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  • Interior LED Lights?
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Sat, 9 Nov 2002 11:13:36 -0700
    Van Volks, Does anyone have experience Buying and/or Installing Interior LED Lights? Map, Kitchen, Reading etc Fixtures. I know of the following vendors...
  • Re: Oilpressure LEDs
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 9 May 2000 17:52:58 -0700
    There is one LED, but two imputs to the oil pressure "computer" one for a low pressure input and the other for a high...
  • Re: LED electrical questions (Building a Sylvania "Dot-Its" unit)
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:41:08 -0700
    ...The light is a very >>> clean white, the best I've seen in an LED. It has one very bright LED. I >>> think it...
  • Re: 85 Vanagon w/non-stop blinking LED
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
    Thu, 22 Apr 2004 01:10:16 EDT
    ...I have never heard of a worldwide problem with 85s having blinking temp LEDs. I have heard quite a bit about mechanics that are...
  • Re: Blue highbeam indicator success
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 1 May 2000 17:48:19 -0400
    At 23:32 4/27/2000, Miguel Calvin wrote: >I picked up a blue LED from Neutron electronics and some wire and a 40pak...
  • Re: Rear side marker light experiment
    Historical mailing list - Neil2
    Mon, 27 Mar 2017 09:52:28 -0700
    ...I love the lamps but the GW Exterior LED Kit OR the weird OEM? front signal lamps have never operated correctly. One more for...
  • Re: Fwd: Greek Single Cab + alternator help...
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sat, 9 Jul 2011 15:20:59 -0700
    ...No, the LED does not go out when I disconnect the > blue wire. What does this mean? > > Thanks > > On Thu, Jul 7, 2011 at...
  • Re: Followup: LED strip lighting power consumption
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Sun, 8 May 2011 14:20:18 -0700
    ...Squirrel. > > I assume from your post, that if one cuts a strip, say to 5 LED's, > they still operate at 12V? (the LED...
  • Re: High beam blue light?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:44:33 -0700
    ...Blue >> LEDs weren't commercially available until CREE introduced them in late >> 1989, and even then, they were too expensive (over $10, AIR) to...
  • Re: Fridge led glowing on its own again.
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 27 Jul 2014 10:24:42 -0700
    ...At first I assumed that a glowing LED (festoon) was a sign that it was burning out but I don't think that's...
  • Re: Van runs hot in traffic jams
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Tue, 1 Apr 2003 14:07:13 -0500
    ...I added two LEDs to my fan circuit, so I can see when (if) the fan switches turn on. The high-speed one is...
  • Correlation of brake switch to blinking Temp LED?
    Historical mailing list - Mark G
    Thu, 5 Jun 2003 20:55:02 -0400
    I notice that once in a great while, when sitting at a stop light in my 87 Westy automatic, the temp LED will blink...
  • Re: Temp Gauge High on Startup + Blinking Light
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
    Fri, 6 May 2011 18:42:48 -0600
    On May 6, 2011, at 6:25 PM, Cunegonde wrote: > So, in stop & go traffic, I'm getting the flashing LED, but with gauge...
  • Re: Late night - blinking light
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Sun, 6 Sep 2009 08:20:24 -0700
    ...On my '84 I pulled the low level relay and that cured the problem of the 'always blinking' LED. The gauge LED still tests...
  • Re: Could Faulty thermostat cause poor mileage?
    Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
    Fri, 20 Jul 2001 07:57:31 -0700
    ...It used to > sit in the middle of the led and now it barely touches the bottom of the > led. My mileage has gone...
  • Re: refrigerator behavior
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Mon, 24 Jun 2013 13:57:37 -0500
    ...Green led on the led panel, bottom of four leds, and amber lamp inside the refrigerator door on the control panel. The green led...
  • Westy fridge flame indicator light
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Tue, 18 Apr 2006 21:53:58 -0400
    I brightened this up tonight by installing a brighter LED. This has been described numerous times. It was pretty easy to do... I'm...
  • Re: [Syncro] high beam LED, - NOT!
    Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
    Tue, 4 Dec 2001 20:56:40 -0800
    ...Re: [Syncro] high beam LED, - NOT! > > Ben > > You will find out that the little blue light is not an LED but a > regular light...
  • Re: Piranha LED taillights
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 28 Sep 2004 18:14:53 +1200
    ...Piranha LED taillights</title></head><body> <blockquote type="cite" cite>Andrew,</blockquote> <blockquote type="cite" cite>You might want to check out this website...
  • Re: Westy fridge flame indicator light
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 18 Apr 2006 19:47:35 -0700
    ...I brightened this up tonight by installing a brighter LED. This has been described numerous times. It was pretty easy to do... I'm...
