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• Re: Just replaced the throttle switch and am having drivability issues
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 7 Feb 2006 15:14:35 -0500
  ...I can adjust it without dragging out a drop light,and dont need 2,3mm wrenches to adjust it,and the switches are ez...
• Re: Oil pressure light
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Mon, 10 Nov 2014 11:05:00 -0500
  ...When that oil warning buzzer is sounding the oil warning led should also be blinking. > > 1986 and newer vans have 2 oil pressure switches...
• Re: cold start skipping
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Wed, 2 Dec 2009 08:22:18 -0500
  ...m finding *many* vanagon throttle switches not making contact at idle. > I'm finding the later type switches ( where it's one switch mounted...
• Re: AC Troubleshooting - No Blower
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 17:01:00 -0500
  ...Start up front and check the two switches, and work your way back testing for power at every connection and lead. Get to the...
• Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 16 Jan 2014 21:22:44 -0600
  ...Throttle body switches out of limits and need adjusting. Anyone have any ideas about this? Thanks, John
• Re: CB placement
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Jun 1996 07:23:57, -0500
  ...Also had one of those switches that automatically transferred speakers from radio to CB when call came in....would work great in these "quiet...
• Re: Looking for a fog light switch kit - Any vendors have one?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 01:49:59 EST
  ...Any vendors or individuals out there that have one of these switches gathering dust on their shelves will find a buyer at smacaulay@infintium...
• Re: 85 WBX stalling; A/C related part needed
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 30 May 2000 10:52:16 -0400
  ...I don't know off hand if both switches were wired the same 12V, open or closed to ground... You would have to look...
• Re: Cruise Control Troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 27 Apr 2001 20:39:44 -0700
  ...d recommend the very first thing you check is that the switches on the brake and clutch pedals actually are working. This is the...
• brake light problem
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 29 Nov 2004 14:51:24 -0800
  ...I got home and checked to find one of the switches on the mc was not working (the other was ok). At the time...
• Re: Emergency brake light stays on
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 16 Dec 2006 11:09:55 -0800
  ...verify this by looking on page 97.81 which has the switches > labeled corerectly but for 86 model. The wire colors and warning module...
• Fwd: Off topic Friday question on switches...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 17 May 2014 08:32:14 -0700
  ...Off topic Friday question on switches... To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> One question I would ask is "why does that switch keep breaking...
• Re: intermittant misfire
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Mon, 2 Apr 2001 22:44:22 -0400
  ...i'd suspect an > electrical problem, something like the idle stabilizer or throttle > position switches or the rotor/distributor .... which brings to mind > that...
• Just replaced the throttle switch and am having drivability issues
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Wed, 1 Feb 2006 15:29:45 -0800
  ...That intermittant switch defect was annoying me for about a year.I found out why the switches are so expensive($73 w/shipping). They...
• Re: 4 Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 16 May 2008 23:31:33 -0400
  ...Would I need >>three battery switches, one two switch between the two other switches?... >>but I also want batteries three and four to run...
• '71 wiring harness sources?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 5 May 94 12:29:36 EST
  ...instructions? Also, is there a source for keys/ lock cylinders/ignition switches? I want to replace the ignition switch as it's mounted on...
• FS 86 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Curtis Gatlin
  Sun, 25 Oct 1998 09:19:11 EST
  ...replaced Tune up 2-3-98 Fan switch/Thermostat Oil pressure switches Oil pressure control unit Tail pipe O2 Sensor Idle Stabalizer and control...
• Oil pressure gremlin
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Kuecker
  Thu, 2 Mar 2000 19:16:19 -0600
  ...As soon as the street parking restrictions are lifted around here, I plan on replacing both oil pressure switches. Just wondered if anyone has...
• Re: interchangeable parts?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Fri, 18 Oct 2002 07:53:06 +0200
  ...interchangeable parts? > Any vw or other parts fit our vanagons? > I have found widow and mirror switches, auto tranny interlocks, etc. from > small VW...
• Re: Power window problems
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 23:51:25 -0500
  ...With the panel off the door you can check the switches and make sure they have power and that the switches are in fact...
• Re: 88 Vanagon with Power Windows, No Power to Switches - HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 23:13:29 -0400
  ...I had used some sandpaper on them when I installed the switches and they were all perfectly clean and shiny. > > I checked the Fuses...
