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• Non-stock ignition coils/plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Tue, 9 Jan 2007 23:31:31 -0500
  I've been thinking about installing a higher-voltage ignition coil in my '84 1.9, along with Bosch 4477 plugs, in order to...
• Re: Crazy Horn
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
  Tue, 8 Jan 2008 17:14:02 -0800
  Twice now, and I've only been a Westy owner for a couple of months, the horn has sounded as I turned the ignition...
• Re: no start?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 24 Jan 2016 14:42:18 -0800
  what year us your van? wild guess here ... - ignition switch - fuel pump relay - Hall sensor/harness
• Re: here I go again...
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Rueb
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 00:25:56 EDT
  sounds like what i had runnin on 3 cylinders replace ignition wires and fixed
• Re: Progressive rough running - until ignition reset
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Mon, 27 Dec 2010 20:01:44 -0500
  ...I found that by quickly turning off the ignition and turning it back on while on a straight stretch of road, the problem would...
• Re: Headlight buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 07:37:04 -0700
  ...Does anyone figured out how to > hook them up to the warning buzzer that comes on when the keys are in the > ignition so...
• Re: What does terminal 15a do? (LVC)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 18 Oct 2002 14:58:23 -0700
  ...Power consumption of vehicle electrical leads (average values) Backup lamps 25W Battery ignition 20W Blower motor 80W Cigarette lighter 100W Fog lights 35W each...
• Re: Short in the starter circuit somewhere.
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 18:11:04 +0200
  ...Then after keeping the ignitionswitch on for 5 seconds or so, engine jumps to life. /JJ At 18:07 12-07-2006, Larry Alofs...
• Re: Troubleshooting Question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Thu, 16 Oct 1997 00:34:35 UT
  ...How would you distinguish an ignition problem from a fuel problem? 2. If it's an ignition problem how would you decide it was...
• Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Sun, 28 Sep 2014 19:20:40 -0400
  ...I had new plugs installed and went thru the entire ignition system and all ran perfect - idle and at 3000 rpm per Tencent. Even...
• Re: Standard wiring circuit numbers list
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 19 Oct 2000 17:13:35 -0400
  ...the one that goes to the ignition module and tach). 31 -- Ground >15= Switched Positive (Hot when ignition is on) >30= Always hot "12...
• Re: AFM optical pick up
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 10 Feb 2024 12:51:09 -0500
  ...Or an entire new AFM set up? eRic 85 GW ignition 84 ignition > On Feb 7, 2024, at 10:49 PM, Alistair Bell <ragnarhairybreeks...
• Re: SIRIUS install in Vanagon Westy
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 19:00:41 -0600
  How does that work .........key in the ignition switch ......to turn on accessories? Thanks, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver SStones wrote: > At 05:48...
• Re: Bentley wiring diagram. Questions on how to read.
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 23 Feb 2008 21:34:27 -0500
  ...There are many different power sources (battery/always on, on with ignition, on with start, on with ignition AND start, etc.). Current flows from...
• Re: Van Not Starting - 88 Automatic with New Starter and Alternerator
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 01:46:19 -0400
  ...I would start by looking at the ignition switch. Intermittent starting problems almost always end when the ignition switch (where the key goes in...
• Re: 1.9ltr vanagon timing help needed.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:44:43 -0400
  ...When I got a new AFM installed, then ignition problems almost self corrected. I had started somewhat like you, new fuel filter, new ignition...
• Re: Electric window inop (syncro westy)
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone L. Greene
  Thu, 1 Jul 1999 09:56:08 +0000
  ...Two years back when I was replacing the ignition switch about every two to three months for about 3/4 of a year, and...
• Re: Help in salt lake
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 19 Mar 2019 23:49:58 +0000
  Good.  Glad you are safe and have a plan of attack.  There is a LOT of current running through that ignition switch.  Over time...
• Re: Ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 20 Jun 2023 22:29:07 -0400
  ...Stop, turn key and remove. >> > My radio stays on until I open my door. >> > Did my ignition switch organically grow a new feature? >> > >> > >> > On...
• Cookies, locks,
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Jan 1996 20:10:16 -0800
  Has anyone here removed/replaced the ignition lock (the part the key fits) on a 1968-1970 bay-window? The Bentley manual says that...
