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  • Re: Water tank
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:01:17 -0500
    ...Hineline" <hineline@OCOTILLOFIELD.NET> wrote: > All the alcohol flashes off when you boil water for coffee/tea, > doesn't it? yes > > Mark > > > On Mar...
  • Backfiring
    Historical mailing list - JERRY HULL
    Wed, 31 Aug 1994 14:44:40 PST8PDT
    ...enjoy scaring the occasional pedestrian?? BTW, I've about given up flashing/waving at other VW's. There are so many around here that...
  • Re: VW Mechanics' Shop shirt?
    Historical mailing list - Pete Clark
    Wed, 26 Aug 1998 22:19:30 -0700
    ...a message dated 8/26/98 9:26:10 PM, kevhd@FLASH.NET wrote: > > <<Hey there, > > A while back, I was on the web...
  • Front turn signals
    Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
    Mon, 24 Jul 2000 14:03:18 -0400
    ...Accidentally had my electrical pliers touch the 2 hot wires in the bulb holder at the same time, and bulb began to flash normally...
  • Emmission Test failed.
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Madsen
    Fri, 22 Jun 2001 15:00:19 -0400
    ...Can anyone else give some insight or tips for a good tune-up? Ken Madsen Toronto Ontario 87GL (Flash) 87 Golf Diesel (Smokey) 95...
  • front headlights
    Historical mailing list - Tony Gould
    Sun, 20 May 2001 19:08:20 -0700
    ...lo beam will only light when the High Beam is turned on...any ideas? Also, my oil light flashed and the buzzer sounded when...
  • animation starring a Westy...
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Tue, 10 Jul 2001 13:16:53 -0700
    ...I got inspired to create this Flash animation, found at: http://metatoggle.com/deedee.html enjoy! christine
  • projzto
    Historical mailing list - populuxe
    Wed, 2 Apr 2003 18:37:15 -0600
    ...lights? do they help? and more importantly, can you use them in traffic, like an interstate hi-way and not get flashed by all...
  • Re: Flasher Relay Mystery
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Thu, 17 Nov 2005 08:09:55 -0800
    Sorry, I should have written that it is the heater fan switches that are on the same ground as the other dash stuff. The...
  • LED bulbswas: Trip report Busses By the Bridge
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Sat, 21 Jan 2023 13:18:52 -0500
    ...as a Flasher the White shuts down & Amber LEDS do the Flash,,, Makes for a very distinct >> >> difference between Running & Flashing ~ Here is a...
  • Re: Installed VDO/PSI Gauge = oil light on at idle?
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 22 Mar 1997 08:41:01 PST
    ...The flashing LED is associated with the 4.4 sensor. The flashing LED and the buzzer occur with RPM>2000 and no switch closure...
  • LED Turn Signals
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Tue, 28 Jan 2003 16:47:46 -0700
    ...You might fit an electronic flasher unit in place of the old electromechanical one. One which isn't load-sensitive. -- Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans...
  • NEWS FLASH: replace bottom flap seals without pulling heater and dash
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 7 Mar 2008 11:51:20 -0600
    ...Then get a flashlight and find the four clips that pull out. I will send anyone a close-up on request. Its difficult to...
  • Overheating Blues on my 1990....Help!!!???
    Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
    Sun, 7 Jul 2002 13:49:07 -0700
    ...Coolant disappeared from the Overflow bottle...the light flashed whenever it felt like it...no rhyme or reason. Anyway... This winter I had the...
  • Re: Blinking temperature light
    Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
    Mon, 29 Jul 2013 12:36:14 -0600
    ...Also the temp gauge > flashes 6 or > 10 times before starting and I thought it should only flash 3times. The gauge is spec'ed...
  • Re: Resistor for LED turn signal
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 27 Aug 2019 02:14:58 -0400
    ...Undoubtedly you could get away with a higher value, as the flasher threshold is somewhere between 35 watts and 56 watts. And of course...
  • Re: Where does this relay go?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 21 Feb 2009 20:51:50 -0500
    ...That triggers the flashing light in the gauge, which flashes for several seconds whenever it's triggered (and it's this behavior that gets...
  • Glowing -- not flashing -- fridge ignitor light
    Historical mailing list - Tony Peet
    Thu, 26 Aug 1999 23:02:50 PDT
    ...Instead of flashing rapidly when the ignitor is working, the red light just glows steadily when I push the 'flame' (LP operation) button in...
  • Re: Black Gooey Stuff
    Historical mailing list - John C...
    Sat, 26 Feb 2011 13:20:17 -0700
    ...Black Jack, EternaFlex, Neoprene Super Flash Cement. best, John C... SLC, UT... On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 3:32 PM, David <dlwilhite@comcast...
