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• Fridge flame led always on fixed
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 26 Jun 2014 16:27:15 -0700
  ...There were no obvious faults but I cleaned connections and I added another ground wire that would reach the van chassis. I didn't...
• Re: '84 won't start after used for awhile
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 12:34:08 -0700
  ...I assume Digitool would show that if it was at fault. > I would not be too quick to assume things, running or starting problems...
• Re: ignition switch-- how to article
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:08:34 -0700
  ...Unfortunately, I think this particular ignition switch was > faulty, and I'm now having more problems than I ever started with. So much > for...
• Re: erratic idle
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 26 Feb 2000 03:09:04 -0500
  ...It's the precise symptom of a faulty throttle-position switch. On the throttle body you have either two switches, one of which must...
• austrailian laws
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 14:27:11 -0800
  ...and the knowledgable (is that a word?) punters > close to the fault line decide all democratic elections. > I lost a lot of faith in...
• Re: Agilis Tires
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 21:25:09 EDT
  ...Yes, I had the wrong load range, no fault of mine. And yes the steering U-joint, not the doughnut, was worn and loose...
• Re: Reliability of turbodiesels
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Thu, 16 Nov 2000 11:21:44 +0100
  ...It's the turbochargers themselves that seem to be more fault-prone. Keeping your engine running on tickover for a bit after a highway...
• Re: First 11th Annual 'Get High Campout'
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Mon, 4 Mar 2002 21:41:02 -0800
  ...David B must > correct every fault on every van attending but is not responsible for > upgrades, except on mine. > > This is the meet Melissa...
• Re: o2 sensor didn't solve it
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 13:59:10 -0500
  ...nuts into the bargain, when the problem was really an intermittently faulty ground or a vacuum leak that didn't appear until the hoses...
• Jeep thing, gotta tell this story. NVC
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 17:05:59 -0500
  ...He went on to say he felt it was his fault and he was extremely troubled by it and went on to create this...
• Re: Ignition problem now worse
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 12:01:39 -0800
  ...this habit of occasionally cutting out cause the electronic points are faulty and so I'm returning them. The stock points are new. Maybe...
• Re: Importing a vehicle to USA - need advice
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sun, 29 Oct 2006 19:18:52 -0800
  ...for replacement value, the owner of the imported car was at fault, and there were injuries. Nothing abnormal, no questions were ever brought up...
• Re: Front Cooling Fan on 84 westy 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:12:33 -0700
  ...If jumping it kicks on your fan at both speeds then your fan switch is faulty. Cheap from van-cafe.com and it comes...
• Re: Ignition Switch - now another problem there
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:06:10 -0600
  ...But, a faulty ignition switch could contribute to starting problems even if they are intermittent. So, can you explain the test cited above, please...
• Re: Six Guys Find Fault Fix & Flee Fleecing Fiefdom
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:47:11 -0700
  Steer horns? Oh Jeeze, they coulda done better than that...My old Splittie had a whole skull from a Penninsular Big Horn Sheep that...
• Re: Why does the fuel pump cycle twice?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Wed, 3 Jun 2009 10:45:33 -0400
  ...Could be a faulty relay, ECU or input signal to the ECU. Or wiring. I know that doesn't help much, maybe somebody who...
• Re: diff!?
  Historical mailing list - N E JAZZ 2
  Fri, 5 Dec 1997 09:55:48 EST
  ...There's a liability factor somewhere in there, either a bad local mechanic or faulty factory installation or >> It was the front 3 BIG...
• Re: Syncro fiche (oh no, not again...)
  Historical mailing list - Alan J. Flint
  Wed, 2 Feb 2000 10:43:01 -0800
  ...Have you had a look at the printed parts materials being sold by "Bjurn" (sorry, spelling from faulty memory). Are these materials (printed and...
• Re: MPH at RPM And Michelin MXTs
  Historical mailing list - t
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 09:14:26 -0800
  ...I couldn't find any fault with the handling. It drove nice. I also don't know what this magic 4000 rpm number comes...
• Re: apology, please read.
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 18:02:12 EDT
  ...administered by those of us on the list who are without fault. Me and BenT. [although I have my doubts of BenT]. No Good...
