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• part number needed
  Historical mailing list - John P. Stoneback
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 15:24:40 -0400
  Greetings, I am in desperate need for the part number for the connector which connects to the differential lock circuit board on the syncro...
• Re: battery going?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Thu, 27 Apr 2006 23:04:40 -0400
  ...badly corroded sensor/connector contacts, or a broken wire, might produce similar symptoms. checking for voltage at the connector, and measuring sensor resistances at...
• Re: Harbor Freight Circuit Tester was D15 connector revealed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 8 Nov 2011 21:57:17 -0800
  ...Harbor Freight Circuit Tester was D15 connector revealed > On Nov 8, 2011, at 10:08 PM, Loren Busch wrote: > >> ATC fuse vs. an ATO...
• How to Connect Trailer Lights
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 22:20:16 -0500
  ...Cable ties, screws, connectors - the works. Pretty cool kit - Bosch quality IMHO. Cost: $37.00 CDN at Princess Auto. Maybe $17.00 in US...
• Re: Spray or paste to help clean, and keep clean, electrical connections?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:39:22 -0400
  ...Start well back on the cable away from the connector, and wrap overlapping by 1/2 (stretch it well), until well past the connector...
• Weird, Funny, Electrical and Brake Light Switch Connector Failure; Questions and Pics
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 29 Apr 2011 19:57:29 -0700
  ...In hindsight, likely not possible, but I popped the connectors out and taped them up. Today the fuse blew again jostling a + wire to...
• Re: instrument panel short = no start?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 6 Nov 2014 10:26:21 -0800
  ...On 11/6/14, Dan Barrett <dbx@pobox.com> wrote: > (1) when instrument panel multi-pin connector below > the tach is plugged in, the...
• Re: OXS & Batt. Lights just came on... the fix
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 23:42:45 -0500
  ...I prodded and poked at all the possibilities (grounds, connectors, wire condition) in the engine compartment and up to the battery for an hour...
• 5 amp fuse?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:23:11 -0800
  ...Additionally, I discovered 3 wires attached to one end of a plastic connector also tucked away in the black box - but no other half...
• Re: temp gauge not working right...
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 8 Aug 2018 18:03:22 -0700
  ...You can carefully clean and adjust the connectors too, but I’m guessing it’s a bad ground at the star connector under the...
• 2.1 WBX Ignition System
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:09:32 -0300
  ...This seems rather complex, considering that most vehicles use resistive wires and rubber boots/connectors on the plugs. So what would happen If I...
• Re: spare wires in engine compartment box?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 3 Jun 2003 15:26:03 -0400
  ...At various places (for my 86 Syncro) the wiring diagrams indicate that the fresh air fan is on one connector (on the fuse box...
• Re: Need fix for printed circuit board for instrument cluster
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sun, 1 Aug 2004 10:35:15 -0600
  ...the PCB copper leads behind the > speedo. > The connectors that attaches to the pin connector and the copper leads have > come loose. > I do...
• harness kit
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Mon, 16 Aug 1999 14:41:48 -0400
  Dear List, Anybody know where to get a kit to replace boots and connectors on the harness for a 83.5? Thanx, Woody
• Re: Hiccups
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 18 May 1998 08:25:13 CDT
  ...All other connector terminals should have 0 ohms resistance from one harness connector to its mate in the connector at the other end of...
• Re: syncro fuel gauge issue fixed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:33:31 -0400
  ...in any case, the problem was fixed by cleaning the connector. alistair On 2012-09-09, at 7:32 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > You...
• Re: aftermarket tach
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 2 Jun 2011 16:18:21 -0400
  ...Look for a green wire on pin 9 of the panel connector. I'd be moderately surprised if it weren't there. But I...
• Re: horn relay?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 08:38:22 -0400
  ...IF you could find a source for the stock "L area" connector, then wiring the horn relay "properly" would be a piece-of-cake...
• Re: Seeking Advice for Sluggish Performance
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 13:43:55 -0400
  I find that on the 1.9 motor, the first thing to check when running poorly is the temp sensor II connector which is...
• Re: 85 Westy - Throttle Valve Switch??
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 23:16:41 -0600
  ...On my 85, the leads from the switch terminate on a connector socket attached to the bracket holding the transverse metal coolant pipe that...
