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• Power window switch? Cheap new ones
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 14 Nov 2005 15:19:27 -0800
  ...You can use brand new Jetta & Golf switches in the Vanagon. All it take is a few minutes of work with the soldering gun...
• Re: LED Panel Switches for Dometic Exhaust Fan
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 12 Sep 2019 00:17:42 -0400
  ...https://www.digikey.com/products/en/switches/toggle-switches/201?k=&pkeyword=&sv=0&pv534=14&sf=1&FV=1140004%2C1f140000%2Cffe000c9%2C3ac0011&quantity...
• Well, I chickened out
  Historical mailing list - Robert Crawford
  Mon, 5 Aug 1996 20:50:28 -0700
  This weekend I took a shot at trusting the fan switches instead of using the manual fan switches and about a third of the...
• Throttle switches
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 10:14:10 -0500
  On my 83 watercooled 1.9L digijet FI throttle assembly are two switches; one for throttle closed (idle) another for full throttle. What do...
• Re: HELP : Window regulator trouble
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 24 May 2003 17:17:34 EDT
  ...When the switches get old, the contacts drop the voltage making the switches get hot and the function slow or inoperative. Rid-ox can...
• Re: throttle bodies - older motor with 85 tb??
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Apr 1997 19:44:14 +0000
  ...The engine now, has two switches, one for > each. Can these switches hook up to the same wire as mine? Digijet changed in '85...
• Re: Passenger side window inop
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sat, 8 May 1999 18:49:52 -0400
  Often the switches or the cables in the regulator, both can be dissasembled and repaired, and one should note the drivers side switch for...
• Re: Power Window Woes... Can someone help?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 May 2004 23:27:48 EDT
  ...Checked the > switches and they are functioning as they should and they are getting > power. > When i try the switches on the drivers side...
• Re: fog light switch
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Sat, 12 Aug 2000 08:34:09 -0400
  > >> These switches were used in Jettas, >> Golfs and Rabbits...check out auto salvage yards. > > > Most of the ones in Golfs, etc. carry a 321...
• Re: switches for power windows - from other VWs
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Mar 2014 20:59:34 -0400
  ...I have used switches from a jetta in a vanagon before. just make sure people realize it needs to be from a Mk2 jetta...
• Re: Throttle switches on 1.9 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 14:15:16 -0700
  ...Throttle switches on 1.9 WBX > Interestingly, the two switches connect to the same pair of wires that > go back to the ECU. So...
• Re: 85 Digijet throttle switches -- information please
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Tue, 29 Jun 2004 15:43:13 -0700
  ...85 Digijet throttle switches -- information please > >Hey, I was trying to figure out why my Vanagon has suddenly decided to >start idling at approximately...
• cruise control troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Wed, 6 Feb 2008 16:54:58 -0500
  If the vaccum lines check out as well as the bellows then check your clutch and brake switches for proper functioning and adjustment. I...
• interior led lighting update
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:31:38 -0700
  I installed some new switches to my interior led lighting. The new switches are a big improvement over the old ones, and I can...
• Re: The two throttle valve switches, question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 11:37:38 -0700
  ...Mark Don Spence wrote: > My 83.5 has both switches. My neighbors 85 has neither. Is this normal?? >
• Re: Throttle switches on 1.9 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dave C
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 11:45:46 -0400
  ...We popped engine hatches to check stuff out here and there, of > course. > > Anyway, this 1.9 didn't have throttle switches. Now, I...
• Re: No brake lights
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 4 Dec 2010 09:12:54 -0500
  ...Power feeds from the fuse to both switches in parallel. When you step on the pedal, the switches close the circuit, sending power back...
• Brakelights - 84 Westy - only light with hard stop
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:50:03 -0400
  I've change the MC, and both switches on my 84 Westy. Followed procedures by the book, bench bleed the MC, and put in...
• more vanagon parts For sale (best offers)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Sep 2001 11:21:27 EDT
  ...wing windows -tons of dash switches, headlight switches, etc, OEM vanagon foglite switches, turn sig assys, fan switches, etc -ignition locks w/ keys, doorlocks...
• Re: Ignition/starter switch failures
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 13 May 2015 00:22:35 -0700
  This is why I only sell KOSTAL switches on my Samba Ad. They are the OEM Switch The Chinese Switches (such as Meyle and...
