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Re: Passenger side electric mirror not working advice needed.....
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Sat, 26 Jan 2002 12:44:54 -0800
...Passenger side electric mirror not working advice needed..... > Anyone know a troubleshooting procedure for this? > > > Adam P > > 81 Vanagon Westy (The Brick) > 70 Single...
Re: Electrical connection prep.
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 10 Apr 2020 12:22:52 -0700
...That's an important difference to note; I see what you mean: ====== " Stabilant 22 is an electrically active material which stays resident within a...
Re: [Syncro] Electrical issue - 1987 Syncro GL
Historical mailing list - Don in Phoenix
Tue, 20 Apr 2004 20:14:52 -0700
...Syncro@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [Syncro] Electrical issue - 1987 Syncro GL > > Hello all - > > I am having an electrical issue with my Syncro, and thought that...
Re: Todd's crappy Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Wed, 23 Feb 2000 14:45:47 EST
...I lived in Britain for 30 years, driving mostly British cars, and had no more trouble with the electrics than I have had here...
Re: Was 2nd battery relay system; now Voltmeter
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Mon, 19 Feb 2007 17:13:01 -0800
...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR Todd Last typed: > Is there any reason why you...
Re: Electrical Cheat Sheet For Vanagon Dummies?
Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:41:11 -0600
...If I had any electrical knowledge or experience I'd >> help - but I don't sooo.... Anyone else? >> >> On Mon, Jul 14, 2008 at...
Re: Power Window Woes... Can someone help?
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Thu, 20 May 2004 20:59:04 -0400
...In power windows the motive power is the electric motor which turns the regulator, which in turn moves the cable. My problem was simple...
Vanarusche? Vanschru? Subagonsche?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Mon, 3 Apr 2000 10:30:19 +1200
...This would leave me the option of using the SVX electrics if Hobert Kennedy gets his SVX conversion electrics sorted out by then. Problem...
Re: Electric utility connection
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Tue, 16 Apr 2019 19:49:22 -0300
...I am replacing my electric utility connection on the side of the bus. There is some kind of putty just around the edge of...
Re: Electrical Gremlin
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:35:28 -0800
...My question for you electrical gurus on the List, where would I start to track down this evil gremlin. Everything seems normal but obviously...
Re: Electrical Gremlin
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Fri, 18 Jan 2013 13:26:09 -0600
...My question for you electrical gurus on the List, where would I start to track down this evil gremlin. Everything seems normal but obviously...
Re: temp gauge not working right...
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Mon, 13 Aug 2018 08:21:02 -0700
...a lesson learn as for any electrical problem on our old vans.. *first chasing the ground before doing anything*. This is my first electrical...
Re: Taking electric mirror's off the door
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Tue, 12 Apr 2011 06:49:39 -0400
...body man tells me he can't seem to ge the electric mirror "plug through the door". (Removing them to paint.) Any explanations please...
Re: Adding an aux battery to a Westy
Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
Wed, 10 Sep 1997 12:54:27 EDT
...http://www.vanagon.com/info/faq/#electrical OR http://www.vanagon.com/info/vehicles/beethoven/electrical.html Jim Thompson Sherwood Automotive * The Old Volks...
Stretch web site updated, "Power of two" pictures.
Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
Fri, 2 Oct 1998 01:59:32 -0800
...Several EVs (Electric Vehicles) http://www.evcl.com/strvan/strvan.html http://www.evcl.com/Picprev.html Electric Vehicle Components Ltd. (650) 494-9255
Re: Courtneys' Air vs Water Dilemma
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Mon, 7 Aug 2000 22:04:00 +1300
...If you want to spend the money, a Loaf can be fitted with all the mod cons...and a Split too, minus electric windows...
Re: electrical whoes - help needed
Historical mailing list
Mon, 9 Jul 2001 10:37:53 EDT
...Otherwise, maybe it is a short or faulty electric eye? I am really just taking some shots in the dark as my knowledge of...
Re: moisture/hesitation update
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 21 May 2008 16:28:16 -0700
...I'm guessing this is just a silly electrical problem. > Time to start wrapping everything in electrical tape? > > I figure my situation can't...
Re: PS Re: Electrical Question: Adding charger ports for accecories
Historical mailing list - Trooz
Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:26:02 -0800
...1:35 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: PS Re: Electrical Question: Adding charger ports for > accecories > > Actually an excellent and culturally appropriate...
