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• cabinet reno & thanks
  Historical mailing list - Earl J Smith
  Sun, 30 Apr 2000 09:23:46 -0700
  ...Looks like it was the ignition switch but not yet confirmed. Am also still suspicious of the throttle position switches. Am now unsubscribing to...
• Re: Electrical Nightmare?
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:04:33 -0500
  ...I've ordered a new relay from our friends at busdepot, and an ignition switch just in case I ever need one. Thanks to...
• Re: '82 Diesel vanagon. Starter isn't turning over.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 24 Aug 2022 09:42:32 -0600
  ...or starter solenoid, or ground connection, or...? Could be any of those but Ignition Switch or 50 Circuit would be good candidates as well ~
• Re: Hot start problem
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lavigueur
  Mon, 14 Feb 2011 21:33:08 -0400
  I have heard that installing a 'hard start relay' fixes the problem, it reduces the load across the ignition switch. I bought one for...
• PS re Ignition switch -- P terminal
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 14 Nov 2010 01:50:29 -0500
  >On '85-up there's a terminal 'P' that's marked unused on the >schematic. It's connected to the 30 (B+) terminal when...
• Re: [Syncro] Help! Igintion Won't shut off!
  Historical mailing list - Nigel Bennett
  Tue, 24 Oct 2000 09:37:38 +0200
  ...The engine would lazily try to start itself after switching off the ignition! Turned out to be a bad relay box on the starter...
• Re: intermittent electrical problem
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 22:56:04 EST
  ...any information on how to resolve this problem >> Start at the ignition switch . . . on second thught, it's an English car so start by...
• Re: '88 GL intermittent ignition miss (second update)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 24 Nov 2013 13:06:42 -0800
  ...the test >> light. >> >> The coil tests good, the wiring checks out, ignition switch good (new). >> The testing suggests it's either a faulting hall...
• Re: Hard/no start story, '86 2.1, AT, mostly removed AC
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Thu, 17 Dec 2015 17:45:53 -0800
  ...From the > ignition switch to the ignition coil the path does include going into and > back out of the fuse box. It is fairly...
• Re: '85 Ignition Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 20:00:04 -0400
  ...The output pulse goes to the ignition pulse generator and tells it to initiate the switching output that pulls down the coil negative to...
• Re: dash oil pressure light
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 22:39:33 -0400
  Make sure the low pressure oil switch closes when there is no oil pressure and that the wiring to it is good. If all...
• Re: ign switch pic
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 25 Feb 2011 11:40:17 -0600
  ...I've > posted it here on my blog > > http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/02/24/vanagon-ignition-switch/ > > > Another arcane bit of Vanagon info...
• Re: No start, no spark
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:22:48 -0700
  What David said - replace that ignition switch pronto. Your description sounds like one of the more common switch failure modes ie power to the...
• Re: Ignition Switches and Hot Start Relay and Starter Motors (long)
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Thu, 8 Sep 2016 08:02:22 -0700
  ...Ignition Switches and Hot Start Relay and Starter Motors > (long) > > Rich, > I've had this problem on multiple vans before I started installing > relays...
• starting problems /electrical
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Oct 1995 17:34:22 -0400
  ...I think that this is easier than dissambling the steering column and replacing the ignition switch. have fun, I was real happy not to...
• Re: Back-up light electrical short
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 16 Jun 2006 00:19:04 -0400
  ...a switch so removing the two wires and joining them together would be the same as the switch "Making" when the ignition is on...
• Re: Starting system quirk - diagnosis help needed
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 15 Feb 2014 18:45:34 -0500
  ...I guess it's possible that this could be from the ignition switch (and you ought to carry a spare regardless, as it's...
• Re: Fog Light wire fire, help!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 28 Oct 2000 23:35:12 -0700
  ...If you do have this switch and socket, test as below. 1. Are switch pins 83 and 83A normally open and then connected together...
• Is it the ignition switch, or something else?
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:52:02 -0600
  ...the wheel? From the symptoms I am wondering if anyone can say whether it is the switch or the lock? Or other? Thanks, Jim
• Re: '86 on driving lights. 100W
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 2 Mar 1996 01:46:12 -0500
  ...take an H1 bulb? > > Wiring will take load but ignition switch and headlight switch will not. Use a relay to get more voltage to...
