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• Re: Ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 20 Jun 2023 21:21:56 -0700
  ...Stop, turn key and remove. >>> My radio stays on until I open my door. >>> Did my ignition switch organically grow a new feature? >
• Re: Ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 18 Oct 2014 03:26:21 -0400
  ...diagram out there which labels each of the spades on the >ignition switch? One of ours has nothing on it and we are curious...
• Re: '85 Ignition Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 20:00:04 -0400
  ...The output pulse goes to the ignition pulse generator and tells it to initiate the switching output that pulls down the coil negative to...
• Re: HELP! '64 ignition shot?
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Sun, 30 Jun 1996 16:06:09 -0400
  ...and '64 switches >incompatible? What am I missing? Where does the ignition switch get it's power from? You guessed it... the headlight switch...
• speedo/tach lights out
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 23:52:53 -0800
  ...I have had the ignition switch replaced in the last year so I don't suspect that as the culprit. I also have two...
• Re: FS: Set locks w/ keys: ignition, all handles & rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 17 Nov 2000 09:55:22 EST
  ...May need > painting: > > Two (2) front door handles > One (1) sliding door handle > One (1) ignition lock cylinder > One (1) rear hatch lock > > He...
• Re: dash oil pressure light
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 22:39:33 -0400
  ...second after turning the ignition key ? It will not pulse on and off as it should when the ignition key is turned on. TIA...
• L-shaped circuit board behind speedo...
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Fri, 9 Aug 2002 11:47:59 -0400
  ...With the original, the oil pressure LED blinks with the ignition switched on, then goes out immediately when the engine starts. With the replacement...
• Re: Ignition Switch Electrical Repair
  Historical mailing list - Joe in NH
  Mon, 29 Dec 2003 19:42:44 EST
  ...I just did this to change the ignition lock/switch in my Syncro. Email if you have any more questions. Good luck and happy...
• Re: Strange Ignition Problem
  Historical mailing list - Filcoff, David M.
  Sat, 24 Aug 2002 14:29:21 -0500
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• ignition timing
  Historical mailing list - Sidney White
  Fri, 16 May 2003 15:37:52 EDT
  Sorry, it is for 2.1L digifant system.1987 What sequence do I follow to set timing? Sidney in New Orleans
• Re: Emisson Control unit question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 11 Jun 2003 08:53:31 -0700
  Actually, turning on the ignition only starts the ECU. The ECU then runs the pump for a few seconds to bring up the fuel...
• Re: 1985 ignition lock cylinder install help
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 23 Aug 2017 16:01:46 -0700
  ...1985 ignition lock cylinder install help Hi all, In need of assistance installing a new ignition lock cylinder in 85 1.9l vanagon. I...
• Re: Replace your ignition switch.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 05:53:24 EDT
  ...The ignitions switches are failing for two major reasons, overloaded headlight circuit and 5 lbs of keys dangling about. Old age may be a...
• Re: battery relay question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 15 May 2001 22:35:34 -0400
  ...The way >the relay switch works is it's triggered when the >ignition turns on (connects the two batteries) and >disengages when the ignition...
• Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 28 Sep 2014 16:47:14 -0500
  ...I had new plugs >>> installed and went thru the entire ignition system and all ran perfect - >>> idle and at 3000 rpm per Tencent. Even...
• Too much ignition advance ??
  Historical mailing list - Morris H. Arthur
  Thu, 2 Nov 1995 10:09:27 -0500
  ...and install a 009 distributor and, perhaps, one of those electronic ignitions ??? Thanks for any comments. '77 Camper --------------------------------------------------------- Morris Arthur < morris_arthur@unc.edu...
• Re: westy auxillary battery
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Feb 95 13:20:24 PST
  ...It was wired between the two baterries and controlled from the ignition switch (ie. when the ignition was off then the baterries were isolated...
• Re: Headlight question (ignition "lock")
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 00:52:10 -0500
  One that I've seen on maybe all VWs is the ignition key "lock".. where you can't move the key into the start...
• Re: Tach drops fast when it cuts out
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:38:20 -0400
  ...Anything at all in the ignition primary circuit, from the Hall sender through the ECU to the coil itself and the +12 supply to...
• Re: My Digifant Opinion
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Mon, 27 Apr 1998 12:44:18 -0400
  > >The problem with the Digifant is that VW tried to intergrade the >ignition system with the injection system. So if you have a problem...
