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• Re: Help with loping engine
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 17 Oct 1997 20:39:35 -0700
  Could be one of the throttle switches (the one that senses when your foot is off the gas and the throttle is closed). Don...
• Re: WTB: Plastic speedo cluster holder
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 30 Aug 1998 23:50:58 -0400
  ...Does anyone have one for sale? I don't need > the gauges or the switches, just the plastic housing. > > Thanks! > > > -- David Marshall, Quesnel BC...
• Rad. fan R & R
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 29 Jul 2000 18:24:59 -0700
  ...fan switches to high speed, it is really noisey, more so when driving at moderate speed, almost as though it is overspeeding, like it...
• IGNITION SWITCH SNAFU
  Historical mailing list - JOHN REDDICK
  Sat, 15 Feb 2003 20:04:11 -0800
  ...I seem to recall some message traffic about ignition switches wearing out because of excessive keyage. I searched the archives with no luck. The...
• Re: late vanagon parts needed....whole a/c system for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 May 2004 12:16:18 EDT
  ...grey plastic ducts/housing, complete blowers, wiring, switches, relays, condensers, evap, whatever let me know your needs chris
• Re: Rear Red Brake Lights stuck on
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 3 Aug 2005 13:06:21 -0700
  ...Well, the lights get switched on by hydraulick switches that are located on the master cylinder that is under the instrument cover. Sometimes these...
• it's official fridge is dead...who needs parts?
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Thu, 23 Mar 2006 21:59:28 -0500
  ...Everything looks good never tried it on propane but nothing seems corroded, switches all work. I might as well subsidize my new fridge cost...
• Re: Current Draw?
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Sun, 27 May 2007 08:35:29 -0400
  ...I wire it hot, but I have seen other people put switches to switch between Ign + and hot battery. VW uses D+ on the...
• Re: Old wiper motor parks, New doesn't
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 6 Apr 2007 03:51:30 -0700
  ...What we call the ignition switch actually has 5 switches inside of it only 1 that powers the ignition. 3 do other things and...
• Cleaning contacts/Oil light buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:11:39 -0700
  ...more sealed up? The two wire connector for the oil pressure switches was in poor condition, cleaned it up some, but really want to...
• Re: Throttle Body swap later 2.1 off a late 1.9 into early 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sun, 21 Oct 2007 14:09:20 -0400
  The TB with the two switches is an early 1.9. The TB where you're showing light around the butterfly valve is faulty...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 16:30:18 -0700
  Mine had both, and the two switches. I would think the throttle body would be different for the cam switch. Stuart -----Original Message----- From...
• Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Tue, 24 Nov 2015 07:26:36 -0500
  ...I have tested the vacuum switches and vacuum throttle actuator and all are fine. The system will hold vacuum for hours. That said, is...
• Re: No start, no click.
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 4 Mar 2012 15:18:30 -0800
  ...Mark mark drillock wrote: > The "ignition switch" has 4 switches inside that power different things. > One or more can still work while one or...
• Re: 91 A/C Switch Question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:53:12 -0500
  ...It has 4 wires and Bentley pg 87.6 shows two > seperate switches...one for high and one for low. Mine has 4 wires...
• Re: Brakes still going to the floor
  Historical mailing list - William Greenamyer
  Mon, 9 Nov 2009 07:29:15 -0500
  ...Guess I will be ordering replacement switches. This may or may not be the actual cause of the pedal to the floor. William
• Re: why 2 oil switches (was: how engine oil degrades) oils)
  Historical mailing list - James Cohen
  Thu, 2 Jan 1997 19:53:05 -0800
  Oil pressure that is too high is detremental also. At the very least it will blow out all the oil seals, which will let...
• AW: How hot is HOT?
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Schimke
  Tue, 4 Aug 1998 14:50:23 +0200
  ...Bevore I've converted my AC, I checked all these stages by shorting the switches and all worked as discribed in Bentley. If ambient...
• Re: Light switches
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 11:37:31 -0800
  > Has anyone ever had their headlight switch go bad to the point where the > headlights won't go on but the parking lights will...
• Re: Idle Surge
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 5 Aug 2013 14:05:05 -0400
  ...You've got two switches instead of one, makes it much easier to deal with mechanically (electrically the same as the switches are in...
