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• paging Ron Semko
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Tue, 5 Dec 2000 11:29:16 -0800
  Hi Ron, Looks like I have a faulty email address for you. Please contact me re: air suspension group purchase. Peter
• VW Memory Sticks
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:47:12 -0500
  Hey, I couldn't resist......it's all Neils' fault! http://www.retrotogo.com/2007/10/vw-memory-stick.html Miguel
• Re: Temperature Gauge reads too high
  Historical mailing list - Richards, Andrew
  Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:52:43 -0700
  I had a faulty thermostat. It was less than a year old and, looking back on things, was faulty when it was initially installed...
• Re: one more for the dealer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 10 Feb 2006 21:23:02 -0500
  ...The car reported that it was ready to test, had no faults, battery was not recently disconnected to clear faults and the emissions test...
• Re: Annoying turn signals
  Historical mailing list - DeCristoforo
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 08:16:57 -0800
  ...Usually this is > indiciative of a faulty bulb, but they are not burned out. It > always happens on a left turn and sometimes on...
• GFI in westy?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 29 Sep 2007 21:34:19 -0400
  Is it a good idea to replace the main A/C outlet in a Westy with a GFI (Ground Fault Interrupt)? Mike
• Re: Pseudo-Vanagon Syndrome?
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Tue, 10 Aug 2004 12:13:49 -0400
  ...Other > > cutouts caused by faulty AFM - tach does not go to zero. > Any ECU problems > > on my van have been caused by faulty inputs...
• Re: Neat Camper upgrade
  Historical mailing list - James R. Wetzel
  Tue, 14 May 1996 18:03:28 -0400
  ...The only way a panel breaker trips on a ground > fault is if the fault drains enough current through the hot wire to > throw...
• Re: Boston Bob engines - Use caution
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 12:25:14 -0800
  Mark, I know that, and I understand that, and I also know that it is not Bobs fault that the engine died. But how...
• Re: disconnect 02 sensor: Plea for Fault Codes
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Tue, 18 Feb 1997 19:32:26 -0600
  ...I would agree "Good", but would add "Expensive" and excessively so due to not recording Fault Codes as is required of all EFI units...
• Re: Water level/temp warning flasher
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 15:04:45 -0400
  ...the warning lamp continues to flash. >(DEFINATELY a faulty gauge?) Faulty gauge or just possibly faulty regulator, should have mentioned that. Input to the...
• Re: mystery mechanics
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 8 Feb 2006 19:02:17 -0800
  You're not crazy, the system that makes it difficult for honest tradesmen to prosper is at fault here. There are some good guys...
• Re: Pedal Pressure & Brake Lights
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 15:25:03 -0400
  ...Nope,.just a quick way to get rid of the assistant running along behind -- it does operate by simulating a hydraulic fault, of course...
• Re: Crash Advise
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Fri, 8 Jan 1999 10:12:36 -0800
  ...To my surprise they found her 100% at fault because she was changing lanes. I wasn't about to protest. There are no winners...
• Re: auxiliary battery madness... long
  Historical mailing list - C&S Gibbs. Alaska. USA.
  Thu, 1 Jul 1999 20:57:32 -0800
  Bill & List, Forgot to mention, my fault sorry, that my auxiliary battery is *also* vented outside the vehicle, as is the main one. Thanks...
• Re: Dash light problem...
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Thu, 1 May 2003 16:02:51 -0400
  Ok, did you check for loose wires from the fuse box by any chance? BTW, I seriously doubt that both instrument panels were faulty...
• Re: Engine is being flooded with fuel. Help??
  Historical mailing list - Wognacious
  Fri, 23 Jul 2004 11:51:02 -0700
  My flooding problem was caused by a faulty fuel pressure regulator. They do go bad. You might check/replace that. Paul Rogers
• Re: Rare "not my fault" van break down..
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 20 Aug 2018 13:51:48 -0400
  Uhhh.....dude, that was your fault too. You knew it was old..... Steven 91 Westy On Sun, Aug 19, 2018 at 9:58 PM...
• Re: Turn signal woes (splittie)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 May 1996 11:13:35 -0400
  ...When I started I had absolutely no lights and a faulty switch. I've gotten to the point where I have all the lights...
• Re: Telemetry (was Re: Coolant pressure test... video.)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:02:00 -0800
  So, the early warning flashing coolant level led alerted you of the hose fault well in advance of damage but you were unprepared to...
