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  • Re: Ignition Switch "Su" Power
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 26 Jan 2013 17:54:50 -0800
    ...a relay shorted or failed internally, and it routed hot power to the ground side of numerous things ..frying a bunch of wires. Highly...
  • Re: Power Lock Trouble
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 23 Jan 2011 00:17:08 -0500
    ...Power Lock Trouble The power locks on my 90 Westy automatic went crazy on me all of a sudden. First they started locking and...
  • Re: R.Power Window Won't Budge:'90 Carat
    Historical mailing list - Nigel Bennett
    Thu, 3 Aug 2000 09:37:22 +0200
    ...R.Power Window Won't Budge:'90 Carat The right power window lifter on my 1990 Vanagon Carat stopped working the other day. The...
  • Re: 86 Vanagon power steering lines?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sat, 11 May 2002 07:19:10 -0500
    I don't know who made the original post on the power steering lines but this fellow has an 85 Vanagon with the power...
  • Re: headlight bulb question... One more...
    Historical mailing list - Mike B
    Sat, 8 Mar 2003 14:34:22 -0400
    ...power (watts) are our two 60 watt bulbs putting out now? Power = Amperage x Voltage Power = 9.17 amps x 11 volts Power = 100...
  • Re: 91' doors are better than 85 doors!
    Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
    Thu, 7 Jun 2001 22:31:26 -0700
    ...I am sure > you can just purchase > this seal from the dealer....It must reduce road > wind noise.......The power > windows, power mirrors ( white...
  • Re: VW Radio Into Vanagon (abreviated ....).....
    Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
    Sun, 25 Jan 2004 23:30:14 -0500
    uhh, two power leads? One keeps the radio alive when you turn off the ignition.... the other provides power when you want to turn...
  • Re: How to bleed power steering system?
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 7 Aug 2009 20:40:54 -0500
    ...If you still hear the whine, you probably need a new power steering pump. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Richard Golen wrote: > Hi...
  • Re: Power steering install to 84Westy.
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Mon, 15 Jan 2001 04:46:02 -0800
    ...Then, he is thinking about > exchange to power steering. Is Power steering exchange possible? > What part must he prepare? I want to know all...
  • Re: Making a 12v battery charger from a peecee power supply
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
    Fri, 5 Dec 2003 23:38:22 -0500
    ...at a good way to justify me hoarding all those power supplies. jonathan
  • Re: Alternative Fuels - Salt Water
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
    Thu, 6 Dec 2007 18:41:47 -0800
    I love how conspiracy theories always grant the government so much power. This is the same government which is apparently powerless to do anything...
  • Re: Power steering rack install?
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:47:42 -0700
    ...On Thu, Jul 14, 2011 at 11:21 AM, Rob <becida@comcast.net> wrote: > I'm going on the assumption that a power steering...
  • Re: Industrial motors (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Wed, 08 May 1996 09:07:00 -0700 (PDT)
    ...Dn >>on't know exaclty >>what id >>t did (generator powering?) but I looked at it and >>d >> said >>wow, a beelte > >This engine...
  • Is there a Diesel Vanagon with Power Steering ?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sat, 14 Mar 1998 19:31:45 -0800
    Going over the final needs for my engine swap (Golf Engine) I noticed that I have to do something with the power steering pump...
  • Re: Is there a Diesel Vanagon with Power Steering ?
    Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
    Sat, 14 Mar 1998 22:59:57 EST
    I am pretty sure that no Vanagon diesel ever had a power steering pump. Those things have a warning about not putting an A...
  • Re: diesel powered heaters-is there such a thing (dieselspacher)?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
    Sun, 21 Jun 1998 03:04:22 -0400
    ...Yes, my diesel Westy has a diesel powered aux heater. Came stock from the factory, and is mentioned in the Bentley manual. TomC tcarrington...
  • Re: NonOEM power mirrors
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 24 May 2000 09:50:25 EDT
    ...we each have our own tastes i think the vanagon power mirrors are very good looking and are so big they give you a...
  • Re: Tach power at engine
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 1 Jan 2002 16:02:06 -0500
    ...Just remember that you have lots of power available there and no fuse. It's also a great place to hook up timing lights...
  • Re: Interesting discovery, electric Power steering
    Historical mailing list - a c
    Wed, 13 Oct 2021 08:56:46 -0600
    I also saw where some people were using Prius electric power steering assist on restomods. Without the associates sensors it becomes s simple multiplier...
  • Re: power steering screeching noise
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Wed, 22 Feb 2017 10:36:09 -0800
    ...he refilled it with power steering fluid... I will empty it and refill with ATF and do the purge with the front of van...
