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• Igntion Switch/Headlight Woes
  Historical mailing list - James Flanigan
  Wed, 26 Apr 2000 23:45:10 EST
  '83 Vanagon (water-boxer) I have problems with both my ignition switch and headlights. I believe they are unrelated. However, I have read soooooo...
• Ignition Kill Switch
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Holland
  Thu, 4 Nov 2004 14:50:09 EST
  Has anyone installed an ignition kill switch in a 90 Carat. I don't want to mess up the ECU. I want to hide...
• Re: Ignition Switch Procedure?
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Sun, 16 Apr 2006 23:18:29 -0400
  ...Ignition Switch Procedure? Anybody have the procedure for replacing the ignition switch? Thanks, David Wilhite 84' Westy Middle Tennessee -- No virus found in this...
• Fwd: headlamps
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:09:35 -0400
  ...vanagonlist a <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> So, ignition switch? Headlight switch? > If your blower and wipers also don't work very high chance it...
• Re: Electrical Nightmare?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Michal
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:25:44 -0500
  ...I'll get an ignition switch. The page that links off of vanagonauts for this is busted. URL gives me a 404 page not...
• Re: ignition switch shenanigans
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 20 Sep 2004 07:24:12 -0700
  On 19 Sep 2004 at 19:54, Alistair Bell <albell@UVIC.CA> wrote: > Over the summer the ignition switch on my '82 Westy started...
• Aftermarket new ignition switch failure
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 13:12:34 -0800
  My original ignition switch failed about 4 days ago. I hotwired the Vanagon to get it home, and bought a new switch the next...
• '71 wiring harness sources?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 5 May 94 12:29:36 EST
  I'm thinking of replacing the wiring harness in my '71 Westy as previous owners have really hacked it up, including the ignition switch...
• Re: Ignition Switch Source & Tips
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 19 Dec 2005 12:28:59 -0500
  Tom, If your starter is making grinding noises it sounds like the ignition switch, and its start position, are working. Maybe it's that...
• Re: No start/ Yes spark II
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 3 Nov 2011 17:43:03 -0700
  What Scott was saying is that the ignition switch can be good in the ON position but fail to keep the connection when you...
• Re: Starting issue
  Historical mailing list - Jon Schaer
  Sun, 23 Nov 2003 18:07:58 -0500
  ...Usually periphery items are removed from the ignition circuit to minimize load. Maybe something is wrong with the ignition switch, but I'd guess...
• Re: Switched power for vanagon radio--easy solution
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Denton
  Thu, 27 Jul 2000 21:41:33 PDT
  ...Hook up the hot wire to one side of the switch, and the ignition switched wire to the other, then hook the radio power...
• Re: Alternator light mystery-High bean switch!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 24 May 2010 23:40:46 -0400
  ...Thus, with the ignition and or headlight switch off or defective the high beams will work while holding the lever up. If the ignition...
• Re: Battery recharge and stereo
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 23 Feb 2009 20:19:54 -0500
  ...Another suggestion which has been made is to wire the radio's switched lead to the switch in the ignition which controls the door...
• Re: VANAGON digest 451
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Mon, 8 May 1995 14:49:14 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The solenoid could be sticking also, in which case it wouldn't matter whether the ignition switch was faulty or not. The starter "circuit...
• ignition switch removal 75-79
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Mar 1996 18:55:45 -0500 (EST)
  Hey folks, Anyone have first hand knowledge on the removal of the ignition switch on a 75-79 bus?? From looking at the Haynes...
• Re: Ignition Switch Procedure?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 16 Apr 2006 20:58:42 -0400
  ...http://www.vanagain.com/how2ign.htm Mike David Wilhite wrote: > Anybody have the procedure for replacing the ignition switch? > > Thanks, > > David Wilhite > 84' Westy...
• Re: Ignition Switch - now another problem there
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:06:10 -0600
  ...That test told me the > light circuit was good - but the ignition switch was bad. So - a new > switch was put in. > I wish...
• Ignition Switch Removal
  Historical mailing list - Chad G
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 18:12:17 -0500
  How do I go about removing the white plastic ignition switch in my 85GL. I'm having trouble accessing Vanagain.com where I believe...
