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• Re: '85 Westphalia: Engine is Frequently Dying
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sun, 7 Nov 1999 16:11:15 -0500
  ...Engine is Frequently Dying Sounds to me like your ignition switch is bad and it is killing your motor. Not expensive but they can...
• ignition switch/steering lock housing
  Historical mailing list - John Schaper
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 10:35:24 -0800
  ...Also check continuity of wire from ignition switch to solenoid--no problem. Near as I can tell, the problem is a short or bad...
• Re: 86 running problem
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 10:16:15 EST
  ...Filters, distributor cap and rotor, plugs, and then go through the tests of the ignition system that Bentley discribes. If you have another 86...
• Re: ebay parts picture question
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 21 May 2002 10:45:30 -0700
  That is the Ignition Control Unit for the 1.9 L (and tiico!) engines... very expensive new. matthew Matthew Pollard "Racing with the wind...
• Re: starting issues
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 06:01:23 EST
  ...If so, you need a new ignition switch. Considering the other weirdness you described, I would change the ignition switch even with no further...
• Re: Aftermarket Electronic Ignition
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 05 May 1995 21:57:36 +0600
  >BTW, why include all of the original post in your question? ;) Sorry- I ask for your forgiveness. :-) Nomore bandwidth wasting. signoff.
• Re: More short in '73 bus
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Thu, 21 Dec 1995 11:39:07 -0600 (MDT)
  Jim, Have you tried unplugging the harness to the ignition switch? Sometimes these things develop an internal short. Jack
• Ingnition time
  Historical mailing list - Rodrigo Bonilla Soto
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 09:18:56 -0600
  Hola: Do you know where is the ignition time for a vanagon 1983 water-cooled? and what is the cylinder number one? SALUDOS
• Re: Allison Ignition still there?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 12 Jun 2001 16:18:32 EDT
  I agree. I even had the Allison unit replace FREE several years after Crane bought them out. Robert [text/html]
• Re: ignition problem
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 17:14:39 EST
  Make sure that the little plug on the side of the distributor is properly connected, otherwise you will have no spark. Steve
• Light buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Mon, 7 Mar 2005 06:12:27 -0800
  Does the 84GL Vanagon have a buzzer for when you leave the lights on and turn off the ignition or leave the vehicle?
• Re: not my cheap 85 for sale in denver
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 9 Dec 2005 16:16:01 -0500
  It could also need the electrical portion of the ignition switch...not too hard to fix.
• Re: I didnt pass emissions---why?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 17:02:45 -0500
  Check your ignition timing,and they say to put some gasohol or alcohol in your tank for bueno emissions.
• What causes the ignition switch to get hot?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 23 Feb 2009 20:25:50 -0800
  Hi- I replaced the switch and it also gets hot and smokes, engine off. � Robert 1982 Vanagon
• Re: A Mystery
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 1 Sep 2013 12:05:08 +0000
  ...Vehicle in 3rd gear - clutch in, ignition on but not to > start, release brake, turn wheels towards down hill, start to roll. > Pick > up...
• HELP -- Vanagon won't start
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stinson
  Thu, 25 May 2000 18:57:41 -0400
  ...I have one of Darryl's digitools attached to my ECU and when I turn the key in the ignition the lights for (i...
• Re: Weird headlight problem
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 08:17:34 -0400
  ...I actually > think I had to turn the ignition switch off to reset the problem. > I tried tracing the electrical diagrams but didn't...
• Re: Another bit on keys
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 30 Sep 2016 11:42:19 +0000
  My '87 2WD uses the N blank and that works on the ignition, all doors and the gas cap. Stephen On Thursday, September 29...
• Trying to re-fix my starter
  Historical mailing list - Nitaino
  Fri, 17 Jul 1998 09:55:26 -0400
  ...From what I understand, the ignition cable is a red/black cable and it goes to T50. T30 has two red cables, one comes...
• Re: Ignition cutout on 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Larry Himli
  Wed, 5 Nov 2003 19:40:13 -0600
  ...While driving I've tried jiggling the ignition key thinking that would show any problems with the switch. It has no effects. Any ideas...