  • Re: LVC adding LED interior lighting
    Historical mailing list - Robyn Lundstrom
    Mon, 17 Sep 2007 12:45:27 -0700
    Hi Todd, The device he's using should (will) already have resistors for current limiting; one per LED or some other number/value for...
  • Re: Troubleshooting Blinking LED
    Historical mailing list - Mister Tom
    Thu, 1 May 2014 16:12:41 -0700
    ...Troubleshooting Blinking LED > > At 10:11 PM 4/30/2014, Mister Tom wrote: > >Is that the "big" electrolytic capacitor? Does it charge up to...
  • 85 Vanagon w/non-stop blinking LED
    Historical mailing list - Jen Egan
    Wed, 21 Apr 2004 13:51:02 -0700
    ...Well, now it runs like crud (super sluggish) and they can't get the T-stat LED light to stop blinking. To fix the...
  • Re: Vanagon + LED Brake Lights + AudioVox CCS-100
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Wed, 6 May 2020 22:27:54 +0000
    ...Apply after LED install but what I am encountering is that the CC Will Not Engage now that I have LED Brake Lights > I...
  • Re: Turn signal puzzle
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 7 May 2016 00:55:13 -0400
    ...There's nothing magic about the flexible circuit, it's just wires with a few components (an LED and a resistor in this case...
  • LED Battery Gauge WAS your favorite 12 V accessory
    Historical mailing list - David Etter
    Mon, 19 Feb 2007 06:42:11 -0700
    ...David http://www.customdynamics.com/LED_battery_gauge.htm > >http://cyclegadgets.com/Products/product.asp?Item=BOVOLT > >http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/LED...
  • LED headlights
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 18 Oct 2016 06:33:49 -0400
    Anyone here using 9004 LED headlight bulbs ? What’s your opinion ? I see many kinds in the marketplace, which are the “GOOD” ones ? Cheers...
  • Westy interior LEDs
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Tue, 12 Jul 2011 22:57:23 -0400
    Sometime ago I purchased the LED interior light collection that Volks-Cafe sells for Westies. I installed it over the weekend, but hadn't...
  • Re: Re LED and lighting the fridge
    Historical mailing list - Katherine Maas
    Mon, 17 Apr 2000 18:03:35 -0400
    ...BRENT CHRISTENSEN [SMTP:bchristensen@infogenesis.com] > This is the light at the bottom of the water level indicator - you'll > notice 4 LED lights...
  • Re- oil buzzer
    Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
    Sat, 13 Jul 2002 08:16:22 -0500
    ...Gauge should not normally run above the LED unless stopped in traffic.>> It may depend on the thermostat, I found the stock thermostat BD...
  • Re: has anyone installed the blinker thingys in their mirrors
    Historical mailing list - David Hally
    Fri, 21 Jan 2005 08:56:35 -0800
    There are several styles of compact LED arrays that are designed to be used on motorcycles. Some are stick on, some screw mount. Try...
  • Re: Suicide ad - VW
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Fri, 16 Feb 2007 16:26:05 -0800
    ...The classic "man prepared to jump off a high ledge while a crowd watches" bit is a cliche as old as high ledges.To...
  • Re: LED bulb source to replace original halogen kitchen light?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 7 May 2016 01:19:03 -0400
    At 03:29 PM 5/6/2016, Robert Keezer wrote: >� Is there a popular LED bulb source for the >early style Westfalia kitchen light...
  • Re: LED Dash Lights?
    Historical mailing list - Matthew C. Huntley
    Tue, 29 Mar 2005 16:37:40 -0800
    ...I wonder what it would be like to install a series of While LED's in that pointing out ot the sides, or three...
  • Re: High-Beam LED Indicator Bulb
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 29 Aug 2007 07:08:15 EDT
    ...Does anyone have an extra High beam LED Indicator bulb, the blue one, or can these be obtained from a Radio Shack? I have...
  • LED Turn Signals
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Tue, 28 Jan 2003 16:47:46 -0700
    ...I don't think an >>led WILL work for a turn signal. >> >>If anyone has accomplished an LED for a turn signal I'd...
  • Re: Engine running hot
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Sun, 28 Aug 2005 16:28:11 -0700
    ...The temp gauge would hover 1-2 needle-widths above the LED. Replacing the Temp2 sensor had little effect. To make a long story...
  • Re: Trip report Busses By the Bridge 2
    Historical mailing list - Pete Sicilia
    Sat, 21 Jan 2023 10:15:00 -0800
    ...someone post some nice signal LED bulbs? > > > > > > Eric > > > > If You are wanting to know about a good LED for the Front Turn > Signal/Running...
  • Re: Westfalia instrument panel.
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Mon, 5 Jan 2009 16:31:34 -0500
    ...Fridges with this meter don't > have the wire needed to drive a pilot led so merely adding a panel with the > pilot led...
