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• Re: what is it
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:05:10 -0700
  ...what is it | |I did a check on my ground wires and general tightness on all |electrical connectors today. Found three potential problems |with...
• Coolant Temp Sensors (Gauge)
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Thu, 19 May 2005 21:33:52 -0400
  ...The sensor itself has a brass taper threaded body with a black or phenolic / plastic looking insulator, and a round stem / disc connector on...
• Re: Light on auxilliary battery - easy procedure
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 15 Sep 2007 09:44:13 -0700
  ...5) Now remove the big red multiple connector plug from behind the fusebox (The B connector on page 97.119). Put on your reading...
• Re: Head lights
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 22:13:29 -0500
  ...The extra highbeam you'll have to switch the electrical connector for the highbeam. If you go and of the above routes you'll...
• Re: Leaky Filler Tube 75 Campmobile
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Jun 1996 01:20:43, -0500
  ...Before trying to remove the rubber connector I checked dealer- $90 for a stupid piece of fat hose, and had no time to wait...
• intermittent nostart/stalling disease
  Historical mailing list - Frank Terhaar-Yonkers
  Thu, 21 May 1998 10:00:53 -0400
  ...The computer had been sitting on a foam cushion where I left it last time I cleaned the connector contacts - the van had been...
• Re: rear view mirror swap?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 18 Aug 96 00:54:53 CDT
  ...anyway, the wires have a snap-together plastic connector, but the connector won't fit throught the hole. so you have to remove the...
• engine crank but no start
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 27 Sep 2018 11:58:48 -0700
  ...So we went thru the process of checking fuel pump, ignition switch, AFM connector, Hall sensor, plugs etc etc... no start.. but then out...
• Re: H-4 wiring plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 24 Jun 1999 15:00:57 -0700
  ...These connectors are not the same as those used for the H-4 bulbs. I was under the belief that any round headlight van...
• Re: VW part# 025919101
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 4 Jul 2004 09:55:48 -0700
  That 3 pin connector is not used. It is there for use by a special tester that VW once used. You can remove it...
• Re: Power loss when engine wet and cold
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Fri, 12 Oct 2007 08:59:34 -0700
  ...Those connectors are interesting, but way pricey! --- TC <trclark@SHAW.CA> wrote: > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Tom Forhan" <fourwdvw@YAHOO.COM> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: Another D15 connector failure example- The fix!
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 26 Feb 2022 22:50:07 -0700
  On 20 Feb , 2022, at 9:50 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote: > > not “know” but “with” I figured You had meant to...
• Vanagon list pictures
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Sat, 18 Nov 2017 18:07:04 -0500
  ...that are linked to list postings? I'd like to make available some pictures of my successful instrument pod repair and connector replacement. Ed
• that rear defogger question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 2 Dec 2011 13:25:08 -0800
  no need to find the T1a connector. I found another break in the hatch boot section of the wiring run... had to pull a...
• Re: pwr mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Chayan Srisawat
  Wed, 22 Dec 1999 13:05:30 +0700
  ...I will try to clean connectors inside and check the result. Mine is '89 Carat, syncro in Blue. Chayan Srisawat [text/html]
• Re: SA headlight upgrade
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 10:40:35 -0600
  ...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-Vanagon-Headlight-Buckets-Connectors-for-Upgrade_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1205Q7c39Q3a1Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c240Q3a1318QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem120314870096QQitemZ120314870096 Gracias, Miguel
• Re: Dash Panel interchange.
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Tue, 27 Feb 2001 09:41:25 -0500
  Don't cut any wires, just open up the 14-pin connector and re-arrange the wires as needed. You will have to run...
• Help! High Idle speed
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Sat, 22 Sep 2001 07:57:18 EDT
  ...It has a female spade bit connector on a thin brown wire. There is a (12 guage?) green wire, about 4 inches long with...
• hesitation troubleshooting--re previous post by Steve Cotsford
  Historical mailing list - Seth Bruggeman
  Sat, 1 Dec 2001 13:16:47 -0800
  ...Does this mean that the connector should be removed and each wire soldered to each other--i.e. duplicating the effect of the connector...
• Re: Where is Coolant Temperature Sender?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Wed, 20 Aug 1997 17:44:55 -0400
  ...clean off the electrical connector and clip it back on.>>snip As Joel said, I just cleaned the connector and all was fine again...
