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Re: Carat - no start.
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 6 Aug 2017 10:29:26 -0500
...I use the shoebox monitor, and the ECU with the pigtail for hookup was in the Carat, and I SOLD the van - without the...
Re: PS pump switch, engine compartment wiring harness
Historical mailing list - Gene P
Wed, 10 Feb 2016 16:05:23 -0700
...Best to get a holder with 10 ga pigtails and use appropriate butt connectors."
Splicing the O2 Sensor
Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
Mon, 19 Feb 2001 08:08:53 -0600
...Trimming cost where I can, my intent is to use the O2 sensor that needs to be spliced to the connector pigtail. Trouble is...
Re: PS pump switch, engine compartment wiring harness, ECU, starter
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Wed, 10 Feb 2016 15:47:45 +0000
...g:p8EAAOxyJX1TFmlY&vxp=mtr >> >> http://www.westyventures.com/parts.html >> >> Necessary pigtail: >> >> http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1673971 >> >> Kudos go...
Re: A New Perspective on Vanagon Syndrome
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Sat, 7 Feb 2009 19:07:00 -0500
...All the pigtail is does as act like a capacitor between the AFM and ECU, so when the signal drops out the pigtail keeps...
Wire connectors for relay blocks
Historical mailing list
Mon, 9 May 2016 16:00:01 -0400
...relay blocks will allow removing the relays without disrupting the wiring. Pigtails will not do what I would like. Are these connectors available at...
Re: Temp 2 Sensor Questions
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Tue, 10 Jul 2007 22:56:36 -0500
...Aftermarket pigtails are available or you can get the good > > stuff from the dealer. > best deal is here on the connectors > http://www.msdignition...
Re: More (simple) battery questions
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 30 Jan 2017 19:14:02 -0800
...in, but you may also have, or you can buy a pigtail with ring terminals and a plug that works with the battery tender...
Re: Multi Conductor Shielded Automotive Wire Temperature Rating
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 10 Jan 2018 11:06:39 -0800
...Here's step-by-step > instructions for creating a clean shield pigtail to crimp a connector on: > > http://www.aeroelectric.com/articles/pigtail/pigtail...
Re: Puzzled by thesamba instructions: Convert 82D fan wiring to '86 fan.
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Thu, 21 Jul 2016 03:25:14 +0000
...blue of the new pigtail. >> The large live wire should go to the red/white of the new pigtail. >> The other large wire should...
Re: Paint preparation tips...
Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
Tue, 25 Jul 2017 11:20:34 -0700
...wrote: > Tape each of the two loose ends to little wire pigtails? > > Stephen > > Mobile > >> On Jul 25, 2017, at 10:42 AM, John Goubeaux...
aux fuse panel suggestion
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 20 Nov 2010 07:22:15 -0800
...They have a short pigtail of 4 gage (a guess) wire that connects to the pos. terminal of the battery, but this can be...
Re: Broken down, need some advise
Historical mailing list - joe kallo
Sun, 13 Nov 2016 15:37:25 +0000
...I just tested jumping > the big red wire to the red wire with black stripe on the ignition pigtail > and it turns over. > > So...
Re: Vanagon syndrome...it sucks!
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Thu, 7 Apr 2016 13:27:46 -0600
...I removed my capacitor and plugged in the pigtail. So far, so good! We'll see when I get it on the freeway this...
Universal inline plug?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 24 Jan 2014 16:57:21 -0800
...I have pigtails with those plugs on my road motos, and I also have one now on the output of my solar panels. Being...
AFM, throttle body needed
Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
Mon, 18 Jul 2005 12:14:52 -0600
...My AFM has the Vanagon syndrome problem still, even though I installed a pigtail fix (it is better, but still acts up from time...
Re: Electrical Connector dust boots
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:38:33 -0700
...You can get GM pigtails with weatherpack > connectors > new for cheap. The GM sensors are cheap too and supposedly more accurate > than Bosch. > Example...
Re: PS pump switch, engine compartment wiring harness, ECU, starter
Historical mailing list - Mark Milby
Wed, 10 Feb 2016 10:56:13 -0500
...g:p8EAAOxyJX1TFmlY&vxp=mtr > >> > >> http://www.westyventures.com/parts.html > >> > >> Necessary pigtail: > >> > >> http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1673971 > >> > >> Kudos go...
Re: Possible Vanagon Syndrome...
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Wed, 17 Jul 2024 14:41:38 -0700
...the factory with 025.906.302 which is the supposed fix for Vanagon Syndrome. > > Is it possible that the little pigtail went bad? > > ...Markus
FS Gages all gone except Porshe, Eberspacher
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 22 Oct 2002 20:21:19 -0500
...All gages have the OEM Light, Power Plugs, Brackets, Nuts, Short Wire looms/Pigtails, all gauges fit 2 1/16 holes. $45.00 http...
