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• '91 Westie FS
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Mon, 1 Jun 1998 10:19:12 -0500
  ...86,000 miles, Factory AM/FM Cassette, Automatic Transmission, Power Steering, Power Windows, Power Door Locks, Power Mirrors, Alarm. This is a West Coast...
• FS: complete vanagon factory central power locking system
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 12:57:57 EDT
  ...complete vanagon factory central power locking system. includes all power lock actuators, vacuum lines, relays, etc. fits all vanagons from 80-91 p-mail...
• Laptop Power Consumption?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 11:44:38 -0700
  ...Electrical, Trying to figure out the total power consumption of my "VW Van" Laptop Computer. On the bottom of the Laptop ... the power requirment...
• Re: Help!'84 Westy electrical short
  Historical mailing list - mark keller
  Tue, 28 Oct 1997 11:07:15 -0400
  ...I suggest you consider the relays that are always on when the power is on, ie an ignition or power to run relay. What...
• Re: switched power to radio
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Sat, 20 Jan 2001 09:53:50 -0800
  ...The transfer of power is instantaneous and all info is retained by the radio. John McLean
• Re: Trailer light wiring
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 10 Aug 2006 16:56:25 -0400
  ...One is non-powered which uses the current available in the existing light wires to run the trailer lights. The other is "Powered" which...
• Re: Convex sde mirror for early Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:48:56 -0700
  ...Is it possible to put the glass from the power mirror into > the non-power shell? Can junkyard power mirrors be fitted instead (without...
• ATF mixed with Power St. fluid
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Wed, 4 Dec 2013 19:27:24 -0800
  There was Power steering fluid filled into the reservoir of the power steering system, and the guy only found out later that it was...
• Re: The best GENERATOR
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:25:33 EST
  hey Don here is something interesting propane powered later mark d _http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/clips/lehrs-propane-powered-generator/1 183311/_ (http...
• G terminal s
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 8 Sep 2011 15:32:12 -0700
  ...G1 & G3 - X-bus controlled power G2 & G5 #15, 1gn. switched power via fuse S18 G4 - D+ (alternator trigger circuit) via dash alt. led...
• Re: Power window motor rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:33:17 -0700
  ...I'm converting from >> manual to power windows. Shaft is stuck so I pulled off the cover, >> pulled off the "ball" fitting on the...
• Re: Power Mirror Insert
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:23:47 -0700
  There is a diagram in Bentley, P66.2, of what both parts of the power mirror look like. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Wilhite...
• Re: 13 watt helical bulb in bus
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 29 Jun 2006 14:55:24 -0400
  ...Almost every single laptop maker has their own power adapter. Belkin frequently makes DC power adapters for laptops. But, for instance, the new Apple...
• Re: Power mirror conversion how to??
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 03:58:59 EST
  ...I also use the power mirrors in one of my van w/o any power at all. Works just fine and does not flop...
• Loose Power steering belt?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 26 Jul 2024 12:41:21 -0400
  Hi folks, I changed my power steering belt and Alt belt on my 84. All is going well. I planned on checking and tightening...
• Re: Shore power > battery charge question
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sun, 19 Aug 2018 08:29:11 -0700
  ...It charges both batteries whenever shore power is connected. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001BSUR2Q/sbw/ It's not a particularly powerful...
• Re: Alternator light mystery-High bean switch!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 25 May 2010 11:40:56 -0700
  ...you'd think if it can supply power for 'Igntion On' it would also supply power to the headlights ... like power for those two...
• Re: Speaker Wire Polarity?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 25 Mar 2002 23:29:50 -0500
  ...So manufacturers have license to grossly exaggerate the power output of their indash units and power amps (and that's putting it kindly). Only...
• Re: Power Mirrors on a non-power van
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:04:43 -0400
  I have them on my originally non-power mirror van - I only use 2 screws each - no problems so far. -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL...
• For Sale: vanagon central power locking system, OEM VW
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 23:30:44 EDT
  ...vanagon central power locking system. includes all power doorlocks, and actuators, for front doors, slider, and hatch. etc. OEM VW made for vanagon. will...