• Refrigerator Ignition System(s)
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:30:45 -0700
  ...I press the ignition button, and there is a single piezo spark. In a couple of posts, one recently, there was a reference to...
• Re: Help installtion Aux.battery 1985 we
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jun 1996 19:08:05, -0500
  ...The relay simply detects when your ignition is on (why it's (+) goes to the ignition terminal on your coil), and then allows the...
• Re: FS: NOS front door, sliding door, rear hatch, & ignition lock cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:31:03 -0500
  ...locks w/ matching ignition lock w/ 2 keys each ($60 > > > each > > > > set) > > > > > 1 rear hatch lock cylinder w/ matching ignition lock w/ 2 keys...
• Re: Battery recharge and stereo
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:51:07 -0800
  ...I just put in a switch on the switched line, as the vanagon doesn't have a switched power setting on the ignition key...
• Electrical question (non-starting)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 22 May 2009 18:00:47 -0700
  ...I figured it was the ignition switch so I swapped it out- the 'old' one had a slightly cracked casing on the bottom. The...
• Re: Gauges
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Wed, 22 Nov 2000 12:02:53 +1100
  My '92 WBX came with a rev-limiting ignition rotor standard when new.(Aust.spec Transporter) Still there AFAIK.. So that's not the...
• Re: ignition buzz in speakers on 88 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 24 Jul 2002 22:11:36 -0500
  I'd think simple at first and check the engine ground and the ignition wires. There are surpressors and or alternator condensers already on...
• # warning buzzer for turn signal and parking lights left on
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Mon, 29 Sep 2003 02:42:03 -0700
  ...The parking lights stay on although the headlights are turned off by the ignition switch. This is hard to notice in the day. 2...
• 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: new radio installation
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Grove
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 23:00:48 -0700
  ...For this the easiest way is to identify something in the fusebox that is only on when the ignition is on (e.g. headlights...
• 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
  ...You need to do some real troubleshooting. > From the ignition switch to the ignition coil the path does include > going into and back out...
• Fwd: Re: Ignition Switch..HELP NOW PLEASE!
  Historical mailing list - j dunne
  Mon, 6 May 2002 11:33:59 -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: key question
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 09:28:03 -0600
  One key should operate all the external locks and ignition on your Vanagon. There is a different key for the glove box, and MAY...
• Re: Ignition Switch Source & Tips
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Mon, 19 Dec 2005 21:52:08 -0600
  ...Still have the problem. >> >> I thought I'd try an ignition switch next. What is a good brand, >> source, >> and are there any special...
• Re: Digifant II quirky issue. 3000 RPM rev limit?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 10 May 2017 23:02:26 -0400
  ...13:20 David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> napisał(a): > So...is the ignition cutting off, or the fuel? Seems like a good place to...
• Looking for a full set of Vanagon handles and locks -
  Historical mailing list - David J
  Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:23:12 -0700
  Does anyone have or can access a full set of Vanagon handles & locks, including rear hatch? �(Even better if can supply the ignition barrel...
• Thanks for info on XR700 ignition system - Now TCP Globals Restoration Paint??
  Historical mailing list - courtney hook
  Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:38:11 -0800
  ...spark plug gap and this ignition system. Now, I didn't get any replies about TCP Globals Restoration paint. Has anyone ever used it...
• Load Reduction Relay Failuire
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 19 May 2011 18:12:21 -0500
  ...When the ignition switch is turned on, this thing is activated - load reduction relay. You can feel it click under your finger tips when...
• Re: Wiper Failure (again) X-switch for ignition
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 6 Mar 2011 07:58:38 -0800
  ...http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/02/24/vanagon-ignition-switch/ and suggestion there to have electrical accessories off when starting the van. alistair On...
• Plastic bag over distributor..
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Sat, 11 Nov 1995 15:14:02 +0000
  ...My '90 has a black plastic bag that is designed to fit over the distributor, and ignition leads. It has elastic at the bottom...
