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• Re: 82 diesel vanagon passed the diesel emissions test! Diesel Wisdo m? Coolant cap?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 11:19:15 -0400
  ...have the same result with an engine where the throttle directly controls the injector rack. Using more throttle than the engine can accelerate with...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions-reducing Vanagon pollution.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:37:06 -0400
  ...The combustion process has not changed over the years, only the tolerance of the controls. Start with the fuel system. Make it is tight...
• Need some bits...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 Jun 1997 16:26:23 -0700
  ...high on the sides, but the fourth lever on the heater controls is, of course, not there (it is not there on three of...
• From Vgonman RE: only starts in neutral
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 12:52:17 -0800
  ...Be careful though as this switch also controls your reverse lights. If the switch is out of position at all when you reinstall it...
• New to water cooled, temp questions
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Becker
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 10:33:06 -0400
  ...4) On the heater unit under the rear seat, I notice that there is a valve that controls water to this unit. For the...
• Re: Coolant problems
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 29 Sep 2003 06:28:50 -0400
  ...still looking for a source for the big resistor up behind the drivers side headlight that controls the speed of the radiator fan. -- Dan...
• New cd player
  Historical mailing list - wheelierider
  Thu, 11 May 2006 09:17:29 -0700
  ...It has very easy to use controls. You almost don't even have to read the manual. The backlighting can be set for either...
• Re: Outside Temperature
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 18 Dec 2011 14:38:46 -0800
  ...It sticks on my dash just above the heater controls with velcro and the outside temp probe (wired) I ran under the pod and...
• Re: Power window fuse location
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 15:56:27 -0700
  ...wiring passes through the driver side boot because of the dual controls on that side. Cheers, Peter On Fri, Apr 9, 2010 at 3...
• Re: Auxiliary Heater (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - John Pinkham
  Thu, 21 Apr 94 10:00:56 EDT
  ...Then there are controls to worry about. John Pinkham Portland, OR '91 Camper
• Re: Cleaning AC Evaporator
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Wed, 27 May 1998 02:17:03 EDT
  In a message dated 98-05-26 14:29:38 EDT, robl@REDLION-CONTROLS.COM writes: > I have noticed that when looking through the...
• Re: Emisson Control unit question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 11 Jun 2003 11:25:53 -0700
  ...is Electronic Control Unit --- > not > "Emission" ---- it's the computer that controls the Fuel Injection > system). Here's a link to the Bosch Fuel...
• Re: 85 wbx 1.9 miss at idle
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 19 Jan 2004 07:54:52 -0500
  ...At TDC it controls much better. It seems to wander a bit at 5BTDC. Jay This communication is for use by the intended recipient...
• Re: [Syncro] Ever wonder what the height difference between a Syncro 16 and 2wd? Well here's a couple of PICS
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:04:01 -0700
  ...I always wanted to make a car with full dual controls, like for desert racing say - you just hand off control to the co...
• Re: Group 41 Battery at Wal-Mart
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:11:34 -0800
  ...The Wal-Mart batteries are now >>>> made by Johnson Controls... and are typically very "Fresh" this one had a >>>> date code of 10/10...
• Re: Trailer wiring kit
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Mon, 15 May 2017 09:08:36 -0700
  ...What wiring kit is recommended to controls the lights in the trailer (4 pin connector)? I see that GoWesty has one for sale. It...
• Re: Mean Email from the Samba member
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Mon, 18 May 2009 13:49:21 -0600
  ...Some more controls >> would be necessary, I'm sure, but it doesn't seem sooo far fetched. >> Speaking for myself, I wouldn't hesitate...
• Re: 12volt electric heaters
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Feb 95 18:04:23 EST
  ...much you can do except to make sure your heater flap controls work properly. Someone (on this list?) was talking about insulating all the...
• 1.9L TDI diesel
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Aug 1996 12:26:23 -0400
  ...Also, these engines are complete with all sensors, controls, catalitic converter, inj. pump, injectors, air cleaner, everything. They are coming out of Poland (Germany...
• A few questions about '86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Sun, 16 Feb 1997 19:37:45 -0500
  ...looks to be an add on unit (it has the same controls as the dealer added air on my '81 Rabbit) Does the air...
• Aux Battery relay question
  Historical mailing list - dave bowers
  Mon, 20 May 2002 11:58:38 -0700
  ...I'd love to know, if that red wire should be connected to the center pole, and what it controls or affects. Coincidently, my...
