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• auxiliary driving lights problem
  Historical mailing list - Al Ferguson
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 10:06:38 -0700
  ...there is a switch in the Aux. Switch location that operates the Aux. driving lights (they are the ones integrated near the front turn...
• Re: electrical question - ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:42:36 -0400
  ...If the lock properl operates the steering lock, it will operate a good switch. BTW proper operation is the switch doesn't engage until...
• Re: Alternator light mystery
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 24 May 2010 18:09:55 -0700
  true, and you are likely right about the ignition switch. however ... they should always be considered. granted, if it turns on 4 things, you...
• Re: Power source for fan on my Dometic fridge under AC power only
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 30 May 2015 11:50:50 -0700
  ...fused switched by fan thermal switch constant (B+)...." On Sat, May 30, 2015 at 11:48 AM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: There...
• Re: replacing the ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Wed, 2 Sep 1998 13:35:56 -0400
  Tyrone, Calm down! :-) I just like to have the lock cylinder off to replace the switch. In order to so so, the rubber ring...
• Re: upper steering colmn cover w/ heated switch hole
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Aug 2005 18:33:25 EDT
  ...Don't all covers have the > little switch cover you can pop out and then replace it with a VW rocker > switch? > > no... chris
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 18 Dec 2015 21:24:35 -0500
  ...Remove switch and replace with new. I found deep well sockets to long and standard sockets to short. The blade connection on the switch...
• RE: Vanagon Puzzler
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Thu, 3 Jul 97 01:04:12 UT
  TBill If you disconnect the idle switch the F.I. unit will never know when the throttle is closed, so it will dump in...
• Re: It's hard to make your Vanagon better when they're making the parts crappier
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 1 Jul 2013 21:03:22 -0700
  The ignition switch I recently got from Van Caf� is black and white with a scratched out VW number on it. Stuart -----Original Message...
• Re: Headlight's wont come on (relay bad?)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:12:10 -0800
  ...It was in the low beam high beam switch. I removed the steering wheel and un plugged the turn signal switch and wiper switch...
• Re: ADBQ
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 4 May 2003 11:01:25 -0400
  > Yes, Another D*** Battery Question > This question regards the use of the typical marine battery selector > switch. These usually have four possible positions: Batt...
• Re: '86 a/c rotary combo thermostat/fan switch - where to get a replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
  Wed, 31 Oct 2007 10:11:03 -0400
  ...Only other thing I need now are the plastic knobs that fit on it, since my switch and knobs were completely missing when I...
• Re: how to remove the heater controller switch?
  Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 14:13:30 +0100
  Matthew Pollard wrote: > > how do you get to the heater fan speed switch so to remove it? > thanks > matthew Hi Matthew, There is no...
• Wiring in Auxilliary lights?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:59:50 -0700
  ...Hi, after some of the recent posts on headlight switch failure, I ordered a spare for my 84. It's switch has been a...
• Re: Was-Still got the Drips-Now Oil pressure switch?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 05:58:54 -0500
  ...When I looked at the Bentley at the mechanic shop, it did say the white switch WAS .9bar. Will get the switch ASAP, but...
• hazard switch
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Wed, 23 Mar 2022 11:43:18 -0400
  Hey Guys, My Hazard switch is toast. I tried soaking it in contact cleaner and working the switch back and forth and nothing. They...
• Re: Preliminary...Headlight weirdness? (long)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 08:48:38 -0700
  The behavior of the blue LED points more to a missing ground for the headlight bulbs, rather than a switch problem. Mark Don Hanson...
• O2 Reset switch location?
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Fri, 22 Oct 1999 17:31:17 -0400
  Hi, I have been asked by a fellow '85 owner for the location of the Oxygen Sensor Reset Switch. Since I don't have...
• Re: No headlights.
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 31 Aug 2016 08:04:37 -0700
  headlight switch, ignition switch and bad grounds are most likely the cause..
• Re: fog light switch
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Winterpacht
  Sat, 9 May 1998 23:20:37 -0500
  ...i think the > number has been posted before. > > > >now, there's one little gotcha about > the switch: it has TWO "On" positions. > > >it's...
