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• Re: Fuel pump relay cutout switch
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:01:25 -0800
  With my wiring suggestion, any time the driver wanted to check if the kill switch worked all he would have to do is flip...
• Re: headlight switch
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Theobald
  Thu, 29 Mar 2018 09:34:54 -0700
  ...Re: [VANAGON] headlight switch >> >> The most likely problem is that the REST of your headlight switch has >> melted, and is causing your dimmer switch...
• Radiator Fan Turns On But Not Off
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Fri, 18 Mar 2005 12:43:11 -0600
  ...The radiator and its thermo switch are no longer a factor. Instead I have an oil cooler with a thermo switch that behaves as...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Sun, 17 Apr 2016 15:20:12 -0700
  ...On Saturday, April 16, 2016, Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@q.com> wrote: > Up to '84, and into '85 had two switches. > > Karl Wolz > Sent from...
• Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 13:56:03 -0400
  ...Throttle Valve Switch Hmmm... Bentley shows several variations on the throttle valve switch. The text indicates that a faulty switch or improper adjustment can...
• Re: hazard switch
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Wed, 23 Mar 2022 14:11:07 -0400
  ...This is the site https://www.vwpartsca.com/oem-parts/volkswagen-hazard-switch-171953235a On Wed, Mar 23, 2022 at 12:12 PM kenneth...
• Re: Headlight help needed ASAP
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:47:18 -0800
  ...When the > headlight switch is on the directional signals & 4 way flashers don't > work, with the headlight switch off they work. I'm...
• Turn signal switch.
  Historical mailing list - Chris Chubb
  Mon, 13 Feb 1995 10:39:09 -0500
  ...Any suggestions? Should I rewire the high beam switch to another switch, on the dashboard, and tear off the bridge that coveres up the...
• Re: Heater Motor resistor?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sat, 9 Dec 2000 10:18:52 EST
  ...Your problem is more likely in that cheap blower switch. They seem to be underrated and I have seen their switch bodies start to...
• Re: Cannot locate Thermo-Switch (rad. fan) on '84 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 19:22:47 -0700
  On your '84, the thermal switch should be located on the left (as you sit in the driver's seat) side of the radiator...
• Throttle switch - am I thinking about this right?
  Historical mailing list - john Runberg
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 00:15:22 -0500
  I'm trying to diagnose some problems with my '90 and want to make sure I completely understand how the throttle valve switch works...
• Switched 12V power in Engine compartment and hall unit to ecu question. (1984 van)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 12:41:40 -0400
  ...Where is there a good switched power in the engine compartment 2.when the power is switched on, pins 1 and 13 see 12v...
• Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:52:18 -0600
  Airplanes do - why not cars?? LOL! Well, actually - nowadays there is a lock on the master switch in many of them. Plus cars don...
• Re: Something is draining my battery...
  Historical mailing list - George Vermillion
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 06:45:21 EDT
  I had a similar problem in my 85 vanagon, the voltage regulator had failed and was powering the switched circuits while the ignition switch...
• Re: WTB: Passenger power window switch
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 16:07:40 -0700
  Sorry, I thought the OP meant the switch in the drivers door for the passenger side window. aren't the two in the drivers...
• 3 speed heater fan switch in canada ??
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Wed, 28 Nov 2007 08:37:41 -0800
  Q for any west coast cdn I cann stealer they want $45 for the 3 speed fan switch that van-cafe sell for $13...
• Headlight switch
  Historical mailing list - G. Chapman
  Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:56:03 -0700
  Folkz: I'm looking for a good condition headlight switch for my 1991 Vanagon GL. Any Listers out there hoarding one of these? Thanks.
• Re: Oil pressure switch
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 21:34:15 -0400
  Karl I use the .09 bar switch on all my 2.1 engines to many complants with the 1.8 Bob Donalds
• Temp switch for 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Alan Gondry
  Thu, 23 Jan 2003 12:49:55 -0800
  Periodically there is reference to replacing the Temp switch. Where is it? What is its proper name for FLAPs (etc.) purposes?
• Re: !985 Vanagon radiator leak.
  Historical mailing list - Marion Lathem
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 06:15:28 -0500
  Sorry, The fan comes on automatically when the ignition is turned on. Evidently no switching up at the Fan switch..? Lyle
• Re: Attn: Electrical Gurus! (I searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sun, 1 Apr 2007 17:49:21 -0700
  Yah in terms of what part of switch wears, I have come to understand that too. Totally makes sense. Even with my limited knowledge...
