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• Ignition Switch Replacement-Not Amused-Even More!
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:06:19 -0800
  ...I went through this procedure like you did with an ignition switch. I ordered from a popular online vendor here, and it acted up...
• Re: 87 Vanagon fuse problem
  Historical mailing list - A. Kimmons
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 20:49:14 -0600
  ...Kimmons" wrote: > > > > Wow!! I'm having this same problem... (see Headlight Help!!) > > > > I just replaced the ignition switch (electric part only), but then... > > > > REALLY...
• Fuel Pump No Juice
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Grotz
  Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:42:04 -0400
  ...Would that say ignition switch is ok? I replaced the fuel pump relay I followed the hard wiring from pump to engine compartment. Some...
• Re: ECU and starting question
  Historical mailing list - most david
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 14:27:08 -0700
  ...The wire that feeds power to the relay (which activates or deactivates the switch) is coming from the pin #4 of the transistor ignition...
• Re: A Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Gus Cairo
  Sat, 31 Aug 2013 19:46:39 -0700
  ...loose when home.) Key in the ignition - Tranny to neutral, turn switch - system hot, pause - turn switch to engage starter. Starter engages and turns...
• Re: broke down in Portland, need help
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 9 Jun 2019 11:33:24 -0400
  > > - swap in a new fuel pump relay >>>> - bypassing the onboard ignition switch and use a new spare >>>> - unplug and replug a small connector at...
• Re: So... am I nuts? (ign. sw)
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 27 Oct 2006 08:58:11 -0700
  > Is it possibly that ignition switch contacts are so > worn, that key needs to be turned as far as possible > clockwise in order to...
• Re: Ignition points wear
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Thu, 14 Apr 2005 19:16:15 -0700
  At 06:42 PM 4/14/2005, you wrote: >I am considering making the switch to a breakerless system because I >am getting tired...
• Re: Head light mystery
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 17 Jun 2022 21:00:28 -0400
  ...Based on the described failure when the >> lights do not work,try lightly moving the ignition switch, and then the >> headlight switch. There could...
• Re: Upper steering column grease recommendation and what else to do while replacing ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 12 Dec 2012 19:58:16 -0800
  ...Upper steering column grease recommendation and what else to do while replacing ignition switch > > I am replacing my ignition switch. Any other things that...
• Re: Electrical issue - 1987 Syncro GL
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 21 Apr 2004 00:10:11 -0600
  My guess is your ignition switch, the plastic part at the end of your ignition lock, held on by a small screw. bob ----- Original...
• Re: Ignition switch repair-advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 17 Jan 2007 15:38:33 -0800
  ...Ignition switch repair-advice needed > Dan, > Yes, you need to pull the steering wheel. Follow Ken's instructions, > they're good. The steering wheel...
• Re: '86 GL electrical (sound system) question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 15:29:04 -0500
  ...Mike Neal Barrentine wrote: > The gray and black wire coming from the ignition switch is indeed the > "key in ignition" circuit wire. Thanks! Now...
• Re: Bad ground. WAS; Hmm. Headlights don't ...
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 14 Nov 2010 21:17:01 -0800
  ...Headlights don't ... >>> >>>Probably the ignition switch. >>> >>>If I remember correctly, power for that circuit >>>comes from the ignition switch. >>> >>>JB >>> >>> >>>On 11/14...
• Re: Disconcerting Occurances...
  Historical mailing list - John
  Mon, 13 Sep 1999 12:21:52 -0400
  ...Your comment about "jiggling" the ignition to restart the engine is significant since the ignition switch controls the "Run bus" or KL 15 which...
• fog lights won't turn off
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 5 Dec 2016 10:10:14 -0800
  ...I have them wired such that they're not switched through the ignition so the switch is the only way to turn them off...
• help with ig switch replacemt
  Historical mailing list - Schmidt
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 13:08:45 -0500
  ...I found the exploded pic in Haynes and bentley, but neither tells how to remove/replace the ignition switch. Can anyone help? VIQ is...
• Re: Faulty Switch or Relay?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 26 Nov 2001 10:21:50 -0500
  ...ignition switch. d David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ '84 Westy "Dutiful Passage" '85 GL "Poor Relation"
• Re: Ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:12:36 -0700
  I've had the ignition switch think the key is still in - I have to put the key back in and wiggle it a...
