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• Re: Interior Lights not working
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 11 Dec 2001 14:16:19 -0800
  ...Interior Lights not working > > When I bought my 1998 Vanagon GL the light switches did not work at all. > http://members.home.net/holisticdream...
• Re: Part Friday -- Headlight Switch Hazard
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Fri, 28 Apr 2017 13:44:11 -0700
  ...And those switches changed over later than some stuff, so my 87 does have the earlier switch with fewer pins. As for the legs...
• Re: Headlight dim switch part of turn signal switch?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:33:30 -0400
  ...The main reason these switches fail is oxidation of the contacts, leading to overheating and melting of the plastic. VW puts the whole current...
• "Brake Warning Light" grounding question. (searched)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 7 Aug 2008 13:58:27 -0700
  ...It appears to work with the brake light switches on the master cylinder to warn of a failure of a brake hydrualic circuit. This...
• Re: Good Cheap Tires! Load C $49.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 07:35:22 EDT
  ...B/F creates a tire casing and tread design, (like the Potenza), and switches out some sidewall name-plates in the mold to create...
• Re: switched power to radio
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Sat, 20 Jan 2001 23:53:38 -0800
  ...to the > ign? > > Larry > Chicago There are 'make before you break' switches and there are those that break the connection 1st before connection to...
• Re: Battery switches
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 12 Jul 2002 10:25:16 -0400
  At 10:17 AM 7/12/2002, The Bus Depot wrote: >The original VW/Westfalia design uses a relay instead of an isolator. When...
• Spiffy '88 Westy FS in South Carolina
  Historical mailing list - SD Kraning
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 10:24:18 -0500
  ...AM/FM/CD Cruise Ctrl (after mkt by PO, but works!) Wired and Switches for Front driving lights as well as Rear parking light...
• A/C question
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 11:00:43 -0400
  ...I have replaced the thermostadt, the front switches, the high pressure switch, all the relays in the relay bank back in the rear left...
• Re: The love affair maybe be ending.....
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:19:05 -0800
  ...Bright > Louisville, KY � Aaron, Have you checked the throttle switches? There are two switches on the throttle body, one for decelleration and the other...
• Re: Install a 5 speed syncro tranny in my 2WD Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:45:08 -0800
  ...And yes, those switches on a Syncro are vacuum switches, with corresponding lines going the length of the vehicle with a vacuum reservoir, check...
• Re: Van runs hot in traffic jams
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 06:41:21 -0800
  ...In the radiators of all water-cooled Vanagons are 2 temp switches to turn on the radiator fan when the coolant leaving the radiator...
• Re: No brake lights
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 3 Dec 2010 22:01:01 -0700
  In lieu of a better answer, the switches are on the side of the master cylinder in the speedo housing. There are two, simply...
• Re: Horn "toots" when I insert key to start van!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 00:18:22 -0500
  ...Most cars have the horn always live, but the VW switches with the key, so you don't notice until you turn the key...
• Re: Still won't start when warm
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 16:28:41 EST
  ...You may want to look into your throttle valve switch or switches depending on the year of your van. If the adjustment is not...
• Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 11:26:48 -0800
  ...I found that just cutting the switches out of the current path by jumping a wire from terminal 30 to the M2 slotted changed...
• Re: where to get a full throttle switch?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 19:08:35 -0700
  ...Sorry for the > confusion, when I was getting my throttle linkage off an 84 I saw those two > big switches and saw them in...
• Re: power windows to crank?
  Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 22:31:11 EDT
  ...The holes for the switches unfortunately are located in a different spot than the crank so it does leave an ugly hole. I plan...
• Re: WTB: Passenger power window switch
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 11:04:10 -0700
  ...m --- Paul Guzyk <paullist@GUZYK.COM> wrote: > The power window switches are all the same, driver vs. passenger side etc. > Is the electrical part...
• Re: Throttle body issues
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:22:42 -0800
  I have a bucket full of waterboxer throttle bodies, and switches. it's one of the things I do .........sell carefully checked out, good...
• Anyone to hand hold some electrical questions, cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Thu, 7 Jul 2016 22:42:06 -0400
  ...The brake light switches appear to work correctly. One of the wires to the relay is the wrong color but appears to go to...
