Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 31+: 60 results shown for warning.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

• Re: Bentley wiring typo?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 9 Aug 2008 15:45:45 -0700
  ...And no voltage when measured at the brake warning light ground(s). I too had thought to run a heavier gauge wire from the...
• Re: Location of fuel pump relay, 1.9
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sat, 19 Jul 2014 10:07:31 -1000
  yes you should as easily as yiu know where the ign coil is.'that box is right above the coil.'''' the High /voltage warning...
• Re: Not for the squeamish..
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 10 Jan 2013 21:37:21 -0800
  ...On Thu, Jan 10, 2013 at 10:41 AM, Kenneth Lewis <kdlewis@northstate.net> wrote: > Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2013 > > Warning; Scenes of Vanagon destruction...
• LED Tail Lights
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 8 Nov 2012 13:00:25 -0600
  ...They appear to me to be LED lights in rows to give good stopping warnings. Don't know if it's increased voltage that...
• Speedometer cable replacement question.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 30 Nov 2010 09:02:30 -0800
  ...Is there anything special I need to do to by pass the counter and the O2 sensor warning light? I am not concerned with...
• Re: Warning Lights Audible Buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 25 May 2010 19:12:06 -0400
  If you ever need an adjustable time delay relay check out a 528T Relay. It can be wired to trigger with a pulse or...
• Propylene glycol coolant warnings.
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 15 Sep 1995 08:23:44 CST6CDT
  Import Service: Sept 1995. DEALER DIRECT (a monthly feature of dealer service bulletins) to quote: "Mazda does not recommend the use of propylene glycol...
• valves.....
  Historical mailing list - Gary Nichols
  Tue, 18 Jul 95 9:12:46 PDT
  ...the cylinders when they get fatigued? I understand that there are warning signs before this usually happens (burned valves = low compression, etc), but preventing...
• Re: oil filters
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Jul 1996 12:09:34 PST
  ...I did have to use a Napa filter when I was at Fort McCoy, WI once and that came with a warning about bursting...
• Re: Warning:To Syncro owners
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Aug 1996 20:59:07 -0300 (ADT)
  Hi, did some numbers on the Syncro low gear, 20mph freewheeling with trans in gear gives about 7900 RPM for the clutch disc. Pop...
• Re: Propane Problems! Proxy heater warning!
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Tue, 21 Oct 1997 11:55:05 -0700
  NEVER TURN ANY GAS BOTTLE UPSIDE DOWN...THAT IS WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE Eric Zeno wrote: > This happened last year. > > As we were talking...
• tumbler removal
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 24 Apr 1998 18:29:17 EDT
  I have the housing off the steering wheel column..What's the trick to extracting the tumbler from it? SO ignored my warning about...
• Re: Is there a Diesel Vanagon with Power Steering ?
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Sat, 14 Mar 1998 22:59:57 EST
  ...Those things have a warning about not putting an A/C compressor on the engine printed up on a bright red sticker on the...
• Wrnng lite problem.
  Historical mailing list - (Christopher j. Pierce)
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 11:14:24 EDT
  ...When the car is on the warning lights are very dim at idle then with higher rev they go almost out. Have any of...
• Important - oil pressure query
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 1 Nov 1999 09:36:10 -0500
  ...panel into an old Vgon) will result in *no oil pressure warning at all* when operating over 2000 rpm. Could someone please test this...
• 1986 Syncro Help (don't reply)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 26 Aug 2001 23:04:37 -0500
  I've had just about enough warnings that I now know that I definitely don't want to buy a Syncro and especially this...
• Re: Cheap emergency gas can
  Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 15:43:17 -0800
  ...And while we're at it, maybe a warning that the > lights have been left on when the ignition is turned off. I would...
• Friday Curiousity
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 2 Feb 2007 16:36:46 -0500
  ...For those who have any input, suggestions, or warnings against? -- Thanks, Jeff 90' Carat (It's Blue, It's Beautiful, It needs a lot...
• Re: warning to those considering Buses by the Bridge! brain-eating amoeba...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 10:50:33 -0400
  And some of those are just windmill tanks ... LOL Mike (Who grew up in Texas on a property where one could jump into a...
• Re: Solved; OIL warning light up
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:06:13 -0700
  > Do keep in mind that with the switch set an .9bar, (12.7 psi) you can be in > trouble if you can't maintain...
• Towing package
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:00:33 +0000
  ...any thoughts, suggestions or warnings welcome.
