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• Re: Digifant II quirky issue. 3000 RPM rev limit?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 10 May 2017 20:16:49 -0700
  ...13:20 David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> > napisał(a): > > > So...is the ignition cutting off, or the fuel? Seems like a good place > to...
• Re: beeper for hand brake
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 23 Oct 2014 13:27:03 -0700
  ...On 10/23/14, Dug Smith <dug@dugbert.com> wrote: > I ran a line from the light switch to the key in the ignition...
• Blinking Temp LED and Falling Fuel Gauge
  Historical mailing list - Mister Tom
  Sun, 27 Jan 2013 09:01:40 -0800
  ...Turning the ignition off and on does not clear it up. It may do this for a few days, then not for weeks. My...
• RE: '78 aux battery
  Historical mailing list - Scott Allred
  Mon, 7 Oct 96 17:28:37 UT
  ...Start bus with one battery, charge it up, >clutch in (while driving), turn ignition off and switch to other battery, >turn ignition on (not...
• Re: No spark, help
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Mon, 31 Jul 2006 14:03:23 -0700
  ...Hopefully something simple -- when I've had ignition parts fail it has almost always been while driving down the road. A failure while sitting...
• Re: Wierd (Ignition?) Problem...
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 13:46:20 -0800
  ...Wierd (Ignition?) Problem... Well, now I am revisiting the problem below due to it getting worse. Now I will be driving (especially if it...
• Re: Headlight relay setup not working in 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
  Fri, 7 May 2004 02:09:23 +0000
  ...Unfortunately, the only 12 gauge <DIV></DIV>&gt;wires exiting the ignition are red and black. No yellow or white. I attempted <DIV></DIV...
• '88 GL ignition miss, stalling
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Mon, 10 Feb 2014 14:12:53 -0700
  ...br></div><div>I've been struggling to fix an intermittent ignition miss on my '88 GL.&nbsp; It started several months ago, came...
• Re: stereo wiring
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 09:19:47 -0500
  ...one for the "terminal always > supplied > > with power regardless of ignition position" and one for the > "terminal > > controlled by the ignition switch." I figured...
• Re: '88 GL intermittent ignition miss (second update)
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Sun, 24 Nov 2013 11:22:02 -0700
  ...Re: '88 GL intermittent ignition miss (update)<br> From: mark drillock &lt;<a href="mailto:mdrillock@cox.net">mdrillock@cox.net</a>&gt;<br...
• Re: Voltage leak found
  Historical mailing list - sailingfc dslextreme.com
  Tue, 1 Sep 2015 19:49:16 -0400
  ...I then made a "fake" key (strip of Lexan plastic on a key ring) I put into the ignition key hole to power up...
• Re: Stereo wiring question
  Historical mailing list - caverat
  Thu, 24 Feb 2005 20:00:35 -0500
  ...If I'm not going anywhere but want to listen to it, I put the key in the ignition switch and the radio has...
• Re: Vibration induced electrical failure
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 14:51:18 -0400
  ...That relay is driven from the X terminal of the ignition switch which also feeds the X terminal of the light switch -- double bk...
• Re: radio hookup
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 20:38:29 -0400
  ...radio hookup Fellow vananuts ; My radio power operates when the ignition is on but I want to change it to operate with the ignition...
• Westy battery indicator light below sink
  Historical mailing list - karen k
  Tue, 28 Nov 2006 10:58:35 -0800
  ...Could a short in the ignition switch cause this battery indicator light to go yellow. I don�t know if being yellow means I...
• no fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:53:39 -0700
  ...Where too next? Ignition switch? Grounds? TIA, dylan
• dielectric grease
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Nov 1995 07:00:56 -0600
  ...It is used on tune-ups on high energy ignition systems.(sometimes called tune-up grease) yug
• Re: Ignition Switch on 85
  Historical mailing list - VANAGONE
  Mon, 16 Mar 1998 20:06:15 EST
  I had a similar problem on my 84. After much head-scratching, I finally traced it to a dead short in the starter solenoid...
• Re: VERY hot exhaust issues
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 7 Sep 2004 23:23:10 EDT
  In a message dated 9/7/04 11:35:57 AM, zmaninco@YAHOO.COM writes: << is there something else to check? >> The ignition timing...
• Mysterious short circuit
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 5 Mar 2005 15:27:47 -0800
  ...It only happens when the key is in the ignition and when I depress the clutch. Any advice will be appreciated. It is driving...
