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• temp sensor Q
  Historical mailing list - Rolf Pechukas
  Fri, 1 Oct 1999 12:47:47 EDT
  ...head, and from top of reservoir, in addition to the two switches on the radiator anyone run into this? can I remove any of...
• Re: Oil pressure on a long trip
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 20:28:14 -0400
  ...Assuming you have the correct oil pressure switches, you may be getting the oil too hot causing it too loose its viscosity. Also, make...
• Re: successful 2000 mile road trip
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:20:00 -0800
  ...The radiator switches need this fuse to run the fan but the A/C circuit has it's own power source going to the...
• Re: headlights on '87
  Historical mailing list - Dan Beatty
  Sat, 18 Nov 1995 11:28:04 -0600 (CST)
  ...Well you can start at the fuse panel and start tracing the current though the varios switches. Headlight switch, ignition switch, dimmer switch, various...
• Re: Haynes manual (Re: Noobie Owner of 84 Westy Seeks Advice)
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 21:26:41 -0700
  ...I > tried to follow the Haynes to set the throttle position switches. It wasn't > until I got the Bentley that I realized why...
• Re: Westy rear shelf support
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 17 Jun 2016 14:57:15 +0000
  ...can > take. > > Made provision for another one of the new dimmer switches in the brace. > The switch controls the strip of lights under the...
• Low Temp Radiator Thermo Switch "Better"?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 24 May 2012 14:10:20 -0700
  ...There are two different switches available from Bus Depot: http://busdepot.com/view.jsp?model=43&category=11&group=92&prodgroup=753 Van-cafe...
• Re: Ignition switch recommendations.
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sat, 6 Nov 2010 19:30:13 -0700
  ...remember a discussion recently about places to get > higher-quality ignition switches, but can't seem to find it. Can > anyone help out? > > Thanks...
• A/C compressor cutoff switch
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  12 Sep 96 23:40:01 EDT
  ...Where can you get those switches, and anybody had any experience with them? Hmmm.... all this and I still don't know which van...
• Re: DRL's and daytime
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 11:31:38 -0700
  ...How much do you figure this technology costs? DRLs use existing ignition and headlight switches, existing headlights and existing wiring. I don't know...
• Now it's happened to me too.
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 24 May 1999 01:28:00 +0200
  ...What I need to know is, I noticed the FLAPS had Golf/Jetta 85-92 switches cheap, is this the same unit? I know...
• Re: Fixed Propane Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 28 Aug 2003 04:19:05 -0700
  ...I do not have the stock AC/DC/propane buttons, Mine broke so I just put in 3 toggle switches. Mine is a 91...
• Re: can a locked fuel pump kill an ECU?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 12 Nov 2003 13:49:54 -0500
  ...I dug out my Bentley and looked at the wiring diagram, and the ECU controls a relay, which then switches power to the pump...
• 2.1 Throttle Switch Assmebly on 1.9 with later style switch?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 21 May 2016 14:15:41 -0700
  ...I've read of cam size differences on these later style switches but it seems to me that one should be able to fit...
• Re: Diagnosing the radiator fan
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Sun, 26 Aug 2007 09:07:16 -0700
  ...Those switches are 2 position so I can turn the fan on low or high whenever I want it. Why on earth? We do...
• Re: How can I remove the dashboard?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sat, 4 Oct 2003 11:42:56 -0400
  ...Next pull out the switches by pressing the tabs to release them from the cluster. The cluster should lift out and remove the big...
• Re: Thought problem for Friday
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 16 Mar 2018 13:35:15 -0700
  ...Brake light switches are pressure-activated items. Maybe that’s something. > > Chris > > > Wiadomość napisana przez Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> w dniu 16.03...
• Re: Oil pressure gremlin
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 10:57:09 -0500
  ...As soon as the street parking >restrictions are lifted around here, I plan on replacing both oil pressure >switches. Just wondered if anyone has...
• Re: interesting for o2 sens/power loss topic
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 10 Mar 2001 22:22:17 -0700
  ...interesting for o2 sens/power loss topic nteresting...throttle switches in spec? Jay ----- 85 Westie started out getting 19+ on the road, 18 or...
• 84 Vanagon stops running intermitantly.
  Historical mailing list - John Hawk
  Tue, 18 Dec 2001 08:37:47 -0600
  ...I checked the adjustment of the throttle switches. I swapped out the ECU with a known good ECU. Thanks to VanAgain, Bus Depot and...
