a blip of throttle to make go...
  • Re: Front Blinkers are super Dim
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Sat, 27 Aug 2011 14:01:45 -0400
    ...says the side marker lights are nice and bright. Don't they >>>> |share the ground with the turn indicators? Poor grounds on >>>> |both sides...
  • Re: Coolant light mystery
    Historical mailing list - FRANK CONDELLI
    Mon, 19 Sep 2022 07:58:20 -0400
    ...If I connect the terminals together the lights blinks as it should. Being on steady is what the mystery is. I also notice that...
  • Re: Audible Coolant alarm opinions
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Fri, 2 Mar 2018 13:07:39 -0700
    ...If I get a audible oil temp and presure indicator I could keep track of my motor from the passenger seat with my eyes...
  • Re: Solar collector
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
    Mon, 22 Dec 2014 06:32:14 -0500
    ...I only use the inverter to run the 2 >> lights over the sink when their is no shore power available. Does this >> still put...
  • Re: Power plans and questions
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 10 Mar 2003 18:34:23 -0500
    ...Obviously a custom! > The cab lights and light in the > back of the Westy is actually feed from the front fuse box. Fuse #3...
  • Re: Trip report Busses By the Bridge
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sat, 21 Jan 2023 10:44:48 -0700
    ...Meeting those names… more envy. > > Yeah I posted about front indicator led lights > > Ab > >> On Jan 20, 2023, at 7:02 PM, Eric Caron...
  • Re: Westy water tank level indicator problem
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 8 Jul 2014 21:39:55 -0400
    ...If the battery lights work ok but the water tank lights don't all go out when you ground the green wire (or if...
  • Re: Battery LEDs = Useful life?
    Historical mailing list - Vince S
    Mon, 6 Sep 2004 11:40:40 -0700
    ...I guess I misjudged how much load we were placing on the battery. > > I have noted that the green battery indicator LED only lights...
  • Re: Roadside Troubles while on Vacationing
    Historical mailing list - joe trussell
    Sat, 6 Jan 2007 16:46:36 +0000
    ...The indicator lights on the dash were lit, but no cranking, no buzzing fuel pump, no lights, no accessories. Hmmm. I keep a couple...
  • Re: Not starting easily
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:55:59 -0800
    ...Are all the warning lights >> working? Do >> both the alternator and oil pressure lights turn on with ignition on >> and >> engine stopped? >> >> Now what...
  • Re: Hard/no start story, '86 2.1, AT, mostly removed AC
    Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
    Thu, 14 Apr 2016 10:21:54 -0700
    ...Pay >> attention to the indicator lights while cranking the engine also. It is >> common for an ignition switch to fail in a way where...
  • Re: How to operate the temp control
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 15 Oct 1999 15:30:11 -0400
    ...Perhaps you'll be starting soon <evil grin>. > One other question, what does OXS mean >on the indicator lights? Reminder that it's been...
  • Re: Funny travel experience
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Sat, 17 Jun 2023 09:38:32 -0500
    Yes, on the 85s the green glowing fridge indicator lamp is on the panel with the battery indicator and water tank. I think the...
  • Re: Battery LEDs = Useful life?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Mon, 6 Sep 2004 13:27:40 -0700
    ...I guess I misjudged how much load we were placing on the battery. >> >>I have noted that the green battery indicator LED only lights...
  • Re: Oil Pressure Lamp? Denoument.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 10 May 2012 20:28:03 -0400
    ...YES!!!� All Warning Lights bright at turn of key before starting!!!� All go off after starting, sometimes a blip of throttle to make go...
  • Re: headlamps
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:45:09 -0500
    ...Pulling the lever did not result in any lights happening. The blue high beam indicator was lit. Both headlights stopped working at the same...
  • Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions, ?GTI vanagon (long)
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 4 Jan 2002 23:16:37 +1200
    ...lights (the 3 tiny factory units are pitiful) genuine gas-discharge headlights? add head-temp gauges? rear roof-spoiler with LED tail/brake/indicator...
  • Re: 88 Westie: Problematic Fridge
    Historical mailing list - Joe L.
    Wed, 25 Nov 1998 08:24:12 -0500
    ...nada. > >Questions: > >According to the manual, there is a light on the battery/water level >indicator panel that lights up when the propane burner...
  • Re: Funny travel experience
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Sat, 17 Jun 2023 10:43:20 -0400
    ...Tried the gas fridge, lights up on the first try. I’m not a >>>>>> golfer but i imagine a hole in one feels similar...
