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  • Re: Best CAR ALARM for Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Fri, 25 Jul 2003 12:13:11 -0400
    ...wrote: > So, does anyone know of simple alarm without all the > bells and whistles?(no keyless entry, no remote > starter, no...remote doorlocks) When...
  • Re: Headlight Alarm
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:05:07 -0700
    On Thu, Jul 28, 2011 at 12:50 PM, Troy <colorworks@gci.net> wrote: > I have seen mention of headlight alarms before, and even...
  • Re: Headlight Alarm
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:04:55 -0700
    ...http://www.shoebox-electronix.com/id53.html > > Jim makes headlight alarms and DigiJet and DigiFant ECU monitor kits. > > The alarm looks to be just...
  • Re: Van Alarm
    Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen & Anna Tumarkin
    Wed, 22 Oct 1997 22:07:04 -0400
    ...Van Alarm Went for an alarm installation last week but they didn't do it because they said they could not find a place...
  • alarm+pwr door locks
    Historical mailing list - Ryan Haagensen
    Sat, 11 May 2002 10:28:53 -0700
    Anyone installed an alarm system that would also activate the factory power door locks? Any recommendations on brand/model? Ryan- San Diego, 90 Carat
  • Oil Pressure Alarm Fixed
    Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
    Sun, 19 Apr 1998 00:01:15 EDT
    Pesky oil pressure alarm problem on my '91 Carat turned out to be bad .9 bar sender. The alarm would come on only after...
  • Brake Light Problem
    Historical mailing list - Ed Goodrow
    Sun, 9 Apr 2000 13:01:10 EDT
    ...The orginal owner's must have been a bit paranoid about theft since there are no less than 2 remenants of alarm systems on...
  • Re: Location for Propane Alarm
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Fri, 4 Dec 2015 16:18:44 +0000
    ...Location for Propane Alarm > > > > From what I've read, since Propane is heavier than air, the device should be > mounted near the appliance and...
  • Re: Is your Vanagon "alarmed"?
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Wed, 17 Mar 2004 23:23:07 -0500
    What about overall alarms? I'm going to be living in my Westy (if I ever manage to get out of Virginia and onto...
  • Location for Propane Alarm
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Thu, 3 Dec 2015 22:57:37 +0000
    Hi, I'm going to install a propane alarm in my Westy. Any suggestions as to where I should install it? Thanks. Ric Sent...
  • Re: Headlight Alarm
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:28:56 -0700
    ...This feature has been on all VWs ever since, thus no need for a Headlight Alarm. -- Jim Thompson 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria" 84...
  • Re: Alarm system, was Bus story
    Historical mailing list - Blake Bilstad
    Mon, 29 Jan 2007 23:00:24 -0800
    ...Thu, 25 Jan 2007 06:51:02 -0700 I have a problem with alarm systems as they currently exist. I can't stand them...
  • Re: Suggestions for car alarm, remote start, keyless entry?
    Historical mailing list - Craig Spaeth
    Sun, 22 Oct 2000 21:04:25 -0700
    > > > "Any advice for purchasing a after-market alarm, remote start, and keyless > entry? is there anything about the design of a Vanagon that would...
  • bike security alarm and/or lock.
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 12 Mar 1997 23:02:29 -0500 (EST)
    My wife and I have three vehicles and three bikes, and no alarm system. I am thinking that there might be a motion alarm...
  • Re: oil pressure warning alarm
    Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
    Fri, 5 Jun 1998 09:31:03 -0400
    The oil pressure warning alarm, believe it or not, is in the speedometer housing. Seems an odd place to me, but that's where...
  • Alarm systems
    Historical mailing list - Pensioner
    Fri, 26 Jan 2007 13:43:15 -0800
    You could put the alarm speaker INSIDE the van. With the windows rolled up it doesn't annoy too many. BUT you would be...
  • Car alarm recommendation
    Historical mailing list - Jim Quan
    Mon, 1 Oct 2007 21:27:24 -0700
    ...Van was broken into the other night and was wondering if anyone had some recommendations on an alarm for the van. Jim 1991 Syncro...
  • Re: Is your Vanagon "alarmed"?
    Historical mailing list - Greg Pratt
    Thu, 18 Mar 2004 04:15:08 EST
    I installed an alarm in my van but didn't hook up the shake sensors. I can't stand hearing alarms go off every...
  • Re: Biologic car alarms
    Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
    Mon, 21 Jun 2004 20:12:26 +0200
    ...Biologic car alarms > I was wondering how many others have the "Natures > wonder canid biologic car alarm" Comes complete with > WMD gas dispensor (if...
  • Re: Good Multi- Gas detector?
    Historical mailing list - turbowesty
    Thu, 3 May 2012 09:50:17 -0400
    ...When the switch is in the on position, the external > valve opens and the alarm arms. If it detects propane the valve closes and...
