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Need four stock wheels
Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:54:31 -0700
...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR
Horn Ring making noise....and future electrical issues
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Fri, 10 Apr 2020 00:24:10 +0000
...All I know David, and I genuinely accept you as a Vanagon Guru especially regarding electrical issues. The issue was: the Horn Ring.12...
Contact in, contact out
Historical mailing list - Tom Neal
Thu, 15 Jun 2023 08:35:13 -0700
...Microscopic corrosion on electrical contacts About 80% of electrical problems are contact related. The circuit to an electrical device is: Contact in ! Device ! Contact...
Re: Electrical Connections/ Silicone Sprays/ Pipe cleaners
Historical mailing list - Carl Turner
Thu, 29 Oct 1998 12:53:58 EST
...On the electrical connections I found another trick that works well for cleaning up the female side of cruddy spade connections. I found pipe...
Re: Ignition Problem
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 23 Oct 2017 09:38:08 -0700
...Problem Electrical, Coil = Electrical Component, why not? There are only two screws, so it's worth a try. I put on the old coil...
Air Conditioning Electrical Problem
Historical mailing list - Gordon and/or Cecilia Bonham
Mon, 12 Apr 1999 20:48:33 -0400
I want to thank the various 'listees' who helped me solve the electrical problem on my '90 Westfalia. Especially Harald@earthlink who went to...
recent adventures in '84 electrical bonding
Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
Sun, 13 Jul 2003 03:42:27 -0400
recent adventures in '84 vanagon electrical bonding from first time listee: 1. as per list suggestions, i measured dc voltage between body and engine...
Re: [Syncro] Electrical issue - 1987 Syncro GL
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 20 Apr 2004 22:35:28 -0400
...Syncro@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Syncro] Electrical issue - 1987 Syncro GL Hello all - I am having an electrical issue with my Syncro, and thought that...
Electrical connection prep.
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 10 Apr 2020 11:49:26 -0700
Thought I’d start another subject just to keep things tidy :-) Lots of opinions and lots of info about electrical connection treatments. Not crimps...
Re: They said it couldn't be done....
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 24 Aug 2014 09:53:32 -0500
I looked into the electrical AC in the Prius a while back, interesting. Is any manufacturer using them like a heat pump, to provide...
Power Locks Frozen Up
Historical mailing list - K Miller
Tue, 10 Dec 1996 12:33:57 -0800
...as in 'frozen with ice in the lock', but like the electrical connections are preventing the locks from moving. When I turn the key...
Re: Electrical - '90 Westy
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 3 Jun 1999 17:43:22 -0400
...Geho wrote: >Help Please - any of you electrical types out there. > >I am purchasing a 1000w Honda EU1000 generator. Its Specs are: > >AC output...
Re: Source & part number for Canadian electrical hook ups
Historical mailing list - The Old Volks Home
Thu, 26 Sep 2002 12:30:34 -0700
At 01:32 PM 9/26/02 -0400, 80 Westy Pokey wrote: >I want to change my hook ups (city water, water filler, >electrical...
Re: Spray or paste to help clean, and keep clean, electrical connections?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:59:34 -0500
...that would help clean, and keep clean, > pins and sockets on electrical connectors? > > Maybe a spray is best as leaving a "paste" of some...
Is this coolant connector and where should it connect?
Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
Mon, 8 Dec 2008 17:53:24 -0500
I felt this should be a separate post since it isn't part of my electrical problem. I tried looking at the Bentley book...
Common problem, I think
Historical mailing list - mordo
Sat, 3 Mar 2007 18:09:00 -0500
...I checked all of the electrical connectors at the injectors and dabbed a bit of dielectric grease for good measure. All electrical connectors within...
Re: Attn: Electrical Gurus! (I searched archives)
Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
Fri, 30 Mar 2007 18:39:08 -0500
...If the problem with the VW switch is that it tends to burn out electrically, rather than break mechanically, you could extend this theory...
another gremlin
Historical mailing list - Matt Greenwell
Tue, 16 Feb 1999 22:15:45 -0500
...this is something i have done a number of times, with no ill effect (electrically, and etc.). well, after the last wash, i noticed...
another gremlin
Historical mailing list - Matt Greenwell
Tue, 16 Feb 1999 22:37:30 -0500
...this is something i have done a number of times, with no ill effect (electrically, and etc.). well, after the last wash, i noticed...
