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• DragonFly Rental Vans Orientation Video to the Vanagon Weekender
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:43:23 -0700
  ...It is very interesting to see what he stocks the camper with in the way of flashlights, grill stoves, kitchen stuff, etc. If you...
• Re: flashing LED
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Sat, 12 Sep 2009 16:34:43 -0600
  Don't you just hate it when you say the "only way to really bleed the WBX" when you should have said "one way...
• Re: Yikes! What went wrong??
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 16:32:59 -0700
  Katy, As others have said, you are not responsible for them ignoring the flashing light and destroying the engine. Let that be a lesson...
• coolent leak?
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Mon, 9 Oct 2000 12:35:26 -0400
  ...I've had no problems with light flashing or it running. Seems to only leak after I turn it off after driving. Anybody know...
• odometer and trip-odometer stopped
  Historical mailing list - Dave Martin
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 09:18:56 -0700
  Hi list, I wanted to thank everyone for the help on the flashing coolant light. I got that one solved. This weekend the trip...
• Re: BLINKER QUESTION 87 WESTY
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Dec 2001 15:51:37 EST
  ...the 4 way flashers work > fine. any clues as to what may be wrong?? > > youre out of blinker fluid... :<) might also help if you...
• Flash bomb
  Historical mailing list - Abram Catalano
  Sun, 19 May 2002 22:04:42 -0700
  I highly suggest and recommend the McAfee online virusscan. It updates daily which is a necessary feature for dealing with virii and worms that...
• Electronic Hobbyist
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 21:16:48 -0600
  ...Things like Headlight Flasher, Signal Tracer, Car Voltage Gage, 22 Watt Amplifier, Auto Burglar Alarm, 12V to 120V Inverter, Auto Speed Indicator just to...
• Re: Van runs hot in traffic jams
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 16:10:25 -0500
  ...show a very high temperature, but this is not serious as long as the warning light does not flash. George/ATL '89 WesTiico, Wernher
• Type 2s battery in engine compartment
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 8 Nov 2006 16:39:47 -0700
  ...I used to use a mirror and flashlight to SEE the water level. ADDING water was another thing.... This in a '61, '67 and...
• Won't Sell 91Gl
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 15:25:50 -0800
  ...Hope my neighbors don't mind a retro flashback while in process. :-) Thnaks again, Michael in San ANtonio '91GL 'Gringo' Thanks, Michael Sullivan
• Re: Dang driver lowbeam and front driver turnsignal
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 6 Jan 2017 16:42:57 -0800
  ...The 4 way flasher is not an independent circuit. The flasher will not flash unless it sees enough current being drawn for two bulbs...
• Gear ratios? was: How to know RPM without a tach
  Historical mailing list - Steve Selin
  Sat, 22 Mar 2003 18:20:52 -0500
  ...You'll need the flash player (5 or greater) to > use it. > > > Steve > > --- > Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus...
• Re: Dark Grey interior panels needed (rare black and greyinterior??)
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Tue, 2 Dec 2003 18:27:54 -0500
  ...i have only seen > one of these pre-87 grey interiors ever - and it was in a flash silver 85 GL, > and had the...
• Re: flashing coolant light purpose (Friday non-sequitur and long)
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 23 Sep 2011 08:59:08 -0700
  ...Imagine my shock driving it the first time a huge orange triangle with a proportionately large exclamation point flashed in the center of the...
• Re: propex heater problems
  Historical mailing list - Varotto Hugo
  Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:09:23 -0800
  ...There should be a series of flashes, count them and report back. I had two different problems (at different times) with my Propex: - the...
• Re: question before I remove the fridge
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Thu, 19 May 2005 09:55:24 -0400
  ...I believe the issue was material in the combustion chamber and perhaps on the ignitor since I didn't get the flashing bulb. I...
• Re: GW EFM and available updates
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 20 Oct 2022 21:06:18 -0700
  ...friends, > > A few days ago a friend and I completed a Flash update on the GW ECU for > the engine Management. > > My 85 has...
• overheating on the fourth
  Historical mailing list - John Silverman
  Wed, 4 Jul 2001 17:38:58 -0600
  ...We got into the mountains, and maneuvering around to find a level spot to camp, I noticed the temp light flashing, and so was...
• Re: Digital Cameras
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 22:55:23 -0400
  ...Satisfactory Flash/Night shots. Decent view screen. Easy to use/Flexible. Compact/Doesn't look dorky. 8 meg internal memory. 64 meg Flash card...
