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• Re: Electrical Gremlin Back
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 24 Jun 2018 19:54:59 -0400
  ...installed correctly, the only current passing through the dimmer switch (and ignition and headlight switches) will be the 200 mA or so needed by...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 19:51:13 -0700
  ...Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on? Terminal #1 of the coil does get battery voltage. The...
• Switched power for vanagon radio
  Historical mailing list - Keese, Brian W
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 16:44:53 -0500
  ...defroster switch as an on/off power source for my radio. (I wanted to be able to run the radio with the ignition off...
• Re: Progressive rough running - until ignition reset
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 27 Dec 2010 13:23:25 -0800
  ...I turned off the > wipers, the heater fans, and the head lights, shut off the ignition, and > then hit the switch again. She fired...
• Progressive rough running - until ignition reset
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 27 Dec 2010 14:46:25 -0600
  ...I turned off the wipers, the heater fans, and the head lights, shut off the ignition, and then hit the switch again. She fired...
• Re: HELP! '81 cratered on the way to work this morning... (addendum)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 09:52:50 -0600
  Sounds like a combination of your ignition switch and melt down on sone wiring. The melt down probably burned out the soldered joint inside...
• [Fwd: Re: help interpreting starter problem]
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 1 May 2005 16:18:40 -0400
  ...one can "jump" the terminals with the starter installed which will eliminate the ignition switch and its wiring. Mike C. Doug Demarest wrote: > Hello...
• Re: Dieing problem driving me nuts
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 11:21:26 -0700
  Ignition switch is a likely culprit, for both your problems. An easier way to check is to 'hot-wire' it. Run a jumper from...
• Re: Scraping steering wheel - not screws
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:19:59 -0400
  Ben, You can adjust the ignition switch housing which will in turn give you more clearance between the steering wheel horn ring and the...
• Re: 87 Westy questions
  Historical mailing list - Frank E. Terhaar-Yonkers
  Mon, 18 Sep 1995 13:44:13 -0400
  ...Too much crud collected over the years/miles. - Frank >Some fans will run with the ignition switched off. Other vehicle >manufacturers wire the fan...
• Re: Daylight Driving lights
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 8 Mar 2018 13:34:01 -0500
  ...have them ON any time I turn the > ignition switch on without using the headlight switch?.. I don't want to go > the Canadian...
• Aux. Battery Isolator Relay
  Historical mailing list - Mark Bowie
  Sun, 14 Sep 1997 13:44:25 -0400
  ...The relay I purchased has four terminals but the diagram shows one switching terminal goes to ground and one to the ignition switch. I...
• won't start
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 11 Nov 2012 18:00:34 -0600
  ...Switch on the clutch pedal, ignition switch, wire to the starter? The thing ran fine all the way home in the pouring rain, lights...
• NO HORN
  Historical mailing list - James Flanigan
  Wed, 12 Jul 2000 09:34:25 EST
  ...I took off my steering wheel to work on the ignition switch and light switch. Put everything back together and the horn does not...
• STARTER FIXES
  Historical mailing list - DSTEVENS
  Wed, 7 Oct 1998 10:00:19 -0400
  ...When needed, I would turn on the ignition switch in front, open the engine compartment, and while pushing the added starter switch, use the...
• Re: headlights OUT!
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 12 Aug 1999 19:10:12 -0400
  ...Is the ignition switch possibly part of this mess? Could I have > blown both headlight elements by some weird coinkydink?? > > In the dark, > > Scott
• Re: Continuous Duty Solenoid vs Starter Solenoid; Visual Difference?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 20 Oct 2015 16:36:01 -0700
  ...That "ignition" solenoid is rated at 80 amps, suitable for battery isolation only. By "ignition" they mean the ignition switch activates it. Stuart -----Original...
• Re: Is my ECU dead?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 11:14:02 EDT
  ...If not then you could suspect the pump, the ignition switch, the relay for the pump, or the ECU. Since you have already heard...
• Headlight and Fan Problems
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Salicos
  Sat, 17 Jul 2004 16:49:51 -0700
  ...dimmer switch. Is this a latching circuit? I don't see any latching path in my Bently. Also, this happens whether the ignition is...
• Re: '87 GL AC
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 27 Jul 2005 16:52:03 -0400
  ...Also your ignition timing may be off a bit.This switch is located in the front right of the engine comartment. It has a...
• Re: Bad ground. WAS; Hmm. Headlights don't ...