Re: Strange electrical question.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 11 Oct 2019 21:43:40 +0000
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Re: Electrical Fire in the Engine Bay
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:25:41 -0700
RE: Engine Bay Fire First rule of troubleshooting: What was worked on last?
Re: [NVC] Create electricity-free cooler
Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:29:36 -0400
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Homemade roof rack
Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
Tue, 26 May 2009 17:13:41 -0700
Anyone have any solutions for a homemade roofrack? I'm thinking electrical conduit and a pipe bender
Re: Stalling at Idle
Historical mailing list - Tom Davis
Fri, 26 Jul 2002 07:26:00 EDT
Check to see if you may have knocked a vaccum hose or electrical connection loose. Tom
Re: Electric Supercharger
Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
Sat, 4 Dec 2004 17:22:08 -0700
Entity Andrew Grebneff spoke thus: > diaphragm Can we still say that word? I think Andrew needs probation...
Re: looking for online calculator for electricity
Historical mailing list - Tim Schneider
Thu, 6 Jan 2005 16:03:53 -0700
That would be 'Ohm's Law... http://www.the12volt.com/ohm/ohmslaw.asp
Re: Electrical Nightmare?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:42:44 -0500
You might find something helpful here for ignition switch replacement: http://www.vanagain.com/how2ign.htm Mike
Re: Retrofit Electric Pumps and a 110V pre-heat circulating system
Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:26:29 -0500
Don't forget to plug it in at work!
Re: eBus project: A T2 Westfalia converted with electric motor and LiIon batteries.
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:57:43 -0400
...A T2 Westfalia converted with electric motor and LiIon batteries. With rather more modest goals (building an eBike) I was reading the electric vehicle...
Re: Di-Electric Grease....Magic Stuff
Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:04:15 -0800
...Di-Electric Grease....Magic Stuff Since it's a slow news day on The List....let me toss this one out: Di-Electric Grease...
Re: my e mail about the electric VW vintage bus
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Sat, 28 Mar 2020 01:46:07 +0000
...noticed any > comment about it > > The idea of VW creating an electric chases for a vintage bus is quiet > interesting > > Not terribly practical for...
Solar panel deal !
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 30 Apr 2010 20:30:08 EDT
...Kyocera KD135GX-LPU 135 Watt 12 Volt Solar Electric Panel *WEEKLY SPECIAL*_ (http://store.solar-electric.com/kyso130wa12v.html) Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario...
Solar Electricity for Vanagon
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Wed, 9 Nov 94 18:18:24 PST
...The name of the place is Solar Electric, if anyone is interested, and their phone # is 1-800-842-5678. But if youz peoples...
Re: A new thread . . .
Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
Tue, 19 Jan 1999 16:58:43 -0800
...of two" Several EVs (Electric Vehicles) http://www.evcl.com/strvan/strvan.html http://www.evcl.com/Picprev.html Electric Vehicle Components Ltd. (650...
Re: Front turn signals
Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
Mon, 24 Jul 2000 15:25:53 -0400
...Did you check you rear turn signal? >Need a little electrical help with the front yellow turn signals on my 81. > >The drivers side...
Re: Ok someone will have to explain to me...
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sat, 6 Apr 2002 02:28:57 +1200
...Japanese cars have far better electrics, or at least Toyotas do, but don't expect reliable electrics from mr Lucas (the English Prince of...
Re: heater blower replacement
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Tue, 5 Aug 2003 14:38:53 -0400
...In electrical systems, resistance in a circuit means that some electricity is converted to heat. If too much resistance is in a circuit, the...
Vanarusche? Vanschru? Subagonsche?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Fri, 31 Mar 2000 10:34:25 +1200
...This would leave me the option of using the SVX electrics if Hobert Kennedy gets his SVX conversion electrics sorted out by then. Problem...
Re: westy interior install, was Re: westy kitchen mod question
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:06:08 -0700
...The body on my syncro needs work anyhoo, so if i come into money and buy an electric fridge, I'll patch the hole...
Re: bizarre electrical problem (kinda urgent)
Historical mailing list - DAN WILKIN
Sat, 24 Feb 2001 08:26:40 -0800
...bizarre electrical problem (kinda urgent) Sorry if this is too obvious, but is a battery terminal contacting the metal battery case? ----- Original Message ----- From...
Electric antenna for Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Wed, 2 May 2001 11:00:46 -0700
I have an electric retractable antenna on my Vanagon. I looked through my paperwork, and I got the antenna from antennaworld (http://www.antennaworld...
