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• Re: I4 conversion speed sensor
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 22 Sep 2002 10:27:15 EDT
  ...sensor is pretty easy and cheap to make, using magnetic reed switches (the kind usually found in window alarm systems). >> Oh yes, good ol...
• Re: Update on brake indicator light
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 11 May 2005 20:23:54 -0700
  ...removed the hydraulic sensing part of the circuit and used pressure switches with fewer wires on the master cyl. I think you have the...
• Re: that little light behind the heater controls
  Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
  Sat, 10 Dec 2005 18:36:44 -0800
  ...I recently replaced all of these and the same bulb is also used on both fan switches. Even junkyard finds are spotty. I pulled...
• Re: Brake light sensor switch adj.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 10 Apr 2007 20:03:57 -0400
  ...I have a set of new switches for it ... I just haven't put them on yet. Mike Houlton, Maine Jeff Oxroad wrote: > In...
• Re: 1991 Carat - the drama continues
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 21 Jul 2016 08:38:11 -0500
  ...I supplied the new switches - and a new thermostat - to the shop. They were quite old, having been gifted to me when a local...
• Re: Water level sensor in camper tank
  Historical mailing list - Ed Wiebe
  Fri, 6 Aug 2010 20:37:56 -0700
  ...The magnet ring triggering the reed switches makes sense. I'll check out Mallahat Auto wrecking or Hogg's VW repair, and if there...
• Re: Syncro switch on dash to remove?
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Sun, 15 Nov 2015 17:06:55 -0800
  ...I ran into a snag when I got to the Syncro switches to remove. Maybe I don’t even have to remove it. Trying...
• Re: Looking for the plastic power window switch holder on the drivers side
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Thu, 4 Jun 2009 16:18:18 -0700
  ...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: Blinking Temp Light.
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 09 Jul 94 10:55:12 CDT
  ...also check all your connections for the electrics on the cooling system (the coolant level sensor, coolant temp sensor, radiator fan switches, etc.) good...
• Tan Sliding Door Interior Panel Wanted for '85
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 15:14:51 -0400
  ...that is good except the speedo is gone (tach and other guages OK) and assorted switches (headlight, flashers, defroster...). Jay Home 302-995-1712
• Re: 2.1L coolant light problem
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly
  Thu, 17 Jul 2003 11:32:22 -0600
  I believe there's a high and low pressure switch (separate switches) behind the rear left panel (next to the High pressure port), on...
• Re: 758227.jpg
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Tue, 25 Oct 2005 09:35:26 -0500
  ...my understanding that circuits are fused to protect the wiring, not to protect the device.>> Both the wiring, switches, as well as the accessory.
• Re: common electrical problems in vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:59:13 +0000
  I'd add the pedal switches for the cruise control unit. -------------- Original message -------------- From: joel walker <uncajoel@BELLSOUTH.NET> > ok, anybody else working on...
• Re: Digitool test results--no throttle switch LED at idle
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 2 Oct 2008 17:53:13 -0500
  ...If it's an old one > with two switches...adjust it. But in that case it may be a bad switch or > busted wire...
• Behr or DPD glove box AC parts for sale- parts sold
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Wed, 1 Oct 2008 10:53:43 -0400
  ...Everything is in good shape, I didn't check the switches. http://flickr.com/photos/adventurewagen/sets/72157607638128433/ Thanks and if you have any...
• Re: Throttle stop switch? Stumbles on resume throttle..
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:13:44 -0700
  ...wrote: > Don, as you may know, the throttle switch , actually 2 switches, is called the wide-open throttle switch and the idle switch . > Wide...
• Re: 88 Vanagon with Power Windows, No Power to Switches - HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:25:14 -0700
  ...88 Vanagon with Power Windows, No Power to Switches - HELP! � � � � Robert, what Ken said !� OK, so here's my trick for getting access to...
• Re: Advice-New Ignition Switch/Cig Lighter/Fan Switch
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 19 Feb 2011 09:56:12 -0800
  ...Fig 2 > needs a special tool. (I got two of these switchesso I will have a > backup). > > Fan switch in dash. Speed 3 does...
• EuroVan Fog Light Switch
  Historical mailing list - P.J. Kenny
  Thu, 24 Nov 1994 01:59:59 +0000
  ...to check the switches (the things I do for you people) and guess what! *Both* my foglight and front spot switches are ... 535 941...
