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• Cruise Blues Resolved
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Oct 1995 12:34:04 -0400
  ...It took several trips to the installer before he finally yanked the "electronic" cruise and replaced it with a vacuum style. The manufacturer is...
• RE: Vanagon clock, speedo
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Tue, 19 Mar 1996 09:34:20 -0700
  ...My '84 has an electronic clock. Mine died with a bad capacitor. Since I know about such things, I was able to fix it...
• Re: LED lights
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 18 Jul 2017 12:04:21 -0400
  The OEM flasher is electronic. It has an internal current shunt so it can sense the load current and adjust the flashing rate. Yrs...
• Re: 82 Diesel Westy Problem
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Thu, 20 Aug 1998 16:55:47 PDT
  ...While the gas system is electronic, the diesel injection system is completely mechanical. There are no engine control electronics. Interesting how that works :-) Now...
• Fuel Pressure Gauge...any with electronic senders???
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Thu, 11 Mar 2004 17:30:57 -0800
  ...Is there such a thing as a fuel pressure gauge that has a non-mechanical (electronic?) sending unit? I'd like to mount a...
• Re: Electronic Rustproofing?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 15 Aug 2009 11:44:42 -0400
  ...Apparently some dealers are selling electronic > rustproofing for your car now. Can't confirm what country this was > in, but a reply on the...
• hello
  Historical mailing list - mike elliott
  Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:36:39 +0800
  Dear potential partner, Do you need famous brand of electronic products with original quality and international warranty? Do you want to start your own...
• Re: electronic ignition
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 22 Feb 2005 08:57:53 -0600
  ...electronic ignition > I would like to go from points to electronic ignition in my 81 westy. > > Which to choose? compufire or pertronix... > > Thanks. > > ________________ > Yanik...
• Coolant System Corrosion Protection was: Electronic Rust Protection?
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Wed, 8 Aug 2001 15:04:49 -0700
  OK, It's hard to believe the claims made for keeping rust at bay with an electronic device on the Van body while in...
• Electronic Invisibility - Phantom II
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 27 May 2002 16:23:40 -0500
  ...Claims to make your vehicle electronically invisible to the gendarmes! Does it? I don't know. I just found the article and advertisement interesting...
• MSDS Was Winterizing
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:04:27 -0700
  ...http://www.ilpi.com/msds/faq/partb.html Electronic Cigarette? How would I know? Look it up yourself! Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott Daniel...
• Re: Has anyone tried Pertonix Points? What do you think of them?
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Sat, 14 Oct 2000 09:45:58 -0500
  ...I believe my 90 Vanagon's electronic ignition his a Hall-sensor distributor. Buy one an be very happy. Regards 90 Carat Mark Magee...
• Re: Clutch not fully disengaging near Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 13 Oct 2013 10:51:32 -0700
  No difference Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus > On Oct 13, 2013, at 10:45 AM, mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > > Is...
• Re: electronic door locks -- disable?
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 11:00:33 -0700
  ...William > Does anyone know how to disable electronic door locks so the locks will only > operate manually? Is it simply removing a fuse, or...
• Re: 80 Vangon Mystery Part
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 11:48:36 -0700
  Since I do have an 82 air-cooled cal model with electronic ignition, let me say this blunt. Points suck! Nothing but a pain...
• Re: Map light
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 13 Jun 2012 11:22:08 -0700
  ...Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus On Jun 13, 2012, at 11:08 AM, Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Ebay? > > Steven > 91...
• Autonomous Touareg (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - honemastert
  Thu, 19 May 2005 21:01:59 -0700
  ...AUTOMOTIVE EMBEDDED SYSTEMS ENGINEER ELECTRONICS RESEARCH LABORATORY PALO ALTO, CA POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT #4438 April 21, 2005 Volkswagen of America's Electronics Research Laboratory has...
• Re: where to buy 15 volt 22 microfarrad�tantalu m capacitor?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 17 Dec 2004 13:51:13 -0500
  Try Dancon electronics in Chantilly (on Sullyfield Circle). They might have to order it. On Dec 17, 2004, at 1:27 AM, Pat Horrocks...
• Re: Inside auto-electronics dope (Fryeday)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:53:02 -0800
  ...It's an > electronic trade magazine for the automotive design industry, > primarily electronics oriented. I don't know whether they'll let you > subscribe...
• Re: Coolant System Corrosion Protection was: Electronic Rust Protection?
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Wed, 8 Aug 2001 19:57:46 -0700
  ...Electronic Rust Protection? OK, It's hard to believe the claims made for keeping rust at bay with an electronic device on the Van...
