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  • Re: free toolbox with vw purchase
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:11:48 -0700
    a high quality Remote Starter Switch ...... an excellent diagnostic and 'rescue yourself' tool. I wouldn't be without one, period. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Amy...
  • Re: '81 Westy Deep-cycle/group 41 combo Q's
    Historical mailing list - Leavitt
    Fri, 14 Mar 1997 20:11:28 -0500
    ...devices by chewing up no less than 5 TV and VCR remote controls! (Now to change the channel they have to pull on her...
  • Re: Westy-Vision
    Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux
    Tue, 21 Oct 1997 08:23:37 -0000
    ...It is a Emerson with remote control. ---------- > From: Chris & Aimee <uzzi@AIMNET.COM> > To: Vanagon@GERRY.SDSC.EDU > Subject: Re: Westy-Vision > Date: Monday...
  • Re: drivers door lock
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 10 Jul 2001 19:06:13 +1200
    ...I'll also be fitting remote central locking, so won't need the key at all. If you keep a spare key in your...
  • Re: AC for Camping. Best Buy Electronics Sale Item
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 7 Jul 2005 22:15:44 -0500
    ...No remote, no >> directional controls. But it is cheap enough and would prol'ly make a >> good camping AC. >> >> Regards, >> >> John Rodgers >> 88 GL...
  • Re: Speaking of Cruise Control...
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sun, 30 Oct 2005 06:57:38 EST
    ...Forget about using it on anything remotely resembling a hill! Most other cars I have driven will vary the throttle in a way that...
  • Ticked Off at oil filter adaptors
    Historical mailing list - David Etter
    Wed, 11 Oct 2006 18:22:08 -0600
    ...The best way is to use adaptors that allow a remote oil filter system. P_ _ _ed Off! david (dsl82westy) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > > > David Bohannan, you are my...
  • Re: What's the strangest think you've found in a "new" Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
    Sun, 17 Aug 2008 02:31:07 +0000
    Jeez remote control, cell phone battery and snow chains; pretty boring compared to jeff!> Date: Sun, 17 Aug 2008 01:49:03 +0000> From...
  • A Touch of the Southwest---- long
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Thu, 24 Jun 1999 21:11:04 -0700
    ...To point of all my trips to the southwest are to visit remote scenic areas away from the tourist crowds and to explore for...
  • Re: Friday topic: MP3s in a vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
    Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:56:55 -0800
    ...Very good sound and convenient with remote (car remotes will not turn the unit "on"--they would have to be on stand-by while...
  • AM/FM/CD/MP3 Radio with Weather Band that fits Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
    Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:24:49 -0400
    ...Through luck, I found a radio with AM/FM/CD/MP3 and weather band and remote control all in one unit that fits the...
  • Re: Remote Starter Switch Wire-up for '88GL
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:36:47 -0400
    Be careful with R.S. clip leads and those of a similar quality. They frequently become non-conducting where the clip is crimped to...
  • Re: Cross Country Travel Tips Wanted
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:54:34 -0400
    ...Very often we'd camp for the night and find no cell service --- though we like it as remote as possible :-) Cheers, Doug
  • Re: fuel pressure test connection size?
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
    Tue, 6 Feb 2001 16:54:59 EST
    ...especially in remote areas where I must rely on myself... (and since I am chemically sensitive it would be nice not to have to...
  • Re: SA Limited slip differential and getting stuck
    Historical mailing list - Dart 330
    Mon, 11 Feb 2002 15:19:33 -0600
    ...still want to be able to drive off road to go remote camping. Will this work? Nathan 85 Westy 74 Bus 60 SO-23...
  • Re: Headlight question (ignition "lock")
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 10 Mar 2002 15:48:40 +1200
    ...Why did they not continue this system? Of course all of this can be avoided by fitting a remote central locking system, as I...
  • FS (maybe) 91 GL with TIICo
    Historical mailing list - Spooner, Robert E.
    Mon, 23 Sep 2002 08:37:45 -0400
    ...Engine has a remote oil cooler installed (SS hose and fittings used). 15,000 miles on engine. * Body perfect, except for 2 things: crack...
  • Help, stranded. Van won't exceed 55mph
    Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
    Fri, 25 Feb 2005 12:43:40 -0500
    ...By the time we reached Houma, La, I knew I had to get help or risk being stranded on a remote section of highway...
  • Re: Becketts Tome on Dual Batt.s,Relays,Saftey,and charging (Very Long)
    Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
    Mon, 19 Jun 2000 16:05:58 -0700
    ...The R stands for Remote regulator sensing. This terminal is supposed to be connected to the regulator in the following manner: (if that is...
  • Re: Intermittent Power Loss - '91 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sun, 21 May 2017 04:47:15 -0700
    ...While preparing our 'trusty' '91 Westy for a trip to the remote (and > supremely lovely) Okanogan region of Eastern Washington, I experienced a > sudden...