• Re: Power Steering Used as Manual Steering
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 12:35:13 -0700
  The easiest thing to do get a power steering pump setup from a 2.0L Audi 80/90 engine with the code "3A" is...
• Re: Invertor ?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:49:17 -0500
  ...Invertor ? Notebook computer vendors normally have DC power adapters for use in cars to power notebooks. They take DC 13.8 volt input and...
• Power steering loosing power - '86 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - WFryer
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 06:51:07 -0800
  Has anyone had the experience that the power steering sort of fades in and out. It steeres fine, but the power boost seems to...
• Re: leaking power steering?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 17:30:19 -0300
  I've been running my 91 syncro westy for about 3 or 4 years with no power steering. I'm used to it now...
• Re: Subwoofer power
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Wed, 9 Mar 2005 20:10:09 -0500
  You should use a relay, powered by your fused antenna lead. Depending on your amp's power draw, you may be running too much...
• Re: Battery to Inverter
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sun, 7 Feb 2010 10:24:33 -0800
  ...Those can all be powered by 12VDC. >would be great to have the capability to power power tools/shop vac ... I suggest a generator...
• RE:Power brakes [was idle problems]
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Sykes
  Mon, 18 Sep 1995 10:07:23 BST
  >Well, I thought all the '71 Buses had power front disc brakes. Every >one I've seen has them, any way. But I admit...
• Power Window Wires
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Tue, 5 Sep 2017 23:15:58 -0500
  I need to run my power window down on a '90 Carat so I can remove the window and components from the door. Stared...
• Rats! (Good news and bad news) power steering
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 6 May 2006 10:28:35 -0400
  ...I KNEW I shouldn't have paid attention to all those power steering posts lately. Oh well ... time to replace the rack as the...
• Re: 12V Power to Water Pump
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 20:02:29 -0700
  ...Panel power off, no pump. Stan Wilder wrote: > I've never seen that that the condition light had anything to do with the > pump...
• power steering belt size?
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Fri, 8 Jul 2005 19:18:50 EDT
  My power steering belt has been coming off lately. I guess I'd better replace All of the belts. Anybody know the sizes? Alternator...
• Re: Battery Light
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 11 Dec 2005 18:29:21 -0500
  For those with power steering ... Don't forget that the power steering belt can be used as an alternator belt in a pinch. You...
• Re: Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Mon, 4 Jan 2010 09:55:53 -0500
  ...Power Steering Has anyone had experience with Vanagons having power steering verses no power steering?� I'm trying not to be too picky about...
• Wanted: Manual Steering Rack
  Historical mailing list - Joe Lin
  Tue, 22 Feb 2005 18:30:33 -0800
  Anyone have a manual steering rack in decent condition for sale? I have an 87 wolf with a crapped out power unit that is...
• Re: Where to get a Sure Power 1315-200 battery isolator?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 11 Mar 2006 07:45:26 -0800
  ...Sure Power Just looking at the Sure Power site and the 1315 is a separator, not an isolator. BTW, Sure Power used to have...
• Re: Power Inverter wired into 110 Voltage circuit
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 16:24:23 -0500
  ...Applying power to the inverter output will destroy it instantly. Having the inverter apply power to wiring in the van will energize the plug...
• power banks for Vanagon travel and camping
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Thu, 18 Nov 2021 19:43:10 -0800
  ...Do any of you use "power banks" when traveling and camping in your Vanagons? I am talking about 2 different animals here. First, those...
• Re: Worst vanagon change
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 16:53:08 -0400
  Aw c'mon, it has to be that power steering, power windows, power doorlocks, etc. that break and cause said owners to email this...
• Re: 1987 passenger Syncro For sale with factory ? Westy top. INPERSON REPORT
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 02:12:51 +0200
  "Renouard, Robert" wrote: > steering wheel seems > older than the one on my 86, <<lotsa snipping>> > No power steering. The fact that this car was...
• Re: Laptop Power Consumption?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 14:41:45 -0500
  ...Laptop Power Consumption? Folks ... Electrical, Trying to figure out the total power consumption of my "VW Van" Laptop Computer. On the bottom of the...