  • Re: is your van alarmed?
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Thu, 18 Mar 2004 11:16:56 -0700
    My '90 Westy gets alarmed everytime it leaves the safety of the garage. But that's compensated by the 75 LB. Lab/Rottweiler. Looks...
  • Re: Location for Propane Alarm
    Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
    Thu, 3 Dec 2015 15:01:40 -0800
    ...Location for Propane Alarm Sent by: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> Hi, I'm going to install a propane alarm in my...
  • Re: Van Alarm
    Historical mailing list - The Carters
    Sat, 18 Oct 1997 06:40:56 -0700
    'Lo, Austin My alarm is mounted inside behind the plastic pull away kick panel below the dash with the horn part in the engine...
  • Re: Is your Vanagon "alarmed"?
    Historical mailing list - karl filc
    Thu, 18 Mar 2004 13:38:51 -0000
    ...Is your Vanagon "alarmed"? > What about overall alarms? I'm going to be living in my Westy (if I ever > manage to get out...
  • Van Alarm
    Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
    Thu, 16 Oct 1997 22:20:14 -0800
    Went for an alarm installation last week but they didn't do it because they said they could not find a place to put...
  • Re: Alarm - Remote lock - Etc.
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 16 Jan 2001 14:57:25 +1200
    >Volks, > >After losing my second in-dash CD playing in two years, I decided it's time >for an alarm. I searched the archives...
  • Re: Van Break in
    Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
    Fri, 20 Oct 2006 16:34:07 -0400
    ...It is virtually impossible to stay in the car with the >alarm at full chat, unless one is deaf or soon to be. With...
  • Alarm/keyless entry for Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Blaine Bachman
    Fri, 27 Sep 2002 18:40:28 -0400
    ...Any recommendations on alarm/keyless entry add-ons for a '91 with power door locks? TIA -Blaine
  • Car alarm FS
    Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
    Sat, 3 Feb 2007 07:58:50 -0800
    For the paranoid amoung us, there's a car alarm for sale today at woot.com. No idea if it's any good but...
  • Re: Van Break in
    Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
    Fri, 20 Oct 2006 21:25:25 -0700
    You can also buy ultrasonic alarms that create an ear-splitting high frequency shriek that is even nastier than your friends idea. They are...
  • Re: vanagon security?good idea
    Historical mailing list - Frank Brancolino
    Fri, 14 Sep 2001 18:11:35 EDT
    At one time I had an alarm that activated a pager, no sound from vehicle worked up to a mile away. Most times I...
  • Re: Low-voltage alarm
    Historical mailing list - TC
    Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:42:35 -0700
    > I want to find a simple low-voltage alarm to add, too. I built mine out > of parts I found in the junk drawer...
  • Re: Hornet car alarm?
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 5 Jul 1997 06:56:25 -0700
    ...And as seen on Sixty Minutes, even with the alarm blasting and people standing by, the thief goes about his business of removing what...
  • Friday: Silent Car Break In?
    Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
    Fri, 4 Aug 2017 11:16:45 -0700
    ...It was locked and has a factory alarm. The alarm didn't sound, and still works just fine. How do thieves do this? Do...
  • Re: Low-voltage alarm
    Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
    Tue, 19 Jun 2007 04:30:15 -0500
    ...Mon, 18 Jun 2007 11:44:19 -0700 > > I want to find a simple low-voltage alarm to add, too. I built mine out...
  • Key in ignition alarm
    Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
    Sat, 14 Dec 2013 18:07:46 -0800
    So, I've been having fun with this - I use that line for as a safety switch for the immobiliser circuit in my alarm...
  • Re: Is your Vanagon "alarmed"?
    Historical mailing list - Tracey Estevez
    Sun, 21 Mar 2004 20:04:37 -0500
    Yep...my van is alarmed. You can see a picture of my system here... http://www.intercom.net/~boatshop/VWPanz.jpg Not as clean...
  • Re: Alarm system, was Bus story
    Historical mailing list - mike stainbrook
    Fri, 26 Jan 2007 10:02:21 -0800
    ...Alarm system, was Bus story > > > > > > > > "Or an alarm that alerted you wihout alerting everyone else within a > > > two-mile radius? Surely there are some...
  • Re: Keyless remote/alarm/starter wiring question
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Thu, 27 Oct 2005 12:31:24 -0400
    You can access all the wiring that goes into the door under the fusebox, however, when I had an alarm/keyless entry system installed...
  • Re: Suggestions for car alarm, remote start, keyless entry?
    Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
    Sun, 22 Oct 2000 00:25:33 -1000
    I was quoted $200 installed for car alarm, remote start and keyless entry. That from a local car audio dealer... don't recall the...
  • engine function alarm - update
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:45:14 -0700
    remember a while back there was list talk of making a buzzer/light alarm for various engine functions? I found one for sale, south...
