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• Re: starter relay,bars leaks,Newark Electronics
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Nov 1995 21:44:29 -0500
  ...You do need a reasonably strong one(the Ghia >horn relay always worked fine, a radiator fan relay from a rabbit or >Vanagon should...
• Fwd: FS: '89 CARAT
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Nov 1997 14:13:17 -0500
  ...cap, dist rotor, ignition wires, tailpipe spout, valve cover & gasket, outer tie rod end, horn, emergency brake band, some hoses... passed PA emissions and...
• Re: Slowly Disappearing Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 09:53:53 -0700
  ...dirt road at 2 a.m., flashing their lights, honking their horn because they had "self-medication onboard", out to prove Forrest Gump's...
• Why SA big brakes saved my ass today
  Historical mailing list - Chris Dixon
  Sat, 5 Mar 2005 01:44:28 EST
  ...Thanks Veronica Fraga for installing these things before I bought yer van, and thanks for installing that industrial strength horn. Scared the bejeeezus out...
• Re: pick n pull
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
  Wed, 2 Apr 2008 13:42:55 -0700
  ...Let me know if there are any parts I should be pulling off this thing! I pulled the voltage stabilizer and horn control. They...
• Re: Awnings, propane heaters and auxillary batteries
  Historical mailing list - John Fried
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 10:21:44 -0400
  ...John Fried '85 Westy Doug Hornberger wrote: > > Hello Everyone, > I own a 1991 Westfalia Vanagon and am interested in adding a few additions. I...
• Re: Stumped! EMERGENCY!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 11:46:04 -0700
  ...to figure out why no squirt?!? Switch? The one in the horn? Relay? IS there one? One thing is strange, with the wiring in...
• Re: RARE RHD VANAGON DOORMOBILE DIESEL CAMPER ON EBAY!!
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Wed, 14 Aug 2002 16:36:03 -0400
  ...Get it - it's practically honking the horn at your back door! Maynard Southard (OvO) '79 '86 Double Cab Diesel "Col. Potter" '82 Westy...
• Re: Back-up lights don't work
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Wed, 1 Aug 2007 09:14:23 -0700
  ...tester to light > (key in on position, not running however). > > The horn works, same fuse as the back-up lights. > > Any ideas? > > > > Thanks! > > > > Jack...
• Re: Buses by the Bridge
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Wed, 10 Jan 2018 12:18:02 -0700
  ...I also worked on our horn and now it works as well. We will be in a Aswan Brown Westy with a grey tent...
• Re: Steering Wheel Rasp grinding noise while turning
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Nov 2006 23:45:39 EST
  ...remove horn button, then big 21?mm nut and pull strg wheel off. (oh, make sure your front wheels are straight and u mark...
• My Ignition switch replacement experience
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sun, 29 Oct 2006 18:28:15 -0800
  ...1) Remove shaft "cowling" 2) Remove horn plastic assembly (just pulls off) 3) Remove 24mm bolt 4) Pull steering wheel off (no puller required...
• Re: More? New? Better? nah! (editorial content)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 20 Dec 2006 11:38:15 -0500
  ...She > > walked up thumbing her key fob till the lights blinked and the horn > > beeped...Up went the rear door, automatically..(Good thing my...
• Re: Radio Wiring circuit draining battery???
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 14:29:49 -0400
  ...Are you sure one of the interior lights isn't shorted? Jay Andy Yarnell <Andrew.Yarnell@KIMLEY-HORN.COM>@gerry.vanagon.com> on 06...
• Re: Steering wheel removal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:32:29 -0800
  the easy way is to pick the center cap out of the steering wheel horn 'button' .......... then put your .............24 mm socket I think...
• More Stuff -Get 80-83 Air Cooled before they go to Ebay
  Historical mailing list - Bill Minor
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 23:30:32 -0500
  ...blower motor $40.00 #46) One Black Steering wheel with padded horn bar from 85 Vanagon with power steering $60.00 #47) One air...
• hesitation from a stop and replacing afm
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 24 Mar 2003 12:39:01 -0800
  ...Having just replaced the head gasket I was pumped up enough to grab the bull by the horns and put in that AFM. Let...
• Re: Tires, Parts, Etc.
  Historical mailing list - Laura Mangan
  Thu, 25 May 2017 09:37:31 -0400
  ...the ones i have are new, but are not Van rated (4ply >> instead of 6ply) >> >> The steering wheel cover or horn cover is not...
• Re: For the dreamers ... TDI emissions
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 09 Jul 1997 14:54:17 +0200
  ...She also has had a few people >honk the horn and hold their nose when they pass her car. The car is >very well...
