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Re: 87 Syncro - Vanagon-type Syndrome and Questions
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:49:19 -0700
...The VW pigtail or home-made fixes with a capacitor cure it. The restart cures it because of the power off/on to the...
Re: Puzzled by thesamba instructions: Convert 82D fan wiring to '86 fan.
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Wed, 20 Jul 2016 04:02:51 +0000
...The other small wire should go to the red/blue of the new pigtail. The large live wire should go to the red/white...
Re: Progressive rough running - until ignition reset
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Mon, 27 Dec 2010 17:26:09 -0800
...Third, the factory pigtail works. List wisdom has it that the problem is caused by the vane of the AFM sitting in one spot...
FS: round vanagon headlight buckets..change your headlights from square to round
Historical mailing list
Mon, 2 Apr 2012 13:03:45 -0400
...i also have the wiring pigtail. these will fit all '86-'91 vanagons as well if you want to change from square to round...
Re: E-Code Wiring
Historical mailing list
Wed, 23 Jan 2008 10:10:06 EST
...and then run a pigtail wire from your parking light wire to power your citi lights.. i put e-code 7' rounds in my...
Re: vanagon Digest - 3 Mar 2014 to 4 Mar 2014 (#2014-134)
Historical mailing list - Stephen Henderson
Wed, 5 Mar 2014 05:36:36 -0600
...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aT4S1lIBAY Search on you tube for other methods. --Fuel Injector Pigtail Wiring Connector Plug 83-91 VW Vanagon...
Re: capacitor fix vs. pigtail
Historical mailing list - Sam Williams
Fri, 18 Feb 2005 03:46:47 EST
I chickened out and bought the factory fix for the airflow meter instability problem. This is a cable with some capacitor in the connectors...
Re: 85gl acceleration Flat spot until warmed up
Historical mailing list - TC
Sun, 24 Dec 2006 13:58:27 -0800
> I like to get the new style sockets and > pre crimped pigtail connectors as these make future repairs or testing > easier. I like the...
Re: Injector Plug Rubber Boot Replacement
Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
Sat, 15 Apr 2017 10:14:06 +0000
...6:02 PM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > The connector pigtails are a much better deal. They also fit other > sensors, throttle switches...
Re: Headlight Failure
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 27 Sep 2005 18:45:03 -0400
...Headlight Failure In a message dated 9/27/05 6:04:13 AM, RAlanen@AOL.COM writes: << Kevin, most likely the pigtail sockets have...
1.9L engine parts for sale
Historical mailing list - Matthew
Sat, 28 Aug 2004 09:16:41 -0700
...WITH H PIPE* and pigtail pipes, no press cap Coolant bottle *WITH H PIPE* and press cap, no pigtails AFM and airbox (2 available...
Re: Vanagon Starter relay kit
Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
Wed, 9 Dec 2015 11:02:27 -0800
For a Syncro I would solder a wire pigtail onto the starter spade with heatshrink over it. Then a male spade for the other...
Charging the battery
Historical mailing list - PB
Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:27:24 -0700
...can't wait to start!) Is there any kind of a "pigtail or other type of easy connect gadget just in case the battery...
Re: Temp 2 Sensor Questions
Historical mailing list - TC
Tue, 10 Jul 2007 20:40:33 -0700
...Aftermarket pigtails are available or you can get the good > stuff from the dealer. best deal is here on the connectors http://www.msdignition...
Re: Puzzled by thesamba instructions: Convert 82D fan wiring to '86 fan.
Historical mailing list - William D. Pool
Tue, 19 Jul 2016 22:12:40 -0700
...blue of the new pigtail. > The large live wire should go to the red/white of the new pigtail. > The other large wire should...
Re: Hesitation shuffle
Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
Fri, 9 Feb 2001 06:29:24 EST
...that the dealer has the "recall" info on..they install a "pigtail" in the lead to the airflow sensor, What is happeningis that the...
Re: ISO connector
Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
Mon, 24 Aug 2015 10:37:13 -0400
...A working >> one with pigtails (aka cut out of a parts van) is acceptable. Didn’t see >> the connector available at the online vendors...
Re: A New Perspective on Vanagon Syndrome
Historical mailing list - Joe
Sat, 7 Feb 2009 18:55:46 -0800
...Daves comments of the pigtail masking the real problem > I think Dave's comments are important to remember. And I've had the > same...
Rectangular front grille, headlights, and extra bright bulbs for sale
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Tue, 21 Jun 2005 13:34:03 -0400
...Left and Right headlight assemblies (19 yrs old but still working fine) including wiring pigtails stock bulbs included. Also front grille. All items $30...
Update #2 - Re: Vanagon syndrome...it sucks!