  • Re: Trip report Busses By the Bridge
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sat, 21 Jan 2023 16:38:39 -0800
    ...Meeting those names… more envy. >> >> Yeah I posted about front indicator led lights >> >> Ab >> >>>> On Jan 20, 2023, at 7:02 PM, Eric Caron...
  • Re: Making an alternator a smarter charger? [LVC]
    Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
    Sun, 25 Jun 2006 15:25:42 -0700
    ...When that charger starts reaching 14.8 it does > a number to all the indicator lights through out the coach. Same problem > if I...
  • Re: Dometic woes
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Fri, 10 Aug 2007 21:30:42 -0700
    ...11 PM, Paul Chubbuck wrote: > >> My indicator light turns bright green right away when the flame >> lights. Is >> that an indication that the thermocouple...
  • Re: Battery LEDs = Useful life?
    Historical mailing list - Vince S
    Mon, 6 Sep 2004 13:40:29 -0700
    ...I guess I misjudged how much load we were placing on the battery. >> >>I have noted that the green battery indicator LED only lights...
  • Virginia to Maine trip report.
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 30 Jun 1995 22:44:01 +0600
    ...It was most definately a 72 model, as it had the big rear lights, but also had the low down front turn indicators. I...
  • some tool suppliers (long) ...
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 21 Jun 96 08:48:30 CDT
    ...gauges, precision measuring tools, 456 Wellington Avenue micrometers, dial indicators, Cranston, RI 02910 calipers, torque wrenches (401) 467-8211 (800) 866-5287 (401) 461...
  • Re: Battery/Charging system questions.. A lot of info included..
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:19:10 -0700
    ...battery..however, my water pump is kinda slow and the Westie Indicator >>> lights are on the Red bulb most of the time (when the...
  • Re: Update and question inline VW Van block swap (in progress)
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sat, 18 Sep 2010 12:55:35 -0700
    ...up when the key is on but not started. (The other indicator >>> lights behave as before...Alternator and O2 sensor on, then off after...
  • Re: Tach Installation?? more questions(longish)
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
    Sun, 30 Apr 2000 16:33:35 EDT
    ...frame" from the 85 that holds the LED and high beam indicator lights since the European unit from Bus Depot did not have an...
  • Re: Refrigerator lighting
    Historical mailing list - David Vickery
    Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:45:01 -0700
    ...If you hear a big boom, its a good indicator that you have slightly flooded it. If you hear nothing, most likely it is...
  • FW: 1980 Westy ignition quits
    Historical mailing list - Bergey, Dennis
    Thu, 21 Aug 2003 05:44:06 -0700
    ...head temp (INDICATOR)on dash was reading 110 degrees less! I thought this was reading high for several months now, but thought it was...
  • Re: Update and question inline VW Van block swap (in progress)
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 18 Sep 2010 13:21:22 -0700
    ...up when the key is on but not started. (The other indicator > lights behave as before...Alternator and O2 sensor on, then off after...
  • Re: altenator light
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Mon, 24 Jan 2000 13:05:29 -0800
    Naah, Vanagons didn't have shift indicator lights. My '84 was doing the same thing. Light on at startup (normal) and then at around...
  • Re: Solar collector
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Mon, 22 Dec 2014 09:45:15 -0800
    ...I only use the inverter to run the 2 >> lights over the sink when their is no shore power available. Does this >> still put...
  • Re: Battery LEDs = Useful life?
    Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
    Mon, 6 Sep 2004 23:35:06 +0000
    ...I guess I misjudged how much load we were placing on the battery. > >> > >>I have noted that the green battery indicator LED only lights...
  • Re: More about tires...somewhat early ..sort of Friday
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:07:10 -0500
    ...Because I drive regularly on the highways, I try always to replace tires a little before the tread wear indicators, when the tire is...
  • Re: My Vanagon's blinking coolant light problem vs other peoples'---it all blends together Some Friday sarcasm on warning lights!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 12 Dec 2014 19:27:15 -0500
    ...Sure these warning indicators can give false readings but they can be fixed. One thing I have learned over the years. Manufacturers add nothing...
  • Re: Oil pressure light
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 11 Nov 2014 06:37:42 -0800
    ...rush hour, you don't need to be second guessing warning lights and buzzers... With a simple electric gauge to indicate oil temp, too...
  • Re: Now...Water and Oil idiot lights? Doh!
