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  • Dashboard lights/85 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Judith Barr / Leo Girard
    Mon, 27 Oct 1997 18:42:46 -0500
    All dash lights have gone out Rotary dimmer dial still dims radio lights They are fused, to my knowledge, with back-up lights which...
  • 90 GL dash for sale
    Historical mailing list - Aaron Gibson
    Mon, 18 Dec 2000 00:37:34 -0500
    Hi, I have a dashboard from my 90 GL for sale. No cracks or dents. Make an offer will ship to California since you...
  • Re: This is BS, right?
    Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
    Sun, 16 Sep 2007 13:25:40 -0400
    I guess if it didn't work, you could always mount it on your dashboard to keep cool on hot days. Or--why not...
  • Dash Removal
    Historical mailing list - Morrell, Edward
    Sat, 18 Oct 1997 11:51:15 -0600
    ...Can someone direct me to the best dashboard removal description? Found a couple on archives, but I'm a bit slow- Thanks in advance...
  • stereo wiring 85 GL
    Historical mailing list - Greg Pizzolato
    Sat, 11 Mar 2000 12:18:45 -0700
    ...could anyone tell me which wires are which? at the dashboard. thanks!
  • auto trans light
    Historical mailing list - DOINKS99
    Fri, 12 Dec 1997 13:51:20 EST
    just got transmission switched from 4sp to auto is the PRND12 display suppose to light up with the rest of the dashboard lights? do...
  • (no subject)
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 30 Sep 2000 21:00:02 EDT
    Dear List, I have just received the dashboard tray from GoWesty and am sorely disappointed. It is very light and flimsy. Anyone have a...
  • Re: Paint color for Westy stove brown
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 9 Jul 2012 14:04:47 -0500
    Stuart, I needed some brown to match my dashboard and couldn't find anything close enough. I went to a local paint store and...
  • Re: 84 vanagon defroster dashboard switch
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Mon, 29 Aug 2005 12:35:20 -0700
    ...the previous owner has the radiator fanswitch > wired to a spare dashboard defroster switch--i have to toggle it on as needed--it isnt...
  • 1986 - 1991 Dashboard Printed Circuit board (PC) Wanted.
    Historical mailing list - David Milo
    Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:24:26 -0400
    Hi Folks, I need the flexible blue PC from an '86 through '91 Vanagon. I live in Zelienople PA, 16063. Please let me know...
  • LiMBO Events Page - now up
    Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
    Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:14:53 -0800
    LiMBO has the events page now back up! Go to www.limbobus.org, and click on "events" on the dashboard. Feel free to submit...
  • dying digital clock...
    Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
    Sun, 20 May 2001 18:45:27 EDT
    In my dashboard the digital clock started to slowly dying out with intermitted on and off and went off timing... is there any electronic...
  • dash panal lights Please help what did i do
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Rueb
    Tue, 26 Mar 2002 21:39:07 EST
    replacing the cigrette lighter and it sparked and now have no dashboard lights everything else works except dash lights fuses all good thank you...
  • Re: WTB Heat shield for stove lid
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 26 Apr 2005 02:01:45 EDT
    ...Eastern Daylight Time, jefferrata@YAHOO.COM writes: << Oh, and that little mysterious silver socket on the dashboard? Pencil sharpener. >> i like that one :<) chris
  • Winning Water Wars: A/C dribble & Coolant Games
    Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
    Mon, 5 Jul 1999 10:25:52 -0700
    ...Dashboard heat -------------- With A/C on and the van vents closed, the front dashboard gets warm. Part of the issue is the hot floor...
  • Re: Dashboard lighting help
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Thu, 26 Apr 2001 23:33:16 -0500
    ...Where can I order appropriate bulbs for my 82 Vanagon Westy's dashboard > (over the clock)? > > #2: Will I be able to install it...
  • replacing padded part of dashboard
    Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
    Sat, 6 Mar 2010 13:11:19 -0500
    my dash is sun baked and cracked! it is a brown 85. is it possible to remove and replace it without pulling the whole...
  • Re: 1986 - 1991 Dashboard Printed Circuit board (PC) Wanted
    Historical mailing list - David Milo
    Sat, 27 Sep 2008 09:04:10 -0400
    To all the amazing Volks on the list, Thanks to everyone that responded to my request, I have located the part in question. I...
  • Re: Dashboard Tray
    Historical mailing list - jbange
    Tue, 21 Dec 2004 20:23:48 -0800
    ...It looks to me like the Graz factory had a bunch of old-style dashboards, so the 90 and 91's made there (Syncro...
  • Blower motor
    Historical mailing list - Dave Collins
    Tue, 2 Oct 2001 07:40:27 -0400
    ...Is there an easy way to get it out without tearing the entire dashboard apart. The Bentley doesn't do a good job of...
  • Stove knobs and dashboard utility trays
    Historical mailing list - Penberthy, Thomas
    Wed, 20 Sep 2000 20:37:55 -0700
    ...my friend Kyle's Vanagon sports a cool tray on his dashboard which has slots for two beverages, some cassettes, and a pile of...
