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  • Re: Vanagon Syndrome?
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 7 Jun 2003 15:30:07 -0500
    Doesn't sound like Vanagon Syndrome to me nor an electrical problem. sound like a fuel flow problem. Filter I would suspect. Or water...
  • Re: Electrical gremlin dash brake light
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Sun, 25 Apr 2021 14:03:03 -0500
    > Unrelated to this gremlin, I installed the South African cluster last year and so far it’s generally been great. But when I switch...
  • Re: Friday Philosophy: On Documentation
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 8 Feb 2013 20:08:47 -0800
    ...http://www.smartdraw.com/specials/electrical.asp Stuart -----Original Message----- (snip) . . . .I have often thought about creating a complete wiring schematic just for Olly...
  • Re: [WetWesties] blinkin' buzzers!
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:31:06 -0800
    ...80% or more of failures in electrical/mechanical sytems will be mechanical! And connectors, battery terminals, etc. are mechanical.
  • Homemade roof rack
    Historical mailing list - mordo
    Fri, 29 May 2009 11:20:34 -0400
    Most electrical conduit I've seen wouldn't make much of a roof rack. I agee with that assessment. I use the QNE brackets...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - HLPinc
    96-03-04 15:10:21 EST
    ...It says to use a headlight relay instead of the solenoid because of the greater electrical drain that the solenoid uses. I used it...
  • Re: '81 Westy Deep-cycle/group 41 combo Q's
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 15 Mar 1997 13:15:04
    For those who were interested in "The 12 Volt Bible", I've been given the real name and isbn number. "Your Boat's Electrical...
  • Re: Idle speed
    Historical mailing list - Modl6971
    Sun, 10 May 1998 16:16:38 EDT
    In a message dated 98-05-10 03:20:26 EDT, joe@GREENCASTLE.DYN.ML.ORG writes: << What electrical components other than the ECU...
  • Intermittent blinking of oil light
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 16 Jun 1998 02:14:43 EDT
    ...said do not freak out -- it is not a big deal, probably a electrical problem. Any ideas??? Althea-91 GL Thanks, Christine and Dan
  • Re: [T2] stabilant in Portland
    Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
    Wed, 4 Dec 2002 12:21:30 -0800
    Stabilant is a electrical connector dialectric substance that VW recommends for their cars. It protects, insulates connectors. Go to www.stabilant.com for more...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Ever install a CD changer under the front seats?
    Historical mailing list - Various
    Tue, 12 Aug 2003 10:57:05 -0300
    I installed mine in the little compartiment where the electrical cord is stored. Access for the CD agazine is from the storage bin. I...
  • Sliding window removal
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Mon, 6 Jun 2005 18:42:50 -0500
    ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") KG6RCR
  • Need instructions for replacing ignition swich on 84 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - George Averill
    Wed, 28 Dec 2005 15:25:34 -0500
    ...All that I want to replace is the electrical swich. Thanks, George
  • Re: Think I have an electrical problem here.
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Thu, 3 Nov 2005 17:59:11 -0500
    Well , I give up ,for now. i swapped the cluster. Checked the new relay (fused), probed the blue wire.Blah blah blah. I did...
  • Electical Connections
    Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
    Wed, 2 Aug 2006 12:07:07 -0700
    I found this article very interesting - I wish I could say helpful but I found it after I finished my last round of electrical...
  • Re: BUS DIED!!!!!!!!
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Thu, 2 Nov 2006 10:11:41 -0500
    A real good way to tellthe difference between an electrical problem and a fuel problem is to spray starting fluid into the AFM and...