• Brake light problem
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 5 May 2024 14:52:39 -0500
  ...next obvious failure point I should be looking at? It isn't the bulbs BTW because they work with the emergency flasher switch. ?? Jim
• Re: F/Re: preventing theft
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 24 Jun 1997 01:37:02 -0400 (EDT)
  In a message dated 97-06-23 20:46:40 EDT, condor2@flash.net (Mark B. Magee) writes: << > << considering installing right-hand drive from...
• Re: Colors, Exterior
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 16 Apr 1998 20:01:47 CDT
  ...Exterior Colors Vanagon Pastel White Savannah Beige Metallic Beige Flash Silver Metallic Capri Blue Dove Blue Metallic Marine Blue Bronze Beige Metallic Camper Colors...
• Dash Cluster Upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 09:22:32 -0400
  ...Everything hooked up perfectly and everything worked, but a few seconds after I started the engine, the oil light started flashing and a buzzer...
• Re: Looking for a fog light switch kit - Any vendors have one?
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Tue, 24 Nov 1998 23:00:58 -0600
  ...Alternately, you could use an emergency flasher switch, which will fit in the space perfectly. To be on the safe side, wire in a...
• I wish to share this (NVC- Friday)
  Historical mailing list - The corruptor
  Sat, 8 May 2004 01:11:00 -0400
  ...Av( Aperture Value ) 3.5 Exposure Compensation 0 ISO Speed 50 Image Size 1280x960 Flash Off File Size 311KB Owner's Name The Corruptor
• Re: Left Turn Signal Blinks Fast
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Wed, 23 Mar 2005 20:49:02 -0800
  ...At least it flashes. John Bange '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger"
• Re: Motorola MtoROKR/VW Bus Commercial
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 25 Sep 2005 21:15:39 -0600
  ...Hard (dark) to see on my > computer but Madonna is easy to identify. > Click on the "view commercial" link. > Macromedia Flash 7. > > Bob > >
• Re: Another horror picture... the worse one...
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 31 May 2006 12:27:19 -0700
  ...All the oil is on the OUTSIDE of the case. > > Oil sender UNPLUGGED? Well, it made it stop flashing, right? > > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon...
• Re: Lights out!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:43:42 -0700
  ...On 10/18/2012 11:20 AM, James Felder wrote: > John, do the lights work when you hold the stalk back in "flash mode...
• Oil light problem... can you help?
  Historical mailing list - K. Taylor
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 16:59:49 -0700
  ...A day later, I don't get any flickering of the oil light, but the oil light flashes on and off when the van...
• Re: The flattery of flashing blue lights
  Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
  Sat, 10 Nov 2007 15:11:23 -0500
  ...The flattery of flashing blue lights My wife's uncle who owned a 71 Westy got stopped for speeding. He told the officer that...
• Re: Now what have I done.... Flashing oil light??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 7 Mar 2010 00:59:33 -0500
  ...Turn the key to ON, and the light flashes. Start the engine, and it still flashes; it doesn't go away with more RPMs...
• Re: question on temperature gauge wiring
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 18 Jan 2013 23:59:14 -0500
  ...The temperature overheat/low coolant >level led does flash normally when the engine is started but I would >imagine that this might work properly...
• Re: flashing light on temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 7 Apr 2003 18:26:43 -0600
  ...happening recently, intermittent at first, >now after it warms up it flashes fairly constantly. I'm sure a manual would >tell me, but I...
• Double-Cab Pickup
  Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
  Sun, 14 May 1995 12:46:05 -0500 (CDT)
  ...seat. Both say those will go into production late this year... Flashback to Volkswagen circa 1957... deja vu! And Chrysler still claims to have...
• Fridge problems...
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Wed, 20 Sep 1995 08:00:49 -0700
  ...It would seem to start briefly, but then the 'pilot light' would start to flash again. There is propane in the tank... the stove...
• Re: Repainting door handle
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sat, 1 Apr 2000 02:00:51 EST
  ...One place I used it was on some roof flashing fabricated from mill finished aluminum sheet and painted with Krylon aerosol paint. No primer...
• US economy is like a car?/F
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 08:05:03 -0800
  ...Alistair "A warning light is flashing on the dashboard of our economy. We need tax relief now. In fact, we need tax relief yesterday...
• WANTED Temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 03:07:47 +0000
  ...I already installed a VDO gauge, but I'm getting tired of the stock gauge reading high and flashing. Anyone have one to sell...
