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• Microscopic corrosion on electrical contacts
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 14 Jun 2023 19:41:28 +0000
  ...In cases like the Emergency Flasher Switch....well, you can't readily get inside....but spray Electrical Contact Cleaner and 50 times exercising does...
• Re: Now what have I done.... Flashing oil light??
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 6 Mar 2010 20:57:03 -0500
  ...But then I notice the flashing oil light on >> the dash, and I shut down the engine. >> >> Turn the key to ON, and the...
• Re: Differences between 82 and 83 turn signals?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:01:31 -0500
  ...Is this the emergency flasher? Do I put the two fuses back in for this test, or leave them out? Now touch a jumper...
• Re: temp gauge flasing LED goes off instantly on start uip
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:53:09 -0700
  ...they flash at first ..they go off . No worries. ok.. 87 Syncro, Subaru 2.2 engine. turn key on and count .. it's about...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light - 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 16 Feb 2015 18:21:46 -0500
  ...However, on the second drive of several miles, at a stop light, the oil light flashed, and continued to flash erratically. I immediately pulled...
• On the road
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Thu, 14 Feb 2013 09:32:23 -0500
  ...If you see a white Westy with canvas bag in the luggage rack, please wave, honk, flash lights and we can meet for coffee...
• Re: Headlight wiring for 80/100 bulbs
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 15 May 2010 21:18:02 -0400
  ...You've got low beams that are brighter than >legal high beams and you've never been flashed. Are your lights adjusted >correctly? That...
• Re: MSN Community Idea
  Historical mailing list - Christopher J. Fryer
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 15:36:07 -0800
  ...http://memberservices.msn.com/supportandhelp/msnfaqs/flash.htm Not that it makes connection problems any more palatable... -cjfe -----Original Message----- Behalf Of David Beierl...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Mike Blotz
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 10:45:35 -0600
  ...Savannah biege met--LH1V or Flash Silver met--LP7Y I know i had a 89 jetta that was gold and that was called polar...
• Newbie - Getting Ready for Cross Country Trip
  Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
  Fri, 4 Apr 2008 07:11:23 -0600
  ...one with many different heads ... >crescent wrench >hammer ... >flashlight ... >smile in the face of absolute failure >yours I found the best tool to be...
• Re: Coolant resistance thru coolant level probe
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 21:19:49 -0600
  ...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 does this relay go?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 21 Feb 2009 20:02:21 -0600
  ...That triggers the flashing light in the > gauge, which flashes for several seconds whenever it's triggered (and it's > this behavior that gets...
• Re: Friday flammables
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:35:10 -0500
  ...We are sitting on 15.9 gallons of gasoline with a flash point of -50 degrees f There is 2.5 gallons of propane...
• Spiffing up my van
  Historical mailing list - Michael J Vickey
  Sun, 12 Apr 1998 00:28:42 -0400
  ...84 Wolfsburg Vanagon (parts) 85 DblCab PickUp light gray 87 GL Syncro #1 Wolfram gray "Flash" 87 GL Syncro #2 dove blue met. "The...
• Re: Erratic temp LED and gauge needle......Followup
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 30 Oct 2019 23:47:20 +0000
  ...I presumed it was an electrical issue of some kind; not a plumbing issue.  So left the campround, with temp LED flashing away.  After...
• Re: Online Hawaii Radio Station that's great
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:14:55 -0800
  ...http://www.kkcr.org/ you need Adopbe Flashplayer 10 to get it. Took me a few tries to remove Flashplayer 9 and download 10...
• Re: Doubleback Volkswagen Camper
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Mon, 29 Jun 2015 19:57:26 -0700
  ...That engine "nestled between the front seats" was a heating plant -- immediate flashbacks to summer trips through the Mojave Desert, or the Sac valley...
• Physics and '56 Kombi Update
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Fri, 23 Sep 1994 19:34:45 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Thom -- >> A flashlight is a case for holding dead batteries. ............................................................................ : Thom Fitzpatrick Transamerica Info Mgmnt : : Systems Administrator 1860 Howe Ave : : tfitzpatrick@tim.com Sacramento...
• the blinking light
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Jul 1994 10:48:58 -0400
  ...phase where after 30 seconds of engine running the light would flash, temp gauge fine though. I think the level must have been the...
• Re: binker flashing like a strobe light.