  • Re: Front heater fan squealing - how to fix?
    Historical mailing list - Bill H.
    Thu, 4 Dec 2003 15:28:29 -0800
    ...The suggestions I got were to go to the archives and look under "blower", "dashboard" or "dash". I found enough information under �blower� to...
  • Re: camping accessories?
    Historical mailing list - BA
    Thu, 5 Oct 2006 18:06:51 -0700
    ...1) the soft ball that lives wedged in the pop-top frame when the pop-top is down, and on the dashboard in front...
  • Oil pressure gauge
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 12 Jan 95 13:25:14 -0700
    On the recommendations of fine members of this list, I have added an oil pressure gauge to my extensive dashboard of instrumentation. What pressure...
  • dashboard light games
    Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
    Tue, 8 Apr 2003 06:20:59 -0700
    ...dashboard light games There's a dashboard light problem on my '86 Westy thought I ask around first if it's a known genetic...
  • Re: Interesting Vanagon Dash
    Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
    Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:23:15 -0500
    ...wrote: > Out poking around the internet and I ran across this interesting > dashboard > mod: > > > > http://www.vanagonparts.com/images/vgon_dash.jpg > > > > Cheers, > > > > Jeff
  • Re: How cavanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COMn I remove the dashboard?
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Sat, 4 Oct 2003 02:57:43 EDT
    In a message dated 10/4/03 2:15:23 AM, vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG writes: << Let's see if I get this right from...
  • FS: Brown Dashboard Pad
    Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
    Wed, 18 May 2005 22:44:52 -0400
    Anyone interested in a brown dash pad out of an 87 GL? (last year of the brown dash) The pad is in good shape...
  • Re: Lovin' my new GPS!
    Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
    Fri, 19 Jun 2015 08:28:09 -0400
    ...Magnet always sticks to the metal section of dashboard. Wysłane z iPhone'a Dnia 19 cze 2015 o godz. 08:26 szpejankowski@gmail.com...
  • Re: How can I remove the dashboard?
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Sat, 4 Oct 2003 11:42:56 -0400
    ...How can I remove the dashboard? I can't find how to remove the dash board in the Bently manual...anyone know which page...
  • Re: Turn signal indicator troubleshooting
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Tue, 16 Nov 2010 08:06:53 -0800
    ...exterior turn signal lights > TSI = dashboard turn signal indicator light > 4W = exterior 4-way emergency flasher lights > 4TSI = dashboard turn signal indicator when the...
  • Re: Turn signal indicator troubleshooting
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:17:58 -0500
    ...Legend: >>TS = exterior turn signal lights >>TSI = dashboard turn signal indicator light >>4W = exterior 4-way emergency flasher lights >>4TSI = dashboard turn signal indicator...
  • WTB - Want Vanagon dashboard switch for Aux power
    Historical mailing list - John Graham
    Fri, 25 Feb 2005 10:49:53 -0500
    ...able to turn off radio via another rocker switch on the dashboard cluster of my 88 Vanagon. To turn my new radio off, I...
  • Re: Interesting Vanagon Dash
    Historical mailing list - Karl
    Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:13:27 -0400
    ...Jeff wrote: > Out poking around the internet and I ran across this interesting dashboard > mod: > http://www.vanagonparts.com/images/vgon_dash.jpg
  • who sells vanagon dashboard switches
    Historical mailing list - Gary Goldey
    Mon, 19 Apr 2004 21:38:54 EDT
    looking for a vanagon toggle switch to put into my empty 3rd slot I havn't had much luck finding one----anyone? 1984 passenger...
  • Front heater motor
    Historical mailing list - Kk Al
    Tue, 28 Feb 2017 12:04:22 -0800
    ...Does this mean the motor needs to be replaced and can in be done without removing the dashboard?
  • Re: Any clever nicknames?
    Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
    Sat, 12 Oct 2002 19:12:11 -0600
    ...we even have a little action figure on the dashboard.
  • Printing on Aluminum Sheet - NVC
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Mon, 10 Oct 2005 17:05:47 -0700
    ...Basically, I'm looking for someone to put the labels on an aluminum dashboard for the switches and warning lights. Any help is greatly...
  • Re: cupholders
    Historical mailing list - freeholder bill
    Wed, 23 Jul 1997 22:56:34 -0700
    ...Caption on the picture reads: "Dash Tray: > This thermo formed ABS plastic tray is specifically designed for your >Vanagon's dashboard. Hold (sic) two...
  • Re: Adding gauges to a Vanagon dashboard, and which areimportant?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Fri, 8 Jan 1999 00:29:44 -0500
    ...Adding gauges to a Vanagon dashboard, and which areimportant? IMHO, for gasoline engines, the 3 essential guages are Oil Temperature, Oil Pressure and Voltmeter...
