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  • Re: Blue foil tragedy
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Fri, 6 Aug 2010 06:07:05 -0700
    ...which means you might be� missing high and low rpm oil pressure warning, and evidently, charging warning -� if the battery symbol light doesn't...
  • Re: WARNING: VW Lawyers are on the loose again!
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Fri, 14 Apr 2000 10:12:34 -0300
    ...Malcolm David wrote: > Warning! The Volkswagen lawyers are on the loose. > > I don't really want to get too much in to the contents...
  • Re: coolent level sensor
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Tue, 13 Nov 2001 07:25:59 -0800
    Sure, the Coolant Warning Unit Relay or whatever you want to call it is above and to the forward left of the relay panel...
  • Re: Is Your Oil Pressure Buzzer Too Quiet?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sun, 26 Oct 2008 19:30:37 -0700
    ...Maybe gives a little more advance warning of things to come. Like buzzers going off! Neil. On Sun, Oct 26, 2008 at 6:10...
  • Re: Vanagon overheating on trip
    Historical mailing list - Michael
    Sun, 19 Jul 2015 17:36:30 -0400
    ...Great! Until now, now the needle is slightly above the >> coolant >>> warning light and the light flashes its angry warning to me. >>>> >>>> 4. Coolant...
  • Re: Borescope: Inspect Transaxle 3/4 Slider Hub?
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Seurynck
    Fri, 15 Sep 2017 18:37:57 +0000
    ...Curiously there was no audible warning from that bearing. The only warning was that the shifting became increasingly difficult. Thx for your help! patrick...
  • Re: Coolant level warning light - '88 GL - 2.1 WBX
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Thu, 5 Jan 2017 22:37:32 -0700
    Have You checked the CoolantLevel in the ExpansionTank ~ If that is OK then it might be a Dirty Sensor or Bad Connections/Wires in...
  • Re: Usb outlet and voltmeter
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Sun, 17 Apr 2016 21:50:27 -0300
    ...I’m warning you now, if you ever park next to the Hyena, you just might get de-blinged. Nice job. > On 17-Apr...
  • beeper for hand brake
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Thu, 23 Oct 2014 10:32:20 -0700
    ...so is there any small beeper to be wired the red light for audio warning? Anyone did this yet? any suggestion to help? this...
  • Oil Filter & Oil Pressure - 1982 A-C M/T Vanagon/Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Dor�
    Sun, 27 Sep 2009 13:35:09 -0400
    ...Would an incorrect filter cause the warning lamp to illuminate? What, in the design of the filter, causes a variance like that? Thanks, Joe
  • Re: more for sale ... Houston/Galveston, TX area ... /F
    Historical mailing list - william killian
    Tue, 21 Nov 1995 14:43:03 -0500 (EST)
    Warning Smart Aleck response. No reason to read further if you hate stupid stuff... On Tue, 21 Nov 1995, Joel Walker wrote: > 1989 Vanagon...
  • dual battery relay
    Historical mailing list - Morris H. Arthur
    Thu, 16 May 1996 09:48:24 -0400
    ...The switching signal (smaller wire) is usually wired to the alternator warning light. If you don't have a service manual with camper wiring...
  • The little red light
    Historical mailing list - Kate McLaughlin
    Wed, 11 Aug 1999 22:58:25 -0400
    ...Anyway, I've noticed that the warning light for the coolant has been staying on after I start her up. The problem usually resolves...
  • Re: Rear wheel axle nut torque
    Historical mailing list - Dana E Hager
    Sat, 21 Aug 1999 13:47:26 -0700
    ...It also has warnings of only using a 10 slot nut, correct torque and using a new cotter pin. It does not list any...
  • Re: [Re: [EBay Scam - word of warning ](longish)]
    Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
    Wed, 11 Apr 2001 10:12:16 MDT
    well ebay is close to where i live and heard of them when the first came out, LONG story short never liked the consept...
  • trucks with "balls" or whatever/F
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 17 Oct 2003 17:21:34 -0700
    ...http://www.bumpernuts.com/ (warning, maybe offensive to some, who knows?) Alistair -- '82 Westy -> diesel converted to gas in '94 albell@uvic.ca http...
  • Warning! Do not use...
    Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
    Wed, 17 Jan 2007 12:34:03 -0500
    stainless steel bolts on your muffler/catalytic converter. The more experienced among us know this already. I thought I'd beat the corrosion problem...
  • Re: Propane Warning Stickers
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 31 Dec 2007 23:45:57 EST
    In a message dated 12/31/07 5:12:23 PM Eastern Standard Time, bill@TREADWAYREALTYGROUP.COM writes: > Just repainted my westy and the...
  • Re: Extreme Warning .... beware of jake4parts
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:03:19 +0000
    Ken wrote: "That is the only way you are going to get rid of this dude who uses his religion as a cloak for...
  • Re: Fw: Virus Warning! (YET ANOTHER HOAX)
    Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
    Wed, 21 Mar 2001 11:43:40 -0600
    The following warning turns out to be another hoax. Here is why (again): At 11:38 AM 3/21/01 -0500, Greg K. wrote...