• Re: electrical question - ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:42:36 -0400
  ...electrical question - ignition switch >Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:33:27 -0600 > >ok, seems like nobody knows. Some more testing revealed that this...
• Ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - cybor punk
  Sun, 12 Sep 2004 22:16:20 -0700
  ...I would have thought that the ignition switches would be similair if not the same as both vw's are 1985. I have tried...
• Ignition switch - no start
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Jul 2005 13:57:18 -0400
  ...1987 - Vanagon Syncro Occasionally when I turn the ignition switch to start up, I get all the dash lights, etc. but no ignition at...
• Busted ignition switch
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Feb 95 12:48:18 PST
  I've got a '73 Campmobile with a busted ignition switch. At lunch I turned the key and the oil, alt and brake lights...
• Re: switched power to radio
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Sat, 20 Jan 2001 23:53:38 -0800
  ...ignition as my radio switch. > > > > The radio has power as long at the key is in the ignition, even if the > > ignition switch is...
• Re: Ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 11:12:25 -0500
  ...Yes, there is a key switch in the ignition switch. Black and grey 18 to 20 guage wire, gets hot (12v+) when you put...
• black wires from ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Sat, 4 Apr 1998 11:48:33 -0500
  I was installing an el cheapo starter kill alarm yesterday that hooks into "the black wire from the ignition switch to the fuse box...
• Ignition switch?
  Historical mailing list - t bill
  Mon, 16 Mar 1998 12:58:23 -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: Ignition Switch "Su" Power
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:32:24 -0800
  ...On 1/25/2013 5:01 PM, David Beierl wrote: > > SU is the name of the terminal on the ignition switch used for the...
• Re: Ignition switch recommendations.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 7 Nov 2010 19:45:35 -0500
  At 04:26 PM 11/7/2010 -0800, Daryl Christensen wrote: >Trouble is that the Ignition switch does more than just make the starter...
• WAS:'First no lights or wipers..' - Oh: - Ignition Switch!
  Historical mailing list - allan harris
  Tue, 28 Oct 2003 18:27:25 -0800
  Ah ha! I figured out that it must be the ignition switch so will do as Ken's how to page indicates. Cheers Allan...
• Re: Bright lights stuck on
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 19:43:24 -0700
  ...The ignition switch is also probably not the problem and you can verify this by noting whether, for example, the taillights remain lit, and...
• Ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Mon, 19 May 2014 14:07:26 -0400
  Hi all, Given the recent no start, ignition switch replacement issue, I was wondering if there's a way to know which switch your...
• Re: replacing ignition switch fixes coolant warning light
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone Greene
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 20:14:32 -0400
  Mark McCulley wrote: > > I replaced my ignition switch over the weekend and it fixed the problem I > was having with the coolant warning light...
• Re: Disabling the fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 12:55:31 -0500
  The fuel pump only runs for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch on but there is power to the coil constantly...
• Re: Ignition Switch Source & Tips
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 19 Dec 2005 14:18:24 -0500
  ...Ignition Switch Source & Tips > > > >>After thinking more about your post ... >> >>Is the starter making "Grinding" noises or "Cranking" noises? >> >>If Grinding noises, then, again...
• Re: Sorta Scary Event
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 26 Feb 2011 09:26:49 -0500
  ...Wiggle the wiring at the ignition switch. Wiggle the fuel pump connections. Open the relay box on the ignition coil, wiggle the wires, tap...
• Re: Wiper Failure (again) X-switch for ignition
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 6 Mar 2011 05:42:50 -0800
  The part of the ignition switch that burns out burns out because it powers the headlights. Putting in one of the headlight relay kits...
• Ignition Switch Installation
  Historical mailing list - James Flanigan
  Mon, 22 May 2000 21:44:25 EST
  I forgot to mention in my last message: '83 water-cooled 1.9 2WD Looking for explanation of how to install an ignition switch...
• Re: '85 Engine hesitation help
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:12:55 -0400
  ...a bad ignition switch will allow cranking without supplying spark or fuel. The ignition switch has multiple contacts and one of the failure modes...
• checking ignition switch?
  Historical mailing list - Andy Morse
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 08:25:23 EST
  ...So now my thoughts lead me to the ignition switch. Is there a way to test the ignition switch? Do these seem like classic...