• Re: Performance Exhaust for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Mar 1999 18:12:34 EST
  ...yes, folks - it's ALL MY FAULT :<) lets kill this thread, just like I am personally killing the rainforests...ok? :<) me and Bob (satcong...
• no mail
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Byers
  Fri, 7 Nov 1997 12:24:34 -0500
  did the list go down again? i have had no mail for a week now, am i at fault or the system? let me...
• Re: For Sale On The Samba
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:09:28 -0800
  ...It's still a glaring > fault. > > :) > d
• No Start
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sun, 23 Jun 2002 06:16:42 -0700
  Tom, Just on the basics of fuel, ignition, and compression to start and engine, it seems to be an ingition fault. Have you checked...
• Re: Heater Cold
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Jan 95 7:25:13 EST
  Jim< while I am not that familiar with the wasserboxer setup, a common source of a cold interior is a faulty, plugged heater core...
• electrical problem redux
  Historical mailing list - Trooz
  Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:08:04 -0800
  Would a 1990 Vanagon by any chance have an OBD II connector whereby one could read fault codes that might shed some light on...
• Temperature sensor II in '77
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Apr 1995 12:35:39 -0400 (EDT)
  Has anyone had experience with a faulty temperature sensor II on their Bus? Mine has been stalling after driving for maybe 15-20 miles...
• Re: Six Guys Find Fault Fix & Flee Fleecing Fiefdom
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:03:31 -0700
  "Life will never be the same for these guys." � No kidding.��Now they're stuck with a Vanagon with steer horns on the front...
• Problem solved for Wiper and washer gone nuts then stops working altogether
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sun, 12 Oct 2003 13:32:09 -0700
  Upon further inspection it turns out that a faulty fuse was the problem after all. Thanks to those who gave help. William
• ECU Logic for surging, bucking, and low power.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 19:35:09 -0800
  ...a wiring harness/ connection fault at either the sensor or the distributor a faulty device either sensor or distributor. Finally, my thought is that...
• Re: '87 won't idle
  Historical mailing list - Michael J Vickey
  Fri, 24 Oct 1997 03:06:28 -0400
  ...I had similar problems three years ago with one of my 87 syncros and the problem was a faulty computer.
• Re: '90 syncro power locks
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 01:31:45 EST
  ...The actuator is electric and is faulty. It's not to difficult to replace. See ya, Michael. 87 syncro 87 Quattro
• Re: venting about irresponsible drivers
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 31 Aug 2016 17:35:48 -0700
  Crazy, In California, Fault is determined by land location. tim in san jose On Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 3:42 PM, Neil2 <vidublu...
• Re: AFM test readings
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 4 Jul 2014 09:36:01 -0700
  ...I've had a faulty jumper wire (used with VOM probe) lead me to believe there was a fault in a given circuit. My...
• AC compressor
  Historical mailing list - Budding Rose
  Thu, 2 Jul 1998 19:00:35 -0400
  ...Bud Yandell Failure is no fault, not trying is.---Bud
• Re: Annoying turn signals
  Historical mailing list - t bill
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 10:57:28 -0800
  ...Usually this is > > indiciative of a faulty bulb, but they are not burned out. It > > always happens on a left turn and sometimes on...
• Re: Pseudo-Vanagon Syndrome?
  Historical mailing list - John Brigstocke
  Tue, 10 Aug 2004 07:59:57 -0400
  ...Other cutouts caused by faulty AFM - tach does not go to zero. Any ECU problems on my van have been caused by faulty inputs...
• Re: Performance Exhaust for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Sun, 14 Mar 1999 15:19:48 -0800
  ...yes, folks - it's ALL MY FAULT :<) > lets kill this thread, just like I am personally killing the rainforests...ok? > :<) > me and Bob (satcong...
• 88 Wolfsberg Distributor
  Historical mailing list - Bassim Dowidar
  Thu, 5 Jul 2001 10:59:01 -0700
  ...They were able to reproduce the problem (thank God) and diagnosed it as a faulty Distributor, for which they want $450!!! plus an hour...
• Re: Faulty Switch or Relay?
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Mon, 26 Nov 2001 19:37:31 -0500
  ...VANAGON.COM Sent: Monday, November 26, 2001 9:39 AM Subject: Faulty Switch or Relay? I have experienced an intermittent failure with my headlights...
• No water--faulty submersible pump?