Re: Oil Pressure Light
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Tue, 16 Apr 2002 10:27:55 -0400
...Unless you have an electrical short!!! (It can happen, believe me!!!!!!!) the oil lights as no relation at all with the alternator. The oil...
Re: fridge wiring question
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:27:24 -0700
...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.) Bend, OR KG6RCR On 10/28/2009 10:43 AM...
Seat belt light
Historical mailing list - Stephen DeMocko
Thu, 16 Aug 2007 13:27:58 -0700
Volks, I have a weird electrical gremlin in my '85 automatic Westy. After checking the archives two possible solutions were suggested, but I'll...
Re: Engine Died
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 30 Mar 2020 13:54:13 -0400
> > To actuate the starter, would it be risky or electrically unreliable > to somehow connect B+ from alternator stud to the red/black 50 circuit...
Momentary Engine Stoppage
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Mon, 13 Aug 2012 17:08:23 -0500
...I feel this to be an electrical/ignition issue rather than an fuel issue. Any opinions about this problem? Thanks, John
Re: 91 Carat - Rpm hunting
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 23 Oct 2010 19:39:27 -0400
At 03:37 PM 10/23/2010 -0700, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >no..! - not any feeler gauge adjustment !! >it's an electrical adjustment. Ahem...
Re: Reconditioned Battery Opinions?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:41:21 -0700
...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano Bend, OR KG6RCR
VW Pop-top Camper
Historical mailing list
Wed, 22 Feb 95 16:33:36 -0800
...sink ice box table folding seat/bed plenty of storage electrical hookups AM/FM cassette stereo much more Good condition - must see to appreciate...
Re: Wet weather blues
Historical mailing list
Mon, 26 Apr 1999 16:29:58 EDT
Usually wet weather problems are electrical in nature. Have you checked your: Cap Rotor Spark Plug Wires Spark Plugs lately? Look inside your cap...
Re: cruise control
Historical mailing list
Mon, 18 Oct 1999 09:44:10 +0300
I installed the cruise control on my V'gon, and I didn't adjust the pneumatic and electrical switches on the pedals very well...
Re: 89 dash Speedometer LIght
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Mon, 7 Aug 2000 15:06:12 EDT
...Most situations I've run into, the plastic piece was just not fitted correctly and the electrical contacts were not seated. Worked fine after...
WTB: Vanagon Radiator Fan
Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
Mon, 30 Apr 2001 13:16:27 -0600
...I also need some electrical items from that circuit if you have a parts van or something. Thanks, Damian
86 Vanagon Fuse Box
Historical mailing list - Donald Long
Thu, 24 Jul 2003 18:02:20 +0000
Replaced the fuse box and now some strange electrical problems. Can someone tell me. Is the 86 Vanagon low VIN # Fuse Box the same...
Re: Summer's coming and my van is getting hotter than ever!!
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Mon, 26 Apr 2004 21:59:02 -0400
...Lucas headlight switches have three > positions -- Off, Dim, and Flicker. > See: "Electrical Theory" by Joseph Lucas at http://www.vanagonauts.com/index.phtml?catid...
Ham question: adding ground plane to Westy top?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Wed, 3 Nov 2004 05:15:13 -0800
...the Wonderbus 84 Westphalia: "Mellow Yellow (The Electrical Banana)" KG6RCR -=-=- If it's tourist season, why can't we shoot them? ------------------------------------
Re: stranded... '84 won't start (after exhuast work??)
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Tue, 14 Jun 2005 10:00:37 -0400
...What is the battery voltage at idle with all electrical consumers on? Ken Lewis
Re: Skylight replacing: "fiber gum or suitable caulking"?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sun, 15 May 2005 23:47:42 -0700
...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") KG6RCR
Hook ups on Canadian Westies
Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
Thu, 31 May 2012 21:41:37 +0000
I have noticed in some pictures that some pictures from Canada vans that ther is the electrical plug hook all the way at the...
Re: omni engine...
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Thu, 9 Feb 2006 17:52:45 -0500
...Similar to a vanagon in that it was often broken(electrical problem).Chrysler owned Simca which somehow became part of Peugeot.I think this...
Re: First Project: Fuel lines with a few glitches...
