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• Re: Hard start, rough idle, stalling
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Sun, 28 Oct 2007 08:02:53 -0400
  ...First I would exercise the connector several times to ensure a good connection. Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/
• ISV questions (updates and clarifications)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Reynolds
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 21:52:47 EST
  ...If I disconnect the ISV connector, even briefly, while the engine is running at high idle, the idle will drop down to 900 RPMs...
• Re: A question about grounds...
  Historical mailing list - Chris Schaefer
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 22:01:07 -0800
  ...The wire at the connector >> seems to have been >> flexed a bit and does not inspire confidence. Problem is >> reaching that bolt >> is nigh...
• Re: 2.1 distributor (check yours)
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Wed, 25 Apr 2007 10:48:55 -0400
  ...On 2.1L that plastic part is attach to the distributor body wih a platic pin, ralely still in place, so that connector move...
• Re: Fridge+Stove removal question
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 14:05:54 -0800
  On a related link, What do you do if you strip the propane connector to the back of the fridge? (The part of the...
• Re: Start Issue with Hard Start Relay
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 6 Mar 2011 21:20:27 -0500
  ...That is an awful lot thru a 1/4 inch push-on connector as well as the ignition switch. If the crimp of that...
• Re: Crossover Pipe HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 15 Dec 2005 23:34:27 -0500
  ...In Stock > Description: > This metal junction (H-Connector) is to the right of the coolant bottle > and has been fabricated to replace the now...
• Re: Everything peachy with vanagon.com foil replacement except...
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Mon, 27 Aug 2018 14:57:05 -0700
  ...No luck. > Pulled the connector and shorted the pins. No luck. > Pulled the cluster, reset ll the T14 connector contacts. No luck. > Checked the...
• Re: Blinking coolant light woes
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Sat, 18 Feb 2017 18:39:55 -0500
  ...Cleaned all the terminals and finessed the connectors on the foil. >> 4. Made sure grounds were in fact grounds. >> 5. Made sure the coolant...
• Re: plugging heater hoses
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 1 Sep 2009 14:18:13 -0400
  ...Took out the T-connectors and put in a straight pipe connector in their place. No plugs, no loops (both of which were criticized...
• Re: "Propane Protector" Mud Flap Removal Question
  Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
  Sun, 18 Apr 1999 11:24:55 -0700
  ...The bottom connector is removed, just the side > >>connectors I'm having trouble with. > >> > >>How is this removed? I cannot get to the other...
• Re: 87 2.1 loss power
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:38:20 -0400
  ...Boot between throttle body/afm appears intact. >> I did check the o2 connector and when the black rubber cover is over the >> connector is...
• Re: Electrical connection prep.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 10 Apr 2020 15:32:52 -0700
  ...At the present time it is used >> in many different types of contacts, including card-edge connectors, >> D-type connectors, MIL-spec connectors, signal...
• Re: Random wire... Ugh.
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:08:32 -0700
  ...While I had the fuse panel pulled, I noticed a >>> grey/white strip wire attached to a yellow connector (male plug) just >>> dangling back...
• Re: ECU Testing
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 12 Jul 2015 10:56:44 -0700
  ...I swear I recall that some folks might've soldered the Shoe Box connector wires to existing wires at ECU connector. But looking at...
• Re: Tools
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:42:52 -0600
  ...Can HF >connectors be that bad? We are. And as I said, it isn't a question of can they be that bad (they...
• Re: Air Conditioning Question (NOT conversion related)
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Thu, 30 Aug 2007 23:38:38 -0400
  ...Also, even if they are steel connectors on the hard lines, once you tweek them they will never be the same again. You would...
• Fuel gauge sender on 60s split
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 29 Mar 96 08:42 CST
  ...The brown wire from the gauge with the female connector on it should attach the the male terminal on the sender. In addition, a...
• Steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
  Fri, 17 Jul 1998 22:54:38 EDT
  ...A rack with the tie rods and connector is substantially more. So much more that I believe I would pay out of pocket to...
• Re: OXY sensor Help!!
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sat, 11 Dec 1999 16:51:34 -0500
  ...Bought an oxy sensor, was told to cut off > existing alien connector and splice the sensor into the existing line. > > Hmm, its a 3...
• Re: Mystery Connector??
