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  • Re: Prestone
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 8 May 1999 19:02:24 -0500
    ...warning was to get you to buy and use only Havoline), so reading the label on the Havoline, I see that the warning about...
  • Re: Water level/temp warning flasher
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 27 Jul 2001 15:04:45 -0400
    ...relay?) with your description of the >location. >With it removed, the warning lamp continues to flash. >(DEFINATELY a faulty gauge?) Faulty gauge or just...
  • Re: Turbo diesel 5-speed DOKA on ebay
    Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
    Mon, 8 Nov 2004 16:23:11 -0600
    ...Warning, warning, Will Robinson!! Selling that Doka >> >> >for > > >>parts is probably not illegal, but putting it back on the road in the US >> >> >is...
  • Re: "carat" FS on ebay PROFANITY WARNING
    Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
    Sun, 26 Mar 2006 10:51:17 -0500
    ...Re: "carat" FS on ebay PROFANITY WARNING >hi bruce, i didnt misunderstand your post..i was just being my typical >sarcastic self :<) i should...
  • Re: 88 Inst. Cluster in 85
    Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
    Sun, 28 Jan 2007 14:25:29 -0500
    ...Cluster in 85 > After installing an 88 instrument cluster into my 85, a couple of > problems arose. > > 1) The oil Pressure Warning light and...
  • Re: No Warning: Manual tranny now stuck in reverse! HELP!
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:40:49 -0600
    ...John Rodgers wrote: >> Subject line says it all. >> >> I had no warnings of any pending trouble with this transmission. It was >> rebuilt back in...
  • Re: Low Coolant Warning LED
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Fri, 6 Aug 2021 09:13:33 -0600
    ...Low Coolant Warning LED > > Could someone please explain what controls the initial Igni’ On Low Coolant Warning LED > > Flash Duration ~ Have 1 that won...
  • Re: moderating etc
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Wed, 2 Jun 2010 17:29:30 -0400
    ...Forwarded messages with LOTS OF CAPITALS AND EXCLAMATION POINTS!!!!! > >Any virus warning which says you can get a virus just by reading an >e...
  • Re: 87 Syncro no temp gauge
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 5 Sep 2015 21:57:47 -0400
    ...Your low-coolant warning will still operate with the temp sender disconnected, but of course the overheat warning won't. >The cooling fan and...
  • Re: Possible...Overheating
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:20:18 -0700
    ...Not having a working oil pressure warning light had never been a problem before. Having no working warning light coincide with forgetting to install...
  • An interesting idea for block heaters, etc (kinda long)
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Sun, 10 Dec 2000 21:33:57 -0600
    ...There was a frostbite warning, warning that serious frostbite can occur in minutes. Let's pretend my condo is a time-share. Any US...
  • Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Mon, 6 Apr 2020 13:44:37 -0400
    ...ready to make the change... > > Does anyone have any tips, recommendations, warnings or comments to make? > > Jeering sarcastic cynicism, funny anecdotes -- all are welcome...
  • Re: [WetWesties] A Minor Warning
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Tue, 9 Oct 2012 20:07:30 -0700
    RE: 3M VHB tape in hot weather? Don't know, I avoid hot weather. :) But considering all the various uses for this stuff (body...
  • Re: Westfalia Waste Water Tank?
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:26:36 -0800
    On Mon, Jan 31, 2011 at 4:23 PM, steve@eurocampers.com < steve@eurocampers.com> wrote: > The warning was for the smaller 20 liter...
  • Re: Heads Up Warning on Garmin GPS Map Update
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Sat, 25 Apr 2009 06:47:06 -0700
    I don't travel often, but the GPS has come in most handy when I'm trying to locate a craigslist find up in...
  • RE:(noVW)European Bumper Stickers
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 07 Jul 1997 18:22:11 -0400 (EDT)
    ...are a "novice" driver you need a sticker on the back of your car warning the rest of the world of your "noviceness"... Ric
  • Re: braided SST brake lines
    Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
    Thu, 22 Apr 1999 15:43:32 -0600
    ...And to issue a warning to those who live in your vicinity. Larry
  • Re: more bulbs...
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Sat, 20 Nov 1999 20:19:54 +0100
    ...The only switch that has light on my car is the heated rear window, and the warning light in the emergency signals. The light...
  • 86 Vanagon h2o warning lights
    Historical mailing list - Charles Fonseca
    Sun, 16 Apr 2000 23:16:56 -0700
    Hi..I've recently become the owner of a 86 Vanagon. When I start the car, the water gauge light will flash three times...
  • Awesome tirel cleaner
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Tue, 31 Dec 2002 11:14:08 -0800
    ...Must be toxic though as there are warnings on the label not to use in a draft or inhale fumes and to use rubber...