• Re: Gauge too high ...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 9 Jan 2005 09:34:16 -0600
  ...it could be a faulty thermostat - one that won't open. If that is not it, then there most likely is a blockage somewhere...
• Re: is my tranny near death?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 1 Apr 2005 23:22:47 -0700
  Greg, Fabled Vanagon syndrome refers to a fuel injection fault which cases the vehicle to buck. You're thinking of the dreaded 3-4...
• Re: Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Mon, 24 Oct 2005 22:17:11 -0700
  ...My new rebuilt starter was indeed at fault. Replaced it and all is well. Thanks, James V On 10/21/05 10:12 AM...
• Re: R12 to R134a Air Conditioning Conversion
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 11:24:05 -0400
  ...But, start the engine, engage compressor and > viola! leak found! The compressor was at fault. > > So, new compressor and all is well. All that...
• again with "exhaust rattle"
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:56:50 -0700
  ...Happened on David B's visit, so it is his fault :) I thought I had it licked when I tweaked an exhaust pipe with...
• Re: Spooked!-temp gauge-oip pressure problems.
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 5 Jun 2011 10:05:53 -0700
  ...So yeah, your failure to do anything about your faulty reading gauge doesn't mean you can't use it to tell that you...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 28 Nov 2009 to 29 Nov 2009 - Special issue (#2009-1032)
  Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
  Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:01:44 -0800
  ...Compared to where I live (a few hundred yards from the Rose Canyon fault, capable of generating a 7+ magnitude earthquake right under I...
• More Poison Pen Letters - Bus Boys
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 5 May 1996 00:06:58 -0400
  ...Even if this Boo-boo isn't my fault, I would still like to make it right. On ward and Upward as they say...
• Re: Missing Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 17 May 2001 10:23:37 -0700
  ...The coolant tank has dropped by two-thirds. > I check the overflow tank, thinking the coolant cap is faulty, but > nothing there. I've...
• virus from vanagon list
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 13:30:06 -0700
  ...It is no fault but are own. So my question, is there any other file types I should be avoiding? regards gary __________________________________________________ Do You...
• Re: my van keeps dying..... Suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 15:17:35 -0400
  ...up, then gets bad, I'd guess that you have a faulty sensor some place. m2cw M On 30 Mar 2002 at 19:46...
• 1.9 l bad ground
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 21:31:39 -0400
  ...perhaps, in some cases, a faulty ground at the tempereature sending unit, due to upper thermostat housing poorly grounded to engine, is the actual...
• Re: Dual Webbers on a 2.1 water cooler
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 08:01:07 -0700
  --- Jay L Snyder <Jay.L.Snyder@usa.dupont.com> wrote: > That is incredibly faulty logic! Thanks for pointing that out. Let's look a...
• Re: SCREWED by the ins. co.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Wed, 5 May 1999 13:24:04 EDT
  ...I had another accident about 10 years ago that was totally the other driver's fault. I tried to deal with her insurance company...
• Re: Moral question
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Wed, 17 Jan 2007 11:09:49 -0800
  ...Paid to have the fault fixed. Fault was fixed. You owe the contract price whether he put a chalk mark on the critter or...
• Re: Syncro outer front CV boot
  Historical mailing list - moritz schmid
  Wed, 29 Aug 2018 21:25:59 -0400
  ...The boot shield on that side was damaged also. > So probably my fault. I have a new VW/ Audi nos White plastic boot in...
• Re: Toasted my engine or transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 24 Sep 2012 17:27:02 -0700
  ...It's not the speedometer's fault, if it gets a smooth input it will deliver a smooth output. That right-angle bend in...
• Change the Stats - Public post
  Historical mailing list - jim ellis
  Wed, 29 Oct 1997 23:11:42 -0700
  ...They know every slight fault of the bus. It was exceptionally clean, they were pleased and I thought it was an excellent win/win...
• Re: Getting ready for Campbelltown, PA show!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Apr 2000 17:58:32 EDT
  ...and it's all ken's fault!!!! ;<) jk.. if his van wouldnt have crapped out, then he would have picked me up, and taken...
• Won't start - now it does !
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Thu, 2 Nov 2000 22:52:34 +0100
  ...the idle speed gizmo and then I hope that those minor faults will be cured ;-) Many thanks for all them good suggestions ! Now it...
