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• Re: Electrical Saga Continues
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Sun, 17 Mar 2002 16:51:13 EST
  ...We have new plug wires, new ignition coil, new ignition module, new cap and rotor. I also replaced much of the wiring in the...
• Re: locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:34:51 -0700
  ...The (3) caps with VW part # 251 201 553 will open with an ignition key and with any of the 4 different ignition keys...
• no ignition key
  Historical mailing list - Robert Young
  Wed, 11 Jul 2001 23:32:50 -0400
  Ron Salmon of the Bus Depot asked if the door key was the same as ignition or something like that. I still have the...
• Re: Ignition? Constant Duty or Constant charge
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Sat, 2 Jun 2001 17:37:22 -0400
  Just thinking outloud, as the Haltech I have on an old Porsche does not have ignition mapping. Could the constant duty describe a single...
• Eating ignition switches - yucky
  Historical mailing list - Dustin Fitch
  Mon, 31 May 2004 19:35:27 EDT
  If you are familiar with the steering lock housing, lock cylinder and ignition/starter switch on any of the 85' ish vans, and the...
• Re: replacing lock cylinders + ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 07:02:45 -0400
  ...can the lock cylinders be replaced without changing the > door handles and the ignition switch. > > I'm suspecting the ignition is a PIA and...
• WTB ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 11 May 2014 17:36:14 -0500
  Who out there in vanagon-parts-land is selling non-Meyle German ignition switches? Jim
• Re: Lights out last night.
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 6 Nov 2006 09:01:18 -0800
  probably your ignition switch... see http://carboncow.net/vanagon/projects/ignition_switch.htm
• RE: '71 Ignition Problems
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 05 Jun 1996 08:47:00 -0700 (PDT)
  >Finally got around to getting the '71 camper ready for the camping season. >Tried to start it and found there to be no ignition...
• Re: '85 Engine hesitation help
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Kitts
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:39:29 -0700
  ...a bad ignition switch will allow cranking without supplying > spark or fuel. > > The ignition switch has multiple contacts and one of the failure > modes...
• Re: locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Richard Duvernay
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 12:13:37 -0700
  I too "like" the ignition keyed cap on mine...but what I really "love" is the big hiss....it's like letting a locked...
• Re: Ignition Switch "Su" Power
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:01:28 -0500
  At 07:50 PM 1/25/2013, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >I have never heard of SU power from an ignition switchin a Vanagon...
• Re: Ignition switch #2 in 2 months
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hill
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 19:14:38 -0600
  I may be off base here, but isn't the headlight relay issue also involved with the ignition switch total load also? Wouldn't...
• Re: key code??
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 11:35:27 EDT
  key code is on ignition cylinder and drivers door lock.. to remove the ignition cylinder you need to drill a small hole in the...
• Ignition Switch Procedure?
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 00:36:04 +0000
  Anybody have the procedure for replacing the ignition switch? Thanks, David Wilhite 84' Westy Middle Tennessee
• Re: Locking Gas Cap
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Fri, 29 Jun 2007 09:26:56 -0400
  ...not the ignition key. I'd >say that most replacement caps are of this type. I have my gas key >alongside the ignition key...
• Re: Disabling the fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 12:42:24 -0500
  ...I suppose with the fuel pump kill switch in the kill position I should be able to play the radio with the ignition turned...
• Re: Igntion coil failure
  Historical mailing list - John
  Wed, 19 Jul 2000 13:15:47 -0400
  ...The "transistorized > ignition control unit" in the ECU controls both the voltage and firing > of the coil. Hi Stuart, Thanx for the suggestion. It...
• remove ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 16:34:38 -0400
  Group: How does one remove the ignition switch from the steering column 1986 van....? clarence pinehurst, nc.
• Ignition Switch?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Cebula
  Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:00:58 -0700
  ...out an ignition switch?� Am I even right in assuming that these problems are related?� It wansn't long after the ignition switch started...
• Re: Bright lights stuck
  Historical mailing list - James Flanigan
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 23:20:51 EST
  In response to my bright light problem, Tyrone responds: "Another symptom of a dying ignition switch." I find this extremely interesting as just last...
• Re: No Start Scenario
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Wed, 11 Mar 2015 15:47:21 -0700
  ...I'm unclear IF that circuit is > energized from the FI Relay OR the ignition switch. So this is where I > am stuck. > > FP...
