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• throttle position switch (modified)
  Historical mailing list - Ed Carroll
  Mon, 13 Aug 2001 20:32:46 -0400
  ...This appears to have the throttle position switch wires leading from it in the view given. Does anybody know if the adjusting mechanism is...
• no head lights on an '87
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sat, 8 Jul 2006 21:48:21 -0600
  ...My guess is that head light switch or the ignition switch is bad. I'm leaning toward the ignition switch. What does the list...
• Re: Headlight Upgrade - troubles
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 26 Nov 2006 14:39:18 -0700
  "It looks as if I'll have to wait until a new switch arrives from an online vendor." ......or, go to a local wrecking...
• Re: It's hard to make your Vanagon better when they're making the parts crappier
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 1 Jul 2013 17:01:32 -0400
  I second Jim on the Kostal switches. I tried a Meyle one once and that was enough for me. Kostal is being sold through...
• Re: headlight switch mystery, help!
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 01:42:23 -0400
  Leif I had the exact same problem, after checking fuses, relays,replaced the headlight switch, etc... it came down to the infamous IGNITION SWITCH...
• Re: buying cooling fan thermo-switch, which one do you recommend?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 15:56:51 +0000
  ...Going to do the fan switch since they are only >$11.00. Bentley says my current switch should kick on at 89-94C and...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Sat, 13 Sep 2008 19:31:09 -0700
  ...1986-92 Volkswagen Vanagon Cruise Control Wiring Information Constant 12V+ Red Ignition Switch Harness or Use Hot Side of Brake Switched 12V+ Black Ignition...
• An upgrade for a more efficent A/C system?
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Thu, 3 May 2007 09:19:12 -0700
  ...If this fan was to be switched seperately from how it is, now ,perhaps the fan could be used to run on high when...
• Re: Suddenly, no oil pressure. Disaster??
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 8 Oct 2006 20:24:42 -0400
  ...Looks like the >> switch is the problem. >> >> Now, here is the issue.I am afraid to remove the >> oil pressure sending switch.I fear...
• Re: battery kill switch
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 25 Aug 2012 01:11:49 -0400
  ...Marine Off-1-Both-2 battery switches are constructed to make before break so as to avoid this, and for a few bucks extra...
• headlights again
  Historical mailing list - Shawn
  Sat, 4 May 2002 13:03:56 -0500
  ...Based on the responses I received when I last asked this question, I replaced the headlight switch, the ignition switch, and even on of...
• Re: '86 Westy A/C Switch Desperately Needed
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 25 May 2006 22:24:56 -0400
  Typically, the speed control on fans is, as Mike notes, just a switch for the different positions. The temperature (thermostat) is usually just a...
• Re: What causes the ignition switch to get hot?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 23 Feb 2009 21:18:02 -0800
  On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 8:25 PM, Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@yahoo.com> wrote: > Hi- I replaced the switch and it also gets...
• Re: interior led lighting update
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 31 Mar 2013 06:58:16 -0700
  ...I know what you mean mechanical switch feel, but these little buggers touch action work nicely - single gentle touch/light tap - gets them on...
• Re: Neutral safety switch
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Thu, 2 Jun 2011 20:52:00 -0700
  ...Care to be a bit less coy about the symptoms? >> >> The switch is up at the shifter housing, not very difficult to get to...
• Re: 1.9 to 2.1 conversion question
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 23:35:31 -0700
  Maybe I'm missing it, but I don't see any switch at all on the t-body. This is a 91 engine, did...
• Re: Fan switch
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Wed, 3 Jul 2002 10:14:00 -0700
  ...Fan switch > > At 11:49 AM 7/3/2002, mike wrote: >> It was definitely the heater blower that was on cause it went off...
• buying cooling fan thermo-switch, which one do you recommend?
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 00:37:31 -0400
  ...Going to do the fan switch since they are only $11.00. Bentley says my current switch should kick on at 89-94C and...
• Re: Backup light switch malfunction - blinking backup lights when shifting
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 23:19:16 -0800
  The factory style switches are NLA it seems and have been superseeded to a Jetta style with a different plug style, so don't...
• oil pressure switch 2 - HELP
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Wed, 5 May 1999 13:31:29 -0500
  ...Anyway, the switch put in is 056-919-081-E. I have the "right" switch in my hand and the part number says 068...
