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  • Re: Dometic won't light troubleshooting
    Historical mailing list - mdrillock
    Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:44:07 -0700
    ...It does need one to light the flame led of the led panel so if you for some reason have that wiring hooked up...
  • Re: Questions for those with Superbright LED flexible strips
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:56:21 -0700
    I bought a 16.4 foot reel of strip lights from ledlightsworld. com. Warm white, waterproof surface injection, Their part number HK-F3528X30N-12...
  • Re: 86 vanagon Oil Pressure Switch
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
    Fri, 13 Jul 2001 07:28:27 -0400
    ...The flashing LED is associated with the 4.4 sensor. The flashing LED and the buzzer occur with RPM>2000 and no switch closure...
  • Re: temp gauge and coolant light trouble
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Fri, 27 Jul 2007 22:16:02 -0700
    According to the circuit diagram on the Bentley manual, if the temperature gauge shows a normal engine temperature the only reason the LED would...
  • Re: MORE 12v fridge not working info
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Tue, 27 Mar 2007 19:46:53 -0700
    ...I've never seen the LED > come on unless I was using gas. I'm not disputing your statement that > LED operation is normal...
  • Re: ARRRGGGHHH Re: Tantalum capacitors to stop blinking temp LED
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:36:13 -0400
    ...It is probably just there as part of an RC circuit so the LED blinks for a bit at power-on. Perhaps simply removing...
  • Re: Random temp gauge failures
    Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
    Tue, 22 Jun 1999 20:30:55 -0400
    ...Air bubbles in system stayed where they forced enough coolant into expansion tank to keep LED off at start up. John Lauterbach '84 DL...
  • Re: LED Panel Switches for Dometic Exhaust Fan
    Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
    Wed, 11 Sep 2019 22:23:49 -0600
    ...Was going to run a new wire from fuse > block and connect toggle over to the LED panel on the front. Want it to...
  • Re: Thought problem for Friday
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Fri, 16 Mar 2018 10:40:32 -0600
    ...Any ideas why LED brake lights might cause > this? Maybe install a capacitor on the radio like this? > https://www.amazon.com/PAC-CSS12...
  • Re: Water temp increase after changing hoses, thermostat, and plastic parts
    Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
    Wed, 30 Sep 2015 16:45:48 -0400
    ...Before with the engine warmed up the needle was in the bottom of the LED and now it sits in the top part of...
  • Re: how hot do you run?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Sun, 25 Apr 2004 23:33:10 -0400
    ...aftermarket gauge), and at > just below the led light or a needle width below the led light....on > other note I have wired a...
  • Re: 2 LEDs
    Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
    Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:02:25 -0600
    ...John > At 08:14 PM 9/18/2007, vanagonvw wrote... >> Mike S wrote: >>> >>> Driving LEDs in series is highly desirable for battery operated >>> applications...
  • Re: oil light help???
    Historical mailing list - Leavitt
    Fri, 21 Mar 1997 23:35:41 -0500
    ...The system is pretty simple, when oil pressure drops too low an electrical connection is made in the sending unit which lights the LED...
  • Re: Rigging up spare Rear Defogger Switch to do other stuff
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Fri, 3 Apr 2020 01:24:30 +0000
    Same with me...only I just pivoted my head around.  Said to self, "Hey, there is something wonky here.  Amber light with an LED...
  • digifant tool update
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Mon, 6 Jul 1998 12:28:49 -0500
    ...I also, with helpful question / dialog with Bill Dummitt from STL, made a wiring change so the throttle switch LED is lit when the...
  • Re: Tail Light Bulbs
    Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
    Sun, 22 Mar 2015 13:54:39 -0700
    ...reverse > lights? I'm thinking of ordering LED replacements for all of them. > And do replacement LEDs for the turn signals still require extra...
  • Re: LED goodness
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Wed, 11 Jul 2012 22:47:55 -0700
    ...It seems like many are > interested in the new LED lighing I installed > > I just posted up our latest camping experience at Spruce Run...
  • Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Thu, 21 Jun 2012 20:53:42 -0400
    On 6/21/2012 8:27 PM, neil n wrote: > Would shunting in an LED in parallel complete the circuit so ECU thinks the...
  • Questions for those with Superbright LED flexible strips
    Historical mailing list - T Collins
    Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:51:28 -0400
    ...I look at the superbright led website and could not get a clear answer from looking there. I see that the type I like...
  • Re: High beam indicator light not working
    Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
    Thu, 8 Jun 2006 22:04:08 -0400
    ...once you get the cluster out you have to remove some screws that hold the LED & light assembly into the cluster and then just...
