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• Re: Tools and parts for Baja trip plus
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 15 Aug 2014 08:02:18 -1000
  ...bailing wire .... needle noise pliers and electrical kit ..test light, jumper wires, fuses ..that sort of stuff. and for sure an Remote Starter Switch...
• Re: hella 2nd battery kit
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Wed, 14 Jun 2000 23:09:00 EDT
  ...writes: << > The Hella dual battery kit comes with a relay (with an unknown amperage handling > capability), some wires of various colors, and a wiring...
• Re: 2nd Battery setup questions
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 00:10:33 -0800
  ...It's >used to "power" the kit according the wirewerks folks. I wondering if I >really have to run the wire back to the...
• second battery relay kit
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Thu, 1 Aug 2002 08:46:51 -0700
  ...but also to power a kitchenette. Ok, that solves the problem of having to figure out how to wire from the 2nd battery to...
• Unknown Battery drain!!
  Historical mailing list - gneiss9
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:49:01 -0600
  I went to roll down the windows in my '91GL Westy today and no juice; I've just recently installed an Aux Battery kit...
• Re: 86 syncro doesn't start
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Sat, 27 Sep 2008 13:31:59 -0700
  ...a tool ) in your tool kit. > You've previously rigged a 'starter trigger' wire ( tied into the trigger > wire to the starter solenoid, which...
• Re: 86 syncro doesn't start
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Berlett
  Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:00:11 -0400
  ...a tool ) in your tool kit. >> You've previously rigged a 'starter trigger' wire ( tied into the trigger >> wire to the starter solenoid, which...
• Re: was fav 12 V acc, now 2nd battery relay system
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 21 Feb 2007 17:21:28 -0800
  ...or you can wire to the > > ignition switch so that paralleling the > > batteries when starting is > > automatic. > > > > Either way, you'll need to use...
• Re: Vanagon Starter relay kit
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 8 Dec 2015 15:50:45 -0800
  ...Vanagon Starter relay kit That Samba beetle thread relay wiring isn't quite the way I would do it on a Vanagon. The starter...
• Re: 1988 GL - Headlights out - need wiring circuit diagrams
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 28 Dec 2012 12:23:19 -0500
  If I recall you have added some type of headlight relay kit. Since I/we don't know exactly how it was wired it...
• Relay Kit for Starters
  Historical mailing list - McGinnis Terry
  24 Jun 1996 11:46:21 -0800
  ...the ends of the color-coded wires for easy hook-up. I still didn't install the kit for about three more weeks, but...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:33:20 -0700
  ...The Bentley says this wire is Black/White but mine is black/ > yellow. With the ignition switch on, I only had 5 to 6...
• Single relay kit arrived... now what?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 26 Dec 2003 15:16:51 -0600
  ...of the ignition circuit" won't help me, it has to be on the level of "start with the two red wires going into...
• Re: 86 syncro doesn't start
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:03:23 -0700
  ...a tool ) in your tool kit. >> You've previously rigged a 'starter trigger' wire ( tied into the trigger >> wire to the starter solenoid, which...
• Re: Progressive rough running - until ignition reset
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:00:04 -0500
  ...lights, shut off the ignition, >>> and >>> then hit the switch again. She fired right up, purring like a >>> kitten. No >>> more trouble......... until well...
• Re: Progressive rough running - until ignition reset
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 27 Dec 2010 18:20:02 -0500
  ...lights, shut off the ignition, and > then hit the switch again. She fired right up, purring like a kitten. No > more trouble......... until well...
• Re: Electrical Gurus help needed 88 van.kinda long
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sun, 28 Jul 2002 19:24:20 -0400
  ...I then ran a jumper wire from hot in the ignition switch harness straight to the starter...fired right up. So, I knew i...
• Re: Puzzle - strange
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 18 Feb 2014 08:41:54 -0800
  It is common for someone to have added an aux battery and then wired it to run the kitchen. The aux battery gets charged...
• 1.9L engine parts
  Historical mailing list - Connor McBryde
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 15:46:03 -0500
  ...Bosch factory rebuilt 90 amp alternator with remaining warranty Bosch ignition wire set Bosch distributor cap, rotor Bosch oxygen sensor, single wire Water pump...
• Re: Accessory circuit on ignition switch dead
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 07 Mar 1997 21:07:20 -0800
  ...wipers don't work .. > > No 12v coming out of the ignition SW (black wire with yl strip). > > Anyone taken one of these apart? Can...