• fan won't stop 87 syncro
  Historical mailing list - William Bruce
  Tue, 27 Jun 2006 11:28:00 -0400
  Fan comes on when ignition is turned on. Pulled the fuse, fan stays on. Pulled thermo switch connector, fan stays on. Pulled relay, fan...
• Re: Locking Gas Cap
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 03:06:05 -0600
  Well, I do see a need to have it be the same key as the ignition key.....that's how it came. Miguel I...
• Re: Spark plug gap
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 8 Mar 2012 15:46:43 -0800
  ...Electronic ignition is just so strong. If you ever convert a points car or vanagon to electronic ignition... it just 'wakes' up the car...
• Re: Head leaks & Witches Brews
  Historical mailing list - Vern D. Moen
  Wed, 29 Sep 1999 14:43:45 -0700
  ...I got good at turning the ignition off-and-on while driving to get the light off. In my understanding of the system, the...
• Re: No start
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 2 Jun 2016 06:36:57 +0000
  I have written up a number of posts about how you cannot trust any ignition switch except the German ones from certain list vendors...
• Re: Cigarette lighter wiring
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Tue, 16 Nov 2021 14:32:29 -0800
  ...The OEM wiring put the cigarette lighter >> ON >> with the ignition OFF. >> >> thank you, >> >> dan >> > > > -- > Neil n > > VE7TBN > > 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https...
• Re: Starting issues
  Historical mailing list - Michael Cerafice
  Wed, 20 Jan 2021 13:09:26 -0500
  ...On Wed, Jan 20, 2021, 11:12 AM David McNeely <davmcneely40@gmail.com> wrote: > Clean and tighten ALL connections in the ignition circuit. Also...
• Re: Electircal Problem
  Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
  Wed, 12 Feb 1997 10:18:57 -0500
  ...The ignition proved to be the source of the problem. Since it was dark and cold outside I removed the switch housing and took...
• Re: DEAD in my garage on New Year's Day
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 1 Jan 2000 15:59:17 -0500
  ...By ignition control module, are you referring to what is listed on Page 97.55 of Bentley as "TRNSTR IGN CNTRL UNIT" If so...
• Re: Gowesty starter problems...but, Ignition Switch
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 5 Sep 2016 23:09:13 +0000
  I just want to comment...all Ignition Switches are not alike.  I was having "turn key, nothing happens" issues.  Was on the road, and...
• Re: Engine (VanaJetta) won't shut off when hot.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:34:48 -0700
  ...On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 2:53 PM, Greg Potts <greg@pottsfamily.ca> wrote: > Hi Neil, > > Is it running on because the ignition...
• Ignition Switch Replacement-Not Amused
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:24:12 +0000
  OK, ignition switch replacement, doesn't look like a big deal, shouldn't be really, but never had to do one until now. All...
• Thanks everyone! Re: Stumped Man : ( Bosch ignition coil colors and their
  Historical mailing list - Don Griffin
  Mon, 13 Jul 1998 01:06:48 EDT
  ...6 to 12 K ohms If not then what? BTW, this is the Conventional Ignition w/ points Thanks man, Don (SkyCruizer)
• Re: Ignition Timming procedure for 84 Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 15:04:26 -0400
  At 11:45 7/9/99 -0700, cptnmeno wrote: >Where can I get the proper ignition timing method for an 84 >Vanagon? I can...
• Re: Aren't all Vanagon spark plug wires the same?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 20:16:56 -0500
  ...The ones without electronic ignition. Vanagons with electronic ignition use carbon fiber wires. The spark plug end plug-on ends also have different resistance...
• Van no start-ignition? solenoid? starter?
  Historical mailing list - John Silverman
  Sun, 30 Dec 2001 19:26:23 -0700
  ...Not sure how to suss out if it's in the ignition switch, the solenoid, or the starter motor itself? Or any other thoughts...
• Fried ECU diode...
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Faison
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 17:11:08 -0500
  ...However pin 1 is shorted to ground when the ignition switch is just in the on position. My question is should pin 1 be...
• Re: intermittent nostart/stalling disease
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Fri, 22 May 1998 02:57:32 -0400
  Frank Terhaar-Yonkers wrote: > Rant, rant, rant - > > Now *both* my Vans ('86 GL & '88 Westy) have flaky FI/ignition systems. > > The symptom (when running...
• Re: Engine Cranks but No Start
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 1 Apr 2016 09:55:36 -1000
  ...there is no separate ignition module on 2.1's, 86 and later. is liquid gas actually in the exhaust pipes ? or is there...