Historical mailing list - Jason Ellis
Mon, 11 Apr 2016 15:20:02 +0000
Ok, Went for a drive on the interstate this weekend Had the syndrome hiccups even with the AFM pigtail! Ugh.... So, I unplugged the...
Hitches, Racks, and Stereos?
Historical mailing list - Nate Saylor
Tue, 12 Apr 2005 10:10:23 -0700
...can get my Eclipse deck in with it's 7 wire pigtails and external digital converter you should be able to fit any regular...
Re: engine dying while driving
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sun, 27 Mar 2011 19:58:41 -0700
...for a short time. That doesn't mean the v.s. pigtail won't help you though. Watch your tach closely the next time...
Re: Vanagon Starter relay kit
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
Wed, 9 Dec 2015 11:13:45 -0800
...When I had the engine out later, I added a pigtail and installed a relay and that worked out fine. But I still relied...
Re: Capacitor fix harnesses for sale
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Fri, 15 Jun 2012 16:23:53 -0700
...wrote: > > > I've suggested to Bus Depot that they have some pigtails made up with the > cap built in. That would be a plug...
Re: Puzzled by thesamba instructions: Convert 82D fan wiring to '86 fan.
Historical mailing list - William D. Pool
Tue, 19 Jul 2016 22:14:39 -0700
...blue of the new pigtail. >> The large live wire should go to the red/white of the new pigtail. >> The other large wire should...
Resetting the ECU and hesitating
Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
Mon, 15 Sep 2003 12:06:03 -0600
...My 86 2.1 2WD van has developed "The Vanagon Syndrome" but BEFORE anybody starts emailing me about capacitors and pigtails and other such...
Re: Is the Pigtail enough? (Vanagon Syndrome)
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Thu, 3 Apr 2003 16:35:35 -0500
On Thu, 3 Apr 2003, Warner, Jeff (DSIO) wrote: > Keep it running long enough to see that it's running real rich > with black...
PS pump switch, engine compartment wiring harness, ECU, starter
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 9 Feb 2016 22:03:16 -0600
...And KUDOS to JAY BROWN for his advice on the starter pigtail and sending me a new starter relay to replace the one that...
Re: engine dying while driving
Historical mailing list - Richard Jones
Sun, 27 Mar 2011 21:47:10 -0600
...Mark asks you to watch you tach when it happens. (oops, maybe Hall Syndrome....) Just remember, I have an original VW pigtail for sale...
Splicing damaged brake pipes???
Historical mailing list - George Wietor
Tue, 8 Jul 2008 18:47:57 -0700
...I have some new 5 mm brake lines with the bubble flare I could use for a pigtail on the distal end. A local...
87 now has round eyes
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Sun, 4 Aug 1996 11:56:44 -0700
...Then I spliced in the connector pigtails for the round lights, leaving the original connectors intact in case I ever want to go back...
Re: PS pump switch, engine compartment wiring harness, ECU, starter
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 10 Feb 2016 14:34:19 -0800
It would be easier to install and access one with pigtails like this: http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx/Inline-Fuse-Circuit-Breaker...
ps Re: Audio help: 3.5MM to RCA pinouts/cabling (new stereo is in)
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:08:38 -0500
...Or have your 1/8" jack on a pigtail with a grommet in the dash. May not look as nice but it will keep...
Re: another spade terminal question - syncro temp gauge sender
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 10 Feb 2013 10:59:15 -0800
Yeah, I could solder a pigtail to it and then have the pigtail terminated with a waterproof connector to stock wire. Probably the best...
Re: Pigtail needed
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 13 Dec 2015 10:22:10 -0500
...Pigtail needed > > I am looking for a Vanagon air flow meter harness...it's the "pigtail" to > address vanagon bucking syndrome. If you have...
Off to Snow Lake (again!)
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Wed, 30 Jun 1999 23:40:07 -0500
...Karen's put her hair in pigtails, and I've got my lederhosen nicely polished for the occasion. Ja! I don't know who...
Re: A New Perspective on Vanagon Syndrome
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sat, 7 Feb 2009 15:34:12 -0800
The issue here is the pigtail isn't a cure for the problem rather a mask. All the pigtail is does as act like...
Re: Vanagon syndrome...it sucks!
Historical mailing list - Jason Ellis
Thu, 7 Apr 2016 16:08:49 +0000
...Peter Lapp driveway camped with us last weekend and was kind enough to give me one of the VW AFM pigtails. I removed my...
Re: PS pump switch, engine compartment wiring harness, ECU, starter
Historical mailing list - Mark Milby
Wed, 10 Feb 2016 06:27:08 -0500
...g:p8EAAOxyJX1TFmlY&vxp=mtr > > http://www.westyventures.com/parts.html > > Necessary pigtail: > > http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1673971 > > Kudos go...