• Re: Light switch backlight
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:19:04 -0700
  ...i don't know why they were not installed, and i am not sure if all switches have the required translucent plastic under the...
• Re: Fridge Switch Position
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 20:01:38 -0400
  ...If you have it switched to 12v DC AND the engine is running AND the propane is lit then you have BOTH heating the...
• which vans had the reat hatch dome light switch? HERES THE ANSWER....
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 11:42:55 EDT
  ...can anyone refute this theory? i think the campers didnt have the rear light switch because VW decided that people would be camping with...
• Re: Ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Tue, 20 Jun 2023 07:34:53 -0400
  ...Did my ignition switch organically grow a new feature? On Wed, Jun 14, 2023 at 9:50 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote...
• Re: question regarding front heater switch and knob, 1990 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:02:46 -0500
  ...question regarding front heater switch and knob, 1990 Vanagon GL At 07:43 PM 12/27/2009, David Cohen wrote: > The switch keeps sticking...
• Re: Fuel Pump Kill Switch
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 13 Jan 2017 17:45:10 -0500
  ...Ric There are numerous ways to add a Security Kill Switch to a Vehicle ~ The one that I hear about most with Our Vanagons...
• Re: where to get a full throttle switch?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 12:54:31 -0700
  When you order a TPS, be certain to order a new cam also, since the switch and cam were slightly redesigned a while later...
• syncro decoupler switch replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 22 Oct 2018 15:21:10 -0700
  Hi all, I'm looking for a replacement for the switch in the driveshaft decoupler. This is the switch that is wired to a...
• WTB: Fridge AC/DC/gas elect. switch
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 3 May 2000 09:25:20 -0300
  I need the fridge electrical switch for a 91 model fridge, the fridge with 3 buttons (on the fridge panel inside the fridge door...
• Turning kills engine--??
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Fri, 11 May 2007 12:33:35 -0400
  Anybody know how the power steering pressure switch is wired in an '84 1.9? No mention of it in the Bentley. The wiring...
• Re: 84 vs 85 Digijet
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 22:40:44 -0700
  On the dual switch setup the two switches are actually connected in parallel. It is just like one switch only. The idle switch is...
• Here is turn signal wiring for 63
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 04 Jul 96 18:30 CDT
  ...Circuit on Switch Color Destination(s) 54Sl Black/Purple T1 connector and stop light switch 54Bl Black/Green/White Terminal S on Flasher Relay...
• Ignition switch -- construction
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 14 Nov 2010 02:06:22 -0500
  The key-in switch would please Rube Goldberg or that British fellow. But other than that, it's quite a clever design. It's...
• Re: electrical question - ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:00:46 -0700
  The ignition switch is actually five (5) switches molded inside a plastic piece. Some of the switches are big capacity, some small. All can...
• Oil press. sw. specs ?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 25 Mar 1996 11:19:51 CST6CDT
  I have installed a new Mexico made oil pressure switch in the sender by the water pump. the PN on the box is 056...
• Re: Intermittent Starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 22:57:03 -0600
  Larry, Not always true--- New starter, New ignition switch, New neutral safety switch, New wire to starter solenoid from neutral safety switch,twice the...
• Re: Intermittent Starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 22:57:03 -0600
  Larry, Not always true--- New starter, New ignition switch, New neutral safety switch, New wire to starter solenoid from neutral safety switch,twice the...
• List members are cool!
  Historical mailing list - Deborah Walters
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 11:59:15 -0400
  A few weeks ago I wrote that I needed an AC switch. The switch has been discontinued, so I needed to find a used...
• Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 11:34:19 -0500
  ...Bentley shows several variations on the throttle valve switch. The text indicates that a faulty switch or improper adjustment can cause the irregular idle...
• 85 Vanagon - Ignition electrical switch
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Sat, 25 Mar 2006 20:01:11 -0500
  My daily driver does not crank anymore? No 12V from ignition switch when tested at the starter relay. Relay/starter cranks when you apply...
• Attn: Electrical Gurus. Wiring question (diagram supplied)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 6 Aug 2007 15:28:47 -0700
  ...Internal is switched at DPDT, and rear is switched dependent on power from DPDT. IF thermal switch went "on" AND power still "on" from...
