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• Re: Ignition/starter switch failures
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Thu, 14 May 2015 12:09:58 -0700
  ...We want to avoid the junk aftermarket switches (notably Meyle) and go with the genuine OEM, which is now Kostal. After explanations from Ken...
• Re: Butting Heads...(long)
  Historical mailing list - David L Finet
  Thu, 14 Dec 1995 05:02:05 -0600 (CST)
  ...I told him not to order it, and to send a calltag for the shipping to return the two wrong switches. Meanwhile I ordered...
• Re: 85 vanagon throttle body swap... top mounted vs bottom mounted TPS ????
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 28 Feb 2009 14:42:38 -0500
  ...Unfortunately, the TB on the sunroof van has the throttle >> position switches underneath, and this TB has the TPS located on top. >> >> BEFORE we...
• Vanagon Stuff for sale!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 13 Oct 2001 11:45:31 EDT
  ...vanagon) -grey velour vanagon seatback, seatbottom -vanagon dash switches- headlite/hazard/defrost/fan switch/foglite switches, etc -vanagon fuel pumps -vanagon engine wiring harness...
• Vanagon Stuff for sale!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 10 Nov 2001 10:36:06 EST
  ...vanagon) -grey velour vanagon seatback, seatbottom -vanagon dash switches- headlite/hazard/defrost/fan switch/foglite switches, etc -vanagon fuel pumps -vanagon engine wiring harness...
• Headlight/Hazard switches
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Wed, 19 Oct 1994 18:33:46 -0400 (EDT)
  Does anyone have (or know where I can get) a headlight switch and a hazard switch for a Vanagon (gotta fit an '85 but...
• Re: Are Vanagon brake MC's rebuildable?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 18:15:25 EST
  ...Of course a brand new ATE unit with new switches already installed in it and ready to slap on there is $80 (I have...
• Rocker Switch for Fog Lights
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Densford
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 14:42:12 -0400
  ...There are the 2 switches on top, then the hole in the third spot. Might I be missing a switch to something that I...
• Re: WTB: heater switch
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Dec 2004 16:07:26 EST
  ...Van. > > > > i have a box full of prolly 20 of these switches or more. let me know. oh and if its not your switch...
• Re: FS: 7" round E-code lights, square headlight grille, left side square headlights
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:18:44 -0700
  ...I've seen the switches for motots, on and off (no pun intended), on Ebay. BenT On Fri, Oct 17, 2008 at 3:08...
• Re: evaporator cabinet in place now have pressure switch/50 amp fuse blown-long
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Fri, 11 May 2007 04:11:30 -0500
  ...You might also have to jumper around pressure switches to get the system to behave as if it was actually running. This way, you...
• Re: 4 Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 16 May 2008 14:14:08 -0400
  ...Would I need >>three battery switches, one two switch between the two other switches?... >>but I also want batteries three and four to run...
• Re: Power Window Switch Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Fri, 9 Jun 2000 15:11:37 -0700
  ...Re: [VANAGON] Power Window Switch Repairs My switches are gradually going out as well. As far as cheap parts go, VW quoted me $80...
• Re: AC cutting out momentarily
  Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
  Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:41:20 -0700
  Kim, Thanks for the pointers - i'll investigate the switches. This may be a side effect of pulling the dash apart to replace front...
• ELECTRICAL: need help diagnosing non-working brake/backup lights
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 11 Oct 2014 09:43:09 -0500
  ...Since neither are working, it could of course be the switches on the MC, but they are both relatively new and, in the past...
• Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 21 Nov 2013 09:58:25 -0800
  ...switch that could be switched on with the key out? Key switches were fitted in the first place to prevent people who didn't...
• Starter Cleanup
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:54:29 -0500
  ...like a lighting upgrade, or do something about those flimsy heater switches. Should I do something special about electrical power regards the starter - other...
• Re: Waving Vanagon drivers (again)
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Mon, 11 Sep 1995 13:40:53 -0700 (PDT)
  ...That's cause not too many breadloves have working headlight dimmer switches. =) -David ============================================================================ David Schwarze '73 VW Safare Custom Camper (Da Boat) San Diego...
• Re: Newbie Tip
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 11 Sep 1997 01:52:24 UT
  Just think of this convenience as you replace the burned headlight and dimmer switches. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon mailing list On Behalf Of...
• HELP/starter/UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - James Ruch
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 14:18:44 PDT
  ...Any suggestions? Thanks for the ignition switch suggestions but it's not that (I've been operating and starting with toggle and momentary switches...