• Re: brake lights not working
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 11 Sep 2010 12:45:14 -0700
  ...A local mechanic suggested that the brake light switches were shot, so I ordered new ones from Ken Wilford. Ken advised me to disconnect...
• Re: Brake light sensor switch adj.
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 10 Apr 2007 17:49:45 +0000
  ...Edward Maglott <emaglott@BUNCOMBE.MAIN.NC.US> > The brake light switches are on the master cylinder and only turn on the > light when they...
• Re: Throttle position switch COVER!! Who knew ??
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 11 Aug 2012 20:45:50 -0700
  ...My ETKA just shows the 1.9 switches. No > cover. It fits really well and has a weep hole. I used some RTV but...
• Re: wrench/socket (nut and bolt head) sizes
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Sat, 18 Jun 2011 06:36:36 -0700
  ...com> wrote: > 24mm on steering wheel nut and on oil pressure switches. > > Karl Wolz > > |-----Original Message----- > |From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: Radiator cooling fan - stuck ON!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 1 Jun 2010 10:40:36 -0700
  ...the radiator fan ON but never had one of these sensor/switches fail in the ON position. Has anyone else? Do you think the...
• Re: Domestic Water Level Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:03:23 -0500
  ...Looks like there's a float with a magnet in it that activates one or more switches as it follows the water level up...
• More 85 van parts
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Fri, 1 May 1998 19:28:12 -0400
  ...Intake manifold-----with throttle body, no micro switches, no injectors, has coolant pipe and fuel ring main, no pressure regulator Three groove crank pulley...
• Re: Light switches
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 20:04:56 -0600
  Sometimes, (happened to me) these same symptoms were caused by the x-relay having dodgy connections. I removed the relay, slightly splayed the terminals...
• Re: Fan switch...
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 16:37:02 -0600
  In a pinch, you can always switch switches, the one for the front and back fans is indentical. _____ Donald Baxter Iowa City, Iowa (319...
• Re: Ethnicity of Oil Pressure Switch
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 wbxs
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 03:28:03 +0000
  ...081E is a 1.8 bar swt, white and is nomally OPEN The switches I've seen had the bar rating stamped on the...
• Re: $20 Reciver hitch in Cornish, Me
  Historical mailing list - Alec Valos
  Tue, 8 Jun 2004 11:22:39 -0500
  ...I was getting some >switches off of the van an noticed that it has a 2in receiver hitch that >bolts to the frame not...
• Re: when making a left turn, parking brake light comes on??? ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 11:23:13 -0500
  ...Before that the light > was connected to the dual pressure switches on the master cylinder and > was meant to detect when one side of...
• Re: Gowesty starter problems...but, Ignition Switch
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 6 Sep 2016 00:23:12 +0000
  We only sell the Kostal switches. They are actually OE VW. They have black plastic on the bottom and if you look closely you...
• Re: Headlight Upgrade Dilemma
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:22:22 -0700
  ...more important advantage of the two relay method, since all three switches are protected from the heavy current instead of just the weaker two...
• Re: Auxiliary REAR underseat Behr AC -- was 'Scored brand new Behr but missing switches'
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 17 May 2010 08:07:56 -0700
  ...Does anyone have any spare Behr switches for sale? > > > > All the previous Behr's and the DPD clones I've owned had vents which...
• Re: electric plug in engine block
  Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
  Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:20:54 -0400
  ...Oil pressure switches are cheap, so I might replace both. If one's leaking, I bet the other one is not far off. Mark...
• Re: Brake warning light on
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 30 Apr 2017 20:06:37 +0000
  ...Everything seems OK so I want to see if the > switches on the master cylinder are bad, is there a way to test them...
• cheap battery smart(?) charger at Aldi
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 2 Nov 2015 19:06:03 -0500
  ...tapers to lower amperage as battery gets close to full and switches to trickle when charge is done. https://www.google.com/search?q...
• Re: Air cooled versus water box or injectors
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Mar 2015 19:16:42 -0400
  ...The water boxer injectors have 16 ohm coils and the ECU switches the 12 volts directly. Using the air cooled injectors on the water...
• Re: Boiling Aligators in Florida
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 1 Jun 1996 15:26:07 -0500
  Now comes Colin A >Moran, who writes: "Bentley shows two switches for the fan on the '86 >and newer vans on comes on at...