• Re: Throttle position switch COVER!! Who knew ??
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 11 Aug 2012 20:53:42 -0700
  If you look at ETKA for 91 it lists the later switch and that cover in the part number column even though it only...
• Re: Dead Wipers and Heater Fans
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:48:53 -0600
  Fooling with that switch is such a pita! And yes - this did happen once a little while back. Didn't repeat until today. But...
• Re: intermittant part II
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 03 May 1996 16:53:57 -0400
  >Here's what the '79 switch has: >There are four wires that lead to contacts in the switch which >correspond to the various positions...
• Help Needed on Manual to Auto Trans wiring problem.
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 6 Nov 2006 17:32:15 -0800
  ...I did not take the wiring from the van under advise from the List that the neutral safety switch wiring can be fabricated separately...
• Re: cleaning engine upsets throttle body switch
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 17 Feb 2005 00:01:17 -0500
  Throttle switch won't do that. Bad/weak O@ sensor or the wiring to it. The green shielded cable going to it will sometimes...
• Re: Replacing radiator Fan Thermo switch questions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 23 Aug 2021 12:19:16 -0400
  ...I read an old post from Mark Drillock talking about the several >> different switches that were available 12 years ago & a problem w/ using...
• Re: Fog Light wire fire, help!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 28 Oct 2000 23:35:12 -0700
  ...If you do have this switch and socket, test as below. 1. Are switch pins 83 and 83A normally open and then connected together...
• Re: Lunch with Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Mon, 21 Nov 94 15:37:47 PST
  ...Now the point > about the O2 sensor being switched off at full throttle is interesting. > .basically the black box must be nothing more than...
• Re: Headlight switch failure (possible solution)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 07:26:01 EST
  ...I unplugged the switch and somehow it had overheated and melted the plastic on the back of the switch which cocked the plug on...
• throttle body round thing underneath
  Historical mailing list - Kim G
  Wed, 30 May 2001 09:35:13 -0500
  ...It seems that the little grey plastic part that turns and has two points that trigger the switch is worn down a bit so...
• RE: '78 aux battery
  Historical mailing list - Scott Allred
  Mon, 7 Oct 96 17:28:37 UT
  ...If it's expensive, then it >is a lot for just-in-case you leave it switched to both. I can't see >switching...
• Re: Front & Rear Heater Fan Switches: Was - Phred's Shiverin'...
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 19 Oct 2001 11:45:29 -0700
  On 19 Oct 2001 at 14:13, Alan Bosch wrote: > > Does any know if the fan-speed contol switches for the rear blower and...
• Re: brake light switch
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 22:44:52 -0400
  Place a bunch of rags under the switches and work quick. Fill the tswitches with fluid before installing. Some of them have enough volume...
• Re: WTH!! First it headlights, now wipers
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 17:48:49 -0600
  ...It could also be the wiper switch itself or a > wiring / ground connection issue, but my money is on the ignition switch. > Is the...
• 91 A/C Switch Question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:18:49 -0500
  Thanks in advance, but trying to find a part # for the hi/lo switch on the a/c high pressure line. It has 4...
• Re: Replacing pressure A/C Pressure switch w/o losing Freon
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:31:07 -0400
  ...Replacing pressure A/C Pressure switch w/o losing Freon Can I take the pressure switch off the high pressure line in the DS...
• Re: Wiper Switch replaced one problem with another
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 3 Sep 1999 11:21:37 -0400
  At 17:46 9/1/99 , David Bogle wrote: >Dear Listmembers, > >I replaced my wiper switch, hoping that the front washer pump would work...
• Re: FW: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 22:19:37 -0700
  ...Even so I guess the switch can fail. Dumb switch. Mike On 7/5/06 9:39 PM, "Loren Busch" <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote...
• Re: Useless vent contest
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 4 Aug 2014 20:52:36 -0500
  ...for the much discussed fuel pump cutoff > switch? Louvers in one direction = switch on, other direction = switch off. > > Stephen > > > > Can you imagine the mayhem...