• Re: Help with Dometic 12v wiring
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:45:21 -0400
  ...Help with 12v Dometic wiring > > >> No, the wire that seems to come from the ignition switch is really a >> ground wire of sorts, through...
• Re: Help with Dometic 12v wiring
  Historical mailing list - Rick Foster
  Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:07:18 -0400
  ...Help with 12v Dometic wiring > > >> No, the wire that seems to come from the ignition switch is really a >> ground wire of sorts, through...
• Re: Starter doesn't work on long trips
  Historical mailing list - Sam Williams
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 12:16:46 EDT
  ...the next fix was to run a pair of wires up to a switch on the dash to use when the ignition-switch did...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 19 Apr 2008 20:48:13 -0700
  ...The Bentley says this wire is Black/White but mine is black/ > yellow. With the ignition switch on, I only had 5 to 6...
• Re: vanagon starter question
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 21:24:54 -0400
  ...The premise is that > the tickle/start wire from the ignition doesn't carry enough current to > actuate the solenoid when hot, maybe this...
• eWesty
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Thu, 3 Apr 2003 16:10:34 -0800
  ...Wireless keyboard & gyroscopic mouse - Start/Hibernate on ignition No, Stan, it does not have an 8-track, but it does have a kitchen sink...
• Jacobs Compusensor ignition system FS/71 beetle stuff and some VG parts.
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 30 Jan 2003 03:45:33 -0600
  ...this is the kit. I think I paid over 200 bucks for this module. Only requires a point style ignition. Easily mounts on the...
• Re: no headlights cept pulling back on turn signal stick - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 12 Aug 2006 06:19:18 EDT
  ...The other is to make the kit simple to install for the non electricians who order the kit ! If you know your way around...
• Re: vanagon starter question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 20:03:41 -0500
  ...Could be > bad wiring from the ignition switch(giving low voltage > when hot), could be a sticky solenoid, could be > corroded wires at the...
• Re: Vanagon Starter relay kit
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Tue, 8 Dec 2015 16:02:31 -0800
  ...Vanagon Starter relay kit > > That Samba beetle thread relay wiring isn't quite the way I would do it on a Vanagon. > > The starter...
• Re: Brake Light Troubleshooting Tips?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 8 Jun 2014 16:41:29 -0700
  ...Pull the wires off the switches and jump the pairs with wire or paperclips (ignition on) to see if your brake lights work. Jumping...
• Electrical Gurus help needed 88 van.kinda long
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Sat, 27 Jul 2002 17:03:55 -0400
  ...I then ran a jumper wire from hot in the ignition switch harness straight to the starter...fired right up. So, I knew i...
• Re: Tools and parts for Baja trip plus
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 15 Aug 2014 08:43:48 -0400
  Ignition switch headlight bulb tire plugging equip. 12V air compressor jumper cables coolant wiper blade fuses dvm elect. wire On Thu, Aug 14, 2014...
• Re: No headlights
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 18 Dec 2014 08:54:47 -0800
  ...install GoWesty instrument foil replacement kit. >> >> I’ve done no troubleshooting so far. (Other that cycle headlight, dimmer >> and ignition switches a few times...
• Re: Stuck Solenoid????
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Tue, 7 Sep 2004 23:46:45 -0800
  ...sure on how your solenoid is wired, but on my > 81 it is direct from the ignition switch. As the > switch wears, a voltage...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak VE3SMF
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:01:41 -0800
  ...Alternator Wiring Harness Upgrade Kit will be included to improve reliable power to this point (3) Ignition power—black wire splice connection inside same...
• FS: '89 CARAT[via LSMTP - see www.lsoft.com]
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Nov 1997 12:11:21 -0500
  ...new bearings new rings complete engine seal kit valve job other recent work: new 02 sensor, dist. cap, dist rotor, ignition wires, tailpipe spout...
• Electric confusion
  Historical mailing list - Jim Maginel
  Wed, 05 Feb 1997 10:02:53 -0600
  ...use one battery for ignition purposes only, and run everything else off the second battery? or should I just wire them together, and if...
• Re: Electrical Fire in the Engine Bay
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:27:48 -0400
  ...cover through which all those wires go, was melted along the bottom, all the way from the ignition box across the front (towards the...
• Re: [Fwd: starter/ignition weird]
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 13 Jan 2001 12:21:02 -0600
  ...writes: > > > > << at bus-boys.com I have seen a inexpensive > > ignition bypass kit that is supposed to direct more current straight thru to > > the...
• Re: Bad ground. WAS; Hmm. Headlights don't ...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 15 Nov 2010 05:42:25 -0800
  ...The relay kits are a great idea to reduce the load on the ignition switch and headlight switch. Making the front grounds independent and...
