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• Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 4 Jul 2014 09:57:39 -1000
  ...replaced the ignition switch. Still same problem. >>> >>> >>> 2. made a jumper for the ignition switch plug with 4 male >>> terminals. One terminal to the...
• Re: Replacing Starter on 85 Vanagon - Jackstands or Ramps ?-The bypass button.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:37:27 -0700
  ...He replaced the ignition switch also, which had a seam on the plastic housing that had spread open (how that would happen I do...
• Re: Electrical Unsolved Mysteries
  Historical mailing list - mark keller
  Tue, 11 Nov 1997 05:58:46 -0400
  ...power wired through the ignition switch. So when the headlights are left on, and you turn off the ignition, ONLY the parking lights remain...
• Re: "Headlights On" Warning Chimes? (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 11:48:56 -0700
  ...I think selectively placed relay off of the light swtich and ignition key switch thing would be the trikc. But i don't htink...
• Re: Schematic needed, starter issue, Old school stuff
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:56:00 -0500
  ...Hook the wire from ignition switch to the small terminal (if there are two ground one of them). Hook one of the big honkers...
• 12.2 V at rest ('85 Westy w/2.1L)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 15 Jun 2010 23:21:23 -0700
  ...Why the occasionally draggy starter? This has been a consistent problem with this van through several starters, engines, transmissions, ignition switches, and sets of...
• Solved: Headlight Warning Buzzer needed.
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Mon, 21 Sep 1998 09:08:00 -0700
  ...When you switch off the ignition on the Vanagon the headlights turn off, but the running lights stay on. By poking around on the...
• Re: 87 Vanagon fuse problem
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 00:32:43 +0100
  Easy! Ignition switch. It's cheap, same as Jetta A2. PerL 87 Syncro 112i Kathy Jacobs wrote: > The headlights, windshield wipers, fan, electric window...
• Re: Westy auxiliary battery s...
  Historical mailing list - David Garth
  Thu, 9 Feb 1995 07:21:19 -0800 (PST)
  ...The relay is an electric switch which connects them togther when it "sees" 12 volts from the ignition relay. Most experts say connecting lead...
• Re: 87syncro relays going crazy need help!! please?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 09:11:43 EST
  ...the connections especially the ones on the fuel pump) or your ignition switch has bit the dust (this is what I really think it...
• 85 Wolfsburg Weekender For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Kline
  Sun, 3 Jul 2005 20:51:48 -0500
  ...Newer water pump, ignition switch, batteries. Other records available. Has seen many big road trips. Screens and curtains in exc. condition. Solar panel for...
• Re: Lovin' my new GPS!
  Historical mailing list - William Monk
  Fri, 19 Jun 2015 12:50:26 -0400
  ...I would wire it to a switched power that turns on/off with the ignition. That way you can take advantage of the GPS...
• Re: Wipers suddenly not working, trip tomorrow
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 1 Jun 2013 17:12:39 -0400
  ...ignition switch is good. Does washer pump work? If so then you've eliminated fuse S10 as a problem. Is the wiper switch connector...
• Total Mystification!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:38:01 -0500
  ...Not only did changing out the ignition switch for a new one, the end result was....Nada. They still don't work but intermittently...
• Re: Ignition Key Warning Buzzer
  Historical mailing list - jim catterson
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 12:06:44 -0700
  the door pin switch is a grounding switch. if it sticks. simply take it out and either clean it or replace it. 5 min...
• Re: I need advice/help - Elecrical
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Sun, 6 Feb 2005 15:35:16 -0500
  ...According to the Bentley, power should come from the ignition switch. Swapped out ign. switch with a known good one, no good. All fuses...
• Re: Vanagon Secirity
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 14 Aug 2005 09:54:05 -0500
  One of the old 80s Westy I bought to restore and sell had the ignition (solenoid) run through the reverse light switch. The van...
• Re: Alternator light mystery-High bean switch!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 25 May 2010 11:40:56 -0700
  ...however, looking at the ignition switch on page 97.104 say, for 87 Vanagon ... they draw the switch like it was ganged toggle switch...
• Re: Strange switch near sink
  Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
  Thu, 9 Aug 2007 15:46:34 -0600
  Thanks for all the creative and entertaining suggestions as to the purpose of my mystery switch. See photo here: http://www.takingflight.net/images...