• Re: ELECTRICAL: need help diagnosing non-working brake/backup lights
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 12 Oct 2014 15:16:58 -0500
  ...two new switches. No warning, nothing. But two new > switches and now it works. > > Jim > > > On Sat, Oct 11, 2014 at 11:16 AM...
• Re: Off topic Friday question on switches...
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 16 May 2014 09:13:44 -0700
  ...The only caveat is that power tool switches are "safeguarded" in their installation to protect against accidentally being switched on, and are also mounted...
• throttle position sensor was-bucking in parking lots
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:01:14 -0500
  ...I believe early '84 have two switches (like mine) and later '84 have only one switch. Mine did the exact same thing you described...
• Re: 89 Vanagon westy with AC my front blower fan runs only on high speed
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 8 Oct 2016 19:27:12 +0000
  If anyone needs any of the AC switches or knobs, let me know. I have a collection of them but no use for them...
• Re: [Nearly Off-Topic] Seeking Battery Switch
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:30:27 -0400
  ...Normal marine battery switches all provide make-before-break connections because disconnecting the battery from a running alternator will spike the boat electrical system...
• Re: No start, no spark
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:48:20 -0400
  ...Voltage is psi, amperage is gallons per minute, switches are valves, resistors are constricted sections of pipe, loads are turbines or whatever. Opens are...
• Vibrations: the usual suspects
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 20:57:45 -0700
  ...at about 70 kph, then at about 80 kph the vibration switches to the front.( felt in steering wheel.) Tomorrow I will check the...
• Re: Introductions and electrical questions
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 08:38:53 -0800
  ...to the throttle come >unsnapped > Another thing to check are the switches at the top of the clutch and brake pedal. If these are...
• Re: headlight question"david are you there?"
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 10:43:58 -0700
  ...right about this one david? > > We wish...no, the Vanagon headlight switches burn up > regularly because they > were too cheap to use a relay...
• Got worse, now doesn't run..
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 23:03:59 -0700
  ...Could this be a fuel pump or regulator? Could it be sensors or switches? Ever had this before?, where do I "start"? (no pun...
• WTB Behr AC switch and switchplate
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 25 Jul 2005 14:10:18 -0500
  ...Another observation is that the two switches (off and three speed positions = 4 postions) seem to be the same in that the plugs that...
• Behr or DPD glove box AC parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Wed, 1 Oct 2008 10:38:30 -0400
  ...Everything is in good shape, I didn't check the switches. http://flickr.com/photos/adventurewagen/sets/72157607638128433/ Thanks and if you have any...
• Re: Automatic window problem in '89 Vanagon . . .
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 2 Aug 2004 16:13:47 -0400
  ...Disconnected switches (in EITHER door). The switches must be connected on BOTH doors for you to use the passenger side power window. And finally...
• central door lock problems/archive problems-continued (sort of long)
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sat, 10 Feb 2007 11:59:47 EST
  ...All other door lock actuators are working well after cleaning the sliding door contact switches with light sanding and an eraser (trick that I...
• Re: new switch
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 31 May 2012 16:34:27 -0400
  ...All switches are shown in their off or mechanically neutral position. Yrs, d
• Re: Rear Wiper Relay: Use 171 955 529? Pre '90 Headlight SW Change; Handle more Amps? (1988 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 27 May 2012 07:11:11 -0700
  ...Since it appears that a '90 Vanagon could have either the B or M suffix switches originally (and corresponding wiring) but either will appear...
• Re: Reed Switch/water level sensor
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:05:00 -0800
  ...Reed Switch/water level sensor > At 01:34 PM 3/18/2011, Troy wrote... >>it's usually the reed switches in these that break...
• Re: Heater removal
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Mon, 20 Feb 1995 18:51:28 -0800 (PST)
  ...Several of the switches in this van have had > that happen to them.... I'm conjecturing that it was getting harder to > turn the...
• Re: lighting questions
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Mon, 23 Dec 1996 21:11:41 -0500 (EST)
  ...this other contact is for the gorund for the light..:) (hooked up lots and lots of lighted switches, ll over the place, in all...
• Re: Wanted: Suggestions for Replacement Horn
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 02:11:37 EDT
  ...VW horn is supplied with constant power and the horn button switches ground, while the Blazer horns expected constant ground and switched power. Good...
