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  • Re: Vacuum Brake Booster
    Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
    Fri, 23 Aug 2002 11:10:46 -0400
    ...This warning functionality, internal master cylinder seal failure, was dropped starting with the '85 Digijet models. The models listed above with the three terminal...
  • Re: low oil warning light/buzzer
    Historical mailing list - TBill
    Tue, 9 Sep 1997 21:34:10 -0700
    ...About 10-30 seconds > > after a > > cold start (at temperatures under about 60 F) the oil warning > > light/buzzer > > come on for a block...
  • Re: PEX front bearings WARNING-big brake kits!
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 16 Jun 2012 23:13:04 -0400
    At 06:56 PM 6/16/2012, Dennis Haynes wrote: >The inner race should not spin with the bearing loaded. I have seen many...
  • Wont' stop blinking
    Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
    Sun, 5 Feb 2012 10:06:44 -0800
    Hi to all, I am trying to stop the blinking of the coolant warning light. '85 Vangon Wolfsburg edition. I have done; Full coolant...
  • Re: Watching Oil Temp (long, as usual)
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:40:07 -0700
    ...kit, a caged > canary, and a radio monitoring the Emergency Alert System for advance > warning of zombie uprisings with me at all times. > > -- RJS >
  • Re: "Wish in one hand, _____ in the other..." Clutch ?
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Thu, 23 Sep 2010 08:48:36 -0700
    Here was the warning. http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind1009b&L=vanagon&F=&S=&P=32157 Don Hanson wrote: > Right...
  • MODERATOR Re: list member ripped me off $140!
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:47:41 -0400
    At 08:32 PM 6/23/2009, Pablo wrote: >Just a warning to anyone about a list member that is not honest, a >cheat...
  • Wacky Warning Light
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Tue, 24 Jan 95 13:46:08 PST
    Check the coolant level, theres a little sensor that uses the conductivity of the coolant to tell if it's below the minimum. That...
  • Re: Pop Top Heart Stopper
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 5 May 2002 20:25:43 -0400
    ...Is this normal >or a warning sign? Just one of the little things that makes owning a Westy special... <g> d -- David Beierl - Providence...
  • Re: Warning!!! Check Your Speedometer - What a Sad, Sad Example
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 17 May 2002 20:11:55 +1200
    >Is it arbitrary? It is the distance traveled by light in a >vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second so that it...
  • Re: Prestone anti-freeze (Dex Cool)
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Sun, 29 Jun 2003 15:01:48 -0400
    Dennis Haynes wrote: > my 1999 motor home with the Ford Triton V-10 has numerous > warnings in the owners manual not to use anything...
  • Re: Westfalia decals in high reflective material
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Wed, 24 Mar 2004 09:32:46 -0500
    ...BenT, we very much appreciate you voluntarily equipping your vehicles with a warning label like that. ;) David Brodbeck, N8SRE '82 Volkswagen Diesel Westfalia '86...
  • Failed (vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com)
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Tromp
    Wed, 31 Mar 2004 09:51:17 -0500
    ...c<2juC*>WrF&uORMeNm60AKo+hy Received message has been attached. ------------------ Virus Warning Message (on the network) data9370.zip is removed from here because it...
  • Re: Double cab with a "slight" knock ?
    Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
    Wed, 1 Sep 2004 00:41:15 +0000
    ...However unless you're actually planning to convert the DoKa to an in-line set-up, the "slight knock" declaration is a real warning...
  • Re: Warning! Do not use...
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Wed, 17 Jan 2007 14:28:11 -0500
    At 12:34 PM 1/17/2007, Geza Polony wrote... >stainless steel bolts on your muffler/catalytic converter. > >The more experienced among us know...
  • Re: Panorama version of T3 Icecream meeting in Copenhagen
    Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
    Tue, 19 Sep 2006 15:56:28 -0400
    ...On 9/19/06, Jens Jakob Andersen <jayjay@zorck.dk> wrote: > > Warning - each files is about 1 meg: > > http://www.zorck.dk/t3/panorama1...
  • Vanagon underside - from the rear
    Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
    Sun, 10 Sep 2006 14:24:10 +0200
    ...side, showing it from the rear, a lot of underside details. Warning, LARGE file, but many details. http://www.zorck.dk/Caravelle/img_6613...
  • Re: Spooked!
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 5 Jun 2011 08:27:37 -0500
    ...It got mighty hot IN the van, but I never got the low pressure warning horn nor the warning light. I'm going ot...
  • Missing messages Operator error: Was: removing G Mail message
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Fri, 2 Sep 2016 16:57:30 -0400
    ...removing gmail warning from vanagon messages? > > > > I get the message for all Vanagon list emails. It seems that a relayed email will generate the...
