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Re: Accelerator cable extras?
Historical mailing list - Bill Nolan
Sun, 19 Mar 2000 13:34:46 -0700
...Also connected >to the lever arm is a spring that I assume helps the arm return to neutral position when >you let off on...
Re: Manual Shifter Woes
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 21 May 2010 12:17:37 -0700
...stationary" position of rear since the spring in transmission determine where the shift lever in cab should sit when transmission in neutral. On my...
Re: Auto Shifter weirdness
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 6 Feb 2010 15:52:57 -0800
...Neutral and when I shift to Drive its pointing to almost '2'. This is very > disconcerting after it pointing to the correct position for...
Re: Starting system quirk - diagnosis help needed
Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
Mon, 17 Feb 2014 12:17:26 -0500
...The usual dash warning >> lights >> >> lit up when the switch passed through the "run" position, and when in >> the >> >> start position, nothing happened. There...
Re: Advice please
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Fri, 29 Aug 2003 22:25:32 -0400
...Tap the solenoid with the end of the stick while someone holds the key in the start position (making sure you're in neutral...
Re: '91 Carat - Again!! Runaway RPM
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Wed, 31 May 2017 10:23:15 -0400
...position. > > Ken > > On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 11:33 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> > wrote: > > > Runaway RPM at startup or in neutral...
Re: I'm about to give up...
Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter / Iowa City, Iowa
Tue, 23 Mar 2004 18:42:11 -0600
...From neutral the first and third have enough travel, but the second and fourth have only half the distance. What is wrong here? How...
Re: Bizzare starter problems.
Historical mailing list - Ron Olsen
Sun, 2 Apr 2000 09:23:44 +1000
...so the battery wasn't dead. > Thought it might be the neutral saftey switch, so I loosened the console > around the shift lever (automatic...
Re: Starting system quirk - diagnosis help needed
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Mon, 17 Feb 2014 13:41:39 -0500
...The usual dash warning > >> lights > >> >> lit up when the switch passed through the "run" position, and when in > >> the > >> >> start position, nothing happened. There...
Re: Just some annoyances..
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 14 Jul 2016 10:49:16 -0700
...You can find yourself without backup lights or the neutral position not having starting capability (handy if the engine dies while moving). BTDT that...
Starting system quirk - diagnosis help needed
Historical mailing list - David
Sat, 15 Feb 2014 15:20:18 -0600
...The usual dash warning lights lit up when the switch passed through the "run" position, and when in the start position, nothing happened. There...
Re: Power Door Locks: Key Won't Turn Pass. Side Door Lock.
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 24 Sep 2015 10:12:13 -0700
...You're going to be in there anyway, so why > waste time supposing? > > The actuator has two neutral positions where it is supposed to...
Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 23 Jul 2007 20:18:21 -0400
...On automatics, this signal is before the neutral safety switch so the fuel pump while run when the key is turned to start even...
Re: Poll: Favorite anti-theft device?
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Tue, 24 Jun 2014 12:14:02 -0500
...to run the engine, or you can always pop the crank > position sensor connector off and the same thing... crank but no > start. > > On...
Re: sliding door lock spring.
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 3 Apr 2010 09:42:48 -0700
...It returns the cylinder to the neutral position and is the last part to come out, first to go back in. I am trying...
Re: I'm about to give up...
Historical mailing list - Herr Wibo Fichten
Wed, 24 Mar 2004 20:30:55 -0400
...From neutral the first and third have enough travel, but the second and fourth have only half the distance. What is wrong here? How...
Re: Compatibility of A1 Rabbit/Jetta Autocrats
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:53:31 -0500
...So there is this weird position on the shifter marked 'E' > after Neutral and Drive. Feels like a coasting position. If the > Vanagon has...
Re: The Sounds of $$$ ? (longish)
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Thu, 10 Oct 2002 21:58:52 -0400
...LAtely I've >been driving it to work because the seating position is better for my >recently wrenched back. > >To the point: > >I noticed...
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Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Mon, 23 Aug 2021 13:51:13 -0700
...on it, switches between front wash and rear wash ( > and wipe). > > > > Neutral position between two contacts, yeah it’s hard to picture. > > > > But the...
Re: Vanagon Stranded near Tawas, MI
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 29 Sep 2012 15:41:32 -0700
...With that I would Hold the ignition key in the start position like > your cranking it and then move the gear shift (wiggle) it...