• Re: 87 Vanagon Coolant Light?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Williams
  Mon, 14 Apr 2003 16:30:58 -0700
  ...87 Vanagon Coolant Light? > Hello, My light for low coolant will not stop flashing... I filled up the tank (not the one behind the...
• 87 Syncro Westy, Seattle, $6000 OBO.
  Historical mailing list - Road Trip
  Mon, 16 Jun 2003 12:10:18 -0700
  For those of you on a budget- Short version- Seattle area- 87 Syncro Westy, Flash Silver, gray interior,@ 207k miles. dented, no seam rust...
• turn signals suddenly out
  Historical mailing list - Andy Stalick
  Thu, 5 May 2005 11:01:51 -0500
  ...My first guess is the flasher relay. I know I can get this from list vendors, but it sure would be easy to go...
• Re: rear brakes ?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 16:54:05 +0000
  ...the windows would start going up and down, the lights would flash and you couldn't get inside to the hatch area to disable...
• Re: 1990 VW Vanagon - $5500 (redwood city)
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 28 May 2008 15:11:33 -0700
  ...My old 1990 Syncro Country Homes Conversion was exactly the same model except flash silver in color. Had all rubber mats instead of carpets...
• Re: Cooling woes and the aborted trip to TBTT (somewhat longish...)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 16 Jul 2000 06:36:04 EDT
  ...The temp sensor flashing light indicates coolant level. When it is flashing the coolant level in the main tank is too low. If the...
• Re: Coolant resistance thru coolant level probe
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 22:11:02 -0500
  ...I guess I should go into that > or learn to ignore the flashing or replace level sensor part with a different > circuit. > > > > > Perhaps the...
• Re: Where to start when signal lights don't work?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 27 Oct 2022 19:35:04 -0400
  ...Disengage Emergency Flasher switch. On workbench, spray electrical Contact Cleaner into switch internals. Actuate switch 20 times. Spray another shot inside switch. Actuate another...
• Re: one last effort to get the temp control gauge under control
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:06:05 -0500
  ...If the light stops flashing you might have a bad sensor (if the rest of the wiring is good). NOTE: This is for 85...
• Re: SA grills available again
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 19 Dec 2006 23:48:08 -0500
  ...Driving lights are MAINs, and hence the equivalent of HIGH BEAMS, and the other drivers are DAMN RIGHT to flash you if you drive...
• temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - Dean S
  Fri, 13 Dec 2013 10:22:15 -0500
  Hello all;ok I have the wacko flashing temp gauge syndrome which magically showed up after a coolant flush...and replacement the coolant used...
• 1988 GL - Headlights out - need wiring diagrams
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 28 Dec 2012 10:16:18 -0600
  ...So now two switches - neither work, AND now neither give the characteristic high beam flash when the dimmer stalk is activated. Since I moved...
• Re: '87 Westy, electrical stuff, hazard lights
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:33:01 -0700
  ...try cycling the 4 way flasher switch several times, or try another one, for something easy to try. inspect the bulbs, just in case...
• Re: [f] Re- Spare on nose
  Historical mailing list - Jim Kirk
  Thu, 9 Nov 1995 12:46:32 -0500 (EST)
  ...base life forms here on Terra, and > > he is probably haveing flashbacks to previous voyages. (Voyages not Voyeurs!!! > > :-) ) > > Better living through chemistry has always...
• Re: Flashing Low Coolant Light (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Czerniak
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 18:33:29 -0500
  Tom , I had the same problem with a phantom problem that kept the low coolant light coming on. It seems that the pins that...
• Re: binker flashing like a strobe light.
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Tue, 23 Mar 1999 20:54:01 -0700
  Well, I decided to fix mine also. It just needed cleaning. A simple ohm test will tell you if it is the bulb or...
• Re: Where to buy 0.25 bar oil pressure sender?
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 19:21:01 -0700
  ...I've read somewhere that it should be flashing instead. Is this true (85 westy?)
• Re: Night vision / sunglasses
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 16 Sep 2003 10:18:29 +1200
  ...to go off >your brights no matter how the oncomming guy >flashes ( if he�s not equipped with blue/red >lights on the roof...
• Re: turn signals suddenly out
  Historical mailing list - Andy Stalick
  Thu, 12 May 2005 10:16:47 -0500
  ...I replaced the flasher relay with one from the FLAPS. It now blinks the outside lights, but at about 2x the speed. The indicator...
• Re: flashing coolant light purpose
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:19:28 -0500
  ...Hence, those flashing > > warning lights, those blinking "Check Engine" notifications on your > > digital > > dashboard...There is a reason those are fondly called "Idiot > > Lights...