• Re: Brake lights won't work ...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 28 Mar 2014 06:30:28 -0400
  Did you check for power? Fuse, fuse box, connector at fuse box, connector in black junction box, harness damage, etc. When checking things electrical...
• Re: blinking coolant light
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Sun, 17 Feb 2013 08:00:28 -0600
  ...Also check the connectors at the sensor and unplug and replug the instrument cluster connector several times. Jim On Feb 17, 2013, at 1...
• Re: van cuts out
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Mon, 28 May 2001 21:34:17 EDT
  ...There is a connector directly on the valve or there is a yellow connector on the wires. I even went to the expense of...
• 85 Westy - Throttle Valve Switch??
  Historical mailing list - MMunn
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 20:10:38 -0800
  ...Is that right? Yesterday, I got a multimeter and put it across the obvious connector (throttle side of connection) that leads to the underside...
• Relay socket spade connectors
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 16:09:22 -0500
  Anyone know of a source for female spade relay socket connectors? They're the ones with the little barb on the sides so the...
• Re: 85gl acceleration Flat spot until warmed up
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 09:19:40 -0800
  ...85gl acceleration Flat spot until warmed up > > I like to get the new style sockets and > > pre crimped pigtail connectors as these make future...
• Re: Is there such a too?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 22 Nov 2007 19:35:28 -0800
  ...On Nov 22, 2007 4:46 PM, Mike Collum <collum@verizon.net> wrote: > I replace the female connectors with the same type as OEM...
• RE: Starter Woes
  Historical mailing list - Sean O'Corrain
  Wed, 25 Jun 97 13:56:47 -0500
  ...Why is the stud on the solenoid so long? The connector on the wire from the alternator is about 13mm or so long and...
• Re: 3 prong connector on alternator
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 19:13:22 -0500
  ...3 prong connector on alternator > > > > Yeah... I've got that too - 90 2.1 - kinda > > mysterious to me as well. > > > > > Doug Fitz-Randolph > > > Freeport...
• Re: I need advice/help - Elecrical
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Feb 2005 16:11:19 -0500
  The power for the ignition and the ECU goes from the ignition switch, into a connector at the fuse box, then out through another...
• Re: O2 sensor testing the wires...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 3 Apr 2007 10:44:12 -0700
  ...It is a small brown wire that comes out of the same small bundle that goes to the distributor hall connector. I'm sure...
• Re: Dieing problem driving me nuts
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 19:07:06 +0000
  ...2nd the wire that grounds the o2 sensor..where they connect...inside that connector, it was green...I saw this after cutting the fitting...
• Re: Battery Light
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sat, 17 Dec 2005 15:25:37 -0500
  ...The wired is broken off right at the connector are these things available? Or should I just replace it with a conventional spade connector...
• Re: Diesel Instrument Cluster Blue Ribbon: Glow Plug Light Wiring Confirm Please?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 21 Aug 2017 18:19:31 -0700
  Wow, are all those wires from the cluster connector the same color? You do like to create challenges for yourself! If I were you...
• Re: Hard/no start story, '86 2.1, AT, mostly removed AC
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 18 Dec 2015 21:26:12 -0500
  ...Bridge the wires > at connector A8 to D15 and this will address the connector problem. > Pay attention to the indicator lights while cranking the...
• Re: Immobilise the van?
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Fri, 1 Jun 2007 22:39:09 -0700
  ...It's a black wire, on the bottom connector to the fuse box, and having a female spade connector, went happily into the relay...
• Re: Stuck in Council Bluffs IA
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:16:56 -0400
  Check the connector crimp on the alternator end of the larger gauge wire from the alternator to the starter. Once I had corrosion here...
• A/C HOT wires!!
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sat, 17 Apr 1999 09:22:35 -0700
  ...The one solution that I found there suggested replacing the wire connectors on the theory that a small amount of corrosion inside the connectors...
• Re: Rough running, now won't start
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 22:24:02 -0500
  ...In fact, the electrical connector at the temp II sensor once provided me with an early warning that my water pump had just failed...
• I Instrument cluster wiring... Help Needed... late model
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sat, 3 Apr 2004 20:09:42 -0500
  ...In my haste to install my new clock (thanks Mark Siefert), I forgot to note which way one of the instrument panel connectors was...