• Re: Me Sad. Trip cancelled. Whining Content + Warning (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - gary lee
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 22:18:00 -0600
  > Hmm I think that I would haul this thing to a welder and have him spot > weld some beef onto that part, take your...
• Re: Troubling warning lights
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 18 Aug 2018 11:47:12 -0700
  ...Troubling warning lights > > How many Volts are You getting @ Alt when Eng' is Running ~ > > >> On 18 Aug , 2018, at 9:52 AM, ddbjorkman@verizon...
• Re: Coolant temp warning light won't stop flashing - is my diagnosis correct?
  Historical mailing list - R. Hotchkiss
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 14:52:58 -0400
  ...Coolant temp warning light won't stop flashing - is my diagnosis > correct? > > Hello fellow list members - I am in need of some technical support...
• Re: Spooked!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 5 Jun 2011 08:47:13 -0500
  ...It got mighty hot IN the van, but I never got the low pressure warning horn nor the warning light. I'm going ot...
• Re: Gopher Files and FAQs
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Sep 94 8:22:22 EDT
  ...The description for the DIY heat warning sensor is (I think) for a water cooled engine and as a consequence the sensor is designed...
• Re: where should temp guage needle sit?/was Re: New thermostat...
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 08:50:28 -0800
  ...gauge but below, even I would say > well below the LED warning light. If Stephen's needle sits just above the LED > wouldn't...
• Re: "Headlights On" Warning Chimes?
  Historical mailing list - Ray Reinhard
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 12:07:38 -0700
  ...To re-phrase my earlier post, is there a way to wire the warning chimes so that they sound only when the ignition is...
• Re: Remove rear axle nut no e brake?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 7 May 2016 21:38:37 -0700
  Thanks for the warning Dennis. I won't do that again and I'm sure the list appreciates the warning. We're I able...
• Re: Blinking coolant level light
  Historical mailing list - Victor Spinetti
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 21:34:26 -0400
  ...Now comes a crucial point, suppose that after a while that many vans are returning to the dealers with always blinking coolant warning lights...
• Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Sun, 2 Mar 2014 11:46:21 -0500
  ...rpm > of 3700 or 65mph~ > > There is not any gauge or warning light that will overcome driver > ignorance. How many stories are there of...
• Re: Mystery fried wire-oil pressure switch!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 31 Oct 2013 22:39:51 -0400
  As part of a plan for making the engine last as long as possible make it a habit to check the warning lights every...
• vrus warning does anyone know if this is real?
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Sat, 10 Mar 2001 19:54:08 -0800
  ...Virus Warning - take Heed!!!!!! > > > > A new virus has just been discovered that has been classified by > > > > Microsoft (www.microsoft.com) and by McAfee (www...
• Speedo Issue..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:42:40 -0800
  ...that is just what mine begin doing this afternoon without any warning or prior indication of problems. I had the odometer wheel problem and...
• Re: Not for the squeamish..
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Fri, 11 Jan 2013 09:46:51 -0500
  ...Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message ----- > > Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2013 > > Warning; Scenes of Vanagon destruction. > > Oh the humanity..... > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKqFfkassgo >
• Re: The Vanagon Song - @@Explicit Lyrics WARNING@@
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:15:11 -0500
  Years ago he had a downloadable version on his website, but it seems to be gone. I can't find the mp3 I thought...
• Re: Westy Interior Lighting
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:58:17 -0400
  ...Personally I'm amazed that they sell 'em in the FLAPS without big Day-Glo warnings plastered all over them. Just FYI. Yours, DAvid
• Alert:Water tube
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 May 1996 11:25:58 +0000
  Just a Warning for the waterboxers on the list. Due to the recent rear-ending of White Wing II (86 vanagon) The water tube...
• EV Cooling Weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Choulat
  Thu, 9 May 1996 07:50:09 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Outside temps are normal (68F), no smoke, no warning lights, plenty of coolant. Also, just as I got to work, the needle jumped almost...
• Re: Mouse Droppings & Disease Info
  Historical mailing list - Nato Dean
  Tue, 29 Oct 1996 16:40:10 -0600
  ...Finally a virus warning for a virus that won't hurt my hard drive!! Unless I store my computer out in the barn ;)... Nathan...
• Reprieve/solution (Was: Before I buy an engine ...)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Howard
  Thu, 7 May 1998 09:07:43 -0400
  ...0.9 bar sensor (as the Bently's specifies) and my warning light and buzzer have stopped. Dennis, you called it. My oil pressure...