  • [f]Re: Starter problems
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Tue, 7 Feb 1995 11:01:18 -0800 (PST)
    So Thom Fitzpatrick says: > > Thom > -- > > A flashlight is a case for holding dead batteries. > ............................................................................ Looks like batteries are a problem this week for you...
  • Strange water temp happenings
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Thu, 17 Sep 1998 20:49:31 -0700
    I was driving my '88 Westy the other night and had the experience of the red water-temp light start to maddly flash at...
  • Re: Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
    Historical mailing list - Mark Sheflo
    Tue, 30 Jan 2001 19:33:23 -0800
    ...H4 headlights PlatinumCat propane heater for camping CD player in enclosure on cab ceiling Optima second battery Maglight flashlight clamp/holder on side of...
  • The Hulk
    Historical mailing list - ian Butler
    Fri, 13 Jun 2003 23:06:33 -0400
    ...On one of them, there is a flash of white-and-orange T2 Transporter in the background right before the jolly green giant busts...
  • Re: Poor-man's coolant bleed...
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 24 Mar 2004 02:32:28 EST
    ...level light is burn. > > > if the main (expansion tank as you call it) tank is half full the warning light WILL be flashing.. chris
  • Re: odd stalling/rich running-revisited
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
    Mon, 5 Nov 2007 16:40:50 -0500
    ...mile 20-30 > feet at a time laughing all the way (flashers on, 40mph road). Long story > short, it proved to be a fun...
  • The Libby Bong; was RE: flashing LED
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Wed, 9 Sep 2009 17:19:31 -0700
    ...2009 4:52 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: flashing LED LOL!!! On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 4:30 PM, BenT...
  • A few problems ...
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 16 May 1995 22:09:05 -0600 (MDT)
    ...Further, when I pull the emergency flasher, I burn fuse 6 (or 7?) Does it make sence that the problem is just the emergency...
  • Re: Rabbit Help again
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Tue, 5 Nov 2002 08:17:37 -0500
    ...Got a half of a block, heard a relay click, and then the oil light started flashing. Turned off the car, waited a couple...
  • Re: Fire!
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Mon, 24 Dec 2012 22:25:37 -0500
    Dennis, Thanks for the flash point link. Good information. My fire started only one mile into my trip to work on a chilly day...
  • 2.1 water cooled need suggestions as to why the oil alarm is on
    Historical mailing list - A2L1
    Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:09:35 -0400
    ...Well at that instant the oil alarm came on and the light started flashing. It was about minute to the driveway and then I...
  • Rear table swinging away from the wall no more.
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 2 Oct 2024 22:35:39 +0000
    ...the cabinet wall (left of fridge).  I got out my bright flashlight and dial vernier and took some measurements of everything using my old...
  • Re: Ignition switch question
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Wed, 14 Jun 2023 21:49:16 -0400
    The headlights for her were off unless she held up the switch to change the lights then she might get a temporary flash, but...
  • Fall trip/Norcold works
    Historical mailing list - Gary Clendening
    Sat, 18 Oct 1997 08:45:29 -0400
    ...What a great place to break in "Flash" to touring with quiet brooks, home made cheeses, great breads and, well, cheaper wines... Wish you...
  • 1990 Syncro GTI w/ Dead Battery
    Historical mailing list - Michael Blackburn
    Wed, 5 Jun 2002 15:14:54 -0600
    ...I was driving along today for work to visit a construction site and noticed the battery light would flash on and off every now...
  • Re: 2.1L Engine: Oil Pressure Senders faulty reading
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 12 Dec 2004 17:42:08 -0500
    ...If two high pressure sensors were used, response would be as follows" Engine off, oil light off, Engine on, light would be flashing as...
  • Re: Happy New Year
    Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
    Sat, 2 Jan 2016 02:33:37 +0000
    ...Happy New Year Happy New Year to you all out there in Vanagon Land!  Anyone need a straight, 88 Flash Silver Vanagon!???  :D Julianna...
  • VW Stickers: Gone in a flash!
    Historical mailing list - Scott Chen
    Mon, 7 Apr 1997 20:40:41 -0500 (CDT)
    Thanks to all for the overwhelming response! I only had three, but due to the high interest I will try to procure a few...
  • temp gauge lite flashing
    Historical mailing list - dawn
    Sun, 5 Nov 2000 17:38:21 -0800
    i have a 1988 gl vanagon and the lite that is in the temp gauge is taking a long time for it to go...
  • Refrigerator won't light, what to do?
    Historical mailing list - Trent D. Sanders
    Tue, 5 Jun 2001 17:15:36 -0400
    ...Followed the instructions, etc, and the best I got was one small "flash" of flame in the sight window. Is there a trick to...
  • Re: I am looking for the South African lower wrap-around grill
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Thu, 29 Nov 2001 21:59:07 -0500
    ...http://www.vw.co.za/flash.php I stock the wraparound lower grill from Volkswagen South Africa. My part number 2539. $142.50 with...