  • WTB power window motor driver's side
    Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
    Mon, 2 Nov 2009 17:13:44 -0500
    Hi, I have an 89 Westy Syncro and have to replace the power window motor on the driver's side. Is there one out...
  • Re: More power?
    Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
    Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:36:59 -0600
    Robert wrote: ""So how much real-world power/effect will that additional .3 get you?"" My subie 2.2 has 138 hp and I...
  • Re: "The Parts Place"
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 1 Jul 1999 11:26:00 EDT
    i was looking in the "parts place" catalog, and it said they have "Vanagon power mirrors" for a really cheap price. turns out these...
  • Verdier Solar Powered Bus
    Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
    Mon, 28 May 2007 22:08:17 -0400
    They're at again and this time it's solar-powered! http://www.verdier.ca/ Cool Westfalia Horse logo on the front. -- Pete '79...
  • Re: Internal 115V power
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Thu, 27 Dec 2007 10:30:50 -0800
    ...Also fans, laptop power adapters, etc. This avoids > the inefficiency of using an inverter to provide 110v AC. The power draw > from your battery...
  • Re: Front Heater wiring *REVISITED*
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:49:50 -0500
    What was the random power source? Maybe it did not have the capacity to run the motor. You need power,volts and amps. Dennis...
  • Re: Wiring rear speakers - 86 Weekender - long
    Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
    Sun, 15 Jul 2007 13:38:13 -0400
    ...That will cause damage to the power amplifier of the stereo. >The power transistors will burn out almost instantly. > >David > > >
  • Re: generators/inverters for camping
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 8 Feb 2010 22:16:38 -0500
    Actually the Powermate sends out almost a true sine wave as it is a typical generator that makes power as the coil winding passes...
  • Wolfsburg
    Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
    Wed, 16 Feb 2000 15:16:55 -0500
    ...no power windows or cruise, but power/heated mirrors. TJK -- Todd J. Kaderabek, Director of Production Lark Books, Fiberarts Magazine, Folkwear Patterns 50 College...
  • Re: subie power?
    Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
    Wed, 18 Apr 2007 07:53:08 -0700
    ...subie power? """"There's actually a Subaru Vanagon list that is naysayer-free."""" This mailling list is about Vanagon, does this mean it has...
  • Re: driving an unbelted, leaking power-steering rack
    Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
    Tue, 24 Aug 2004 06:34:58 -0700
    ...driving an unbelted, leaking power-steering rack > > Hi, > After an archive search, I've found differing opinions on whether it > is > safe to continue...
  • Alarm with power door locks?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sat, 21 Apr 2012 19:31:49 -0700
    And maybe power windows too. What have folks done to upgrade their early Vanagons for the era of car prowlers? I can take my...
  • Re: more information on engine swap/fuel pump woes
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 5 May 2012 18:57:02 -0400
    ...power from getting where On the 2.1l the ECU power relay and the entire engine harness are among the things that are powered...
  • Re: stereo power comsumption
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sun, 24 May 2009 09:40:31 -0700
    ...Stereo Power Off > Don, I'd check your users manual real close. I had the same problem until > I > found that there was a...
  • Electric VW Information Resource
    Historical mailing list - Dan Herbert
    Sat, 6 Apr 1996 16:32:00 -0500
    ...For any other V@L readers who may be interested, here is the address for Home Power. Home Power Magazine PO Box 520 Ashland...
  • Power Mirrors
    Historical mailing list - Steve & Liz Fallin
    Tue, 3 Jun 1997 20:03:52 +0000
    Recently I have been tracking a thread on Kelly Bauman's power mirror woes. This thread got me thinking (danger ahead!!! look out!! ) why...
  • Re: Moo sound from vanagon
    Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
    Sun, 26 Mar 2000 22:31:42 -0500
    My 84 doesn't have power steering, so, at least in my case, no. John -----Original Message----- From: Matt Brickell <MGBrickell@AOL.COM> To...
  • Almost no power
    Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
    Sun, 17 Dec 2000 14:55:58 -0500
    ...It has almost no power. It can barely make it up the hill that I live on - I shutter to think what will happen...
  • Re: FS: full set of vanagon power door lock actuators, grey doorpanels
    Historical mailing list - mike boland
    Tue, 29 Apr 2003 12:39:19 -0500
    ...all four vanagon central power doorlock actuators, $40 ea or $150 >for all 4.. > >also for sale: grey vanagon doorpanels. fronts have power window...
