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• Re: URGENT: Stranded in Remote Area with disabled wife -
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 11:44:15 -0400
  ...kit does is allow you to run a direct wire (via the relay) from the battery to the starter. The wire from your ignition...
• More Digifant testing, "Das Boot"
  Historical mailing list - Scott Hall
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 17:09:23 -0600
  ...Where do these results point? What do I test next? Bad coil? Bad injector wire? Bad wire to dash(I have no tach, only...
• Refrigerator Heater Relay
  Historical mailing list - Greg Pratt
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 19:18:36 EDT
  I'm in the process of installing a kitchenette into my 7 passenger Syncro and I'm confused as to how the Refrigerator Heater...
• Re: no cold start/hard start relay kit
  Historical mailing list - Mathieu Bertrand
  Fri, 18 Jan 2002 18:46:36 +0000
  ...The problem probably comes from the ignition switch or the >wires. I've heard about hard start relay bosch kit. I'm wondering if...
• Re: No headlights
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 18 Dec 2014 07:04:48 -0800
  ...install GoWesty instrument foil replacement kit. > > I’ve done no troubleshooting so far. (Other that cycle headlight, dimmer > and ignition switches a few times...
• Re: Trying to install headlight relays but wire colors don't match
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:31:00 -0800
  ...The wires you want are part of the loom that goes to the ignition switch, up the far side of the steering column. On...
• Fwd: FS: '89 CARAT
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Nov 1997 14:13:17 -0500
  ...new bearings new rings complete engine seal kit valve job other recent work: new 02 sensor, dist. cap, dist rotor, ignition wires, tailpipe spout...
• Re: Vanagon Starter relay kit
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 8 Dec 2015 16:50:20 -0800
  ...Vanagon Starter relay kit That is almost true. But if you don't have all of those good things adding a simple starter relay...
• Re: Electrical Gurus help needed 88 van.kinda long
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 27 Jul 2002 17:17:46 -0500
  ...I then ran a jumper wire from hot in the ignition switch harness straight to the starter...fired right up. So, I knew i...
• Re: Voltage leak found
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Tue, 1 Sep 2015 08:10:22 -0600
  ...One hot side I wired to the existing radio power which is switched by the ignition, the other hot side came from my accessory...
• Engine conversion help sought
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 4 Apr 2001 17:54:41 -0700
  ...the kit you have to supply the wiring from the old harness. We know which pin to use for the signal wire (#38) but...
• Re: Tools and parts for Baja trip plus
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 15 Aug 2014 11:22:01 -0700
  ...bailing wire .... needle noise pliers and electrical kit ..test light, jumper wires, fuses ..that sort of stuff. and for sure an Remote Starter Switch...
• Re: Stuck Solenoid????
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Zygmunt
  Tue, 7 Sep 2004 18:12:31 -0700
  Steve, I'm not sure on how your solenoid is wired, but on my 81 it is direct from the ignition switch. As the...
• Full-on headlight upgrade (nothing left untouched!) (almost)
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 22:09:05 -0700
  ...1) is setting up your parking lights so they turn off with the ignition as simple as jumpering the black/yellow wires to the...
• Intermitant No Start
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
  Fri, 4 May 2007 22:39:54 -0700
  ...New IMI starter, new ignition switch, cleaned the grounds and it would still not start at total random but fine like 90% of time...
• Re: ignition switch or starter?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:00:02 -0800
  ...the ign switch sends the 'start signal' to two places, the starter solenoid on a bigger wire, and to the fuel pump relay on...
• Complete I4 engine conversion kit for sale!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 12 Sep 1999 22:01:59 -0700
  Volks, I have a customer who got in a little over his head when he purchased an engine conversion kit from me. He (we...
• 1.9 parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - McBryde, Connor
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 12:30:33 -0800
  ...Bosch ignition wire set Bosch distributor cap, rotor Bosch oxygen sensor, single wire Water pump, aftermarket/new from FLAPS. Thermostat-new German in box...
• Re: Spare Ignition
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 4 Sep 2010 16:02:17 -0700
  ...Spare Ignition >I like to keep a few things in my ER kit and want to add a new ignition, >but > unsure about something...