  • Re: Vanagon rear hatchback supports WARNING!
    Historical mailing list - karen k
    Mon, 28 Aug 2006 16:51:33 -0700
    ...Vanagon rear hatchback supports WARNING! >Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2006 18:37:47 -0400 > >By the way, Karen, > >When I first ordered my pair...
  • Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
    Historical mailing list - James
    Tue, 4 Mar 2014 23:29:30 -0500
    ...Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Again the OBDII systems test many of the systems. They...
  • Re: Temp Warning Light Mystery
    Historical mailing list - Steve Bergin
    Sat, 19 Sep 1998 23:40:50 -0500
    ...The > coolant level and composition is correct, the engine runs fine, and the > temperature is perfectly normal, but once in awhile the temp warning...
  • Coolant light mysteries continued!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 30 Sep 2022 13:59:48 +0000
    ...The logic to turn on or blink the warning light is strictly within the gauge itself. Upon power up it should blink for short...
  • Re: Brakes dashboard light -- DANGER?
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sun, 9 Apr 2017 22:26:16 -0600
    ...I can't say for sure the brake warning light wasn't on when I > drove it Saturday after the replacement. > > But -- no cruise...
  • canadian road trip
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 14 Jul 1996 23:27:34 -0700
    ...Any detours, suggestions, warnings, etc would be most welcome. Oh, just out of curiousity - anyone know what kind of condition the road between Bella...
  • Re: WBX Digifant Ground Check. No Continuity Between Some Points.
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sat, 9 Jun 2012 17:14:06 -0700
    Warning. While that diagram is labeled 87 it isn't really. It looks like it was drawn from the error plagued Bentley 88/89...
  • Re: Re(2): wasserboxer oil buzzer warning = Fram
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 2 Feb 1996 20:49:20 -0500
    In a message dated 96-02-02 04:33:58 EST, kstanley@cas.org writes: >I never noticed an effect from oil level. I...
  • Re: vanagon turbo diesel gearing
    Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
    Sun, 21 Mar 1999 23:38:17 -0500
    ...please give me location of junkyard so I can post a warning sign to any others who think this gearbox will work in their...
  • WARNING Dennis Haynes is distributing Happy99 !! DO NOT EXECUTE!
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Sun, 18 Apr 1999 17:44:06 -0700
    >X-Spanska: Yes >Date: Sun, 18 Apr 1999 17:27:58 -0700 >Reply-To: Dennis Haynes <dhaynes57@EMAIL.MSN.COM> >Sender: Vanagon Mailing List...
  • Re: Warning: Don't buy cheap exterior mirrors
    Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
    Mon, 6 May 2002 13:14:07 -0500
    KW-- writes: "Side views should be adjusted so that you can see just a bit of the van reflected as a visual reference point...
  • Re: Warning!!! Check Your Speedometer - What a Sad, Sad Example
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 16 May 2002 05:18:57 -0400
    At 04:42 AM 5/16/2002, Andrew Grebneff wrote: >Matric is the ONLY system which makes any sense. The meter itself may >be...
  • Re: BGT: Unique! 1989 Dehler-Profi T3 Syncro 16"
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Fri, 11 Nov 2005 14:04:58 -0500
    ...I have just finalized the purchased of a unique! 1989 Dehler-Profi > Syncro 16" Vanagon (T3). > > Malcolm - - Fair warning to anyone viewing your slideshow...
  • Re: What dumb thing do you repeatedly do with your Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 21 Sep 2012 21:19:52 -0700
    ...Maybe I could tie it in with my "headlights on but ign off" Cucharacha warning tone, your taste be dammed :) alistair On 2012-09...
  • Stereo Suggestions
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Wed, 14 Feb 2007 14:14:44 -0500
    ...Any suggestions on a head unit for my Vanagon? Prefered manufactrers, warnings, etc. I'd like a unit that has a port for plugging...
  • Re: Policy on wrong answers?
    Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
    Thu, 12 Apr 2007 10:57:46 -0700
    Matt wrote: > Apparently there is a limit of two incorrect answers before you get a > warning from a > moderator. I suspect if this were...
  • Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
    Sun, 2 Mar 2014 10:43:43 -0800
    ...rpm > of 3700 or 65mph~ > > There is not any gauge or warning light that will overcome driver > ignorance. How many stories are there of...
  • Re: Coolant bottle harbinger - opinions?
    Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
    Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:57:39 -0700
    ...When the warning light came on I killed the engine and coasted to a > stop. Here's hoping i haven't done any damage...
  • Re: list member ripped me off $140!
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:57:01 -0700
    ...list member ripped me off $140! Just a warning to anyone about a list member that is not honest, a cheat or just plain...
  • Re: '85 Temp. "Warning Light of Doom" - Question
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Tue, 4 Jun 1996 19:07:18 -0500
    ...The warning light blinked on start then went out,(normal ops), temp guage goes up as it warms up. Does anyone really know? Rob...