  Historical mailing list - Rob Wright
  Tue, 23 Mar 1999 11:23:10 -0600
  I think you answered your own question, buy a new bulb. MtnGal wrote: > Could somebody help me with this problem. When I turn on...
• Re: Light switches
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 17 Nov 1999 01:08:20 +0100
  ...lights go out, both low and high, but not the high flasher or parking lights, because those are powered from the fuse box. #The...
• Re: Front turn signals
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 11:39:43 -0700
  ...Accidentally had my electrical pliers touch the 2 hot wires >in the bulb holder at the same time, and bulb began to flash normally...
• Re: cleaning coolant level sensors?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 07:30:54 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88GL Driver Woody Halsey wrote: > Dear List, > > Thanks to all who have weighed in with suggestions about the cause of my > flashing...
• Re: red lights come on.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 14 Nov 2004 17:01:55 -0500
  ...Mike > When I drive over 4200 RPM my batt & OXS lights used to flash (last week) > now they come on & stay on over 4200...
• Re: issues with oi; alarm and temp light
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 13 Mar 2009 07:33:33 -0500
  ...Check this first, then address the flashing temp light which is probably unrelated. Larry A. On Fri, Mar 13, 2009 at 6:53 AM...
• Re: Tranny Whinning in 84 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:04:54 -0700
  ...The flashing LED coolant level indicator in the Vanagon dash...that seems to be frequently mentioned here as behaving oddly or incorrectly. I probably...
• Re: Keyless alarm parking light connection question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 2 May 2020 16:33:43 -0400
  ...So I'm I've connected the > parking light > (flashes for lock and unlock) to the Grey (Gray) /Green wire that goes to > the...
• Re: Wrecker find today, 2wd tin top made in Austria
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Fri, 15 Apr 2016 22:09:14 -0300
  ...NET> wrote: > > And FYI, I find that those ubiquitous 9 LED flashlights, you know the cylindrical ones that are about 3" in length and...
• Re: Headlight Upgrade: New Circuit and Switch?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:57:11 -0800
  ...Don't hi's take more >> juice? Or is this done b/c #16 supplies the hi beam "flash"? >> >> Neil. >> >> > -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta...
• weird happening
  Historical mailing list - Linda J. Bartnik
  08 May 96 10:50:14 EDT
  ...Pulled over, put the flashers on, tried to start it, it cranked fine but no start. Waited a couple minutes, tried again and it...
• Tail light lense temps with brighter bulbs
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 30 Oct 2004 19:37:03 -0700
  ...I turned on the 4 way flashers and waited to see what happened. The 50 watt bulb was noticeably brighter, naturally. I own a...
• Re: Blinking temperature light
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 29 Jul 2013 13:36:03 -0400
  ...3/4 mark? Or do I need stop every time >the flashing light goes on? Open the engine hatch and check coolant level in...
• Re: Propex install near water tank
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:55:21 -0400
  ...sensor will detects improper airflow and shut off with an fault flash code. The pipes can each be extended to 2 meters total length...
• Re: Weekender Mods
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Sun, 29 Apr 2012 10:04:06 -0400
  ...I also discovered this morning that after 2 years of ownership I had never gone through the big rear cabinet-its like Christmas! Flashlights...
• Re: 1985 GL - Turn Signal's quit working *SOLVED*
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 5 May 2010 13:09:37 -0400
  ...I had been assuming that the 4 way flashers and the trun signals were on the same fuse - I guess not :) All is well...
• Re: Timing '91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 21:07:04 -0800
  > Know I'm missing something obvious here, but.... > I'm trying to use a timing light on my Westy and get no "flash" when...
• Re: Water in the foot well
  Historical mailing list - Tracey
  Tue, 22 Oct 2002 20:24:09 -0400
  ...Took the PS-door panel apart and poured water over the window and door and inspected inside with a flashlight to find where drip...
• Re: New Web Page devoted to oil light flashing buzzer problem
  Historical mailing list - Robert Mendonca
  Thu, 2 Oct 2003 11:09:08 -0700
  Thanks for the very informative information on this common problem. It happens on our 88, but not our 85. It is VERY annoying, because...
• Re: Help locating pin at harness for idiot lights
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 3 Jun 2012 00:00:44 -0400
  At 11:32 PM 6/2/2012, Ben T wrote: >tech said just show him an idiot light which flashes on then goes >out...
• electrical aid request
  Historical mailing list - samc
  Sat, 7 Oct 2006 12:19:33 -0400
  ...There was a bright flash, pop, and now the radio doesn't work. I've checked all the fuses I can find under (left...