• Re: '85 Won't start --update
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Mon, 23 Dec 1996 01:31:13 -0500 (EST)
  Start with the ignition system test: Pull a plug wire off of a spark plug and insert a screw drive into the end of...
• Re: Sluggish starter fix
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:06:38 -0800
  ...as in old tired wires .. as in weak igntion switch. when you wire a relay in like this .. rather than having to fire the...
• Re: Voltage leak found
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 1 Sep 2015 14:21:45 +0000
  ...One hot side I wired to the existing radio power which is > switched by the ignition, the other hot side came from my accessory...
• Re: intermittent nostart/stalling disease
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 22 May 1998 09:22:31 -0500
  ...This wire is in the same circuit that the , fuel pump, and ecu uses for 12v supply. The intermittent short had caused the wire...
• Re: Progressive rough running - until ignition reset
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 27 Dec 2010 16:47:39 -0500
  ...You should find the connector in the area below the ignition coil. Just trace the wire up from the oxygen sensor and you will...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:27:39 -0800
  ...Alternator Wiring Harness Upgrade Kit will be included > to improve reliable power to this point > (3) Ignition power�black wire splice connection inside same...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 09:51:52 -0700
  ...Also, realize that the green wires to/from the coil are for > ignition pulses not power. > > Your use of a jumper wire to test...
• Re: starter/ignition weird
  Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 13:13:36 -0800
  ...the ground wire from the battery and the ground between the trans and body. then I replaced the ignition switch. about $15 ). this has...
• Re: Won't start in the mornings.....
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 1 Jul 2001 10:38:27 -0500
  ...Try the relay kit sold by some of the list vendors. Larry A.
• Re: Electrical Fire in the Engine Bay
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:12:41 -0500
  ...cover through which all those wires go, was melted along > the bottom, all the way from the ignition box across the front (towards the...
• Re: Me Too: Remote control door unlocking?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
  Sun, 1 Feb 2004 19:38:00 -0800
  ...ignition key today! :-) This is, already, the best $40.00 I spent ($30 + S/H). I just spliced into the yellow and white wires...
• Re: WTB Knarly Spark Plug Wire Set
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Sun, 19 Oct 1997 01:26:29 EDT
  Mark - In my experience and in my opinion, Ignition Wires should be replaced on the average of every 5 years, because of wear from...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 18:21:10 -0500
  ...Also, realize that the green wires to/from the coil >> are for >> ignition pulses not power. >> >> Your use of a jumper wire to test...
• Re: GoWesty's headlight upgrade kit
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Tue, 6 Nov 2007 08:42:47 -0800
  ...saw an early go westy kit and wasn't impressed...they may have changed too....still teh same wire to the lights though.. Daryl...
• Re: Stuck Solenoid????
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Wed, 8 Sep 2004 11:34:03 -0700
  ...sure on how your solenoid is wired, but on my > > 81 it is direct from the ignition switch. As the > > switch wears, a voltage...
• vanagon.com aux battery wiring intructions are NOT valid !!!!! (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
  Thu, 12 Aug 1999 22:32:40 -0000
  ...The light over the kitchen is wired to the starting battery independent of the relay. I proved this fact by pulling both wires and...
• Re: eWesty
  Historical mailing list - Don Preston
  Tue, 8 Apr 2003 00:20:06 -0700
  ...Wireless keyboard & gyroscopic mouse - Start/Hibernate on ignition No, Stan, it does not have an 8-track, but it does have a kitchen sink...
• Re: Progressive rough running - until ignition reset
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Mon, 27 Dec 2010 20:01:44 -0500
  ...lights, shut off the ignition, and then hit the switch again. She fired right up, purring like a kitten. No more trouble......... until well...
• Preparations for Rough Roads
  Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 15:00:20 -0700
  ...drain plug + washer 1 thermoswitch Tuneup kit, incl: Spark plugs, caps, rotor (platinum = 2.75) Spark plug wire 1 clutch plate, cable 1 float...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:33:03 -0400
  ...Also, realize that the green wires to/from the coil >> are for >> ignition pulses not power. >> >> Your use of a jumper wire to test...