  • Overheating
    Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
    Sat, 3 Oct 1998 20:31:40 -0500
    ...and then the temp needle never got past the coolant level warning light. And secondary cooling fans came on only very rarely. The '88...
  • Re: Rear brake warning signs?
    Historical mailing list - kfilc
    Mon, 20 Oct 2003 12:18:13 -0000
    ...Rear brake warning signs? > Near the end of our last road trip, I heard some scraping from the rear end > when applying brakes which...
  • Re: Coolant temp warning lamp glitch?
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Mon, 23 Aug 2004 15:10:27 -0700
    ...Good for her. :-) M --- Michael Elliott <j.michael.elliott@ADELPHIA.NET> wrote: > After about 5 minutes the red coolant warning lamp under the temp...
  • Re: aircooled intake elbow - Speedo Cable
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Tue, 5 Oct 2004 11:01:58 -0700
    ...EGR warning box)... > > http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=251957803E > > - Ron Salmon > The Bus Depot, Inc. > www.busdepot.com > (215) 234-VWVW > Warning on...
  • Re: I guess if I'm putting on a tencentlife oil cooler . . .
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Sun, 10 Apr 2011 07:15:42 -0700
    ...Do > you really want to not get a warning anyway with only 3.5 psi of oil > pressure? <Suddenly feeling singled out for asking...
  • Re: coolant leak story
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Wed, 28 Nov 2012 08:04:40 -0800
    ...I've used the older non-dynamic oil pressure warning system with a simple low oil pressure warning light and an oil pressure analog...
  • Update and question inline VW Van block swap (in progress)
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sat, 18 Sep 2010 11:19:14 -0700
    ...The oil pressure warning light, however...stays dark with key on-- motor off.)...then it lights up (flickering sometimes) when the motor starts and...
  • WARNING !! Re: Substitute Fuel Pump #
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Mon, 4 Oct 2004 07:11:24 -0400
    ...Caution! fuel vapors and sparks = bomb! big explosion! Fire! WARNING WARNING !!!! ERic jimt wrote: >On 10/3/04 11:44 PM, "Al and Sue...
  • Re: HELP! Instrument Cluster Gremlins!
    Historical mailing list - Mary Creasy
    Fri, 21 Oct 2005 14:08:57 -0400
    ...Turning on the light switch kills the oil pressure warning and the water temp warning light flashes for a few seconds as if you...
  • WARNING: doing business with Jon-reed Hathaway
    Historical mailing list - David Johnson
    Wed, 4 Aug 2004 17:13:59 -0700
    ...involved with the VW community(LIMBO), and perhaps a broad distribution(warning) will save others from giving there money away. Sorry for the rant...
  • Sure power 1315 warning/recall
    Historical mailing list - Troy
    Sat, 27 Aug 2011 13:22:15 -0800
    I was in the process of ordering a surepower 1314, and got a note back from the vendors saying that none will be available...
  • Door question..
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 12 Nov 2010 10:27:00 -0800
    ...tilted, and they swing closed on my legs, feet, whatever, without warning. I'd like to fix that if anyone knows how. Don Hanson
  • Re: Need:instument pod frame
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 15 Aug 1996 22:27:00 -0400
    ...are all you guys with the broken screw bosses holding your instruments and warning lites on?Bubblegum? Ed Berroth 84 Westy Wolf 87 Stinkcrow
  • Re: Fan belt(replaced), Noise(gone)
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Tue, 16 May 2000 13:40:37 -0700
    ...Are there any warnings before the water pump goes? Jerry
  • Re: 2.1 conversion warning--and solution
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 14 Sep 2000 08:38:26 -0700
    According to the Red Line chemist's article at http://www.vtr.org/maintain/lubricants-redline.html synthetics have a 10% better heat transfer...
  • Moving Time - Florida
    Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
    Wed, 20 Feb 2002 17:10:01 EST
    ...Also, any warnings would be good, too. Kayak rental spots also appreciated. Thanks, folks Bill Marshall 85 GL Tiico looking for new garage
  • Re: WARNING: SOUTH AFRICAN QUAD LIGHT GRILLES INCITE ROAD RAGE...
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 25 Nov 2002 11:05:14 EST
    In a message dated 11/25/02 5:27:01 AM Eastern Standard Time, androbus@YAHOO.COM writes: > I have to aggree here. I...
  • Warning - WA Dept of Trans & Chemistry
    Historical mailing list - Randy Huyck
    Sat, 23 Nov 2002 21:01:29 -0800
    Here's another reason to keep your vintage VW off the roads in Washington this winter. In a blazing display of progressive thinking, the...
  • Re: Van runs hot in traffic jams
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Tue, 1 Apr 2003 16:10:25 -0500
    ...show a very high temperature, but this is not serious as long as the warning light does not flash. George/ATL '89 WesTiico, Wernher
  • WTB: Center Dash Light
    Historical mailing list - Rodney Woten
    Thu, 26 Jun 2003 07:47:46 -0500
    ...This is the section of the dash that contains most of the warning LED's as well as the turn signal and hi-beam...