• Re: keys
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Wed, 8 Dec 2004 08:02:41 -0600
  ...The earlier gas caps were not designed to use the ignition key, but used a smaller key. Later Vanagons and Syncros used the ignition...
• Re: why is 2.1 eating ignition coils?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:32:04 -0700
  ...why is 2.1 eating ignition coils? Because he has Buach Platinum plugs (single electrode) I'll bet. I've seen this several time...
• Re: Ignition lock fail - Update
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:59:59 -0700
  ...COM> Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2011 3:51 PM Subject: Re: Ignition lock fail - Update > p-mail sent to Bretts... > > I have whatever part...
• Re: headlight switch mystery, help!
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 19:54:37 -0400
  Trust me, the ignition switch on the steering column. mike 87westy with lights again and 2 headlight switches that work Leif wrote: > > Interesting. When...
• How Propane Fridge works
  Historical mailing list - Richard Angelini
  Thu, 21 Aug 1997 17:09:16 -0700
  ...Here is where the ignition button comes in. You now press the ignition (or safty override) button. It physically opens allowing gas to flow...
• Re: Ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 22 Jun 2023 08:59:51 -0400
  OK, So, not sure, but I think you do have something going on with the ignition switch. But help me out here folks. When...
• Re: Aux. Battery Isolator Relay
  Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
  Sun, 14 Sep 1997 12:01:55 -0700
  ...If you want to have the new relay (and battery) kick in at startup every time you turn on the ignition, then go to...
• Re: Help in salt lake
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Tue, 19 Mar 2019 23:39:22 +0000
  ...I think I will start carrying spare ignition switches, but wonder why it shorted out. Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/ghei36> ________________________________ From...
• Re: stud size on ignition coil?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sat, 28 Jul 2012 13:55:56 -0400
  ...Last ignition > coil I saw with screw terminals was on Scamp's Atomic Four engine. > > Yours, > David >
• Re: Frydae - EMP Proofing A Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 2 Nov 2012 21:44:42 -0400
  ...Given that, I'd expect ECU, idle stab, tach, ignition module on a 1.9l, DOPS board, Westy LED panel, GPS, computer, stereo, transistor...
• Replacing lock cylinders.
  Historical mailing list - Doug Shapter
  Fri, 13 Oct 1995 09:34:46 -0400
  Hi all, Its Friday morning, I'm late for work, the ignition key won't turn and my daughter is starting to look at...
• Re: electronic ignition
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 25 Feb 2005 02:58:39 -0500
  ...QC.CA> >wrote: > >> I would like to go from points to electronic ignition in my 81 westy. >> >> Which to choose? compufire or pertronix... >> >> Thanks. >>
• Re: Vanagon? Really?
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Sat, 19 Nov 2011 22:16:18 -0800
  ...As Gasoline engines go to > direct injection and dual mode, (spark ignition to compression ignition) > the > Diesel advantages will disappear. > > Dennis > > >
• Re: how to make your locking gas cap accept the same key as your doors/ignition
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 11:38:35 -0500
  ...Or door lock, or ignition. The lock isn't going to stop someone who's determined and willing to use force to get your...
• Re: ignition buzz in speakers on 88 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 27 Jul 2002 16:01:32 +1200
  The alternator can also cause a whine through your stereo. It does on my diesel Corolla.
• Still Sluggish Update
  Historical mailing list - Richard Ferguson
  Sun, 17 Sep 2000 05:18:49 -0700
  ...The ignition coil wire had fused to the connector in the top of the ignition coil, but I replaced it with an aftermarket one...
• Re: ignition switch part #
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 18:00:52 EST
  ...I've narrowed my problems down to the electrical ignition switch in the steering column thanks to list help... Now, can anyone tell me...
• Re: Lost Keys
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 19:07:02 -0500
  ...Mike Mike Collum wrote: > On your '85, the gas cap key was probably a "stubby" and was different > from the ignition/door keys. > > If...
• Horn Ring Question
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Sat, 23 Jul 2022 13:32:00 -0600
  ...Put the wheel back on and turned the ignition. Horn is now always on whenever I turn on the ignition. I took off the...
• Re: DEAD in my garage on New Year's Day
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 1 Jan 2000 12:09:07 -0800
  ...DEAD in my garage on New Year's Day Replace the ignition module, cap and rotor. Heavy loading of the cap/rotor contacts and...