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
    Tue, 24 Jul 2007 10:00:33 -0500
    ...far from smooth and > > perfect...Of course, when both of these indicators light up, the > > engine dies pretty quickly, or I turn off the...
  • Glow plug info for 1.6 and 1.9l VW engines.
    Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
    Mon, 7 Nov 2011 09:45:47 -0800
    ...Some people have wished for an indicator light that shows if plugs are actually on. (As the yellow light does not strictly do this...
  • Re: Audible Coolant alarm opinions
    Historical mailing list - steve meassick
    Sat, 3 Mar 2018 02:29:19 +0000
    ...If I get a audible oil temp and presure indicator I could keep track of my motor from the passenger seat with my eyes...
  • Re: Now...Water and Oil idiot lights? Doh!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:32:29 -0400
    ...Now...Water and Oil idiot lights? Doh! >Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2007 10:47:08 -0500 > >I installed the two connection VDO oil pressure...
  • index of tech bulletins affecting vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 17 Apr 94 01:35:27 CDT
    ...Except System Syncro) Syncro Vanagon ALL 90-90-02 Electrical Instrument Indicator Lights System Malfunction Vanagon 1986-88 88-N07 Cooling Coolant Loop - Transmission...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Help needed- non-Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 6 Mar 2016 09:49:12 -0500
    ...It is also possible that the charging system stopped and the headlight indicator is noting the reduce current draw related to a low voltage...
  • for allistair: unimog field test (long)
    Historical mailing list - J. Walker
    Mon, 03 Oct 94 23:14:31 CDT
    ...The shift pattern is a triple-H, but gear indicator lights make it easy to see where you are. A handy lever lets you...
  • Re: altenator light
    Historical mailing list - Sean Cole
    Mon, 24 Jan 2000 12:28:52 PST
    ...Mon, 24 Jan 2000 13:05:29 -0800 > >Naah, Vanagons didn't have shift indicator lights. My '84 was doing the >same thing. Light...
  • =?WINDOWS-1252?Q?Re:_No_headlights_=96_high_beam_indicator_stays?= =?WINDOWS-1252?Q?_on_=96_relay_upgrade_installed?=
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 9 May 2005 23:02:56 -0400
    ...In the case of lights, the work being performed is the transforming of the electrical energy into light energy, via the glowing of (usually...
  • Re: Oil pressure ?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sun, 23 Nov 2014 06:06:05 -0800
    ...lights say is true. You seem to have Low Oil Pressure with that motor. If it was only the stock WBX OP indicators lighting...
  • Fresh Air Fan Blower (long)
    Historical mailing list - Tom Clein
    Wed, 3 Mar 1999 11:20:27 -0800
    ...new moisture barrier); checked for windshield leaks/rust...mounted/wired fog lights ($30 from Shuck's) to improve low-beam visibility (found another Rear...
  • My trip to the Northwest , with the Westfalia Syncro TD (longish)
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Tue, 4 May 1999 00:14:01 -0400
    ...No more problem! Next, in Iowa, I wondered why the high-beam indicator wouldn't go out. Headlights 'on', but no lights.....after an...
  • Article Buying Used Buses (Australia, 1979)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 10 May 95 16:07:04 CDT
    ...larger front disc brake pads; front indicator lights mounted higher; 1700 cc engine option in Australia; paper air filter; square bumper bar; engine bay...
  • Re: Power plans and questions
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 10 Mar 2003 18:14:23 -0600
    ...It operates the fridge cooling fan, controls, > > indicator lamps, and the sink water pump. > > Interesting. I got that incorrect idea from the write-up...
  • Re: Hard/no start story, '86 2.1, AT, mostly removed AC
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 16 Dec 2015 23:52:20 -0500
    ...Pay attention to the indicator lights while cranking the engine also. It is common for an ignition switch to fail in a way where...
  • First cleanup Re: Westy water tank level indicator problem
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 9 Jul 2014 08:17:46 -0400
    ...If the battery lights work ok but the water tank lights don't all go out when you unhook the green wire and the...
  • Re: solar question
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 9 Apr 2010 21:57:00 -0700
    ...If I lift the seat rear seat I > can easily see the indicators on the controller, not that I check them > often. > > One of...
  • Lighting the Dometic 182B Refrigerator (LONG!!)
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Mon, 22 May 2000 20:53:12 -0700
    ...Does yours have 4 LED lights on the left side where the water level indicator is? If so, the bottom one is green and...