  • Re: flashing coolant light purpose
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:08:20 -0700
    ...I > wouldn't mind having an audio alarm of some type in addition to the > light for low coolant warning - but if a belt...
  • Re: resolved, was: oil pressure warning system anomaly?
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sat, 4 Dec 2010 12:54:53 -0800
    The oil warning L-board from gasoline 4 cyl VW models 85+ should work in Vanagon. There are different parts for diesel or 5...
  • Herguth Oil Analysis
    Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
    Sun, 25 Jun 2000 16:43:18 GMT
    ...The warning level is 3 with a maximum of 5. Haven't got the bill yet, but it should be about $25. Their web...
  • UPDATE Re: Oil Pressure System Confusion...
    Historical mailing list - Ryan
    Sun, 1 Jul 2007 15:33:17 -0400
    ...When I put the key in the on position the warning led lights and then goes out. When I start the engine and disconnect...
  • Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters, now emissions indicator lights.
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Wed, 5 Mar 2014 19:59:23 -0600
    ...be cool if get back on the topic of oil pressure warnings instead of running each other's blood pressure.;-) "Get on bus, Gus...
  • Re: The List
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Mon, 14 Dec 2009 06:21:24 -0800
    ...I have some nice red and brass prominent little warning signs, one on each 'face' of the van warning everyone of my 90lb male...
  • Re: Air Con fuse/s
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 5 Aug 2016 01:18:59 -0400
    ...Air Con fuse/s Location? Tips? Warnings? Please/thanks! -- Neil2 '82 Diesel Westfalia (Ducky) '86 Vanagon (SaVannah) '08 170" 2500 Mega Roof Sprinter (Moby...
  • Re: Arachnid Hitchiker
    Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
    Tue, 1 Jul 2014 21:18:22 -0700
    ...the entrance to their hidee hole, so one usually has fair > warning that they are about. Yes, she was a polite roommate. We didn...
  • Re: How do you remove the struts from the hatch of a Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
    Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:12:19 -0700
    ...And don't ask how I come to issue > such a > warning....
  • Re: Coolant Temp Indications
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 14 Nov 1995 01:38:30 -0500
    In a message dated 95-11-13 15:38:00 EST, you write: > >The coolant temperature warning light sometimes flashes when the gauge >needle...
  • Frank C. gives Tim S. a break (Ottawa mechanic)
    Historical mailing list - Dino KubiK
    Sat, 08 Mar 1997 14:26:12 -0800
    ...Just a word of warning...Tim Smith is a neighbor and I have been a fimilar sight on his back step dressed in coveralls...
  • Re: Re: tiny push button, etc....)
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 18 Apr 1997 08:51:54 -0300 (ADT)
    ...Oh - the little button on the Handbrake activates the Brake Warning >Light when the Handbrake is in use - push the button (which happens when...
  • Re: Report on K$3 Westy Syncro FS
    Historical mailing list - - James Shinosky
    Mon, 20 Jul 1998 00:00:13 EDT
    ...Thanks for the warning... James 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg Weekender Anaheim, California
  • Re: broken spark plug removal?
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Foltz
    Tue, 21 Jul 1998 09:06:04 EDT
    ...t glow and then melt like iron, giving you a gentle warning. I didn't read the original post, but would advise against heat...
  • GAUGES
    Historical mailing list - Scott, Lynne and Cecily
    Wed, 22 Nov 2000 08:42:11 -0800
    Re GAUGES, I am wondering if anyone knows of a tach or tach add on that would buzz or issue some other warning if...
  • Re: Lug nut lubrication or not?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 5 Feb 2001 21:08:23 +1200
    ...is it still good practice to go against the clearly >stated warning in the book? Probably just the manufacturer protecting itself from litigation-crazy...
  • Re: XCA tire Warning!!
    Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
    Sat, 15 Nov 2003 22:11:06 -0800
    I just read the referenced notes and went to their website. All they are saying is that it is the wrong tire for that...
  • O2 light glowing...
    Historical mailing list - Art McGinn
    Fri, 27 May 2005 10:59:03 -0700
    ...zat so? or is a glowing idjit light a warning that something is wrong? art '82 westy
  • Installing ETKA 5.3
    Historical mailing list - AD Felder
    Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:53:25 -0800
    ...5.3 on an XP system but get the dreaded hardlock warning.� If I follow the directions briefly given at the end of the...
  • Re: JUST BRAKES franchise warning!
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:41:31 -0700
    ...JUST BRAKES franchise warning! > >I've had good and bad luck with "those chains" over the years. A lot depends >on the individual mechanic...
  • Re: Oil Light Question
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 25 Mar 2005 00:33:02 -0500
    I am surprised that you would have the oil light on at idle without the oil pressure warning buzzer sounding at near 2,500...
