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• Re: My Fuel Injector Issue
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:27:32 -0500
  Vanagon boxer engine injectors fire simultaneously so swapping the connectors would make no difference anyway. They don't fire sequentially like in a Subaru...
• Re: LED bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 3 Feb 2023 17:38:30 -0500
  ...Any chance you could send a link to the connectors on Amazon? The other sources will be a challenge for me to get. Eric...
• Re: Fridge
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Wed, 12 Jul 2017 11:41:01 -0700
  ...Does this mean that someone monkeyed with the connections some time before I got the camper? At any rate, one connector, all 4 went...
• Re: Burnt Wires!!-Please look and advise
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:27:11 -0600
  ...Replacement spade connectors don't "Have" to be 90� types of >>> course. >>> >>> Mike >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> Michael in San Antonio >> 91GL AT 'Gringo' >> > > -- Michael in San Antonio...
• Re: 91 DoKa
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 13 Apr 2017 09:52:44 -0700
  ...IIRC, that section includes comments about inspecting wiring and connectors to engine and engine ancillaries. If it doesnt, it should. Inspecting for damage at...
• Re: fog light fuse/high wattage overload
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 12 May 1998 16:20:23 -0400
  ...Your ignition switch and your connector cannot, sorry to say. One day your ignition key will simply fail to start the vehicle. Nevertheless, you...
• Re: How does the Idle Stabilizer Work?
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Thu, 6 Jan 2000 16:57:20 -0700
  ...The v line connects to this fitting via a rubber connector. The connector is small on one side and large on the other. That...
• Re: 87 2.1 loss power
  Historical mailing list - Amy Miner
  Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:20:14 -0400
  ...Boot between throttle body/afm appears intact. > I did check the o2 connector and when the black rubber cover is over the > connector is...
• Re: anyone added a tach/digi clock cluster to a '85 Non-GL or Transporter????
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 26 Feb 2006 15:30:10 EST
  ...Is there a > >>green wire to one of the round connectors and if so is it connected on > >>both sides of the connector? > >> > >>Mark > >> > >> >
• RapidIdle when Warm...
  Historical mailing list - Jon B Kanas
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 10:57:40 -0700
  ...As a quick test I pulled the connector off of the idle air control valve, and the engine immediately dies. I pulled the connector...
• Re: O2 sensor wire replacement, '85
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Thu, 1 May 2008 17:28:50 -0500
  ...Well, i recently >replaced the wire from the connector to the O2 sensor with a non Coaxial >piece of wire..... >I now know that...
• OXY sensor Help!!
  Historical mailing list - Erik Feddersen
  Sat, 11 Dec 1999 15:07:53 -0500
  ...Bought an oxy sensor, was told to cut off existing alien connector and splice the sensor into the existing line. Hmm, its a 3...
• Re: Bosch generic 02 sensor #
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 00:28:52 -0400
  > Does anyone have a part number for the Bosch generic 02 sensor? > Bosch number for generic one-wire sensor, without connector > (just a crimp...
• leaking gas update and question
  Historical mailing list - Deborah Walters
  Tue, 5 Nov 2002 19:15:51 -0500
  Hola compadre's, I dropped my gas tank, and found that the plastic connectors on both ends of the cross-over hose that insert...
• Re: Vanagon turns over but won't start...ground problem?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 17 Dec 2013 22:17:38 -0500
  ...into the panel on one of its big connectors and re-emerge on a different connector. Sometimes something meaningful happens to it inside the...
• Re: Winking Westy
  Historical mailing list - Michael J Vickey
  Sun, 30 Nov 1997 01:41:44 -0500
  Oops! I said look to the right of the steering column for the ground connectors. SHOULD BE LOOK TO THE LEFT OF THE STEERING...
• Re: ECU Wire Corrosion relative to Length and Load (and?)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 11 Feb 2018 18:39:13 -0800
  ...As I was doing with the larger connector pins, I used bailing wire but obviously a smaller gauge for this: Image link: https://photos...
• Re: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 30 Aug 2017 21:08:25 +0000
  ...One of the problems with the connectors on some of the fuel injection sensors is that the actual connectors do not have sufficient spring...
• Re: Blinking coolant light woes
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 18 Feb 2017 17:40:02 -0700
  ...Cleaned all the terminals and finessed the connectors on the foil. > 4. Made sure grounds were in fact grounds. > 5. Made sure the coolant...
