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• Re: Can't get the gas going ...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:03:28 -0800
  ...btw.........at least 80 % of the time a see a waterboxer than won't start..........it's from lack of ignition. One thing to...
• Re: Stop the Urban Folk Myth: The IGNITION LIGHT
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Fri, 8 May 1998 10:52:24 -0700
  ...This flashing light at start-up is > NOT an > "IGNITION LIGHT". > > There is no such thing, it doesn't exist. It is purely made...
• Ignition Switch Housing Removal
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 9 Dec 2012 19:23:54 -0600
  Gotta change the ignition switch. Everything removed right down to the housing - nothing left to do but pull the housing itself - and it will...
• Re: starter problems 82 diesel
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Sat, 4 Jan 1997 16:10:03 -0800 (PST)
  ...I may need a relay > because of the distance betwwen the ignition and starter. I'm not sure... > any ideas? > paul Of course, there...
• Re: Bentley wiring diagram. Questions on how to read.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:49:41 -0800
  ...IGNITION > 1 Ignition coil, ignition distributor, low voltage > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > (Ignition distributor with two separate electrical circuits) > 1a to ignition contact breaker I > 1b to ignition...
• Re: Digitool Just in Time
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 20:58:46 -0500
  ...The fuel pump has two contacts in the ignition switch, the "start" one is okay, the "run" one is in Heaven, with Jesus and...
• Re: replacing lock cylinders + ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 09:26:00 -0500
  ...can the lock cylinders be replaced without > changing the > door handles and the ignition switch. > > I'm suspecting the ignition is a PIA and...
• Re: Bentley wiring typo?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:25:42 -0400
  ...I can't imagine the Jetta ignition coil needing so much more current that the ignition switch can�t handle it anyway. This may...
• Re: I-4 conversion timing problem
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 6 May 2001 23:33:36 -0700
  ...In engines where the ignition timing is controlled by the ECU, it can advance the timing until it senses the pinging from ignition too...
• Re: Van stopped running
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:36:06 -0500
  Turn on the ignition, but do not attempt to start the vehicle. Listen - and see if you hear the fuel pump running. If not...
• Ignition problem?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Assinck
  Sat, 14 Oct 2000 23:24:42 -0400
  ...So it looks to me that the ignition is cut off randomly. This problem comes and goes but when it acts up its no...
• Re: Engine dieing after coasting.. solved! Thanks
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sat, 29 Sep 2018 13:17:41 -0400
  ...to restart after a long coast downhill, but after > Cycling the ignition switch a few times, it'd go again and run > perfect...till...
• ANSWERS!! Re: Engine electrical power requirements?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:46:46 -0700
  ...Total use by fuel injection and ignition at idle = 6.5 amps Measured 3 places and added them. Measured at relay sockets and in...
• Re: speedo/tach lights out
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Fri, 17 Mar 2000 00:03:00 -0800
  ...recently my speedo and tach lights > have started to go out intermittently. > I have had the ignition switch replaced in the last year so...
• Re: Vanagon keys--the answers
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 7 May 2000 20:54:47 -0700
  ...When I bought a new gas cap for my 87 Syncro the VW dealer asked for a copy of my ignition key so when...
• no parking lights? huh? wiring worries
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 17:05:04 -0800
  ...I have a brand new headlight & ignition switch plus new X relay. Here is another kicker- when the headlights are on the defrost and...
• Re: What is a Hard Start Relay Kit? Who sells them?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 25 Jun 2004 09:19:38 -0400
  > > One of the List Members mentioned the solution to my > > Ignition Switch Mystery (see my previous post) might > > be a Hard Start Relay Kit...
• Re: lost gas cap key
  Historical mailing list - Richard Green
  Wed, 24 May 2006 10:49:35 -0500
  ...87 Syncro use the same key for everything, gas cap, door & ignition. >> Is there a number on it? If so a good lock shop...
• Looking for Steering Column Cover and...
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Fri, 14 Dec 2007 13:56:39 -0600
  ...has the cutout for the ignition and screws into the lower cover. Looking for a black one. The PO cracked it when he put...