• 1980 Westy ignition quits
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 10:37:51 -0700
  ...1980 Westy ignition quits > > > >> I'm in Lincoln City Oregon on vacation till September. We've been > >>all over the place, Olympic Peninsula, Seattle...
• Re: Vanagon engine fire or mishap in Roanoke, Va
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 5 Dec 2010 10:00:40 -0800
  ...Gasoline Ignition What hasn't been mentioned in this entire thread is that gasoline or gasoline vapors will only ignite at a critical mix...
• Ignition Problem
  Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 09:51:41 -0800
  ...It cranks, but there is no evidence of ignition. In the process of replacing the belts, I pulled the distributor wires off of the...
• Re: Ignition switch - no start
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 5 Jul 2005 12:10:10 -0700
  ...1987 - Vanagon Syncro Occasionally when I turn the ignition switch to start up, I get all the dash lights, etc. but no ignition at...
• Re: ignition troubles
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:04:10 -0700
  Sounds like the ignition switch is at fault. Or the connector. Regardless, AFAIK, ign. switches are a common problem in terms of wear and...
• Re: [T2] Distributor for electronic ignition
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 6 Apr 2006 15:26:34 -0700
  ...http://www.oldvolkshome.com/ignition.htm#V8083CA http://www.oldvolkshome.com/ignition.htm#V8083FD http://www.oldvolkshome.com/ignition.htm#V8384 -- Jim Thompson 84...
• Re: Ignition switch question (got it...thanks for the help)
  Historical mailing list - cybor punk
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 15:55:10 -0700
  ...Ignition switch question Hi all On my 85 Jetta the stereo is wired in such a that when the key is inserted into the...
• Re: Fuel pressure too high
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 4 Mar 2018 23:13:23 -0500
  ...Could be ignition switch, 15-circuit wire to coil positive, coil, ignition driver module on 1.9l, ECU on 2.1l, idle stab module...
• Re: battery relay question
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Tue, 15 May 2001 20:02:04 -0700
  Just check voltage on fuse panel going thru fuses with ignition on and one showing 12v you can use for relay. I think i...
• Ignition Switch "Work Around"
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 06:38:50 -0700
  Ken, I bought a "spare" ignition switch from you last year to have for "emergency." I may have need for it now, since starting...
• '71 Ignition Problems
  Historical mailing list - Captain
  Wed, 5 Jun 96 07:16 EST
  ...Tried to start it and found there to be no ignition. I decided the battery was dead. It HAD been there for a long...
• electronic ignition in '71/1600?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Apr 1996 11:11:29 -0700
  Anyone have opinions (naah, not here) on electronic ignition conversion kits? I have a 71 with a stock 1600 engine. Specifically, a fellow 71...
• Rewiring parking lights to switch with ignition
  Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
  Thu, 9 May 2002 07:42:09 -0700
  The headlights on my �89 Westy go out when the ignition is turned off, but the parking lights stay on. I�m sure there...
• Re: ignition switch part #
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 14:05:45 -0800
  ...ignition switch part # > I've narrowed my problems down to the electrical ignition switch in the > steering column thanks to list help... > > Now, can...
• Re: Spare Ignition
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 4 Sep 2010 17:35:31 -0500
  ...On my '91 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Campmobile, the audio is completely independent of the ignition switch. It certainly is independent of the ignition, the...
• Re: electronic ignition in '71/1600?
  Historical mailing list - R.D. Robertson
  Thu, 18 Apr 1996 16:34:52 -0500
  Steve Tokar wrote: > > Anyone have opinions (naah, not here) on electronic ignition conversion > kits? I have a 71 with a stock 1600 engine. > > Specifically...
• Re: No start/ Yes spark II
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 3 Nov 2011 17:43:03 -0700
  What Scott was saying is that the ignition switch can be good in the ON position but fail to keep the connection when you...
• Ignition? Constant Duty or Constant charge
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 2 Jun 2001 14:21:59 -0500
  On one of the ignition maps on this haltech FI system, ity has a choice of "constant duty" or" Constant Charge" type igniton. Does...
• Ignition Timing Setting??
  Historical mailing list - Jack Ck.
  Mon, 16 Jun 1997 22:36:36 -0700
  Does anyone know how to set the ignition timing on a 87 Vanagon and has a used Service Manual for sale?