Re: Electric power vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:40:58 -0700
...Re-gen electric motor. But still, the Westy, as much as I love mine, is still too heavy to make this worthwhile. If you...
Re: New battery chemistries to watch for
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:24:07 -0700
...China is also driving the electric vehicle revolution. It has not yet reached cars, but the Chinese are buying 23 million electric bikes, scooters...
Re: electric or hydraulic power steering
Historical mailing list - Tom C
Fri, 18 Mar 2022 23:01:57 -0400
...Been researching the electrical steering kits, seems like >> > > the downside is I'd lose the collapsibility of the steering column >> > > in the >> > event >> > > of...
Re: Electrical Gremlin
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:10:18 -0600
...My question for you electrical gurus on the List, where would I start to track down this evil gremlin. Everything seems normal but obviously...
Re: dometic frig from ...
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Wed, 5 Jun 2024 07:45:00 -0400
Hi Mike, Another option to consider is a stand alone electric cooler. My 84 came with the GW elimination kit. The extra storage is...
Re: interesting article on our van passion
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Wed, 8 Jul 2020 21:32:16 -0500
...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wd20rpM0XoQ Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com - Electric Brewery Info www.towercooler.com - Beer Tower Cooler http://goo...
Re: Sink pump improvement?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:06:26 -0700
...Have you had a look at the pump? Cleaned any debris from the input? Got good electrical connections to the pump? Dennis was in...
Re: How to replace the electric motor
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Tue, 4 Jul 2017 07:07:51 -0400
...Does anyone know if there is >> a >> > > someone that refurbish those electric motors? >> > > >> > > Best regards. >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > Salutations >> > > >> > > Gilles Turmel >> > > >> > >> > >> >
Re: Vanagons as electric vehicles and other stuff....
Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
Sun, 4 May 2008 22:38:36 -0400
>> There was a movie made called, "Who killed the electric car?" that was VERY revealing. It is available on Netflix and probably on Blockbuster...
Re: Voltage regulator or some other electrical issue??
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Mon, 5 Dec 2011 10:17:33 -0800
RE: Electrical problems that imply either battery or alternator problems Annie, you (or your mechanic) needs to put a volt meter on the battery...
Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators (RTGs) vs Solar Panels
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 2 May 2010 23:44:43 -0500
...But these generators use a source of heat combined with a a thermo-electrical unit to produce electrical power, and that fact should be...
Re: Electric Problem Solved - I Hope
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 5 Jan 2010 21:03:50 -0800
...COM> Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 6:34 PM Subject: Re: Electric Problem Solved - I Hope > At 09:32 PM 1/5/2010, Scott...
Re: different ways to fix a vanagon
Historical mailing list - harald.nancy
Fri, 24 Oct 1997 15:25:38 -0700
...One is a mechanic, one an electrician, and the third one, a computer programmer. All of a sudden the vanagon begins to stall and...
purchase advice sought
Historical mailing list - Ken Baldwin
Tue, 29 Jun 1999 09:58:33 -0700
...Did they make refrigerators (Westy conversion) that only ran on electricty? Wouldn't that drain the battery pretty fast when you weren't running...
Re: Need muffler in N TX
Historical mailing list - Dylan Spurgin
Sat, 12 Apr 2003 14:32:14 -0500
...Dylan Spurgin >81 Westy - "Elly" The Electric Elephant >spurgin.net/westy1.htm >-- > -- Dylan Spurgin 81 Westy - "Elly" The Electric Elephant spurgin.net/westy1.htm --
Re: Have you ever replace your heads??!!
Historical mailing list - don spence
Wed, 3 Dec 2003 10:49:35 -0700
This sure sounds like an electrical problem to me as in momentary loss of electric power to the ignition circuit. Look for bad grounds...
Trade Vanagon Parts for Wurlitzer Electric Piano
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Sun, 16 Apr 2006 01:40:31 -0400
...but I am seeking a Wurlitzer electric piano (similar to a Fender Rhodes), and would gladly trade Vanagon parts or a Bus Depot in...
Re: Electric Vanagon? Now really useful tips..
Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:57:32 -0800
...Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 9:38:57 PM Subject: Re: Electric Vanagon? Now really useful tips.. "It is standard on many modern Honda...
Re: Fuel System or Electronic?
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Tue, 13 Nov 2018 19:19:00 -0800
I clean electrical connectors with baking soda and may be finishing up with a wire brush.