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Re: What I did to my Vanagon today
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Sun, 8 May 2011 20:51:38 -0700
RE: LED Dimmers Mike, do those dimmer controls have a switch in them?
Re: AC Controls
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sun, 18 May 2008 10:08:27 -0400
...AC Controls >> 1990 was the first year of the dash-mounted a/c controls. >> i know 1988 had overhead controls cause i had one...
Re: Need info on overhead A/C
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Mon, 22 Nov 2004 12:38:19 -0800
Chris, I believe that a/c controls on the dash began in '89. I've had several 88's, and they all had the...
Re: Aurgh! Vanagon climate controls make me mental
Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
Fri, 8 Mar 1996 13:52:46 +0000
...This controls the fan speed only. Under the rear seat there is a valve that you can adjust for warm, and warmer air. It...
Re: Vanagon Vent Control Positions
Historical mailing list
Tue, 15 Apr 1997 03:31:27 GMT
...I understand the bottom two control knobs on the four >vent/heater controls are for the rear heater, someone tell me how to >position...
Re: Issue w/ 90 Euro spec doka heating levers
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Wed, 26 Jun 2013 11:08:03 -0400
...Right is more. > > The second lever controls air temperature (including the side vents > on later ones). Right is hotter. > > The third lever controls airflow...
'56 Controls
Historical mailing list
Fri, 5 Jan 1996 16:54:27 -0500
...But first, I would really like to find out a few things about the controls (which are different than my '67) On either side...
Re: Ventilation controls
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Tue, 29 Jan 2002 23:21:41 EST
In a message dated 1/29/02 5:04:23 PM, dmc@CYBURBAN.COM writes: << Its impossible to figure out the ventilation controls without...
how to use heater controls on dash. '88 vanagon
Historical mailing list - Bart Prinsen
Sat, 15 Sep 2007 20:50:44 -0700
...I am a little confused as to how the heater controls on the dash work. it is 4 sliding knobs. I have put them...
Re: What's Yer Favorite Car Battery
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Sun, 9 May 1999 21:49:56 EDT
Wamart has Johson Controls Batteries - I just bought one for around $50.00 with 2 yr free exchange and then a 72Mo pro-rated...
Re: CB placement
Historical mailing list
Wed, 12 Jun 1996 11:18:48 -0500
...The mic hangs below the heater controls. This location is out of the way and still accessible. It is a bit of a reach...
Trumatic heater/furnace
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Fri, 24 Sep 2004 11:32:15 -0500
...does anyone know about it? I am missing the controls, I have only the lower part which has a big 12 guage wire for...
Lights behind heater controls
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Tue, 3 Feb 2004 19:11:59 -0800
I have a light behind the rear heater control. Is there a light behind the front heater control? William
Replacement Refrigerator (somewhat longish)
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Mon, 11 May 1998 13:49:49 -0400
...Outside controls. LIST MEMBERS: ANY OTHERS I DIDN'T LIST??? Note: outside controls require an access panel to be cut into the side of...
Re: vanagon - warm air please!!
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 22 Jan 2003 12:55:00 -0800
...Mark Malcolm Stebbins wrote: > > And if you're new to vanagon's climate controls you may want to visit: > > http://www.vanagon.com/info...
Re: Ventalation Controls (sp)
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Fri, 10 May 2002 06:39:02 -0700
top = floor or defrost next one = temperature next one = fresh air to heater bottom = fresh air to ceiling vents IIRC
Re: So What's Wrong with this Syncro?
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:57:55 -0800
...However, > aren't there > usually some Syncro specific controls on the dash of a Syncro? Like > where > the A/C controls are in the...
Re: Looking for a radio replacement
Historical mailing list - george jannini
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:07:42 -0400
...Display and controls are vastly superior to the two Sony units that preceded it. The HD feature is a must here in Atlanta, which...
Passed Smog Test!
Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
Mon, 5 Feb 96 12:03:01 PST
...PCV System Thermostatic Air Cleaner Fuel Evaporative Controls Exhaust Gas Recirculation Ignition Spark Controls Carburetor Air Injection Pump Air Pump Belt Air Injection Plumbing...
Cold air always
Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
Tue, 21 Dec 2004 13:06:41 -0500
...Are my fresh air controls defective? On both vans....or is this more "VW engineering"....I don't understand. Warren
Re: Need info on overhead A/C
Historical mailing list
Mon, 22 Nov 2004 21:11:06 EST
In a message dated 11/22/04 4:29:02 PM Eastern Standard Time, tjhannink@YAHOO.COM writes: > The A/C controls are on...