• preventing theft
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Tue, 17 Jun 1997 15:22:40 +0000
  ...But how to best deter the small time hotwire and smash 'n grab variety? Alarms, hidden cutoff switches, steering wheel locks, or just "fuggedaboudit...
• Re: Mistery Item
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Sep 1999 17:53:15 EDT
  ...heater) if you go back and decide to pull it, bring your Bentley, and make sure you get all the wiring, switches, etc. chris
• FS: Airlift airbags & compressor kit
  Historical mailing list - John Silverman
  Sun, 30 Dec 2001 19:19:12 -0700
  ...the air bladders, all the hoses, the compressor, the switches and gauges. Total was $150. I used the bladders for about 3 months, but...
• Re: Recharging AC unit
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 4 Dec 2004 20:53:58 -0800
  ...AC unit in my 1980 Vanagon after messing with > all the switches wires etc. I've determined that everything is hooked up > properly. Do...
• for sale: complete westfalia a/c systems, and front overhead a/c systems
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 May 2006 11:02:29 EDT
  ...comes with everything you need, including the upper cabinet including ac vents, evap, blowers, wiring, switches on dash, condenser, lines, compressor, drier, etc..etc...
• AC stopped working
  Historical mailing list - Cort, Joel
  Fri, 7 Aug 1998 13:27:35 PDT
  ...Turn the ignition key on and start at A/C switches (thermostat and fan) to see if you get power to the switches from...
• Additional lights (was: Lighting Switch)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Nov 1995 13:55:42 -0500
  ...The other problem area is getting a new wire (that's switched ground from the door switches) from the body to the hatch. This...
• Re: Vanagon won't start help
  Historical mailing list - Dave Caston
  Tue, 3 Oct 2000 09:50:49 -0400
  ...Alan check the Temp II sender and your throttle switches. That's what it sounds like . Anywho, It's a cheap fix and doesn...
• Re: Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 21:30:58 -0400
  ...Throttle Valve Switch > IIRC, the switch situation is as follows: > > '83.5 - two switches. One at idle position, one for full throttle > enrichment > > '84...
• Re: Electrical Switch Question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 17:52:51 -0600
  Dave, Those switches are the same for all models, as far as I know, so anyone with a spare will be able to help...
• '86 Westy A/C Switch Desperately Needed
  Historical mailing list - Ray Reinhard
  Thu, 25 May 2006 09:38:13 -0700
  ...Note that these switches are UNIQUE TO WESTIES of roughly the '85 to '87 vintage; a switch from a non-Westy vanagon will not...
• Re: Fuel Inj Testing
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 May 1995 14:13:51 -0300
  ...I did all the tests, air box, throttle switches, double relays etc. No luck. The brain likes a good strong ground I guess. tim...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Banks
  Sun, 28 Jul 1996 13:33:29 -0400 (EDT)
  ...He brought his van in to a shop and had a gauge hooked up and indeed he has low oil pressure, so the switches...
• Need any Kombi parts? (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Tue, 18 Apr 1995 07:29:48 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Am radio/ all switches/gauges/interior lights. 4 decent wheels Transaxle Front beam And all the other little things I can't think of...
• Re: Interior Lights not working
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Tue, 11 Dec 2001 19:52:09 -0800
  ...Any ideas where to look? > Thanks. > Matt > Cincinnati Check your door switches, there's a bad one other than the driver's side. I...
• VDO Fuel Pressure sender?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 17:46:41 -0500
  ...By rigging up two toggle or rocker switches nearby, I was going to have the pressure gauge where I could read either oil or...
• Re: Is the Digitool still available from someone???
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 14 Jun 2006 17:10:02 -0600
  ...You can tell if the O2 sensor is working, the ECU is controlling it and if the idle and full throttle switches are working...
• Re: Thought problem for Friday
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 16 Mar 2018 12:20:30 -0700
  ...It must be some sort of feedback loop between the LEDs and the pressure switches/master cylinder/radio antenna. It's possible that brake...
• Re: [WetWesties] 2.1 dynamic oil pressure system
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 14 Aug 2010 18:54:21 -0700
  ...replacing the oil pressure switches is a common, semi-easy and logical thing to do. I seldom ever, ever find a bad oil pressure...