• Re: Ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - rob wilke
  Tue, 20 Jun 2023 16:09:40 -0600
  My ignition switch has a new added bonus of being able to pull the keys out while its running. A feature in Montana winters...
• Re: I guess if I'm putting on a tencentlife oil cooler . . .
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 10 Apr 2011 10:33:17 -0700
  ...Pressure too low = switch closes, connecting the blu/blk wire to ground, Pressure okay = switch open, blu/blk wire not connected to ground, Pressure...
• Re: Was-Still got the Drips-Now Oil pressure switch?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 14:47:38 -0500
  ...When I looked at the Bentley at the > mechanic > shop, it did say the white switch WAS .9bar. Will get the switch ASAP, but...
• Will this work for a rear bright light that works only in reverse?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 31 Jul 2013 18:54:49 -0500
  ...This way, if the dash switch for the bright reverse was on, but the first relay received no trigger from the transmission switch, the...
• '88 Throttle Body/Switch cleanup
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright, SMUS Network Analyst
  Mon, 25 Mar 1996 12:54:38 PDT
  Hello all, Just finished spending 2-3 hrs last night removing, cleaning and lubing the throttle body & switch to resolve a surging problem. A...
• Re: fog lights
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 02:18:18 +0800
  The relay for my Hella XL's is controlled through the headlight switch and a VW 3-position rocker switch also mounted in the...
• Window Regualtor Saga Continued
  Historical mailing list - Chasse
  Sat, 24 May 2003 15:10:28 -0400
  ...Upon the reccomendation of listmember John McMahon...reversed the wires from the switch to the motor...window goes up but not down. Elementary my...
• Re: Running rich.....me too
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Oct 2007 07:59:18 -0400
  You can't reverse the switch installation because the plug has a notch to prevent it. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: Throttle Switch Wear Was: Re: Throttle switch confusion
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 4 Jul 2015 22:33:54 -0700
  ...I'd suspected that failing motor mounts were allowing the drivetrain to shift around and pull on the accelerator cable causing the switch to...
• Re: Starter/relay/switch problem
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 23 Jul 2012 18:05:39 -0500
  ...I'm short and round with short arms and trying to hook up a remote start switch to the starter solenoid is a royal...
• Re: Adding Horns. B+ (30) To Power Horns OK?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 21 Apr 2011 09:58:01 -0700
  ...install switch to allow use of stock or added (2) louder horns >>> via 2 relays. >>> >>> Stock horn switch (ground) --> SPDT *switch to control negative...
• H2O tank senders solved!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 4 Jul 1999 18:39:02 -0400
  ...The top switch is normally open and the bottom switch is normally closed. The two foils are shorted together below the bottom resistor/switch...
• Re: HELP with wiring VW foglight switch to Hella 500's in 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 9 Sep 2000 20:33:08 -0700
  Todd, Kent Christensen Nov 15 clearly states that "Switch Power is sourced from light switch terminal 56 [head light switch I think] meaning fogs...
• Re: Headlights Out
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 30 Jan 2011 14:24:42 -0800
  ...remove the plug from the back of the ignition switch that's installed, and plug in your spare ign switch. it's a matter...
• Re: Head lights
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 14:10:46 -0500
  ...However, as with the above switches, the lighting pattern is so > much better you won't regret the switch. > > > On Jan 9, 2010, at...
• Re: Electrical Chaos
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Sep 2006 23:54:32 -0400
  The PS pressure switch is just that, a simple switch. No polarity there. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• headlights OUT!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Davis
  Thu, 12 Aug 1999 12:39:31 EDT
  ...Turned the headlight switch off and back on again. This time...no headlights at all, just parking lights (however the high beam indicator stays...
• Light switches
  Historical mailing list - A & C Grobey
  Mon, 15 Nov 1999 21:13:24 -0800
  ...I think it is the switch itself that has gone bad. Has anyone ever had their headlight switch go bad to the point where...
• Re: small car VW engine conversion...ABS
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 25 Feb 2004 15:29:51 +0100
  Early 90s Audis had a switch, but newer ones don�t have one. Switching off ABS? Just pull the fuse... Raimund ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Re: Turning kills engine--??