EPA Site
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 18 Feb 2001 23:04:42 -0500
Check out this site. http://www.epa.gov/otaq/12-miles.htm. Amazing how effective these bothersome emission controls systems can be. Dennis
Re: Need info on overhead A/C
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 22 Nov 2004 15:15:13 -0600
My 88 GL has the AC controls in the overhead above the windshield. However, I don't know of any reason not to remove...
windshield wipers/heat control 85'
Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
Mon, 18 Mar 2002 12:18:43 -0800
Hello, well my windshield wiper controls/heat controls aren't working. (yes I checked the fuses) A little while ago they were very touchy...
DPO's cablemania
Historical mailing list - Mark Hineline
Mon, 15 Nov 2010 11:48:20 -0800
...All of the pieces for the heating system on in an aircooled bus are in place, but the cables in the heater controls don...
Re: Vanagon heater controls
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 25 May 2009 15:25:21 -0700
...bruiserbabie@yahoo.com> wrote: > What do each of the 4 heater controls do starting from the top moving down? > > > Danny > '84 Westy (Vanny) > > > > > -- Jake...
Aurgh! Vanagon climate controls make me mental
Historical mailing list - Jones,Rich
Fri, 08 Mar 96 12:02:00 EST
...that I'd be able to figure out the convoluted climate controls. No such luck, so I have a stupid question for those in...
Re: Power mirror and lock maintenance?
Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
Sat, 11 Aug 2007 18:15:44 -0400
Regarding the confusion about the heating and ventilation controls, here's a good article: http://www.gowesty.com/library_article.php?id=311 Regarding...
Re: Can Someone Please Shed Some Light....
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 25 Sep 2011 07:23:48 -0700
...I had two dash lights that were not working-the heater controls and the auto P-R-N-D indicator-the later was easy...
Re: Vanagon heater controls
Historical mailing list - Roland
Mon, 25 May 2009 15:14:09 -0700
...Demystifying Vanagon heater & fresh air controls http://www.westfalia.org/community/showthread.php?t=593 " 7/27/99 (11:39 PM) I posted this...
Sticky vent controls?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Fri, 20 Aug 2021 08:39:45 -0500
...When the van was returned, I noticed that the level the controls airflow to the feet isn’t opening or closing fully. I spoke...
Re: ventilation levers- tips for usage
Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
Thu, 31 Jan 2002 17:26:03 -0600
Jere, The vent controls are confusing. Here are some tips For heat at your feet.....move just the second lever from the top (lever...
Re: Ventalation Controls (sp)
Historical mailing list - Jeff Sibley
Sun, 12 May 2002 12:17:42 EDT
...they made up some weird gibberish, slapped it on the dash controls and hoped no one would ask about it......just another the mystery...
VANAGON with wheelchair lift FS
Historical mailing list
Mon, 27 May 2013 03:09:15 -0400
_91 VW Vanagon w/Wheel Chair Lift & Hand Controls Runs Great_ (http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/3826255963.html) not mine.. just a fyi
Instrument light
Historical mailing list - Jeff
Sat, 12 Feb 2000 19:55:59 -0500
Does anyone know where I can find the dash light that goes behind the defrost fan switch and heater controls for a 84 Vanagon...
Subaru Check Engine Light
Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
Fri, 20 Oct 2000 16:12:38 -0600
Can anyone tell me how to reset the "Check Engine" light on 2.2 Subaru engine controls? Any help appreciated. Justin Jensen SLC Utah
Re: SA dash? was:Re: Custom Instrument Pod
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 21 Feb 2003 07:49:06 -0800
For me, the SA rotary heater controls would be a great improvement over the "kinky" wires on my '82. Alistair
Re: Lights behind heater controls
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Tue, 3 Feb 2004 22:11:57 -0500
> I have a light behind the rear heater control. Is there a light behind the > front heater control? William Yes there is. MIke
Re: Issue w/ 90 Euro spec doka heating levers
Historical mailing list
Wed, 26 Jun 2013 11:09:59 -0400
...Right is more. >> >> The second lever controls air temperature (including the side vents >> on later ones). Right is hotter. >> >> The third lever controls airflow...
Re: fresh air/heat sliders (EASY WAY TO KNOW)
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Wed, 9 May 2001 16:22:19 -0700
...The Vanagon, however, wins the prize for the most > > obtuse controls and documentation I've ever encountered. > > <SNIP> > > > > Oh come now!!!! They are easy...
