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• Re: Temp Gauge High on Startup + Blinking Light
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 6 May 2011 21:04:47 -0400
  ...the gauge. *There's a 10 uF 16v capacitor inside the gauge that controls how long it blinks. The cap gets leaky... Yrs, d
• Re: ancillary gagues
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Feb 1997 02:21:15 -0500 (EST)
  ...the place i would have used is whre the heater controls are... >> I got a triple gauge cluster ( since the wasserboxers already have the...
• Re: Need a/c hose for 87 Westy Gl
  Historical mailing list - PAT
  Sat, 11 Jul 1998 10:14:28 -0400
  Hey guys, don't forget about the safety controls built into all AC systems. The high pressure switch will kick the compressor clutch out...
• Re: Ignition Timming procedure for 84 Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 15:04:26 -0400
  ...If you want to, look at the timing again and see how it's jumping around -- that's how the idle stabilizer controls the...
• Hoses and Stuff
  Historical mailing list - John Houser
  Sun, 22 Apr 2001 17:36:41 EDT
  ...First the vacuum line that controls the fuel pressure regulator is missing. What size and kind of line is it and who sells it...
• Re: What is that darn silver thing on my Westy diesel dash???????
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Mon, 3 Sep 2001 07:04:09 -0700
  ...Mike Snow > > Hi all, > 82 Westy diesel has a silver thing to the left of the heater > controls about the size of a dime...
• 1980 Vanagon (Missing knob for temp. control?)
  Historical mailing list - Kellen Dengler
  Thu, 18 Nov 2004 16:35:15 -0700
  ...I don't even no what this missing piece controls. I've tried turning the dial with the vehicle on and adjusted the temperatures...
• Re: Raised floor heater duct in diesels
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 13:55:35 -0600
  ...MUCH better controls and better heat. > > Mark > > >> On Tue, 25 Jan 2005 11:00:16 -0600, Al and Sue Brase >> <albeeee@mchsi.com> wrote...
• Re: Starting Battery (Canada)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 18:10:55 -0400
  The Costco batteries here are relabeled Johnson Controls. Same exact battery as Wal-Mart. Often on sale $39 there. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: Camp stove input requested
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 07:08:59 EST
  ...Good controls, auto lite, lots of BTUs, can cook both sides if need be, barbecue side works just like any propane fired barbecue and...
• Re: Newbie question about auxiliary power
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:21:18 -0600
  ...do you think Napa batteries are better? Both made by Johnson Controls. > > > > Dennis > > > > > Dunno about the quality of the batteries themselves but there are...
• Re: 82 Vanagon E-Brake doesnt hold
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Tue, 25 Jul 1995 10:43:18 -0600 (MDT)
  Matt, Is your mechanic also adjusting your rear brakes when he performs the surgery or is he just tightening the nut that controls tension...
• Very Hot Blowing over Accelerator Pedal
  Historical mailing list - John Pattenden
  Thu, 8 Jul 1999 13:04:15 -0700
  ...all the ventilation stuff was turned to cool (far as I can tell anyway given the obscure interface of the vent controls) - anyone got...
• Re: Ventilation and vegetarian controls
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 17:23:43 -0500
  <<<snip>>>You shoulda been here when we had the flaming nazi. (Literally!) Holocast didn't happen, etc. etc. etc. Then it was *really* a...
• Re: Low Coolant Warning LED
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 6 Aug 2021 09:13:33 -0600
  ...There is a capacitor that controls the timing of this feature that tends to fail. The other possibility is that the low coolant sensor...
• Re: CB Radio
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 17 Mar 2011 18:19:29 -0400
  ...CB radio for my bus, after looking on line I >see they don't sell the one with all the controls in the mic...
• Re: Scored brand new Behr AC but missing switches
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 16 May 2010 16:57:52 -0700
  ...Does anyone have any spare Behr switches for sale? >> >> > This is the typical dealer-installed AC, right? With the concentric > fan and > thermostat controls...
• Re: Looking for dash removal procedure
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 8 Jul 2009 18:25:21 -0700
  ...bolts holding steering column to chassis Remove 3 screws holding heater controls to dash (two at heater levers and one at r/h side...
• Point Lube from Car Quest
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Feb 1996 06:59:07 -0500 (EST)
  ...The tube came in a box-- the box says "Car Quest engine controls-- ignitio - electrical - emisssions - fuel." The part number is "SL2 Lube Tube...
