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• maybe bad ground L/R turn signal
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Tue, 1 Apr 2025 08:40:49 -0500
  ...I have replaced bulb, flasher relay and cleaned the ground terminals attached on left side of engine compartment. Any suggestions where to go from...
• Re: LED lights
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 17 Jul 2017 21:04:06 -0700
  Can’t one install an electronic flasher? It’s just a three terminal unit, isn’t it? > On Jul 17, 2017, at 7:06...
• Re: the mysterious flash of the coolant light
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Tue, 29 May 2012 13:48:53 -0400
  I plan to clean the cluster contacts and the probe contacts later in the week as a first step (and carry out David's...
• Re: Westy's vs Other Configurations for Camping
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 26 Jun 2010 12:43:28 -0400
  ...This is VERY convenient as a bedside surface for flashlight, glasses, etc. etc. Happy Trails, Greg Potts Toronto, Ontario Canada 197x Westfakia "Bob the...
• Two sets new 15" alloys wheels FS
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 09:50:28 -0400
  ...For a picture, go to http://www.vw.co.za/flash.php click on fanatics, then bus. The wheels are the same as on...
• Re: Yikes, Crosswired Battery!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew
  Wed, 26 Jun 2002 15:02:43 -0700
  ...It also seemed to effect the flasher lights, I'll check them out after the alternator is back in. Andrew 1984 Westy "Speed Bump...
• Flash! New Microbus now available... if you like pink.
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Mon, 28 Oct 2002 09:10:10 -0500
  I was perusing the Target sales flyer in the Sunday paper and they've got a Barbie Volkswagen Microbus for sale - it's the...
• Re: gutless AND unreliable...(C'mon Volkswagen!!)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 09:13:45 -0600
  ...they suck!! > > If Subaru came out with a useful van design, I would buy it in a > flash! > > Marshall > > ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum...
• Re: What could have gone wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 5 May 2008 09:09:01 -0400
  ...tank to go down and can cause the red light to flash. Then, when you shut off the engine and go back to have...
• Re: Quick review of front turn signal light
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Mon, 9 Jan 2023 12:39:12 -0800
  Years ago I installed 7" Jeep LED headlights, with a white halo that turns off and flashes yellow with the turn signal. I'm...
• Re: Help with coolant light flashing randomly - no leaks
  Historical mailing list - benoit
  Fri, 14 Sep 2007 21:10:13 -0400
  ...I had a ghost > flashing like this a few years ago and replacing the alternator was > the final fix. > > Mark > > Benny boy wrote: > >> I...
• Re: Coolant temp gauge not working
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 18 Oct 2017 18:03:08 -0700
  ...I grounded the yellow/red wire and bingo the gauge flashed and the needle went up... nice... now I'd think that the new...
• Re: Buzzer is going off - turn signal lights
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:44:46 -0400
  ...As Alistair Bell kindly pointed out to me, #21 is the flasher relay. If it's buzzing in some conditions and working normally in...
• Re: '56 kombi - new security system
  Historical mailing list - john keith hopp
  Thu, 6 Apr 1995 14:19:21 -0600 (MDT)
  ** What in the hell would cause this, especially having to flash the **lights? ** As usual, any comments would be appreciated... **Thom -- I had the...
• diesel warm start ??
  Historical mailing list - Brian Ratliff
  Mon, 03 Mar 1997 11:27:55 -0500
  ...Some times the glow light flashes on and the glow timer clicks when its warm but it takes several trys to start the diesel...
• Re: '90 Syncro Westy FS (Seattle) $14,000
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Fri, 29 Oct 1999 10:59:18 -0700
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: '90 Syncro Westy FS (Seattle) $14,000 '90 Syncro Westy GL for sale $14,000 - 147k, flash silver, MT...
• '91Westy Coolant loss
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 7 Feb 2002 22:27:53 -0700
  ...When I got home tonight the LED was beginning to flash Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks. Bob Stevens _________________________________________________________________ Join the world�s largest...
• Re: Cheap emergency gas can
  Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 15:43:17 -0800
  ...gas. > > What we really need is a circuit that beeps or flashes an LED when the > fuel level gets low. And while we're...
• Re: Headlight/turn signal ????
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 21:20:12 -0600
  ...headlight on the turn signals work just > fine. > Also the emergency flashers do the same don't work > with headlights on but work OK...
• Re: How to Keep Cool in Your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 20:04:42 -0600
  ...How do you adjust that? I used a flashlight to look up in that dark space and may have missed some adjustment screws/devices...
