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• Re: A bit more on keys...
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Thu, 29 Sep 2016 21:53:57 -0400
  ...We see many people who have replaced the ignitions. The currently available ignition does not use the same key as standard Vanagon keys. In...
• Re: no parking lights? huh? wiring worries
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 18:56:54 -0800
  ...Mark Stan Wilder wrote: > > It would be some little help to know what kind on Vehicle this was. > #1) Ignition off -- Park lights should...
• Re: no fuse for fuel pump?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 11 Mar 2023 12:11:31 -0700
  ...Note >> that the ECU and ignition get powered from the ignition switch. The ECU and >> fuel pump relay get powered from a connection in...
• Re: Blink'n Ignition Light (cont'd)
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 6 May 1998 22:26:23 -0700
  ...learned that, after you turn on the ignition key, you >> wait for the Blink'n Ignition Light to stop blink'n before starting the...
• Re: Vanagon keys--the answers
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 1 May 2000 13:39:26 -0700
  ...A > common ignition/door locks key, glove box key, and gas cap key. Since it's > the ignition/door lock key which is used...
• Re: SyncroBeast - update, still not starting
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Feb 2001 09:41:27 EST
  ...If this is OK move on to ignition. I would pull one of the plugs and hold it against the motor to see if...
• Re: Engine Miss
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 21 Dec 2003 09:29:04 EST
  ...The miss problems I suffered were all rooted in a leaky ignition wire for cylinder # 3. And, against all odds, this occurred three separate...
• testing the ignition coil (85 1.9L)
  Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 09:40:54 -0500
  ...contacts would be a good idea, to make sure that the ignition control unit is doing its proper job. (his suggestion is that if...
• Dimmer Switch
  Historical mailing list - James Flanigan
  Sun, 4 Jun 2000 23:40:53 EST
  ...I finally broke down and bought the $10.00 ignition switch. Upon attempting to replace the ignition switch, I discovered it was the mechanical...
• Re: Turbo Muffler, Jacobs Ign, Snake Oil
  Historical mailing list - Ed Mellinger
  Thu, 30 Apr 1998 10:22:41 -0700
  ...that ever since the start of the catalytic converter era, engine designers have been FORCED to include high-energy, solid-state ignition systems on...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons-The fuel injection handbook.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 22:15:09 -0500
  ...The next future set should be dual mode engines where they will transition from spark ignition and tight mixture control to compression ignition and...
• Re: wiring problem update and plea for more help
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:59:26 -0700
  ...key in ignition but not on, turn headlight switch on and > it's as if you turned the key on. > if the van is...
• Re: 80 Vangon Mystery Part
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 12:50:38 -0700
  ...80 Vangon Mystery Part > > Since I do have an 82 air-cooled cal model with electronic ignition, let > me > say this blunt. Points suck...
• Re: Halon Extinguishers, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 12 Nov 2000 20:23:17 +1200
  >I think it's pretty likely that one will turn off the ignition. But >even so, the complications of an AUTO FP cut off...
• Re: WARNING !! Re: Substitute Fuel Pump #
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Mon, 4 Oct 2004 10:07:11 -0500
  ...For What? The wires aren't aren't going to spark to the pump with the ignition off. Unless of couse someone has it...
• Re: Bentley wiring diagram. Questions on how to read.
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 23 Feb 2008 22:52:09 -0500
  ...Terminal Definition ----------------------------------------------------------------------- IGNITION 1 Ignition coil, ignition distributor, low voltage ----------------------------------------------------------------------- (Ignition distributor with two separate electrical circuits) 1a to ignition contact breaker I 1b...
• starting problem
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Fri, 19 Oct 2018 08:35:21 -0700
  ...If not, he says starter, if yes, he says ignition switch. He states that the steering column ignition switch looks fine (not discolored as...
• Re: Key in ignition to power radio
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:58:10 -0700
  ...Key in ignition to power radio I found the wire that powers up when the key is stuck in the ignition (but not turned...
• 84 Ignition Wierdness
  Historical mailing list - Off White
  Fri, 8 May 1998 10:02:33 -0700
  ...The Third Item, possibly related to the second, is that it completely stops running, as if the ignition were turned off, until I turn...
• unusual problem
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Sun, 3 Dec 2000 00:53:57 -0800
  ...I tried turning the ignition key back to the start position but nothing happened and the humming continued. I jumped out and went back...