Re: Hello again, Brakes, No-Start, Coolant bleeder, 1985 GL
Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
Thu, 9 Jan 1997 14:57:37 -0600
...turns out after a while of this problem the pigtail wire from the starter to the solenoid burned up. I took the starter apart...
Re: PS pump switch, engine compartment wiring harness, ECU, starter
Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
Wed, 10 Feb 2016 08:24:04 -0700
...g:p8EAAOxyJX1TFmlY&vxp=mtr > > http://www.westyventures.com/parts.html > > Necessary pigtail: > > http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1673971 > > Kudos go...
Re: Electrical Connector dust boots
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Sun, 13 Jun 2010 21:28:47 -0400
...You can get GM pigtails with weatherpack connectors new for cheap. The GM sensors are cheap too and supposedly more accurate than Bosch. Example...
Re: VW Radio pig tail ...
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Fri, 16 Jun 2006 06:23:27 -0700
...http://www.bluespot.co.uk/cables.asp I bought a single pigtail from them once just so I could get an extra power line...
Re: Engine stop in 20 sec
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 1 Sep 2008 21:07:47 -0500
...I cleaned ALL the connectors between the harness and the airbox, including the one where the new pigtail plugs into the original one. Jim...
Re: what is a POL valve
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Thu, 19 May 2005 07:20:14 -0600
...A pigtail hose can be connected and disconnected by hand... no wrench required. These valves also have the old-style POL internal left-hand...
Wire size question.
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:27:01 -0700
...The run will be about 6-8' from the fuse block up to the pigtail that comes right out of the light. I plan...
Re: engine dying while driving
Historical mailing list - Richard Jones
Sun, 27 Mar 2011 18:27:45 -0600
...I have a VW pigtail for sale, but I don't think Joy should buy it. It would not cure her problem. Unfortunately, I...
Re: Broken down, need some advise
Historical mailing list - pcking
Sun, 13 Nov 2016 11:12:29 -0500
...Broken down, need some advise > Ignition pigtail? Not sure what that is (german...). > > However, if battery fine, you should jump the starter motor, from...
Re: All of this talk about seam rust
Historical mailing list - James Felder
Sat, 24 Nov 2012 15:46:41 -0600
...I got the kind that mounts in an angle grinder and has the wires twisted into pigtails. It works like a charm. No muss...
Re: AFM track cleaning wisdom
Historical mailing list - Michael Collum
Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:22:09 -0400
...The truth is that the digijet and digifant AFM systems are wired exactly the same and the pigtail or capacitor fix applies equally to...
Re: A/C drain plugged up?--the pigtail fix
Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
Tue, 20 Jul 1999 22:28:57 -0700
...The pigtails look cute. Can't tell yet if it works. But some sort of sponge system would probably work better. Cheers, Tom Neal...
Re: How does powerwindow motor come out of the door?
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:45:42 -0700
...I don't see why I can't just splice the pigtail from the Golf into the Vanagon connector. If I'm careful I...
ISO connector
Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
Sun, 23 Aug 2015 23:05:00 -0400
...A working one with pigtails (aka cut out of a parts van) is acceptable. Didn’t see the connector available at the online vendors...
Re: Anyone Use These?
Historical mailing list - W Monk
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:14:10 -0400
Those come with some of the 02 sensors that you splice into your factory pigtail. On Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 4:05 PM...
Re: Headlight Failure
Historical mailing list - Kevin
Thu, 29 Sep 2005 19:21:42 -0700
...Headlight Failure In a message dated 9/27/05 6:04:13 AM, RAlanen@AOL.COM writes: << Kevin, most likely the pigtail sockets have...
Broken down, need some advise
Historical mailing list - joe kallo
Sun, 13 Nov 2016 15:35:15 +0000
...I just tested jumping the big red wire to the red wire with black stripe on the ignition pigtail and it turns over. So...
Re: capacitor fix vs. pigtail
Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng.
Fri, 18 Feb 2005 10:37:25 -0500
...I then bought a pigtail from listmember >Bill in Mystic, CT, and hooked it up. I went for about a hundred mile >drive on...
Re: Vanagon Syndrome TSB 92-02: Also Applies To Digijet ?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 21 Jun 2017 15:22:38 -0700
...Ironically, just before moving out of my previous rental garage, I unloaded a bunch of WBX stuff including an OEM AFM pigtail. Ain't...
Re: On tools
Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
Wed, 10 Nov 2004 21:23:03 -0600
...hand-barrow - a tall, strong, heavy , nut-brown man, his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat, his hands ragged...
try this
Historical mailing list - Neal Barrentine
Thu, 24 Aug 2006 21:29:06 -0500
...After nothing I did seemed to make any difference, I finally made a little pigtail to run from the distributor to the engine case...