• Re: 87Syncro,Headlights won't turn on
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Sep 1997 22:26:57 -0700
  ...The Yellow and Black wire from your ignition switch is the power feed to the Headlight switch. If there's a problem in the...
• Fwd: Lights off when key off (was DRLs)
  Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 03:03:05 EDT
  ...The low beam headlights lit up alone to 80% intensity after the ignition switch is on. They automatically went off when starting the engine...
• Re: Ignition switch repair-advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Wed, 17 Jan 2007 18:29:57 -0500
  ...If you've got cruise control, the wires feeding the cruise control switch will likely be zip-tied to the steering column. Best, d...
• Re: "Headlights On" Warning Chimes?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 14:52:38 -0400
  ...Better yet, use that "key in the ignition switch" wire from the ignition switch to turn on and off a relay that powers the...
• Re: common electrical problems in vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:10:19 -0500
  ...Ignition Switch - steering column > > 8. Headlight Switch - dash instument pod > > 9. Engine ground strap - left/driver side of engine > > 10. ?? > > so do we want...
• Re: Ignition Switch Replacement-Not Amused-Even More!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 11 Oct 2010 11:19:28 -0500
  ...reread the procedure, I didn't have the key in the ignition turned to "on", maybe that's why the housing didn't slide...
• Re: Funny noise on 79 Westy and other ??'s
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Apr 1995 10:06:47 -0400
  ...ignition (with the two red lights). >Is this simply my fan being loud? or does it switch on that early in the >ignition process...
• Re: "stella" no sound,no start
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 1 Feb 2000 13:04:52 -0800
  Hugo, Most likely an intermittent ignition switch. Very common fault on Vanagons. Cheap from the vendors and easy to replace. Get yours today! While...
• No power at injectors ...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sun, 1 May 2005 21:02:18 -0700
  ...the emergency switch to the pump. My question really is; how do I loose the power when I turn the ignition to start? Zoltan
• Re: 83.5 wbx no go
  Historical mailing list - d spence
  Sun, 29 Oct 2006 23:02:15 -0700
  ...Is the ignition switch a likely culprit? Where can I get one in a hurry? TIA Please reply privately as I am on digest...
• Ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 17 Sep 2016 15:11:53 -0500
  Need to replace on my carat. Does anyone know where I can get one that is the KOSTAL brand? Heard that Mayle give trouble...
• Re: HELP! '81 cratered on the way to work this morning... UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 17:28:56 EST
  ...If the ignition switch is sending power to the starter, then the solenoid will be engaged and the starter motor will flip out and...
• Re: fog lights
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 11:37:01 -0500
  ...the high-beams and shut off >when ignition is off. I have a factory fog light switch in the previously empty slot on lower...
• Fuel Pump - How to disable
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 26 Jan 2004 17:41:45 -0600
  ...my fuel pump so it does not turn on when the ignition switch turns on. I am assuming there is a fuse that controls...
• Re: Ignition Switch "Su" Power
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 24 Jan 2013 23:43:24 -0500
  At 11:27 PM 1/24/2013, neil n wrote: >So my idea is a kludge or the switch design itself? I get the...
• Re: Ignition switch and gas tank questions
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 14:40:48 -0800
  ...Ignition switch and gas tank questions > > > > > >>1) My ignition switch some times does not work. I get lights hear fuel >> >> >pump > > >>ect... >>If I...
• Re: Battery recharge and stereo
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 02:45:42 -0500
  ...I recently hooked the switched power wire on my new panasonic unit via a vampire connector directly to the key-in-ignition signal wire...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 23:08:15 -0400
  ...Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on? Hi Coil terminal 15 of course is the 'ignition on...
• Re: Westy battery indicator light below sink
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Tue, 28 Nov 2006 13:54:25 -0800
  ...Could a short in the ignition switch > cause this > battery indicator light to go yellow. I don�t know if being yellow > means I...
• Re: Oops...forgot, I also have a problem
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Tue, 10 Oct 2006 07:44:13 -0400
  ...Changing the ignition switch seemed to solve the problem (turning over, no start) but then another cropped up (turn the key, no cranking) so...
• Re: Question - Ignition key cylinder - 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:51:53 -0500
  ...of > the ignition key cylinder into the ignition switch has broken off. Does > this mean that I need a completely new ignition key cylinder...