• adjusting idle speed and switch lever position..
  Historical mailing list - John Dagastino
  Wed, 15 May 2002 16:02:32 -0700
  ...do i adjust the arms that press the idle / full throttle switches correctly? ===== "Puritanism: The haunting fear that someone, somewhere, may be happy. " - H...
• Re: heater switch failure prone?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Wed, 29 Dec 2004 08:07:17 -0600
  ...speak of? Could the relay be bad? I tried two separate switches. I pulled the Aux. Heater switch and tried it and still the...
• WTB - Want Vanagon dashboard switch for Aux power
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Fri, 25 Feb 2005 10:49:53 -0500
  ...use a make/break contact pair, so most any of the switches in an old Vanagon of that vintage would do - defroster, hazard, I...
• Re: Front Blower... resistor?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 20 Sep 2006 10:22:55 -0400
  That resister is similar to the resistor that switches the radiator fan. They look identical,but the resistances may be different.Dont know.They...
• Re: Head lights
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 11:18:05 -0800
  ...These switches burn out from long > use and if brighter bulbs are fitted these switches will burn out > sooner. The relays prevent this. At...
• Re: Electrical puzzle
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 16 Jun 2018 10:42:48 -0600
  ...The switches I've taken apart (no Kostal > ones yet) show pitting and arc burns on the the center contact at the 30 > terminal...
• Re: Cruice Control problem solved
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 23 Oct 1997 11:05:56 -0400
  ...It seemed that the little white plastic plug fell off the end of the foot pedal mounted switches. I had found this little white...
• Re: VW
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 23 Sep 2015 18:19:54 +0200
  ...Ignition switches and Airbags. 8. emissions test via OBD, without snorkel in the exhaust....COME ON! Anyway, from business/company/stockmarket point of view...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 14:09:07 -0800
  ...valve faster using switches than it would using engine RPM drop as a reference? Interesting question though. Mark: Thanks. The guts of the ICU...
• Re: Effectiveness of cooling system flush and clean products?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 05:38:40 -0700
  ...Remove the temp switches and look in there, before and after you use whatever flushing chemicals you want to try. What you see in...
• Re: instrument panel
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:23:29 -0700
  ...one is your van and engine have a Dynamic Oil Pressure System ( see Bentley ) with two oil pressure switches. An 85 only has one...
• Re: Air conditioning BROKE
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Thu, 5 Mar 1998 10:52:18 -0800
  ...I know there are switches that prevent > the > pump from engaging if the Freon is low on pressure (or to cold > outside), > but is...
• Re: another angle on high-wattage headlight bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Kim
  Tue, 12 May 1998 20:15:07 EDT
  ...they can drain your battery faster, burn out your wiring and switches, and blind people who have to drive in front/towards your vehicle...
• Re: '84 A/C temp switch question
  Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 09:24:13 -0500
  ...have the dealer installed A/C with the fan and temperature >switches in the overhead. > >The system wasn't working when I got the...
• Re: VW Parts CD availability
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 4 Feb 2002 08:34:17 -0600
  ...Primarily injectors, ignition, switches, radios as far as I can tell. I considered writing such a program but I don't see any commercial...
• Re: What do most people do for trailer light wiring?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Wed, 6 Jul 2005 17:45:00 -0700
  ...You can use the less expensive one without the mod., but that puts an extra strain on the, all ready weak light switches in...
• Re: Heater fan resistor questions
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 12 Mar 2007 17:34:49 -0700
  ...when my > switch burns out again for the 3rd time. > The switches must vary in quality. The price certainly does. > $15.00 - $45.00...
• Re: Have you worked on a headlight switch?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 21:17:38 -0800
  $0.25 says it is the headlight switch - pre 1980 Rabbit / Scirocco / Audi Fox switches are the same. New switches are $30 CAD / $20...
• Re: Advice-New Ignition Switch/Cig Lighter/Fan Switch
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 19 Feb 2011 12:45:50 -0600
  ...I feel that if > the relays were installed proactively, a lot of ignition switches > could be saved. I believe that I measured the current...
• Re: Checking brake light switch on master cylinder -- '91 GL
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sun, 22 Sep 2019 20:32:33 -0500
  ...You will probably have to remove both the cluster and the steering column cover to see the switches on the master cylinder. Jim > > On...
