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• headlights problems
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 27 Jan 2017 09:19:22 -0800
  ...headlight switch is new a year ago - headlight relay kit.. could it be: - grounds? - turn signal switch? anything else to look for? thanks for...
• Needed AC Swich
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ogul
  Fri, 21 Jun 2013 10:45:51 -0400
  I need (for my 85 Westy) the dashboard control switch for my AC. Its the switch within a switch -- a central knob that is...
• sticky throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 09:11:04 -0800
  ...The Digitool works great, thanks Darrell!!! I immediately saw that the throttle switch is kind of sticky. It does not always activate when I...
• Re: What does x mean on fuse/relay panel wiring diagrams?
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Sun, 24 Sep 2000 19:42:41 -0400
  15 = switched power from the ignition switch 30 = always-on power from the battery x = switched power from the load reduction relay 31 = ground...
• WTB: Passenger power window switch
  Historical mailing list - andy.highland
  Sat, 4 Aug 2007 22:34:36 -0700
  If anyone has a passenger side power window switch for sale, please contact me. Thank you, Andy
• Re: Throttle switches on 1.9 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 11:25:07 -0400
  ...I'll let him know. -Karl B > In 1985 the switch configuration was changed. Instead of two switches on > top of the throttle body...
• Re: Backup light switch
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 7 Feb 2005 21:09:27 -0500
  ...I'm going to hazard a guess that the switch had an aluminum body. Both the switches I've dismantled (one aluminum and one...
• Low Temp Radiator Thermo Switch "Better"?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 24 May 2012 14:10:20 -0700
  ...http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_552_670/fan_switch.html Is it the general opinion that the lower temp switch is...
• Now it's happened to me too.
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 24 May 1999 01:28:00 +0200
  ...So, I need to get a new ignition switch. What I need to know is, I noticed the FLAPS had Golf/Jetta 85-92...
• Re: Rocker Switch for Fog Lights
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 09:16:16 -0400
  > I recently became the proud owner of a set of Projektzwo fog lights. > In lieu of the toggle switch supplied, I would like to...
• Re: brake lights '89 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Fri, 21 Nov 2003 10:07:36 -0800
  ...Cleaned >> taillight housing contacts and contacts on master >> cylinder switches with no change. Could the >> switches at the master cylinder be bad or clogged...
• Re: 85 Vanagon GL Lights Issue
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 3 May 2005 15:08:25 -0400
  ...Seems like a switch issue to me. > > Anybody have this happen and know a good fix. Do I have to replace the > whole switch...
• Re: Backup light switch malfunction - blinking backup lights when shifting
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:02:03 -0800
  ...Backup light switch malfunction - blinking backup lights when shifting > Sounds complex.... How about I just unplug from the trans switch and add a > manual...
• Re: Ignition Kill Switch
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Fri, 5 Nov 2004 00:08:02 -0800
  ...Swipe the magnet past the magnetically activated switch > and the immobilizer is off, your car will start. Tearing out the LED or > pushbutton switch...
• Re: Turn signals
  Historical mailing list - Paul A. Blouin
  Mon, 30 Dec 2002 06:43:57 -0800
  ...The current comes > > from the fusebox, through the flasher switch, through > > the flasher relay, through the flasher switch again, > > through the turn signal switch...
• Re: 91 GL won't start
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Mon, 21 Feb 2011 08:21:49 -0500
  ...I'm headed for my second safety switch replacement. Dave On Sun, Feb 20, 2011 at 9:37 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail...
• '86 Westy A/C Switch (Again)
  Historical mailing list - Ray Reinhard
  Sat, 22 Oct 2005 23:26:20 -0700
  ...This switch has concentric knobs to control fan speed and temperature -- it is specific to Westies of this era. Switches from non-Westies will...
• AC and LP on Dometic question
  Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
  Mon, 9 Jul 2007 08:41:24 -0600
  In my ongoing tests and Dometic improvements, yesterday I switched from AC to LP, but accidentally forgot to change the switch to to Gas...
• Re: Brake light sensor switch adj.
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 10 Apr 2007 15:56:08 -0400
  Those aren't electrical switches on the 2 pedals on the factory cruise setup. They're vacuum release valves, in parallel with the cruise...