  • Failure (vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com)
    Historical mailing list - T. Estevez
    Wed, 31 Mar 2004 09:51:18 -0500
    ...Hc Received message has been sent as an encoded attachment. ------------------ Virus Warning Message (on the network) data6714.pif is removed from here because it...
  • Server Error (vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com)
    Historical mailing list - steven Brendemuehl
    Wed, 31 Mar 2004 09:51:17 -0500
    ...Z'c*Hj6K�h0LEY'u Translated message has been attached. ------------------ Virus Warning Message (on the network) msg5857.pif is removed from here because it...
  • Coincidence or not?
    Historical mailing list - zpoole
    Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:09:41 -0400
    ...i put the panel back went to start it and nothing. Warning lights go on, but it doensn't turn over. Any idea what...
  • Re: Swapping clock for Tach in an 84? a bit long.
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:54:54 -0700
    Hi, no, your early vanagon does not have some kind of secondary low oil pressure warning system. The van is wired for just one...
  • Re: OIL PRESSURE LIGHT
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 16 Oct 2015 22:42:02 -0400
    Removing the dynamic oil pressure control board completely disables the oil pressure warning light unless you do some extra wiring. If you want to...
  • Re: That's it, I've had it. (Driving with brake on)
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sat, 3 Jul 2010 13:59:22 -0700
    ...stall warning buzzer maybe cognitive therapy would be easier :) alistair On 3-Jul-10, at 12:31 PM, Mike Rocket J Squirrel wrote: This...
  • help on my electrical @#$%^!&
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 15 Oct 1995 16:44:01 -0400
    ...It is a black box 2"*1"*3/8", it had the wire from the generator that went to the warning light (#61) going...
  • Is propane more dense in cold weather?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Mon, 9 Dec 2002 14:39:47 -0800
    ...I'm well-read on all the safety warnings about not filling a tank more than 80%. I watched the attendant fill the tank...
  • A/C cycling
    Historical mailing list - Fin Beven
    Tue, 23 Sep 2003 09:57:30 -0700
    ...gauge never seems to go above the top edge of the warning light. At that point it triggers the high speed cooling fan. When...
  • Re: Telemetry (was Re: Coolant pressure test... video.)
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:54:09 -0800
    ...How about three warning lights, like for the Westfalia water tank, green, yellow and red? Green-all fine. Yellow- you should act now because...
  • Re: Blue High Beam light replacement
    Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
    Thu, 15 Jan 2004 12:12:01 +0000
    ...William Hi William, After you remove the instrument cluster, you will need to remove the small panel that contains the warning lights. It's...
  • Substitute for aircooled thermostat
    Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
    Mon, 21 Feb 2011 16:49:19 -0800
    ...Or buzzes a warning! So, tell me why this wouldn't work. Mark
  • Re: just a reminder: Tomorrow is Friday ...
    Historical mailing list - Clark Langstraat
    Thu, 22 Jun 1995 17:48:28 -0400 (EDT)
    ...and it is tradition (started by that slacker, Bill Kennedy!) > for folks to produce some strange stories/poetry/rhymes/recipes/etc. > > just a warning...
  • RE: WANTED: Cool paint ideas
    Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
    Mon, 14 Apr 1997 13:33:25 -0700
    ...Just a warning. This might look nice, but your van will bake in the summer. You might consider painting the top white at a...
  • temp gauge position
    Historical mailing list - Root, Tim
    Tue, 20 Jul 1999 17:09:02 -0400
    ...My '84 Vanagon temp gauge runs just to the left of the warning light in average traffic and on the highway. It runs just...
  • Re: Wiring questions for tach/dash pod from 88-89 into 82 aircooled[LONG]
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Sun, 17 Oct 1999 16:14:37 +0200
    ...LADEKONTR (Alternator warning??) Alternator charging light. PerL 87 Syncro 112i
  • Oil Pressure Warning Buzzer
    Historical mailing list - John Iseman
    Tue, 22 Aug 2000 10:53:03 EDT
    I recently switched from Mobil 1 15W-50 to to 10W30 after an intermittent buzzer problem. The problem went from intermittent, ie 2500 rpm...
  • Re: is my engine done?
    Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
    Thu, 18 Mar 2004 09:31:34 -0500
    ...I do agree that you are in need of an engine job because of your past expericance with dynamic warning system buzzer but the...
  • Mail Delivery System (vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com)
    Historical mailing list - Green Westy
    Wed, 31 Mar 2004 09:51:08 -0500
    ...0WGOqFU+ Received message has been sent as an encoded attachment. ------------------ Virus Warning Message (on the network) mail23481.zip is removed from here because it...
  • Warning: Quilting Content!
    Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
    Sun, 28 Jan 2007 12:01:27 -0800
    My wife is an avid quilter. Check out the fabric she was given by a friend. The artist did a pretty good job with...
  • Re: Diesel and WBX Coolant Temp gauges same?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:29:25 -0400
    ...I wired the low level warning controller as per a 1.9 WBX. > Likely I should wire things as per the diesel, which may...