• Re: Brake lights take alot of pushing to turn them on.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:04:52 -0800
  ...down some plastic to protect the wires and > components under the switches -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com...
• new syncro accessories website: www.thelowestgear.com
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Wed, 20 Apr 2011 21:06:56 -0600
  ...You will also find difflock switches, actuators, stainless steel brackets etc. I am developing a couple more items that wil be available in a...
• Re: Looking for the plastic power window switch holder on the drivers side
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 4 Jun 2009 19:49:04 -0400
  ...Now the unit holding the power window switches wont stay in. So either I get a new one or figure out to how to...
• Re: Is there a MANUAL switch available? ;WAS: Is battery isolator better than a relay?
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Thu, 4 Nov 1999 10:33:45 -0800
  Why not make it simple? There are manual battery on/off switches available (kill switch). They are cheap and simple. Install batteries parallel with...
• Re: Just replaced the throttle switch and am having drivability issues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 6 Feb 2006 19:14:58 -0500
  ...It has 2 throttle switches and is low mileage(82K).My 85 has 1 combination switch,currently,to do the switching chores.. However,both...
• Re: Surepower 1315 test report
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 May 2009 12:10:11 -0400
  Once you add or use the battery switches it is no longer automatic. I also see no problem letting the charger also top off...
• Fridge buttons - FIXED
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 11:50:39 -0400
  ...way to be pushed 'out' by pushing the DC or Propane switches - as designed. I was very careful to label all wires to the...
• Re: Off topic Friday question on switches...
  Historical mailing list - James
  Fri, 16 May 2014 15:42:31 -0400
  ...Off topic Friday question on switches... > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > I realize this is somewhat abstract terminology. There is no such thing as...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 16 Jan 2014 21:52:56 -0600
  ...Throttle body switches out of limits and need adjusting. " > > is it making contact at idle or not ? > it either is, or it isn't...
• Re: Any easy, low-cost way to replace power window lift with manual?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 13:18:46 -0400
  ...If you can swap the switches without too much trouble, try that and see if the problem moves. At 12:22 PM 4/27...
• FW: Strange ticking -'88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Fri, 1 Jul 2016 19:25:35 -0400
  Check both of your window switches. Occasionally I've had them stick in the up position and the relay keeps clicking off and on...
• Re: Emergency flasher won't work
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 27 Jun 2015 08:39:19 -0400
  ...I have a few switches and all of them fail to make it work. I’m not sure if this has ever been discussed...
• Re: Re-introduction & Dash Removal Question
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
  Sun, 23 Feb 2014 19:59:53 -0600
  ...Are your power window switches okay? If you're thinking of relocating them to the dash, now's the time. -Jarrett Kupcinski
• Re: A/C compressor not turning
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 May 1996 19:51:57 -0400
  ...There are also high & low pressure switches. If the freon has leaked out the pressure will be below the minimum required to engage the...
• Replacement Turn Signal Switches For '73 Bus
  Historical mailing list - Eric L. Borgen
  Sun, 14 Apr 96 16:19:00 PDT
  Anyone Been Through This? Am I Nuts For Thinking I Can Find A Replacement Part For Under $60.00? I Found One In A...
• Re: What cruise control system should I buy/
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Jan 1997 12:00:36 -0500
  ...I spliced in a 15' or so cable to get from the "smarts" & servo in the engine compartment to the control switches for the...
• Re: [Re: Strange AC sighting in MD junkyard]
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Sun, 24 Oct 1999 11:30:08 -0700
  ...vents were re-ducted to provide conditioned air only, two blower switches (six speeds!), and most of the glovebox cut away for an insulated...
• Re: intermittant "humming"
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Wed, 9 Jan 2002 22:26:45 -0500
  ...right! (WEIRD!) > > I thought it might be wheel bearings, but it switches sides! Very odd. > Anyone have anything like this happen? > > Bradley Flubacher > State...
• Re: adding Gauges
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:11:28 -0500
  My Halmeter lean/rich meter fits nicely into the hole left by the removal of the AC switches on my 90 GL. I don...
• Re: Need Vacuum hose connector part
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 07:34:51 -0700
  ...There are two white switches against the back of > the passenger side of the van behind the air box--mounted on the firewall. > These...