• Wiring Problem - Air Cooled Porsche
  Historical mailing list - Bill Minor
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 09:37:10 -0500
  ...They got as far as unplugging the entire ignition switch so I'm sitting here with no wiring diagram and either a five hour...
• idle control valve / idle stabilizer trouble shooting
  Historical mailing list - mykarmann
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 10:28:18 -0500
  ...Is the idle control valve supposed to "hum" with the ignition turned on? Mine does not. Is the idle stabilizer supposed to vibrate with...
• Re: Fuel injector question - non starting
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sun, 3 Aug 2008 19:49:52 -0400
  ...2>Turn the ignition on. 3> Rotate the crankshaft my hand, or wrench. Every 180� you should hear the injectors squirt and the fuel...
• Which cylinder isn't firing??
  Historical mailing list - d t
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 03:51:39 MST
  ...if it's an external ignition cable or distributor problem). I tried to improvise an "ignition voltage sensor" by putting a Neon bulb next...
• Start/Run/Then No Start
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Tue, 8 Nov 2011 06:27:28 -0600
  ...I have >> voltage for 2 - 3 seconds when I turn ignition on. >> >> Can I conclude that my ignition switch is OK? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Skip >> 84...
• Re: can't get ignition switch housing off steering column
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 08:00:50 -0700
  Back when I had an '84, I had to replace two ignition switches. This was five years ago, and my memory is foggy, but...
• Re: Won't Start After Being Off for +1 min.
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 28 Jan 2004 15:25:37 EST
  ...Carry a spark plug with you and the next time it stalls without restarting, pull the primary ignition wire from the distributor. Connect the...
• Re: Making keys
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 13:07:49 -0700
  ...If there isnt one on the ignitions switch try the drivers side door. You will have to remove the handle to read the number...
• Re: A Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Sun, 1 Sep 2013 11:55:47 -0400
  ...Vehicle in 3rd gear - clutch in, ignition on but not to >start, release brake, turn wheels towards down hill, start to roll. Pick >up...
• steering lock and switch
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:43:58 -0600
  ...I pulled the steering lock assembly (again) and installed my old switch after testing both the new and old ignition switches. Both ignition swiches...
• Re: Electronic points -waste of time/money?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 15 Jan 2007 20:21:28 +0000
  ...I tap the dizzy, it drops to 0 degrees, the > ignition starts to misfire (you can see it on the strobe timing light, the...
• Re: alternator to ignition coil???
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 16 Dec 2002 16:15:59 -0800
  ...alternator to ignition coil??? > > > > Hi, > > > > Ive been having intermittent starting problems on > my > > 87 digifant. today it died again at work and i > didnt...
• Re: 1985 ignition lock cylinder install help
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 10 Sep 2017 17:36:22 -0700
  ...1985 ignition lock cylinder install help Hi all, In need of assistance installing a new ignition lock cylinder in 85 1.9l vanagon. I...
• Key in power - no start situation
  Historical mailing list - Richard Smith (Smirby)
  Thu, 4 Nov 2021 17:13:24 -0700
  ...It clearly seemed like an electrical issue, but after replacing the ignition switch, safety switch at the transmission (it’s an automatic), the starter...
• Head lamps--Strange problem Help
  Historical mailing list - Brian Curtis
  Mon, 25 Jan 1999 15:08:06 PST
  ...If I switch off the ignition with my headlights on, and then turn the headlights off at the toggle when I then restart the...
• Re: No headlights.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 31 Aug 2016 23:16:32 -0400
  An ignition switch with a bad "X" contact will also cause other problems such as heater fans and other accessories not working. Pulling the...
• Re: Measuring engine RPM based on Hall sender/coil signals
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:43:39 -0400
  A 4 cylinder engine will give you two ignition pulses per revolution. Every other pulse fires the injectors so they fire once each revolution...
• Re: Radio Install
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 28 Mar 2008 05:35:17 -0500
  ...in the ignition" > buzzer/mexican hat dance when you open the door. > > By wiring radio this way no stress on the ignition coil ECU...
• 2.1 WBX Ignition System
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:09:32 -0300
  I am trying to track down some misfire issues and I have a few questions about the 2.1 WBX ignition system. It seems...