• Re: Alarms...
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 20:40:00 -0700
  ...You get an old electronic flash and do a bit of juggling with fancy thingies. (scientific word) and bingo (gambling word) you have a...
• Re: Turn signal gremlins
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 25 May 2006 19:36:14 -0500
  ...My turn signals work, but the left flashes rapidly. I >checked all the conectors/bulbs and replaced one of the front lamp >holders and...
• Re: Tranny Whinning in 84 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:03:36 -0700
  ...doing either will result in a full time flashing LED. if you jumper the two contacts with a resistor .........forget what value...but whatever...
• Awning,skylite questions and...
  Historical mailing list - Madeline Mullen/Ed Lowe
  Fri, 3 Jul 1998 21:01:42 -0800
  ...I've seen several discussions about flashing oil pressure lights. If it is any help, my wife's cabrio showed this just after she...
• Turn signal LED... the battle rages on
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 7 Mar 2007 21:11:24 -0600
  My 83 westy has working turn signals (and emergency flashers) but you wouldn't know it from the LED on the instrument cluster. It...
• Re: Alarm system, was Bus story
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 09:13:07 -0600
  ...How > about an > alarm that flashed bright red and/or yellow lights? Wouldn't bother the > neighbors, but might make a burglar run away...
• Re: Pre-state insepction repair - somewhat URGENT
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:41:02 -0400
  ...My assistant was riding behind my 90 Carat today and :::noticed :::that when I put on the right turn signal, both reverse lights flashed...
• Re: Turn signal system failure
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:36:33 -0400
  ...Changing the emergency flasher relay (21) didn't correct the fault. I have disconnected/isolated both rear light panels, no effect, disconnected the Emergency...
• FS: Front Rubber Floor Mat
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:37:44 -0800
  ...The flash makes them look discolored. All of them need to be cleaned. Condition varies from very good (no tears, rips, etc.) to good...
• Re: Gowesty wheels
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 29 May 2009 13:57:08 -0700
  Naw, accuracy isn't important, I just like to watch the light flash... <sarcasm off> Do you have a suggestion for something similar that...
• Re: silver bumper color
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 13:26:22 -0600
  ...dave << think the 2 colors for the bumpers are Wolfram grey and flash silver. > These are colors for the body I do believe, as...
• Blinking coolant light
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Tue, 25 Jun 2002 14:00:29 EDT
  I am trying to track down this flashing light on the temp gage. I know it is for the low coolant sensor. I get...
• Re: The three classes of Vanagons..(long)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 12:33:35 -0500
  > > By the way, I do > waive at ALL other Vanagons, and flash and honk at ALL Westy's. > > You don't see too many...
• Re: Trip report Busses By the Bridge 2
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 21 Jan 2023 11:56:34 -0700
  ...as a Flasher the White shuts down & Amber LEDS do the Flash,,, Makes for a very distinct > > > > difference between Running & Flashing ~ Here is a...
• electrical short in 1985 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Don Williams
  Mon, 28 Mar 2005 10:47:30 -0800
  ...Yesterday I tried to trace down the wires originating from fuse 9 and one leads to the emergency flasher switch and the other to...
• Re: Aux. Gas Heater -Eber...
  Historical mailing list - Richard Lumb
  Tue, 25 Feb 1997 12:06:22 +0200
  ...The green light should be steady on and not flashing if everything is running OK. Normally if the pre-set temperature is reached (set...
• Help ..
  Historical mailing list - Van A Man
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 13:05:11 -0500
  ...How do I secure it ,I must be missing some part ? 2 - The coolant light flashes when I start the van and stays on...
• Re: Engine stop in 20 sec
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 3 Sep 2008 21:11:36 -0700
  ...when the engine shuts off............see if as it's coasting to a stop ........the timing light keeps flashing, or when it stops, the...
• 'Fwd'86 Westy Turn Signal relay?
  Historical mailing list - Karen Doherty
  Fri, 6 Apr 2012 13:44:27 -0400
  > Blinkers and flashers broken, (prob by mechanic who is copping an attitude. Ive had it with him.) Will fix myself or at least try...
• Re: '69 Westy Electrical Question
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sun, 12 May 1996 20:45:24 -0700 (PDT)
  ...filiment and the bright one is used for the turn signal/flasher. Oh no.... I've *never* made that mistake before.... ;) Steven Sacramento, CA...