• Re: Power steering rack seals shot
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Thu, 20 Aug 1998 18:18:56 -0700
  Using ATF Dexron in power steering? I checked this out years ago when I saw the VW/Audi "Oil for hydraulic system and power...
• FS: Rebuilt Power Steering Rack
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 15:13:35 -0700
  I had a "customer" disappear on me after I rebuilt a power steering rack for them. I've waited 3 weeks, that's enough...
• Re: Lost Power 85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - pat
  Sat, 8 Oct 2011 23:06:13 -0400
  Did you replace the cam bearings because the engine lost power, or did the engine lose power after the bearings were replaced? -----Original Message...
• Re: USB power?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 6 Sep 2011 19:54:14 -0400
  ...They get inefficient only when actually providing power, because they have to dissipate the difference. I powered a couple of USB outlets with a...
• Re: Guess what?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 22:21:59 +1200
  >http://members.aol.com/vnmc2/Camp022/H2.JPG > >Guess what? >Yes, Power steering! > >Friend of mine installed power steering in 84Westy. >He used the...
• Power Antenna for all vanagons
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 3 May 2002 20:01:26 -0700
  For those interested, the power antenna I installed in my vanagon was the generic model44- pW22B Antennaworks Proline series, all black "precision power series...
• Re: Power Mirror and Non Power Mirror Q??
  Historical mailing list - BenT .
  Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:22:02 +0000
  >. I just checked my power mirrors (battery is disconnected). When I > manually move them there are little positive clicks and they stay in > place...
• Convert power windows to manual?
  Historical mailing list - David-M
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 11:02:10 -0400
  Has anyone converted power windows to crank windows? The power windowes in my van sometimes work and sometimes do not. This can be very...
• Re: manual power steering rack for sale, fits all vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 22:29:42 EST
  In a message dated 3/3/02 10:23:20 PM Eastern Standard Time, JordanVw@AOL.COM writes: > manual power steering rack for sale...
• Re: steering wheel question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 11:53:25 EST
  In a message dated 4/1/04 9:02:07 AM Eastern Standard Time, kr2no@EARTHLINK.NET writes: > Later Vanagons with > power steering have...
• Power source for relay headlight
  Historical mailing list - John
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 17:02:24 GMT
  ...However, one has taking power straight from the battery, while another shows a schematic taking power from the alternator. I believe it would be...
• Powering a 110V A/C
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chen
  Thu, 9 Apr 1998 14:40:59 -0500
  ...Anyway, I am debating how to power the unit. There is the option of powering it with a small gas powered generator mounted outside...
• Re: Extra connector in the area of the Radio
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Dec 2004 20:11:27 EST
  ...those are the connectors used in the power lock, power window, and power mirror harnesses.. does your 88 gl have functioning power mirrors? power...
• Re: Power Steering Used as Manual Steering
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
  Tue, 21 Nov 2000 21:38:48 -0600
  ...I've been driving my van (daily) without the power steering pump for over 7 years now and that includes one round trip across...
• Power Steering help request
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 11 Nov 2018 15:40:03 -0500
  ...I checked and the power steering belt is intact but more loose then I would think is right. Alternator belt also pretty loose. Power...
• Re: Need info on window channel sizes for different year Vanagons.
  Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 20:02:46 -0800
  ...but if anyone owns > both a powered window model and a non-powered model, would you mind comparing > the glass sizes and channel clearance...
• Re: Shore power plug shore power 110vt power
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 1 Oct 2004 13:13:38 -0500
  The power is on the right (passenger) side of every campground I've ever visited... this is as you pull in, not back in...
• PS rack, pump, lines, FS
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 10:48:12 EDT
  ...because the power steering was leaky, the current > owner cut the belt and plugged the pump etc. so the power steering no > longer > works...
• Shore power plug shore power 110vt power
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Fri, 1 Oct 2004 11:05:51 -0700
  I am installing a 110vt shore power plug on the westy conversion and I am wondering where to put it on the van. I...
• Re: The best GENERATOR
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:21:02 -0800
  On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 1:25 PM, Mark Dearing <VWBrain@aol.com> wrote: > hey Don here is something interesting propane powered later...