  • Re: Headlight upgrades
    Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
    Sat, 16 Jan 2016 12:16:25 -0500
    ...Are these LEDs designed to work with e-code (euro) lenses and not the DOT lenses on U.S. vans? E-code lenses throw...
  • Re: LED Headlight bulbs
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 3 Jul 2015 12:11:39 -0700
    ...not counting the >>>> ballasts.. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >> https://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/led-vehicle-replacement-bulbs/vehicle/1990-volkswagen-vanagon--high+++low+beam+headlamp/64-1112--471061...
  • Small Vanagon parts for sale
    Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
    Sat, 27 Jan 2018 16:58:08 +0000
    ...OEM VW green dash led in package (1) "blue LED" kit, (not really an LED, as no blue LED existed back then, but a...
  • Re: LED lights
    Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
    Tue, 18 Jul 2017 10:42:26 -0500
    ...LED lights Group, I have been putting LED bulbs into my 84 Westy. When I added the turn signal bulbs in the back the...
  • LED light product
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Fri, 4 Aug 2006 18:14:44 -0400
    ...Recently purchased some small LED lights. "DOT*it" by Sylvania. They have 3 LED bulbs, take 3 AAA, (batteries INCLUDED!) and have an adhesive...
  • Re: What's the correct bulb needed in this '82 Westfalia?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 28 Jul 2014 22:52:57 -0400
    ...Still say get LED instead >of fluorescent. Less draw, nicer color light. Drop right in to stock fixture. You understand he's talking about...
  • Re: High beam blue light?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:54:52 -0500
    ...Actually that one's an incandescent bulb -- blue LEDs hadn't been invented yet when Vanagons were built. It has a blue cover that...
  • Re: Fridge igniter doesn't
    Historical mailing list - Stuart Hutton
    Tue, 22 Nov 1994 10:58:19 -0700 (MST)
    Someone told me that you need to hold down the bypass button on that fridge until the red led glows also. Otherwise the gas...
  • Re: Try Again: LED Auxillary Brake and Turn Signal Lights
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Mon, 21 Feb 2011 08:18:13 -0500
    ...They are LED, right? Does the curvature just about match the shape of the Vanagon? Do you know what year GM vans have them...
  • lighting efficiency
    Historical mailing list - Ed
    Thu, 29 Jun 2006 00:26:27 -0400
    ...Incandescents produce about 16 lumens per watt LEDs produce abot 30 to 35 lumens per watt, although they vary, but are becoming more efficient...
  • Re: Can Someone Please Shed Some Light....
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:16:46 -0700
    Understand that my LED tomfoolery is with salvaged LEDs. Years ago I made some to fit the instrument panel, that was before you could...
  • LED Flashlight Info
    Historical mailing list
    31 Jul 96 08:21:27 PDT
    Wow, I actually found the article on LED flashlights. If you have access to Design News, 5-6-96 check it out, otherwise read...
  • Re: Temperature guage
    Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
    Sun, 8 Apr 2001 19:18:52 -0400
    ...Now it goes above the LED when I sit in traffic idling. I changed out the radiator fan switch with the lower temperature rated...
  • Re: Temperature guage
    Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
    Sun, 8 Apr 2001 19:18:20 -0400
    ...Now it goes above the LED when I sit in traffic idling. I changed out the radiator fan switch with the lower temperature rated...
  • Re: Headlight upgrades
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 16 Jan 2016 22:35:06 -0500
    ...As for most of those xenon bulb kits they are xenon low beam with a halogen lamp for the high beam. ??? For the LED...
  • Re: OFFER: re blinking temp gauges
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sun, 6 Sep 2009 10:42:41 -0700
    ...Two little bolts, > one cap [one LED] -- I'll throw in the solder) and return > shipping. After that I'll know how long it...
  • Re: How to make an A/C compressor on indicator light
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
    Sat, 25 Jul 2009 08:00:36 -0400
    ...http://www.theledlight.com/ledcircuits.html While you are at it, I would also hook up LEDs to indicate the status of the high...
  • Re: [Syncro] Fridge burner indicator light bright, then dim?
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby
    Tue, 7 Jan 2003 14:05:57 -0500
    ...I'd have to go out and double check, but my recollection is > that the LED only glows when using propane, not on 12v...
  • Re: LED bulb for trouble light
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
    Fri, 20 Oct 2017 22:10:09 -0400
    ...Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 20, 2017, at 10:02 PM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > > Are you referring to LED dash...
  • Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 21 Jun 2012 21:23:48 -0400
    ...Thanks for hint on resistor. (but why a yellow LED? >< kidding >) But.... Actually because I once used a small yellow LED with no resistor...
  • Re: For auto trans owners only
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Tue, 16 Jul 2013 03:28:21 +0000
    I changed my dash lights to LEDs from Van Cafe, all except the LCD clock. Very easy on the eyes (mine are 55 yrs...