• Re: Fuel pressure too high
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 6 Mar 2018 14:01:37 -0800
  ...You probably already "said" or observed this but yes; you should see B+ at post (P1) in the junction box, ignition on or off...
• Re: Upper steering column grease recommendation and what else to do while replacing ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 12 Dec 2012 19:58:16 -0800
  ...Upper steering column grease recommendation and what else to do while replacing ignition switch > > I am replacing my ignition switch. Any other things that...
• Re: Ignition lock fail - Update
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:51:25 -0700
  ...2011 3:31 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Ignition lock fail - Update hot dog ! good work there Bretts ! you want a...
• Re: battery cable contact problem
  Historical mailing list - Duclos Darie
  Wed, 19 May 1999 10:07:06 +0200
  ...Or you could have > intermittant problems with your ignition switch (for manual or automatic). > I would suspect these before the actual cable itself. Hi...
• Re: Ignition problems, subie question (Syncro crosspost)
  Historical mailing list - J McCavitt
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 07:28:26 -0700
  Hello all, Many thanks to all who posted suggestions relating to my recent ignition troubles; and the winner is..... (drumroll) The ECU! (Cymbal crash...
• Re: Ignition Switch Replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Aug 1996 15:15:36 -0400
  ...Dyen Fred D.) writes: >I wonder if anyone has replaced their ignition switch. I checked the >Bentley, but the informaqtion is somewhat vague: "to...
• Re: Light switches
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 08:49:03 EST
  Sounds to me that your ignition switch is actually going bad or has a loose connection. Ken Wilford http://www.vanagain.com John 3...
• Rev Limiter?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 21 Nov 2000 15:54:25 -0500
  ...It cut fuel delivery or ignition or something at about 5200 rpm. Maybe I'm thinking of another vehicle.... Jay '85 Westy
• Re: Engine Computer Software Glitch???
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Sat, 26 May 2001 15:17:56 -0700
  Sync miss was a problem I remember happening with early electronic ignition systems that would affect a narrow range of RPM(did I say...
• Re: Fan resistor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 30 Jul 2011 17:29:09 -0400
  ...ones that do it, and the ones that *would* do it, except they won't run the fan with the ignition off. Yours, David
• Re: Leaking starting battery - Update
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 26 Aug 2007 18:23:43 -0700
  ...Is 0.42 A an acceptable leak? I get more like .040, about 40-50 mills with ignition off and key out. If your...
• coolant blinking, refresh my memory...
  Historical mailing list - syncro.carboncow
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 00:30:11 -0500
  Not overheating Coolant level sensor checks out .but getting intermittent blinking that often resets with a ignition restart. I seem to recall there is...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 11:14:37 -0800
  ...Bosch 0 237 022 054 > ignition timing: 10 +/- 1 BTDC @ 800 RPM without vacuum (see note) > ignition advance checks: 0 - 2 @ 1050 RPM w...
• Re: Ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:12:36 -0700
  I've had the ignition switch think the key is still in - I have to put the key back in and wiggle it a...
• Ignition Cables, unplugging from distributor
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:57:29 -0700
  ...the sparky ends. But I could not get them to budge. Ignition wires not being inexpensive, I didn't apply full force, but instead...
• Re: Electrical Question -Hazards/Parking Lights
  Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
  Thu, 9 May 2002 15:10:55 -0700
  ...With the ignition off, there was no power to the radio, but if you pulled on the high-beam lever the radio would come...
• 94EV Westy near theft: Update and Question
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Mon, 16 Feb 2004 23:22:20 -0700
  ...In this EV stering, ignition and gear shifter is locked by the key. The thief made it past the steering lock but not the...
• Re: Replacing Ignition Coil
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 25 Aug 2005 16:27:47 -0600
  ...wrote: > Does anyone know if it is difficult to replace the ignition coil on a 93 > Eurovan? Looks relatively simple, but maybe there's...
• Re: lost key
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Sun, 23 Nov 2008 20:27:25 -0600
  ...Cutting it by inspecting tumblers is not effective as the ignition has more tumblers than the other locks. You can make a key that...
• Re: electrical question - ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:56:09 -0600
  ...Florian Speier > <groups.florian@gmail.com> wrote: > ..... > > > next question, can i transfer the lock from a spare ignition switch > > into this one? > > > > thanks > > florian > > >
• Re: no power to auxiliary air valve
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 22:15:18 -0400
  ...I did a full troubleshooting of the ignition and fuel injection system this morning and narrowed the problem down to the auxillary air regulator...