• Re: Hornet car alarm?
  Historical mailing list - Charles D Earl
  Tue, 1 Jul 1997 18:23:55 -0700 (PDT)
  ...He will have to put in two pin switches (one for the sliding door and one for the rear hatch, included). It has a...
• Re: 1988 GL - Headlights out - need wiring circuit diagrams
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:36:47 -0500
  ...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: V6 Busagon?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:13:50 -0700
  ...V6 Busagon? > > e-bay item # > > 260571966505 > > > > 774,837 miles? > > > > Capri engine? > > > > Lots of gauges and switches plus more front driving lights than Unca Joel...
• 1988 Westy low Oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Banks
  Sun, 28 Jul 1996 13:52:42 -0400 (EDT)
  ...He brought his van in to a shop and had a gauge hooked up and indeed he has low oil pressure, so the switches...
• Re: heated seats wanted
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 14:29:00 -0500
  ...seats themselves swivel like my current seats do -that all the switches and wiring comes with 'em I've searched archives and haven't...
• Re: Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 11:57:59 -0500
  My God Jim, where did your switches go? That's right where they'd be. I can send you pictures of mine if you...
• Re: FW: A modern Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Steve Firebaugh
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 09:09:56 -0800
  ...trouble getting this to > download? > Appears to ask for video, then switches to text file of about 19.7 Meg, > loads forever and ends...
• Re: A/C not blowing cold
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 24 Jul 2003 00:27:30 -0400
  ...a certain minimum pressure exists (that's what one of those switches in the cabinet/pillar is for). Great fun (read that as anxiety...
• Re: New blog post and window crank question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 21 Apr 2013 09:28:48 -0700
  I haven't actually installed it yet, but I plan to use the switches that come with in the kit and mount them in...
• Ignition Switch Housing Removal
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 9 Dec 2012 19:23:54 -0600
  ...Anyone got any ideas? Have I maybe over looked something? Steering wheel nut, steering wheel and switches all removed, the black sleeve is removed...
• Re: Starter Cleanup
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:07:26 -0500
  ...like a lighting upgrade, or do something about those flimsy heater > switches. Should I do something special about electrical power regards > the starter - other...
• Re: Fan switch/wiring (was No Subject)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Dec 1995 17:23:37 -0500
  ...too hot, then it is the switch that is too small. Switches are rated according to their current carrying capacity and the switch may...
• Re: Pulling a BA6, was: Diesel Auxillary Heater (DA6)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Mar 2002 05:35:42 EST
  ...the tiny fuel pump, coil, T fuel line fitting, all the switches under the dash, etc, etc...(its all in the bentley under "heater...
• Re: OK- here's a good one........What is that other little LED on the instrument cluster that never lights up?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 20:43:56 -0500
  ...of warning light up? Are you talking about blank covers for switches that aren't there? >Or how about that LED near the oil...
• Re: security ideas
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 1 Jan 2003 20:09:26 -0500
  ...Some even have tilt switches to set the alarm off if that happens. They're not terribly useful because everyone ignores them, and the...
• Re: Cruise control question
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sun, 29 Oct 2006 15:32:16 -0500
  ...Bentley has a report of the cc system in the alt/starter section.Ther eare one or two vaccum release switches on each pedal...
• Re: Overcooling Hypothesis--Long
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 27 Dec 2007 16:01:42 -0800
  On 12/27/2007 3:39 PM Dennis Haynes wrote: > What wonderful idea as compared to adding switches and other good stuff. > Yep, just...
• Re: Off topic Friday question on switches...
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 16 May 2014 09:46:17 -0700
  ...Off topic Friday question on switches... OK, I think I'm getting it now. The switch I have is a standard power tool switch...
• Re: Back-up lights
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Wed, 30 Oct 2013 17:53:52 -0700
  ...The automatics have > their back-up light switches at the shifter console. Whereas, the manual > trans have their switches at the nose come area...
• Re: Rear Wiper Relay: Use 171 955 529? Pre '90 Headlight SW Change; Handle more Amps? (1988 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 27 May 2012 09:20:45 -0700
  ...If you have an 1989 or 1990 please check part number of your part- Switches are very similar except for the location of 1...
• Re: 84 Vanagon Brake Light fuse location - Problem fixed!
