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• Re: Robert Lilley's upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Tue, 18 Jan 2000 13:01:46 -0800
  At 08:16 AM 01/19/2000 -0800, you wrote: >Yes, NEON! Here you go, get a big bass system and flash them with...
• Electrical System Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Ray Reinhard
  Sat, 9 Dec 2000 16:07:15 -0700
  ...Other parts of the electrical system (e.g., parking lights, interior lights, dashboard lights, turn signals, emergency flashers) work fine. When I turn the...
• emissions test failed
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Madsen
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 11:22:54 -0400
  ...PASS Ken Madsen, Toronto, Ontario 87GL (Flash) 87 Golf Diesel (Smokey) 95 Jetta GLX (Black Beauty)
• Re: Tweak yer heater output!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 11:27:02 -0500
  At 09:57 AM 11/18/2002, David Brodbeck wrote: >OTOH, the "it's too late and your head gaskets are now toast" flashing...
• Re: rear defroster
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 21 Nov 2002 12:51:27 -0800
  ...Start counting from the left or use a flashlight to see the numbers below the fuses. Mark Dan Barrett wrote: > > Folks, > When I flip...
• Re: USB Van devices?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 2 Nov 2021 13:30:46 -0700
  ...Can > charge if left in skylight. > USB flash light and USB head lamp. I leave these in the glove box and > charge up now...
• Re: '91 westfalia 2000 bucks in Louisiana on Craigslist...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 3 Jun 2014 09:16:53 -0500
  ...on it > and wants it gone. > > i actually have a nice flash silver sliding door and hatch sitting in my > barn.. and the fact...
• Re: vanagon speed
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:18:06 -0500
  ...Of course, If the gauge goes full scale and the light flashes, _ then_ you're in deep doo-doo. (can I say that?- Oh...
• '56 bus electrical - Not yet!
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Mon, 4 Mar 1996 21:02:40 -0800 (PST)
  ...Thom -- > A flashlight is a case for holding dead batteries. Thom Fitzpatrick thom@calweb.com - http://www.calweb.com/~thom Keeper of the Barndoor...
• Re: Recomended Deep Cycle Battery Brand?
  Historical mailing list - Beckett Cantrell
  Sat, 17 Jun 2000 21:34:13 EDT
  Two sixes nose to tail( 12v combined, wired just like batt.s in a flashlight), gives you more run time. The 12v gives you...
• Re: Strange Electrical Problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott De Santi
  Tue, 1 Jan 2002 12:31:38 EST
  ...sunset) I managed to navigate with careful use of high-beam flashing and a couple of well placed honks to warn fauna and friends...
• Timing '91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 10:17:29 -0700
  ...I'm trying to use a timing light on my Westy and get no "flash" when I press the trigger. Using the battery under...
• Re: Is a black interior common??
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 23:52:53 EDT
  ...1985 flash silver, sunroof, and a black/grey > interior. I've never seen this interior and was wondering if it was common > is it...
• Re: glowing oil light
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 07:44:00 -0600
  ...Where should I > start? > Thzanks! > -Mike What year??? Steady or flashing? Buzzer too or just light? Idling or at speed? What weight oil? Did...
• Oil Pressure System Confusion...
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Sat, 30 Jun 2007 20:24:14 -0400
  Regarding the dynamic pressure warning system on the 86 and ups; I get a flashing light and buzzer scenario at idle once in a...
• Re: Verdier Solar Powered Bus
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 28 May 2007 21:07:55 -0700
  ...Perhaps someday the silly flash animation will show WHERE the engine supposedly will be. Honestly, they need to get more than just four design...
• Re: Source for 12V LED interior lights?
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Fri, 13 Aug 2004 00:10:44 -0700
  Here's the actual flashlight : http://www.cyberguys.com/templates/searchdetail.asp?T1=142+0365 As I said its German made and uses two...
• Re: '82 Westy comprehensive head/tail light upgrade.
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:21:07 -0500
  ...I might try to install the LED bulb as a marker light, > but stick woth the conventional bulb for flashers. Will need > some custom...
• Re: Won't Start in St. Helena, Napa County
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 30 Nov 2014 10:02:18 -0500
  ...going on. ..whether > you get flashes while cranking or not. > > or in a rare case dim or intermittant flashes ( saw that on a Subaru...
• Next CCC trip (8/15-8/17)
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Tue, 05 Aug 1997 19:17:21 -0700
  ...This means a flashlight and perhaps a 'glow stick' or mini flash light. You'll also want to wear jeans, boots, and a long...