• Hot Engines for Swapping!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Jan 2000 17:35:32 EST
  ...Comes with ignition system (distributor, cap, rotor, wires, etc) and fuel injection setup. No wiring harness or ECU. $1995 The other is complete (See...
• Re: premature battery death or just not enough use? Flat spot on starter?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Mon, 31 Oct 2005 14:42:39 EST
  ...a lot of wire to and from the battery to starter to ignition switch and age on that length of wire could explain the...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:43:22 -0700
  ...Also, realize that the green wires to/from the coil are for > > > ignition pulses not power. > > > > > > Your use of a jumper wire to test...
• Re: Trouble coming my way? Starter delay
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 30 Mar 2006 21:54:26 -0600
  ...The contacts in the ignition switch arc and deteriorate a little with every use. Connectors slowly corrode and their crimped attachment to the wires...
• Re: Electrical Gurus help needed 88 van.kinda long
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 02:03:53 +0200
  ...I then ran a jumper wire from hot in the > ignition switch harness straight to the starter...fired right up. So, I > knew i...
• Re: dual battery? hobigesuss!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 22:45:12 -0700
  ...it is the wire size that controls the rate of charge... In fact, one of the limitations of the Hella Kit is that the...
• Re: Headlight Alarm
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:44:37 -0700
  ...my buzzer wired thankyouverymuch. >> >> -- RJS >> >> On 07/28/2011 02:28 PM, Old Volks Home wrote: >>> The Headlight OFF feature with Ignition OFF was...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:45:09 -0500
  Following the sage advice of our esteemed list members, I began tracing the black wire from the ignition switch to the to the connectors...
• Eurospec problem
  Historical mailing list - Grant Holst
  Tue, 12 Oct 1999 09:37:20 -0700
  ...This wire is about 18ga. and about 20 feet long. I think this wire has too much voltage drop for the new ecu which...
• Re: Battery Isolators vs. Relays
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 15:33:02 -0500
  ...Only so much current will flow > through the wire. Precisely. The Hella kit uses a high gauge wire which will only allow a limited...
• Re: Electrical Fire in the Engine Bay
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 23:46:57 -0400
  ...cover through which all those wires go, was melted along the bottom, all the way from the ignition box across the front (towards the...
• Re: Re-occuring problem
  Historical mailing list - James Bowen
  Tue, 12 Jun 2001 18:40:50 EDT
  ...There are four wires (one each; blue, red, black, yellow) that connect to the relay. The wire that connects the ignition switch to the...
• Re: Preparations for Rough Roads
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 15:38:06 -0700
  ...or bailing wire >1 ignition coil *** maybe one for goup > Oddly shaped pieces coolant hoses and clips **** yes >fuel hose and clips *** yes, but...
• Re: starting problems
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 17:25:31 -0400
  ...Check for loose wires, dirty connections, etc. If that doesn't make a difference, try installing a Bosch WR1 relay kit (under $10, redirects...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:45:15 -0700
  ...Also, realize that the green wires to/from the coil >>> are for >>> ignition pulses not power. >>> >>> Your use of a jumper wire to test...
• Another Two Battery Set-up
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 8 Jun 2001 13:26:07 -0400
  ...It would require running a blue wire to the relay, a new red wire from the alternator to the relay and a red wire...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 20:44:00 -0500
  ...Also, realize that the green wires to/from the coil >>>> are for >>>> ignition pulses not power. >>>> >>>> Your use of a jumper wire to test...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:16:01 -0700
  ...Also, realize that the green wires to/from the coil >>>>>> are for >>>>>> ignition pulses not power. >>>>>> >>>>>> Your use of a jumper wire to test...
• Re: red&white wires, green&black wires, refer madness!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 21:58:16 -0400
  ...I'm stickin in this here westy kit and I'm down to a few >wires with no place to go. A few notes...
• Re: Bizarre starter problems pt.II
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 3 Apr 2000 12:25:14 -0400
  ...To correct this, Bosch created a relay kit (part number WR1) that you add in line. Uses four wires. (1) You use the lead...
• Re: re diesel injection pumps
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 3 Apr 2005 18:53:04 -0700
  ...engines needed only 1 wire to run down the road, the fuel shutoff/on valve control wire from the ignition switch. The TDI diesels...