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Re: AC and engine temps
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Sun, 26 Jul 1998 08:36:54 -0700
...I would check to make sure that the fan motor, switches and sensors are operating pro- perly to make sure that the fan works...
Re: Battery switches
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Fri, 12 Jul 2002 10:17:29 -0400
> I am not familiar with the VW setup, but my van uses a battery isolator to > automatically charge each battery when needed. The isolator...
FS: inst. cluster w/ tach/digi clock, & factory Cruise Control setup
Historical mailing list
Fri, 13 May 2005 12:02:55 EDT
...pedal switches, rubber vacuum line, vacuum pump by engine, etc. the only thing that i dont have is the linkage piece and diaphram that...
Are they still making the bus/Vanagon anywhere these days? SMART
Historical mailing list - John Runberg
Mon, 23 Apr 2007 20:38:43 -0700
Kill switches are great to discourage joy riders, but if someone wants your car it (or anything else, really) won't even slow them...
Re: SMART Keys and kill switches, fuel pump timer
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Mon, 23 Apr 2007 18:16:39 -0700
On 4/23/07, Paul Guzyk <paullist@guzyk.com> wrote: > > There is an auto alarm company that has a wireless proximity sensor > you hide...
Re: Manual Tranny, funky Reverse Light Switch
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:23:31 +0000
...Is it the same switch or a new switch? Apparently there were a lot of variety among Vanagon switches, and sometimes shops do not...
Re: Watch out Westy, there is a new kid in town! Oil pressure switches.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 9 Apr 2012 21:59:03 -0400
...It was regarding a 1.9L and now I'm finding > that there are two switches that will allegedly work in that location > between...
Re: Engine Bay Wiring Harness: Heat Damage? PIC
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 28 Jul 2012 02:11:31 -0400
...Yrs, d ps - speaking of P/S pressure switches, you might want to fuse the red B+ lead from the terminal post inside the...
Re: new owner
Historical mailing list
Tue, 19 Jul 1994 06:41:59 -0400
...such measures on the BRAKE system REPLACE all that ugly old brake fluid - my guess is that is what made your switches freeze up.
Heads up for 78 champagne edition bus
Historical mailing list
Tue, 30 Apr 1996 20:41:34 -0500
...also carries the brown dash, with brown column cover, wiper and blinker switches. As to the interior panels, GOOD LUCK. John vwbus@tcpbbs.com
OIL SWITCH ON! Questions from frustrated Westy Owner!
Historical mailing list - Gregory M Daughtry
Wed, 15 Jan 97 09:16:00 PST
...I replaced both switches to no avail. Eventually I noticed that the buzzer wasn't particularly random. It would gradually get more and more...
Fridge Kaput?
Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
Tue, 13 Jun 2000 19:27:35 -0700
...Yes, I know that the light does not come on, I checked if all the switches are the right place, its plugged in under...
WTB - Camper inlets - All 3...and also rear fiberglass bumper and more...
Historical mailing list - Christian Pelletier
Tue, 16 Nov 2004 12:22:59 -0800
...Does not need to be VW oem... -electric window switches -driver side plastic pocket - the little box to put manuals or stuff in it...
Power window question.
Historical mailing list - Jean-Woo Kim
Tue, 7 Dec 2004 07:35:29 -0800
...I don't hear the motor when I operate the switches or apply direct 12 volt to the motor. (This confirms dead motor.) And...
Re: dual battery switch
Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
Fri, 15 Oct 2004 12:47:48 -0400
...The only problem with switches is "operator error" i.e. forgetting to switch them back and having a dead starting battery. JFF On Oct...
Re: Kill Switches: Question: Does Defense attract Offence ???
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Mon, 15 Aug 2005 19:07:53 +1200
>If we were talking about a Lexus, or BMW I would understand this rash of >ridiculous conversation. > >As far as being high on the...
Re: Electrical puzzle
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 15 Jun 2018 23:07:05 -0400
...The switches I've taken apart (no Kostal ones yet) show pitting and arc burns on the the center contact at the 30 terminal...
Re: cheap battery smart(?) charger at Aldi
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Mon, 2 Nov 2015 18:49:16 -0700
...tapers > to lower amperage as battery gets close to full and switches to trickle > when charge is done. > > https://www.google.com/search?q...
Re: Throttle Switch, Geology, and Happenstance?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 17 Feb 2015 11:07:19 -0800
...loss and surging issue, > I thought to look toward the throttle switches. -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy...
FS-Full Ins Cluster with tach,hubcaps, alternators, 7 alloys..