  • Re: Need a part for an 89 Carat
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Sat, 16 Aug 2003 00:15:48 -0400
    Hey everyone, Hope everyone on east coast has got power back, I am NYC, power just coming back online. I got a ride to...
  • driving an unbelted, leaking power-steering rack
    Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
    Mon, 23 Aug 2004 18:57:06 -0700
    Hi, After an archive search, I've found differing opinions on whether it is safe to continue to drive with my badly leaking power...
  • Re: New Microwave oven
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Thu, 15 Mar 2007 05:20:40 -0800
    Here is a link with power specs. http://thewavebox.com/original.htm It appears to have a 175 watt power consumption when used on...
  • Re: USB power?
    Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
    Tue, 6 Sep 2011 17:55:26 -0700
    At 02:35 PM 9/6/2011, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: >Does anyone have a suggestion for a two or three outlet USB power...
  • Re: 91' doors are better than 85 doors!
    Historical mailing list - Scott Kraning
    Sat, 9 Jun 2001 10:45:50 EDT
    ...I am sure > you can just purchase > this seal from the dealer....It must reduce road > wind noise.......The power > windows, power mirrors ( white...
  • Re: More powerful waterboxer
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Wed, 2 Feb 2005 17:13:13 -0600
    ...Add an engine management system to do the fuel air ration thing and you should get real good power out of 2 liters. DM...
  • Re: Failing Fuel Pump?
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 19 Jul 94 00:38:41 CDT
    ...wiring check for power supply relay: - switch on ignition. - check terminal 86 of power supply relay with voltmeter; should read battery voltage. - check terminal...
  • Re: Electrical pollution?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Fri, 7 Jan 2005 20:33:06 -0800
    We used to swim all thru the winter near a discharge port of a power plant on Melton Hill Reservoir. Nice and comfy. People...
  • Re: power source for new "air" horn advice on power source
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 20 Jun 2020 19:29:38 +0000
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  • Check out this Audi Powered Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Sun, 3 May 2009 13:36:54 -0400
    Check out this Audi Powered Vanagon, if you look closely you can see some interesting aerodynamic body work around the front doors. http://s257...
  • Re: Power Mirror and Non Power Mirror Q??
    Historical mailing list - BenT .
    Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:39:24 +0000
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  • '91 Westy For Sale
    Historical mailing list - Lori Bottom & David Tanzer
    Mon, 15 Sep 1997 09:28:05 -0400
    ...83K miles, silver, power windows, power locks, air conditioning. Located in Southern Vermont. This is a California Westy, with no rust! $19,500. 802...
  • power window stuck down
    Historical mailing list - John W. Parkins
    Fri, 19 May 2000 13:26:43 -0400
    Hi Folks, My power window (driver side '87 Westy) is stuck in the down position. The procedure for removing the motor calls for the...
  • Looking for Power Windows Regulator!
    Historical mailing list - Digital knight
    Mon, 18 Dec 2000 15:00:49 -0500
    Im looking for a used Left Power Window Regulator for A '90 vanagon. also Im selling a '90 Vanagon Engine Wire Harness Sam '90...
  • WTB: Sliding door contact for power lock
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Dawson
    Sat, 2 Dec 2000 00:00:01 EST
    Hi all, I'm looking for the power lock contact plate for the siding door. I already have the spring loaded pin part that...
  • Check out this Beetle (waterboxer powered)
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 19 Feb 2001 16:51:50 EST
    I came across this water powered bug today. Check it out. http://www.clubvw.org.au/steve.htm Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3:16...
  • wanted: used driver power mirror
    Historical mailing list - Bryan Duggan
    Tue, 17 Feb 2004 10:50:08 -0800
    Hello I am looking for a used driver side power mirror. Preferrably with the whole wiring harness in tact. I would consider a mirror...
  • Re: Powerwindows?
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:38:23 -0700
    On 3/12/08, Joseph Fortino <fortino1@earthlink.net> wrote: > > only prob i have with power winders, is when the go they go. old...
  • Automatic powered Subi van
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Mon, 2 Jun 2008 23:24:16 -0400
    I had quite a few e-mail question about automatic powered late Subi engine / van, with 2005-2007 engine. So i thought i should...
  • Re: Single brown wire
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Thu, 13 May 2010 19:21:34 -0700
    ...Now, this single brown one is bugging me, and it looks like one that should go on the Power steering pump. Hahaha. Z ----- Original...
  • Re: Power to fridge. 86 Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
    Mon, 3 Aug 1998 16:56:31 EDT
    ...the engine needs to be running for there to be any power to the fridge. There's a little relay under the driver's...