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• Re: '88 GL intermittent ignition miss (second update)
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 24 Nov 2013 13:26:57 -0600
  ...Do > hall senders do this? Intermittent? > > When it happens, it's definitely ignition failure, and it can cause that > "backfire" noise through the exhaust...
• Re: Engine stutters, tach nosedives. Then, just as suddenly, it's,normal again.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 1 Mar 2009 20:27:14 -0800
  So it's really only speculation at this point that it's ignition-related ? ( the tach indications point strongly in that direction I realize...
• Re: FS: NOS front door, sliding door, rear hatch, & ignition lock cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:54:31 -0500
  ...locks w/ matching ignition lock w/ 2 keys each ($60 >>>> each >>>>> set) >>>>>> 1 rear hatch lock cylinder w/ matching ignition lock w/ 2 keys...
• Re: Ignition Switch "Su" Power
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 25 Jan 2013 09:44:02 -0800
  ...I can see how using Su to turn ignition would be a poor solution. Neil. On Thu, Jan 24, 2013 at 7:30 PM...
• Help! Hesitation on the road!
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Tue, 9 Aug 2011 08:25:27 -0400
  ...If turning the ignition key off and then on helps, why not just drive and jiggle the key around in the ignition switch. Maybe...
• Re: '71 bus fuel cap
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Aug 94 15:15:55 EDT
  ...another key > on the keyring, but ... > Does everyone know that the ignition key unlocks the gas cap? I had been using the gas cap...
• engine damage?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
  Mon, 7 Apr 1997 22:34:40 -0500
  ...The top components of the engine; ignition, fuel injection, intake,etc, are destroyed, but the engine case seems ok. this car comes with all...
• Locks
  Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
  Tue, 9 Jun 1998 10:22:56 -0700
  ...THe key that works in the ignition doesn't work in any of the locks. Is there a different key for the ignition and...
• Re: Help: Engind keeps running after taking key out of ignition
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sat, 15 Aug 1998 17:44:36 -0400
  > The 1990 Vanagon camper keeps running after I take the key out of the > ignition but only sometimes. When it happened I tried to...
• Headlights not working- FIXED !
  Historical mailing list - Leif
  Fri, 25 Jun 1999 10:03:10 -1000
  ...I removed the ignition switch and carefully dis-assembled it. There was some black marks inside indicating something had shorted, also the contacts were...
• No ignition at 6560 feet above sea level
  Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 16:34:26 -0500
  ...I am a little surprised because on saturday I changed ignition wires and thought (foolish) that all electric problems were solved. Any ideas on...
• Re: fuel pump fuse
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 11:09:37 -0400
  The fuel pump relay is located in the black box above the ignition coil There is no fuse for the fuel pump or the...
• 2.1 timing
  Historical mailing list - John Lunetta
  Fri, 27 Jun 2003 08:30:51 -0400
  Does anyone on the list know the proceedure for checking the ignition timing on a 90 2.1 with a timing light? The Bentley...
• Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 19:57:44 -0800
  How old are the ignition wires, particularly the lead from the coil? This can develop a high resistance when cold yet still function when...
• Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 28 Sep 2014 14:55:01 -0700
  ...I had new plugs >>>> installed and went thru the entire ignition system and all ran perfect - >>>> idle and at 3000 rpm per Tencent. Even...
• Need Help diagnosing a Non-starting '86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Thu, 24 Sep 2015 22:01:56 -0500
  ...I noticed that the ignition switch was functioning poorly, and temporarily swapped in a good used one. Next, I noticed that the fuel pump...
• Verify Analysis (opinions wanted)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 20 Sep 1998 22:04:54 EDT
  ...Additionally the line to the light switch also goes to the ignition switch. Now, if I'm reading this all correctly, the hot line...
• Re: Wierd (Ignition?) Problem...
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 15:57:09 -0500
  ...I even have remote start installed and that doesn't work so it isn't the ignition switch. The Distributor is original with 209...
• Re: (1) Knocking CV's (2) Ignition Switch Housing
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 27 Oct 2023 10:13:38 -0600
  On 26 Oct , 2023, at 10:18 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > >> >> (2) Replaced ignition switch housing with new because the steering...
• Re: Help in salt lake
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 19 Mar 2019 22:40:52 +0000
  ...Hopefully it is just something as simple as a fried ignition switch; part costs about $15; takes about 1/2 hour to remove and...