• Re: Scraping steering wheel - not screws
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:07:40 -0700
  ...I've adjusted the ignition switch housing > up > and down multiple times. Nothing doing. The latest swheel is from an > '86. > Since I'm...
• Re: westy auxillary battery
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Feb 95 13:20:24 PST
  ...It was wired between the two baterries and controlled from the ignition switch (ie. when the ignition was off then the baterries were isolated...
• Re: How do we remove ignition key assembly..?
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Tue, 21 Nov 2006 11:13:04 -0500
  ...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: Ignition Kill Switch
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Thu, 4 Nov 2004 16:40:06 -0800
  The coolest way of doing this i've head about was a simple magnetically operated switch. The thief wouldn't be able to see...
• Re: Start problems need help on the road
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:02:40 +0000
  You had me at inexpensive! So far no more problems, that doesn't mean an ignition switch won't be on my next parts...
• Re: (Symptoms) No Start, Hesitate at Start
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 17:42:46 -0500
  Actually, Blake, one of the failure modes of an ignition switch is "Losing" contact to the ignition system when the key is turned to...
• Re: Switched power for vanagon radio
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 27 Jul 2000 09:47:22 -0700
  ...Try the gray/black wire from ignition switch terminal SU. Different years have it on different pages. 1980/81 current track 32 1983/4...
• Re: Ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 17 Sep 2016 20:43:06 +0000
  We have them. Ken On Sat, Sep 17, 2016, 4:12 PM John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > Need to replace on my carat...
• Re: HELP: Engine stopped
  Historical mailing list - Fuzzy :philippe
  Tue, 12 Jul 2016 17:40:39 -0700
  I bypassed the ignition switch by connecting pin 15 of the coil to power, activating the ECU relay and powering the ECU. Still the...
• Electrical Gremlin Back
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Sun, 24 Jun 2018 22:39:47 +0000
  ...Checked X contact with ignition on and it has no power. Seems that the ignition switch is the culprit. Also seems that poor grounds...
• Re: Ignition lock fail - Update
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:59:59 -0700
  ...Ignition lock fail - Update > > hot dog ! > good work there Bretts ! > > you want a NEW igntion switch though. > they are not expensive at all. > Talkin...
• Re: '87 Syncro Westie Starting problems
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Tue, 26 Aug 1997 02:00:27 UT
  While the starter solenoid may be one place to check, also consider the ignition / starter switch itself. If the "start" position is making intermittent...
• Re: 88 GL - Failure to start - The Saga Continues
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 16 Jun 2014 10:02:12 -0600
  ...Your ignition switch (electrical part) can fail and possibly > cause this problem. You might want to try one of those first as this is...
• Re: Wierd (Ignition?) Problem...
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 16:58:46 -0500
  ...I even > have remote start installed and that doesn't work so it isn't the > ignition switch. The Distributor is original with 209...
• Reverse Lights
  Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 23:12:22 -0500
  ...It seems while rowing through the gears with the ignition switch on will turn the lights on in first, third and fourth gears. What...
• Re: Was 2nd battery relay system; now Voltmeter
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 19 Feb 2007 15:54:20 -0500
  ...I have the Voltage gauge running to a spdt switch so I can switch between aux battery or main battery with a center off...
• Re: ignition cylinder replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 5 Jun 94 16:59:15 CDT
  ...switch solution is a permanent fix in my book- you can always make it a bit more secure with a cheap key lock switch...
• Re: electronic ignition
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 25 Feb 2005 02:58:39 -0500
  ...no more than untwisting and then twisting a few wires, or as easy as flipping a 4 pole, double throw switch. dan On Tue...
• Re: Wiring in a new Stereo Unit
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 16:39:28 -0700
  ...It should also have an "Ignition" > lead, which goes to a source which is switched (usually the key, but > maybe a separate switch). As...
• Re: Unknown Battery drain!!
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:14:19 -0600
  ... and, when you get around to it, connect your gauge power to "switched on" power, perhaps at the ignition switch wire, under the plastic...
• Re: ignition key/lock mechanism
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 14:07:27 -0800
  ...Once you remove the clamping bolts (first the steering wheel, turn signal switch, etc.) I've found the housing will slide off pretty readily...