Re: PS pump switch, engine compartment wiring harness, ECU, starter
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 10 Feb 2016 08:57:45 -0600
...g:p8EAAOxyJX1TFmlY&vxp=mtr > > http://www.westyventures.com/parts.html > > Necessary pigtail: > > http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1673971 > > Kudos go...
Re: Horn upgrade
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sun, 15 May 2011 20:03:27 -0700
...Not practical unless you get the connector pigtail from a donor VW that has the same fuse panel as an 86+ van. Many do...
Re: Stupic Ignorant Question
Historical mailing list - Richard Schmittdiel
Tue, 25 Feb 1997 17:03:49 -0800
...A simple way to approximate this if one doesn't have a multimeter is to use a 12V lamp and socket with pigtail leads...
Re: Hesitation shuffle
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 9 Feb 2001 07:13:34 -0700
...that the dealer has the "recall" info > on..they install a "pigtail" in the lead to the airflow sensor, > What is happeningis that the...
Re: Broken down, need some advise
Historical mailing list - joe kallo
Sun, 13 Nov 2016 16:47:18 +0000
...Broken down, need some advise > > > > Ignition pigtail? Not sure what that is (german...). > > > > However, if battery fine, you should jump the starter motor, from...
Re: Universal inline plug?
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Fri, 24 Jan 2014 17:03:50 -0800
...I have > pigtails with those plugs on my road motos, and I also have one now on the > output of my solar panels. Being...
Re: A New Perspective on Vanagon Syndrome
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Sat, 7 Feb 2009 13:13:23 -0800
...You might have asked 'If you had the 'pigtail' for a couple of years why wasn't it installed?". Simple answer: If it ain...
Re: Blown fuse
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:07:50 -0700
...with a trailer pigtail that is grounding out the stop lights. Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old...
Re: engine dying while driving
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Sun, 27 Mar 2011 22:12:22 -0230
...When > she is going up a hill, she is applying pedal. > > I have a VW pigtail for sale, but I don't think Joy...
Re: aux battery to fuse panel mod.
Historical mailing list - John C...
Thu, 20 Jan 2011 07:03:13 -0700
...I have a bunch of scavenged wire pigtails that > have the molex-type connecter on one end. Connect one of those pigtails to > the...
Re: AFM upgrade using 16 volt tantalum capacitor
Historical mailing list - Marshall
Sat, 19 Jan 2002 23:02:25 -0600
...This method doesn't require soldering, and totally removes the problem in *most* cases - it doesn't just hide it like the pigtail or...
Re: I wonder why
Historical mailing list - S DaRoota
Sat, 6 Jan 2018 19:56:26 -0800
...I've even seen a injector pigtail with a bad connection and give issues. Steve DeRuyter #aircooledvanagon Facebook group admin On Jan 6, 2018...
Re: Turn Signal Lamp Socket?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 9 Jun 2002 20:34:23 -0500
I think Bus Depot has the assembly with a pigtail on it for about $9.00 check it out. Stan Wilder On Sun, 9...
The continuing saga
Historical mailing list - David L. Chasteen
Fri, 09 May 1997 18:24:58 -0700
...Checked and cleaned all the pigtail connections and grounds, no go, Checked the #2 temp sensor and it checked out within specs, Checked the...
Re: BUcking despite of ...
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Sun, 30 Jan 2005 07:10:02 -0500
...Have you taken the plastic cover off of the AFM? Maybe there are some major gouges in the track that the pigtail device can...
Re: Syncro starter removal
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 22 Dec 2010 19:29:23 -0800
I did it from above, scraped my knuckles good :) I had a short pigtail in my parts bag, with right angle female spade. I...
Is the Pigtail enough? (Vanagon Syndrome)
Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO)
Thu, 3 Apr 2003 12:11:09 -0500
...Barry already has the AFM pigtail installed. Not because it had been exhibiting Vanagon Syndrome symptoms in the past but because I had an...
Re: Vanagon Syndrome
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Mon, 8 Aug 2011 20:45:03 -0600
...I had it on my 84 and I cured it with the little pigtail (filter cable as per GoWesty.) I'm curious though, if...
Re: Stranded Rock Springs, WY
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Mon, 8 Aug 2011 18:41:11 -0700
Double check that the FM pigtail is connected securely on both ends; that's been the source of some intermittent problems for me. Also...
Re: Vanagon syndrome...it sucks!