• Re: Stereo wiring question
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Thu, 24 Feb 2005 07:40:47 -0700
  ...Black wire, as the ignition switch is already loaded heavily by the lighting circuit (unless you have added a headlight relay kit, then you...
• Re: Dual battery relay blowing fuses
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 24 Mar 2006 07:52:27 -0800
  ...and running, not to use the > ignition switch. Indeed. From looking at a picture of the GoWesty kit picture I can't tell much...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 03:53:16 -0700
  ...Also, realize that the green wires to/from the coil are for ignition pulses not power. Your use of a jumper wire to test...
• Re: Wiring in 2nd battery on Westy..
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 11 Mar 2006 11:31:57 -0800
  ...The list vendors sell a kit for the gas tank, such as: http://www.vanagain.com/ look for gastankkit1 or http://www.busdepot.com...
• Re: 2.5L 120HP waterboxer.....that runs on 91 octane......90mm stroke by 94mm bore....and pases smog...hmmm?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 22:45:56 -0700
  ...UPDATE KITS W/38 MM VENTURIES) 500 PERTRONIX IGNITION IGNITOR DIGITAL 58 OIL FILLER NECK WITH BREATHER 12 MSD WIRES PLUG WIRES 50 ALTERNATOR...
• Re: Progressive rough running - until ignition reset
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 28 Dec 2010 00:51:23 -0600
  ...lights, shut off the ignition, and >> then hit the switch again. She fired right up, purring like a kitten. No >> more trouble......... until well...
• Re: Help with Dometic 12v wiring
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:13:25 -0700
  ...Help with 12v Dometic wiring >> >> >>> No, the wire that seems to come from the ignition switch is really a >>> ground wire of sorts, through...
• Re: no cold start/hard start relay kit
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Sat, 19 Jan 2002 11:09:39 -0500
  ...I disconnected the wire at the ignition switch that sends power to the starter when the switch is turned....then I put 12 v...
• Re: Go Westy tune up kit
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:11:21 -0700
  ...Will work on 83.5-84 1.9 if 85-on Ignition Wires utilized) 03 214 86-Early 90 w/"205M" Distributor to vin...
• Rough idle, then stalling and now the solution
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Wed, 16 Sep 1998 21:48:24 -0700
  ...While doing this I felt a shock from the coil wire on top of the distributor! Turning the ignition off, I touched the coil...
• Re: Elec Ig and low revs
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Apr 1995 09:12:38 -0700
  >I have a question about electronic ignition. I understand the benefit >derived from these in terms of better spark throughout the rpm range. >Better...
• Re: Vanagon Starter relay kit
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 9 Dec 2015 09:41:26 -0800
  ...Vanagon Starter relay kit Don't you need to drop the gas tank to replace the wire? Think I ran into that headache. Jeff...
• Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 16:33:43 -0700
  ...I just grab one of each fuel injection and ignition parts from my parts pile...........for whatever vanagon I'm making the kit for...
• Deals on Bentley manuals and other Vanagon parts!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 22 Jan 1999 23:40:33 -0500
  ...head, w/sealant, waterboxers, $37.99 (30) CV boot kit, all Vanagon, $7.88 (80) Ignition wire set, waterboxer,$25.99 (10) Clutch kit...
• Re: Headlight Alarm
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:52:01 -0700
  ...my buzzer wired thankyouverymuch. >> >> -- >> RJS >> >> On 07/28/2011 02:28 PM, Old Volks Home wrote: >>> The Headlight OFF feature with Ignition OFF was...
• Re: Stereo wiring question
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Wed, 23 Feb 2005 22:30:00 -0500
  ...Black wire, as the ignition switch is already loaded heavily by the lighting circuit (unless you have added a headlight relay kit, then you...
• Re: Starter Amplifier Question? 3rd request
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Lee Harrison
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 22:10:05 +0100
  ...With the ignition switched on it would start the engine - without the ignition it'll turn the engine over, for instance for compression testing...
• Upcoming Maint
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 14:12:09 -0400
  ...Filter - Genuine Orig Equip Mann/Mahle Air Filter - Genuine Mann/Mahle Ignition Wire Set - Orig Equip Bosch/Beru I also have a front turn...
• The Real Starter Problem Found. Now I Need a Wiring Harness
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sun, 13 Jul 2014 19:50:43 -0400
  ...By Wednesday, I ran a new wire from the solenoid to the ignition switch. Starter problem solved...or so I thought. One listee suggested...