  • Re: Any repair recommendations while dashboard is removed?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Fri, 30 Jun 2017 14:22:51 -0400
    ...Any repair recommendations while dashboard is removed? Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 VW Westy, '00 Kawasaki 250 Sherpa, "98 Ducati 750 Monster...
  • Re: Any repair recommendations while dashboard is removed? --- Now A/C upgrade discussion
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 30 Jun 2017 16:49:39 -0700
    ...Any repair recommendations while dashboard is removed? This system works well. I installed it, not the smallcar kit, but getting parts directly from vintage...
  • Wanted: Dash cluster assy for 1987 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
    Tue, 27 Oct 1998 17:40:18 -0500
    Hello all! I am looking for a dashboard cluster (speedo,tach,etc) for a Vanagon that has a tachometer instead of the monster-sized...
  • Re: Fry-day Fun -- it's even somewhat on topic!!
    Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
    Fri, 4 Jan 2002 10:05:20 EST
    For true driving tune - ( it is the best i can do) "paradise by the dashboard lights" by meatloaf, espically if you have a westy...
  • Re: EVERYONE READ THIS..hatch strut supports
    Historical mailing list - John Brush
    Wed, 6 Mar 2002 12:38:53 -0700
    ...can easiliy install a smoke detector that will turn on a red light on the dashboard to let you know if it catches fire.............
  • rear heat distributor
    Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
    Tue, 29 Apr 2003 08:51:02 -0700
    I'd either like to sell the Floor mounted heat distributor duct from an '82? (runs from the dashboard between the front seats.) OR...
  • Re: What's a good lube for plastic?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 8 May 2011 23:32:39 -0400
    ...It's the Make sure it's not catching under the edge of the dashboard... d
  • mounting a laptop in vanagon
    Historical mailing list - dj
    Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:06:53 -0800
    Is the any mounting bracket available for a small laptop of the vanagon dashboard?, I have a dell m700. thanks, dj ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from...
  • sliding rear windows fof sale
    Historical mailing list - BM2AM
    Fri, 10 Apr 1998 11:46:42 EDT
    ...Anyone need them?$50.00 for the pair sound like to much? I also have a black dashboard and glove box free for the...
  • Re: Front heater fan
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Sun, 5 Aug 2001 09:45:48 -0500
    ...most likely the blower motor is cooked, in which case a dashboard removal is required. Nice time consuming job, for a Saturday. ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- 74...
  • Re: Porscheagon on samba
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 21 Aug 2005 20:51:32 -0500
    > Good grief, did you see that dashboard! > Not that an 81 brings that much these days but still the work that > must have > gone...
  • Re: Randomly Parking Wipers
    Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
    Tue, 5 Apr 2005 22:19:07 +0000
    jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO> wrote: > > ny suggestions? > Is the motor another one of those 'Remove the >Dashboard' jobs? > Thanks! > - Mike >On the vanagon...
  • Re: dashboard alters
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Fri, 15 Dec 1995 15:27:52 -0800 (PST)
    So Joel Walker says: > briefs and boxers on their buses!!!! > > well, i tell you what! MY bus runs around NEKKID!!!!! ha! > (just a little...
  • Dashboard fan in 86 syncro vibrating badly...
    Historical mailing list - Troy
    Fri, 3 Jul 2009 09:37:03 -0800
    I'm not sure who had the original question about the dashboard fan, but having spent nearly 10 hours rebuilding the whole heater box...
  • Re: dashboard alters
    Historical mailing list - Gregory Schmidt
    Thu, 14 Dec 1995 12:50:49 -0600 (CST)
    I have a sock monkey with a vest made from the same material as my curtains; (guatemalan print). I'm not sure if the...
  • Re: [LVC] Never mind the Hula Dancer for your dashboard...
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Wed, 25 May 2005 12:36:42 -0600
    On 5/25/05 8:59 AM, "Thomas Myers" <thomas.myers@XEROX.COM> wrote: > http://blogs.pcworld.com/staffblog/archives/000687.html > > The Auto...
  • Re: Taking out the dash for BEHR unit / Radio relocation
    Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
    Mon, 20 Jan 2003 21:34:57 -0500
    Some further thoughts about the radio location and things to do with the dashboard out....... RADIO: It may be possible to leave the radio...
  • Re: Adding gauges to a Vanagon dashboard, and which are important?
    Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
    Thu, 7 Jan 1999 20:50:04 -0800
    ...But I have no idea where to locate them to not ruin the astethics of the dashboard. Waiting to hear suggestions! Yau-Man Chan...
  • Re: Dashboard Tray
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Tue, 21 Dec 2004 12:31:03 -0500
    ...Why is it that some have that 3-sided > stamped-in "tray" area on the passenger side of the dashboard, and others > do not...
  • Re: camping accessories?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Thu, 5 Oct 2006 22:24:57 -0600
    ...top frame when the >pop-top is down, and on the dashboard in front of the speedo when the >pop-top is up. Is...