T/A tales... Re: Buying a new manual transmission - considering Go Westy final drive increase
Historical mailing list - Jim King
Fri, 20 May 2005 15:01:05 -0400
...to get a better look at the linkage again, all positions became permanent neutral. With a little research I found this link to "Vanagon...
Re: Starting system quirk - diagnosis help needed
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Mon, 17 Feb 2014 10:56:57 -0800
...The usual dash warning >> lights >>>> lit up when the switch passed through the "run" position, and when in >> the >>>> start position, nothing happened. There...
Re: windshield wiper trouble
Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
Sat, 15 Dec 2001 15:07:10 -0500
...Most times you can just get your arm in the right position (wipers and arms neutralized) and tighten the little nut. Caution should be...
Re: Failure to return to idle
Historical mailing list - Jerry
Sat, 30 Dec 2006 21:16:19 -0600
...Throttle position switch 3. Idle control Relay (mounted behind the R/R tail light. Typical tests to see if the Idle solenoid is working...
Easy CV joint replacement
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sun, 2 Aug 2009 08:24:09 -0400
...Occurred more often when turning such that the suspension was not at it's neutral position. Also would happen when climbing straight up a...
Re: Starting system quirk - diagnosis help needed
Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
Mon, 17 Feb 2014 08:51:35 -0500
...The usual dash warning lights >> lit up when the switch passed through the "run" position, and when in the >> start position, nothing happened. There...
Re: Starting system quirk - diagnosis help needed
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sat, 15 Feb 2014 14:39:11 -0800
...The usual dash warning lights > lit up when the switch passed through the "run" position, and when in the > start position, nothing happened. There...
Re: Syncro Gearbox synchromesh
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Thu, 24 Oct 2002 22:27:02 +0100
...Syncro Gearbox synchromesh > > > > > > > > > > Clive, et al...Most likely the 3rd/4th "slider" hub has cracked > > and is > > > out of position starting a chain of...
Re: clutch problems
Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
Mon, 5 Jan 2004 06:41:31 -0600
...If not try and help it move by grabbing it and pushing it into position. Otherwise it sounds like the clutch is not disengaging...
Re: Starter question
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Fri, 9 Nov 2007 17:18:48 -0500
...neutral safety switch mechanism that prevents the van from starting if the gear selector lever is not in either neutral or park position. Over...
help needed defining shift linkage adjustment procedure
Historical mailing list
Thu, 7 Apr 2005 16:21:03 -0700
...the natural position that the arm coming from the tranny wants to return to is between 3rd and 4th, in neutral, which has the...
Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
Historical mailing list - benoit
Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:45:11 -0400
...On automatics, this signal is before the neutral safety switch >so the fuel pump while run when the key is turned to start even...
Re: Lessons on gas mileage from VW's Autostadt
Historical mailing list - taeke
Sat, 24 May 2008 11:37:01 -0400
...Three things are important to gas mileage - throttle position, revs and speed. Throttle Position - go gentle on the throttle. Fast acceleration wastes gas. The...
Re: Starting system quirk - diagnosis help needed
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sat, 15 Feb 2014 14:50:27 -0700
...The usual dash warning lights > lit up when the switch passed through the "run" position, and when in the > start position, nothing happened. There...
Re: 1987 VAN IDLE
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Tue, 16 Oct 2007 09:39:59 -0400
I would check your throttle position switch first as this can be sensitive to heat if it is just barely out of adjustment. The...
Re: 84 westy
Historical mailing list - Mike B
Sat, 2 Mar 2013 19:12:36 -0500
...Inside the ignition key switch there's a lever that once your pushed into the starter-cranking position and let off, won't allow...
Re: Heater Cold
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Tue, 3 Jan 1995 08:34:31 CST6CDT
...Also, run with your front heater fan in the 1 or 2 position for the hottest air. Run the back one on full blast...
Re: Starting system quirk - diagnosis help needed
Historical mailing list - David
Sun, 16 Feb 2014 08:23:24 -0600
...The usual dash warning lights lit up when the switch passed through the "run" position, and when in the start position, nothing happened. There...
Re: Starting system quirk - diagnosis help needed
Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
Mon, 17 Feb 2014 12:17:17 -0700
...The usual dash warning >>>>> >>>> lights >>> >>>> lit up when the switch passed through the "run" position, and when in >>>>> >>>> the >>> >>>> start position, nothing happened. There...
Re: Starting system quirk - diagnosis help needed
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sat, 15 Feb 2014 13:49:28 -0800
...The usual dash warning lights lit up when the switch passed through the "run" position, and when in the start position, nothing happened. There...