  • [NVC] Fired Up: Which portable grill cranks up the heat?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Wed, 1 Aug 2007 08:55:04 -0700
    ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR
  • Re: Latex paint removal
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Mon, 2 Jul 2007 16:55:44 -0700
    ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR
  • Re: Vanagons seen today (Sat)
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Sat, 1 Sep 2007 19:14:23 -0700
    ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR
  • Re: Electrical Fire and wiring help
    Historical mailing list - Jamie Auch
    Sun, 9 Mar 2008 11:12:22 -0400
    Here's some more bizarre stuff happening with my '89. When the battery is connected, the radiator fan come on without the key on...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Mechanical Lesson Learned On the Road (Long)
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sat, 7 Feb 2009 10:31:05 -0800
    ...http://www.amazon.com/Managing-12-Volts-Troubleshoot-Electrical/dp/0964738619/ref=si3_rdr_bb_product
  • Re: question about electrical inlet
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:46:48 -0500
    Don't worry about disturbing the outside receptacle gasket. I removed , replaced my corroded outlet using a proper RV hookup connector and put it...
  • Dash lights Come on when you step on Brakes
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Sun, 27 Mar 2011 14:58:12 -0400
    Hi all Well Gots me a Electrical issue. Really do no know when it started but I do have it. Here is the Issue...
  • Strange Electrical Problem
    Historical mailing list - Brett and Barb
    Mon, 31 Dec 2001 12:47:23 -0800
    I am experiancing a strange electrical problem with my 87 Syncro Camper. The problem is so specific that it could only have one cause...
  • Re: Refrigerator wiring
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Wed, 4 Jul 2007 10:05:25 -0700
    ...wire (it is yellow) when looking > for an electrical supply on the refrigerators top electrical panel. Can > anyone help me understand what I did...
  • Re: Electrical issues
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 9 Jan 2016 00:10:34 -0500
    ...I'm having some electrical issues that are sometimes draining the battery on our '91 carat. It is showing some symptoms aside from the...
  • Coolant Level Sensor observation
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 16 May 2019 15:28:18 -0400
    ...Has anyone else noticed this difference in appearance of the used sensor pins? I suggest that the electrical connections to the sensor be reversed...
  • Re: Strange Static Buzzing Noise Coming From The Dash?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Sun, 20 Feb 2011 03:52:06 -0500
    ...I have heard what electrical shorts sound like before and it has a different sound. >> >> All the electrical components are working fine. It just...
  • Re: Coolant pipes replacement
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:14:22 -0500
    This problem can be avoided if the copper makes no electrical connection with the aluminum thru the body etc. Whether that is practical is...
  • Re: [oletrucks] General Sway bar question
    Historical mailing list - Grant Galbraith
    Mon, 19 Feb 2001 17:50:19 -0500
    I can assure they are not made from electrical conduit, which is hollow soft tubing, but rather 1 and 1/8 solid spring steel...
  • Re: Double T Trouble
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sat, 13 Oct 2001 12:36:15 -0500
    ...In the classic electrochemical cell ( two different metals in an electrolytic solution), there is assumed to be an external electrical connection from one electrode...
  • Re: Fridge usage
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Wed, 20 Nov 2002 10:57:18 -0500
    On Wed, 20 Nov 2002, Marla Stelk wrote: > The electrical consumption rag reminded me that I wanted to ask ya'll about > using the...
  • LVC: Learning Electricity & Testers
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
    Mon, 6 Aug 2007 07:07:19 -0700
    ...Can someone who knows about such things please recommend a good, easy-to-read book that would be an electrical primer. I want to...
  • Removal of Electrical Connector Covers
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Rogers
    Sun, 26 Jan 2014 10:05:38 -0500
    I am in the process of checking/fixing/repairing the wiring harness of my Transporter. I am getting stymied by some of the covers...
  • battery kill switch
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:29:25 -0700
    The recent posts on Yahoo syncro group and the Samba about serious electrical faults causing fires and or van moving by itself, plus a...
  • Re: 972 Miles Later
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:35:57 -0700
    ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") '74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.) Bend, OR KG6RCR
  • Windshield Cleaner Fluid Spritzers
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:23:20 -0700
    ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano Bend, OR KG6RCR
  • Re: Puzzling water drip
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:48:32 -0700
    ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano Bend, OR KG6RCR
  • alternator specs?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:04:19 -0700
    ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano Bend, OR KG6RCR
  • Re: Keeping it cool, simple
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 5 Jul 1995 13:34:42 -0700
    So, "Ratboy" sez: ".......this assumes your version of camping includes electrical hook-ups.. That ain't camping.....IMHO...." Ha!!!!!!!!!!!! Can I believe my eyes...