• Re: Coolant leak update
  Historical mailing list - Michael Amato
  Mon, 31 Jan 2005 14:45:47 -0500
  ...Coolant leak update I believe the pressure tester you have borrowed from auto zone wont work.The standard connector provided is a bayonet mount...
• Re: Wire connectors for relay blocks
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 9 May 2016 13:23:46 -0700
  ...bellsouth.net> wrote: > >> I'm looking original type wire spade type connectors that crimp onto >> wires and then securely snap into VW relay blocks...
• Re: Cleaning contacts/Oil light buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Elliot Kane
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 13:02:36 -0700
  ...Some were really bad, tried to clean some and replaced a few connectors. BTW whats a good replacement for better spade connectors, maybe ones...
• Re: LED bulbs
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 3 Feb 2023 21:07:57 -0700
  ...I then find the correct GroundWire on the TailLight Connector (Shown in Video) & use a T-Tap Connector to connect the SideMarker Ground to...
• Re: Electrical Connections/ Silicone Sprays/ Pipe cleaners
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 15:49:26 -0500
  ...What I use on other wires and connectors is I give them a shot of silicone spray and wipe down leaving them looking OEM...
• Re: oil buzzer on after temp wire fix
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Mon, 23 Aug 1999 22:52:18 -0400
  Check the connector at the oil pressure switch on the rear of the engine, this is the one to the left and down beside...
• Re: Starting motor connector? Was loose tranny bolts.
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Sat, 1 Oct 2005 17:08:31 -0230
  On 10/1/05, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > > > While tightening up some tranny bolts I noticed a dangling black > > electrical > > connector at...
• Re: What is this connector??
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 18:23:45 -0400
  ...What is this connector?? I think its my week to ask a lot of questions. I appreciate everyone's help and suggestions. While muckin...
• Re: dielectric grease
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Mon, 6 Nov 1995 11:14:25 -0600 (MDT)
  ...If you put it on a multi-connector plug it can cause electrical shorts where there were none before. When you apply it, make...
• Re: VWs, Boats and fishing
  Historical mailing list - Rich Burdick
  Wed, 10 Mar 1999 18:07:32 -0700
  ...The box will output the right signals for a 'flat-four' type connector - which is the most common on small trailers. Total cost - even...
• Wanted: ANY make of digital AM-FM cassette radio
  Historical mailing list - Gary Meek
  Mon, 20 Sep 1999 15:30:08 -0600
  After receiving advice that my Blaupunkt connector configuration on the rear of my radio was a world wide ISO standard configuration, then I am...
• Re: 85 instrument cluster into 84
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Thu, 27 Mar 2003 09:47:54 -0800
  ...its the > 80-84's that require swapping of the pins in the > connector and youll have to > run a wire up to your...
• Re: Bosch starter relay numbers
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Oct 94 12:53:09 CDT
  ...Under the rear seat was an inline spade connector, so convenient to test! Hooked up a hot waite from the very conveniently accessable battery...
• Re: 84 1.9 coolant plastic H-piece
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 5 Nov 2003 12:35:05 -0800
  ...T-connector goiing to the back heater. It's waiting for you. tim in san jose > >Hi there. I'm finally hoping to get...
• How about changing the resonate frequency? WAS: Yup, those are my symptoms!
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 00:16:04 -0500
  ...All other connector terminals should have 0 ohms resistance from one harness connector to its mate in the connector at the other end of...
• Re: High quality two pole 60A wiring connectors
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:18:40 -0700
  ...High quality two pole 60A wiring connectors > > > I have been looking for a suitable connector to mount on the aft bulkhead > of the engine...
• Re: New iginition coil behavior
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 31 Aug 2021 09:29:50 -0700
  ...I took the white plastic connector out and used 2 wires with alligator clips and connected them to the 2 spades on the coil...
• Re: Oil pressure light
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 10 Nov 2014 13:52:06 -0600
  ...It comes up and meets with another brown wire from the other > oil switch at a 2 pin connector by the thermostat housing. It...
• Re: Insturment Cluster
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Fri, 21 Sep 2012 21:28:37 +0000
  ...vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com You're welcome, but you're looking at the connector in your van? A quick look at my various decrepit...
• Green shielded wire for O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 21:14:16 -0600
  ...I opened the ECU connector, removed the insulation around the shield and center conductors, and removed the wire. The shield is also connected to...