  • Re: Is a black interior common??
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Mon, 12 Aug 2002 18:10:36 EDT
    ...1985 flash silver, sunroof, and a black/grey interior. I've never seen this interior and was wondering if it was common and what...
  • John Wallace ... News Flash
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Thu, 4 Aug 2005 13:56:32 -0500
    <html> <P>Volks,</P> <P>This News&nbsp;Bulletin&nbsp;just in .....</P> <P>Turns out all the John Wallace email addresses are really...
  • Re: Front Heater shutoff options
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 25 May 2012 20:09:30 -0700
    ...What could cause the license plate lights and left tail light to flash with the 4 Way Flashers ? Cute ..flashing license plate lights ! scott...
  • Two thangs...
    Historical mailing list - Bob Cooper
    Fri, 8 Oct 2010 19:09:25 -0400
    ...Any suggestions? Less pressing, my left turn signal flashes at double the frequency as the normal right signal, yet no lights are burnt out...
  • Stuck-in-sand Vehicles
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:56:28 -0600
    ...in quick sand in Lavender Canyon (Canyonlands) a couple months ago. Flash flood had just come through. http://www.flickr.com/photos/syncronaut/3663064656...
  • Re: ASCII Art (Again!*%&)
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Mon, 6 Feb 1995 11:26:53 -0800 (PST)
    ...of speed though! What were you thinking?!?! Thom '56 kombi -- > A flashlight is a case for holding dead batteries. ............................................................................ : Thom Fitzpatrick Transamerica Info Mgmnt...
  • Aux. Gas Heater -Eber...
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 25 Feb 1997 00:05:25 -0500 (EST)
    ...There are two flashing lights, one green, and obviously meaning all systems go, but when the dial is on 1 (dial is 1 to...
  • Re: Radio Codes
    Historical mailing list - Gary Clendening
    Fri, 3 Oct 1997 08:01:40 -0400
    ...a creek! (G) Gary Gary and Belle from Hallowell, ME garyc@saturn.caps.maine.edu '72 Westy (gone to iron oxide) '97 EVC "Flash"
  • What controls pre-ignition flashing of warning lights?
    Historical mailing list - Lee Kouns
    Mon, 16 Sep 2002 18:28:47 -0700
    Hi everyone, A quick question for electrical system experts. What controls the blinking of the temperature and oil warning lights after you turn on...
  • Re: More Instrument cluster electrical gemlins
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 9 Dec 2002 14:39:13 -0500
    At 02:04 PM 12/9/2002, Aristotle Sagan wrote: >It's the season... >My fuel gauge, temp gauge, little flashy red light all...
  • Re: Seam rust?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Norville
    Sat, 19 Jun 2004 11:28:41 -0400
    ...And if you don't paint over it (as soon as it "flashes") it will turn dull (which doesn't affect its ability to...
  • Reflectors on back of van
    Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
    Thu, 13 Oct 2005 20:00:22 -0400
    ...one without the flash, showing how our reflectors don't show up hardly at all, and one with, simulating a car's headlights. (We...
  • Re: cheap syncrowesty Re: Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
    Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
    Thu, 13 Aug 1998 11:58:12 EDT
    ...careless turn into something(any one have a spare door FS-Flash silver, and there is a little seam rust that can be repaired...
  • Loud high frequency earsplitting squeal at idle
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Fri, 9 Dec 2005 10:03:22 -0800
    ...The family has been running the car for a long time with the overheat/level warning light flashing constantly. They told me they put...
  • Re: More turn signal indicator mystery
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Thu, 1 May 2014 07:34:26 -0600
    ...Reheating the joint brought the relay > back to life. > > I see a semiconductor in the flasher relay (also used by turn signals) > Maybe this...
  • Re: Seeking "Ice Guard"
    Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
    Thu, 16 Jun 2005 18:19:00 -0500
    <<Flashing tape is generally a 2"-3" roll of 20mil plastic backed bituminous adhesive. Peel & Seal is a 45mil foil backed roofing material available...
  • Re: Hazard lights
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 12 Nov 2017 01:47:30 -0500
    ...switch the power source to the flasher relay from key-on to constant, and connect both sides together so they both light up. Yrs...
  • Michelin Road Trip safety box giveway,
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 27 Jul 2016 17:12:16 -0500
    ...As a promotional, by mailing in my receipt, they sent me a snall case contain jumper cables,, a multiway flash light/blinker light, some...
  • Re: Flashing temp gauge
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 16 Oct 2014 15:52:00 -0400
    At 12:26 PM 10/16/2014, Stuart MacMillan wrote: >Van Caf� has this gauge for $86, but they don't say it's...
  • Re: Headlight Turn Signal wiring weirdness
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 17 Aug 2012 22:33:34 -0400
    At 08:25 PM 8/17/2012, john wrote: >When I have the headlights On, the left turn signal won't flash and both...