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• Re: WTH!! First it headlights, now wipers
  Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 15:48:11 -0500
  ...Can anyone confirm for me that wiper problems are ignition switch related?? Am I going to immediately get to install that ignition switch too...
• Re: Ignition switch recommendations.
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 7 Nov 2010 20:22:47 -0600
  ...John LiMBO relays that do the actual switching." The ignition switch *is* a highly stressed component, somewhat like the light switch. If you want...
• fan aux switch how to?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Belick
  Fri, 24 Oct 1997 10:09:12 -0500
  Has anyone wired an auxiliary on switch for the radiator fan? I'd like to be able to be proactive about the overheat situation...
• Re: Engine cranks but NO JUICE to coil...poor thirsty coil : (
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 31 Jul 1998 19:38:32 EDT
  ...The engine will turn over when the switch is "on", but won't start (conversely, if running, when the switch is switched on, the...
• Re: Light switches
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 17 Nov 1999 01:08:20 +0100
  Typical tell tales when the X connection in the ignition switch dies: #The lights go out, both low and high, but not the high...
• Re: Digitool test results--no throttle switch LED at idle
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 2 Oct 2008 18:25:18 -0700
  adjust the throttle position switch after disassemble and cleaning. if any parts are worn get brand new to replace. TerryK on the Samba has...
• Re: Fwd: Rigging up spare Rear Defogger Switch to do other stuff
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 2 Apr 2020 09:36:23 -0400
  I used a spare defogger switch like this to turn on power to the radio. That way I could power the radio with the...
• Re: Radiator fan switch wierdness
  Historical mailing list - Joe Novak
  Thu, 1 May 2014 10:37:31 -0700
  ...Radiator fan switch wierdness > > I wondered about that too. Since the fan does trigger from time to sporadic > time. > > Would any other switch trigger...
• Re: Dash control lights question
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Sat, 10 Jul 1999 02:38:33 EDT
  ...And they are... > > Speedo gauge, > Tacho gauge, > Digital clock, > Idiot lights panel for turn signals, battery, oil, and high beam, > Demister rocker switch, > Hazard...
• Re: headlight switch
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 10 Feb 2025 16:04:31 -0500
  Hi Mark, I recently purchased a headlight switch from BusDepot. The price was good and the quality good. Perfect fit and function. I don...
• Re: Neutral safety switch
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 2 Jun 2011 23:45:56 -0400
  ...Care to be a bit less coy about the symptoms? > >The switch is up at the shifter housing, not very difficult to get >to...
• Busted ignition switch
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Feb 95 12:48:18 PST
  I've got a '73 Campmobile with a busted ignition switch. At lunch I turned the key and the oil, alt and brake lights...
• Re: switched power to radio
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Sat, 20 Jan 2001 23:53:38 -0800
  ...because the radio will retain some power in it's circuits during the switching. TBerk
• Ignition Switch..HELP NOW PLEASE!
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 6 May 2002 11:13:35 -0600
  Well, I've done everything suggested to change subject switch/lock. I can't seem to get the switch out of the cast housing...
• Re: brake lights '89 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Fri, 21 Nov 2003 07:57:24 -0800
  The switches that control the brake lights are not on the M/C. They are mounted where the peda comes to rest. It sounds...
• Re: Parts needed - Power Window switches & dash bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Fri, 17 Dec 2004 07:13:15 -0500
  ...There are some switches on eBay right now: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=794171924 1&category=50459...
• Re: unusual problem
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 3 Dec 2000 03:57:32 -0800
  The starter solenoid has a switch inside it that provides voltage to the motor. The key switch only provides voltage to the solenoid section...
• European Tail Lights
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sun, 13 Jun 1999 14:51:36 -0700
  ...where does VW put the switch...is it part of the headlight switch or is there a separate switch? Also, what bulb is used...
• Re: Urgent help: fried head light switch and connector - 1991 van
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:01:20 -0400
  91 switch is different than earlier years. An 82 switch wont work in a 91. Sent from my iPad On Apr 15, 2013, at...
• Re: '86 Fried AC/switch-solutions??