• Help in salt lake
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Tue, 19 Mar 2019 22:17:40 +0000
  ...Smoke came from the ignition and the engine quit. Any advice where to tow to? Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/ghei36>
• Ignition switch -- P terminal
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 14 Nov 2010 01:39:37 -0500
  On '85-up there's a terminal 'P' that's marked unused on the schematic. It's connected to the 30 (B+) terminal when...
• Re: HELP!! Rain kills my vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Foltz
  Wed, 24 Jun 1998 17:15:43 EDT
  Try the old spray bottle in the dark routine.....follow the sparks you should see as you spray the entire ignition system, engine running...
• Re: Creek crossing (rainy day) blues
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 2 Mar 2001 08:35:03 -0500
  ...If it happens immediately, I suspect ignition (probably old olug wires). Jay
• Re: Ignition / Starter
  Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
  Wed, 23 Jan 2002 21:30:21 EST
  My 90 With auto transmission does this too. I have to move the shifter around to just the right spot in order to get...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 21:28:55 -0700
  I've been thinking about Westy security....considering an ignition kill switch....don't think theves are going to tow a Westy....need recommendations...
• Re: Flashing Coolant light when cell phone plug into cig lighter
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 20:22:00 -0400
  Jon, This is just a WAG but I would suspect the ignition switch or ground clusters behind the fuse block. Ken Lewis http://neksiwel...
• Re: Bad New Battery?
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:45:19 -0500
  But if the battery is charging, and there's no drain on it when the ignition/accessories are off, what problem could there be...
• Re: HOWTO: Audiovox cruise control install experience
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 13:38:21 -0700
  ...Only using the set key, or turning off the ignition unset the unit. I measured the current draw of the unit and found it...
• Re: no fuse for fuel pump?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 11 Mar 2023 13:43:50 -0800
  ...The fuel pump and ignition is amongst them. The fuel > >> pump power wire also provides the positive 12 volt for the injectors, > the > >> power...
• Jump out the starter solonoid to eliminate the ignition circuit...
  Historical mailing list - Jonc
  Tue, 22 Aug 2000 21:42:44 -0400
  ...attach one of the alligator clips to the power lug on the starter and the other to the ignition connection on the starter solenoid...
• Re: Fridge Question - Maybe Aux. Batt. Related
  Historical mailing list - dusty edwards
  Thu, 28 Jul 2005 19:11:28 -0600
  ...if the fridge should NOT work w/ the ignition off, but it is suppose to be the only device connected to the aux. batt...
• Re: Where to get ignition key?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 09:29:49 -0400
  ...Sometimes when I put in the > ignition, the van doesn't start but if I use the other side it starts. I > don't...
• Re: Advice-New Ignition Switch/Cig Lighter/Fan Switch
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 19 Feb 2011 13:38:06 -0500
  ...Here the ignition switch is one of the usual suspects as well as any wires and connections between the switch and the push-on...
• Re: Alternative to locking gas cap?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 15 Aug 2009 08:35:29 -0400
  ...my '91 Jetta used the ignition key as the gas cap key, but my '91 Vanagon has a separate smaller key. I have no...
• Re: New Ig Switch, Still no Fuel Pump
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 21:15:15 -0500
  ...I have replaced the electric half of the ignition switch. I still have intermittent fuel pump function. <<<SNIP>>> Regards, -- David Bogle >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> David, Sorry to...
• Re: dumb question dept
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 21:05:01 -0500
  ...Disconnect connector from ECU along with connectors from Temp Sensor II and Ignition Control module (pinouts are marked on that connector). On my '84...
• Re: Load Reduction Relay: what's it do?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 17 Apr 2001 00:38:02 -0400
  ...staying on when the ignition is shut off is diagnostic of either sticky relay or possibly bad ignition switch. david At 08:07 PM...
• Re: Vanagon locksmith
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 12:48:33 -0400
  ...That may not solve your ignition problem. However, you could/should send the ignition to Steve and he would set it up to match...
• Re: Battery recharge and stereo
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:36:35 -0500
  ...is turned to the ON position, which is bad for the ignition (if the car isn't running), and draws more power than necessary...
• Got some Dealer Overstock Parts In
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 19:21:07 EDT
  ...Wiper/Turn Signal and ignition switch assemblies- $60. (Here is almost $200 worth of parts. You get the turn signal and wiper switches (no...