  • Re: Help me diagnose and fix no brake lights
    Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
    Fri, 9 Oct 2015 18:21:07 -0500
    ...These use 3 wire > >> switches to supply the signals to the dash warning module and the rear > >> brake lights. 85-91 vans use 2...
  • Re: Vanagon overheating on trip
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sun, 19 Jul 2015 01:35:44 +0000
    ...Great! Until now, now the needle is slightly above the > coolant > > warning light and the light flashes its angry warning to me. > > > > > > 4. Coolant...
  • Re: HELP! Instrument Cluster Gremlins!
    Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
    Fri, 21 Oct 2005 11:40:44 -0400
    ...Turning on the light switch kills the oil pressure warning and the water temp warning light flashes for a few seconds as if you...
  • Re: Unorthodox Inst. Cluster Electrical Question
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:29:40 -0400
    At 01:41 PM 10/21/2009, neil n wrote: > And since I want to add a low coolant >warning system, the WBX temp...
  • Tiico Timing belt warning
    Historical mailing list - Data Services
    Mon, 9 Jun 2003 19:28:53 -0400
    Hi All; Just a warning to our Tiico owners. I had to go under the timing belt to replace my alternator bracket. I have...
  • What does the oil pressure warning buzzer sound like?
    Historical mailing list - mordo
    Sat, 17 Nov 2007 06:55:09 -0500
    ...Is this the sound of the oil pressure warning > buzzer? If so, it seems silly. It is too vague to be an alarm if...
  • Re: ye olde blinking coolant level warning light
    Historical mailing list - dbeierl
    Mon, 12 Nov 2018 12:06:15 -0500
    > > Apparently this circuit involves some pulse or frequency magic for the > later gauges that try to keep the gauge working instead of just pegging...
  • Later Everyone
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:18:25 -0800
    ...while, drop me a line, feel free to stop by with warning.� My contact info is on the AIRS site.� Always happy to have...
  • Re: O2 sensor necessary or jumper the wires on 85 GL 1.9
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:48:12 -0400
    ...I just have to figure out how > to kill the warning light on the dash cluster. > > > > A J > 87 GL > 85 GL > Ridge Manor...
  • That oil buzzer
    Historical mailing list - Kk Al
    Mon, 4 May 2015 17:33:43 -0400
    ...When we pull off an exit the oil buzzer goes off and warning light turn on. We stop, check the oil. It's slightly...
  • Re: You're a hole...lot nicer now
    Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
    Wed, 8 Apr 1998 21:36:02 -0700
    ...There is NO place on this list-serve for this type of > behaviour. > > ONE warning and a person who posts this type of stuff...
  • Re: My First Oil Filter Failure
    Historical mailing list - Jerry Granito
    Wed, 19 May 1999 08:05:36 EDT
    ...either side of the filter, you could actually measure the pressure drop across the filter ....early warning of a bad or clogged up filter?
  • Re: "Recorder with warning switch" - what is this? (Solved, thank s!)
    Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
    Mon, 14 Oct 2002 11:08:33 -0400
    Thanks Gary, Steve and Tom for your replies! Yep - that's it. So VW added a whole box, and all those wires and connectors...
  • Re: Warning!! Something doesn't sound right here, I need some advice please
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Fri, 28 Mar 2003 09:23:09 -0700
    Fryedaye "Sure no problem, just let me pull my head out of the SAND so I can see a little better." Come on Stan...
  • Re: High Wind Warning!
    Historical mailing list - bueses
    Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:24:19 -0600
    on 9/27/06 10:19 AM, JordanVw@AOL.COM at JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > In a message dated 9/27/06 11:50...
  • Re: Stereo Suggestions
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Thu, 15 Feb 2007 09:20:08 -0500
    ...Any suggestions on a head unit for my Vanagon? Prefered manufactrers, > warnings, etc. I'd like a unit that has a port for plugging...
  • Re: warning to those considering Buses by the Bridge! brain-eating amoeba...
    Historical mailing list - Karin Baker & Raymond Paquette
    Mon, 1 Oct 2007 12:37:43 -0400
    Yup, I had a car like that once.... Ray On 10/1/07, Vdub Guy <fonman4277@comcast.net> wrote: > > <Mike > (Who grew up in...
  • Re: Oil Pressure Gauge
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Thu, 2 May 2019 09:02:48 -0700
    ...I did this on mine, no buzzing sound but oil light warning still on. I insert a piece of paper to isolate the electric...
  • Re: Brakes dashboard light -- DANGER?
    Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
    Sun, 9 Apr 2017 20:37:34 -0400
    ...I can't say for sure the brake warning light wasn't on when I drove it Saturday after the replacement. But -- no cruise...
  • Overheating, '87 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Zallen
    Mon, 8 Jul 1996 10:39:36 -0800
    ...Then the red warning light on the temp guage starts to flash and the temperature starts to rise. I pull over and check the...