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Sun, 14 Nov 2010 23:38:42 -0800
  ...Headlights don't ... >>>> >>>>Probably the ignition switch. >>>> >>>>If I remember correctly, power for that circuit >>>>comes from the ignition switch. >>>> >>>>JB >>>> >>>> >>>>On 11/14...
• Re: stranded... '84 won't start (after exhuast work??)
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 12 Jun 2005 21:03:57 -0700
  ...If the starter cranks now, perhaps your ignition switch is flakey. On 6/12/05, Wesley Alden Pegden <wes@cs.uchicago.edu> wrote: > Hi...
• Re: Battery recharge and stereo
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:22:34 -0700
  ...in wiring a stereo to a switched source; it's the "key-in" wire from the ignition switch.&nbsp; Hook your stereo non-memory...
• Re: Drivers Side Door Lock Modification
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 13:14:54 +1200
  ...of dead battery surprises by running the headlight relay >through the ignition switch so the lights cannot be inadvertently left on. >Smart... Yes, which...
• Re: Progressive rough running - until ignition reset
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 27 Dec 2010 18:20:02 -0500
  ...I turned off the > wipers, the heater fans, and the head lights, shut off the ignition, and > then hit the switch again. She fired...
• Stereo Wiring Help
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Jones
  Fri, 5 Sep 1997 16:39:20 -0600
  ...Anyway, on the Alpine stereo I have a connection for a Battery Lead, Ground Lead and a Switched Power Lead (Ignition). Looking at the...
• Re: Alternator light mystery-High bean switch!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 25 May 2010 16:02:21 -0400
  ...The switch is drawn with everything in the off position. Basically 50 is starter, X is lights and load-reduction relay, 15 is ignition...
• Lost Keys
  Historical mailing list - marion lyle lathem
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 17:52:42 -0600
  ...I had one door key that worked and I bought a new ignition key lock, thought I was in pretty fair shape. That is...
• Re: headlight switch
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 18 Mar 2025 13:27:11 -0700
  ...The wire that goes to the switch for the > headlights, come from the "X" contact on the ignition switch. You can use > that with...
• Problems wit rear lighting need the wisdom of the ages
  Historical mailing list - Edward Barger
  Thu, 4 Jun 2020 10:20:16 -0700
  ...ignition key on Head light switch off : right turn signal activated Front amber signal works normal Rear right turn signal works But both the...
• Re: No turn over
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sat, 16 Mar 2019 00:10:20 -0700
  ...current at the starter and at the > ignition switch. If you bridge the starter (bypass ignition) does it > crank? > Check you grounds. > > >> On 15...
• Re: headlights (all) - poof!
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 3 Apr 2011 22:28:44 -0700
  ...the high > > beams. > > > > The green resistor lump behind the left headlight appears to be intact. > > > > H > > > switch? Ignition switch maybe.. Rob becida@comcast.net
• Re: 1991 Vanagon Electrical Problem
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 16 Dec 2002 13:41:11 -0500
  ...see to get This is diagnostic of bad X contact in ignition switch. (Or wires leading to and from, of course). david -- David Beierl...
• Re: Headlight oddity
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Mar 1996 21:49:02 -0500
  ...Problem was in ignition switch. The contacts have limited current capacity (and there is no relay) and prolonged running on high beam caused plastic...
• How do we remove ignition key assembly..?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 21 Nov 2006 05:36:50 -0800
  ...My Ignition switch replacement experience > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > It was a pleasant job. It took about 45 minutes (not counting a trip...
• Re: Starter related question.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 18 Jul 2016 15:42:32 -0400
  ...The fog lights are already on their own switch (though I want to replace them with LED lamps and key them off the ignition...
• Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 11:52:09 -0700
  ...replaced the ignition switch. Still same problem. >> >> >> 2. made a jumper for the ignition switch plug with 4 male terminals. >> One terminal to the...
• Re: It's hard to make your Vanagon better when they're making the parts crappier
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 1 Jul 2013 17:32:18 -0600
  ...I had to replace the >> week-old switch with an old one I had removed from another Vanagon! >> >> Between the heater valves and ignition...
• New Ig Switch, Still no Fuel Pump
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle / Architecture
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 20:14:55 -0500
  ...I have replaced the electric half of the ignition switch. I still have intermittant fuel pump function. I suppose the ECU could be bad...