• Re: interesting for o2 sens/power loss topic
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Sat, 10 Mar 2001 19:20:54 -0800
  ...interesting for o2 sens/power loss topic nteresting...throttle switches in spec? Jay ----- 85 Westie started out getting 19+ on the road, 18 or...
• parting out vanagons and campers, need anything?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 Mar 2001 17:24:13 EST
  ...trannys, seats, captains chairs, bumpers, interior bits and pieces, speedometer clusters, switches, camper interiors, anything and everything from the above vehicles.. email w/ needs...
• Re: kill switch Q
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 10:10:45 -0500
  ...Another old trick is to hide two switches. One in a typical place for a valet or kill switch (say, next to the drivers...
• vanagon defroster switch
  Historical mailing list - Gary Goldey
  Wed, 21 Apr 2004 07:33:03 EDT
  ...because it isn't junk to me) and I picked the switches out of the 2 vanagons there. I figure if I need one...
• rear heater blower only works on high.. any thoughts?
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Sun, 24 Oct 2004 09:54:14 -0400
  ...all went well but the used fan i got only works on high! I have two fan switches one known to be good and...
• Re: Brake Light Problem
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 7 Jul 2006 22:43:18 -0400
  ...There are two brake light switches thereon. Mike Uncle Beer wrote: > Hello All, > > > > I turned off my van today and as I was walking...
• Re: 1988 Westy Water tank level,sensor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 4 Dec 2015 11:52:32 -0500
  Sounds like it got bent (doesnt' take much) and broke one of the reed switches. You can open it and replace the switch if...
• Re: 1987 Vanagon Brake Light Warning Issue
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 May 2019 15:39:24 +0000
  ...Fluid Level are Good & from what can be seen of Brake Light Switches without removing Inst'Cluster the Connectors are in place ~ ORR ~ DeanB
• Re: Anyone use pressure switches to light up westy cabinets?
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Tue, 5 Dec 2017 09:44:45 -0500
  Can you see this? Was the question archaic? On Tue, Nov 28, 2017 at 12:01 PM, T Collins <tonycollin@gmail.com> wrote: > Hello...
• Re: Pedal Pressure & Brake Lights
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 12:13:16 -0700
  ...I basically understand. > > I don't understand about "two-contact switches." �I'm referring to stock > wiring as on 97.16 tracks 75-6...
• Re: flashing to pass, spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Ron Sinnen
  Thu, 25 Aug 1994 21:54:37 -700 (PDT)
  ...didn't show up until the > New Revised steering column and switches of the 1975 buses. but i am old, and > it was a...
• Re: European Tail Lights
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sun, 13 Jun 1999 19:42:06 -0700
  ...switch is separate, it sits in the same "row" as the switches for > rear defogger and emergency lights. You probably have noticed that there...
• Re: FW: A modern Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 13:19:12 -0500
  you wrote: "Sorry to bother, but is anyone else having trouble getting this to download? Appears to ask for video, then switches to text...
• Rebuilding Vanagon Electric Windows or How To Go Into Debt Quickly
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide's Yahoo Account
  Wed, 27 Apr 2005 17:28:14 -0700
  Anyone have any inside information on a good reasonable way to rebuild or replace vanagon electric window motors and switches? With vw replacement motors...
• Re: syncro fuel gauge sender ground
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 7 Sep 2012 07:26:26 -0700
  ...The Syncro sub-harness also has the wires for the 3 locker switches, in addition to the fuel gauge sender wires. Mark Alistair Bell...
• Re: vw recall 800,000 jetta,beetles,golf, gti, r32 in u.s. (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Mon, 26 Feb 2007 17:54:37 -0600
  ...from cnn "the malfunctioning brake lights and brake light switches could fail to come on or remain stuck on". this is an expansion of...
• bucking at 2K rpm
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 3 Nov 2008 12:30:18 -0500
  ...So what do you think? Temp 2? O2? Throttle Position Switches? Any thoughts? I have really no running issues aside from that bucking from...
• Re: cruise control - please help
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 19 Mar 2015 13:10:33 -0700
  Check the vacuum switches at the pedals. Those tend to degrade as well. Steven 91 Westy On Thu, Mar 19, 2015 at 8:54...
• revving idle --> 83 westy gasser
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:07:09 -0800
  ...i've replaced (From a well running engine, or new at time)- both temp sensors, replaced and re-adjusted both throttle body position switches...