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sun, 19 Jul 2009 15:41:25 -0400
  After tracing the brown/black wire to the back, and running a lead from the front switches on the master cly. I tested with...
• Westy rear shelf support
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Fri, 17 Jun 2016 07:24:11 -0700
  ...Made provision for another one of the new dimmer switches in the brace. The switch controls the strip of lights under the rear edge...
• RE: Westy auxiliary battery setup
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 07 Feb 95 08:58:00 MST
  Hello, Whether X-switches (relays) or isolators (diodes) are used, the problem remains the same. The alternator's voltage capability is high enough not...
• Re: Ground Shut-off Switch Needed
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Fri, 07 Mar 1997 23:08:44 -0500
  ...Battery shut off switches are very popular on boats. HTH At 02:27 PM 3/7/97 -0600, David Richoux wrote: >Hi All: > >I...
• Re: speedo/tach lights out
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Fri, 17 Mar 2000 00:03:00 -0800
  ...I also have two light switches so I > exchanged them this afternoon to see if that was the cause ; no luck. > While I had...
• Re: ADBQ
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 4 May 2003 11:01:25 -0400
  ...But what happens > when switching between the other modes? Are these switches 'break > before make' (as I suspect) or 'make before break'? If the...
• Re: vanagon syndrome-- need capacitor
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Thu, 9 Jun 2005 10:55:14 -0500
  ...The early version has two TPS switches, the later version having only one. They had better be adjusted properly or your going to get...
• Re: Since is Friday: Can I ask a question about....
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Fri, 26 Jun 2015 13:16:11 -0700
  ...I know the manufacturer makes those switches, but I haven't gotten around to ordering one, yet! Some ceiling fans might already come with...
• Re: Brake light switches, 2 to 3 terminals
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 9 May 2015 23:19:58 -0400
  At 09:50 PM 5/9/2015, Dick Wong wrote: >connector is a two position with different spacing compared to the 3 >terminal switch...
• VDO Oil Sender Setup
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 16 May 2012 10:03:40 -0400
  ...I opted to still use the .3 bar switch because the VDO sender switches at a higher pressure. -- Chris S. "Old Farts don't...
• Re: Light switch backlight
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:19:04 -0700
  ...i don't know why they were not installed, and i am not sure if all switches have the required translucent plastic under the...
• Re: inexplicably back in the USA
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:53:27 -0700
  ...I took the instrument panel back off > this morning to install my brake light switches and when I reinstalled > it, the euro time was...
• 87' Wolfsburgs ??help!
  Historical mailing list - Jack Ck.
  Sun, 15 Jun 1997 01:05:07 -0700
  ...the Vanagon? 4) How do I test if the fuel injector switches? Volt or Ohm meter? 5) How do I know if I have...
• Re: Starting issue
  Historical mailing list - Jon Schaer
  Sun, 23 Nov 2003 18:07:58 -0500
  ...You could swap ignition switches and test, since it's pretty easy, but I imagine you'll need to analyze the wiring of the...
• Instrument Housing
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Sun, 19 Dec 2004 22:46:17 -0700
  ...Does anyone on the list have a instrument housing (the black shell onto which the speedometer, tachometer, clock, switches etc mount) which is appropriate...
• 91 Headlight switch...
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Sat, 4 Jun 2005 00:04:12 -0700
  ...I was looking at the busdepot site and noticed that 2 headlight switches were listed. One appeared to be for 89-92 (92?) vans...
• Re: 85 Westfalia heater controls
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 11 Nov 2006 17:34:31 -0500
  ...heat and which is defrost but exact >> use of two fan switches, front doors vents open/close >> purpose. Think its to help rear ventilation...
• Re: Idle switch
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 26 Dec 2006 07:16:59 EST
  ...I know the 84 switches on top are NO. Ron, those switches are not available unless you can find a good used one. It...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 16:31:04 -0700
  ...On Saturday, April 16, 2016, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: > Mine had both, and the two switches. I would think the throttle body...
• Re: Oil pressure light
  Historical mailing list - Larry Steffen
  Mon, 10 Nov 2014 09:04:40 -0800
  ...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: Finding and Accessing the Brake Light Switch
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 07:59:53 -0500
  ...I'm going to try it your way > tomorrow at first light (as well as checking the switches and the junction > box). Chris On...