Historical mailing list - Steve Coseo
Sat, 4 Nov 2000 12:42:13 PST
...tach, switches etc. odometer shows 123K miles. All plastic/tabs are fine. Nothing broken. The clock however has that classic blob look to part...
Re: O ring making kit
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Sun, 16 Feb 2003 16:44:11 -0800
...I'm thinking about transferring the O rings to a zip > > lock bag and using the assortment box for wavy washers, relays, >switches, > > sun...
Re: Propane Leak
Historical mailing list - jimt
Fri, 3 Jun 2005 14:40:17 -0600
...quite a few westies and other campers with the older style valves on them and know of places that have done the switches. jimt
Re: Bench Testing switches
Historical mailing list - neil
Mon, 9 Apr 2007 09:19:56 -0700
You should be able to test switch with a VOM meter. Set meter to measure resistance to check continuity. If ness, "zero" meter first...
Re: front headlights not working.... (long winded again)
Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
Tue, 25 Jan 2005 10:04:36 -0500
...The late model Vanagons have a history of burning out headlight switches, ignition switches and (occasionally) load reduction ("X") relays because of this. Side...
Re: Vanagon 2.1 Oil Pressure
Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
Sat, 4 Apr 1998 03:20:26 EST
...The operation of the oil pressure switches is described in Bentley section 17. I use the term "described" here pretty loosely here, because they...
Re: Ignition switch question
Historical mailing list - Mike B
Sat, 18 Oct 2014 07:14:31 -0400
...run position. > P - not used (and not present in some aftermarket switches), on in > off position. > 15 - switched output to vehicle components, on in...
Re: drive from Oklahoma to Spokane, WA
Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
Sun, 5 Oct 2014 09:58:44 -0700
...It sounds like someone did this to your 82 and used one of the > 82 switches instead of modifying the wiring to work with...
Re: Brake lights won't turn off
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 25 May 2013 16:30:12 -0400
The brake lights are operated by the two switches on the master cylinder, not the brake pedal. Either one can be stuck on keeping...
Re: '81 Westy power from key
Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
Mon, 24 Mar 1997 16:23:44 -0500
...If your stereo is very sensitive you may want to have that wire control a relay which switches the power to the radio. If...
Re: armrests and seat upgrades
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Thu, 12 Apr 2001 00:25:30 +1200
...I may fit Nissan or other Japanese armrests with window/lock switches... and if necessary remove the outer seat armrests. Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans...
for sale: Eberspacher BA-6 gas heaters for vanagon
Historical mailing list
Fri, 9 Aug 2002 13:16:57 EDT
...includes all wiring, safely switches, relays, fuel pump, its own igniter coil and spark plugs, aux blower, exhaust, etc.. this is a complete system...
Re: 2 non vanagon links...
Historical mailing list - john Runberg
Wed, 25 Jun 2003 23:45:00 -0400
...Fine condition. $50 -- 2 p/w switches. Work good. offer P-mail if interested. John
Re: stereo remote turn off (won't)
Historical mailing list - jbange
Mon, 18 Oct 2004 08:20:00 -0700
...You could even wire it up to be controlled by two different switches, one in front and one in back. Two SPDTs wired up...
Re: SMART Keys and kill switches
Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
Mon, 23 Apr 2007 15:02:37 -0700
I think that the four ventilation levers should each need to be moved to just the right position to allow the fuel pump to...
Re: Need Dometic fan thermostatic switch
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Mon, 1 Sep 2008 19:18:38 -0400
...Mouser carries thermostatic switches. Look at the bottom of this page: http://www.mouser.com/catalog/635/1896.pdf About $5. Probably not an...
Re: 88 Vanagon with Power Windows, No Power to Switches - HELP!
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Thu, 28 Jul 2011 23:37:48 -0400
...I had used some sandpaper on them when I installed the switches and they were all perfectly clean and shiny. >> >> I checked the Fuses...
Re: Cockpit of a C-141
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 28 May 2007 14:59:24 EDT
...You know, I bet if someone took all the various indicators, switches, > gauges, and buttons we've all collectively added to our vans and...
Re: Fixed Propane Fridge
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Thu, 28 Aug 2003 20:03:40 -0700
...switches) front panel > (modified) and the controls on the top of the fridge. > I did NOT change the wiring at all, just the switches...
Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 17 Jan 2014 09:32:17 -0700
...Throttle body switches out of limits and need adjusting. > > Anyone have any ideas about this? > > Thanks, > > John
Re: What's this broken connector?
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:49:54 -0700
The brake master cylinder has 2 brake light switches on it wired in parallel for redundancy. That is for the other switch, melted away...