• Re: I get no respect
  Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
  Wed, 7 Apr 2004 11:22:51 -0400
  ...the >quick pass >then get in front of you, invoke the horn or even the 'finger'. I have even >found a bunch of repeat...
• Re: [NVC] Peeve: cars that honk
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 15 Aug 2005 12:34:48 -0700
  ...THEY GOT MORE THAN 30 FEET AWAY! Friggin' BEEPS of their horns at night are jolting and annoying. What are these people afraid of...
• Re: The hottest engine swap going?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 17 May 2007 18:42:48 -0400
  ...ago we rented a diesel ford focus how long before > you can shoe horn a 1.8/2.0 zetec diesel into the vanagon ? >
• Re: Westy Faucet
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:53:23 -0700
  ...I installed a push button type switch from my FLAPS (horn button?). I mounted it on the lower RH side of cabinet. The position...
• Re: Lower Ball Joint Adaptor Questions (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:12:27 -0800
  ...Where I apprenticed repairing horns and making trombone bells, the owner had an air compressor + propane setup for silver and bronze brazing. For various...
• Re: Directional Signals
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 10 May 95 09:36:04 CDT
  On Wed, 10 May 95 Dean Aukes replied to what Lewis Horn said: >>Has anyone had a problem with the front turn signal(amber...
• Re: I'm baaack with a question...
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 25 Feb 2004 22:07:40 -0500
  ...got seized up, the plastic A/C ducts start cracking/crumbling, > horn quits working... But the body, engine and transmission are in excellent > condition...
• Re: Reverse Lights
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 1 Nov 2004 16:20:48 -0700
  ...The #12 fuse is >> good and the horn works - all bulbs look good. Any ideas why the back-up >> lights would still not work...
• Re: Close Encounters (trip report?)
  Historical mailing list - Gary Anderson
  Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:09:18 -0400
  ...He was certainly able > to hear my horn. > > In a perfect world, I would have beenable to witness him disposing > of his underpants. > > Starting...
• Spoke too soon... (won't idle when warm)
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Klahn
  Wed, 28 Jan 2004 20:34:33 -0600
  ...The weird thing I noticed the last couple of times, when I start up from a cold start, the horn honks quietly. Maybe an...
• Re: '90 Vanagon alternator bracket problem
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 20:38:43 -0800
  ...Tzung-Horng Yang wrote: > Hi Volks, I am back to California (San Diego) and am glad to join to this > list again. I have...
• Re: Driving with no exhaust
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:20:13 -0500
  ...revved the engine at a traffic light people were honking their horns and yelling. The exhaust system is there for a reason. I'd...
• Re: My first Friday post: fix the planet!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:44:15 -0800
  ...in Seattle, it's spring! Birds are everywhere, trees are blooming, I saw a hornet today- this is the middle of Feb-the daffodils...
• Re: VW relay #53, 141 951 253B
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 1 Jun 2016 17:47:07 +0000
  ...relay used for load reduction in various circuits including fog lights, horns, rear window heater, etc. The circuit diagram on printed on the case...
• Re: Stumped!
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 18:37:32 -0500
  ...to figure out why no > squirt?!? > > Switch? The one in the horn? Relay? IS there one? One thing is strange, > with the wiring in...
• Re: Warning!!! Check Your Speedometer - What a Sad, Sad Example
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 12 May 2002 18:15:12 -0400
  ...They all have little sealed boxes inside -- when they exceed 60 kph a loud buzzer/horn starts beeping and a yellow light on top...
• Re: Crazy VW / was: Coolant Movement Problems
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 24 Jun 2005 21:27:14 -0700
  ...It's chock-full of all sorts of wacky european-market accessories, like super loud multi-tone musical horns, auxiliary roof mounted turn signals...
• Upper steering column grease recommendation and what else to do while replacing ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:31:35 -0500
  ...I was also thinking of cleaning the horn button contacts and connections and lightly coating them with some di-electric grease. Any other things...
• Re: pick n pull
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 2 Apr 2008 12:42:10 -0700
  ...Let me know if there are any parts I should be pulling off this > thing! I pulled the voltage stabilizer and horn control. They...
• you know it's friday, folks ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 20 Jan 95 15:11:21 CST
  ...why, i would venture to say that our eurovan drivers are every bit as horny and devious as the rest of us ... i certainly...
• FS 1960 Type I Sun roof No Vanagon Content
  Historical mailing list - robyn and heather rudisill
  Tue, 22 Aug 2000 22:50:33 -0700
  ...Missing Radio and horn grilles. Motor is a 1500 (not original) with less than 5000 miles on it. Trans is a later trans with...