• Re: Headlight switch
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:59:14 -0700
  so your statement earlier: "Why would you want to buy a used one ? does not apply to the used switches you sell, only to...
• Re: Rear Red Brake Lights stuck on
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Wed, 3 Aug 2005 13:17:45 -0700
  Sounds to me as though you you might have a piece of crud stuck in one of the pressure switches on the brake master...
• Re: Reed Switch/water level sensor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:38:39 -0400
  ...So, my question >is does anyone know where I can buy the switches? I see that eBay >is filled with reed switches, I just...
• Re: Front & Rear Heater Fan Switches: Was - Phred's Shiverin'...
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 19 Oct 2001 12:25:48 -0700
  ...On 19 Oct 2001 at 12:17, Karl Wolz wrote: > The heater blower switches are identical front and rear, whether you have AC > or...
• Fridge switch mod
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 9 May 2000 16:30:40 -0300
  ...The new toggle switches are in the same hole that the original switches were in, so it is not too ugly. The only drawback...
• Re: Power window switches
  Historical mailing list - David Stell
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 17:02:21 -0500
  Before you put new switches in, you might want to run down to Radio Shack and get a can of "Tuner Control Cleaner and...
• Reed Switch/water level sensor
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 09:34:13 -0800
  ...So, my question is does anyone know where I can buy the switches? I see that eBay is filled with reed switches, I just...
• Re: 85 Vanagon brake lights
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 09:00:14 -0800
  There are two switches, and there must have been a bad batch of them produced at one time. I and my friend both had...
• Re: WINDOW SWITCH FRUSTRATIONS
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 6 Apr 2006 23:42:24 -0400
  The VW power window switches are held into a plastic surround. if the plastic surround is damaged, it will come off your door panel...
• Cruise control
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 16 Apr 2017 13:25:32 -0500
  ...I went to the trouble of getting the same hand Vacuum Pump Ken had (NAPA tool) and tested the switches. All three switches worked...
• Re: The two throttle valve switches, question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 14:40:04 -0400
  ...Mike '84 GL 7 pass '84 Westy '85 GL Westy Don Spence wrote: > My 83.5 has both switches. My neighbors 85 has neither...
• Re: Wasserboxer cooling (was:Re: aftermarket instrumentation)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 May 1996 04:54:54 -0700
  ...The old 321-959-481 & 251-959-481 Series switches listed in ye old microfiche films turns on at about 82 to 85C." So...
• Re: Heater Switch
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 27 Dec 2004 17:35:14 -0500
  ...Physically in the van, they are separate switches. And the AC fan switch is separate (and different) from the heater switches (in factory equipped...
• Re: Brake light problem
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 5 May 2024 17:25:55 -0700
  Jim, I don’t think the switches fail on. But could be wrong. And the emergency flashers do not work on the brakes, but...
• Re: Parts needed - Power Window switches & dash bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Fri, 17 Dec 2004 07:13:15 -0500
  ...There are some switches on eBay right now: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=794171924 1&category=50459...
• bad fit brake switches
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Mon, 20 Jul 2015 17:14:06 -0400
  What's up with available brake switches from our vendors and FLAPS? Need switches for my 85 Westy so went to NAPA and got...
• Re: Brake switch swap procedure? 2nd try...
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 28 Feb 2007 17:20:54 -0500
  ...Undo the 4 attaching screws, pull off the plugs from the dash switches,Unhook the speedo by squeezing the two halves together(comes rightoff...
• Re: bad fit brake switches
  Historical mailing list - sailingfc dslextreme.com
  Mon, 20 Jul 2015 18:17:14 -0400
  When I bought a new MC from Van Cafe, the switches were 3 terminal instead of the 2 terminal OEM switch. When I ask...
• Re: Brake Light Troubleshooting Tips?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Mon, 9 Jun 2014 05:18:12 -0700
  ...I see nothing in the schematic about the brake light switches going to ground. Each switches 12V between their two outputs. Hope I'm...
• Re: brake pressure switch
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 21 Jan 2015 08:17:17 -0500
  At 08:05 AM 1/21/2015, Mike Riley wrote: > Anybody know what brake pressure switches are interchangeable > from diff. Model vws. Need one...