• My trip to baj
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Apr 95 09:17:34 -0700
  ...Are you turning up the dial that controls how cold the fridge temp > gets? I know this sounds dumb, but I think I'm...
• Re: '91GL Remains Dead
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Jan 1997 16:08:50 -0500 (EST)
  ...Perhaps the starter is not rotating the engine fast enough?? <snip> > Is it possible that there is something in the ECU that controls starts...
• Smoke coming from under the van
  Historical mailing list - Joe Denison
  Wed, 11 Mar 1998 17:13:13 -0800
  ...I've noticed that this only happens when I turn on this small knob next to my regular heating controls. It has a small...
• Re: AW: Gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Philip Hanson (Volt Computer)
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 01:45:51 -0800
  ...And now we know one of the prices we pay for air pollution (+ controls). Austin ---------------- Do the Water Vanagons get better mileage than the...
• Re: Lowering Gasoline Prices
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 17:20:11 -1000
  > C'mon, gasoline prices are fixed nation wide, and not a one of them > controls the actual price. You know, John, that's what...
• Re: installing rear wiper option
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 2 Jun 2002 12:52:40 -0500
  ...w/key, turn dimmer switch and the double wiper switch that controls both wipers and washers. Price $50.00 + $5.00 postage. Stan Wilder...
• Re: Idle stabilizer question...
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sun, 14 Sep 2003 06:18:12 -0400
  ...Another listee made the statement he has been driving without the Idle Control Module plugged in (which, I believe, controls the buzzing) . The engine...
• Re: rare '86 "Hobie Cat" edition vanagon on samba..
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Apr 2004 04:20:44 EST
  ...AC > duct work and controls are the same as typical 89-later vans. Looks very > weird to me. Body is like the later style...
• torsion rod bushings vs. upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 14:10:49 -0500
  ...Thanks again Jeff _________________________________________________________________ MSN Premium includes powerful parental controls and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-ca&page=byoa/prem...
• Re: More advice, please
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sun, 24 Dec 2006 07:58:39 -0500
  ...The thermostat only controls the temperature of the outlet air, not the cabin temperature. You do, of course, want to make sure the whole...
• Re: Dash Lights
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 28 Dec 2012 10:00:03 -0800
  ...I don't know what engineer came up with the crappy OEM plug and bulb for these controls but it really sucks. I replaced...
• '89 Wolfsburg wind whistle, front left
  Historical mailing list - Ray Brubaker
  Thu, 1 Sep 2011 21:21:30 -0400
  ...Opening or closing the heater air vent controls doesn't seem to make a difference. The windshield seal is tight. I checked all the...
• Re: Eurovan seats into Vanagon Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:12:53 -0700
  ...I mean did you find that you were sitting too high to see out comfortably (front, back, sides) and/or work the controls? Thanks! >
• Relay for power windows?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Tue, 15 Feb 2000 13:59:13 -0800
  ...Does this seem reasonable? Does anyone know which relay controls the passenger-side power window? Coyote -- /\_/\ ____ Ron 'Coyote' Lussier ( ) \ _/__ Macromedia, Inc. coyote@macromedia.com...
• Re: !!! ACCESSORY NEEDED !!!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 11 Jul 2001 08:08:49 -0500
  ...When I bought my '91 I discovered that the lever which controls the hot water has bumps on the sides of the knob. While...
• clutch play
  Historical mailing list - Joe Pallen
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 16:16:26 -0800
  Reference Clutch Controls Drawing in Bently page 30 (30.8) Just had the clutch master cylinder replaced and the mechanic said there was about...
• Anyone have a wiring diagram for European sirens?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 10 Aug 2003 10:46:51 -0700
  ...The harness is complete and I have the relay that controls the sirens. I don't have the wiring diagram and I know the...
• Coolant problems
  Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
  Sat, 27 Sep 2003 20:37:05 -0400
  ...still looking for a source for the big resistor up behind the drivers side headlight that controls the speed of the radiator fan. -- Dan...
• dash/stereo
  Historical mailing list - Rob Campbell
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 15:36:37 -0800
  ...It seems like it might be possible to access from the "trim" piece which is under the heater/ac controls, above the stick shift...
• Re: how do you break into a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 15 Apr 2004 22:27:21 -0600
  ...There isn't anything of this nature I need to protect from the internal controls and impulsivity of others here. That is for each...
• Re: Time Delay LED Lighting Circuit
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sat, 5 Aug 2017 11:14:36 +0200
  ...aspect. > > You could, however, wire it in to the circuit that controls the door lights and tuck it up under the dash. > > Or, use...