• Ignition Switch "Su" Power
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 24 Jan 2013 18:37:47 -0800
  ...My concern is that the 30 -> 15 path in the Vanagon switch isn't meant to handle the extra current. I removed my door...
• Re: throttle valve switch
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 27 Oct 2002 08:57:46 -0600
  My throttle valve full throttle switch has a roller on the micro switch to work with No Lube condition. It never hurts to put...
• Re: Second Request for Help - Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 22:19:25 -0600
  Chuck, I jumpered what I believe to be the plug for the idle switch. It is a two wire connection, one of which should...
• Re: kill switch Q
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 25 Feb 2003 19:56:14 -0800
  There would be few easy ways of doing this. - You can interrupt the #1 wire on the coil with a switch. - You can interrupt...
• '85 heater switch
  Historical mailing list - Michael D. Dower
  Sat, 25 Jan 1997 21:45:09 -0500 (EST)
  My front fan control switch in my newly purchased 85 westy is jammed in the third speed position and the fan does not work...
• NEEDED: 84 Wiper Switch
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Clark
  Tue, 4 Feb 2003 11:03:58 -0600
  ...I'm in desparate need of a wiper switch for my 84 Westy Wolfsburg. The headlight dimmer switch has gone bad. No luck with...
• Re: Idle Surge
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:43:20 +0000
  What, pray tell, is a TB switch? Sorry if I am a goober, but even after more than 20 years of owning these things...
• Re: Disabling the fuel pump
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 12:04:46 EST
  ...possible to put a switch on the dash to disable the fuel > pump? Assuming one could not locate the switch would this be an...
• Re: Just replaced the throttle switch and am having drivability issues
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sat, 4 Feb 2006 09:07:18 -0500
  Roger, I think you are on the right track.I believe there is a fuel cut off mode if the idle switch is closed...
• Brake light switch replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mark Thoma
  Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:27:42 -0800
  Hey all, Is there a mess free way to replace the two brake light switches on the master cylinder? It looks like I'd...
• Re: Help me diagnose and fix no brake lights
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Fri, 9 Oct 2015 14:12:28 -0700
  ...85-91 vans use 2 wire switches, only for the rear brake lights. For some reason new switch quality seems low and the supply...
• WTB - Want Vanagon dashboard switch for Aux power
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Fri, 25 Feb 2005 10:49:53 -0500
  ...So, is there anyone out there who has a spare switch to part with? I'm just going to use a make/break contact...
• Re: Throttle position switch COVER!! Who knew ??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 11 Aug 2012 21:04:05 -0700
  far as I know all 2.1 wbxr engines have that plastic cover on their underside-mounted throttle position micro switches. Sometimes the cover...
• Re: 1991 Vanagon intermittent no start
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 8 Mar 2007 15:48:42 -0500
  While the electrical part of the ignition switch is a prime suspect and is often the cause of intermittent starting woes, I'd like...
• Re: when making a left turn, parking brake light comes on??? ideas?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 09:49:45 -0800
  Yes, the wiring at the parking brake lever as well as the flimsy switch there are the more likely cause. It is just a...
• Re: No Break Lights
  Historical mailing list - Woodcock, Frank
  Thu, 26 Feb 1998 10:12:03 -0000
  ...The switch operates hydraulically by the break fluid under pressure. If the switch has failed and a replacement difficult, then I reckon a 'fix...
• Re: 87 Vanagon fuse problem
  Historical mailing list - A. Kimmons
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 21:12:07 -0600
  Wow!! I'm having this same problem... (see Headlight Help!!) I just replaced the ignition switch (electric part only), but then... REALLY WACKY things...
• Re: Ignition Switch on 85
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 16 Mar 1998 11:34:35 -0800
  ...I installed a bypass switch for > now . This catalog shows the switch contact assembly portion of the > ignition is replaceable. I looked at it...
• Re: Can't find the switch ...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 6 Apr 2008 12:54:46 -0700
  The switch you want to adjust is in the shifter console. The shift 'knob' comes off by an allen screw I think - I haven...
• Re: Which switch for Oil Pressure?! 85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 2 Jul 2016 17:31:38 -0400
  The correct switch is .3bar, 4.4 psi. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of David...