• Re: [T2] Distributor for electronic ignition
  Historical mailing list - Mike Jeffrey
  Thu, 6 Apr 2006 16:05:48 -0700
  ...If Air Cooled, Federal or California Model? Air Cooled Federal Models > came with Points, California models w/Factory Hall Electronic Ignition. > Water Cooled all...
• Re: Fastivus. 2014
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 16 May 2014 00:23:09 -0400
  ...What is it? Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus > On May 14, 2014, at 10:17 PM, Geneva Saint-Amour <genevasaintamour@HOTMAIL.COM...
• Electronic Ignition?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Jul 1995 23:44:07 -0500
  Hey now, I'm kinda thinking about buying one of those electronic ignition goodies, anyone have any experince, tips, warnings, etc. about them? I...
• Q: Any differences in syncro year models?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 15:00:13 -0500
  ...5 speed (4 + low) manual transmission Full time All Wheel Drive Electronic ignition Dynamic oil pressure system Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiator fan...
• Re: Anyone love near Tarrytown, NY?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 22 Dec 2012 19:32:29 -0700
  ...Shoulda been "anyone "live" near Tarrytown?" Thanks again, Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus On Dec 22, 2012, at 7:02 PM, Karl...
• Re: Photo of LED light strip results
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sun, 8 May 2011 21:24:40 +0200
  ...What I find the most amusing fact is that, in recent times, the US discovered the electronic music style. Which, in europe, sounded like...
• Re: Hot times under the rear seat
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 11:53:40 -0700
  ...In the helicopter I used to work on (HH-65) they put an air cond system on the helo to cool the electronics. Rob...
• Idle Stabilizer Control Box
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 09:28:37 -0500
  ...The boards and electronics of the current ISC for the 2.1 L WBX is a nightmare. I need to replace mine and I...
• Hey all you shop mechanics with Oscillosopes? VW GREMLIN?
  Historical mailing list - Debi
  Wed, 12 May 1993 01:05:50 -0700
  Hey all you BLESSED mechanics with Oscillosopes? <scratching my head...> I'm up late typing term papers, Auto Electronics, Mechanics, and Welding... I won...
• Re: Fastivus. 2014
  Historical mailing list - James
  Fri, 16 May 2014 15:44:39 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > What is it? > > Karl Wolz > Sent from my electronic umbilicus > > > On May 14, 2014, at 10:17 PM, Geneva Saint...
• Re: Fridge ? - No? Fans!
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 14:16:02 -0800
  I think most DC fans used in computers and electronic circuits will work for you. Commonly referred to as "Muffin" fans or "Boxer" fans...
• Electronic Hobbyist
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 21:16:48 -0600
  This very cool site was forwarded to me by Andrew on this list and has all kinds of electronic projecs that can be built...
• Bosch Service Media
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 07:42:45 -0800
  ...Price ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Automotive Handbook $27.95 Technical Terms $48.95 Automotive Electric/Electronic Systems $29.95 Diesel Fuel Injection $27.95 Automotive Brake Systems $21...
• Nice thing about vanagon keys
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:29:44 -0700
  No electronical gizmos. No mumbojumbomagicjuju required to open the lock, start the car, and so on. Replacements are inexpensive. Try replacing the key to...
• Re: Quick review of front turn signal light
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 21 Jan 2023 18:38:12 -0500
  ...first of course you have to have an electronic flasher unit fitted. Don’t bother fooling with resistors and the stock flasher. Is this...
• Do-It-Yourself Electronic Fuel Injection
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Apr 1996 11:36:20 +0000
  I found the following webpage on Do-It-Yourself Electronic Fuel Injection and it seemed like something that might be of interest to many...
• Re: TDI engines availability
  Historical mailing list - Scot Douglas
  Fri, 27 Feb 1998 20:21:59 -0500
  ...In fact, I'd wager that a complete > engine with electronics, harnes, etc. would cost at least $5k. I agree. When our EV engine...
• Re: Capacitor fix harnesses for sale
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 15 Jun 2012 19:24:08 -0700
  ...I invented all the good electronics. BenT invented the bad ones. Mike Tesla Deforest from Marin ________________________________ From: Roland <syncronicity1@GMAIL.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Has anyone tried Pertonix Points? What do you think of them?
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Mon, 2 Oct 2000 11:34:33 -0400
  ...I understand that they only work with vacuum advance distributors and are not for use with van's originally equipped with Electronic Ignition. Were...
• Re: New battery chemistries to watch for
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:06:55 -0400
  ...While the cell >technology is mature by now, there's electronics inside these >batteries to control charging, discharging currents and maintain >cell voltage balance...