• Re: Replacing the master cylider
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Fri, 9 May 2008 13:14:05 -0400
  ...My new MC came with the two new brake light switches but I ended up using my old switches - 22mm wrench on my old...
• Re: A/C switches are hidden and unaccessable
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 17 May 2013 12:23:06 -0400
  ...trouble and I would like to access the area where the > switches and the fuse is. But the whole thing is blocked by the...
• Re: Radiator/Coolant/Overheating Issues
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 21:41:52 -0400
  ...switches seem okay, I mean I cleaned them up. > Thanks man, how do I know when it's time to order new switches? > Also...
• Re: Advice-New Ignition Switch/Cig Lighter/Fan Switch
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 19 Feb 2011 13:38:06 -0500
  ...I feel that if the relays were installed proactively, a lot of ignition switches could be saved. I believe that I measured the current...
• Throttle position switch COVER!! Who knew ??
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sat, 11 Aug 2012 23:11:09 -0400
  ...My ETKA just shows the 1.9 switches. No cover. It fits really well and has a weep hole. I used some RTV but...
• Re: Passenger side window inop
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Sat, 8 May 1999 17:56:03 -0700
  At 6:49 PM 5/8/99, John Anderson wrote: >Often the switches or the cables in the regulator, both can be dissasembled >and...
• Re: Disconcerting Occurances...
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle
  Mon, 13 Sep 1999 11:25:21 -0400
  ...I have heard lots of complaints about these switches on the list. If the dropouts passed spontaneously, the jiggle-fix may have been a...
• Re: Vanagon gl Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 07:16:21 -0700
  ...and it will go from a wrestling match to a ballet. Switches are available in junkyards for about $5 and it's good to...
• Running Hot
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 09:15:31 -0700
  ...What's the deal? Do these switches fail often or did I get a lemon? Any suggestions, other than getting another new switch? -Steven...
• Re: Headlight buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 07:37:04 -0700
  ...With this set up it only buzzes after I open one of the doors as the pin switches then make a ground. I didn...
• Re: Exhaust leaks and backfiring (was Re: Timing how to.)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 25 Nov 2003 12:21:46 -0500
  ...Note that the closed-throttle and full-throttle switches (separate switches through sometime '85) send the same signal to the ECU which consults AFM...
• Re: How to find a particular three-way electrical switch.
  Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
  Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:14:59 -0700
  ...I went all over town today > (Radio Shack, West Marine, some local places) to find something and > everyone has on-off-on SPDT switches...
• Re: Master Cylinder Reservoir Cap Vent: @ Electrical Connection?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:17:55 -0700
  ...pressure switches have 3 wires, to also trigger dash brake > warning light when pressures don't match > > 85-91 brake pressure switches have only...
• Re: Syncro switch on dash to remove?
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sun, 15 Nov 2015 16:55:41 -0800
  ...I ran into a snag when I got to the Syncro switches to remove. Maybe I don’t even have to remove it. > Trying...
• Re: Still trying to diagnose an off idle stumble.
  Historical mailing list - Blake Sartin
  Mon, 3 Nov 2014 09:26:11 -0500
  I did adjust the switches to Bentley standards. I also tested the switch and it seems to work as required. I will be trying...
• Re: V6 Busagon?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:30:46 -0400
  ...V6 Busagon? > > e-bay item # > > 260571966505 > > > > 774,837 miles? > > > > Capri engine? > > > > Lots of gauges and switches plus more front driving lights than Unca Joel...
• Re: 87 westy
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Oct 1996 18:22:39 PST
  ...Our 85 GL eats fan speed switches. Something is drawing to much current and melting mine. It still works on high so I gave...
• Air conditioning BROKE
  Historical mailing list - guymon
  Thu, 5 Mar 1998 09:58:06 -0600
  ...I know there are switches that prevent the pump from engaging if the Freon is low on pressure (or to cold outside), but is...
• Re: Battery is dead again
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 11:37:34 -0400
  ...likely suspects, and narrow it down from there seeing what things do and don't have a positive voltage beyond their switches or relays.
• FS: OEM vanagon cruise control setup, also OEM rear 3 point mount shoulderbelts
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Dec 2006 23:40:40 EST
  ...switch, relay behind glovebox, switches by pedals, vacuum pump, linkage and bellows that attach to the intake runners, hard vacuum line, wires, etc. also...