• Re: Windshield trim question
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Fri, 27 Dec 2013 18:38:36 -0800
  ...The only issue is that on the windshield trim there is a larger then usual gap at the bottom and no trim connector. > > Now...
• Re: '84 Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 15 May 2000 11:21:03 -0400
  ...Feel around at the forward end and you should find a double spade connector with a wire plugged into one of the lugs. If...
• Re: Coolant hose tape
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 23:10:38 -0400
  ...It's > pretty easy to find. > > Just as an update, last month (still running with my repaired plastic > H-connector), I suffered a loss...
• Re: Progress with the engine RPM problem but not repaired yet
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:16:41 -0400
  ...Just unplug the connector from the ECU. Then with you ohm meter you change check the wiring and the connection to the temp 2...
• More engine dismantling & stripped screws!
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 4 Aug 1996 15:57:23 -0400
  ...sensor wire connector which goes through the tin near cylinder #3. This is really rusted into the metal. I can't see how it...
• Re: insulating connectors (was: dying battery/alternator)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Sun, 7 Jun 1998 13:42:16 -0400
  ...don't know how long it lasts. (as > an aside, swaged connectors are really marginal at best - they should be > soldered wherever possible after...
• Re: Cleaning corroded connectors
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 12 Apr 2003 18:48:01 -0700
  ...shawn luft <shawnagan@SYMPATICO.CA> > writes: > > Lots of my various electrical connectors are rusting up or gathering > > gunk inside. The male end is easy...
• where does this wire go?
  Historical mailing list - Mervyn Readman
  Fri, 11 Jul 2003 20:41:30 EDT
  On the front side of the brake pedal (automatic)is a small wire connector. It is a part of the cruise control. It is...
• Re: Need Help with Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 9 Jan 2012 14:19:29 -0800
  ...Then did the same to the ground connectors. I > found an random unknown ground connector that was broken that I replaced > as well. Then...
• Re: Tools
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 10 Jan 2011 23:14:41 -0500
  ...Can HF >connectors be that bad? We are. And as I said, it isn't a question of can they be that bad (they...
• fuse for fuel injection components
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 4 Feb 1999 09:41:29 -0600
  ...Inside the relay box you will note a red / almost pink wire from the external connector to a relay, then there is a red...
• Re: Headlight swtich diagnostics?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:29:18 -0800
  ...I also wiggled & unplugged & replugged every connector on the two "star" connectors. My conclusion is that it's not a ground problem for that...
• Re: Re-wiring doors (power windows, etc)
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 14:44:02 -0400
  ...Label the connectors and unplug. 5.) Cut the wire ties holding the harness to the door, label and disconnect the connectors. 6.) Thread the...
• Re: Urgent help: fried head light switch and connector
  Historical mailing list - JAIME E FORERO
  Sat, 6 Oct 2012 06:58:36 -0700
  ...Does anyone know where I might find a used >> > switch and a connector? My Vanagon is a 1991 model. >> >
• Re: wire splicing
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 26 Sep 2003 22:23:35 -0400
  ...I have some crimp-on butt connectors for 18-22AWG wire and some Scotch-lok splice connectors that look like they are for really...
• Re: electric mirror trouble...SOLVED!
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 2 Jun 2005 13:14:00 -0600
  ...I tested the passenger door wires to the > connector behind the glovebox...luckily they were all good. > > I thought it was the switch, even...
• Re: 02 SENSOR
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 30 May 2006 12:41:52 -0400
  ...that require splcing on your old connector, and Vanagon-specific ones that already have a new connector attached (basically plug-and-play). In the...
• Partially burned rear wiper electrical connector. Motor Heat Damaged it?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 18 May 2016 09:51:32 -0700
  ...tear? (power draw over time, heat ) Image of rear window wiper connector: http://tinyurl.com/jd2q4w3 It appears to be partially burned. Searched but...
• '84 1.9L engine -- no start on cold mornings -- starts fine late morning -- APPARENT FIX
  Historical mailing list - john
  Sun, 10 Apr 2016 10:56:10 -0400
  ...both the ground wire (yellow) was not mounted securely and the connector on the end of the blue wire (connects to red/black wire...
• Re: Taking electric mirror's off the door
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:05:48 EDT
  ...just take a small jewlers screwdriver and pop the terminals out of the plastic connector (mark their spot first) not hard to do at...
• Re: Correct use of Dielectric grease?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 9 Jun 2009 23:25:47 -0600
  ...Since I started using it I don't have the melting 9004 connectors. Also using short ground wires running to the steel "firewall" just...