  • DO NOT POST VIRUS WARNINGS TO LIST !!!
    Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
    Thu, 11 Sep 1997 10:48:14 -0700
    ...DO NOT post virus warnings (such as the one just posted) to this list, or any other list for that matter. In most cases...
  • Re: Blinking coolant level light
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 25 May 2010 12:09:15 -0700
    ...Most > false triggers of the warning light circuit are not the fault of the sensor. > First step is to remove the coolant sensor control...
  • 84 Turn signals-No start
    Historical mailing list - Mark Wallace
    Wed, 25 Jun 2003 20:22:04 -0400
    ...PO had installed a warning device that would sound whenever the parking/headlights were left on. Made a very pleasant chime. Great. However, I...
  • Re: SAFETY WARNING about Original Continental Tires as a spare tire
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
    Mon, 1 Apr 2013 22:32:02 -0600
    On Apr 1, 2013, at 10:11 PM, walkingboss <walkingboss@COMMUNICOMM.COM> wrote: I would check the date code on that or any other...
  • Re: fryday ..be glad you dont rely on lifetime service from dealer ...
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Fri, 8 Oct 2010 21:49:05 -0400
    ...Mike B. > Per the article, the dealership knew it would shut down in October, but > sold the prepaid plans anyway, without any warning to...
  • Another Trip Report
    Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
    Fri, 12 Oct 2001 20:41:30 -0500
    ...When I arrived at home, however, I realized that my oil pressure warning light is not working. Better fix that quick! Go here for...
  • Not running out of gas. was:Re: Cheap emergency gas can
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Fri, 1 Mar 2002 23:11:49 -0600
    ...And while we're at it, maybe a warning that the lights have been left on when the ignition is turned off. I would...
  • Re: Warning!!! Check Your Speedometer - What a Sad, Sad Example
    Historical mailing list - Various
    Mon, 13 May 2002 00:45:52 -0300
    Yep, Metric is awfully complicated for ten digit beings... It's just Sooooo intuitive to realise that 1760 yards, 5280 feet, 63360 inches and...
  • Re: Reflective Tape NHTSA Study link
    Historical mailing list - Ian Anderson
    Wed, 1 Oct 2003 08:36:05 +1000
    ...I nearly got hit once even though the van was parked off the road at an angle with every warning light on and traffic...
  • Re: "carat" FS on ebay PROFANITY WARNING
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 25 Mar 2006 17:56:47 EST
    In a message dated 3/25/06 5:46:07 PM Eastern Standard Time, collum@VERIZON.NET writes: > I corresponded back and forth with...
  • Re: [Syncro] eBay Syncro auction scam
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Mon, 5 Mar 2007 11:08:23 -0800
    On 3/5/07, dylan friedman <insyncro@yahoo.com> wrote: > > Just a warning. > I won this van months ago and they tried to scam...
  • Is Your Oil Pressure Buzzer Too Quiet?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:48:28 -0700
    ...I installed a Vanagon "Dynamic" oil pressure warning system PCB on my VanaJetta conversion. When tested, the buzzer triggered on properly but it was...
  • Re: Odometer fixed..and "how dumb am I? (gas guage)
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:18:48 -0500
    ...Consider the red > a warning that it's time to buy gas. As I recall the early Beetles did have an actual reserve with...
  • Re: Starter solenoid wiring question - '86 AT
    Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
    Wed, 1 Jun 2016 22:44:43 -0400
    ...If you look at the relay you will see the blue wire from the alternator warning lamp. The warning lamp circuit is also needed...
  • Re: Is it me or is it my Westy?--long
    Historical mailing list - t bill
    Sat, 14 Nov 1998 17:48:17 -0800
    ...He asked for my > license and insurance card, and then we went to his car where he wrote > out a "warning" ticket. > Then he...
  • Re: My Vanagon's blinking coolant light problem vs other peoples'---it all blends together
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sat, 13 Dec 2014 08:22:47 -0800
    ...The coolant level warning system is pretty simple. While some vans exhibit symptoms that their owners find to be mysterious most of these can...
  • Easy headlight warning buzzer
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 18 Jul 2013 09:35:56 -0700
    ...Alistair's solution (http://shufti.wordpress.com/2010/05/15/headlight-on-warning-chime-mod/) is more elegant in that his bongs only when...
  • Re: OXS sensor light question
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:04:19 -0400
    ...It does have and actual O2 sensor in exhaust. > > Another missing thing, which I mentioned before, is a seat belt > warning light/buzzer and...
  • Re: Freeze plug leaking coolant, Leaking head gasket-diesel
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
    Wed, 04 Dec 1996 17:07:55 -0500
    ...warning before the head gasket goes? > >Thanks for any info. >Brent Taylor >taylrbc@aol.com My first head gasket gave me no warning at...