• Re: Archive question and ignition switch question (update)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 26 Oct 2007 17:21:18 -0400
  ...my archive search went poorly was that I used "ignition > switch" and not "ignition" It mentions using a qualifier but my page just > stopped...
• Fwd: Re: Fwd: Re: Ignition Switch..HELP NOW PLEASE!
  Historical mailing list - j dunne
  Mon, 6 May 2002 11:52:18 -0700
  ...Then I > > got > > one of those $10 all purpose 3-position keyed > > ignition > > switches, wired it up appropriately, and mounted > it > > to > > the right...
• Re: HELP: Engine stopped
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 11 Jul 2016 05:41:38 -0700
  ...Since Philippe is getting the power relay clicking on with the key we can tell his ignition switch is working and so his problem...
• Re: 3 questions: starter/ignition switch/temp warning light
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Fri, 19 Sep 2003 21:29:53 -0700
  ...Easiest way to check with little effort is to drop the lower covering, unplug the ignition switch, and plug that into a new switch...
• Re: '82 Diesel vanagon. Starter isn't turning over.
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Wed, 24 Aug 2022 11:10:28 -0700
  ...This will narrow it down to either a starter/solenoid or the ignition switch circuit. The key switch is rather weak and an extra...
• Re: Ignition switch replacement: where is it in Bently?
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Johnston
  Thu, 31 Oct 2013 07:48:40 -0400
  ...Gregory Smith <gfs@gregoryfsmith.com>wrote: > I want to replace my ignition switch and thought it prudent to look it > up in my Bently...
• Ignition parts needed. anybody know where to get them???
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Henricks
  Fri, 19 Apr 1996 17:03:47 -0700 (PDT)
  i am in need of a few ignition pieces for my bus and bug. both are the same, but different. i need the electrical...
• Re: VDUB QUESTION
  Historical mailing list - IC U of T
  Tue, 19 Nov 1996 09:50:15 -0500
  On > >>Problem #2 > After driving long distances (200+ miles), the van will fail to start > once the ignition is turned off. I thought my...
• Ignition Switch
  Historical mailing list - Steve Elfelt
  Wed, 1 Sep 1999 05:44:34 -0400
  ...I *did* have to remove the steering wheel from the steering column to replace the ignition switch itself. If memory serves, it was necessary...
• Re: parts question
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Thu, 8 Jun 2006 23:52:26 -0400
  Ignition control module for 1.9 and 2.1; and other is ignition control module with heat sink for 2.1 and air-cooled...
• Fw: no head lights on an '87
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sun, 9 Jul 2006 07:07:23 -0600
  ...My guess is that head light switch or the ignition switch is bad. I'm leaning toward the ignition switch. What does the list...
• Re: why is 2.1 eating ignition coils?
  Historical mailing list - --------
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 09:35:50 -0400
  ...causing the coils to die prematurely? > > BTW, he does not leave his ignition key on without engine running > (radio is hot all the time). > >
• Re: replacing ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 17:27:05 -0400
  Opps! Sorry I rushed through and didn't read the email correctly. Blake Heinlein '84 Vanagon Sacramento, CA
• Hall Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Sidney White
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 20:23:27 EDT
  Bus Depot does not list a Hall Sensor, or ignition trigger, is it available from ? FLAPS? SIDNEY IN NEW ORLEANS
• Re: Accessing Terminal 50 on Ignition Switch
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
  Sun, 14 Nov 2004 13:49:47 +0000
  Hi Tim, There should be access under the black cover on the steering column. John
• Bosch injector
  Historical mailing list - Darren Lastfogel
  Mon, 24 Jan 2005 14:39:23 -0500
  How do they fire? Pulses per ignition discharge? is it a dwell? This is the question going around the office.
• 24mm deep socket
  Historical mailing list - Damon Lowe
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 22:28:10 -0500
  the 24mm deep socket is used to remove the steering wheel. http://carboncow.net/vanagon/projects/ignition_switch.htm
• Re: Electric problem in 2.1l
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Thu, 30 Jul 2009 01:38:53 -0700
  ...It was indeed the ignition switch which is right now not yet nicely installed but will be on the weekend. And with a screwdriver...
• Re: FIXED Re: horn not working after replacing ignition switch?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:18:28 -0800
  ...horn not working after replacing ignition switch? I replaced the ignition swith in my '87 this summer (to attempt to fix a problem that...
• Re: 80 vanagon CA emission"gremlins "
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Sun, 26 Jan 1997 16:17:59 -0800 (PST)
  On Sun, 26 Jan 1997, Rudy Bardales wrote: > I've posted a few notes on my ongoing problems witm the ignition . I'm > wondering...