• Re: Van turns but won't fire
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 21:53:39 -0700
  ...t have a meter). >My deduction is I have the dreaded ignition switch problem. You got ahead of yourself. No spark from the cap...
• Re: Ignition Switch Replacement-Not Amused-Even More!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 8 Nov 2010 20:09:10 -0500
  ...The older switch is missing P but has SU. p/n 111 905 865 L now specified all years. That's the one with...
• Re: Van Dies while in motion
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 20 Dec 2013 10:27:03 -0500
  Tony, Sounds like the ignition switch as Jim has stated. Or it could be an alternator/battery issue or both. I would get a...
• Re: Vibration induced electrical failure
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 14:42:46 -0500
  ...That relay is driven from the X terminal of the > ignition switch which also feeds the X terminal of the light switch -- > double bk...
• Re: front headlights not working.... (long winded again)
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 10:24:01 EST
  ...The headlight relays use a small amount of current from the headlight/ignition switch to "signal" them to close, and they supply the needed...
• Re: No spark, no hall juice, tech help request.
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 23 Oct 2003 21:05:25 -0700
  ...If a 1.9, the hall voltage comes from the ignition module which is supplied by the 12 volts from the key switch lead...
• Re: Ignition Switch "Su" Power
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 24 Jan 2013 22:30:20 -0500
  ...According to the diagrams the SU switch is directly connected to 30 terminal so is powered at all times. Mechanically it's a horrible...
• Re: Ignition Switch Housing Removal
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 9 Dec 2012 17:38:45 -0800
  ...I maybe over looked something? Steering > wheel > nut, steering wheel and switches all removed, the black sleeve is > removed, and the cap screw is...
• BROKE DOWN: starter wires...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 28 Jun 2003 08:43:59 -0400
  ...I put the ignition switch wire back on, BUT it still won't start. As soon as I get someone to work the ignition...
• Re: Ignition/starter switch failures
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 14 May 2015 17:40:50 -0400
  ...maintaining brand quality. > > Regardless of the source and quality of the ignition switch, IMHO, the >starter and > > headlight currents should not go thru it...
• Wasserboxer stalling
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Wed, 27 Oct 2004 00:39:02 -0700
  ...Is there some kind of trick to check for ignition while the turning the switch in the driver's seat (e.g. a neon...
• ?? Power for stereo in my '86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Donald W. Smith
  Mon, 18 Mar 1996 12:46:43 -0800
  ...it's not switched with the ignition. The previous radio was always enabled, and I tried to correct it. I don't have the...
• Re: CA 81-83 air cooled Fuel Injection & Ignition System
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 14:14:25 -0700
  ...ignition parts changed at ~6-10 k miles. Why go to this bother to switch it around. I think you have to switch around...
• Re: No start, no click.
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Sun, 4 Mar 2012 14:54:43 -0500
  ...If no voltage, do check > at the ignition switch. No voltage there bad switch. If switch is good then > check at the neutral safety...
• Re: Wiper Failure (again) X-switch for ignition
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 6 Mar 2011 07:12:37 -0600
  ...Headlight relays, started relays - why not ignition/wiper relay of some sort or some other arrangement to bypass this particular problem. Wonder if anyone...
• 85' won't start :-( any clues??
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Mon, 25 Aug 2003 07:15:25 -0700
  ...I realize that means that it's either the starter, the solinoid, or the ignition switch. I was hoping that someone might know of...
• Re: Archive question and ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:07:11 -0700
  ...com> wrote: > > All, > I was looking for info on changing my ignition switch (the electrical > part > not the whole assy) so like a good...
• Backup light switch
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Mon, 7 Feb 2005 05:53:47 -0800
  ...the switch worked but when I pushed the wires on, I basically had a bypassed short circuit (backup lights on when the ignition was...
• Re: front headlights not working.... (long winded again)
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 10:04:36 -0500
  ...The late model Vanagons have a history of burning out headlight switches, ignition switches and (occasionally) load reduction ("X") relays because of this. Side...
• Ignition Switch Fixed
  Historical mailing list - Chrissy Hill
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 20:57:21 -0400
  Hello All, Got the ignition switch fixed with no trouble at all. Bought a $25 gear puller from Sears and had the job done...