  • Re: Couple of minor propane fridge mods
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Mon, 19 Jun 2017 18:13:32 -0400
    ...can you rig it up so it can be turned on > remotely via > wifi on Android and iPhone? :) > > Steven > > On Mon, Jun 19, 2017...
  • Re: Stock "squeeze" hose clamps
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 3 Jan 2011 12:57:59 -0600
    Jeff, http://www.mysears.com/Craftsman-Cable-Operated-Hose-Clamp-Pliers-reviews They make another set that doesn't have the cable "remote: but...
  • Re: Trip Report. Pics.
    Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
    Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:51:07 -0700
    Which makes my mind race at the thought of remote controlled options : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNCq0A27Vq8 and/or : http://www.youtube...
  • Looking for TD parts in BC, 2.1L WB for sale
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Wed, 17 Oct 2001 14:36:28 -0700
    ...It can or will include anything remotely gas related from the van, if desired, such as ECU, AFM, etc. In both cases I'd...
  • Re: [vanagon] FS on Ebay: Tristar, Doka and Eurospec T3 (Vanagon) Headlights washer / squirters.
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Wed, 25 Oct 2006 23:37:44 -0700
    ...Give me the > remote control for the pump. > > Or install it on your toilet to use as a bidet. > > I knew i could come...
  • Re: in van hands free cellular install
    Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
    Thu, 5 Apr 2007 21:31:51 -0500
    ...ignition is turned off" >> [...] It is not for power, but a remote on/off. > > An easy place is unused relay socket #2, pin 4...
  • Re: Kool Patch
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Thu, 4 Jan 2007 16:29:49 -0500
    ...will use capillairy action to get as far as possiable in remote locations.When it drys,the metal will be encased forever.May not...
  • Re: NVC: I want a sports car
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Fri, 1 Feb 2008 16:24:18 -0500
    ...other-stuff, rear discs, leather, multi-speaker CD/stereo, alarm with remote, cruise control, airbags, trip computer, significantly more mandated emissions equipment, etc. That...
  • Announcement - VW Campground Review Page is alive
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Sun, 1 Oct 2006 16:11:51 -0700
    ...Some want remote & free camps, some scenic with a few amenities and some want every amenity possible. This new campground review tool is targeted...
  • Re: old VW Radio. install pb
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Fri, 22 Oct 2004 06:14:57 EDT
    ...It has a remote. That's why I may keep it. I have everything. Manual, etc. Even the code (it's protected) and ask...
  • Re: Friday: Fuel containers, a little bit vanagon related
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:42:16 -0500
    ...others no doubt, use a diesel fuel > container when traveling to remote rural destinations. I normally > carry one five gallon Wedco (NATO style) can...
  • Re: Oil light flicker gone...
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 03 Jan 95 09:30:22 CST
    ...and it's just remotely possible that it was simply the act of caring that caused the gremlin to go away. ;) we had a...
  • FS: Sacramento, VW Snow Trac!
    Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
    Thu, 9 Oct 1997 05:54:57 -0700
    ...753-4729 TODAYS HIGHLIGHT - VW SNOW TRAC '61 & Snow master, Seats 6, back country skiing, remote cabin access, rebuilt & non restored machines, $6000/ofr...
  • Re: Stealing ETKA & ELSA ?
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Fri, 21 Nov 2003 10:34:44 EST
    ...sorry" when they are exposed, while if there were even the remotest chance that they would get their knees broken when caught, they could...
  • trip report and photos--Utah desert
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Thu, 17 Mar 2005 19:02:17 -0700
    ...If you like remote country, check: http://jones.colorado.edu/jones/Utah05 Richard A Jones Boulder, Colorado
  • Re: Compression tester question
    Historical mailing list - Karin Baker & Raymond Paquette
    Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:13:12 -0500
    ...On two of the cylinders, the gauge would drop while still > > > threaded in sparkplug hole. > > > > > > I was doing this w/o remote starter. > > > > > > The...
  • EV/Projektzwo
    Historical mailing list - Matt Dekker
    Wed, 7 Feb 1996 10:58:12 -0800 (PST)
    ...They had a press release in Euroean Car magazine for a remote control rear side windows, so they could be opened and closed from...
  • Re: how much interest IS there in the 5cyl conversion???
    Historical mailing list - David-M
    Mon, 11 Jan 1999 22:35:56 -0500
    ...if you need one, I would imagine it makes more sense to get one locally rather than pay the shipping from some remote locale.
  • Bears & Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
    Sat, 14 Feb 2004 18:22:01 -0600
    ...I was camped in a reasonably remote area near Cimarron, NM for two months during the summer of 2000. I knew there were plenty...
  • Re: Expensive Syncro Westie
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Sun, 18 Mar 2007 12:27:51 -0800
    ...Of course I often like to stop at nice remote places. Then I eventually want to get moving again and that is the main...