• Re: Runaway starter - 88 GL w/2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 9 Oct 2013 19:48:38 -0700
  Just about has to be the starter itself or the ignition switch. Does the ignition switch 'feel' right ? On 10/9/2013 7:36...
• Dead Wipers and Heater Fans
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:31:27 -0600
  ...Jiggles ignition switch, still nothing. Cycled the wiper switch several times, nothing. Got home, started up the uphill drive way, wipers started. Checked the...
• Re: Ignition switch recommendations.
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:01:07 -0800
  ...and Bays, work on a Vanagon? > > John > LiMBO > > David says" > The ignition switch *is* a highly stressed component, somewhat like > the light switch. If...
• Busted ignition lock
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Mar 95 10:14:23 PST
  ...Next time I'll just install a toggle switch (ignition) and pushbutton switch (starter) and use a Club. grrrrrr Jack stafford@zenith.dnet.hac...
• Re: Do I need a new coil????
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 9 Apr 1995 12:19:24 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I went to re-start the Bus and the key wouldn't even turn >in the ignition. Mark, it sounds like your ignition switch...
• Another coil fire
  Historical mailing list - Ron Mighton
  Mon, 16 Oct 2000 10:20:25 -0400
  ...Further investigation revealed the coil had caught fire and dripped burning material down over the ignition wires and part of the wiring harness. The...
• Re: FS: Set locks w/ keys: ignition, all handles & rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 17 Nov 2000 03:25:29 -0800
  ...May need > painting: > > Two (2) front door handles > One (1) sliding door handle > One (1) ignition lock cylinder > One (1) rear hatch lock > > He...
• Re: replacing lock cylinders + ignition switch (starter button on dash)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 19:01:28 +0200
  ...1991 Golf > > I'm thinking I will have to change the lock cylinders on my Vanagon > including > > the door locks and the ignition switch.
• Re: 1.9L still a problem child
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 14 Aug 2005 19:04:20 -0700
  ...I have replaced EVERY piece in the ignition system!" That was when it hit me - I had not replaced every piece - the ignition module...
• Re: NVC- Rabbit won't start
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 12 Nov 2006 11:53:30 -0500
  Is there a short or sticky contact in the ignition switch? The same thing happened to my '96 Jetta, and it turned out to...
• Re: Battery recharge and stereo
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:25:04 -0800
  ...so you > have to have the ignition on to play the radio (which is bad for the > ignition, in addition to drawing more power...
• Re: Proper Headlight Configuration
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 15 Oct 2012 08:23:17 -0400
  ...Wait, there is more! This contact is feed directly and is powered without the headlight or ignition switch allowing the high beams to flashed...
• Lost Keys
  Historical mailing list - marion lyle lathem
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 17:52:42 -0600
  ...I had one door key that worked and I bought a new ignition key lock, thought I was in pretty fair shape. That is...
• Re: No ignition on restart after 5 to 10 mile drive in 90+F weather
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 5 Aug 2015 19:27:28 -0700
  ...No ignition on restart after 5 to 10 mile drive in 90+F weather I've had this problem with a bad coil. Fails...
• Re: MORE info Re: headlights not working after towing???
  Historical mailing list - David Most
  Thu, 31 Jul 2003 22:02:20 -0600
  ...It does blink, > however, with the ignition on. I seem to remember that it should > blink > whether or not the ignition is on. > > In...
• Ignition Switch Mystery Continues...anybody out there????
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Wed, 23 Jun 2004 09:05:10 -0700
  ...I haven't gotten any replies to last nights post about my 1990 Carats' Ignition Switch problem...in the meantime I have isolated the...
• Re: My Ignition switch replacement experience
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 29 Oct 2006 20:49:01 -0800
  You volks might also check this link when replacing that Vanagon Ignition Switch: http://carboncow.net/vanagon/projects/ignition_switch.htm -- Jim Thompson 84...
• Re: Engine (VanaJetta) won't shut off when hot.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:17:49 -0500
  ...If there is power to the ignition coil when the key is off, trace it back to its source. If the relay is staying...
• Re: Subaru 2.2 running rough after a couple of minutes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 14 Nov 2015 08:59:05 -0500
  Look for ignition or fuel related miss fire. Due the distributor less ignition a miss fire will usually knock out two cylinders. Dennis -----Original...
• Re: 1988 GL - Headlights out - need wiring circuit diagrams
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:36:47 -0500
  ...Did the test > for the ignition switch and re-placed with new - which did not work > either. So now two switches - neither work, AND...
• Re: Fuel Pump ??????