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 20 Aug 2006 12:49:54 -0400
...Mike '84 GL 7 pass '85 GL Westy Brian Workman wrote: <snip> I accidentally dropped the fuel injector electrical plugs before I could label...
troubleshooting sensors
Historical mailing list - jeff seward
Tue, 7 Nov 2006 22:39:26 -0800
anyone know of a good tool out there to troubleshoot electrical sensors? preferably easy and idiot-proof. any tips and tricks? am I just...
Re: RATS!! All that work, now Dometic won't cool on LP
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sun, 29 Jul 2007 12:38:34 -0700
...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR
Re: OT: Roof Mounting GPS
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Mon, 25 Jun 2007 07:28:31 -0700
...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR
Gary Lee curtain rod?
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sun, 22 Jul 2007 20:38:20 -0700
...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR
Measuring manifold vacuum
Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:06:11 -0700
...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR
Re: Electrical Glitch causiing a dead Aux battery...more..
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Sun, 11 Nov 2007 14:41:52 -0800
RE:Why the hell does a multimeter even have a fuse, any how? Just wait till you are checking current flow on a circuit...
Anyone with a Fiamma awning on their Westy?
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Tue, 28 Aug 2007 11:29:38 -0700
...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR
Re: Making holes in metal
Historical mailing list
Fri, 28 Jun 1996 10:35:44 -0700
...An alternate source is just about any electrical contractor. They use them to punch holes in the electrical boxes for wiring access. They call...
Re: [NVC] Griddle recco 2 fit atop Westy stove
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Thu, 8 Oct 2009 17:14:41 -0700
...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.) Bend, OR KG6RCR On 10/8/2009 4:29 PM...
Re: '86 Electrical Ground Locations (Cleaning Grounds)
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Mon, 5 Feb 2007 22:22:15 -0500
...Now, how is your + doing? especially on the starter! That is about it! Ben ---------------------------------------------------------------- Possibly the most common recommendation to track electrical gremlins is...
Wurth Contact OL
Historical mailing list - Bill Thomas
Sun, 4 Jan 2004 22:28:32 -0500
...They used it to eliminate the electrical gremlins common in the cars. I use it now on all my cars any time I work...
Re: WTB: 110 VAC Electric hookup inlet
Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
Sat, 11 Dec 2004 17:19:00 -0700
I use nylon screws to hold in my electrical socket, they just breakaway and I replace them later. I seem to forget to unplug...
Re: electrical insulation - source for fusion or silicone tape
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Sun, 3 Sep 2006 13:12:57 -0400
...Looks like it would be useful for Joy's issue and lots of other taping where we often use electrical tape which has limitations...
Re: Engine electrical power requirements?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sun, 23 Aug 2009 15:37:01 -0700
...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano Bend, OR KG6RCR > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rocket J Squirrel" > <camping...
Re: Electrical connection prep.
Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
Fri, 10 Apr 2020 15:10:29 -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: Microscopic corrosion on electrical contacts
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Wed, 14 Jun 2023 22:46:45 +0000
...the Horn Ring....use White Lithium Grease to lubricate and maintain electrical conductivity and it lasts 6-9 years, whereas dielectric grease in same...
Re: Engine is being flooded with fuel. Help??
Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
Fri, 23 Jul 2004 17:25:36 -0400
...but when I >disconnect the electrical plug from them they stop spraying which may >mean there is some sort of electrical problem. > Any ideas?
Re: WTB Black 110v Electrical Utility port.
Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
Fri, 10 Sep 2004 10:15:01 -0600
...WTB Black 110v Electrical Utility port. Well, I did a stupid thing the other day and edged the Vanagon forward when I was hooked...
Re: Idle gremlins still at play
Historical mailing list - Tom Neal
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 07:10:28 -0700
...Implication is a high resistance contact, the cause of about 80% of electrical problems.
Re: Stereo weirdness, electrical gremlins...
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Sun, 11 Jun 2017 17:26:52 -0700
RE: Speaker Grounds Larry has already made this point but I'll make it again. Early Vanagons have a single common ground to the...
Re: Electrical problem: wipers, blowers, headlights
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 15 Apr 2017 13:10:09 -0400
The X terminal on your ignition switch supplies the headlights directly, and operates a relay that supplies power to blower, wipers, rear defrost. These...