• Re: Emisson Control unit question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 11 Jun 2003 23:21:41 -0400
  Only the air cooled Vanagons have that switch. The WB's use the ignition pulse to keep the pump running. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: Headlight Upgrade Eilemma
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 10 Sep 2011 17:42:06 -0700
  ...In stock wiring all of the normal headlight current goes through the headlight switch, as well as the ignition switch and hi/lo beam...
• Re: 85' won't start :-( any clues??
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Mon, 25 Aug 2003 14:42:38 -0600
  ...I realize that means that it's > either the starter, the solenoid, or the ignition switch. I was hoping > that someone might know of...
• Re: Progressive rough running - until ignition reset
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Mon, 27 Dec 2010 13:47:07 -0800
  ...I turned off the >> wipers, the heater fans, and the head lights, shut off the ignition, and >> then hit the switch again. She fired...
• Vanagon Minds Thank you!
  Historical mailing list - Bernie
  Mon, 18 May 2009 13:10:01 -0700
  ...Neil and Jake were right on the money as it was the ignition switch. Thanks Jake for spending the time with me on the...
• No start
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:16:12 +0000
  ...other 2 large ones.Any ideas on how to check the ignition switch.  Can I cross a couple of wires there to see if...
• Re: Poll: Favorite anti-theft device?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 23 Jun 2014 18:59:06 -0700
  ...If they get in, destroy your ignition switch and can't start the car, then they might just ransack and vandalize the insides for...
• Re: Jake brakes, Engine overrun fuel consumtion, was: Wankels
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Wed, 14 Oct 1998 13:48:10 -0400
  ...the motor, shut off the ignition (leave the key in), and >open the throttle completely. then turn the switch on & off while in tunnels...
• Re: 85 Westy Brakelight Problem
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 23 Mar 2001 15:37:38 -0500
  ...grounds go to ground point 19, near the ignition coil. Suggest you unplug brake light switches, jumper and measure as indicated. david David Beierl...
• Chime gone AWOL (86 2.1, AT)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 15:32:14 -0700
  At the end of our road trip last year, our ignition switch went out (I think I diagnosed that from posting on the list...
• Re: headlight emergency!
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Mon, 6 Sep 1999 18:32:16 -0400
  ...highbeam selector switch on the column, turn signal stalk and components on the column, ignition switch and dash headlight switch. Which one was it...
• Re: How do you replace the electical switch on the bottom of the lock cylinder?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 20:58:29 -0500
  Here's a writeup on changing the ignition switch from "Ask Ken" on the Vanagain site: http://www.vanagain.com/how2ign.htm Mike David...
• Re: Electrical Question -Hazards/Parking Lights
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 9 May 2002 13:43:58 -0400
  ...without an accessory position on the ignition switch. What's always amused me is this air of "it is ze user's responsibility" on...
• Re: Fan switches - THANKS
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 12:31:13 -0500
  ...Now if you want the new switch to last, run another 16-amp fused circuit from the 15-circuit (i.e. ignition-switched circuit...
• Re: Fan switches - THANKS
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:27:44 -0800
  ...Now if you want the new switch to last, run another 16-amp > fused circuit from the 15-circuit (i.e. ignition-switched circuit...
• Re: That's it, I've had it. (Driving with brake on)
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 3 Jul 2010 15:58:14 -0400
  ...I don't' know where that wire goes, but it must be in the circuit for the ignition switch when it is turned to...
• Re: 90 Westfalia - sticking power window switches - interior cleaning - jumpseat mounting
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
  Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:29:51 -0400
  ...window switches keep working years (and miles, or perhaps run-hours) after their installation. I believe they're illuminated whenever the ignition is on...
• Re: Wiring in a new Stereo Unit
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 18:28:56 -0600
  ...It should also have an "Ignition" >> >> lead, which goes to a source which is switched (usually the key, but >> >> maybe a separate switch). As...
• Re: Electrical Gurus help needed 88 van.kinda long
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 27 Jul 2002 17:17:46 -0500
  ...I then ran a jumper wire from hot in the ignition switch harness straight to the starter...fired right up. So, I knew i...
• Re: CA 81-83 air cooled Fuel Injection & Ignition System
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 08:59:44 -0700
  ...ignition > parts changed at > > ~6-10 k miles. Why go to this bother to switch it around. I > think you have > > to switch around...
• Re: Instrument cluster light issues
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Mon, 17 May 2021 21:48:09 -0400
  No key in the ignition either. On Mon, May 17, 2021 at 9:02 PM Thomas Casal <thomas.casal@gmail.com> wrote: > Hey everybody...
