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• Re: heated seat switch/controller found at wreckers
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 19 Oct 2011 06:52:40 -0700
  Bus Depot still sells the rotary switches: 161 963 563 - 2 seat switch (167.40) 161 963 563(A) - single seat switch (100.46...
• Re: Strange Idea about retrofitting early Headlight Switch onto late model Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 16 May 2013 08:42:28 -0700
  ...And IIRC the switch that went south had suffix M and the used replacement switch had suffix B but M replaced B at some...
• AC Switch for Westy
  Historical mailing list - KiddPanoscha
  Sat, 18 Aug 2001 23:43:48 -0400
  I need to replace the combination fan(3 speed)/thermostat AC switch mounted on the dash to the left of the steering wheel of...
• Re: kill switch Q
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 10:10:45 -0500
  ...Another old trick is to hide two switches. One in a typical place for a valet or kill switch (say, next to the drivers...
• Re: Inverter Questions
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:42:20 -0400
  At 08:27 AM 7/25/2008 -0600, Paul Connelly wrote: >What did you mean by "go the whole hog with a transfer switch...
• Yeppers -- failed oil pressure switch alright.
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 29 May 2011 09:00:12 -0700
  ...Three 13mm and one 12mm? Who designs such things? The switch reads open to frame with the engine off, so it's a goner...
• Yeppers -- failed oil pressure switch alright.
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 29 May 2011 09:01:10 -0700
  ...Three 13mm and one 12mm? Who designs such things? The switch reads open to frame with the engine off, so it's a goner...
• Power Window Problem - Driver's Side Switch Quit
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 07:28:52 -0800
  The driver's side power window switch in my '91 Westy suddenly quit working. It will no longer operate either the left of right...
• Re: Ignition Switch Electrical Repair
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Tue, 30 Dec 2003 00:30:12 -0500
  ...phil cain wrote: > Jeff, You just fried the electrical portion of the > switch, It is plastic and easy to remove, don't pull > the...
• Manual Tranny, funky Reverse Light Switch
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 29 Mar 2022 22:34:11 +0000
  ...The problem is the Reverse Light Switch.  It has a "hair trigger"...meaning, you barely touch the plunger and the reverse lights activate.  I...
• Re: Door Buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 15 Jul 2006 12:36:53 -0700
  ...The switch just provides the ground for the circuit involved, so troubleshooting the switch is quite easy. 1) Pull the switch out of the...
• Re: Power window switch? Cheap new ones
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Nov 2005 10:39:24 EST
  In a message dated 11/14/05 9:38:42 PM Eastern Standard Time, jeff@VANAGONPARTS.COM writes: > Brand new as in new switches...
• battery kill switch
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:29:25 -0700
  ...to Princess Auto got me a kill switch for main battery http://shufti.wordpress.com/2012/08/24/vanagon-main-battery-kill-switch/ alistair
• Brake light switch on brake master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - William Greenamyer
  Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:12:08 -0400
  It looks like I have a leak from one of the brake light switches on the master cylinder. For those who have had this...
• 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: Brake Light Switch?
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Tue, 9 Oct 2001 09:00:03 -0400
  The brake light switches are easy to install. The instrument cluster comes off with four screws. Put a rag under the switch that you...
• GAS HEATER SWITCH.. was Re: I found a "Mystery Switch" ...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 May 2004 08:47:50 EDT
  ...www.lame.ca/mysteryswitch.html thats your eberspacher BA6 Gas Heater safety overheat switch. are you unaware your van has a gas heater??? chris
• Re: VAN STALLED AND WON'T START ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Mon, 1 Aug 2016 19:34:55 -0700
  ...you don't even install the new switch. just drop the lower panel, pull the plug off the back of the ignition switch, plug...
• Re: Suddenly, no oil pressure. Disaster??
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sun, 8 Oct 2006 16:19:39 -0400
  ...Looks like the > switch is the problem. > > Now, here is the issue.I am afraid to remove the > oil pressure sending switch.I fear...
• Re: Headlight switch failure (possible solution)
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 27 Feb 1999 10:53:53 -0500
  Doesn't the headlight switch run through the load reduction relay(X relay) on the fuse block? I am told this may be the...