Re: starter woe...
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Thu, 7 Nov 2002 07:32:48 -0500
...neutral safety switch in the shifter housing. If this is the problem then usually you can try to hold the key in start position...
Re: 84 westy
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 2 Mar 2013 20:25:14 -0600
...Put > >> it in neutral if you are costing or park if you are still and it should at > >> least crank over again. > >> > >> Hope this...
Re: Starter Help
Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
Fri, 23 Mar 2007 01:28:22 -0400
...Put vehicle in neutral, chock the vehicle, turn key to the run position and go to the starter and jumper heavy gauge wire to...
Re: Thumping Noise - Wheel CV Joint Bearing?
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Fri, 2 Jul 2010 21:39:59 -0400
...Occurred more often when turning such that the suspension was not at it's neutral position. Also would happen when climbing straight up a...
Re: So stuff even happens to me!
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 4 Apr 2020 10:46:07 -0400
...Maybe just not fully in park, Maybe the neutral switch. Good to have the reminder. Eric Caron > On Apr 4, 2020, at 8:36...
Re: Newbie Question Flood - Hot start
Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
Thu, 13 Nov 2003 12:27:50 -0800
...A stop-gap measure if you experience the hot/cold no-start is to have someone hold the ignition key to the start position...
Fwd: Re: Smooth new Syncro tranny
Historical mailing list - Daniel Bey
Wed, 25 Nov 1998 07:09:10 EST
...It's like locked in the neutral position. After choosing the right words and shifting it into other gears like a maniac, only then...
Re: Update on AFM testing procedure
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Sat, 5 Jul 2014 09:53:28 -1000
( opinion and thoughts appreciated here ) Speaking of Throttle Position Sensors....... I've never had to replace or even be concerned about Throttle Position Switches...
Re: So stuff even happens to me!
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sat, 4 Apr 2020 09:17:59 -0600
...Maybe just not fully in park, Maybe the neutral switch. > > > Good to have the reminder. > > Eric Caron > > >> On Apr 4, 2020, at 8:36...
Re: So stuff even happens to me!
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Sat, 4 Apr 2020 08:36:56 -0400
For the Automatic Vanagon, the neutral safety switch can be touchy. I can't count the times that customers call me in a panic...
Starter system woes
Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:56:54 -0500
...the start position. I've jiggled the key. No change from either of those. Is there a way to bypass the neutral safety switch...
Re: The Sounds of $$$ ? (longish)
Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
Sat, 12 Oct 2002 07:40:27 -0400
...LAtely I've > >been driving it to work because the seating position is better for my > >recently wrenched back. > > > >To the point: > > > >I noticed...
Re: Another van won't start saga...
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Wed, 19 Oct 2016 18:13:25 -0300
...I replaced the >> neutral safety switch, both parts, and it appeared to work just fine, >> sort of (see paragraph 3). After not driving it...
Re: Lessons on gas mileage from VW's Autostadt
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Sat, 24 May 2008 16:13:31 +0000
...Three things are important to gas mileage - throttle position, revs and speed. > Throttle Position - go gentle on the throttle. Fast acceleration wastes gas. The...
Re: Manual Shifter Woes
Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
Fri, 21 May 2010 14:34:12 -0500
...stationary" position of rear > since the spring in transmission determine where the shift lever in > cab should sit when transmission in neutral. > > On my...
Re: Starting system quirk - diagnosis help needed
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 15 Feb 2014 15:36:42 -0600
...The usual dash warning lights > lit up when the switch passed through the "run" position, and when in the > start position, nothing happened. There...
Re: windshield wiper trouble
Historical mailing list - Tony
Sat, 15 Dec 2001 14:10:30 -0800
...The little serated post > eat the arms. > Most times you can just get your arm in the right > position (wipers and > arms neutralized) and...
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Historical mailing list - Dan N
Mon, 23 Aug 2021 14:00:15 -0700
...on it, switches between front wash and rear wash ( > > and wipe). > > > > > > Neutral position between two contacts, yeah it’s hard to picture. > > > > > > But the...
Re: '91 Carat - Again!! Runaway RPM
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Wed, 31 May 2017 09:02:12 -0600
...position. >> >> Ken >> >> On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 11:33 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Runaway RPM at startup or in neutral...
Re: Differential bearings - a DIY job?
Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
Wed, 2 Jun 1999 15:30:26 -0500
...my '88 trans, since the noise occurs regardless of gear position (or neutral) clutch in or out, but get louder upon acceleration or deceleration...