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• AW top pictures
  Historical mailing list - SUBSCRIBE vanagon Anonymous
  Sun, 9 Oct 2005 14:12:15 -0400
  Hi Folks, I've decided to create a yahoo's photo album to put all the AW top pictures (currently 25). It can be...
• Parts Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Pilgrim
  Sun, 22 May 2005 18:58:38 -0700
  ...left front suspension BAD could be driven for maybe 50 non freeway miles currently licensed. Located in SF Cal Chuck P.
• Re: current opinions on vanagon side tents
  Historical mailing list - strawnlists
  Sat, 9 Jul 2005 08:13:32 -0700
  > I would have thought it better that strangers thing you foolish rather > than your neighbors, who will still be there laughing when you get...
• Seats wanted for 83.5 Westy
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Fri, 30 Dec 2005 23:25:12 -0500
  Anybody have some tan vanagon captain's chairs for sale or know of some good resources to replace my current (non-armrest) seats? The...
• Re: Voltage from alternator
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 16:45:38 -0400
  Greg, You very well may have a bad alternator causing both problems i.e.low voltage and constant current drain. Most FLAPS should be...
• Air Conditioning Electrical Problem
  Historical mailing list - Gordon and/or Cecilia Bonham
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 20:48:33 -0400
  ...Harald and I compared the current readings on our identical a/c systems and determined that the currents were nearly the same, mine slightly...
• Re: Starter solenoid wiring question - '86 AT
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Wed, 1 Jun 2016 09:14:52 -1000
  re "Red w/Black stripe large (6.0) wire that supplies current directly from the ignition switch ST terminal. " ..not directly..the signal goes...
• Re: Camper question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 30 Dec 2013 23:47:42 -0500
  ...and all the camper equipment, would be running off the offshore current, not the coach battery, but It would also charge the battery when...
• Re: Winter is Coming. Time to change the oil
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 3 Nov 2012 15:16:18 -0700
  ...Diesel spec oils have the maximum in currently produced lubricating oil. Rotella T6 synthetic has the highest concentration of all current mass- produced motor...
• Re: charing voltage to battery - 85 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:32:19 -0400
  ...What's the charging current? And before you trust your little stick-on-the-wire gizmo, see what it reads with the engine stopped...
• Re: VANAGON digest 1182
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Thu, 28 Nov 1996 22:18:41 -0500
  ...Any tricks to vary the current? (Yeah, I know: el cheapo jumpers = low current, premium...) /Martin (flunked welding 101) btw Why the difference between...
• Re: Video Display Question
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 09:15:39 -0700
  ...Costco is currently selling an Envision 17" TFD for $750 that has 450-1 contrast, and a built in tuner. It hooks to your...
• Re: Was: Mp3/FM + mono....reccomends? NOW: how much does your CD unit draw??
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 31 Aug 2007 19:21:03 -0700
  ...That's where the 10 amp current draw comes in. > >> > >> If you're not playing any music, then the current draw will be quite...
• Re: Battery Circuit Breaker
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Thu, 18 Feb 1999 09:31:32 -0800
  ...Typical sizing is 1.5 to 2.0 times the rated current. Some >>loads, such as motors, have fuses that are sized to take...
• Starter relay with automatic and cruise, was: Starter woes
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Tue, 26 Jan 2016 11:23:06 -0800
  ...While they are sold as 12v relays they will activate at much lower voltage than that and only need a very small current as...
• Re: Electrical Gremlin of Jan 18 has been detected
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:02:17 -0500
  ...This was a current drain that was killing my battery ( '90 westy syncro ) First many thanks to the electrical gurus on the List who...
• Re: Buying with a bill of sale only
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:23:42 -0700
  ...Steven On Wed, Jun 30, 2010 at 10:35 AM, Fillmore West <fillmorewst@gmail.com>wrote: > http://tax.utah.gov/forms/current/tc-123...
• generator questions
  Historical mailing list - Jim DiGennaro
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 23:13:20 -0500
  ...Since I'm getting current out of the generator, I'm thinking I'm getting a poor ground somewhere feeding back on the system...
• Re: [Syncro] Syncro 16" Double-Cab
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Fri, 16 Feb 2001 12:11:18 -0500
  ...Currently it has the 16" wheels on it ,the current owner swears up and down that it is a 16" It does not have...