• Re: Temporary but total power loss
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 27 May 2014 16:46:21 -0300
  ...I was sitting there >> thinking "ignition switch" (which is only about three years old) when I >> noticed that the clock was dead as well...
• Re: Starter woes...
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 24 Apr 2017 20:50:47 -0600
  ...help We Need More & Accurate Details ~ "I do have a spare ignition switch in the glove box of the van if that might be...
• Re: 79 Bus with 81 engine - Hot Start issue
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:47:30 -0700
  ...New ignition switch cured the problem, added a hot start relay after the dash wires melted - I suggest the same. http://www.thesamba.com...
• Red and black wire
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Sun, 2 Jan 2011 17:37:50 -0800
  ...Does it come from the starter? Or from the ignition switch? Thanks. Mark
• Re: unusual problem
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 4 Dec 2000 19:31:42 +1200
  I suggest trying the ignition switch first, as it is by far the easiest. All you need do, when the starter is spinning and...
• Re: starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 19 Oct 2018 22:43:57 -0700
  ...If not, he says starter, if yes, he > > says ignition switch. He states that the steering column ignition switch > > looks fine (not discolored as...
• Starter Problems
  Historical mailing list - Wrenold Williams
  Sun, 2 Oct 2016 11:19:44 -0400
  1984 Vanagon Westfalia 1.9 liter motor Manual transmission New Ignition Switch Battery 12.81 volts sitting Bosch Reconditioned Startrer New Starter Bushing Cleaned...
• Re: HELP HELP HELP Big Headlight Trouble
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 22:16:09 -0500
  Sounds like the 50 terminal on the ignition switch gone bad. david At 09:31 PM 2/10/2003, Richard & Mary Ellen Tierney wrote...
• Re: Trouble coming my way? Starter delay
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 08:56:46 -0800
  > I feel that the circuit should have used a relay in the first place as > the ignition switch should not have to handle that...
• Re: Battery recharge and stereo
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:31:40 -0800
  ...in wiring a stereo to > a switched source; it's the "key-in" wire from the ignition > switch. Ah, but on my '85, that...
• Re: Van Not Starting - 88 Automatic with New Starter and Alternerator
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 11:08:01 -0400
  I think Neil and Stephen did cover it all, the ignition switch is about 15 to 20$, the best invested money you can do...
• Re: Beep On Ignition
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Tue, 21 Nov 2017 20:57:54 +0000
  ...key and see if I can recreate. > Already have a replacement ignition switch so will look forward to another > task on the list. > Thanks...
• Re: Need ideas - diagnosing troubles.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 16 Jan 2002 14:08:43 -0500
  At 01:47 PM 1/16/2002, Blake Thornton wrote: >Any other suggestions? AFM? Ignition module? No throttle response to me sounds like AFM...
• Throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 12 Jul 2015 19:10:03 -0500
  ...followed up the switch adjustment with a tune up of new rotor finger, rotor cap, new spark plugs and ignition wires. Road tested up...
• Power Window Failure Diagnosis
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Sun, 18 May 2003 10:23:18 -0700
  ...to the switches, then the lights will be on when the ignition is on, and they are. However, when either switch is activated the...
• Re: Lights out last night.
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Mon, 6 Nov 2006 10:02:00 -0800
  ...1) Ignition switch 2) "X" load reduction relay 3) Probably not the headlight switch My vote would be #1, since it just happened to...
• Re: Cigarette lighter wiring
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:34:54 -0800
  ...Two other thoughts: - use ignition switch 15 to control a relay carrying B+ from a spare B+ connection in fuse panel? - if door buzzer...
• Re: Wiring in a new Stereo Unit
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 20:29:35 -0600
  ...It should also have an "Ignition" >> >> lead, which goes to a source which is switched (usually the key, but >> >> maybe a separate switch). As...
• Wiring problems with tail lights etc
  Historical mailing list - Edward Barger
  Tue, 9 Jun 2020 11:32:37 -0700
  ...ignition key on Head light switch off : right turn signal activated Front amber signal works normal Rear right turn signal works But both the...
• Re: NVC- 71 Bus wiring
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:58:17 -0500
  ...I lost the last ignition key I had for my 1971 VW van... I had already bypassed the starter part of the switch years...
• Re: Electric window inop (syncro westy)
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone L. Greene
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 22:55:32 +0000
  Scott and Listees, Beleve-it-or-not, look at the ignition switch as a possable source of the cause of your ire. Been there...