  • Re: LED Reading Light
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 1 Aug 1996 11:51:02 -0400
    Tim - you aren't dreaming (well maybe you are) my 80 westy also has a blue high beam indicator light. Derek 87 Syncro 80...
  • LED Interior Lights
    Historical mailing list - Shawn
    Mon, 5 May 2003 13:13:27 -0500
    Volks: I remembered that Ron of Roadcow fame had these in his SubaruVanagon. See: http://www.mcn.org/b/roadcow/addition.html Shawn Clark...
  • Re: LED to tell when fan is on.
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:21:28 -0800
    ...When my F111 > simulator > fan comes on an LED is clearly superflous. It is shall we say, very > noticeable. Maybe I just have a...
  • Re: Blinking Low Coolant Level Warning
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 17 Mar 2014 14:21:30 -0400
    ...The LED inside the gauge has failed or the gauge supply voltage is off (10.0 +/- 0.5 V between skinny gauge ground pin...
  • Re: New LED lighting and camping updates
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 9 Nov 2013 21:49:04 -0800
    ...your LED's. Well done. Much better than my Dot-it's revival ;) image: https://sites.google.com/site/tubaneil2/UsefulThing2.jpg Neil. On...
  • inexpensive nice LED panel Voltmeter
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:10:09 -0400
    ...http://www.banggood.com/Wholesale-Red-LED-Panel-Meter-Mini-Digital-Voltmeter-DC-0V-To-99_9V-p-49602.html I'll use it...
  • Re: How is the Westy water tank inlet routed?
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Thu, 19 Apr 2007 12:47:09 -0600
    > Another good to know thing is how the four > states of the LEDs (none, red, yellow, green) translate into gallons of > water onboard. The...
  • Re: LED taillights WAS: Re: repost optional bulb sizes/wattages?
    Historical mailing list - B
    Wed, 6 Feb 2008 19:41:36 -0800
    ...I am more-and- more having to shade my eyes while driving because of someone's fancy new LED taillights or turn-signals that...
  • Re: 84 Dometic fridge
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Tue, 17 Apr 2001 21:07:08 -0700
    The LED is to indicate that the propane flame is lit. It will not light if the fridge is on 110V or 12V. Another...
  • Re: temp light blinking
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Tue, 1 Feb 2022 18:20:33 -0800
    ...LED never blinked, and after engine was warm, rode dead center on the LED, like it usually does. Ambient temp this afternoon low 30s...
  • Re: Flex Neck LED Lamp
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Sun, 9 Sep 2012 08:41:14 -0700
    ...Flex Neck LED Lamp To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Sunday, September 2, 2012, 9:02 AM So, John are you willing to share...
  • Re: speedometer cable installation question
    Historical mailing list - Jerry
    Tue, 6 Feb 2007 18:33:19 -0600
    I have an 88 GL Vanagon with the counter and OX LED. I did have to reset mine at around 170k. Only a matter...
  • Re: Dash Lights
    Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
    Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:29:11 -0600
    I got replacement LEDs from the guys at superbrightleds.com, and they do provide a whiter, brighter light to the gauges. The bulbs that...
  • Re: Running cold...
    Historical mailing list - Jim McGuckin
    Mon, 5 Mar 2012 08:16:37 -0500
    ...The normal spot for the temp needle is just to the left of the led while driving and lately it’s been about 2...
  • Re: Running Hot
    Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
    Mon, 6 Apr 1998 12:57:38 -0500
    ...When stopped in traffic and the fan comes on, just above the LED until moving again. -Karl '87 Vanagon GL Weekender "Beverley"; Trexlertown, PA...
  • Re: LED equivalent?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 18 Sep 2024 13:57:00 +0000
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  • Oil pressure warning light suddenly not working
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 11 Sep 2014 09:33:35 -0500
    ...Cannot get the LED to come on this morning. where to look? Thanks, Jim
  • RE: Westy 3-Way Fridge Questions
    Historical mailing list - Jack Agnew
    Fri, 25 Nov 1994 09:28:21 -0800 (PST)
    What year has the flow meter on the fridge? My '86 only has a single green LED to indicate propane ignition and 12V operation...
  • Re: Third brake lights (tack-free)
    Historical mailing list - Antaki
    Wed, 19 Apr 2000 16:08:10 -0700
    ...And once you let the smoke out of a LED, you have a DED - dark emitting diode R ��� o Antaki
  • Re: another LED post
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Tue, 31 Oct 2006 17:29:50 -0800
    RE: Did you replace the bulb above the glove box? Remember what you used? Yes, don't bother. That one is to small, gives...
  • Re: westy decal kit for kitchen unit LED panel (was Re: Krylon Grey Color
    Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
    Sun, 23 Sep 2007 12:23:24 -0400
    I'll bet you could do this at home with Photoshop and a printer that works on transparencies.
