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• Re: Sliding door handles mystery
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 18:23:35 -0700
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR
• Pix of our solar rig
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 22 Jul 2007 19:18:29 -0700
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR
• Re: Power output of actual vans? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 12:43:19 -0700
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR
• Re: Dex-Cool . . . I hesitate to ask this
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 26 Oct 2007 10:22:00 -0700
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR On 10/26/2007 9:34 AM Geza Polony...
• Online Vanagon Mileage Survey
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 2 Nov 2007 13:12:36 -0700
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR
• Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 24 Nov 2007 15:29:26 -0800
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR
• Re: Engine electrical power requirements?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 22 Aug 2009 11:08:01 -0700
  ...Engine electrical power requirements? > Hi mark, > > You're sure right about that. And I'd do it, too, except for two reasons: > > I have...
• Re: Electrical/starter problem??
  Historical mailing list - Bill Webster
  Wed, 19 Aug 1998 14:14:15 EDT
  ...Seems like its more of an electrical problem than a starter problem but I am baffled. Has anyone experienced anything similar? Any ideas? As...
• Re: Location of Electrical Connector T7
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Mon, 11 Feb 2002 18:09:51 -0500
  ...Location of Electrical Connector T7 > > > I'm planning to wire in a wiring adapter for trailer lights > and was going > to wire it directly...
• Re: Engine electrical power requirements?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 22 Aug 2009 10:02:06 -0700
  ...Engine electrical power requirements? > > Right - I thought the fuel pump would obviously be the primary user...I > guess the heater cuts out at some...
• Re: Source & part number for Canadian electrical hook ups
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 12:46:47 -0700
  ...Source & part number for Canadian electrical > hook ups >> To: 80 Westy Pokey <pokey@VANAGON.ORG>, > vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> >> At 01:32 PM 9...
• Re: Breaking exhaust port bolt loose, 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 11:27:49 -0700
  ...the Wonderbus 84 Westphalia: "Mellow Yellow (The Electrical Banana)" KG6RCR vw4x4@fyi.net wrote: > A GOOD box wrench will fit. Junk tools break easy...
• Re: Summer's coming and my van is getting hotter than ever!!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 13:31:32 -0600
  The electrical problems ive seen in the vanagon have been with troublesome grounds, brittle plastic connectors breaking, etc. I have seen several vanagons with...
• Re: Aux battery kit from Bus Depot (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Alan J. Flint
  Thu, 4 Nov 1999 05:31:23 -0800
  ...Are you saying that only those electrical items specifically wired or rewired to the new aux battery can be run off of it while...
• Need Help with Electrical / Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Sat, 21 May 2005 00:48:58 +0200
  ...I have an intermittent electrical problem with an '85 Vanagon, which prevents the engine from starting. Normally, when I turn the key to the...
• Re: Digifant overview/troubleshooting / stabilant 22
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 07:35:12 -0600
  Dielectric grease is an insulator and you would not think it would be good for electrical connections. But it is because the greases is...
• Re: All you want to know...(no VW content)
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Tue, 6 Oct 1998 19:01:19 -0700
  >All electrical items in your vehicle require two forms or "directions" of >electricity: Positive, (supplying electrons), and Negative, (sucking in >electrons). You can think...
• Heater for Winter Camping
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 10:36:00 -0500
  ...If we don't have an electrical hook-up, we have a small Catholic (Catalytic) Propane heater which is more than plenty for a...
• Re: Vibration induced electrical failure
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 14:42:46 -0500
  ...Vibration induced electrical failure > At 01:56 PM 6/14/2001, Scott De Santi wrote: > >Oh great and wise list....HELP! > > Beg some more...
• Re: Electrical upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 20:57:09 -0500
  ...2002 8:53 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Electrical upgrades There is a huge (@ #0 or #00) from the starter to...
• Re: Latex paint removal
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 2 Jul 2007 19:13:14 -0700
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR Jake de Villiers typed: > The yellow can I'm...
• Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 08:54:03 -0800
  ...Of course given your electrical background, you would > likely have a better suggestion for that! (of course one could always > RTM --- ;^) Yer right -- I...
• Spark plug failure
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Sun, 10 Apr 2016 23:36:00 -0700
  ...The threaded end, the electrical connection, of one of my NGK three electrode plugs broke off. It seems to have been the reason my...
• Third brake light
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Seurynck
  Sun, 15 Mar 2015 18:20:56 -0600
  ...No electrical issues prior. Any thoughts would be appreciated! Thanks! Patrick -- Sent from Gmail Mobile
• Re: Circuit For Light Over The Drivers Door
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:17:40 -0800
  ...at 3:37 PM, Loren Busch wrote: > Okay all you Vanagon electrical wizards out there, what circuit/fuse is the > light over the drivers...
• Re: Unorthodox Inst. Cluster Electrical Question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:51:47 -0400
  At 06:28 PM 10/20/2009, neil n wrote: >I'd like to keep the analogue clock. This would prohibit installing a >WBX...
• Re: Underpowered VWs?
  Historical mailing list - James H. McCarthy
  Wed, 7 Oct 1998 09:15:45 -0400
  MIT has just made a news release about the future 42 volt electrical system for future cars. The web site is <http://web.mit...
• Re: [Syncro] Test equipment
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 09:14:41 -0700
  > I would like to poll the list for which test meter is suitable for > troubleshooting the electrical/electronic systems. I see the following > gradations...
• Re: Parting out a Fridge????
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sat, 6 Nov 1999 17:45:00 -0800
  ...Thanks, Joel 89 Westy Syncro ...... --- Malcolm Stebbins <Malcolm.Stebbins@MSVU.CA> wrote: > Anyone parting out a Fridge, I need the AC-DC-Prop > electrical...