• Re: Still Sluggish Update
  Historical mailing list - Richard Ferguson
  Thu, 21 Sep 2000 09:05:39 -0700
  Well the problem seems to be solved...it was a combination of the wrong ignition coil and a bad temp sensor. I had replaced...
• Re: VR6 ignition module
  Historical mailing list - James S. Cohen
  Sun, 1 Jul 2001 13:29:21 -0400
  ...I have not heard of ANY problems with the ignition modules, and I'm on two other lists that cater to VR6 engines. But...
• Re: Crazy Horn
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Wed, 9 Jan 2008 19:48:41 -0500
  ...I also have an '84 Wolfy > Westy. > > Nothing a little banging doesn't cure! (combined with switching > on/off the ignition) > > Blake B. > -84Wolfy...
• Re: '91 Vanagon GL -- Where to get 12 volts for JVC radio from Crutchfield?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:19:39 -0700
  How do you want your radio ON? - with or without the ignition key ON? I think the cigarette lighter is ON with the ignition...
• Stranded in Kentucky, USA
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sat, 18 Aug 2012 14:04:15 -0400
  ...AIRS, Vanagonauts, Roadhaus shops lists. >> She said that when she turns the key in the ignition, nothing happens. Based on other recent symptoms (which...
• Curious no swas teh same tart issue
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Fri, 25 May 2012 18:04:04 -0400
  ...This was the same symptoms I hade before replacing the ignition swtich. It starts fine now. Is it possible it’s the ignition switch...
• Re: Ignition Coil Wire Routing
  Historical mailing list - Dave Seasholtz
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 14:56:53 -0500
  Dave Seasholtz wrote: > Another question, I need to know what wires go to what terminals on the > ignition coil on my 1982 air cooled...
• Runaway Starter Saga Continues
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 5 Nov 2013 07:59:06 -0600
  ...New starter (engine turns - won't start - not even sputter) New ignition switch Fuel pump runs (pressurizes the system ok) No start. I tried...
• Re: how to make your locking gas cap accept the same key as your doors/ignition
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 08:27:18 -0800
  ...this will only work with the gas caps that have the same style "long" > keys as the ignition/doors.. not the gas caps with...
• Fuel Pump won't turn on.
  Historical mailing list - Chris Winesette
  Fri, 3 May 2002 12:21:11 EDT
  I turn on the ignition and the fuel pump won't buzz. Any ideas?
• lost gas cap key
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Tue, 23 May 2006 20:07:05 -0700
  i lost it, cant add gas., its a diff key than ignition, what do i do????
• 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: Headlight relay setup not working in 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 7 May 2004 07:15:51 EDT
  ...I followed the instructions without problems until I got to the part where I have to access wires exiting the ignition. Both the kit...
• need some help with a electricle/wiring issue
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 07:43:32 -0700
  ...I am having a weird issue where my headlights seem to have some how got linked to my ignition. the other night i went...
• Re: Electric problem in 2.1l
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:21:59 -0700
  ...I'll have to say .........the ignition switch, a worn one, seems to be The Culpret in many weird vanagon electrically-related symptoms. Almost...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Ignition System
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:06:39 -0400
  ...Trouble shooting consists of vacuum leaks, compression and leak down test, ignition, and then fuel delivery-injector balance. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: Use for the key left in buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:14:11 -0700
  ...It's the longer one that buzzes when the key's in the ignition and the door opens :o) I didn't see the...
• Ignition Switch on 85
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 15 Mar 1998 20:51:20 EST
  ...This catalog shows the switch contact assembly portion of the ignition is replaceable. I looked at it but it was not intuitively obvious to...
• Re: Stumped Man : ( Bosch ignition coil colors and there meanings�
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hooper
  Fri, 10 Jul 1998 22:46:39 -0500
  >BLUE, GOLD, and BLACK Bosch ignition coil. >I'm still searching the archives for the color difference You'll come across a Hoover sermon...
• Power Loss
  Historical mailing list - Robie Pierce
  Sun, 5 Mar 2000 10:53:12 -0500
  ...Drive another 30 miles, pull into station, turn off ignition. No smell, no nothing. Try to restart - dead battery (new 8 mo ago). Recharge...