  • LED heater control illumination
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Tue, 12 Aug 2003 09:50:27 -0500
    ...To avoid traveling to the dealer and spending an unreasonable amount, I decided to try replacing it with an LED. In the end, I...
  • Re: Radiator disappointment
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Wed, 22 Feb 2023 19:33:40 -0700
    ...I had my radiator replaced on my tintop Syncro - before the temp needle sits under the LED light, after replacing it with the round...
  • Re: LED roadside safety flare, on sale for $7 today
    Historical mailing list - John C...
    Wed, 5 Aug 2009 10:34:22 -0600
    Years ago, I bought 2 LED Flashers for the back of my road bike. REI I believe. One red & one white I now use...
  • Re: What's the connection between the temp and fuel gauges?
    Historical mailing list - David White
    Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:16:04 -0700
    ...What's the deal? 1984 Vanagon GL > > Get the voltage within spec and then revisit the LED blinker. �Proper > operation is 2-3 second...
  • Re: Third brake light
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Mon, 16 Mar 2015 14:19:41 -0600
    <https://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/led-vehicle-replacement-bulbs/vehicle/1990-volkswagen-vanagon--/64-1112--/> On 16 Mar , 2015, at 1:28 PM, ANTONY...
  • Re: High beam indicator bulb. replace it with LED
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Mon, 29 Aug 2016 19:43:18 -0400
    ...You can replace it with a > 12 volt LED. Note that it is common for high beam indicators to be dim so > that they...
  • Re: flashing light on temp gauge
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Mon, 7 Apr 2003 12:50:34 -0700
    ...The old one blinks the LED and pegs the temp needle when the coolant is low. The new one only blinks the LED while...
  • Primo Westy For Sale
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:14:25 -0600
    ...Steer’Rack MountBushings (Poly) New Speedo Cable New HeadLight Adjusters LED HeadLights LED Rear Side Markers (+ Synced to Flashers) New Aluminum Finned Valve Covers...
  • Re: Digitool saves the day
    Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
    Fri, 24 Dec 1999 08:31:59 -0800
    ...resistor. > > PWR led indicates the ecu has battery power. > STR led indicates the starter solenoid is being told to energize. > FP led indicates the...
  • Re: Head light swap to LED, Early Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Tue, 28 May 2024 09:13:44 -0400
    ...Head light swap to LED, Early Vanagon > > Hi folks, > > Some friends use these and I put a set in one van. My wife says...
  • Fwd: Digifant Troubles
    Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
    Wed, 1 Mar 2000 11:51:44 EST
    ...I got the van to start this morning and the LED for the coil on the digifant tool was not functioning. Knowing that the...
  • Blue LED's?, Valve adjustment procedure, buslust
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 31 Jul 1996 12:37:49 -0700
    Yep, 80's VW products had something Blue that looked like an LED for high-beams. I always intended to get a 'spare' and...
  • Re: How hot is HOT?
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Mon, 3 Aug 1998 22:18:28 -0700
    ...My temp gauge now runs with the lower edge of the needle just above the LED. The gauge actually runs about 1/4 needle...
  • that Minneapolis guy again..
    Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
    Sun, 17 Mar 2002 15:14:45 -0600
    ...That oil LED i just replaced... it goes off at start up, then comes on at highway speed (above 2000 RPM actually). Once it...
  • Re: '90 Westfalia Van Sun Shade Problem.
    Historical mailing list - ARKADY MIRVIS
    Fri, 23 Apr 1999 03:53:52 -0700
    ...Keith Howard Riding wrote: > We had an awning clamped to the small ledge on the side of the van and > it fell off without...
  • Troubleshooting Blinking LED
    Historical mailing list - Mister Tom
    Wed, 30 Apr 2014 19:11:08 -0700
    The "Overtemp" LED blinks after I start the van, but doesn't stop. Not always, but more frequently now, it seems. Sometimes shutting off...
  • Re: Bright LED Cheap source & usage
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sun, 4 Dec 2005 07:01:33 EST
    ...Not quite but somewhat on topic...A nice plug-n-play solution is the little 3 LED gizmo that replaces the krypton bulb/reflector...
  • Re: Flex Neck LED Lamp
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sat, 1 Sep 2012 20:49:03 -0700
    On Sat, Sep 1, 2012 at 8:35 PM, JRodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > Found it!! Amazon has come through once again. > Got a...
  • oxygen sensor and alternator lights
    Historical mailing list - HERMANN DE BOER
    Tue, 22 Feb 2000 13:27:44 -0600
    When I start my van both the oxygen and the alternator LEDs stay on until I step on the gas a little. Is that...