  • '87 Wolfs electrical SOLVED
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 7 Apr 1997 18:33:57 -0400 (EDT)
    I know you wanna know. The two big red wires. The ones I called 'main feed' and the one to the ignition, they BOTH...
  • Quick question, need answer fast!
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Mon, 24 May 1999 23:00:06 +0200
    I have to replace the electrical part of the ignition switch ASAP (tomorrow) as my Vanagon is my only vehicle. Can anybody verify if...
  • Re: +24v electrical system
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 26 Feb 2003 10:11:38 -0600
    > So now I'm considering > running only a portion of the Vanagon on 24v.....Just food for thought... ---------------------- Clip ---------------------------- Stupid question ........................... why? Please explain...
  • Re: Westy ocassional missing & bucking...
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
    Wed, 25 Jun 2003 19:41:57 -0400
    ...and well gapped? Wires are good? Caps and rotor? How about electrical connections in the engine? The injectors are firing good? Good luck, Shawn.
  • Replacement defrost control cable?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Mon, 23 May 2005 11:15:12 -0700
    ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") KG6RCR
  • Re: alternator questions/ just bought a reman.alt..
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Fri, 24 Jun 2005 12:41:16 EDT
    ...back to the Pep Boys; I think Manny (the one who looks like Hitler wearing James Joyce's eyeglasses) handles the electrical questions. George
  • WTB: 251837501A
    Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
    Tue, 6 Jun 2006 19:34:21 -0700
    ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") KG6RCR
  • Testing Injectors once Removed?
    Historical mailing list - mad madeline
    Sun, 8 Oct 2006 18:53:16 -0700
    Does anyone know of a way to test an injector once it is removed? Do I have to have electrical contact to open it...
  • Color codes?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:51:33 -0800
    ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR
  • Mileage survey results now online
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:40:56 -0800
    ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR
  • Exhaust Air Jack Lifts Your Car with a Balloon
    Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
    Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:28:40 -0700
    ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR
  • Multimeter recommendation
    Historical mailing list - David M
    Mon, 17 Dec 2007 11:14:31 -0800
    Can somebody recommend a good all-purpose multi-meter for electrical diagnosis on automobiles. The places I usually get such stuff are Walmart, Sears...
  • Re: Wallaced?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:24:35 -0800
    ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR On 1/28/2008 9:33 AM Pensioner wrote...
  • Re: Electrical Question: Adding charger ports for accecories
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:57:26 -0500
    David, Thanks again. A PSP by the way is a Playstation Personal - a hand held video game system. The information you sent is very...
  • Re: Electrical Gremlin
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 18 Jan 2013 13:42:07 -0800
    ...My > question for you electrical gurus on the List, where would I start to track > down this evil gremlin. Everything seems normal but obviously...
  • Re: Westy type/serial plate
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Sun, 3 Jun 2007 11:29:44 -0700
    ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR Mark Drillock typed: > Yes, that sounds right. > > I have...
  • Re: intermittent electrical problem in dashboard and wiper fluid problem
    Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
    Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:18:54 -0800
    ...intermittent electrical problem in dashboard and wiper fluid problem Hi folks, Now that Matilda is running properly, figures that other stuff would surface... First...
  • Re: syncro fuel gauge issue fixed
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 9 Sep 2012 22:01:54 -0700
    are you sure? I didn't think the sender ground is electrically connected to the mounting hardware. in any case, the problem was fixed...
  • Re: Strange Static Buzzing Noise Coming From The Dash?
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:41:33 -0800
    ...I have heard what electrical shorts >sound like before and it has a different sound. > >All the electrical components are working fine. It just...
  • Re: wire size for headlight circuit
    Historical mailing list - GMBulley
    Mon, 18 May 1998 17:53:47 EDT
    ...Comments? >> Micheal-- I'm not an electrical engineer, but I've seen pictures of them on TV. I know part of the equation for...