• Re: Switched power for vanagon radio
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 15:21:27 -0700
  ...the ignition in the "on but not running" position.. >something about sending electrical signals around... >anyone? > Back in the days of mechanical ignition systems...
• Re: Remove gas cap without key?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 28 Aug 2003 01:32:29 -0400
  ...my Vanagons (syncros mind you) this is the same as the ignition key. Replacement caps (probably what Tim has) can be turned with a...
• Vanagon locksmith
  Historical mailing list - Lucas Thompson
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 09:09:51 -0700
  ...Can anyone recommend a good locksmith? I have a feeling that it does not have the original ignition lock because my other van's...
• Fwd: vanagon radios?
  Historical mailing list - steve vitale
  Sat, 20 May 2006 21:18:44 -0400
  i hooked a relay up to the ignition so it'd run only with the key in.. might take an extra half hour and...
• Re: Help!! in big trouble with Jetta GLi ignition system
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 17 Mar 2002 10:59:32 -0800
  Hello- A sudden loss of ignition spark could be (loose or broken wires to coil, etc) A.- the coil B. the Hall control unit...
• Re: testing Hall sender
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:59:37 -0500
  ...Any suggestions? Someone suggested that I check for a bad solder joint on the ignition driver transistor. What is the ignition driver transistor? Is...
• Re: Go Westy Fridge update kit
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:51:02 -0400
  ...Please remember that on units that do not have the electronic ignition, the peizo-electric spark for ignition is actuated at the end of...
• Re: broke down in Portland, need help
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Sun, 9 Jun 2019 13:17:13 -0400
  Dan, The pump only runs for about 10 seconds when the ignition is turned on, to pressurize the continuous circulating system. So, turn off...
• Progressive rough running - until ignition reset
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 27 Dec 2010 14:46:25 -0600
  ...I turned off the wipers, the heater fans, and the head lights, shut off the ignition, and then hit the switch again. She fired...
• ignition and ?Vanagon syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Dr. No
  Tue, 28 Dec 1999 16:00:41 -0600
  ...The PO had installed a starter button as the ignition lock had a problem. On our first trip to the frozen areas (Taos) the...
• Re: Ignition Switch Source & Tips
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Mon, 19 Dec 2005 17:28:21 -0800
  ...Still have the problem. > > I thought I'd try an ignition switch next. What is a good brand, source, > and are there any special...
• Re: Ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 19 May 2014 15:01:16 -0600
  ...PM, Marc Perdue wrote: > Hi all, > > Given the recent no start, ignition switch replacement issue, I was > wondering if there's a way to...
• Re: locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:38:25 -0700
  ...The Syncro cap is designed to use the ignition key. The standard van uses a different key. I stand corrected on the subject that...
• Re: Cruise Control Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 19:44:01 -0600
  ...I can even get my lights to work when they sometimes don't by jiggling the key, in the ignition, while driving down the...
• Re: VDO gage
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 22 May 2005 15:04:15 -0600
  ...after turning ignition key on pointer goes down.Disconnected signal wire > from sender and reading > goes to max quickly with ignition on.Strange indeed...
• Re: on locking gas caps..
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 18 Sep 2005 19:09:22 -0500
  <<Is there a difference between the "Older" and "Newer" locking gas caps? A friend with an '87 Westy uses his ignition key to open...
• Wipers and Fan go kaput
  Historical mailing list - Larry Himli
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 11:01:12 -0500
  ...The problem was in the plastic part at the bottom of the ignition switch.....paid about $9.00 locally. Your meter will tell you...
• 85 Westy radio connection
  Historical mailing list - garyowen
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 12:39:28 -0500
  85 West doesn't have accessory position on ignition. Does it hurt ignition etc. to play radio with key on and motor not started...
• Re: Blink'n Ignition Light
  Historical mailing list - Blbachman
  Fri, 8 May 1998 17:41:04 EDT
  Sorry, wrong - At least on my 91 (and the wife's 86 Golf) Never say never
• Re: 2.1L ignition/FI woes!!
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 29 Nov 2005 18:00:16 -0500
  Maybe suspect that water temp 11 sensor,again.Do you have the old one still?