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• OXS Light came on
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:18:17 -0700
  ...Does this mean I should replace the sensor, or is there a way to just turn the warning light off. PS. A few months...
• Re: Weird going-ons!
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Mon, 11 Sep 2023 20:30:38 -0400
  Howdy to y'all I got back to work on the weird brake warning-light. I posted about the trouble in facebook V.O...
• Re: Warning light
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 19 Dec 2014 21:20:50 -0500
  At 06:30 AM 11/6/2014, Dennis Jowell wrote: >The buzzer/warning light goes off together and is located In the >temperature gauge...
• Is it me or is it my Westy?--long
  Historical mailing list - John Koloen
  Fri, 13 Nov 1998 11:11:20 -0500
  ...He asked for my license and insurance card, and then we went to his car where he wrote out a "warning" ticket. A warning...
• Re: Baffled, giving up
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 4 Oct 2012 09:09:19 -0400
  Key on engine off is the alternator warning light on? This is an integral part of the alternator operation. Since this is a Westphalia...
• Re: 86 Vanagon h2o warning lights
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 09:22:42 +0200
  ...Is > this a normal operating cycle? This is just a system check to tell you that this vital warning light is working properly. > Does...
• Re: Warning - WA Dept of Trans & Chemistry
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sun, 24 Nov 2002 15:03:24 EST
  ...14 PM Mountain Standard Time, Fritz_H@MSN.COM writes: > Subj: Warning - WA Dept of Trans & Chemistry > Date: 11/23/02 10:12:14...
• Re: Water Level Indicator Red Blinking Light
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 18 Mar 2001 20:48:39 -0600
  ...I assume this is a check of the components. > > I have a new coolant low-level-warning switch (the two probes that protrude > into...
• Re: Pedal Pressure & Brake Lights
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 11:24:27 -0700
  ...Thanks! Originally thought that a ground needed to be connected to semiconductor in brake warning light unit to light it up. But I understand...
• Re: Help! Appeal for data
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 21:22:23 -0500
  ...Have you >tried removing the level warning control unit to see if that disables >the level warning? What is the part number on your...
• Re: Oil pressure light comes on after about 7 minutes.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 10:22:54 -0800
  ...The gauges are pretty easy to install and inexpensive (compared to a blown up motor, certainly) A blinking light or a warning buzzer...fine...
• Re: two red lights aren't on at start
  Historical mailing list - MOST,DAVID
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 22:19:30 -0800
  ...The most > critical is as a warning of drive belt failure for the water pump. The > OX led also comes on separately as a...
• Re: oxygen sensor and alternator lights
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 14:20:58 -0800
  ...From pg 27 1985 Vanagon Owners Manual 4-Alternator warning light This light comes on when the ignition is turned on and should go...
• Re: Disable oil pressure warning system
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sun, 15 Jun 2014 11:53:52 -0700
  ...small branch of the blue foil plugs into > the dynamic oil warning circuit board. Unplug that connector, bend the > outer most pin of the...
• Re: the case of the curious blinking LED
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:11:47 -0500
  ...Is the "double" blinking light sequence just a >> random >> issue or is this some arcane VW warning that is not published? >> > > Definitely not some...
• Temp Warning Light Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
  Mon, 21 Sep 1998 05:40:48 -0500
  ...Temp Warning Light Mystery > >Sometimes the sensor develops a small seep and lets a very small amount of >coolant out around where the plug...
• Re: temp. gauge warning light
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 21:11:49 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Brett Ellingson wrote: > > My 87 westy's coolant temperature gauge warning light has been > flashing. After about 45 freeway...
• Re: Posts not going through. Warning lights
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 6 May 2021 15:13:03 +0000
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• Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 3 Mar 2014 13:08:19 -0600
  The answer to your question is both cultural and political- which we can't discuss here. John On 3/3/2014 9:50 AM...
• electronic ignition in '71/1600?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Apr 1996 11:11:29 -0700
  ...Upsides? Downsides? Warnings? On this brand or on electronic ignition in general. Thanks! -steve tokar
• can I ?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 May 1997 17:05:30 -0400 (EDT)
  ...want to wreck the van I saw the same tire tread warning but I need to use the van and have no choice with...
• battery light
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Aug 1997 18:56:10 -0400 (EDT)
  ...everything works fine just the light stays on is it a warning that my alternator is going any ideas out there it really runs...