• Re: Electronic Rustproofing?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 15 Aug 2009 11:43:03 -0500
  ...Apparently some dealers are selling electronic > > rustproofing for your car now. Can't confirm what country this was > > in, but a reply on the...
• Re: QUICK CLEAN ... AFM
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 17:08:18 -0400
  ...I sprayed electronic cleaner on some brushes on a electric motor. > The brushes desolved!!! > That you got away with it indicates that all electronic...
• Re: Whining Fuel Pump - HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 18:09:38 PDT
  ...It uses a Hall effect sensor to control the electronic ignition and send rpm info to the control computer. > This is not really true...
• Re: Hall Effect Sender? Speedo question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
  Thu, 29 May 2008 14:17:14 -0700
  ...for general info about electronic speedometers - many cars...............say 740 volvo's starting in the mid-80's...........went to an electronic speedometer from...
• Re: Buses...Busses...???????? [No Vanagon content]
  Historical mailing list - Pat Collins
  Mon, 11 Oct 1999 03:02:26 GMT
  My paper dictionary will still be working when your electronic dictionary is without electricity. Old-fashioned? Obsolete? Balderdash. Pat N8VW My last statement on...
• Re: FW: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel-again.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:13:34 -0600
  Probably not, but from what I have seen/heard of the troubles of others, an electronically controlled automatic diesel Vanagon is probably not in...
• Re: FS: Country Homes Poptop PRICE reduced
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sat, 21 Sep 2013 15:02:22 -0700
  ...BenT sent from my electronic leash > On Sep 18, 2013, at 8:40 PM, Ben <syncro@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Hi All, > > This is the...
• Re: Audi 5x112 alloys
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Tue, 15 Oct 2013 00:01:08 -0700
  Tsk! Tsk! Mike, to make you perfect, we need to introduce you to Marie Antoinette's last hairdresser. 😉 BenT sent from my electronic leash...
• Re: 80 Vangon mystery part?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 10:13:52 -0700
  ...Re: [VANAGON] 80 Vangon mystery part? > > Sounds like your electronic ignition module. Also sounds like it has been > > disconnected. You probably have a .009...
• 86 Syncro Westy - harness replacement
  Historical mailing list - Randy Kerr
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 23:27:44 EDT
  I am told by my long time, and I believe, reliable mechanic that I need a new harness for the engine electronics. I have...
• Re: Kill Switch Delay - any electronics experts?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Aug 2005 20:49:22 -0400
  ...Kill Switch Delay - any electronics experts? I'd like to make something a touch more sophisticated. Here's how it would work, but I...
• RPM Tester?
  Historical mailing list - Kay O Fremgen
  Sat, 8 Aug 1998 16:14:02 -0400
  Hello Does anybody know how to hook up a "Optilux motor tester" old fashioned multi tester to an electronic ignition system (Digifant) so I...
• Re: Toggle off switch
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 10 Nov 2006 09:15:13 -0800
  > Is that the problem John, or is it the electronic engine management? Dunno. Could be all that stuff, really. All these new low-voltage...
• Re: Radio Shack electronic cleaner
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 23:10:15 -0400
  ...HKS At 05:55 PM 6/9/99 -0400, willw wrote: >Have any listmembers specifically used Radio Shack's electronic cleaner to >clean the...
• Re: Bosch Service Media
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 08:28:31 -0800
  ...Price ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Automotive Handbook $27.95 Technical Terms $48.95 Automotive Electric/Electronic Systems $29.95 Diesel Fuel Injection $27.95 Automotive Brake Systems $21...
• Re: Tach/Dwell Meter Usage Question?
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Sat, 9 Mar 2002 17:35:23 -0700
  >check out the pertronix electronic ignition setup. replaces the points >and condenser, fits entirely inside the distributor, costs about $75. Okay, I went to...
• Re: Summer's coming and my van is getting hotter than ever!!
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 13:15:08 -0400
  the coolant light can also blink continuously from bad electronics in the dash area, but make sure it is not the things that John...
• Re: T5 sighting
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 1 Nov 2004 21:07:13 -0700
  ...Anybody know if this would be an electronic shifter? I know of two other standards set up like that and both are electronic shift...
• Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 08:27:32 -0700
  ...Later studies confirmed this for other electrical and electronic devices. They also arrived at the conclusion that 80% or better of failures in electronics...
• Re: speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Tom Neal
  Tue, 15 Jul 2025 08:10:17 -0700
  ...rattling a little bit when cold again. Maybe just the design. Electronic sounds pretty appealing. Www. Paspeedo. Com Tom > On Jul 15, 2025, at...