  • Re: Battery recharge and stereo
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:59:44 -0500
    ...I turn it on or off from the living > space > with the remote at will, no key needed and no cutout switch because > I...
  • Re: Follow Up on Yesterdays Post About New Stereo
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Fri, 17 Jun 2011 12:41:46 -0400
    ...It is all controlled with the remote (or at the unit). You can also set up play lists and such if you wanted. It...
  • FS: 1989 Synchro GL <-price reduced
    Historical mailing list - Ryan McGee
    Mon, 8 Jul 1996 21:56:42 -0500
    ...with resume feature >Rear window wiper/washer/defrost >Air conditioner >Heated, remote, folding outside mirrors >Perma plate, fiber guard added by dealer > >Extras: > >VDO...
  • Re: Vanagon Digest - 3 Oct 1998 - Special issue
    Historical mailing list - Mark Williams
    Sat, 3 Oct 1998 19:55:22 -0500
    ...5 speed, power everything and remote keyless entry, dual batteries with solar charger. Asking $16,500" The engine had 100K, vehicle 113K. It was...
  • Re: pliers for clamps
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Thu, 2 Nov 2000 07:33:46 -0700
    ...They have a listing for a hose clamp pliers in > their recent catalog that have a 'remote' head that looks like it could be...
  • Re: Strange messages-- infected file
    Historical mailing list - tom ring
    Wed, 24 Sep 2003 21:30:37 -0600
    ...Heck, they found a remotely-exploitable hole in *Pine* > recently, of all things! > > But, the plain fact is very few viruses have taken advantage...
  • Re: RoadHaus - Wireless Internet Report
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Mon, 16 Feb 2004 08:47:26 -0800
    ...USDA remote monitoring systems and so on. Now the trick is to slowly sweep a likely azimuth using your phone as the signal detector...
  • Picking an alternator.
    Historical mailing list - robby kilborn
    Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:06:38 -0700
    ...any insight? I'm assuming a high output on account of my 500W stereo amp (which I hardly ever dare use while near remote...
  • Re: Ninja Camping (was Wal-Mart parking lots)
    Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
    Wed, 21 May 2008 13:09:06 -0600
    ...This keeps the ants away from frequently used, though remote campsites on the rivers. You would be surprised Most rivers are 'permitted' rivers, as...
  • Re: Schematic needed, starter issue, Old school stuff
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:31:57 -0700
    ...It was nothing more than an old Ford remote starter >solenoid wired to boost the power to the starter on VW's since the...
  • trip report & pix--Beef Basin, Utah
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Fri, 12 Nov 2010 19:07:53 -0700
    Last week, the Syncro Bros met in Moab and headed to Beef Basin-- a remote area S of the Needles District of Canyonlands Nat...
  • Re: Westy Configurations and Bear-proofing
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sat, 26 Jun 2010 21:23:32 -0600
    ...After a couple bear and drunk human visits while 12 miles out at the end of a remote road near Ketcham, ID, I now...
  • Re: oil temperature sender.
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Sun, 17 Jun 2001 01:45:15 -0500
    ...oil temperature sender. > How is everyone mounting the VDO remote oil temperate sender on WBX > engines? The threads look very similar to the drain...
  • Re: Would it be insane...
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby
    Fri, 16 Aug 2002 17:34:21 -0400
    ...How about remote control > doors they offer on minivans now days. It's hell of a lot easier to open door then > lift popup...
  • Re: CD/MP3 Player suggestions
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 2 Jan 2003 18:10:38 EST
    ...FWIW, I suggest whatever model you get, get it with a remote control. > At first glance it seems a silly extravagance, but after a...
  • Re: archive search by e-mail
    Historical mailing list - Woten, Rodney
    Thu, 29 Apr 2004 10:16:07 -0500
    ...IIRC, Gerry will let us remotely search the archives via an e-mail message, which is just the ticket when I have e-mail...
  • Re: New stereo w/remote
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 18 Oct 2004 01:49:06 -0400
    A timely posting... I stopped in at the Crutchfield store this morning (Harrisonburg) and was pleasantly surprised to learn that they now carry MB...
  • Re: Optima batteries
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Fri, 9 May 2008 10:09:40 -0700
    ...or weeks without fear of draining my starting battery when camped remote. Mark Neil2 wrote: > I've always considered marine batteries a misapplication for...
  • '84 Westy Electrics - Stupid Questions
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Sat, 24 Jun 1995 22:36:17 -0700 (PDT)
    ...For some reason I have minor nightmares > about camping in some remote location, using battery for various things > and discovering that I don't...
  • Re: Some cool upgrades we are doing on a Westy.
    Historical mailing list - turbowesty
    Tue, 17 Dec 2013 17:14:47 -0500
    ...We just got done installing the Go Westy > Cruise Control with remote steering control. That was pretty cool. Need > to test it on the...