• Re: '85 vanagon passenger compartment fan...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 11 Nov 2005 11:48:58 -0800
  ...Much better! The controls on the 82 heater are poor by comparison. Get the cables and lever bracket with the heater box. Don't...
• Re: Need Suggestions-Wierd Overheating
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 05:40:02 -0500
  ...Called Veronica, and she >suggested to turn the heater controls up - front and rear, and to turn the AC >controller just enuf that the...
• Re: Looking for correct name or terminology f or a push-pull
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 2 Dec 2013 15:43:09 -0600
  ...I've often considered how that that would be for heat controls on the Vanagon. John On 12/2/2013 1:05 PM, greentabe...
• Re: CB Radio
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sat, 19 Mar 2011 08:30:33 -0700
  ...CB with controls in microphone >> Google 'Cobra 75' and you will find what you are looking for. >> >
• Re: Auto shifter cable: Ideas on making it longer?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:14:25 -0500
  ...Would have been nice if VW had when they set up their heater controls.* Morse are probably the world leader in control cables that...
• Re: Can anyone identify this plug?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 25 Oct 2010 18:09:15 -0700
  ...http://www.feddishbasses.com/vw/plug.html It seems to want to go around the vent/heater controls somewhere but I don't see...
• Re: Eurovan seats into Vanagon Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:53:25 -0800
  ...to see out comfortably (front, back, sides) and/or work the controls?� Thanks! � While driving the Westy to work this morning I was trying...
• Re: Fridge/Pilot light viewfinder question
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Sat, 18 Jan 1997 12:41:55 -0800
  ...Well, the early Dometic had a gauge inside the door >next to the controls, it looks like a battery check gauge. When its lite...
• Re: [Q] 2nd battery again
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 May 1997 20:06:14 -0700
  ...chartered, they ususally have 2 >| cranking batteries with a switch that controls flow to and from the >| batteries with the following options: >| >| 1 - 2...
• Re: Vanagon leaks heat...
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 21:37:42 -0800
  ...I have all of the controls set to off... But, some heat still escapes. It is not a big problem in the winter, but...
• Re: Blower Motor Vibration Blues
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 12:52:25 -0800
  ...came out, went back in. > > Also, the sliders for the heat controls now almost touch, preventing > the knobs from attaching without interfering with the...
• re: Cruise control for '80-82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 19 Dec 95 23:48:44 CST
  ...Box 55303 performance analysis computers, Portland, OR 97238 cruise controls, security systems (360) 896-4828 joel
• Re: Help: Lights Wont Turn Off
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 10 May 2000 19:42:52 -0700
  ...light switch. (Lights remain on)and have removed the fuse which controls these lights (dash board lights go off and passenger side parking and...
• Do you need a cassette deck radio?
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 09:51:57 -0400
  ...Frankly, my wife liked our old radio better as far as ease of use of controls so I pulled the new one and reinstalled...
• Re: old style spotlights?
  Historical mailing list - Dr.Chris
  Thu, 14 Dec 2006 13:30:44 -0500
  This is a VERY popular marine item www.westmarine.com has various models, most with remote controls. Some are suction cup mounted so you...
• cb installation (try # 2)
  Historical mailing list - Linda J. Bartnik
  16 Jun 96 23:12:11 EDT
  ...Considered under dash immediately to left or right of steering wheel, but steering wheel would have blocked my view of cb display and controls...
• Re: Adjusting Sliding Door
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 2 May 2023 19:11:46 -0700
  ...comcast.net> wrote: > There is no Latch @ the Front,,, The Handle controls the Latching & > > UnLatching of the Latch @ the Rear & it is the correct...
• Re: Inserting Terry K heater shutoff valve
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 1 Aug 2007 15:54:19 -0600
  The TerryK valve (by the way, you can go to Lowe's and spend $12 for a valve that controls hot water and put...
• Re: Trip Report. Pics.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:29:50 -0800
  ...to turn a manual spotlight, or if you could hook the controls up like a Formula One steering wheel for the remote spotlight...Now...
• Re: Whistlin' ducks
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 2 Jul 1998 15:57:27 -0500
  ...If you pull the front unit you can replace all these seals and it will make a big difference in your controls . You can...