• Re: diesel vanagon owners - cold start knob -
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 9 Mar 2017 15:46:08 -0600
  ...the van in person yet, just going by > pics and the current owner doesn't know much about it. its a canadian spec > 1...
• Re: Water Level Sensors Good News vs Bad News?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:53:32 -0400
  ...Modify the circuitry to operate >with less current by using op-amps with higher input impedances, lower >input current; and increase the values of...
• Re: ADBQ
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 4 May 2003 10:08:58 -0700
  ...If the batteries are connected by a switch, starter current will be drawn from both during starting. Small wires will MELT. Always use a...
• Re: Checking the O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 23:29:25 -0400
  ...The O2 sensor puts out very low current. Adding the meter, could give you a false reading, because a cheap meter will add a...
• Re: acceptable way to discharge A/C at home?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sat, 12 Nov 2005 13:18:09 -0500
  ...Pegden wrote: > >> Hi guys, >> As my other posts indicate, I'm currently battling my thermostat >> housing. I've moved my compressor as much out...
• Re: Battery dies due to excessive draw on fuse #3 (accessories)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:19:15 -0400
  ...I had a problem very similar to this in my '85 Jetta years back - I >kept pulling fuses trying to find the current drain...
• Re: Followup to suspected current draw from newly-installed USB ports
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 30 Sep 2015 12:24:29 -0500
  It never was a problem in the past and I have pulled the faceplate for this testing. Jim > On Sep 30, 2015, at 11...
• 2.1l starter current
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 22:34:50 -0400
  I found my little magnetic ammeter, and a quick-and-dirty check on a warmish start shows peaks at about 200 amps. Might be...
• Hi-tech graphic image of GNATT in Vancouver!
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Sat, 10 Jun 1995 12:47:35 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Copley Currently ============= (604) 689-2660 Occupationally /_| |__||__| :| putta tobin@freenet.vancouver.bc.ca Challenged! O| | putta '-()-------()-' Circum-continental USA, Mexico, Canada 15,000 miles... '76...
• FS: 1950 Bug follow-up
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Jun 1996 17:06:33 -0700
  ...no structural rust; 1972 floor pan; independent rear suspension; new 1835cc motor; good transmission; all new brakes; custom wheels; new tires; currently titled, insured...
• FYI - Value on older vehicl
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  7 Jun 1996 12:55:22 -0700
  ...The current issue is May-August 1966, '76--89 Cars and Trucks. My credit union has a copy that members can read, but not...
• 87 Vanagon Tire Change
  Historical mailing list - Suniga, Durby
  Tue, 25 Mar 1997 06:38:23 -0800
  I currently have 185 14's on my 87 Vanagon & they are long overdue to be replaced. 1) Is it safe to switch to...
• Indash CD in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Louis Rumanes
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 16:05:47 -0500
  Hi, I'm looking for recommendations as to which currently available indash CD players will fit in my 89 Westy. Crutchfield says nothing they...
• higher power low beams
  Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 13:27:59 EST
  ...They said that they would use the current switch to activate a couple relays. I was just wondering how this was going. Sean B...
• Help ! need auto trans
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 11:58:21 -0400
  ...Can someone point me in the right dirrection on this? Fix current trans? or get another? Thanks, Skip 83.5
• emergency near Modesto, CA
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Tue, 6 Nov 2001 09:25:31 -0800
  ...He is currently in Big Oak Flat, near Modesto, CA. Can > anyone recommend a mechanic in this area? > > Thanks, > Peter
• Re: VDO coolant temp Gauge??
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sun, 10 Feb 2002 21:44:19 -0800
  ...you a few questions to get some guidance on the purchase. Currently I have the oil pressure gauge which I have been very happy...
• Re: Westy Tent Sale----
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 18:30:22 -0500
  No, No, Maybe, Absolutley----:>) E-mail message From John�Carpenter My Vanagon is still currently unattached. Will this tent tie my free-spirited bus...
• Re: Laptop Power Consumption?
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 13:24:32 -0700
  ...Watts = Volts X Current. 12 X 3.5 = 52.5 watts. 16 X > 2.6 = 41.6 Watts. Note there is a loss due...
• Re: 84GL with 175,900 miles - restoration
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Apr 2003 13:41:01 EDT
  In a message dated 4/20/03 9:18:18 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jwb1938@EARTHLINK.NET writes: > I am original and current owner...