• Re: L-shaped circuit board behind speedo...
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Fri, 9 Aug 2002 14:41:58 -0400
  ...With the > replacement, the oil pressure LED stays on solid with the ignition > switched on, then flickers and goes out about a second after...
• Camper Ventilation
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Calvin
  Sun, 29 Jul 2001 16:51:59 -0400
  ...But, I don't really like turning on the ignition for this. I want to make the heater blower accessible without the ignition key...
• Re: Crazy Horn
  Historical mailing list - Blake Bilstad
  Wed, 9 Jan 2008 12:04:40 -0800
  ...Nothing a little banging doesn't cure! (combined with switching on/off the ignition) Blake B. -84Wolfy> Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2008 17:14...
• Re: Phantom power drain: Accessories work with key out...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Jun 2010 09:51:24 -0400
  ...For the rest of the stuff, ignition switch, load reduction relay, cross connection or short in the fuse box. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 2 Jul 2014 17:11:51 -1000
  ...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: ECU and starting question
  Historical mailing list - most david
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 14:48:57 -0700
  ...On the > diagram the wire that feeds the switch in the relay comes from this #15 terminal > (instead of #4 on the ignition module...
• Re: Where to start when signal lights don't work?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 27 Oct 2022 14:57:50 +0000
  ...is that fuse? Also, is this usually a sign of failing ignition switch?         Had a situation in the recent past where headlights did not...
• Day time running lights
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 9 Jun 2020 08:53:53 -0700
  ...is there a way to wire day time running lights on the vanagon that will be on anytime you turn the ignition switch ON...
• Re: How to turn the van over from the back?
  Historical mailing list - Erik Valeur
  Mon, 11 Jun 2001 23:40:36 EDT
  ...how = do i switch it on from the back? extend all the wires at the ignition = switch? A: The "Muldoon" way (For ref to...
• Re: Starter solenoid powered by fuel pump circuit....arrrrgg...long...help!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 27 Jun 2014 02:29:37 -0400
  ...Put in a new ignition switch...same problem... Put old starter back...same problem... Undid accessory battery and relay...same problem. The switch power...
• Re: Found an old key...
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Tue, 26 Aug 2014 10:37:43 -0400
  Google is your friend; http://www.ost2rad.com/JAWA-CZ/Electrical-equipment-Bulbs/Ignition-key-for-ignition-switch-metal-Jawa-CZ-125-350.html...
• Re: No start, no spark
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Tue, 13 Jul 2010 07:58:14 -0400
  ...Could the ignition switch be the problem? I've had two brief >> incidents in the last month where the van stopped dead while backing...
• Re: Steering. Re: P 48.14 Measurement "a"
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 2 Feb 2013 17:05:49 -0800
  ...The outer > race of that bearing is pressed into the ignition switch assembly and the > lever switch pack screws to legs protruding from the...
• Re: What does x mean on fuse/relay panel wiring diagrams?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 11:19:56 -0700
  ...What does x mean on fuse/relay panel wiring diagrams? > 15 = switched power from the ignition switch > 30 = always-on power from the battery...
• Re: Throttle Switch and Failure to Start.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 20 Apr 2015 09:03:24 -0400
  ...Of course a new set of ignition wires can help a lot. :-) Larry A. On Mon, Apr 20, 2015 at 8:20 AM, Raceing...
• Re: Daytime Running Lights
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 17:11:05 -0400
  ...Red wire to parking light feed from the headlight switch, black wire to ignition switch 15 terminal. Little piece of double-sticky mounting foam...
• Private Re: Stranded in Kentucky, USA
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 18 Aug 2012 17:17:37 -0400
  At 02:04 PM 8/18/2012, george jannini wrote: >suspecting the ignition switch. We had the wiring harness in the steering Might well...
• Re: Oil pressure light comes on after about 7 minutes.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 3 Dec 2010 00:47:40 -0500
  ...Sufficient oil pressure to close the .8 bar switch or >cycling the ignition key is the way to silence it. Gotcha, thanks Dennis. d
• Wont start in park?
  Historical mailing list - aaron bright
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:07:53 -0700
  ...Drop it down into N=neutral and it fires right up????? Ignition switch changed out about 3 months ago, started tested good and connections...