• Re: starter wiring
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Thu, 25 Apr 2002 17:49:17 -0700
  ...Replaced ignition switch, installed relay to starter, charged battery, took the starter to have it checked, and came to the conclusion that it is...
• Re: Is it the ignition switch, or something else?
  Historical mailing list - ron ourada
  Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:37:50 -0600
  ...Is it the ignition switch, or something else? They do on my car! I recently had the wheel off to see on a leather...
• Re: Hot start problem
  Historical mailing list - pat
  Mon, 14 Feb 2011 17:25:19 -0500
  ...I don't think v-gons use a starter relay, but installing one may take some load off the ignition switch, assuming the starter...
• Re: Curious incident of the fuel pump that did not whine in the night
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 21:01:57 -0700
  Check the ignition switch first, they are notoriously fragile. If you don't want to get all the way into it, just pull down...
• Re: lighted switch needed
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Sun, 10 Feb 2008 15:04:49 -0500
  Ron, I take the steering column plastic off & find the terminal on the ignition switch that powers the key buzzer. Then I wire the...
• HELP/starter/UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - James Ruch
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 14:18:44 PDT
  ...Any suggestions? Thanks for the ignition switch suggestions but it's not that (I've been operating and starting with toggle and momentary switches...
• Electrical Woes
  Historical mailing list - Harmon F Seaver
  Thu, 5 Oct 1995 15:02:18 -0500 (CDT)
  ...It runs fine when you turn the switch on and have the ignition switch turned to "on" (so the warninglights are on) but by...
• Re: Headlight help!!
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 19 Dec 1999 22:23:00 -0800
  most likely either the headlight switch or the ignition switch. Bill -----Original Message----- From: A. Kimmons <akimmons@EV1.NET> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: What causes the ignition switch to get hot?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:06:55 -0800
  ...What causes the ignition switch to get hot? Hi- I replaced the switch and it also gets hot and smokes, engine off. Robert 1982...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - no start ?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 1 Apr 2006 10:44:33 -0600
  ...Otherwise use the Bentley diagram to trace the circuit from the ignition switch to the starter, checking with a meter. Larry A. AAG - Larry...
• Re: oil pressure problems,still
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Tue, 10 Oct 2006 17:23:00 -0400
  ...oil switch is supposed to be normally closed i.e. no pressure. That is what tests the oil light with only the ignition on...
• Re: ECU and starting question
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 19:55:57 -0400
  ...On the >> diagram the wire that feeds the switch in the relay comes from this #15 terminal >> (instead of #4 on the ignition module...
• Re: 86 Westy Question
  Historical mailing list - Dom
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 11:06:12 +1000
  ...If there is no power, the ignition switch is the culprit. Good luck, JP [text/html]
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 19:27:37 -0600
  ...The ignition spark is by > definition according to engine position and the fuel injectors fire > based on the same triggering event that the ignition...
• Re: Electrical - Lights and Fan: More
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Sun, 18 Jul 2004 21:45:12 -0600
  Could be the ignition switch, then. Lots of stuff in the archives for that... -Simon On Jul 18, 2004, at 9:31 PM, Tom...
• Re: Wiper turning on by themselves - Any ideas how to fix?
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Thu, 24 Jun 2004 07:53:05 -0400
  ...the wiper seemed to start working independently of the wiper switch after a bout 10-15 seconds of turning on the ignition. Anyone else...
• Re: (Symptoms) No Start, Hesitate at Start
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 17:46:41 -0800
  ...I'll look into the ignition switch more closely. > > Blake Heinlein > http://blakeheinlein.googlepages.com/ >
• Time Delay LED Lighting Circuit
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 31 Jul 2017 11:54:38 -0700
  ...Save for the voltage supply amount, resistor (not needed with automotive application 12 volt LED?), capacitor voltage rating, switch arrangement, is that VW time...
• Re: radio
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Mon, 26 Dec 2011 11:05:23 -0800
  ...radio > > a handy thing to remember is for radios that like an accessory > position on > the ignition switch ..that vanagons don't have .. > is...
• Re: Could hot starting problems be caused by a defective ignition swich?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 16 Dec 2005 10:34:32 -0500
  ...That, to me, is a symptom of a bad ignition switch. Now if one turns the key to the start position and the starter...