• RE: Speedo Light Replacement?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 04 Oct 1995 18:52:46 +0600
  ...lit up, so it's hard to see what the >> temperature controls are set at, when driving at night. One of the two fan...
• Re: Digifant Tool
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 21:32:26 -0600
  ...The Digifant tool has 6 LEDs that help in >the diagnosis of Digifant >> ECU and its sensors / controls. LEDs are used where... >> URL: >taos...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Woten
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 14:22:34 -0500
  ...switch position??? I'm under the impression that all this switch controls is where everything except the starter pulls juice from (accessories and the...
• Humidity and storage
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 30 Nov 2004 13:58:37 -0600
  ...Thanks Jeff 85 Westfalia GL North of North Dakota _________________________________________________________________ Powerful Parental Controls Let your child discover the best the Internet has to offer. http...
• Re: AC for Camping. Best Buy Electronics Sale Item
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Thu, 7 Jul 2005 16:31:22 -0700
  ...No remote, no > directional controls. But it is cheap enough and would prol'ly make a > good camping AC. > > Regards, > > John Rodgers > 88 GL...
• Re: black box above coil
  Historical mailing list - Sylvie et Germain
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 19:39:06 -0400
  ...I > am guessing the one on the outside side controls the > ecu and the one on the inside side controls the fuel > pump. > am...
• Even More New Info RE: Can't Search Archives: 1.9 stalled at speed, won't restart...
  Historical mailing list - David J. Bohannan
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 14:35:17 -0600
  ...The ECU controls the fuel pump relay and the relay controls the pump. If you pull out the pump relay and jumper the socket...
• Re: Fixed Propane Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 28 Aug 2003 20:03:40 -0700
  ...com/mwstebbins These are photos > of the controls (toggle switches) front panel > (modified) and the controls on the top of the fridge. > I did...
• Re: It's cold out there
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 3 Jan 2018 13:39:12 -0700
  ...The rear heater is the one that controls the overall > cabin temp in cold weather, even in front. It not only gets first crack...
• Emission Test Readings
  Historical mailing list - Chris Pittack
  Thu, 23 Jan 1997 14:02:37 -0800
  ...Do you guys get similar readings? Are these reasonable readings? Do these readings only indicate how well my emission controls are working or are...
• early Westy fridge relay location
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 21:25:26 -0700
  ...unit (inside, under the stove) with all the other fridge switches, controls, and wiring. These models also do not have the 2 fuses mounted...
• Re: Pfft, boring ;-) was:Styled Cockpit FISH
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 21 Oct 2002 12:38:00 -0400
  ...Is that upper one a cruise control/MFA control stalk? Seats look comfy (and powered based on the controls.) Not sure about the colors.
• Re: Question regarding coolant flow and front heater
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Mon, 23 May 2005 15:31:53 EDT
  ...I assume then that this is because the cable that controls the valve in the diagram is either broken, bent, or weak.
• fuel system depressurization
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Thu, 27 May 1999 08:42:36 -0400
  ...The fuel pump relay controls both the fuel pump and the injectors, so if the injectors don't fire, you still have a pressurized...
• Servicing heater/defroster controls - 1984 GL
  Historical mailing list - "Vanderzanden Michael (BetP/ESE1)"
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 13:36:28 -0600
  I have two broken control cables on subject system. Access to this area is limited, to say the least. So far, I have only...
• Re: how do i bleed my clutch.
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sun, 14 Dec 2008 18:44:18 -0500
  ...http://www.vanagonauts.com/30-Clutch,-Controls-18.htm http://www.westfalia.org/community/archive/index.php?t-411.html Jack R. 84 Westy...
• Re: Cold air in winter
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 10:40:52 -0800
  ...If you remove the glove box you will be able to see some of the cables and vent controls. If it is an adjustment...
• Re: Leefers? we don't need no stinkin' leefers! what we need iz
  Historical mailing list - Dean Paul Karpowicz
  Thu, 26 May 1994 18:54:49 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Personally I haven't had a problem figuring out the heater controls, but I had an old SAAB before the Vanagon, and SAAB's...
• Re: Heater controls, 84.
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 09:36:14 -0700
  Looks like everybody identified problem correctly. Just wanted to add from my own experience. It is critical to have outer cable aligned well in...
• Re: what controlls the fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Justin M. Mayrand
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 10:35:19 -0400
  FWIW, On my 1980 Westy, the air-flow meter controls the pump via a relay. If I manually move the air-flow meter, the...