• Re: Kill Switches: Question: Does Defense attract Offence ???
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 14 Aug 2005 10:15:54 -0500
  ...Kill Switches: Question: Does Defense attract Offence ??? > Hi All, > . > > But In the end, What's (IN) the bus is often worth more than the...
• Re: FW: 1991 Vanagon GL W/ 4 Large Round Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Mon, 13 Mar 2006 00:18:26 EST
  ...But it does exactly match the other dash switches in my 83 Vanagon. (did the appearance of the dash switches change somewhat or slightly...
• Re: Attn: Electrical Gurus! (I searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 30 Mar 2007 14:00:22 -0700
  ...There are 12V 6A toggle switches available. As a last > > resort, I would install a toggle (SPDT?) and wire it for an "off" > > "low...
• Re: Electrical question (non-starting)
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 24 May 2009 14:07:18 -0400
  Robert, I was starting to go through all this complicated measurement stuff and replacing switches and all when my van wouldn't start. It...
• Re: battery kill switch
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Sat, 25 Aug 2012 10:52:45 -0400
  Those kill switches look identical to ones @ HF which I believe I paid about $3 for a battery shutoff switch. Must be the difference...
• Re: Head lights
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 11:09:25 -0800
  ...These switches burn out from long use and if brighter bulbs are fitted these switches will burn out sooner. The relays prevent this. At...
• Re: Installing a 2.1 engine into 1.9 vanagon ?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 13 Jun 2005 07:19:46 -0400
  ...If you have an earlier 1.9l with the dual throttle position switches, then you will simply cut the two wires to go to...
• Headlamp Relays; Fuse the Relay Control Circuit?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
  Fri, 4 Aug 2006 11:21:06 -0700
  ...Current would still flow through these switches, of course, but it is much lower amperage used only to operate the relay control circuit, which...
• Camper Light power and ground
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 25 Jan 2022 03:51:07 +0000
  ...One is grounded full time and the other goes to the door switches. For most the rear interior light is powered from the light...
• Headlight switches.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 25 Jun 2021 22:32:50 -0500
  Have a problem with headlights cutting out. Getting a new switch. The switch for the '90-91 vans is different from earlier models I...
• Re: Electrical puzzle
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 15 Jun 2018 10:13:07 -0600
  ...I Strongly Disagree with this ~ Anything that can be done to Lighten the Load on Our Van's Old & Tired Wires & Switches & Connectors is...
• Re: Incantation
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 9 Sep 2010 14:18:52 -0400
  ...Now suck it up and lets get on with discussion of fuel lines, tires, headlight switches, hydraulic lifters, oil, and so on... Happy Trails...
• Re: Mystery wires/connector Canadian 83.5 wbx
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:13:46 -0700
  ...This branches off the harness on the section > that goes to the idle and full throttle switches. Engine runs fine > with it disconnected. > > Any...
• Re: fog light rocker switch
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 12 Aug 2000 22:05:10 +1300
  ...These switches were used in Jettas, >Golfs and Rabbits...check out auto salvage yards. My 84 Caravelle uses a stock VW hazard-flasher rockerswitch...
• Part # for deceleration/idle switch on an 84
  Historical mailing list - Jim Gregory
  Tue, 11 Dec 2001 08:40:46 EST
  ...Why do they change part numbers? My original switches number is 003-927-211 it would seem if they kept this number I would...
• ADBQ
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Sun, 4 May 2003 06:36:31 -0700
  ...But what happens when switching between the other modes? Are these switches 'break before make' (as I suspect) or 'make before break'? If the...
• Re: Front Heater Box Overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 07:30:18 -0500
  ...inside electrical plugs, specifically the cylindrical connectors for the climate/ac switches? I need to replace one of the female terminals, but can't...
• Re: Dual Battery Switch
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 23:46:24 -0500
  ...Al Brase Bob Bolton wrote: >There's just one important trick with these switches, that I remember from when >I had them in boats...
• Re: auxiliary driving lights problem
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 13:40:11 -0400
  ...On Jun 30, 2005, at 1:06 PM, Al Ferguson wrote: > Any suggestions? I think the two light switches must > be integrated somehow but...
• Re: Throttle Valve Switch - Lesson Learned
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Oct 2007 13:40:20 -0400
  ...These switches are incredibly important to acceleration off idle and for deceleration. I've never found the full-throttle enrichment makes much difference, however.