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 30 Mar 2002 18:36:44 -0600
  ...SALZBURG.CO.AT> writes: > snipped ------- > A white nylon, roughly 'L' shaped connector with three wires, brown, > gray & > black, swung loose. I had been taped...
• Re: How do I change the antenna?
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Thu, 31 Jul 2003 16:34:26 GMT
  ...3) reach up to antenna and either ( a) unscrew connector and pull cable out -saves cable, but mine connector was rusted making this impossible...
• Re: Front AC System Failures - European Cooler Air
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 17 Nov 2003 13:54:59 -0500
  ...Switch everything over to R134 (including the connectors for hi and low sides. Make sure the proper lubricants are in the system that are...
• Re: ANy of you know electronics?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 12 Jan 2005 13:35:48 -0500
  The battery and oxygen light signals come in via the connector at the bottom right of the instrument cluster. The Headlights are controlled via...
• Re: Strange no-start problem
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 15:01:47 -0800
  ...It should move a little, even on just the starter. <snip> Also, the plastic connector for the three wires coming out of the distributor...
• Re: Power loss when engine wet and cold
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:15:16 -0700
  ...Those connectors are interesting, but way pricey! --- TC wrote: > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Tom Forhan" > To: > Sent: Friday, October 12, 2007 7:43 AM > Subject...
• Re: engine crank but no start
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 27 Sep 2018 14:34:16 -0700
  ...those 2 wires are vital and very important and they are thin and flimsy and the connector too... a bit of vibration and ooops...
• Re: Any Horn Experts
  Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
  Thu, 24 Oct 2002 01:22:00 -0400
  ...Brown wire with female connector attached to column. Look there first.
• ISV question
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 17 Jul 2003 22:44:44 +0000
  ...seems someone told me of trouble with the box and connector heads. He said he just ties the wires into eachother. Thanks Joe
• Re: AFM connector
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Tue, 7 Dec 2004 16:23:02 -0800
  On 12/7/04 12:54, "Green Westy" <thegreenwesty@NETSCAPE.NET> wrote: > I look it up on busdepot it comeback as" wiring harness upgrade...
• Re: fuel pump +Mom problem
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 15:25:59 -0500
  ...Don't reverse the electrical connectors when you hook up the new pump. It won't work in reverse. Guess how I know! Angus
• Injector Color Codes?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 19 May 2006 07:57:03 -0700
  What if any significance is there to the color of the connectors on the injectors? That's the color of the plastic where the...
• Re: Instrument cluster change
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 13:00:59 -0500
  ...Bonilla Fern�ndez wrote: >However, I have not found all the relationships between the old and the new >connectors. The closest thing I've...
• Re: Distributor Electrical Connections?
  Historical mailing list - HC Carter
  Sun, 22 Jun 2003 10:16:33 -0700
  ...The plug connector is broken where it attaches to the side of the dizzy. The separate brown wire has a broken copper connector on...
• Re: On the road and need some help
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sat, 19 Feb 2011 17:36:55 -0700
  ...025 906 302, between main harness connector and air flow sensor connector. Part numbers are for reference only. Always check with dealer for latest...
• Re: No "Flicker", what to do?
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Wed, 9 May 2018 10:03:57 -0700
  I have also checked ground to both side of that connector and there is continuity on both side. Z -----Original Message----- From: thewestyman Sent...
• rear window defogger wire path?
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Thu, 2 Aug 2001 16:52:00 -0600
  ...There wire hanging out is about 2 feet with a connector at the end. Bentley lists connector T1a, "single, near left rear roof bow...
• Re: Main Battery Installation: Grease or Coat Terminals?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 13:51:30 EDT
  ...I'm going to replace them with these." He pulled out a pocketful of crimp connectors filled with a nonconductive protective gel. Not long...
• Re: 83 AC cali westy need idle stabilizer plugs on harness
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 4 Dec 2003 05:13:38 -0800
  ...mine > have gone bad, right now i have them bypassed with > some trailer wire connectors but would like to get > some new ones so...
• Re: Cleaning contacts/Oil light buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 12:43:15 -0700
  ...I was just thinking maybe theres a better type connector I could crimp and/or solder on that would replace the cheaper ones, and...
• Re: Miss at idle?