• Re: Alternative Steering Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 22:28:50 EDT
  ...They just sit too high to contact the horn and turnsignal contacts. The Vanagon wheels have a wider mouth to allow them to sit...
• Re: Hit 4 Deer...Need body Parts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 16:01:08 -0400
  ...For the record, if you're ever voyaging in moose country (like Northern Ontario for example), by all means lean on your horn, then...
• what's an '80 L worth?
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Sat, 18 Mar 2006 12:21:44 -0500
  ...No radio, horn doesn't work, glass is all good...seems to be some idle issue until it's good and warm and may...
• Re: Frydaye Folies and other stuff
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 19 Aug 2006 15:34:23 -0700
  ...Am I > seeing/sensing something I don't want to know about? Are we - America - > sliding into a "pulling in the horns" mode. With...
• Re: Friday - Photo ticket at stop lights
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 13:32:57 -0600
  ...I sat on the horn and held it down, at the same time practically standing on the brake... Still nothing. The light had changed...
• Re: 71 Bus: Lola needs her steering wheel removed, please help!
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Thu, 14 Dec 1995 09:04:45 -0600 (CST)
  ...What I did was feed two bolts through the holes in the steering wheel (you'll see them when you take the horn cover...
• Re: Parting '86 Syncro / Westy Parts
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 22 May 1998 06:42:28 -0400
  ...Dashboard & related trim, Fuse box, Relays, Idle Control Unit '85 older, >Horn, Bosch A/C blower motors, Ignition switch/ key, Syncro fuel Tank, >Power...
• Cell phone yakkers & oil sender solutions
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sun, 6 Jan 2002 15:36:04 -0800
  ...He stopped behind her and tooted his horn. She got out indignantly and shouted "I'm on the phone." Go figure. Now about oil...
• (no subject)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Apr 2003 02:47:44 EDT
  ...and/or also directly with VOLKSWAGEN available) the function of the horn button with one takes over and does not have to be not...
• Re: The three classes of Vanagons..(long)
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 13:59:23 -0700
  ...I always wave (and honk when the horn works). -- Thanks, Jeff 90' Carat (It's Blue, It's Beautiful. Now sporting a very unstylish...
• Re: Learning Electricity Part Two
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 5 Apr 2009 20:06:31 -0500
  ...I used it today to find and fix a horn problem on my 83. Far more useful to me than some of the so...
• Web Pages
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Dec 1995 14:26:54 -0800 (PST)
  ...Thom -- > If the front of your vehicle says DODGE, do you really need a horn? Thom Fitzpatrick '56 sunroof kombi tfab@netcom.com - ftp...
• Re: Power Steering Rack Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:25:06 -0700
  ...I'm afraid that's (somewhat) what the logo on the > horn button looks like when the wheel is installed 180 degrees off. > > d
• HOW TO: syncro gas tank INSTALL
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 2 Dec 2002 09:18:34 -0800
  ...To get the return line and gauge sender to clear the frame rail, make a 6" wide 'shoe horn' to help it squeeze past...
• Re: Headlight Wiring
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 22:02:11 -0800
  ...If only I could mount a horn switch like that... On second thought, I'd probably put my foot through the floor... Nevermind. -MB...
• Re: Got a new Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 29 Jul 2020 08:38:48 -0600
  ...relay-master-kit Horn Relay > Has been discontinued,, Darn It https://sites.google.com/site/vanagonheadlightrelays/parts---spares-replacement/discontinued/horn-relay LEDs ~ where...
• Re: Nice Video on the Cancelled MicroBus
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 4 Feb 2008 21:25:33 -0800
  Hi ! big laughs I remember now.........it was someone wrote to a magazine about if their AMC hornet I think it was, something like...
• Re: Viking Edition/Ra Edition
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Aug 1995 19:25:59 -0700
  ...of the van...each passenger has their own helmet complete >with horns...the CD player comes pre-programed with only ONE >CD...Wagner's...
• Re: intermittent sound w/ steering--'87 GL Westi
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Fri, 12 Jun 1998 12:17:38 -0400
  ...Maybe 1 time in 5, or in 8 or >10, I hear a sound like my horn, but very muted. It happens midway through...
• Re: Update: Fuel pump woes
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Wed, 8 Aug 2001 18:10:11 -0400
  ...the engine is idling, it sounds like a bunch > of angry hornets. > Any other suggestions besides pump replacement ? > > Tim Ness > 87 Westy "Chunky Girl...