• Re: Dash Instrument Cluster for '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 14:27:16 EST
  ...Then there is an adjustment of a few wires going into the cluster via this 14 pin connector. Merely have to change the pins...
• Re: Trouble coming my way? Starter delay
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 1 Apr 2006 12:51:20 -0500
  ...I cleaned the battery posts and connectors, the battery ground where it attaches to the body, the ring terminals at the starter, the push...
• High Idle speed
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Thu, 20 Sep 2001 09:55:36 EDT
  ...It has a female spade bit connector on a thin brown wire. There is a (12 guage?) green wire, about 4 inches long with...
• Re: ... and onto the next thing ...
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 7 Sep 2014 19:01:55 -1000
  ...On 9/7/2014 4:38 PM, mark drillock wrote: > Yes, later vans used a switch with a single 2 pin connector instead of...
• Re: Are all 2.1 engines digifant?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 4 May 2014 11:09:32 -0700
  ...Those female spade connectors provide quite a strong grip to the male spade. Since that part can see moisture, I suspect these connectors are...
• Re: Never mind! (Was Re: HELP! (mystery wire under cabinet))
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:55:03 -0700
  ...Out of the same "hose" that carries the 3 wires that > become a > > single connector to go to the fridge, there is another single...
• Correct use of Dielectric grease?
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Tue, 9 Jun 2009 22:07:09 -0700
  Hello folks, I was reading the discussion about high powered headlights overheating some connectors, and again I saw mention that use of dielectric grease...
• HELP! MY RADIATOR FAN QUIT!
  Historical mailing list - Scott DeSanti
  Wed, 1 Jul 1998 21:58:42 EDT
  ...There's 12v getting to the positive connector on the back of the fan but nothing happens. I ohmed out the big green resistor...
• Re: Hall Sender Connector "Loose"
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 18:31:54 -0400
  ...I noticed that in my '87 syncro wesfalia the hall sender connector > sticking out of the distributor is loose. One of it's shoulders...
• Digitool wannabes - I have twelve 35 pin ECU connectors for sale!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 29 Apr 2001 19:41:35 -0700
  Volks While doing my weekend inventory and I have set aside twelve 35 pin female ECU connectors. These are the same connects as used...
• Re: Spare Parts List - Input
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 10:41:42 -0400
  On Wed, 28 Aug 2002, Ryan Heidcamp wrote: > I would however, take a small tool box, pliers, wrenches, sockets, > screwdrivers, wire strippers, wire connectors...
• Re: Update on brake indicator light
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 11 May 2005 20:23:54 -0700
  ...Unplugging the connector to the fluid cap should force a good fluid level reading, with no jumper. Mark Ed wrote: >I checked the switch...
• Re: Coolant pipe connection
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:13:28 -0400
  ...Some have broken the nipple off the connector at the firewall, cut back the little webbing, and put a hose on what's left...
• Re: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 30 Aug 2017 11:45:20 -0700
  I just remove the zip tie to give some slack on the AFM harness, put some dielectric grease on the connector and make sure...
• Re: Web Site
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 23 Aug 2014 09:06:41 -0700
  The battery jumper setup you are talking about uses Anderson Power Pole connectors, very heavy duty stuff and good for that application. One good...
• 02 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Street Bugs
  Tue, 17 Dec 1996 02:15:37 GMT
  ...the problem was a corroded connector. just cleaned it up and back in business. later Jonce
• Re: Intake manifold connectors 2.1l
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 16:14:20 -0500
  Stan Wilder wrote: Just use raidiator hose, it works just fine on my car for five years now. It only contacts fuel when your...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 12 Oct 2001 - Special issue (#2001-1257)
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 14 Oct 2001 18:55:45 EDT
  ...Connected it to my heater hose with a barbed connector. BenT
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:27:18 -0400
  ...I couldn't see the speaker connectors. But seeing your dual cigarette lighter outlets jogged me into thinking, why not just use those? Problem...
• Re: 73 Safare update - curtains/cabinets/carpet/CB/cool!
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 16 May 1995 18:47:15 -0700 (PDT)
  ...This won't work if the connectors have the plastic coverings, of course. You hold the soldering iron on the connector at the point...