• Re: The two throttle valve switches, redux
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:56:21 -0700
  ...Lemme try again. > >> > >> On the earlier 1.9L's there are two switches on the throttle valve. One > >> closes when the foot is off...
• Re: foglight switch kits are back!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 09:02:28 -0800
  ...These are the three-position genuine VW dash switches, > complete with bulb and holder, that were offered optionally for Vanagons > with foglights. They mount...
• It's hard to make your Vanagon better when they're making the parts crappier
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 1 Jul 2013 14:14:22 -0500
  ...had removed from another Vanagon! Between the heater valves and ignition switches, I'm ready to set my ordering app to NO MEYLE. Jim
• Re: Makeup mirror lighting(new thread finally)
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Wed, 15 Apr 1998 01:09:57 -0400
  Are these mercury switches as found in hood lights on GM cars? -----Original Message----- From: EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET> To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <Vanagon...
• cooling fan noise
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Mon, 18 May 1998 14:29:17 -0300
  ...Jetta etc switches are identical, except for temp range. Cheesy dealer (gone now) sold me one, low is 95C, high is 103C. Kick me...
• Re: Vanagon Rear Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 16 Apr 2001 09:00:53 -0600
  ...to flip flop the drums tomorrow, and see if the problem > switches sides. > > If not---oh well, back to the drawing board. > > It's...
• Power window switch, intermittent problem found, not yet fixed
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 29 Jan 2003 15:38:32 -0800
  ...I checked the wiring and switches with the door panel off. I then wiggled the rubber door boot and the passenger side worked when...
• VDO Tach weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Hecht
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 13:58:51 -0500
  ...I've checked the dip switches, they're correct, 1 - On, 2 - Off, 3 - Off. I tried fiddling with the potentiometer screw in the...
• Re: Voltage Drop, 4 feet extra, 4 gauge wire
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 01:42:43 -0500
  ...However, the battery switches you're looking at aren't specifying #4 cable -- they're specifying 4/0 cable to meet the same spec...
• Re: Speaking of Heaters, who's got a QUIET plug in they like?
  Historical mailing list - brions cars
  Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:35:28 -0700
  ...Watch out for safety tip over switches. The last Wally mart one I bought in early December did not have one. I would have...
• Re: 1991 Carat - the drama continues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 21 Jul 2016 19:55:02 -0400
  ...The connector for the oil pressure switches on the left side of the engine tends to corrode and make a very high resistance connection...
• Re: throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:56:20 -0800
  here are some switches looking promising... https://www.sager.com/honeywell-micro-switch-v15w-series-watertight-miniature-basic-switches/ https://www.tti.com/content...
• Re: [Syncro] Front diff lock light not blinking
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 12:33:27 +0200
  ...Still, the locks work, all controlled by the switches. Both locks engage, you have to drive it to engage them, and I can without...
• Still confused, looking for suggestions...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Warner
  Fri, 10 Aug 2001 18:14:46 GMT
  ...But I think if that were the case I would see drop offs in pressure that would cause either of the switches to send...
• Re: Oil pressure light
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Mon, 10 Nov 2014 10:43:56 -0500
  ...When that oil warning buzzer is sounding the oil warning led should also be blinking. > > 1986 and newer vans have 2 oil pressure switches...
• Re: Galley LED recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Sat, 7 May 2016 08:18:12 -0400
  ...I put a strip the whole length above the table/sink/stove, but switched it so two halves were controlled by separate switches. I...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 16 Jan 2014 19:46:46 -0800
  ...Throttle body switches out of limits and need adjusting. > > Anyone have any ideas about this? > > Thanks, > > John >
• Re: tailgate light switch ground
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Apr 2013 12:20:00 -0400
  ...Just like the sliding door switch, westies don't have it, but both switches are useful even when camping. > > alistair
• Re: Headlights Out
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone Greene
  Thu, 12 Nov 1998 19:29:16 -0500
  ...Ah yeah, I from a three time experiance with failed ignition switches can tell you to look no further! I wouldn't want to...
• Re: Synthetic Oil Question
  Historical mailing list - Max Fenner
  Fri, 12 Feb 1999 12:01:49 -0400
  ...Vanagons experience a problem in the oil flow and with the switches, synthetic oil cures that - or part of the problem. VW recommends an...