  Historical mailing list - Steven P Smith
  Sat, 14 May 2016 22:08:28 -0700
  How about pulling off a fuel injector connector. I did this recently on mine and discovered that the problem (exactly as you describe) was...
• Re: Windshield trim question
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sun, 29 Dec 2013 11:27:20 -0800
  ...The only issue is that on the windshield trim there is a larger >> then usual gap at the bottom and no trim connector. >> > >> > Now...
• Re: Analog clock fix/instrument pod foil
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 14:59:17 -0700
  ...took it all back out and found that the conductor for the clock > power in the plastic film was broken very near the connector...
• Re: headlights OUT!
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Thu, 12 Aug 1999 15:48:05 -0700
  Scott, Check the ground on the five or six pointed ground "star" multiple connector under the dash on the left side upper panel. Lok...
• gray/white wire behind fuse box
  Historical mailing list - Brian and Carol Megas
  Wed, 23 Oct 2002 20:43:44 -0700
  ...The gray/white wire has a male connector on it and the connector is covered with a big yellow plastic cover. The metal looks...
• Re: 2.1wbx into 85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 9 Dec 2007 09:29:54 -0800
  ...At worst case you'll have to move a couple pins on the round white connector inside the black box, but check Bentley to...
• dumb question dept
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 16:34:41 -0500
  Dear List, Please forgive me, but I have flipped through the Bentley twice and cannot find the picture of the multipoint connector to the...
• Re: more x-refs for my 851.9L parts inventory
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 16 Nov 2005 12:29:42 -0800
  ...The original difference between the 2 types that came on waterboxers had to do with the connector for the small blue wire. Either type...
• Re: [FIX]Wiring up your SA Grill (or just upgrading your wiring to use relays)
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 12:34:00 -0700
  ...One option is to cut the wires and splice in additional connectors. BUT I HAVE FOUND A BETTER WAY! There is a male 9004...
• Re: temp gauge shenanagins
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 8 Jan 2012 12:32:32 -0500
  ...Scrub the pins with ScotchBrite, check/clean the connector, make sure the ground is good. If you're running a very weak coolant mix...
• Re: rear defogger wiring question
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sat, 3 Dec 2011 09:08:22 -0700
  ...I'll bet someone pulled hard on the original wire at the rear of the closet/cabinet area and unplugged that connector and was...
• Re: 89 vanagon: Something missing from the alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 01:46:25 EDT
  ...Paul 89 Carat 144K >> Paul, that connector you mention is for a diagnostic tool. Don't worry about it, it never gets used anyway...
• Re: Fuel hose - what kind do I need?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 11 Feb 2001 14:40:00 -0800
  ...regards, Todd Todd Last wrote: > In tracing the problem on my '88 Westy's hesitation, I took the > connector off the distributor that goes...
• Re: Another D15 connector failure example- The fix!
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 28 Feb 2022 23:55:55 -0700
  ...There were musings as to whether an engine fire could cause the d15 damage. > > I think the fire and the connector unrelated. > > I do...
• Re: Tach Installation??
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 30 Apr 2000 15:29:40 -0400
  ...These recent clusters with speedometers in km/hr use a different wiring sequence on the 14-pin connector (back of cluster) than do at...
• Re: Cleaning contacts/Oil light buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fernandez
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:05:49 -0700
  ...BTW > whats a good replacement for better spade connectors, maybe ones that would > be more sealed up? > > The two wire connector for the oil...
• Re: Arrgh.. Headlights out on 86 FIXED
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Wed, 28 May 2008 15:47:31 +0000
  ...connector plugs (had power) Measured resistance between brown wire ground at headlight connector and body (measured infinite) Spliced ground wire from each headlight connector...
• Re: Urgent help: fried head light switch and connector
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 5 Oct 2012 19:14:01 -0700
  ...Does anyone know where I might find a used >> > switch and a connector? My Vanagon is a 1991 model. >> >
• 82 Diesel oil pressure switch and thermal sensors
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Tue, 9 Jun 2009 12:15:33 -0500
  ...Does anyone actually know if these two parts are the same now? The ETKA illustration 136-05 shows these as different connectors (and even...
• Re: Uninstalling SA headlights
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:24:17 -0400
  The South African Grill uses H4 sockets (same as stock connector on the 80-85 Vanagon) for the main 7" round outer lights. Jumper...