• Re: IGNITION SWITCH SNAFU
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 15 Feb 2003 21:47:05 -0700
  ...6mm hex bolt that holds ignition switch housing to collum; 10. place ignition key in switch and turn on to "run" position; 11. using...
• Re: Electrical Saga Continues
  Historical mailing list - Andrew
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 06:55:39 -0800
  ...Does the >ignition module, which is connected to the ECU by a white wire, trigger the >injectors by sending an electrical charge from the...
• Re: Ignition Coil and Hall sender (resolved)
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Sat, 29 May 2004 10:21:37 -0400
  ...The ignition key is the culprit.When I turn on the ignition key until I hit the stopper, the motor is cranking without firing...
• Re: Vanagon GL 90 2.1L engine unexpectedly stalls while driving
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Thu, 20 May 2004 08:26:45 -0700
  --- AJordans <aljordans@comcast.net> wrote: > How much stuff do you have hanging off your ignition > key? > Try jiggling the key in the ignition to...
• WTB: CA 81-83 air cooled Fuel Injection & Ignition System
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 13:11:38 -0400
  ...211-905-115-B, Ignition Coil 3. 191-905-351-B, Hall Control unit, transistorized coil ignition unit 8. 251-906-083, Idle stabilizer...
• Re: Rubber head key with VW logo,
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:34:30 -0700
  I've heard this also, but have only seen evidence of worn lock tumblers on VW door locks, not the ignition. I've had...
• Burnt ignition coil wire
  Historical mailing list - Jim Grergory
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 18:40:14 EDT
  Does anyone know what would cause my ignition coil wire to burn at the distributor on my 84. Thanks, Jim Gregory
• Ignition switch - no start
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Jul 2005 13:57:18 -0400
  ...1987 - Vanagon Syncro Occasionally when I turn the ignition switch to start up, I get all the dash lights, etc. but no ignition at...
• Re: locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:09:03 -0600
  My 84 separate gas cap key has an A110 on it & is different than the top 1/2 of my ignition key. YMMV, Mr...
• ignition lock
  Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
  Sun, 1 Apr 2007 13:17:21 -0700
  ...key won't go into the ignition lock It's becoming difficult to get the ignition key into the ignition lock. Key turns fine...
• Re: At Least 22 VW Busses Stolen...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Oct 2002 09:51:17 EDT
  ...screws, and drill a hole in the potmetal ignition housing on the side of the ignition with a cordless drill, and press down on...
• Re: 85 Vanagon - Ignition electrical switch
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 25 Mar 2006 20:39:26 -0500
  Here's a writeup on changing the ignition switch: http://www.vanagain.com/how2ign.htm Mike AAG - Larry Word wrote: > My daily driver does...
• Re: Switched power for 84 vanagon radio
  Historical mailing list - Keese, Brian W
  Thu, 27 Jul 2000 14:54:28 -0500
  ...Hook up the hot wire to one side of the switch, and the ignition switched wire to the other, then hook the radio power...
• Re: Spare Ignition
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 4 Sep 2010 17:47:11 -0500
  Hey Dave, Per others help, I jumped the blue wire from the audio to the red ignition wire in the steering column so I...
• Re: Splitfire Sparkplugs
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 9 Dec 1995 10:20:05 -0400
  ...The bottom line was that for a vehicle whose ignition system was marginal the splitfires would give a 'noticeable' improvement. For a vehicle whose...
• Re: can't get ignition switch housing off steering column
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 19:35:42 -0600
  ...6mm hex bolt that holds ignition switch housing to collum; 10. place ignition key in switch and turn on to "run" position; 11. using...
• ignition woes
  Historical mailing list - Mervyn Readman
  Sun, 29 Jun 2003 14:04:16 EDT
  ...Needless to say I made a clumsy effort at hooking up a dual battery relay up to the ignition. It must have gotten caught...
• '87 Radio Power Source
  Historical mailing list - Chris Pittack
  Tue, 15 Jul 1997 22:27:13 -0700
  ...The ones I've found are only "hot" when the key is in the "ignition on" position and I can hear the fuel running...
• electronic ignition
  Historical mailing list - Yanik B�chard
  Tue, 22 Feb 2005 08:40:12 -0500
  I would like to go from points to electronic ignition in my 81 westy. Which to choose? compufire or pertronix... Thanks. ________________ Yanik B. 81...