• Re: FW Tank Level Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 3 Oct 2016 17:56:06 -0700
  ...Magnet in donut, reed switches in stick. But David is your man. Most likely he has mailed a reply already. Alistair > On Oct 3...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch Removal
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 17 Nov 2015 14:04:08 -0700
  ...some where those plumber sockets work well to remove oil pressure >> switches >> >> >> http://www.homedepot.com/p/Eastman-5-Piece-Plumber-s-Socket-Set...
• Re: 1.9 to 2.1 conversion question
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 23:35:31 -0700
  ...m trying to think >> about what to do with the throttle switches if I use the 2.1 tbody. >> > > Yes, I'm using the...
• Re: Starter Cleanup
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:32:27 -0500
  ...like a lighting upgrade, or do something about those flimsy heater >> switches. Should I do something special about electrical power regards >> the starter - other...
• Re: OE foglight switch p/n
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 29 Oct 1997 21:18:20 CST
  ...a switch would fit in a Beetle or Super Beetle?? i don't recall any holes/blanks/places for switches in those cars!! joel
• Census
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Tue, 5 Jun 2001 17:38:35 -0500
  ...get every dime out of that GI Bill.) HOBBIES- Computer, Routers, Switches and anything that beeps, buzzes or mechanical in anyway. Weather and anything...
• heating issue on 85
  Historical mailing list - Martinez
  Sun, 11 May 2003 20:26:34 -0700
  ...Does this line of reasoning seem reasonable?, are thermostat switches known for failing?, is this a huge undertaken?, Do you have any words of...
• Re: I Love My New Cruise Control (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Jason Simpson
  Tue, 6 Jun 2006 23:12:28 -0700
  ...First, I changed the DIP switches on the servo unit to '5000 pulses per minute' (switch one off, switch two on, I believe). Second...
• Re: Shore power indicator light ?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:36:05 -0700
  ...purpose well. > > > http://web4.automationdirect.com/adc/Shopping/Catalog/Pushbuttons_-z-_Switches_-z-_Indicators/22mm_Metal/Non-Metallic_Monoblock_Indicators/LED/ECX2052-127L > > Todd...
• Re: Backup light switch malfunction - blinking backup lights when shifting
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 23:19:16 -0800
  The factory style switches are NLA it seems and have been superseeded to a Jetta style with a different plug style, so don't...
• Re: Cockpit of a C-141, was: Fabricating a radiator fan on indicator light, with surprise ending!
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Mon, 28 May 2007 08:38:28 -0700
  ...Use to know what all them switches were for. Went to the Air Museum up in South San Francisco, wandered into a 747 cockpit...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 14:33:57 -0700
  ...Engine stalling at high speed > > The 2 separate throttle switches was replaced with the single cam switch > somewhere mid 84. All 85's have...
• Re: AC Troubleshooting - No Blower
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 14:36:15 -0400
  Most late model Vanagon's AC systems consist of 2 switches. The one on the right, turns on the AC system, and controls the...
• Re: Cruise
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 18 Dec 2014 17:07:52 -0500
  ...They have their own switches. Check out my video on Youtube for the normal problems and repair of the Vanagon cruise control switch: http...
• Re: Ignition switch recommendations.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 7 Nov 2010 00:23:53 -0400
  ...If there were a significant problem with the switches that, for example, Bus Depot and Van-Again sell, we would have heard about it...
• Re: Interior Lighting
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Tue, 24 Mar 1998 10:31:53 EST
  ...writes: << I'd like to have something rigged to the door switches on the driver and passenger doors for the cabin area and something...
• Re: back-up lights, windshield wipers, interior lights
  Historical mailing list - �ric Giroux
  Wed, 21 Jul 1999 09:07:49 -0400
  ...Where do I start to find out what's wrong with the appropriate >switches or wires? > >3) Back up lights don't go on...
• Re: VDO Tach weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 14:21:40 -0500
  ...disconnected, the dash tach jumps up. > > I've checked the dip switches, they're correct, 1 - On, 2 - Off, 3 - Off. I > tried fiddling...
• Re: Instrument Housing
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Mon, 20 Dec 2004 08:38:42 -0600
  ...Does >anyone on the list have a instrument housing (the black shell onto which >the speedometer, tachometer, clock, switches etc mount) which is >appropriate...
• Re: Cold Start Problem
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 08:20:58 -0500
  ...I'm > stumped ! I'm beginning to believe all the temp II > switches I have, > including two new ones are faulty ! Is that possible...