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:01:36 -0400
  ...Any chattering or arcing noises indicates bad ECU relay, maybe bad fuel relay, maybe bad ignition switch. If the fuel relay is buzzing it...
• Re: '87 Westy water pump/fridge relay ?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 25 Jun 1995 07:28:44 -0700 (PDT)
  On Sun, 25 Jun 1995, David Garth wrote: > My relay is not on during starting (although obviously the ignition is). > It also isn't...
• I have a gas puzzler..
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer 19618-5th Ave so Seattle WA 98148
  Sat, 2 Oct 1999 03:54:27 EDT
  ...It won't compression start unless the ignition is turned off first and the back on. Why is the question? This had me thinking...
• Re: strange white wire...
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 06:15:35 +0200
  David Cooper wrote: > There is a white wire which is spliced into the wire coming off the 15 > terminal of my ignition coil. It...
• Re: What does x mean on fuse/relay panel wiring diagrams?
  Historical mailing list - Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 14:08:06 -0700
  > > On the '83/'84s the X contact on the ign switch is energized when the > > ignition is on but not cranking. This goes directly...
• Re: Ignition and Carbs.
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 3 Nov 2000 20:02:53 EST
  ...bm30@QWEST.COM> writes: >Has any one ripped out the electronic ignition and fuel injection and put in a points type distributor and carbs...
• Re: headlights
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Mon, 29 Jan 2001 07:04:27 -0600
  Hi Darrel, The head lights circuit current travels from the battery, ignition switch, light switch, headlight dimmer / flasher switch, fuse panel to the lamps...
• Re: Bad Valve Issues/Question, Opinion sought.
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 16:29:19 -0400
  ...Have you checked your ignition timing? This can make a big difference in top end power. So can valve adjustment, and the overall health...
• Re: best gasoline to use
  Historical mailing list - J McCavitt
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 12:09:52 -0700
  ...engine runs cooler, NO pre-ignition (pinging, knock, etc.) Mileage did not change a bit. The whole idea behind premium fuel is to prevent...
• Re: Syncro sporadic starting
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 23:32:06 EST
  ...If that is OK, check the ignition switch, but replace it even if it seems all right. If it does it after that, clean...
• Re: HELP!! No Headlights - 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ric Golen
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 13:53:56 -0400
  ...In my earlier posting I spoke of the "intermittent" high beam light coming on...well it comes on with the ignition switch on and...
• Re: 87 Misfires when damp
  Historical mailing list - -------------
  Thu, 8 Jun 2006 10:27:25 -0400
  ...rotor, would not fix themselves by cycling the ignition. robert shawn feller wrote: > how old are you plug wires, cap and rotor? I would...
• Turbo power (almost)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 13 Apr 1996 05:40:24 -0700
  Jacobson's electronics claim there computerized ignition system for the waterboxer gives the van 10-12 more horsepower and 2-3% beter gas mileage...
• vanagon keys???
  Historical mailing list - Brian Ratliff
  Wed, 08 Jan 1997 12:20:04 -0500
  Another question,, My 82" vannagon only came with one key...it fits the ignition and the drivers door....did it have another key that...
• Re: HELP HELP HELP Big Headlight Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 02:30:00 -0500
  ...On Monday, February 10, 2003, at 10:16 PM, David Beierl wrote: > Sounds like the 50 terminal on the ignition switch gone bad.
• Re: '86GL - fuel or ignition?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 5 Sep 2006 12:43:25 -0400
  Youcan pinch the fuel return line to see if you have low pressure. Spraying starting fluid into the afm can tell you the difference...
• Re: WTB: Ignition switch and camper sunroof (transparent)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:19:06 -0800
  RE: Skylights Try here http://www.theskylightguy.com/main.jsp?p2=shopping/catalog.jsp&catalog_id=1 or with any of the online vendor...
• Re: Immobilise the van?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Mon, 21 May 2007 15:12:05 -0500
  ...Interrupting circuit 15 immediately after the ignition switch will do what you want. This will let the starter crank mightily but nothing else will...
• Re: Headlight's won't come on (relay bad?)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 9 Feb 2010 21:40:00 -0500
  ...This is either a bad contact on the ignition switch or the headlight switch. The hi-low beams are actually controlled by contacts on...
• Re: Wierd Electrical Gremlins
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Sat, 20 Jan 2001 10:53:25 -0500
  Jason,This happened to me,Try pushing the plug to ignition wires going to the Key on the steering column.I had to replace...