• Re: Make your own mamometer
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 08:32:15 -0500
  ...When I first read that subject line I got this image flash ........ a modern Missy with some contraption mounted on her chest. I thought...
• Re: SA grills available again
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Dec 2006 22:13:26 EST
  ...and therefore you'll get 'flashed"... chris
• rough idle + exaust leak
  Historical mailing list - James Gebhard
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:44:26 -0700
  ...rpm;s OK >timing mark is in diff spot with each flash >I can't find any vacuum leaks >I have not checked the...
• Turn signal indicator troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 16 Nov 2010 06:06:29 -0800
  ...TS = exterior turn signal lights TSI = dashboard turn signal indicator light 4W = exterior 4-way emergency flasher lights 4TSI = dashboard turn signal indicator when...
• H4 European Headlight report
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 12 May 2009 18:53:32 -0400
  ...With the H4 lights you get a bunch more light on the road with low beams and no one is flashing you. I am...
• Vanagon TSB's Technical Service Bulletins
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:33:31 -0400
  ...92-03) Coolant Indicator LED is Flashing at Normal Temperatures * (90/87-03) Coolant Temperature Gauge Light flashes intermittently / continuously * (24/90-03) Throttle...
• Re: Temp Gauge High on Startup + Blinking Light
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 6 May 2011 19:39:54 -0700
  ...com> wrote: > So, in stop & go traffic, I'm getting the flashing LED, but with gauge at normal operating temperature. > > What does that LED...
• Hmm. Headlights don't ...
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Sun, 14 Nov 2010 15:50:20 -0800
  ...The flash lights don't either. High or low beam. It's an '85 camper. I checked; fuses all good, changed the switch with...
• Re: Liftgate Struts
  Historical mailing list - Lash Briggs
  Mon, 22 Sep 1997 10:58:58 -0400
  ...Magee [SMTP:condor2@FLASH.NET] > Sent: Sunday, September 21, 1997 11:55 AM > To: Vanagon@GERRY.SDSC.EDU > Subject: Liftgate Struts > > Volks, > Bought 2...
• Re: Strange water temp happenings
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 08:55:33 -0400
  ...the > experience of the red > water-temp light start to maddly flash at me. The temp gauge > read normal. > > Panicking with visions of leaking...
• I'm back....
  Historical mailing list - Dan Pastor
  Mon, 15 Mar 1999 13:41:24 -0800
  Just bought an 88 Wolfsburg Ed Vanagon with 79 k miles...I'm flashing back to my 68 bug and all the fun I...
• Headlight help!!
  Historical mailing list - A. Kimmons
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 00:05:40 -0600
  ...Brights will flash on, but not stay on. 5. I can hold the brights on with the brights lever. 6. Regular beams no worky...
• High voltage havoc from coil?
  Historical mailing list - Karen Olson
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 11:31:25 -0800
  ...I have had my taillight brake bulbs blow like old flashbulb cameras, and yesterday, I heard a buzzing like sound and noticed my tachometer...
• Re: Know any good, fast mechanics in Austin Texas?
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Kreuzer
  Wed, 20 Nov 2002 17:56:51 -0600
  ...Would have done it last night via flashlight but I had classes and test early this morning so I figured why waste precious sleep...
• RoadHaus - Coolant level LED Problem
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 18:20:33 -0500
  ...The coolant level LED on the temp gauge now takes 5-20 minutes of driving before it stops flashing. The Coolant Temp is in...
• Re: For how long have you been here?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Thu, 7 Jun 2007 20:46:39 -0400
  ...And that post >was a topic that just flashed by again in the last few days--"what >does Kombi mean?".... ;-) > >Richard >Boulder
• Re: Where to start when signal lights don't work?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 27 Oct 2022 23:54:49 +0000
  ...net> wrote:  > >  Try actuating the Emergency Flasher switch....like 20 times...the turn signal lights and that Flasher switch are all inter-related.  Through...
• Re: Troubleshooting Blinking LED
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Wed, 30 Apr 2014 21:07:24 -0600
  ...As an oddity, while this is happening turn on your headlights and you may see the flashing stop. Probably due to slightly lower voltage...
• Re: Cooling system weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 01:04:03 EDT
  ...About 60 miles later the coolant light started flashing - but the temp showed normal. I stopped and filled the expansion tank again, and this...
• Re: Is John right about the temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 8 Jun 2004 19:05:36 -0400
  On the '83-85 Vanagons, the low coolant circuit basically works by gorunfing out the temp sensor, causing both the light to flash and...