  • Re: thefts, security
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 4 Nov 2001 22:16:04 +1200
    >Car alarm systems go off all of the time while I'm at the grocery store >parking lot and they are ignored by everybody...
  • Re: Car alarms
    Historical mailing list - mike miller
    Fri, 25 Jan 2002 13:33:47 -0800
    ...Car alarms > >> Any recommendations? > > A bag of rotten onions in the front seat? :) >
  • Re: Wanted: Idea for cheap motion sensor alarm (to protect vancontents)
    Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
    Sun, 13 Jun 1999 22:44:01 -0600
    ...Radio Sh@ck has 5 small battery operated portable motion sensor alarms, priced from $12 to $26. Maybe one of them would work for...
  • Re: Van Alarm
    Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
    Sat, 18 Oct 1997 00:10:17 -0400
    In a message dated 97-10-17 01:17:03 EDT, alain@INTERGATE.BC.CA writes: << Went for an alarm installation last week but...
  • Re: Alarm system, was Bus story
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Thu, 25 Jan 2007 21:04:57 -0700
    ...Alarm system, was Bus story > > > > "Or an alarm that alerted you wihout alerting everyone else within a > > two-mile radius? Surely there are some...
  • Re: Van Alarm
    Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
    Fri, 17 Oct 1997 01:26:16 -0500
    Alain Thibault asked today about alarm installation locations. We just had an alarm installed 2 weeks ago in our 84 Vanagon. (3 weeks ago...
  • Re: alarm+pwr door locks
    Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
    Sat, 11 May 2002 22:28:54 -0700
    ...alarm+pwr door locks Anyone installed an alarm system that would also activate the factory power door locks? Any recommendations on brand/model? Ryan...
  • Trip Report: first use of Propex heater
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Tue, 21 Oct 1997 18:38:19 -0700
    ...We were all snug in bed and asleep when a beeping alarm brought us to our senses. I installed a CO alarm and a...
  • Re: Inside siren alarm question.
    Historical mailing list - W. Silva
    Thu, 23 Oct 1997 08:03:21 -0400
    ...Inside siren alarm question. > Date: Thursday, October 23, 1997 2:44 AM > > At 12:51 PM 10/22/97 -0400, you wrote: > >Awhile back...
  • No Vanagon Content hond* C*v*c?
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
    Sun, 15 Dec 2002 18:01:04 -0500
    Hi Everyone, Well finally it's not my vanagon thats broken but rather my girlfriends 00 Civic the starter kill switch for the alarm...
  • Re: Headlight Alarm
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Mon, 1 Aug 2011 17:48:19 -0700
    On Jul 2011 10:04) Jake "Help" de Villiers wrote: > For Rocky and others who were wondering about an alarm to keep you > from...
  • Re: Audible Coolant alarm opinions
    Historical mailing list - Gene P
    Thu, 1 Mar 2018 22:35:13 -0700
    Adding another read – the current description of GoWesty’s coolant alarm, which they call a “Coolant Temp Alarm Kit” clearly states it does not...
  • Re: engine compartment temp?
    Historical mailing list - Dr. John H. Lauterbach
    Tue, 16 Feb 1999 17:48:18 -0500
    ...Alarm firm that sold them to me and services my alarm system said that was only way to go in hot spaces. John Lauterbach...
  • Re: Biologic car alarms
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Mon, 21 Jun 2004 15:41:56 -0400
    > I was wondering how many others have the "Natures > wonder canid biologic car alarm" 120 lb brindle boxer. Looks ferocious ... loves everybody. And ... a...
  • Re: security ideas
    Historical mailing list - Paul Archibald
    Wed, 1 Jan 2003 14:32:04 -0800
    --- Courtney Hook <chook@NISA.NET> wrote: > That is a cheap alarm then, all the new ones have a > "sensing" technology > now, that samples the...
  • Refrigerator and alarm
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 14 May 1995 21:33:23 -0400
    I'm looking for a simple and inexpensive alarm for my '87 Westy. I've found an audiovox that is triggered by either shock...
  • Deep Cycle Battery
    Historical mailing list - James H. McCarthy
    Fri, 20 Mar 1998 08:52:16 -0500
    ...Since my ex-'87 Westy had propane but no alarm, I am going to leave the alarm system off until I actually use the...
  • Suggestions for car alarm, remote start, keyless entry?
    Historical mailing list - K. Taylor
    Sat, 21 Oct 2000 23:10:39 -0800
    Any advice for purchasing a after-market alarm, remote start, and keyless entry? is there anything about the design of a Vanagon that would...
  • Re: Poptop Alarm was Re: ebay car?
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Wed, 13 Feb 2002 17:25:11 -0800
    ...William Polowniak 1989 Vanagon GL 1988 Mercedes 300 SE > A clever vanagon.com list member would not need an alarm to tell them that...