Re: Dometic failure on propane, one time
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Wed, 15 Aug 2012 15:47:24 -0600
"Your idea of modifying the refrigerator door to expose the controls is interesting. I have wondered why the controls were not made accessible with...
getting the fan blower switch out
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Sat, 28 Jul 2007 07:54:02 -0700
...The blower switch is in the same panel as other the heater/ventilation controls so I guess the panel must come out for access...
Re: Vanagon heater controls
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Mon, 25 May 2009 19:25:59 -0500
Can we all admit it is a pretty confusing and inefficient system. Should be able to blow FRESH air through ALL vents, etc. My...
Re: What's Yer Favorite Car Battery
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Sun, 9 May 1999 13:38:45 -0400
Johnson controls makes alot of after market batteries. Western auto has one of them. Die-hard was made by them, but not anymore. Stay...
Re: Idea for A/C and camping
Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
Fri, 19 Jun 1998 07:24:37 -0500
...motor and > the a/c fans and controls. If memory serves, ac to dc converters are > available from JC Whitney, and the "transfer" switch...
Re: Worst vanagon change
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 1 Aug 2008 09:38:53 -0700
...My 91, on > the other paw, has the AC controls over next to the glove box. I think > that's a pretty stupid change...
Temp I & Temp II Sensors
Historical mailing list - Gina
Sun, 5 Mar 2000 01:17:22 -0500
Would someone please explain to me the difference between these two sensors...which controls what? Thanks much :-) Gina 85 Vanagon GL (running beautiful THIS...
Re: Ventilation Controls
Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
Tue, 29 Jan 2002 15:24:19 -0600
...Ventilation Controls I feel rather stupid, but I've had my vanagon now for 4 months, and I'm still pretty perplexed to the...
Re: Lights behind heater controls
Historical mailing list - Stewart, Donna
Wed, 4 Feb 2004 07:03:36 -0800
...Lights behind heater controls > I have a light behind the rear heater control. Is there a light behind the > front heater control? William Yes...
Interior fans switch needed
Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
Thu, 27 Aug 1998 09:51:26 -0400
Does anyone have an interior fan switch, the one that controls defrost, etc., that they can sell me? I have an 83.5 w...
DIESEL WESTY IN ILLINOIS IS SOLD!!
Historical mailing list - Brian M.
Wed, 3 Sep 2003 09:24:38 -0500
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Re: iPods in Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Sat, 6 Jan 2007 18:28:03 -0500
...The Pioneer's controls of the iPod were pretty primitive, but the sound was good. I just swapped in a new Pioneer AVIC N3...
Power WIndow Fuse?
Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
Sun, 20 Jan 2013 22:09:38 -0500
Does anyone know what fuse controls the power windows? I'm having trouble finding this information, and think i've blown it. This is...
AC trouble shooting ideas?
Historical mailing list - Douglas Demarest
Tue, 16 May 2000 11:20:53 EDT
When I turn the A/C controls nothing happens, no fan, etc. I checked the fuse, and that's not it. What else might...
Temp guage goes to sleep
Historical mailing list - Mike M
Tue, 25 Sep 2001 08:21:45 -0400
What would cause my temp guage to work intermittently? Where is the sensor that controls the guage? Any help or ideas would be greatly...
Re: Air leaks in ventilation system
Historical mailing list
Wed, 22 Feb 1995 10:49:33 -0500 (EST)
> > Regardless of where I set the levers on the fresh-air and heat controls, air > continues to come through the vents in my '85...
Question for Gas Heater Gurus
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Thu, 27 Feb 2003 14:02:13 -0500
...I cannot figure out where the controls for this heater are supposed to be mounted. Also there is a spade connector wire and a...
Re: Off topic Friday post
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Sat, 7 Dec 2019 18:28:42 +0000
...Connects all the wheel controls. BTDT Just google VW Golf clockspring you'll find plenty of info. Keith '86 Westy GenV Turbo (Marvin) Date...
Frtidge Door Mod (Need feedback)
Historical mailing list - Jim Heissenbuttel
Sat, 13 Nov 2004 14:25:30 -0800
...Could you cut off the upper portion of the door (what, maybe the top 2 inches?) that covers the controls, leaving the bottom portion...
Dometic fridge cooling fan thermoswitch question
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 9 Sep 2014 19:45:07 -0700
Troubleshooting a friends fridge and wondering if anyone knows the close and open temperature values of the thermo switch that controls the fin cooling...