• Re: Blinking coolant light...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 5 May 2000 08:26:39 -0700
  ...If your van is an '84 or earlier, a bad connection with the fluid level sensor will cause both the light to flash and...
• Re: Electrical gremlin dash brake light
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 25 Apr 2021 17:37:32 -0400
  ...I switch on my high beams, or honk the horn, the temp light flashes for the duration of the beep. > > Fun! > > Jeff > 85 Westfalia
• Re: the mysterious flash of the coolant light
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 29 May 2012 12:42:04 -0400
  At 12:21 PM 5/29/2012, neil n wrote: >went out after a few seconds >stayed on for quite a while. > >Last night...
• Re: Radius rod question?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 11 May 2012 13:13:01 -0400
  ...With or without flashing red and blue lights? Or, again in the nature of protection, "Worm and parcel with the lay; turn and serve...
• Blinking Temp Light
  Historical mailing list - Mister Tom
  Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:56:08 -0800
  When I start my '87 Syncro Westy the LED flashes as it should, then stops. Recently it has been coming back on blinking, sometimes...
• What's Your Dream VW Bus?
  Historical mailing list - THE BUSLADY
  Sat, 13 Sep 1997 02:32:50 -0500
  howfun :-} I want a 1991 fully loaded Westie, with low miles...ok i can dream! color would be blue or the same Flash Silver...
• Update on the time until the blinking light goes out with distilled water
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 15:07:11 EDT
  ...Disconnect with the engine running to make sure the light starts flashing. Robert
• Re: HELP Flashing red temp light!
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Ryan
  Sat, 28 Apr 2001 17:29:20 EDT
  In a message dated 4/25/2001 8:17:14 PM Pacific Daylight Time, motresyklman@lynchburg.net writes: << I checked the maintenance schedule book...
• Re: gun hiding?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 16:00:31 -0800
  ...Matthew Bulley" <gmbulley@BULLEY-HEWLETT.COM> said: > When encountering a tailgater I typically do the 'flash' brake lights > thing... if that doesn't get...
• Re: More Instrument cluster electrical gemlins
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 12:16:53 -0800
  ...My fuel gauge, temp gauge, > little flashy red light all don't work on my > 84 Waterboxer. And the clock runs slow! > > I suspect...
• testing coolant level sensor?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sun, 6 Apr 2008 13:20:45 -0400
  ...However, when I unplugged mine, and then started the van, the light flashed for a few seconds like always, then went out as always...
• Re: Coolant light keeps blinking when it's really cold.
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 15:46:26 -0500
  ...had this happen when coolant level was borderline low, it would flash when cold but as soon as the engine warmed a bit the...
• Re: Temp gauge / false reading
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 20 Apr 2015 20:14:41 -0400
  On the 84 the low coolant system flashes the light and causes the gauge to read high. Pull the low coolant controller out of...
• Re: flashing coolant light
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 31 Dec 2001 11:38:04 -0500
  ...31, 2001 11:27 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: flashing coolant light Hi All, My '87 Westy is giving a bit of...
• Re: my vw experience (lacking)
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 21:48:36 -0800
  ...I turned on my emergency flasher hoping the idiot in back would notice that traffic was not moving. Amazing how well the Bimmer handled...
• Re: Erratic temp LED and gauge needle......Followup
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Wed, 30 Oct 2019 22:07:12 -0400
  ...With key turned to "on", normal flashing of temperature LED for 3 seconds. With key turned to "start", motor fired up just fine; but...
• Re: VW OBD Handheld Code Reader Questions (Jetta conversion)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 13 Oct 2010 23:39:12 -0700
  ...Jumper pins in the port and read the flashes. > The Haynes manual on OBD-II is quite good reading, btw. > Good to know. I...
• my bad cop story..(was: Re: Just Cause
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 May 2002 02:42:42 EDT
  ...and had pulled over to the shoulder and left the van idling w/ headlights on, but no flashers and crawled back into the passenger...
• Re: adding resister to center 1.9 coolant temp gauge?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 6 Jul 2010 17:45:06 -0700
  ...33 ohms = HOT!!! and FLASHING led 50 ohms = hot but not flashing 67 ohms = just above the led 100 ohms = at or just below...
• Euro-Elec: 91 Volkswagen Vanagon, idiot lights, oil light
  Historical mailing list - "Richard Meissenheimer (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 09:51:46 -0500
  ...flashing ____________________________________________________________ After installing replacement engine, oil light flashes when engine is warm and idling. I installed a new grey oil pressure sensor in the...