• Re: Stutter and Low Batt
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 7 May 2010 15:44:58 -0700
  ...no electronic controls. Nothing fancy. About as simple and reliable as could be. for an embellishment....make the cable to the # 2 batt battery...
• Fwd: Toasters....are vanagons like them?
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 18:37:01 -0800
  ...Pinnacle of bi-metallic controls. Brutishly beautiful like a Buick Roadmaster. Won't do bagels but then neither will I. Pensionerd. On Fri, Mar...
• Re: '86 Westy A/C Switch Desperately Needed
  Historical mailing list - Stephen DeMocko
  Thu, 25 May 2006 09:54:51 -0700
  ...This circular, black switch controls on/off and fan speed (inner) and temperature (outer ring). Note that these switches are UNIQUE TO WESTIES of...
• Idle Speed Adjustment - Again!!
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Tue, 20 Oct 1998 08:46:00 -0500
  ...I thought FI with its sophisticated electronic controls eliminated this particular problem. Suggestions or thoughts, anyone? John Rodgers '88 GL Driver a little frustrated...
• Re: Pfft, boring ;-) was:Styled Cockpit FISH
  Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
  Mon, 21 Oct 2002 10:01:43 -0700
  ...Is that upper one a cruise control/MFA control stalk? Seats look comfy (and powered based on the controls.) Not sure about the colors.
• Re: Fridge LED Panel Switch question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Tue, 4 May 2004 12:52:13 -0300
  ...Could be the board, LED, resistor or most likely the LM324, Radio Shack part #276-1711, chip which controls the LED on the control...
• Re: adjustable intermittent relay
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 25 Sep 2005 13:07:25 +1200
  ...Plugs right into the stock relay location and requires no >additional controls. It is adjustable from about 1 second to about 40 >seconds. To...
• Re: Can Anyone Identify This "Thing"?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:28:16 -0600
  ...In about '91, > maybe '93 there was a recall on cruise controls and some variety of > aftermarket-type CC's were installed by dealers...
• Re: runs rough in rain
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Feb 1997 11:48:02 -0800
  ...dowsed by water spraying in through the rust hole. (^; This unit controls the air-bypass valve, which boosts the idle above the low level...
• Re: Need a pair of working black power mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 25 Apr 2003 05:50:52 EDT
  ...good and working condition. > I don't need the wiring harness, controls, and etc. > Just the mirrors with the wires attached is all I...
• Auto Transmission Trouble...
  Historical mailing list - jesse and monica
  Mon, 1 Sep 2003 21:51:06 -0400
  ...the gas when say i am above...40? I know it controls fuel mixture as well as a few other things but..would this...
• Digest response to Supercharger thread
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 1 Jun 2007 17:58:06 -0700
  The supercharger applications I have seen have a boost knob or lever that controls a by-pass valve, I guess. So, yeah, the supercharger...
• Dometic Doings
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Jun 1997 09:16 -0600 (MDT)
  ...The little toggle switch on the indicator console only controls power to the console lights and sensing equipment. Decision: While it would be "high...
• WAS:trip out west-NOW: Heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 5 Aug 2010 17:08:57 -0600
  ...Also, removing the heater/fresh air control plastic plate so you can see into that part of the controls, or to make adjustments to...
• Re: water in my exhaust..
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 12 Jun 1997 11:50:57 -0400
  ...Black smoke = running too rich - fuel injection/carburator problems - sometimes caused by something wrong with computer/emission controls (failed O2 sensor). You can often...
• Re: horn beeps when i turn the steering wheel???
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 11 May 2005 20:33:35 -0500
  ...Could it be making ground when it shouldn't? > > Mike > > > JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > > on my '85 vanagon, the #12 fuse (which controls the...
• Fridge Wiring question
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Tue, 17 Apr 2007 15:22:17 -0800
  ...Also, I am assuming that the 8amp fuse controls the rear fridge fan and sink pump, is this correct? The 16amp is the main...
• Re: Engine is being flooded with fuel. Help??
  Historical mailing list - Rob Wright
  Fri, 23 Jul 2004 02:42:48 -0500
  ...The relays stay on > continuously whenever the engine is turning anyway. > > The ECU controls the turning on and off of the injector grounds. The...
• Re: A/C fan and burning smell
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 10 Aug 2015 18:58:29 +0000
  ...Overhead controls and ductwork, A/C >> system. >> 1. Fan speed "3" does not work. Everything is still on, just no fan. >> "1", "2" and...