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Thu, 23 Apr 1998 23:45:23 -0400
  ...I replaced the original switch on two sucessive years and then replaced the fan section with two 50-amp toggle switches on the dash...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 23 Jun 2021 07:41:45 -0500
  ...The > switch sits on a metal bracket with a graphic of a westy side view. > Throwing the switch in the front or rear direction...
• Re: Neutral safety switch
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 2 Jun 2011 21:47:00 -0700
  ...the switch can slide a little on it's mounting screws I believe. Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Annie" <lsandrsn@GMAIL.COM...
• Re: Questions regarding throttle valve switch
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 16:51:43 -0800
  The throttle body, switch and all is sitting on the desk in front of me. I already said the adjustments were fine, it is...
• Re: Ignition switch recommendations.
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sun, 7 Nov 2010 17:09:14 -0800
  ...switch? So adding head light relays by the traditional method will not only stop all the power through the headlight switch, but ignition switch...
• Re: Ignition Switch Installation
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 22 May 2000 20:00:05 -0700
  James, If you have Ken Wilfey's web site address (I have forgotten it), you will find instructions for installing the ignition switch there...
• Re: Off topic Friday question on switches...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 17 May 2014 10:22:01 -0400
  One question I would ask is "why does that switch keep breaking"? It is there for a reason most likely to prevent accidental restart...
• Re: Looking for a fog light switch kit - Any vendors have one?
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 23:26:40 +0100
  ...The switch is two >position: rear and front and rear. OhOhOH, Ralph You're switching wrong direction. First the foglights in the front should...
• Re: WTB: Passenger power window switch
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 11:04:10 -0700
  ...passenger side etc. > Is the electrical part of the switch broken? (Test by swapping with > your drivers side switch). > > Many people think they need...
• Re: Fuel Pump Kill Switch
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 13 Jan 2017 12:25:36 -0700
  Ric There are numerous ways to add a Security Kill Switch to a Vehicle ~ The one that I hear about most with Our Vanagons...
• Re: High Pressure Oil Switch Wire; Tethered to Switch. OEM? PIC
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 11 May 2012 19:03:40 -0700
  ...what is the question though ? the 'normal' low rpm OP switch is between the push rod tubes, on the left side, under the push...
• Re: Is there a MANUAL switch available? ;WAS: Is battery isolator better than a relay?
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Howald
  Thu, 4 Nov 1999 08:24:43 PST
  ...Try a marine store, this configuration is very common in boats, i.e., switch to both for starting and running, switch to one or...
• Re: Re; Fog Light Rocker Switch
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Sat, 12 Aug 2000 07:09:29 -0500
  Neuspeed sells fog light switches - factory. Just under $20. Just saw it in the European Sport Car magazine. ----- Original Message ----- From: Mark Dorm <mark...
• Re: stereo remote turn off (won't)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 22:05:22 -0400
  ...I guess I'm just going to cut the switched power wire (I currently have the constant power and switched power wired together and...
• Re: Hello, new here. Mechanic question
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 14 Feb 2014 12:00:50 -0800
  There's a electrical switch on the throttle body. On the 2.1 it can be a pain to adjust. Mechanic may have attempted...
• Re: Mystery Switch
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 12 Aug 2010 06:28:30 EDT
  ...I suspect this switch is a brake light switch and it the culprit, but I haven't for sure identified it yet.<<<<<<<<< Cheers, Frank...
• Re: lister needs help on the road - headlight gremlin in 86 westy
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 11:12:57 -0700
  There is a black/yellow stripe wire on the back of the headlight switch. Check to see if this has 12 volts with the...
• Re: Power window switch relocation
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 29 Aug 2017 13:29:49 -0400
  Sometimes the contacts in the switches get corroded and they can be polished and relubricated. Reassembling those switches is VERY challenging. If one half...
• Re: Aux light install..sort of (long attempt)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 11:45:06 -0400
  ...So, what's with the three positions for the >switch? Say more about this switch. Are any terminals labeled? Have you checked continuity between...
• Re: How to find a particular three-way electrical switch.
  Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
  Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:52:44 -0700
  ...Just for reference in the archives, I found a couple good rotary switches on www.grainger.com and they have a branch in town...