• Re: What is kept in my van..
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 12 Jul 2007 10:48:25 -0700
  we have this flashlight in our westie ... and it is not only wonderful for all lighting occasions it is drooled over by almost everyone...
• 1988 GL - Headlights out - need wiring circuit diagrams
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 28 Dec 2012 10:19:09 -0600
  ...So now two switches - neither work, AND now neither give the characteristic high beam flash when the dimmer stalk is activated. Since I moved...
• Re: radio
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:58:54 -0500
  ...I decided on the keys in pocket solution- interrupt power using a rocker switch in the blank position underneath the 4way flasher switch. Geo...
• Re: Great Job Guys!!
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Fri, 18 Jul 1997 10:53:25 -0700
  ...wanted to give a quick toot of the horn and a flash of the headlights >to Chris and Ron.....great job guys!!! > >Now all...
• 1986 dash lights
  Historical mailing list - John Elliott
  Sun, 31 Jan 1999 13:28:59 EST
  ...Also the water temperature gauge flashes just after warm until it gets hot. Any ideas on what these are? I haven't got the...
• Re: Robert Lilley's upgrades,was: Transplant - - Subaru or ???? Need feedback.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 08:16:47 -0800
  Yes, NEON! Here you go, get a big bass system and flash them with the beat! http://crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S-Aw2peBkz0cg/ProdView...
• Re: Rabbit idiot lights
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 11 Jun 2000 11:53:10 -0700
  ...singular > arrow centered above the idiot lights that in my > Rabbit flashes an > intermittent orange. What is it telling me? > > ____________________________________________________________________ > Get your own FREE...
• Photos of my new wheels
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 15:58:28 -0500
  ...I will be driving down to Miami tomorrow morning, so if you're on I-95 between Cocoa and Boynton Beach, flash your lights...
• Headlight/turn signal ????
  Historical mailing list - Mike Lawrence
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 10:18:12 -0800
  ...Also the emergency flashers do the same don't work with headlights on but work OK when the headlight are not on. By the...
• LVC: Portable propane Hot water heater
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 2 Jun 2005 22:38:32 -0400
  ...I wonder how it regulates the propane so as not to just flash the water into steam if you stop pumping? Edward
• Re: Trip photos
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 21 Apr 2007 13:10:46 -0600
  ...We can at least do the headlight-flashy-thing. Bob Stevens Salt Lake '87 Westy Syncro "Passion Fruit" >Has me looking at my mappy...
• Re: '84 Vanagon 1.9 engine oil pressure switch etc
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 27 May 2017 18:55:47 -0400
  ...At more than light throttle, oil pressure light flashes at same periodic manner than if sensor disconnected. If I am say at 2500 rpm...
• Help with coolant light flashing randomly - no leaks
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 19:54:42 -0700
  ...I am having problems figuring out what to fix or replace to make the frigin flashing coolant light stop. This is intermittent. You start...
• Re: Oil pressure switches
  Historical mailing list - Johan Nyberg
  Thu, 6 May 1999 14:29:39 +0100
  ...It would be interesting to know when the buzzer is buzzing, and when the light is flashing. It shouldn't buzz below 2000 rpm...
• Re: propex heater problems
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:24:03 -0500
  ...The red light does not flash. I assume it would do that > reasonably soon after the fan goes off, say within a minute? No...
• Re: Turn signal issue now
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 18 May 2021 23:24:16 +0000
  I once recommended this procedure:  Take out Emergency Flasher switch.  Spray Contact cleaner into switch.  Actuate it like 25 times.  Spray another dose into...
• Re: one last effort to get the temp control gauge under control
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:57:15 -0800
  my '84 had the full hot/flashing LED problem, here is what I did. I went to the vanagon.com archives http://gerry.vanagon...
• Re: Digifant electrical/fuel problem; kinda long.
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 19 Apr 1998 02:40:15 -0400
  ...87 GL Syncro #1 Wolfram gray "Flash" > 87 GL Syncro #2 dove blue met. "The Blue Flash" > 87 GL Syncro #3 Wolfram gray > 87...
• Re: flashing light
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 7 Feb 2006 06:36:39 -0800
  ...relay out of the main relay panel and see if the flashing stops. Remove the plastic cover from the fuse panel and look above...
• Re: Instrument Cluster Woes
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 15 Feb 2006 12:07:43 -0500
  ...Then it went on "Steady" and the turn signal lights wouldn't flash. Also, the hazard switch didn't cause the lights to flash...