• Re: Space heater warning
  Historical mailing list - Todd Thompson
  Sat, 23 Oct 1999 09:15:30 EDT
  I do the same thing -- try a timer switch that people hook up to their lights when they are out of town. Van gets...
• re- intermittent headlight failure
  Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
  Wed, 1 Dec 1999 12:58:27 +0000
  ...Martin >>>I'm continuing to struggle with my headlights going out on their own without warning. I've replaced the light switch but that...
• Re: [Re: Which cylinder isn't firing??]
  Historical mailing list - d t
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 19:57:56 MST
  ...It has warnings about > not disconnecting ignition wires while cranking or running.. > > Brad That's exactly what I was afraid of: being ZAPPED through...
• Oil Temperature
  Historical mailing list - John Iseman
  Mon, 1 Jul 2002 12:53:21 EDT
  ...With the oil stabilizer I get no warning buzzer, apparently because the stabilizer has increased the viscosity sufficently to prevent the thinning of the...
• Brake Light On
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Mon, 2 Jul 2012 07:44:48 -0600
  Hi All, I am posting for a friend who had a 91 Westy with a brake warning light that won't turn off. We...
• Re: Oil warning light and buzzer go off when going uphill
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Thu, 19 May 2005 13:10:36 -0400
  > As I mentioned, I'm a rookie...so I've never taken a vanagon cluster out. It's real simple. Just remember to plug...
• Re: "carat" FS on ebay PROFANITY WARNING
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sun, 26 Mar 2006 10:39:30 EST
  In a message dated 3/26/2006 7:19:39 AM Pacific Standard Time, fortino1@EARTHLINK.NET writes: whoops many sides. thanks :-) Just teasing...
• Re: My BLUE van is home!!!
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 20 Dec 2014 12:44:40 -0800
  ...oil pressure warning wiring et al. My thought was it might've gotten disturbed during the paint job but can't really imagine how...
• Re: PopTop Alarm ..... Conclusion ????
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 17:27:45 +0100
  ...since the Oxygen Sensor LED is just a "dumb" little odometer driven warning light, you could just use that. Either replace it with your...
• Re: warning regarding GoWesty alternator bracket kit
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 16 Jun 2012 11:36:02 -0500
  I certainly appreciate these warnings about replacement parts quality. I have bought from GoWesty, and have found their products to be of good quality...
• Re: Warning!!! Check Your Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Sat, 11 May 2002 23:09:05 -0500
  ...Warning!!! Check Your Speedometer Phew, thank you for the warning! As it turns out I have been driving around with a KMPH speedometer for...
• Re: Ignition turned "off", engine stays on. Pull up handbrake engine goes off??
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 21:49:12 -0700
  ...In my original post I called the brake warning light (" ! ") an e-brake light. I didn't describe what happened well. The engine idled...
• Re: Spooked!-temp gauge-oip pressure problems.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 5 Jun 2011 09:55:29 -0400
  ...It got mighty hot IN the van, but I never got the low pressure warning horn nor the warning light. I'm going ot...
• Another Pop Top Warning
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:58:12 -0700
  ...Don't know the fix, haven't taken time to inspect for what warning signs to look for. The top worked ok but was...
• Re: Fw: '86 Westy Oil light flickers briefly...other basic ?'s
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sun, 10 Oct 2004 09:31:46 -0500
  ...I certainly agree with you there! Every Vanagon 2.1 engine I've seen with the oil warning buzzer coming on, HAD LOW OIL...
• Re: headliner question
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Oct 1994 09:02:35 -0500 (CDT)
  Martha, just a word of warning. If you line the roof of your van with polar fleece I'm packing up the flannel shirts...
• Re: Long distance driving advice
  Historical mailing list - Morris H. Arthur
  Wed, 17 Apr 1996 06:05:54 -0400
  ...Really, a tune-up is nice, but I would just make sure your compression is healthy and your warning lights (or gauges) are operational...
• Thanks to all for the advice on the '87
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  09 Sep 96 22:45:33 EDT
  ...Anyway thanks for all the responses and warnings, and Im sure i'll have some questions in the near future as I undertake the...
• Re: Serious Virus (Worm) Alert
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Tue, 21 Nov 2000 14:36:57 -0700
  ...It was graphics > file ending in .jpg.vbs John, Thanks for the warning, but do we really have to see all the files? Larry...