• Re: Brake Lights
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 5 May 2010 23:15:22 -0400
  Those two switches on the master are for the brake lights. It is rare for both to fail. Look for a blown fuse first...
• Re: European Tail Lights
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sun, 13 Jun 1999 19:42:06 -0700
  ...where does VW put the > > switch... is it part of the headlight switch or is there a separate > > switch? > > The switch is separate, it...
• Re: headlight switch mystery, help!
  Historical mailing list - Leif
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 11:19:32 -1000
  ...What do you think? I am still wondering if the dashboard switch is really bad. Last night I unplugged the switch and used wires...
• Re: Kill switch installation
  Historical mailing list - William D. Pool
  Sun, 5 Jun 2016 10:51:22 -0700
  Fuel pump kill switch is the best method. However, use a keyed switch or combo switch. A toggle once found is game over. Also...
• Re: Strange switch near sink
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
  Thu, 9 Aug 2007 09:30:46 -0600
  ...Strange switch near sink Ejector seat. On 8/8/07, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > > Switch for Rear or internal fan on fridge...
• Re: Electrical Gremlin Back
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 24 Jun 2018 19:51:34 -0400
  > > So, my next step was to examine the turn switch and wiper assembly. I > removed it and cleaned it (my first tactic is usually...
• Re: Scored brand new Behr AC but missing switches
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 16 May 2010 14:30:33 -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: Camper A/C Switch (Outrageously Expensive)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Sep 2005 10:37:42 EDT
  ...I > believe the cost was about $25. > > they changed the a/c switches in '88. the '88 up westy takes the same dash switch...
• Re: "Relayed" Headlights Out
  Historical mailing list - Roger Reynolds
  Sun, 30 Mar 2003 17:35:15 EST
  But before you go and replace the switch (which might very well be the problem) make sure that the relay for the non-working...
• Re: a/c cutout switch
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Fri, 17 Apr 1998 21:25:02 -0400
  I also have an '86 2wd Westi with air conditioning and it did not come equipped with any pressure cutout switches in the refrigerant...
• IGNITION SWITCH SNAFU
  Historical mailing list - JOHN REDDICK
  Sat, 15 Feb 2003 20:04:11 -0800
  ...The switch seems to be the problem. Any words of wisdom??? Is the switch difficult to change out. Will I have to resort to...
• Re: Ignition Switch Source & Tips
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 19 Dec 2005 12:49:01 -0500
  ...Is the starter making "Grinding" noises or "Cranking" noises? If Grinding noises, then, again, the ignition switch doesn't sound suspect. If it's...
• Re: Off topic Friday question on switches...
  Historical mailing list - James
  Fri, 16 May 2014 22:37:46 -0400
  ...This switch has > >> four terminals on the back, two labeled "Load" and two labeled "Line"... > > > > Ok, what the magnetic switch gets you is that...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Nov 2015 14:09:51 -0500
  ...The higher pressure switch logic is reversed as a fail safe. The switch closes when pressure is sufficient. As such a broken or disconnected...
• Re: Spare Ignition
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 4 Sep 2010 17:35:31 -0500
  ...Key in the switch, key not in the switch, the audio system is on if its switch is on, off if its switch is...
• Audi Fog Light Switch
  Historical mailing list - David Hines
  Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:46:28 -0700
  I am wiring up fog lights and backup lights on my syncro and remembered I bought a fog light switch at a VW show...
• Re: clarification please, Temp sensor II
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Wed, 26 Feb 1997 21:47:54 -0500
  Small brass switch is Temp sensor II switch next to it in thermostat housing(with Blue plug connector on the end) is the Thermo...
• Re: Looking for a fog light switch kit - Any vendors have one?
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 00:43:08 -0600
  ...Don't use the flasher switch; as a substitute, use the rear defrost switch (as David Marshall also suggested). Budd Premack 86 Syncro, 73...
• Re: Wiper Wackiness - No Parking
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin E. Beasley
  Sat, 22 Mar 2003 00:22:23 -0500
  ...Now you can lift the wiper/light switch off of the column. The wiper switch disengages from the light switch by gently turning (kinda...
• Electrical question (non-starting)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 22 May 2009 18:00:47 -0700
  ...I figured it was the ignition switch so I swapped it out- the 'old' one had a slightly cracked casing on the bottom. The...