• Re: 86 westie NO LIGHTS!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Aug 1996 13:21:24 -0400
  ...This relay activated by the starting position of the ignition switch prevents power from going to these items while you're starting the van...
• Re: Ignition Key Warning Buzzer
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 14:30:53 -0400
  ...so does a warning buzzer indicating the key is in the > ignition. The buzzer only works intermittently but I would like to kill it...
• First Really Cold Day - Starter Dead
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 07:42:53 -0600
  ...Could this really be the starter, or a sneak attack by the ignition switch in cold weather brought on by ignition switch wear combined...
• dead ignition, need help
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Mon, 1 Sep 2008 13:14:51 -0700
  ...I suspect the ignition switch (I had to replace the starter function of switch with a starter button a couple of years ago). What...
• Re: Initial start failures
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:41:03 -0400
  At 09:00 AM 8/24/2011, Harry Hoffman wrote: >Any ideas? Is the ignition stopping? Are the injectors stopping? Yours, David
• Radio Install-one more cinnection
  Historical mailing list - UWanna Deal2
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 07:26:47 -0600
  Hi quick question on an aftermarket radio install- Which fuse should I use for the ignition (on/Off) circuit?? Thx Steve86gl
• Re: ignition switch part #
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 20:21:56 EST
  Part # 111 905 865 Fits 82 to 92 Gas & Diesel Vanagon // Don at DVW 814-266-9335 Go To ~~ www.dvwimportautoparts.com
• Re: !985 Vanagon radiator leak.
  Historical mailing list - Marion Lathem
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 06:15:28 -0500
  Sorry, The fan comes on automatically when the ignition is turned on. Evidently no switching up at the Fan switch..? Lyle
• key not working
  Historical mailing list - dj
  Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:39:55 -0800
  My ignition key is not working, or only works with a lot of playing with it. I doesn't turn. Any suggestions? dj
• Re: Ignition points wear
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 14 Apr 2005 21:05:49 -0500
  ...Ignition points wear Howdy List, My air cooled '82 westy is still running a breaker type ignition system. My engine and I are big...
• Re: Radio/subwoofer wiring
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Sun, 15 Jul 2012 08:23:12 -0700
  ...Benefit is stereo plays when the ignition is off. Very straight forward wiring, just like the instructions say I tapped into the grey/black...
• Re: Headlights not working- FIXED !
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Fri, 25 Jun 1999 09:57:12 -0700
  ...If your ignition switch was bad, the headlight switch will likely go, too. Sounds to me like you are blindly refusing to replace a...
• Re: Radio Install
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:14:48 -0700
  ...You want to find a wire that reads about 12v when the > >ignition is turned on, but has 0v when the ignition is off...
• Re: starter/ignition weird
  Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 13:13:36 -0800
  ...then I replaced the ignition switch. about $15 ). this has helped the situation but if I leave it for a few days then I...
• Re: Ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 17 Oct 2014 17:52:22 -0700
  ...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: no wipers, no blower motor, no headlights, no radio, no idea...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Mon, 23 Sep 2013 21:15:39 -0400
  ...sounds like I'll be replacing the ignition switch this week... Jimmy Wilmington, NC On Mon, Sep 23, 2013 at 9:08 PM, mark...
• Re: Schematic needed, starter issue, Old school stuff
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:56:00 -0500
  ...Hook the wire from ignition switch to the small terminal (if there are two ground one of them). Hook one of the big honkers...
• 12.2 V at rest ('85 Westy w/2.1L)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 15 Jun 2010 23:21:23 -0700
  ...Why the occasionally draggy starter? This has been a consistent problem with this van through several starters, engines, transmissions, ignition switches, and sets of...
• Re: replacing ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 13:51:26 -0700
  ...Mark Blake Heinlein wrote: > > It's pretty easy to remove the ignition switch. All you have to do > is drill the hole right in...
• Re: Bosch starter relay numbers
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Oct 94 12:53:09 CDT
  ...I've had this problem, and after replacing the starter *and* the ignition switch, I began to ask myself the question: "Well, if it...