• Re: Carfax report
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 03:12:35 EDT
  ...Does anyone have a current carfax, or similar, login who could run this VIN for me? 5639063 - '63 VW Beetle Chad, Even if someone...
• troubleshooting sensors
  Historical mailing list - jeff seward
  Tue, 7 Nov 2006 22:39:26 -0800
  ...any tips and tricks? am I just as well off with my multimeter to measure ohms/current? thanks. ~jeff ____________________________________________________________________________________ Sponsored Link Free Uniden 5...
• Re: Electrical Glitch causiing a dead Aux battery...more..
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 14:41:52 -0800
  RE:Why the hell does a multimeter even have a fuse, any how? Just wait till you are checking current flow on a circuit...
• Shock Absorbers for Vanagon (2WD)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Mon, 2 Feb 2009 19:44:18 -0400
  ...What is the current opinion of the list? Thanks Dave
• CHEAP Double Cab Transporter for sale!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 23:37:33 -0800
  ...It is currently located in Edmonton AB, it is driveable, but it will need some minor repairs before going on a long journey. Currently...
• Why not mount two Alternators??
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 5 Jul 2001 21:13:09 -0700
  ...As you know, the current carrying capacity of a diode is a strong function of the temperature. In order to meet the 65 amp...
• Re: FS '88 westy with only 36k original miles
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:02:53 -0800
  ...But, depending on the condition of your > current project, it may be better to go with something in great shape and > not in need...
• Re: move Gerry while he's sick?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 8 May 2009 12:36:35 -0700
  IIRC Jim said something about the archived post format not being compatible with current software; or at any rate there was an issue with...
• Interesting ads
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Fri, 2 Feb 1996 14:40:22 -0600 (CST)
  ...I am currently marketing a huge find of air cooled parts located in Venezuela. Included are parts for TYPE I,II,IIIand IV and...
• Re: Lousy Cigarette Lighter Plugs was inverter lighter plug cable?
  Historical mailing list - Jack Cook
  Thu, 31 Aug 2006 11:49:28 -0800
  Seems like drawing enough current to melt a plug should've blown a fuse first. UNLESS ... the contacts were already failing. Then as a...
• Re: Who is the Manager of this list?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:56:42 -0400
  ...There are currently other online forums that are currently in place. I guess if folks don't like this format, they can do a...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 11:20:38 -0700
  ...Why is it a current >source >you might ask? It is because the ignition coil's primary winding is in fact >an >inductor. Current...
• Re: Vanagon alternator too weak for Optimas.
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 16:24:26 -0400
  ...As long as the charging voltage is greater than the battery voltage (the battery is *always* putting out 12 volts), then some current will...
• Re: Battery Relay for Aux. Battery.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Nov 1996 14:10:24 +0200
  ...Deep circle batteries should be charged by a limited current to guaranty a long life time. A simple relay have no current limiter and...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 15:29:39 -0700
  ...Given the same alternator voltage, the > GC-2's will be able to absorb more that double the current. The wiring > should not be...
• Re: was fav 12 V acc, now 2nd battery relay system - files posted
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Thu, 22 Feb 2007 07:31:53 -0700
  ...The amount of alternator >current that flows to the aux battery terminal often needs to be greater >than what the battery itself needs even...
• auxiliary battery wire gauge
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:31:14 -0800
  ...If the main ever starts to go, I currently have a switch so that I can connect the main and auxiliary batteries together to...
• Re: Buses...Busses...???????? [No Vanagon content]
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Oct 1999 20:23:56 -0700
  ...Languages evolve rapidly, > and a dictionary is just a compilation of currently accepted usage. An > electronic dictionary is far more likely to be current...
• Re: Engine is being flooded with fuel. Help??
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 23 Jul 2004 17:25:36 -0400
  ...any time an electric current is stopped abruptly by unplugging or flipping a switch, there will be a spark. similar comments apply to starting...
• Re: Alternator upgrade
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 17 Nov 2004 12:12:16 -0800
  ...The 83,84,85 and early 86 version used 2 smaller wires to carry all the current from the alternator. Late 86 and all...
• Re: Idle gremlins still at play
  Historical mailing list - Tom Neal
  Wed, 11 Aug 2021 07:10:28 -0700
  A related thought which may not help the current thread: When an idle gremlin appears, I unplug and plug back in the idle controller...