• Re: Ignition Coil and Hall sender (resolved)
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Sat, 29 May 2004 10:21:37 -0400
  ...I said usually, but that doesn't rule out all ignition > related components and wiring. > > Second, have you considered that the ignition switch (electrical...
• Rewiring parking lights to switch with ignition
  Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
  Thu, 9 May 2002 07:42:09 -0700
  ...like to rewire the parking lights so that they switch off with the ignition as well. Can someone suggest the best way to achieve...
• Re: Ignition/starter switch failures
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Sat, 23 May 2015 23:24:56 -0400
  ...I shouldn't have to be concerned about the ignition switch in the future. Ed
• Re: Verify Analysis (opinions wanted)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Mon, 21 Sep 1998 00:53:26 EDT
  In a message dated 98-09-20 22:55:18 EDT, KBrennan@AOL.COM writes: > it looks like I need a new ignition switch...
• Re: 86 syncro doesn't start
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:31:06 -0700
  The ignition switch is a good thing to think about , since they are a common failure item, and underbuilt anyway. The information you have...
• Re: Ignition Kill Switch
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 4 Nov 2004 13:06:38 -0700
  On 11/4/04 12:50 PM, "Jerry Holland" <Xpecoach@AOL.COM> wrote: > Has anyone installed an ignition kill switch in a 90 Carat...
• Re: '85 Engine hesitation help
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Kitts
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:39:29 -0700
  ...a bad ignition switch will allow cranking without supplying > spark or fuel. > > The ignition switch has multiple contacts and one of the failure > modes...
• Re: remove ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 17:41:23 -0400
  Check Ken Wilford's web page for the procedure "How-to Replace the ignition switch on a Vanagon" http://www.vanagain.com/disc2_frm...
• Re: A Mystery
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 1 Sep 2013 01:22:12 -0400
  At 08:06 PM 8/31/2013, JRodgers wrote: >Key in the ignition - Tranny to neutral, turn switch - system hot, pause >- turn switch to...
• Re: HELP! '64 ignition shot?
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Mon, 1 Jul 1996 10:01:13 -0400
  ...Too funny! :) >Power to the ignition does not go *through* the light switch. Agreed, but it can short at the light switch. >Why would...
• Ignition Switch Installed - still no start
  Historical mailing list - van man
  Sun, 30 Sep 2001 18:30:47 -0700
  ...New starter, new ignition switch. Battery is charged. still no start. anyone have any other advice? This is killing me. jeff __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo...
• Ignition Switch Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Ken Korn
  Sat, 23 Jan 1999 12:00:01 -0600
  Has anyone removed and replaced the ignition switch on an 82 Vanagon? The Bentley manual on pages 94.2 and 94.3 shows removing...
• Trying to find small-odd part
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 13 May 2000 00:58:06 -0700
  Does anyone know where I can find the round, black plastic bezel piece that covers the end of the ignition switch? My local dealer...
• Re: Is it the ignition switch?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:39:32 -0600
  ...It seems to be about 50/50 switch and ignition lock. The tail piece on the lock wears and won't turn the switch...
• Re: ....that hi/lo beam switch problem
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 11 Apr 2003 22:46:34 -0600
  ...I put the relays in last summer...great lights! We'll see monday if it's the switch or ignition switch?! The '91 Westy...
• Re: Ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Tue, 20 Jun 2023 07:34:53 -0400
  ...Did my ignition switch organically grow a new feature? On Wed, Jun 14, 2023 at 9:50 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote...
• Re: No AC switch on ignition
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 16:14:18 -0400
  ...No AC switch on ignition My 1982 Westy has no AC position on the ignition switch. The stereo I had in there did not...
• Re: Ignition Switch on 85
  Historical mailing list - t bill
  Mon, 16 Mar 1998 12:34:18 -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: Ignition Switch
  Historical mailing list - Malone, Pat
  Wed, 1 Sep 1999 20:30:24 -0400
  ...to replace the electric part of the ignition switch on a 1981 >Vanagon. If the answer is no-and I certainly hope it is...
• Re: No start/ Yes spark II
  Historical mailing list - George Laubach
  Thu, 3 Nov 2011 17:06:51 -0500
  ...I have voltage for 2 - 3 seconds when I turn ignition on. Can I conclude that my ignition switch is OK? Thanks, Skip 84...