• Re: On The Road Again w/Oil Pressure Light Working
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 17:10:08 -0500
  At 08:01 AM 2/8/2000 -0600, John Rodgers wrote: >The low pressure switch is normally closed, completing the circut to the >warning...
• Re: Power Windows/Power Locks
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 8 Nov 2001 22:54:50 +1200
  ...If the E-L switches are genuine VW, then there's no problem. I intend to fit 2-door Japanese armrests with switchgear built...
• Re: thermostat temp vs thermo switch temp - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
  Wed, 11 Dec 2002 02:47:02 +0000
  ...If you refer to the Bentley schematic for your cooling fan you'll see that the radiator thermo-switch switches the low stage on...
• Re: 2.1L coolant light problem
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 17 Jul 2003 11:09:55 -0700
  There is a low temp switch in the rear pillar with the A/C wiring. It keeps the A/C compressor from running whenever...
• Re: Aux light install..sort of (long attempt)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 11:09:14 -0700
  ...So, what's with the three positions for the > > switch? > > > > Now to 'power' that switch, I've taken a wire from the #5 terminal...
• Cruise control
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 16 Apr 2017 13:25:32 -0500
  ...I went to the trouble of getting the same hand Vacuum Pump Ken had (NAPA tool) and tested the switches. All three switches worked...
• Re: It's hard to make your Vanagon better when they're making the parts crappier
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 1 Jul 2013 13:34:30 -0700
  ...Meyle Ignition Switches are GARBAGE. Kostal OEM switches are the best. How to tell? - Original and Kostal Switches are both Black and White plastic...
• Re: Loss of head lights, wipers and rear heater blower
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 26 Dec 2013 07:25:55 -0600
  ...2 > phillips screws to remove the lower cover from the steering column. > Unplug the harness from the key switch. Plug the replacement switch into...
• Oxygen Sensor / Full Throttle Switch
  Historical mailing list - Lee Wood
  Mon, 21 Nov 94 09:30:02 PST
  ...The ignition switch was on. Haynes said to connect the test light between the _uninsulated_ lead to the switch and ground, but both leads...
• Re: Rear Wiper Relay: Use 171 955 529? Pre '90 Headlight SW Change; Handle more Amps? (1988 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 27 May 2012 20:40:08 -0700
  ...Trust Canada to cause a change in headlight switch design. Blame Canada! < grin > Re: "B" compared to "M" suffix switches. Maybe "M" switch was...
• Re: '86 a/c rotary combo thermostat/fan switch - where to get a replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:30:33 -0400
  I'm really sorry, Jeff, but I looked and found that my old switch is sans knobs. :( Maybe another listmember has the air conditioner...
• FRIDGE MOD. 12V electrical idea + question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 15:30:59 -0700
  ...switched to "12V" at fridge switch, supply goes from switched connection, through grey wire to term. 30 of relay. This does nothing until engine...
• Re: electrical question - ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:34:09 -0400
  ...electrical question - ignition switch > ok, seems like nobody knows. Some more testing revealed that this is not > standard behavior, but a bad ignition switch...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer-Arrgh!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 1 Aug 2010 20:15:44 -0400
  ...Water could get into the outer part of the switch and corrode things, or the diaphragm could leak and fill the whole switch with...
• Re: brake light switch failure?
  Historical mailing list - shawn feller
  Wed, 17 May 2006 19:26:30 -0400
  ...brake light switch failure? The brae light switches (there are two for redundnacy) are hydraulic. What are your fluid levels and brake pressure like...
• Re: turn key, wait for turn-over
  Historical mailing list - Bill Witz
  Fri, 6 Apr 2007 20:26:03 -0400
  ...it was the switch replaced switch no mas problem. It is a good idea to check your battery post clean them and the water...
• Re: Auto back up switch
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Tue, 23 Dec 2014 09:58:59 -0800
  ...PITA when switching from manual to a to and vice versa because the manual is at the tranny. Wiring is in the front on...
• rear hatch mounted dome light switch? what models had them?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 12:24:40 EDT
  on my '84 vanagon GL parts van i have a switch at the bottom of the hatch where the hatch striker plate is on...
• bad headlight switch..(was:Re: Smoking Dash
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 May 2002 11:40:50 EDT
  ...Is this what happens when the switch goes bad, or is it more serious. > > thanks > your headlight switch just grenaded. its always good to...