  Historical mailing list - John Schaper
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 08:51:38 -0700
  ...Is it a faulty submersible water pump or an bad electrical connection at the faucet? How does one trouble shoot the problem or are...
• Re: Bam! My Vanagon got hit...hard
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Wed, 12 Apr 2023 19:02:40 -0700
  At fault driver's insurance will want to total and lowball. Don't settle until you are certain to get what it takes. Sorry...
• Re: Pop top issue
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
  Sat, 28 May 2011 17:59:23 -0600
  ...I think that is Ron's fault!!!! > > If anyone is interested in a shelf, give me a shout. I think I'm > going to...
• Oil Pressure light 87 Vanagon FIXED!
  Historical mailing list - vwelkers
  Fri, 13 Feb 2004 07:35:28 -0800
  ...After lots of troubleshooting the problem was a faulty voltage regulator on my alternator. I installed a new voltage regulator/brushes kit on my...
• Oops...forgot, I also have a problem
  Historical mailing list - Rod Knutson
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 20:18:21 -0700
  ...I tore into the whole starter electrical system and found no faults and finally gave up and started on the ignition wiring. All of...
• Refurbed or new?
  Historical mailing list - ANTONY MARSH
  Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:25:36 -0400
  ...Glad I found mine to be faulty before the long trip west. Smile Peter Marsh Naples FL Vanilla Shake
• Re: It's Friday: Hoppe's #9 Powder Solvent
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:25:39 -0400
  At 06:46 PM 10/10/2008, David Milo wrote... >Dear Buy A Gun Adviser, Not your fault. The OP either can't read...
• Re: Rare "not my fault" van break down..
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Mon, 20 Aug 2018 12:58:05 -0500
  ...Jim On Mon, Aug 20, 2018 at 12:52 PM Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@gmail.com> wrote: > Uhhh.....dude, that was your fault too. You...
• '64 Bus common door fault
  Historical mailing list
  7 Nov 94 15:42
  Hi all, I have discovered a manufacturing fault that some of you may be familiar with. In late '63 VW decided to modify the...
• Re: Ben Huot's coolant bleeding (all over the neighborhood)
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 00:55:05 -0500
  ...The problem was a faulty NEW OEM thermostat and a faulty NEW # 1 temp sensor. Luck was not on my side this weekend... Revving...
• Re: attention first time buyers
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:57:23 -0500
  ...easily forgave her faults and paid a very fair price including the faults and took her home one of the faults was stuck calipers...
• Turn signal woes (splittie)
  Historical mailing list - Jonny Miner
  Tue, 30 Apr 96 14:56:50 UT
  ...When I started I had absolutely no lights and a faulty switch. I've gotten to the point where I have all the lights...
• Arduino Fix for Idle Stabilizer Control
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 3 Jan 2014 11:59:10 -0600
  Well - it appears I have a faulty ISC and it needs replacing. I can run without it for the time being. How is the...
• repost fridge igniter
  Historical mailing list - Fred Brittain
  Sun, 4 Oct 1998 11:56:11 EDT
  Listees, Surely someone has encountered a faulty igniter on a Dometic fridge. Neither Bentley nor the archives give clear advice. Could really use some...
• Re Rough idle,Hesitation,andBackfire
  Historical mailing list - John Mahnken
  Thu, 24 Oct 2002 19:06:05 -0400
  ...Could a bad Throttle switch cause these problems?I wouldn't think that backfire on deceleration could be caused by a faulty throttle switch...
• mystery mechanics
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 7 Feb 2006 20:27:06 -0800
  > > > The installer had routed the cooling tubes backwards to the radiator.... > All the while SmallCar had claimed the radiator was at fault. Never > bothering...
• 14in Empy PSI?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 28 Mar 2009 14:57:32 -0500
  ...Searched for 10 minutes, so probably my fault...but what is the rec pressure for 185/14 Hankook RA08 empty in summer? Thx. Michael...
• Re: Meineke Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Fri, 10 Feb 2006 10:23:44 -0600
  Perhaps less the fault of the auto tech than his boss. (The guy that DOESN"T get his hands dirty!) Al Brase Jim Arnott...
• Re: Overhead console?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 8 Feb 2009 01:59:41 -0800
  ...It's all his fault- string 'im up! Cya, Robert
• Re: O2 sensor necessary or jumper the wires on 85 GL 1.9
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 27 Jun 2010 00:23:04 -0400
  ...However this is not a fault mode and with the sole exception of emissions the engine will run entirely correctly if all its bits...