• Re: VDO gauges
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 16 Oct 1999 01:15:20 +0200
  David Marshall wrote: > Vanagon already has a decent oil pressure warning system. > If it goes below 0.3BAR the oil pressure light and buzzer...
• Re: Coolant Leak, Cold Weather
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 12:52:45 -0600
  ...Consider it an early warning sign. If its the heads, start saving up now. Gregor Brandt I'd rather be rock climbing.
• Re: Premature Clutch Failure?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 25 Aug 2000 09:09:51 -0700
  ...shift into gears with engine off, no master/slave cylinder leaks. >Absolutely no warning, started when heading home from work when it seemed a >
• virus sent to gerry
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 09:08:22 -0800
  ...Attached is the warning I got from the virus sent to gerry. As you can see it identified the virus as a w95.hybris...
• Re: IMPORTANT!!! prevent dumb accident!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 26 Aug 2001 11:14:37 -0700
  ...IMPORTANT!!! prevent dumb accident! > This warning thing really messes up my whole day----- > > I have been working on a 2 ton AC unit mount...
• Re: transmission oil
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 16:04:36 -0300
  Hi Volks, Various posts from the past give dire warnings about the vagaries of using GL-5 in vanagon trannies, supposedly because of severe...
• '88 Westy: Shopping for New Engine - Options?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Paquette
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 09:57:21 -0700
  ...I've seen many recommendations for Boston Bob (www.bostonengine.com), as well as a couple of warnings _against_ getting a GEX motor. What...
• Re: A WARNING!!! (Was: Cleaning the water tank!?)
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 30 Dec 2002 15:43:48 -0500
  On Mon, 30 Dec 2002, Ward Smith wrote: > How many people do you know that have been killed by swallowing pool > water? Not many...
• Re: Alcohol + the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 7 Jun 2003 18:20:15 -0700
  ...One warning though. Look at your registration. If for 'Body Type' it says 'Housecar' or 'HSCR' then it is ok. Otherwise, no open alcohol...
• Re: TIICO oil pump / Logical Circle Jerk of the Day
  Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
  Mon, 5 May 2003 13:14:15 -0400
  On Sun, 4 May 2003 15:02:30 EDT, George Goff <THX0001@AOL.COM> wrote: >how on earth does an oil pressure warning light...
• Re: Things to put under the driver's seat - ANTI FREEZE WARNING!!!
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Fri, 13 Aug 2004 15:28:55 -0600
  > My mechanic told me that as innocuous as antifreeze might seem > to be, it is an utterly ***toxic*** substance. Toxic? I might as well...
• Re: Craigslist Posting '82 Vanagon 16k
  Historical mailing list - Tim Olmstead
  Tue, 1 Feb 2005 19:50:29 -0800
  ...http://www.craigslist.org/nby/car/57883059.html Interesting warning from follow up poster: http://www.craigslist.org/nby/car/57951577.html Cheers.
• Re: coolant gauge problem...
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 21 Sep 2005 10:09:42 -0700
  ...The red coolant warning light blinks when I first turn on > the key. > > If it helps with the puzzle, the speedo/odo light has...
• FS: instrument cluster w/ tach/digi clock, and snap in curtain kit for vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 23 Mar 2007 13:54:07 EDT
  ...includes the housing, tach, all warning lights, fuel and coolant gauge..... nice upgrade for 80-84 westys or dokas or whatever that didnt have...
• Re: My first post to VanagonWiki
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 14:56:57 -0700
  ...On 9/4/07, T.M. <tinkerman007@yahoo.com> wrote: > OK Volks, I tried posting an article there about the Oil pressure warning > system...
• Re: Possible parts van? (84 Westy on Craigs List Vancouver)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 18 Nov 2007 03:57:04 EST
  ...or > > learn how to fix them up! > > > > Help me! Stop me! > > > warning, its contagious. ask me, i know ************************************** See what's new at http...
• Re: Disabling Oil Warning Buzzer - need advice
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 8 Jan 2009 21:39:41 -0500
  Sorry call me dumb but which is the high and which is the low? I assume 0.3bar is low and 0.9bar is...
• Re: Oil Buzzer advice
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 2 Oct 2015 07:28:20 -0400
  The VDO gauges activate the warning light at a higher pressure than the stock sensor. That makes it usable for more than a need...
• Re: Vacuum Brake Booster
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 11:15:25 -0400
  ...This warning functionality, internal master cylinder seal failure, was dropped starting with the '85 Digijet models. The models listed above with the three terminal...