• Re: FIXED Re: horn not working after replacing ignition switch?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 21 Dec 2007 21:36:43 -0500
  ...when the ignition switch was replaced, the steering lock assembly was probably not adjusted to proper position after the wheel was installed. Most don...
• Re: Fuel Pump Relay/Fuse
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 27 Jan 2018 14:34:06 -0800
  ...When key turned to ignition on (engine still off), the fuel pump should prime briefly but then shut off. So, seeing 0 volts at...
• Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 28 Sep 2014 17:20:16 -0600
  ...I had new plugs >>>>> installed and went thru the entire ignition system and all ran perfect - >>>>> idle and at 3000 rpm per Tencent. Even...
• Re: Wierd (Ignition?) Problem...
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 16:58:46 -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: Electrical draw question
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Mon, 30 Jun 2014 11:17:42 -0500
  ...I > like it to always have power even with the ignition off. . But I'm told > this will draw 67 mili amps. With just...
• Re: Dead Wipers and Heater Fans
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:48:53 -0600
  ...But in the meantime, I bought an ignition switch as a spare, and a new light switch, plus installed Jay Brown's headlight and...
• Re: What's a Backfire
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  7 Nov 1995 16:13:37 -0800
  ...This then means that the ignition can vent through either the intake or exhaust valve, hence the intake backfire (through the carb (dangerous fire...
• FYI:EV Repair Manual Part Numbers
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Choulat
  Wed, 20 Nov 1996 09:06:19 -0500 (EST)
  ...VW EV From 1993 Suspension, Wheels, Brakes, Steering W42 070 193 106 VW EV From 1995 General, Engine, On Board Diagnostic, Fuel and Ignition...
• Re: Locks
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Wed, 10 Jun 1998 10:32:12 -0700
  ...I've done this myself, and anyone else that has had to replace the ignition switch will tell you the same. Best regards, Sam...
• Ignition Coil and Hall sender
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Fri, 28 May 2004 21:02:48 -0400
  ...any spark coming out the coil wire except just before the ignition key was turn off (no spark while cranking). Any idea what could...
• Oops...forgot, I also have a problem
  Historical mailing list - Rod Knutson
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 20:18:21 -0700
  ...I tore into the whole starter electrical system and found no faults and finally gave up and started on the ignition wiring. All of...
• Re: Engine quit
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:13:26 -0700
  ...Also the black wires at one post of the ignition coil, or the cluster of grounds at a screw below the ignition coil. Sometimes...
• Re: ECU and starting question
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:39:48 -0500
  ...This pin > also has a wire that connects itself to the ignition coil's terminal #15. On the > diagram the wire that feeds the...
• Re: Phantom power drain: Accessories work with key out...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Jun 2010 09:51:24 -0400
  ...For the rest of the stuff, ignition switch, load reduction relay, cross connection or short in the fuse box. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: Thieves have key,part 2: Anyone have scans of instructions for pulling lockcylinders?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 23:45:50 -0700
  ...If you have an 85 or newer you can buy brand new ignition lock and handles with locks and keys from Bus Depot for...
• Re: 85 Westy radio connection
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 15:06:05 -0600
  ...85 Westy radio connection > > > 85 West doesn't have accessory position on ignition. > > Does it hurt ignition etc. to play radio with key on...
• Re: Wiper Failure (again) X-switch for ignition
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sun, 6 Mar 2011 09:19:52 -0700
  On Sun, Mar 6, 2011 at 6:42 AM, mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > The part of the ignition switch that burns out...
• Re: ECU and starting question
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 15:02:07 -0700
  ...It is coming from the ignition module. If this wire is broken the relay won't activate. Or if the power signal through it...
• Re: Electrical Gurus help needed 88 van.kinda long
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sun, 28 Jul 2002 19:24:20 -0400
  ...Now, I pulled the harness off the ignition switch and plugged on a new one i had on the shelf......nothing. I then ran...
• Re: Bentley wiring typo?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 10:31:59 -0700
  ...I can't imagine the Jetta ignition coil needing so much > more current that the ignition switch can't handle it anyway. This may...