• Re: Throttle Body/Switches?
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 08:08:37 -0400
  Eric, The reason(s) I'm thinking about changing the old type switches for the new type switch is: 1. I have the new...
• Re: Brake Lights
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 5 May 2010 23:15:22 -0400
  Those two switches on the master are for the brake lights. It is rare for both to fail. Look for a blown fuse first...
• Re: a/c cutout switch
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Fri, 17 Apr 1998 21:25:02 -0400
  I also have an '86 2wd Westi with air conditioning and it did not come equipped with any pressure cutout switches in the refrigerant...
• switching switches
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Sat, 9 Sep 2000 19:13:32 -0400
  ...and sliding on the new? Also, how do I swap ignition switches? I do not see how to remove them from their white metal...
• Re: WTB ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sun, 11 May 2014 20:39:22 -0400
  I believe we have a few kostal switches that are OE VW but I need to get $29 for them. Getting harder to get...
• Re: 90 Westfalia - sticking power window switches - interior cleaning - jumpseat mounting
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
  Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:29:51 -0400
  ...the power window switches. I've disassembled them before and cleaned them. As I remember it, the key success factors are a clean work...
• Re: Here are some snap switches that may fit to, be used in place of the $75 VW throttle switch
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 11:04:17 -0500
  ...Grainger has about 50 different switches to choose from. Maybe one for the late vanagon, but I am sure they have several for the...
• Brake light switch replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mark Thoma
  Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:27:42 -0800
  Hey all, Is there a mess free way to replace the two brake light switches on the master cylinder? It looks like I'd...
• Re: No brake lights
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 4 Dec 2010 06:40:25 -0500
  ...Power feeds from the fuse to both switches in parallel. When you step on the pedal, the switches close the circuit, sending power back...
• Re: Scored brand new Behr AC but missing switches
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 16 May 2010 11:49:59 -0700
  ...Scored brand new Behr AC but missing switches > > Just a got a brand spanking new Behr AC system except the switches are > missing. Does...
• Re: Power Windows/Power Locks
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 8 Nov 2001 22:54:50 +1200
  ...If the E-L switches are genuine VW, then there's no problem. I intend to fit 2-door Japanese armrests with switchgear built...
• Both Front and Rear Heater Fan Switches Inop!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:13:37 -0600
  ...discover that upon turning on the front and rear heater fan switches nothing happens. Dead as door nails, both of them. Any suggestions on...
• Re: WTB: Rocker Switch for Fog Lights
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 22:31:19 EDT
  ...Unfortunately, I > have been informed (by Camelback VW) that VW no longer manufactures > such switches. (Similar switches were apparently used in 83-85 > Porsche...
• Fan switches
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Mon, 17 Jan 2000 09:57:26 -0800
  Has anyone else had problems with the dash mounted switches for the dash fan and rear heater fan? Seems that they keep melting in...
• Re: Camper A/C Switch (Outrageously Expensive)
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 13 Sep 2005 09:23:56 -0700
  My '87 Camper has the same dash-mounted A/C switches that my '91 Carat had. I just replaced the blower fan switch with...
• Re: Water reservoir level sensor float? (87 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 17:52:51 -0700
  Only for westfalia owners or those with interest in magnetic switches: I have the same float water level sensor in my '90 westfalia water...
• Re: The two throttle valve switches, redux
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 14:50:51 -0400
  If, as you say, decelerating down a long hill triggers a full rich condition, bingo, you have a problem in your idle/WOT switches...
• Re: Front & Rear Heater Fan Switches: Was - Phred's Shiverin'...
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 19 Oct 2001 11:45:29 -0700
  On 19 Oct 2001 at 14:13, Alan Bosch wrote: > > Does any know if the fan-speed contol switches for the rear blower and...
• switches for power windows - from other VWs
  Historical mailing list - James
  Wed, 26 Mar 2014 00:09:29 -0400
  Was thinking about the power windows in our '91 (which will need attention again this spring) and wondered if the power window switches out...
• Re: Brake Light Troubleshooting Tips?
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Mon, 9 Jun 2014 08:53:29 -0400
  ...Each switches 12V between their two outputs. > > Hope I'm looking at the right schematic. > >> It's really not hard to reach the master...