• Outcome of the Throttle Switch Saga
  Historical mailing list - David Baker
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 15:39:00 -0500
  Thanks to all of you that responded to my query concerning the throttle valve switch on my 85 Westy. With your help, I was...
• Re: How is the fog light switch supposed to be wired?
  Historical mailing list - "Dave Bayer (by way of TomC )"
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 16:23:19 -0400
  > The switch has three prongs on the back. One prong is marked with a "+" the > other two aren't marked. Here is how I...
• Re: No start, no click.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 4 Mar 2012 16:15:55 -0500
  You are probably correct that the ignition switch is good if the fuel pump tries to run with it in the start position. Now...
• Re: Oil Leaks due to Synthetics
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 18 May 2003 14:47:27 -0700
  ...If you switched to synthetic, did you develop oil leaks? > And what was the mileage (on the engine) at the time of the switch...
• Re: First cold day
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 09:22:43 -0600
  ...Common problem with that particular switch, if you run the fan on > "hi", the switch will eventually melt... haven't melted one on my...
• Re: BA6 not starting
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 20 Jan 2005 12:59:00 -0800
  DO you hear anything when you switch the heater on? A click, or motors running? Were the wipers and heater on at the same...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 24 Aug 2008 16:52:20 -0400
  ...When I pulled the high pressure switch, I also removed the bushing > to the block. I cleaned both and reinstalled bushing(old w/copper...
• Re: Attn: Electrical Gurus! (I searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 1 Apr 2007 15:51:33 -0700
  You only need the relay for the highest speed setting, since that is the only one that uses full voltage through the switch, or...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 13:41:56 -0700
  VW Parts says the change to a single switch happened early in the 85 model year production, mid Sept 84. So the vast majority...
• Re: Wasserboxer cooling (was:Re: aftermarket instrumentation)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Jul 1996 00:37:05 -0400
  Jim Davis (SyncroHead) writes: << All VW needed to do is determine the proper engine coolant operating temperature, and choose a radiator mounted switch with...
• Re: synthetic oil (switching teams)
  Historical mailing list - Sam Bateman
  Sun, 7 Feb 1999 18:03:11 EST
  In a message dated 99-02-07 12:10:03 EST, you write: << So, am i risking anything by switching over at this stage...
• Re: WANTED: plastic molding for window switch
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 14:58:53 -0700
  ...This piece has a couple little > clips on it that holds the switch into the door siding. This is also the > 'single switch' and...
• Headlight relay scheme - good or bad or just OK?
  Historical mailing list - Alex Towner
  Sat, 18 Dec 2004 18:50:23 -0500
  ...Does this mean that the headlight switch receives its power directly from the battery via the ignition switch and the starter cut-out relay...
• Re: Ignition Kill Switch
  Historical mailing list - Garth Woolstenhulme
  Thu, 4 Nov 2004 21:33:11 -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: Radiator fan switch wierdness
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Thu, 1 May 2014 12:49:07 -0400
  ...Radiator fan switch wierdness I wondered about that too. Since the fan does trigger from time to sporadic time. Would any other switch trigger...
• Re: 87 vanagon oil light when cold
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Aug 1996 18:32:25 PST
  ...You have two oil pressure sensing switches. The low pressure switch (4.4) must open between 2.2 and 6.5 psi. It is...
• Power window switch?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 13 Nov 2005 14:22:02 -0800
  ...Something is not right in the switch. Has anyone taken the switch apart and cleaned it? It looks like I need to force that...
• Re: Strange switch near sink
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 18:29:50 -0700
  ...On 8/8/07, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > > Switch for Rear or internal fan on fridge? > > Neil. > > -- > Please send me your Vanagon...
• Re: Sliding Door "Courtesy Light" Switch
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Oct 2007 11:44:19 EDT
  ...be able to find the appropriate switch? > > all seven passenger vanagons had the sliding door light switch. westys didnt have it because they figured...
• Re: Ignition/starter switch failures
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 14 May 2015 08:51:01 -0400
  Regardless of the source and quality of the ignition switch, IMHO, the starter and headlight currents should not go thru it. It is important...
• Re: Rear Wiper Relay: Use 171 955 529? Pre '90 Headlight SW Change; Handle more Amps? (1988 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 27 May 2012 09:20:45 -0700
  I realize the question is aimed at Mark, but since I started all this..... ;^) Van Cafe shows that headlight switch with B or M...