• Re: 90 cooling problem
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 21:44:07 -0700
  ...minutes the cooling system appears to pressurize, and along with the flashing red light and gauge going to the top I can see coolant...
• Re: '84 Vanagon 1.9 engine oil pressure switch etc
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 27 May 2017 23:16:24 -0400
  ...Periodic flashing on oil pressure light at all RPM's as if sensor was not connected. What should the voltage be on the sensor...
• Re: Friday flammables
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 13 Apr 2012 02:28:16 -0700
  ...We are sitting on 15.9 gallons of gasoline with a flash point of -50 > degrees f > There is 2.5 gallons of propane...
• Re: Bright LED Cheap source & usage
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Sun, 4 Dec 2005 07:40:00 -0500
  ...Always looking for a good hack, I noticed recently an LED flashlight on sale for $10 at the Eckerd Drugstore. This has 21 bright...
• Re: Parts Washer
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 9 Feb 2016 08:34:51 -0800
  ...Kerosene has a high flash point, minimizing fire hazard. Should still have a good sized extinguisher in your shop. Do not use anything else...
• Thank you for temperature answers!
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Tue, 28 Jan 1997 20:23:44 -0000
  ...One remaining question is how do you test the coolant level warning sensor in the expansion tank (the LED flashes OK on start-up...
• Re: Dang driver lowbeam and front driver turnsignal
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 7 Jan 2017 01:47:29 +0000
  I buy 22.5 batteries for photo flash on Amazon for $10 or a little more. Would they be the same for factor as...
• Re: Cooling Light Q?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Tue, 18 May 2004 06:36:40 -0500
  The coolant light will flash if there is not enough coolant in the reserve tank or if the coolant mixture is not right. There...
• Oil Pressure Warning System FIXED (for the archives)
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 16:11:41 -0400
  For the archives; Synopsis; 86 Westy has intermittent oil pressure alarms (buzzer and flashing light) at LOW rpms, (clue; tach doesn't work) Testing...
• kaibab trip report + cooling issues
  Historical mailing list - bret
  Mon, 28 May 2001 00:02:57 -0600
  ...The LED began flashing. I was able to (mostly) keep the flashing off by turning the cabin heat on full bore. In this heat...
• Re: Erratic temp LED and gauge needle......Followup
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 31 Oct 2019 02:59:58 +0000
  ...flashing of temperature LED for 3 seconds.  With key turned to "start", motor fired up just fine; but immediately the LED started flashing, and...
• Re: Syncro Diff Problem
  Historical mailing list - Don McCallum
  Fri, 12 Jun 1998 00:01:43 +0100
  ...I can't get my front diff indicator to flash due to low vacuum, but it works if I suck the pipe to the...
• Trailer 3=>2 converter
  Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 11:35:17 +0200
  ...While LTS flashes + 12 V on/off capasitor keeps relay energized during off -periods => same tact and flashing rate as in towing vehicle. Selecting...
• Re: sensor in coolant reservir
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 12:03:37 -0800
  ...Now I am wondering whether the sensor has anything to > do with the temperature gauge or measures only coolant *level*. > > Also, a flashing light...
• Re: help with headlight/relay
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 16:23:34 -0700
  ...Still no > lights, but funky business (tried again with relays but still the same > funkiness): > with headlight switch off: > turnsignal work, emergency flasher work...
• Re: 1985 GL - Turn Signal's quite working
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 5 May 2010 10:18:07 -0400
  ...relay of some kind No, the 4-ways use the same flasher as the regular turn signals. >b) It's the actual switch on...
• Re: 2WD vanagon lift front springs
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 3 Jul 2009 12:18:16 -0400
  ...my current '89 White Star I'd do it in a flash. -- David Beierl - Providence RI USA -- http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ '89...
• Re: Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
  Historical mailing list - Susan Bernavich
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 19:16:08 -0800
  ...CD player in enclosure on cab ceiling > Optima second battery > Maglight flashlight clamp/holder on side of closet > Receiver hitch for bike rack > Late...
• blinking coolant light/mech. in Santa Cruz, Ca
  Historical mailing list - Dave Martin
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 11:30:10 -0700
  ...The van doesn't run hot and levels seem ok everytime I check, but that darn light keeps on flashing. I'm new to...
• Re: Unsubscribe
  Historical mailing list - Stones
  Tue, 30 Apr 2002 10:08:49 -0400
  ...Yes, it's bad enough that someone is having flashbacks to a war that happenned and he did nothing about and sending it to...