• Re: interior led lighting update
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 31 Mar 2013 08:10:14 -0400
  ...Edward At 10:31 PM 3/29/2013, Alistair Bell wrote: >I installed some new switches to my interior led lighting. The new >switches...
• Oil Pressure Switch
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Wed, 20 May 1998 09:00:08 EDT
  ...I am talking about the switch by the oil pump that reads over 2000 rpms and makes the buzzer buzz and the light flash...
• Electrical woes update
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Tue, 23 Jan 2001 20:07:54 EST
  Replaced the ign switch, swapped the load control relay, cleaned all the grounds, and fixed the horn ground. Voltage fluxuation stays normal with the...
• fan or switch, 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Brian brian
  Fri, 20 Jun 2003 09:00:19 -0700
  I'm wondering what it more likely to fail, the fan motor, or the thermo switch on the radiator that turns the fan on...
• Answered my own ? - it's the details that get you.....
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Sat, 22 Apr 2006 12:32:07 -0400
  ...that step... Re-install ign. switch block and having room to install steering wheel later? TURN IGN. SWITCH TO ON POSITION!... I got it...
• Dumb Question - Remote Start Switch
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 21 Jun 2014 13:58:03 -0500
  Need to do a remote start - so how does a two wire remote switch hook up? Thanks, John
• Part number for heater blower switch?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 9 Dec 2013 15:06:53 -0600
  Is it the same as an AC blower switch, part number 321 959 511 A? Thanks, Jim
• Re: '85 heater switch
  Historical mailing list - Dan Fleming
  Sat, 25 Jan 1997 20:52:47 -0800
  I got the switch for $4.00 at the dealer .... guess this time they beat the parts stores. DDF
• Re: need AC switch
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 30 Jun 2002 11:28:26 EDT
  i have a dash switch w/ temp control and fan speed for the vanagon p-mail if interested.. chris
• 80 degree fan switch
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 16:44:10 -0400
  Where can I buy an 80 degree fan switch? I can only find the 87 on bus depot? Matt
• Re: hardwire jumping a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 06:05:29 -0400
  Marine supply stores sell a boat dual battery switch. It is a fairly large item- about the size of a soup bowl. You run...
• wiper motor fix???
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Thu, 21 Dec 2000 10:10:58 -0500
  Hey everyone, Anyone ever fix the front wiper motor park switch? Our vanagon wipers seem to have an internal switch that "parks" the wipers...
• Re: '84 A/C temp switch question
  Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 09:24:13 -0500
  ...Mike Collum <collum@BANGORNEWS.INFI.NET> >Subject: '84 A/C temp switch question > >Hi all, > >I have the dealer installed A/C with the...
• Re: ignition switch part #
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 14:05:45 -0800
  ...ignition switch part # > I've narrowed my problems down to the electrical ignition switch in the > steering column thanks to list help... > > Now, can...
• Re: battery-inverter-charger-battery loop
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 20 Apr 2006 08:22:44 -0700
  ...As for controlling the inverter through the switch, are you switching the inverter power leads, or does your inverter have a remote power switching...
• Re: No brake lights
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 4 Dec 2010 06:40:25 -0500
  Not 'simply for the sake of redundacy' in case one switch fails, Karl. It’s a dual hydraulic circuit master cylinder, so if a...
• Re: Running Lights Dark
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 28 Aug 2018 15:05:47 -0400
  > > The problem was no running lights and no dash lights, so something is wrong > with both the switch and rheostat. > See 97.211 tracks...
• Re: Radiator fan switch wierdness
  Historical mailing list - TCollins
  Thu, 1 May 2014 11:56:17 -0400
  ...Would any other switch trigger radiator fan operation? > On May 1, 2014, at 11:22 AM, "Project Pat" <psdooley@verizon.net> wrote: > > Just a...
• Re: Headlight switch for '91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
  Sun, 20 Jan 2013 06:27:03 -0600
  ...headlight switch was the way to solve my failed dimmer problem and > after all the pointers to possible sources of new switches turned up...
• NVC- 71 Bus wiring
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:22:22 -0800
  ...I had already bypassed the starter part of the switch years ago when the switch failed- installed a starter button. Now I need to...
• Re: A/C Problems
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 19:18:37 -0500
  Stephan, The low pressure switch, could be faulty, and not allowing the compressor to kick on. The key to this solution, was when the...