  Historical mailing list - ---------------------
  Fri, 11 May 2007 13:25:28 -0400
  This switch is only there to increse the idle when the PS drags the engine speed down. If you are not seeing this problem...
• Re: Front table in rear
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 2 Jul 2007 12:28:37 -0500
  ...Jim On Jul 2, 2007, at 12:09 PM, Loren Busch wrote: > More comments on the table switch, front to rear. > First, if switching...
• Re: I Love My New Cruise Control (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 31 May 2006 07:37:53 -0700
  ...Also, the Black Jumper next to Switch #1 is removed.) Switch 1 ON Pulses per Mile @ 4000 Switch 2 OFF Pulses per Mile @ 4000...
• Re: Low Temp Radiator Thermo Switch "Better"?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 24 May 2012 18:42:24 -0400
  At 05:10 PM 5/24/2012, neil n wrote: >Van-cafe appears to sell only the "low temp" switch (judging by colour of...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve - Later UPDATE: problem *NOT* solved!
  Historical mailing list - David McCallum
  Wed, 24 May 2006 11:26:10 -0600
  Quoting Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@YAHOO.COM>: > Did you check the idle switch adjustment? It should click twice, once when at > full throttle and once...
• Re: oil pressure problems,still
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 10 Oct 2006 17:13:31 -0400
  I have never seen the threads come out with the switch unless it was over tightened and then the switchs most of the time...
• Re: Reed Switch/water level sensor
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:22:33 -0400
  At 01:34 PM 3/18/2011, Troy wrote... >it's usually the reed switches in these that break. I have determined >that the...
• Radiator Fan Switch location and instalation
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Tue, 1 Jun 2010 12:18:14 -0400
  I'm sure someone must know where this switch is located... And what's involved in changing it? How much time / effort / skill? I...
• Re: Throttle switch problem
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 27 Aug 2001 14:50:43 EDT
  ...Although the VW part number is useless, you should be able to find a snap switch with the same rating, body size and operator...
• Re: Yeppers -- failed oil pressure switch alright.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 May 2011 14:10:40 -0400
  ...Yeppers -- failed oil pressure switch alright. (1981.9L) Got the tin off the bottom of the left head. Three 13mm and one 12mm? Who...
• Re: 85 Westy Brakelight Problem
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 23 Mar 2001 15:37:38 -0500
  At 02:25 PM 3/23/2001, Dave Baker wrote: >According to my Haynes manual, the output of the brake light switch connects >to...
• Re: 1.9 oil light/preassure issue
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:53:11 -0800
  ...If you don't get a spare new switch, get a gauge on that engine asap. :) >> It's possible the oil pressure switch is...
• Re: Manual Tranny, funky Reverse Light Switch
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 9 Apr 2022 00:07:35 +0000
  FOLLOWUP:  So bought a Reverse Light Switch from a guy on eBay, it was $12 and still had the faded and crusty "Made in...
• Re: battery kill switch
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 25 Aug 2012 16:27:06 -0700
  ...I don't know the specific (part #?) switch that might go into any particular application. There are lots of them listed with various configurations...
• Re: electric plug in engine block
  Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
  Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:09:10 -0400
  ...Now I'm hoping the switch is quality. Runs fine so far. I don't think I'll touch the other switch. Mark 1990...
• Re: 3 speed heater fan switch in canada ??
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:37:46 -0800
  ...You may find the same issue with the heat sinks on the switch you point to though I'm certainly no expert! :) Basically between...
• Re: Lights out!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:33:16 -0700
  ...If they both work when the headlights don't, you almost certainly have a bad headlight switch. If the wipers and heater fan don...
• Re: source for 251 947 575 (rubber stop for sliding door switch)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 29 Nov 2010 09:23:38 -0800
  ...Hi guys, I want to put in a the switch that checks whether the sliding door is closed (we don't have one since...
• No Lo/Hi Beams
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:36:52 -0600
  ...When I turn the light switch on, the only lights that work are the Hella's when I use the high beam switch, which...
• Re: 1.9 to 2.1 conversion question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:54:03 -0400
  Brendan Slevin wrote: > Did you use the 2.1 Tbody, too? I'm trying to think > about what to do with the throttle switches...