• Power-door luck
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Mon, 27 Apr 1998 00:55:26 -0700
  ...On my van, there are four pins/ connectors but 3 wires only...(no red wire). Is it normal ? How many wires do you have...
• Re: Rear Foglight Wiring
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 01:27:07 -0500
  ...There is of course a connector on the Taillight >unit for a 32cp bulb BUT there is no wire currently (punishment intended) >attached in...
• Re: 2 Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Knittel
  Sun, 29 Apr 2001 22:11:30 EDT
  ...I found a 2 plug set of electrical connectors witch are connecting from the left side to the intake manifold i guess it is...
• www.vintageconnections.com RACHET crimper/ was Re: right side headlight wont power up ..new relay kit 2 mths ago ...
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Mon, 28 May 2007 17:40:02 -0700
  > I found those OEM style crimp on female spade "Latching" connectors for > 12ga wires at http://www.vintageconnections.com/ . I bought 3 sizes ... > 18...
• Re: Urgent help: fried head light switch and connector
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 5 Oct 2012 18:18:53 -0700
  RE: Headlight Switch for '91 IIRC the headlight switch stock on a '91 is unique, one year only. But maybe earlier ones will work?
• Re: 2.1L harness question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 8 Mar 2011 19:32:57 -0500
  At 03:34 PM 3/8/2011, Greg Potts wrote: >Fuel pump perhaps? There's a fuel pump connector around there. Is your fuel...
• electrical problem redux
  Historical mailing list - Trooz
  Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:08:04 -0800
  Would a 1990 Vanagon by any chance have an OBD II connector whereby one could read fault codes that might shed some light on...
• Re: mystery fan running
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Jun 1997 11:37 -0600 (MDT)
  Harry- Sure it's not the fridge cooling fan? (Try unplugging the white three-prong connector that hangs around inside the cabinet to the...
• Re: Dash light short
  Historical mailing list - puzerewski
  Tue, 28 Nov 2000 17:30:24 -0500
  ...loose panel connector. Thanks! Adam Puzerewski 81 westy 74 beetle 86 cabrio Vanagon Partsmobiles
• Re: where is the 02 sensor on an '85 1.9l
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 11 Feb 2001 12:08:21 -0600
  Chad wrote: > is the sensor located on the part of the exhaust connector pipe on the > drivers side of the van??? Ayup
• Re: Instrument Cluster Won't Illuminate
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 17 Dec 2003 18:16:02 -0500
  ...Loose connection on the instrument cluster wiring connector.
• Re: Relay socket spade connectors
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 27 Dec 2005 12:41:16 -0500
  Many thanks to all who have replied. The information and help has really been appreciated. It looks like I have located exactly what I...
• Re: Relay socket spade connectors
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 27 Dec 2005 17:01:08 -0500
  Just an interestion observation of vanagon relays. 2 of 4 posts are copper , and the other two are copper coated steel. Why is this...
• Re: LED bulbs
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 3 Feb 2023 13:58:03 -0700
  ...The connector on the LED wires is easily removed as they are bared wire push through & fold over style so You just need to...
• Re: Broken Ground?
  Historical mailing list - Eckie Prater
  Wed, 21 Feb 2001 07:46:23 -0600
  On my 81 (aircooled) there was a random wire with a boot over a spade connector. Found just laying on top of the engine...
• Re: Windshield washer tank repair questions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 21 May 2017 22:43:28 -0400
  ...the connectors can be reached by removing the steering column covers. I had check for power at the pump so cleaning these connectors was...
• Re: 83.5/84 connector to 85+ panel checklist
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 2 Jun 2011 18:24:19 -0700
  ...be helpful. > > The connector folds open (from the rear? �senior moment here). �Pin > numbers are on the end of the connector; but pin one...
• Re: Brake lights take alot of pushing to turn them on.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:04:52 -0800
  ...If you have the newer style cap with electrical connector, the vent hole is located there. Pull the connector, tape the opening. Neil. On...
• Re: syncro fuel gauge issue fixed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 22:32:47 -0400
  ...We were able to get the electrical connector off the sender, and boy was it a tight fit. Discovered that the ground connection in...
• Re: syncro fuel gauge issue fixed
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 20:42:58 -0700
  ...We were able to get the electrical connector off the sender, > and boy was it a tight fit. Discovered that the ground connection in...