Vanagon Power Window and Door Lock Kits!
Historical mailing list
Mon, 17 Apr 2000 12:53:04 EDT
...Power window kit includes, right and left power window regulators with motors, power window switches with bezels, wiring harness and instructions- $300 Power Door...
'85 engine number
Historical mailing list - Ethan Kiermaier
Tue, 20 Nov 2001 14:25:17 -0800
...production year they were still being made with the top mounted switches and then switched the design once or maybe twice more before the...
Re: Static on radio
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Wed, 28 Aug 2002 14:48:08 -0400
...I don't know of a fix, though new brake light switches might do it. _ _ __ _ _ _| | | | David M. Brodbeck (N8SRE) Ypsilanti, MI / _` | | | | | | +----------------------------------------------------- | (_| | |_| | | | @ cyberspace.org \__, |\__,_|_|_| "The...
early Westy fridge relay location
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Fri, 26 Jul 2002 21:25:26 -0700
...fridge unit (inside, under the stove) with all the other fridge switches, controls, and wiring. These models also do not have the 2 fuses...
Re: running hot....any ideas?
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Thu, 2 Feb 2006 21:17:34 -0800
...Checked the radiator fan switches, etc... finally climbed under and felt the big coolant lines just forward of the engine- no heat at all...
Re: Throttle body question-Throttle switch!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 13 Jun 2014 23:15:36 -0400
The vacuum switches do not seem to operate for full throttle enrichment. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
Re: Mystery Switch
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:45:30 -0700
...It is not one of the brake light > switches - they screw into the brake master cylinder itself, but this is > actuated by the pedal...
Re: Pedal Pressure & Brake Lights
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 4 Jul 2010 11:27:13 -0700
...I likely would have referred to the '85 diagrams if I attempt a retro fit to the 2 contact type switches. Thanks Neil. -- Neil...
Re: HELP!: radiator fan is loud
Historical mailing list - John
Sun, 29 Aug 1999 13:39:17 -0400
...The low speed usually switches on at 95*C and the high speed kicks in at 102*C, so you should fix this ASAP...
Re: Subtle changes in 85GLs with in 5 month production dates
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Thu, 21 Feb 2002 13:53:33 -0500
...Subtle changes in 85GLs with in 5 month production dates My 85GL produced in 9/84 has the two switches on the throttle body...
vanagon windows for sale
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Sun, 16 Nov 2003 13:33:04 -0500
...vents,switches,condensor, hardware, anything) * steering column with horn button, wheel(brown), turn swith and wiper switch, * dash (brown) no damage * grab handles * rear...
some parts 4 sale
Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
Mon, 8 Nov 2004 12:53:11 -0500
...here's what i got 2 wolfsburg decals from 86 wolfs good condition speedo/tach cluster from same van with all switches ie headlight...
Re: Power window switch?
Historical mailing list
Sun, 13 Nov 2005 22:27:26 EST
...much force is needed to push the pin out? > > Thanks. > > > > these switches are the same as the ones in a vw quantum.. i have...
Re: throttle valve switch
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Mon, 12 Sep 2005 19:19:12 -0700
My 84 1.9l has two throttle switches. -- Hoping the spirit of John Wallace is with you, I remain Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott...
Re: Electrical connection prep.
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 10 Apr 2020 12:22:52 -0700
...including card-edge connectors, D-type connectors, MIL-spec connectors, signal switches, etc. Stabilant 22 is an initially non-conductive amorphous-semiconductive polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropyline...
Re: Throttle Switch, Geology, and Happenstance?
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Tue, 17 Feb 2015 09:40:29 -0500
...loss and surging issue, > I thought to look toward the throttle switches. > Here's what we found: > > do you see it? Image > > http://tinyurl...
Re: Headlight switch
Historical mailing list - G. Chapman
Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:22:02 -0400
...The vendors I contacted either did not carry the item, said it was no longer available, were unaware that the prior issued switches weren...
bad idle during warmup
Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
Wed, 22 Nov 2000 08:04:54 -0500
...Or maybe it's something else? (The idle stabilizer?) I've check both throttle switches, they are fine. Thanks Bradley Flubacher State College, PA
Oil pressure switch problem
Historical mailing list - Solange B�rub�
Tue, 9 Apr 2002 20:04:16 -0400
...I have changed both switches (high and low) now and had the wires checked and I keep getting the problem. Any suggestion what I...
Re: Van runs hot in traffic jams
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Tue, 1 Apr 2003 14:07:13 -0500
...I added two LEDs to my fan circuit, so I can see when (if) the fan switches turn on. The high-speed one is...