• Re: Trouble starting
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 23 Oct 2015 15:39:11 +0000
  If it won't start from the switch with a key, but you can spin it from the battery, the switch is bad. Pull...
• Headlight help needed ASAP
  Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
  Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:41:36 -0800
  ...When the headlight switch is on the directional signals & 4 way flashers don't work, with the headlight switch off they work. I'm...
• Re: Power window switches
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 12:44:33 EDT
  I haven't put them on the site yet, but I do have switches that I sell for the power windows. These are VW...
• Re: Solved, buzzer stays on when key removed
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 11 May 2021 14:25:50 -0600
  ...column, unplug Igni’ Switch Connector from Installed Igni’ Switch, Connect New Igni’ Switch to the Connector & Turn New Igni’ Switch with a ScrewDriver to...
• Re: Strange switch near sink
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 16:14:44 -0700
  Sink pump switch? Garbage disposal unit? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74...
• Re: Radiator noise
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Fri, 11 Nov 2016 11:30:50 -0800
  ...I think it's the radiator fan switch, big switch on the radiator, > driver side >
• 1991 van - head light switch alternative for 251941531T
  Historical mailing list - Kevin P. Gilleran
  Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:45:01 -0700
  Hi all, Does anyone have any experience using an alternative switch to the out of the stock 251941531T head light switch? Can the older...
• OE foglight switch p/n
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Wed, 29 Oct 1997 14:08:10 -0600
  Does anyone have the VW part number for an OE foglight switch for a Vanagon? I beleive this is a three position switch, front...
• Re: switched power to radio
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 21:09:20 -0700
  I'm using the buzzer circuit that activates when the key is put into the ignition as my radio switch. The radio has power...
• WTB: switch ass'y, pwr window regulator
  Historical mailing list - Sean Solowiej
  Sat, 14 Dec 2002 07:34:15 -0600
  ...Steering column switch assembly, late model with cruise control. Driver's side power window regulator with motor. Driver's side power window and lock...
• Re: Power window switch relocation
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Tue, 29 Aug 2017 23:17:20 +0200
  ...The switches are so f*cking easy to understand and clean. But getting them re-assembled...that´s a day´s work trying all...
• Re: drive from Oklahoma to Spokane, WA
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 5 Oct 2014 09:26:10 -0700
  ...Same for the sensor/switch on the radiator: 3 > wires = 2-speed switch, 2 wires = 1-speed switch. You could test by > warming up...
• Re: Front & Rear Heater Fan Switches: Was - Phred's Shiverin'...
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 19 Oct 2001 12:25:48 -0700
  ...On 19 Oct 2001 at 12:17, Karl Wolz wrote: > The heater blower switches are identical front and rear, whether you have AC > or...
• Re: Backup lights not working
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 27 Sep 2013 10:44:17 -0500
  ...Sometimes it is just the connection to the switch that > are bad. > > around 5 - 8 bucks for new switch and it is an easy...
• A/C Temp Switch Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott McDonell
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 14:40:30 -0700
  ...Problem is that when I turn the temperature switch on sometimes the compressor comes on and sometimes it doesn't. A couple weeks ago...
• Re: No AC switch on ignition
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 16:14:18 -0400
  ...A switch can slow be installed for that function. Some aftermarket radios will have a switch built in to allow for use on an...
• Re: blinkered
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 15:22:53 -0700
  ...That switch has 2 sets of contacts, one for each side of the van. I have had to work that switch back and forth...
• Re: Question about adding lights
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:09:09 -0500
  ...One pair works directly off of it's own switch, the other pair is wired through the dimmer switch. When that fog on-off...
• starting problems /electrical
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Oct 1995 17:34:22 -0400
  ...I put a heavy duty toggle switch there and connected the other end to the starter solenoid. I now have a second starter switch...
• ignition switch and seat belts
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Nov 95 19:16:35 EST
  I agree with Mark McCulley and Jim Davis that a new ignition switch will help with starting. A few years back I use to...
• Re: Rear Wiper Relay: Use 171 955 529? Pre '90 Headlight SW Change; Handle more Amps? (1988 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 27 May 2012 10:36:10 -0700
  ...To see if your dash harness needs the later T version switch you would have to look at the wiring going to the switch...