• Re: Replacing Temp Gauge
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 25 Aug 2002 18:38:32 -0700
  ...First try shorting the 2 pins of the connector after you unplug it from the sender. Use a straightened paper clip or some such...
• Re: I Instrument cluster wiring... Help Needed... late model
  Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
  Sat, 3 Apr 2004 22:44:58 -0800
  ...It doesn't matter which way that >connector is plugged in. I'm now enjoying a functional clock.... >John > >John Meeks wrote: >Hello listees...
• Re: hall unit needed for 81 California Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Sun, 20 Mar 2005 20:57:54 -0600
  ...He also needs the > > connectors. Does anyone out there have a good hall unit and > connectorsthey are willing to part with? If so, please...
• Rough/nonexistent idle
  Historical mailing list - Danny Fuller
  Mon, 17 Jan 2000 13:33:57 -0800
  ...Bentley has some diagnostic tests for the idle stabilizer, which involves measuring amperage when a single connector is connected or disconnected, can't seem...
• Busted ignition lock
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Mar 95 10:14:23 PST
  ...It won't engage the plastic electrical connector switch I took the steering wheel off and removed the metal housing that contains the lock...
• Engine ground straps
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 6 Jun 1999 17:53:13 -0700
  ...I was surprised that the replacement connectors installed by the VW dealer with the rebuilt engine (5 years ago) were the cheap crimp on...
• Re: CIGARETTE LIGHTER REMOVAL
  Historical mailing list - madsen
  Mon, 6 Dec 1999 13:30:30 -0500
  ...I've > tried in vain to pull the connector off by reaching inside the dash but it > doesn't pull straight off. Using a...
• odometer stopped
  Historical mailing list - John Lunetta
  Tue, 22 Jul 2003 17:21:54 EDT
  ...It seems the rather weak connector to the printed circuit was at fault. I had to play with it and reinsert it several times...
• Apparent leak between the city water hookup and the interior
  Historical mailing list - Tim Beidel
  Sun, 1 Aug 2004 22:43:05 -0400
  ...I'd like to take the city water connector off and see if there is a leak right at the fixture itself, but it...
• Re: Smell of burning plastic
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:18:34 -0400
  ...Check your fuse block (especially the connectors on the back side). If you added fog lights or something similar to the system, you may...
• re: Rich Running.
  Historical mailing list - Richard Crisafulli
  Fri, 30 Jun 95 15:55:41 EDT
  ...Use a star washer between the connector stack and the metal. Make sure the connectors are bright and shiny. They're brass and you...
• Re: Differences between 82 and 83 turn signals?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:01:31 -0500
  ...With the key on the turn led should come on every > time you touch the grounded jumper to that lead of the switch connector...
• Re: fuel cutout
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:43:58 -0800
  ...Seated properly? Are connections clean? > wires/connectors from any engine sensors > wires/connectors at fuel pump > wires/connectors at fuel pump and/or power...
• Re: Cough, Choke, Splutter!
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 11:42:47 -0500
  ...When I look at mine, I see a spade > connector for the signal > wire, and a double connector for the heater wire. > Nothing that...
• Re: Another D15 connector failure example- The fix!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 28 Feb 2022 19:08:19 -0800
  ...I think the fire and the connector unrelated. I do think that 86.5 model year and newer vans should have the d15 connector...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 6 Nov 2012 18:27:19 -0800
  ...http://www.marinco.com/product/adhesive-lined-heat-shrink-butt-connectors Those look excellent! Neil. On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 5:36 PM...
• Re: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 4 Sep 2017 12:27:25 -0600
  ...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: Intermittent blinking of oil light
  Historical mailing list - Sam Bateman
  Tue, 16 Jun 1998 22:29:57 EDT
  ...What I found was a plastic snap-on cover over the connector on the sensor down below and to the left of the crank...
• Re: Engine Dies/Vacuum test
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Thu, 4 May 2000 10:47:13 +0100
  ...Not sure where to look?? > >Electrical connector at distributor -- they break and short out. No >promise, but it would cause that sort of trouble...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons: connectors?
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 17:37:28 -0800
  ...do drum up an an ICU replacement, are the I/O connectors > available? I don't have a 2.1 so I don't...