• Re: Ignition electrical question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 08:56:25 -0500
  Er...what pin on the panel connector? d At 06:29 10/28/2000, puzerewski wrote: >rigged a wire from #15 on the ignition...
• Re: '84 GL NOT in the woods
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 15:40:11 -0500
  >Is the VDO sending unit from the tranny electrical? (This could >explain the commonality of the speed & odometers not working.) Sorry, the speedometer is...
• RE City water inlet for Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schiebel
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 09:22:15 EST
  ...Prices were 8.00 for locking H20, 12.00 for city H20 and I think 8.00 for the electrical. Jeff s
• short circuit
  Historical mailing list - John Altounji
  Wed, 20 Jun 2001 22:40:02 -0700
  > The electrical board (located in the left trunk wall) for the air > conditioning system melted down because of a short without melting the > protective...
• Re: I fried something (front heater blower)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Mon, 3 Dec 2001 03:04:25 -0600
  On different vehicles, I've had electrical things operate erratically or when they're not supposed to. In those cases it was because one...
• More Instrument cluster electrical gemlins
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 11:04:05 -0800
  It's the season... My fuel gauge, temp gauge, little flashy red light all don't work on my 84 Waterboxer. And the clock...
• Re: factory auxiliary heater.
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 13:08:33 -0500
  ...Does anyone has diagrams (electrical and mechanical) for this auxiliary that could be scanned and emailed to >me? Welcome Michel http://www.type2.com...
• Re: Stuck Defrost Fan
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 12:55:55 EDT
  In a message dated 8/22/03 10:01:14 AM, abe_upekkha@YAHOO.COM writes: << --seemed like a loose electrical problem to me...
• New product-Power supply controller
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Fri, 26 Mar 2004 23:49:13 -0700
  ...to a 40 amp power supply and isolate it from your electrical system. Price is $60, but the consolation is that you can use...
• New product-Power supply controller
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sun, 28 Mar 2004 13:10:59 -0700
  ...to a 40 amp power supply and isolate it from your electrical system. Price is $60, but the consolation is that you can use...
• Re: power door locks
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Thu, 16 Sep 2004 09:10:52 -0700
  ...Is there way to check servo electricaly? Does it have some sensor sending signal it is at each end of travel(like microswitch)? Or...
• Re: How do we remove key assembly..?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 23:36:37 EDT
  ...that the electrical system-lights section. Basically you have to drill a release hole and poke the retaining spring out of the way. If...
• Re: Reached 100k on the 84 Westy-What now?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Thu, 17 Aug 2006 16:58:49 -0700
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR
• Re: Attn: Electrical Gurus! (I searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 2 Apr 2007 15:05:18 -0400
  Another thing about the front blower ... Does everyone remember to turn the blower motor off when on the highway? The air entering the fresh...
• Re: Gmail Delays?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 20 Apr 2007 19:23:42 -0700
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR Loren Busch typed: > Still going on, nothing from vanagon...
• Re: Aux Air Valve Officially Obsolete
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Fri, 8 Sep 2006 10:51:41 -0700
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR
• Westy type/serial plate
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 3 Jun 2007 09:14:29 -0700
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR
• Re: Bonehead TDI question
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:41:18 -0700
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") > 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano > KG6RCR >
• Re: BZ shelf
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:17:33 -0800
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR
• Re: Bentley wiring diagram. Questions on how to read.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 24 Feb 2008 11:58:30 -0800
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR
• Re: fuel pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sun, 21 Jan 2001 07:08:37 -0600
  ...My favorite setup is use an electrical jcwhitney gauge with 2 senders. One attached where the 0.3 bar oil sender normally lives and...
• Re: Can I Set 13.6 volts at the Alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 14 Jul 2021 15:13:56 -0400
  Another useful post for me to save in my electrical folder. Eric > On Jul 14, 2021, at 3:01 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@GMAIL...
• Re: 100 amp alternator for Vanagon from Jetta?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Mon, 29 Jan 2001 05:45:11 EST
  ...5 are their any ch-ch-ch-changes needed in the electrical system? Or can a system built for a lower amperage unit handle...
• troubleshooting no a/c
  Historical mailing list - jax harvell
  Sun, 7 Jul 2002 15:00:41 -0400
  ...It seems as though the problem may be in the electrical/switch/wiring side, as turning the knobs has no effect at all ( ie...
• Fw: Fw: Solar panel mount
  Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
  Sat, 1 May 2010 21:10:45 +0100
  ...Solar panel mount When you measure the output of a solar panel you will find that their electrical production capacity is quite dependent on...
• Re: intermittent electrical problem in dashboard and wiper fluid problem
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:45:56 -0600
  ...Unless you've got some funky electrical short, the fact that the blowers seem to go out at the same time is coincidence, and...
• Re: Alternators
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 8 Apr 2020 08:33:46 -0700
  ...I’m not sure of any owner added electrical load - with the important exception of a LiPO aux battery system - that would make me...
• Re: Electrical gremlins...
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 18:10:12 -0500
  ...Start the car and turn on all electrical consumers. The voltage you read is lost i.e. not getting to where it's needed...
• Re: Coolant pipes replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 29 Jun 2006 17:21:14 -0700
  ...wrote: > > This problem can be avoided if the copper makes no electrical connection > with the aluminum thru the body etc. Whether that is practical...
• Electrical Glitch causiing a dead Aux battery...more..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 14:28:19 -0800
  ...When you don't know squat about electrical stuff, it's hard to know if you should be getting a reading, if you have...
• List of Resources for The Newbie?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:32:36 -0700
  ...He's also gonna be looking for someone in or near Bend, Ore., to do electrical work. Anyone got a recco? -- Mike "Rocket J...