• Re: Help Needed with Ignition Problem 86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Schwendau
  Sun, 5 Apr 1998 00:37:30 -0500
  ...I've replaced spark plugs, rotor cap, distributor cap > and ignition coil with no change in the problems. My local VW specialist > knows mechanics...
• Re: Ignition Switch, Battery and Starter Protection
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 18:49:18 -0500
  ...This allowed short power cables from battery to starter and small wires to ignition/starter switches. You can get them cheap from any FLAPS...
• Re: [vanagon] What keeps the headlight off w/o the key in the ignition?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 12:30:08 -0500
  ...Eric Matthew wrote: >wiring problem here. >86 syncro westy. >With out the key in the ignition, when i flip the >light switch to the...
• Re: Beep On Ignition
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Tue, 21 Nov 2017 20:57:54 +0000
  ...key and see if I can recreate. > Already have a replacement ignition switch so will look forward to another > task on the list. > Thanks...
• ECU Digital
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 15 May 2022 08:18:14 -0400
  ...But, A friend was just handed a interesting tool he wants to try out on the 84 running the 1.9 ignition What do...
• Re: Fwd: Vanagon key rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 17:50:56 -0600
  ...it a vanny with key in ignition that fit all doors so I got all locks and ignition/ wiper/turn assembly's for $25...
• Re: GAUGES
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 21 Nov 2000 14:02:59 -0500
  Scott, Bosch makes a rev-limiting ignition rotor. At a preset RPM, it disconnects the ignition path to the distributor cap. I'll have...
• Re: Need ideas - diagnosing troubles.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 16 Jan 2002 14:08:43 -0500
  At 01:47 PM 1/16/2002, Blake Thornton wrote: >Any other suggestions? AFM? Ignition module? No throttle response to me sounds like AFM...
• On 2.1L is TDC the U groove on pulley?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Mon, 2 Sep 2002 14:07:50 -0500
  ...Seems pretty clear in the ignition section of Bentley that the V notch is where you set the timing at 2500rpm with temp II...
• No Start - Stuck at work!
  Historical mailing list - van man
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 12:49:40 -0800
  ...I had ignition problems earlier in the week - put in a new coil and cleaned, fixed some wires. It started up just fine for...
• Re: I didnt pass emissions---why?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 17:10:24 -0800
  ...Make sure the ignition cables are good and the plugs are good. You don't want it to miss fire. That would really mess...
• RE:tank key
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Polk
  Tue, 11 Feb 1997 19:11:55 -0600
  ...The next day he had me two ignition keys, two water tank keys and put the cover back on, total around $30 dollars if...
• Re: Headlight question (ignition "lock")
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 07:46:57 -0500
  ...Headlight question (ignition "lock") > One that I've seen on maybe all VWs is the ignition key "lock".. where you > can't move the...
• Re: Load Reduction Relay/X-Contact Info
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 16:09:37 -0500
  ...How could >you tell if the ignition switch was going or if is the relay? If it kills the headlights then it's the...
• Re: 3 questions: starter/ignition switch/temp warning light
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 00:05:02 -0400
  ...starter/ignition switch/temp warning light > 1. I just replaced starter motor on my 84 westy. Does a new bushing really go > in there...
• Re: Fridge Question - Maybe Aux. Batt. Related
  Historical mailing list - dusty edwards
  Thu, 28 Jul 2005 18:40:42 -0600
  ...is, indeed, wired to run > the camping unit when the ignition is off? > > On Jul 28, 2005, at 6:25 PM, Dan Winget wrote...
• Re: Auto running lights?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 15:31:17 -0700
  ...My 84's Headlights go off when the ignition is switched off. However, the parking lights and tail/license light do remain on. I...
• Re: Replacing Starter on 85 Vanagon - Jackstands or Ramps ?-The bypass button.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:22:44 -0500
  ...Since the ignition circuit is not designed to carry that load, including the circuit within the fuse block you may be adding future failures...
• Re: Starting issues
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Wed, 20 Jan 2021 08:10:45 -0800
  Clean and tighten ALL connections in the ignition circuit. Also, could this be weather related? Damp vs. dry? If so, ignition wires? On Wed...
• Advice-New Ignition Switch/Cig Lighter/Fan Switch
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 19 Feb 2011 11:25:59 -0600
  ...Symptom-Slow cranking/no cranking new starter and battery drain and ignition switch going out. I am going to check the grounds from alt...