• Re: diesel to gas conversion ongoing...WARNING!
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Sat, 4 May 2002 09:10:14 -0700
  Hmmm. Thanks all for more light on the pilot shaft conversion dilemma. I'll measure the pilot holes and compare. Now, can anyone tell...
• Re: Earth tremor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 10:12:12 -0400
  ...And whose phone book is full of earthquake warnings, and who built their disaster-management headquarters slap on top of a fault? (Hint -- it...
• Re: WARNING: SOUTH AFRICAN AND SPEEDING RED PORSCHES.....
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Wed, 27 Nov 2002 16:12:22 -0700
  Just a note: There is no evidence that red cars get more tickets. It is kind of an urban myth. Sounds good, though. Bill...
• Re: Engine quit at freeway speed, no re-start
  Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
  Wed, 22 Jun 2005 07:34:28 -0700
  ...No warning what-so-ever. Turn key have way and listen to hear of the fuel pump primes... simple check.
• Re: Joy Hecht's problem's solved?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 23 May 2005 15:56:28 -0700
  On 5/23/2005 2:38 PM Joy Hecht wrote: <snip> >Don, if you design a coolant pressure gauge or warning system of some...
• blinking coolant light with full coolant
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 25 Feb 2006 13:29:43 -0600
  My 90 has no cooling system issues but the blinking coolant level warning light won't go out. I've checked the connections, and...
• Re: vanagon song
  Historical mailing list - Jim Stout
  Mon, 4 Dec 2006 21:04:21 -0600
  ...PM > > Subject: [VANAGON] Vanagon song > > > > > > >I got this off the diesel vanagon list. Warning foul language! > > > http://www.kookymathteacher.com/vanagon.mp3 > > > > > > Jamie Auch > > > > > >
• Re: Vanagon rear hatchback supports WARNING!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 08:31:23 -0400
  > Think twice before you think you will save a few > bucks - hatch struts are not expensive. I have the Heavy-Duty German OEM struts...
• Re: Summer camping Wa/Or/Ca?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:29:13 -0700
  Gas Price Warning in California Today gas is $5.40 at this station in Gorda, Ca. That station is always the highest priced gas...
• Re: Alternator question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 26 Mar 2011 22:35:18 -0400
  ...The gauges and coolant > warning light still function however; only the battery indicator and > dash lights seem to be affected. > > I have removed and...
• Re: Travel Weirdness (warning; tires. ;)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 5 Sep 2014 14:23:43 -0700
  ...Travel Weirdness (warning; tires. ;) > > > > Check to make sure your ECU is fully plugged in and double check its > ground wire for continuity. Use contact...
• Re: Blue foil tragedy
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Thu, 5 Aug 2010 20:21:51 -0400
  ...might be missing high and low rpm oil pressure warning, > and evidently, charging warning - if the battery symbol light doesn't come > on when...
• Re: Brake Warning Light
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Mon, 20 Nov 2000 16:04:51 -0800
  ...The brake system warning light stays > on when the engine is running. I checked the emergency brake release switch > and it is ok. This...
• Re: gauge recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 22:50:15 -0900
  ...G-tech accelerometer, recording on road dyno. (in the mirror) digital compass with exterior temperature monitoring, switches with sensor in refrigerator. (additional sensor warning...
• Vacuum Brake Booster
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 09:17:05 -0400
  ...The third terminal on both pressure switches are supposed to be logically anded to supply a ground path for the brake warning light. This...
• Re: The Vanagon cooling system.. it's counterintuitive.. (long post)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 7 Sep 2015 12:59:03 -0400
  ...the >overheat warning blinker in the temp gauge, a >coolant level controller 191 919 376 or 191 919 >376A, and a pair of stainless...
• Re: Important - oil pressure query
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Thu, 4 Nov 1999 08:09:23 -0500
  ...It will cause all types of nuisance warnings on a hot > engine. > > David Beierl wrote: > > > Volks -- the suggestion has been made that grounding the...
• Re: Trip and tire report
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 7 Jul 2015 21:15:44 -0400
  ...Still no oil pressure warning buzzers or flickering warning light at idle. I still usually see 10-15 psi at idle. I am using...
• Re: Not running out of gas. was:Re: Cheap emergency gas can
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 02:58:37 -0500
  ...And while we're at it, maybe a warning that the >lights have been left on when the ignition is turned off. I would...