• Re: Another FOG LIGHT question
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 20:30:21 -0800
  ...Unless it's a heavy duty switch (which the VW stock fog switch is not)... then the wiring should be like this: the + post...
• Re: Heater whine
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 7 Dec 2002 15:59:02 -0600
  ...Replaced the switch, and that took care of the problem. Switch was dying I guess. I didn't do this myself as at the...
• Re: Where is the oil pressure sender on VW Rialta?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 27 May 2012 09:55:06 -0700
  ...On VW's using two oil pressure switches, the high pressure switch kicks in when engine revved past 2K RPM. That said, on a...
• Re: shoelace tied
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 21 May 2012 06:06:15 -0700
  ...Oh, and while I'm at it, last year I installed one of those GoWesty pneumatic squeeze-ball foot-operated faucet on-off switches...
• Re: Brake light switch on brake master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:39:12 -0700
  ...Brake light switch on brake master cylinder > It looks like I have a leak from one of the brake light switches on the > master...
• Re: key not working
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:57:17 -0500
  Hi DJ, Behind the ignition switch on the column there are two phillips screws that hold the switch in place. Remove the switch and...
• Re: Headlight grill/hatch light switch
  Historical mailing list - Christian Pelletier
  Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:24:00 -0700
  I have the same switch on a 1986 Vanagon 'Hobie Cat' edition that I am parting out right now.� I was also surprised to...
• Re: Rookie Mechanic Needs Help
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Apr 2020 21:50:30 +0000
  The best way to replace the ignition switch contact assembly is to remove the bearing assembly form the steering column. That way you can...
• Ignition Switch Job, was Digitool Just In Time
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle / Architecture
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 14:10:49 -0500
  ...In a search of the archives for ignition switch replacement I found some mention of coil function also being affected by a defective ignition...
• AC Switch is fixed
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ogul
  Thu, 25 Jul 2013 16:23:54 -0400
  ...The switch it self has five push on connectors that came off the old switch with great difficulty. I took them off one at...
• Re: 1.9 to 2.1 conversion question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 11 Apr 2009 17:24:17 -0700
  it's got a switch on the bottom, ( of the throttle body ) and a short black wire leading from the switch to a two...
• Re: Loss of head lights, wipers and rear heater blower
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 25 Dec 2013 05:25:57 -0800
  That set of symptoms points to the ignition switch and nothing else. It has happened on countless Vanagons. The replacement switches fit just about...
• Re: Brake Light Switch
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:10:02 -0700
  Remove the instrument cluster, and the brake light switches on the bottom of the master cylinder will be in clear view. the instrument cluster...
• Re: Poptop Alarm was Re: ebay car?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 14 Feb 2002 10:56:37 -0500
  ...There are several manufacturers of limit switches (Micro-Switch, Selecta-Switch) that are small enough to mount either inside the fiberglass of the pop...
• Re: Warning light
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 4 Nov 2014 19:45:05 -0500
  ...There is a higher pressure switch .9 bar (~13 psi) normally open switch located at the rear of the engine. The switches use the...
• Re: I guess if I'm putting on a tencentlife oil cooler . . .
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 10 Apr 2011 11:37:38 -0700
  ...Two pressure switches and a few electronics. Low pressure switch just like the 1.9. Pressure drops below .3 bar, the idiot light comes...
• Igntion Switch/Headlight Woes
  Historical mailing list - James Flanigan
  Wed, 26 Apr 2000 23:45:10 EST
  '83 Vanagon (water-boxer) I have problems with both my ignition switch and headlights. I believe they are unrelated. However, I have read soooooo...
• Re: 2.1 Throttle Switch Assmebly on 1.9 with later style switch?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 22 May 2016 11:31:35 -0700
  ...It is not fused so when connected to the throttle switch the switch > is instantly destroyed. > > Dennis > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: '80 Westy: My headlights stopped working
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 16:25:25 -0700
  ...Light Switch: I replaced it and that did not fix the lights out problem. I took the switch out and squirted it with alcohol...
• Re: Brake light sensor switch adj.
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 10 Apr 2007 13:39:37 -0400
  The brake light switches are on the master cylinder and only turn on the light when they see pressure. If you pump the pedal...