• Re: fuel pressure question-Again!!
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 24 May 2001 08:47:26 -0400
  ...If your pressure leaks down, it is telling you that the check valve is faulty OR you have a fuel leak somewhere between the...
• Re: Water level/temp warning flasher
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 10:48:40 -0700
  ...With it removed, the warning lamp continues to flash. (DEFINATELY a faulty gauge?) [text/html]
• Auto tranny question
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 13:07:14 -0400
  ...the govenor from the trans I removed to double check ( the faulty trans had been shifting properly) still have the same problem. Anyone have...
• Re: need help near Palm Springs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 18 Jan 2005 19:56:17 -0800
  ...The full story involves many, many hours of delay and aggro with AAA, but of course the fault is mine -well possibly- for ruining...
• Re: Life after speedometer, why do they break?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 14 Mar 2005 06:28:49 -0800
  ...like this? My '85 Jetta speedo went to 480k kms without fault, and I regularly reset it while driving, nearly every tank. My '88...
• Re: more idle issues revisited
  Historical mailing list - -------------
  Tue, 16 May 2006 17:07:52 -0400
  ...is it > possible that the power steering sensor is faulty? if so, wouldn't i > notice > poor power steering overall. i realize the power...
• Re: Looking for help with California AC Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:40:17 -0700
  ...Often the double relay is the problem, because it does not get good ground or faulty. But the ECU is only for gas supply...
• Re: Blinking coolant level light
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 24 May 2010 22:54:20 -0400
  ...Most false triggers of the warning light circuit are not the fault of the sensor. First step is to remove the coolant sensor control...
• Re: Instant horsepower (Pinwheel)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 8 May 2000 09:41:53 -0400
  ...That one had a faulty ignition module (Toyota calls them "igniters") which was under recall; the dealer took it, fixed it, paid for the...
• Re: BLINKER QUESTION 87 WESTY
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 26 Dec 2001 13:03:47 -0800
  ...any clues as to what may be wrong?? > > > > > > youre out of blinker fluid... > > :<) > > might also help if you check the connections, sometimes a faulty...
• popping noise over bumps
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sun, 26 Feb 2006 18:02:34 -0500
  ...in which case it would likely be the cv joints at fault. I didn't get the noise driving lots of circles in different...
• Re: Boston Bob engines - Use caution
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 12:23:16 -0800
  ...It has nothing to do with fault or blame. Most people can be reasonable. You might make less money on the deal but in...
• Re: [vanagon] RoadHaus - Coolant level LED Problem
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 19:32:03 -0800
  ...If the problem goes away and stays away, the coolant level circuit is indeed at fault. If the problem persists with this relay pulled...
• Re: '90 Front Fiberglas Bumper - HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:33:08 -0400
  ...and front >> bumper). >> >> While the other party was at fault (and have admitted fault), they >> are >> gracious and good people who will likely be...
• Coolant leak, expansion tank pressure cap
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Thu, 1 May 2025 07:31:15 -0700
  ...Could a faulty cap could have caused sufficient pressure that the distribution tower failed? I'd also be interested in hearing about replacement distribution...
• Re: [WetWesties] Arco Lies!!!
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sun, 5 Feb 2012 23:08:44 -0700
  ...mis-diagnosis and when it is correctly diagnosed as bad gas, it is the fault of the station operator, whether intentional or not. Miguel
• Re: No fly-by-wire in MY vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:08:38 -0800
  ...Kinda like pouring coffee in > your nether regions and claiming it was the coffee sellers fault. > > More here > > http://tinyurl.com/yzm2rb2 > > Sometimes simple...
• Re: battery draining
  Historical mailing list - t
  Sat, 26 Aug 2000 00:30:27 -0700
  ...Not the batteries fault, you just can't deep cycle them. So.. I now have a Exide in my Toyota PU and a Diehard...
• central door lock issues
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 22:08:34 EST
  ...that I might verify that this fuse is working as the faulty actuator that was locked up probably caused it to blow. One other...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome??
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 02:05:30 -0500
  ...What I'm thinking is that the Vanagon syndrome is actually caused by two (or more) faults happening simultaneously, and only when they sync...