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 7 Apr 2016 09:39:58 -0700
...Peter Lapp driveway camped with us last weekend and was kind enough to give me one of the VW AFM pigtails. I removed my...
Vanagon Syndrome? ... please help
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Fri, 25 May 2018 13:42:51 -0700
...muffler before the trip: - new factory AFM (not a rebuilt) with pigtail filter - new spark plugs - new dist. cap and rotor - new air filter...
Re: Changes in Spare Tire clam shell for 205 tires
Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
Mon, 4 Aug 2014 12:25:37 -0700
...Two wraps around and a twisted pigtail and you're done. Mike M On Monday, August 4, 2014 12:20 PM, "email99@bellsouth.net...
Re: Stranded Rock Springs, WY
Historical mailing list - David Vickery
Tue, 9 Aug 2011 08:12:14 -0700
...The part I don't get is with the AFM pigtail in or out, it makes no difference. And it feels just like Vanagon...
Re: AFM upgrade using 16 volt tantalum capacitor
Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
Sat, 19 Jan 2002 21:20:14 -0800
...You will be very happy that you >made the effort. > >A choice between over $100 for a pigtail harness or less than $2 is...
Re: Idle Control Whatzit
Historical mailing list - Michael aka ECHO
Tue, 10 Apr 2001 12:03:55 -0700
...I myself looking for the pigtails and a few other conenctors. I straight had to open wire a few male plugs to a few...
Re: Wire connectors for relay blocks
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
Mon, 9 May 2016 13:15:20 -0700
...Using the relay blocks will allow removing the relays without > disrupting the wiring. > > Pigtails will not do what I would like. Are these connectors...
Re: Door lock actuator question
Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
Sun, 16 Nov 2003 19:34:03 +1100
...Actuator unit, Plug in harness and Pigtail to connect to existing wiring. The new plug in harness with its rigid end going into the...
Re: If You Have A Flat Spot in Acceleration...
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:50:01 -0700
...up but hadn't put the new AFM in because the 'pigtail' > fixed the Syndrome and was running fine except for the problem described...
Re: loss of power at highway speeds...
Historical mailing list - David Jaffe
Mon, 14 Jan 2002 10:25:53 -0800
There's a pigtail to fix "Vanagon Syndrome" being auctioned on eBay at the moment: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll...
Re: Universal inline plug?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 24 Jan 2014 17:07:38 -0800
...I have >> pigtails with those plugs on my road motos, and I also have one now on the >> output of my solar panels. Being...
Re: No 13 fuse
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 11 May 2015 07:13:41 -0400
...And look for a pigtail fuse holder behind the panel somewhere, I have a nasty suspicion it might be an afterthought. Yrs, d >Anyone...
Re: Universal inline plug?
Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
Fri, 24 Jan 2014 17:25:43 -0800
...I have > pigtails with those plugs on my road motos, and I also have one now on the > output of my solar panels. Being...
Re: Puzzled by thesamba instructions: Convert 82D fan wiring to '86 fan.
Historical mailing list - William D. Pool
Wed, 20 Jul 2016 21:06:27 -0700
...blue of the new pigtail. > >> The large live wire should go to the red/white of the new pigtail. > >> The other large wire should...
Re: 1982 diesel westy radiator leak?
Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
Thu, 6 Aug 2009 11:57:05 -0500
...I "cut" an upper mount from a junker, and pulled the lower mounts and an 85 fan shroud as well as the pigtail wiring...
Relays
Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
Sat, 4 Apr 2015 10:28:58 -0400
...to the lights wire was melting at the crimp in the pigtail on the high beam relay. I purchased a new relay and according...
Re: Universal inline plug?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Fri, 24 Jan 2014 17:09:14 -0800
...I have >> pigtails with those plugs on my road motos, and I also have one now on >> the >> output of my solar panels. Being...
FS VDO Gages = Whats Left
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 22 Oct 2002 19:47:39 -0500
...All gages have the OEM Light, Power Plugs, Brackets, Nuts, Short Wire looms/Pigtails, all gauges fit 2 1/16 holes. $45.00 http...
Re: tail lights
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Sat, 18 Dec 2010 12:15:55 +0000
...The kit is nice, and easy to install, the only issue I've had is the the pigtails just need to be an 1...
Re: Uninstalling SA headlights
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:00:41 -0500
...Van-cafe, and I think Bus Depot sell this pigtail with the higher quality/higher temp plug on the end. Well worth changing over...
Re: are sensor wires polarity specific?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 1 Feb 2006 20:06:49 -0500
...Any good auto parts store will have the repair pigtails for GM injectors. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...