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Re: Need to get some paint mixed
Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
Fri, 5 Sep 2008 09:01:05 -0400
...the paint dude with the paint code I found above the fuse box >> on my Westy. Still, it wasn't a great match. My...
Re: Vanagon heater fan
Historical mailing list
Wed, 30 Oct 1996 02:06:23 -0400 (AST)
...The erratic fan will start blowing fuses, and may fry your switch. It also causes the big resistor to heat more as the entire...
Re: Stripping a Vanagon
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:48:06 -0600
...Instrument cluster Seats and swivels, if available Steering wheel and column Fuse Box Glove Compartment Axles, including CVs Tranny Engine All little interior bits...
Dismantling 82 Westy, need non-Westy parts?
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Thu, 8 Feb 2001 19:28:21 -0500
...There are lots of minor parts like window mechanisms, front door locks and handles, fuse box, the heat exchanger parts, transmission linkage, brake and...
Re: Lighter plug in dash a big joke...
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 9 Jan 2005 10:06:09 -0500
...If you plant to use anything power hungry such as an inverter or TV, run a new wire properly sized from the fuse box...
Re: Power Gremlins
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sat, 29 Dec 2007 17:46:05 -0800
...If I the big black wire with the yellow stripe above the fuse box in the center the fans and radio go on and...
electric and hanging question about fan motor
Historical mailing list - A Brandon Smith
Fri, 17 Nov 1995 12:32:10 -0800 (PST)
...the battery, there is a fuse in this wire. 86 - power to the fan motor. / __________/ _______ | | i believe the box in the middle | ___ | is battery...
Re: headlight relay - diagrams etc
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 20 Nov 2010 23:33:41 -0500
...I used the small aux fuse box from a 2000ish golf/beetle to distribute power to my "improvements" . This panel sat right on the...
RE: Vanagon Alternator Wires
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Sun, 30 Mar 1997 11:26:55 -0500
...I run >another #8 wire from the alternator to the fuse box. Makes a noticeable >difference in light brightness. >Dennis > >-----Original Message----- >From: vanagon...
Re: Fwd: STRANDED
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Wed, 2 Apr 2014 07:59:17 -0500
...Any > hidden fuses or fusible links I might be overlooking? All other fuses look > good but I'll check again. Never been stuck this...
Tracing Electrical fault in Coach battery system? (lotta words)
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 4 Nov 2007 07:13:25 -0800
...From the coach battery (under the driver seat) I have a big wire going to a fuse block in the under-sink cabinet. That...
Re: PREPING FOR PAINT JOB ON 87 WESTY
Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
Sat, 7 Mar 2015 10:09:37 -0500
...boxes just behind the drivers >>> side door this is to accommodate a 12 volt plug to plug in the >>> solar panel the controls fuse...
Re: What's wrong with GoWesty's auxiliary battery kit?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 7 Jul 2017 12:20:05 +0000
...6-ga cable (with appropriate fuse!) from the main battery, under the floor and into the aux battery box to remedy the power loss...
Re: leaking gas when filling
Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
Tue, 19 Mar 2002 23:32:43 +0100
...never had this prob with any other vw > any ideas no luck with water in fuse box either yet > thanks > patrick > 87 gon wolfs >
Re: A/C Fans 2nd and 3rd ?
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:57:43 -0500
...c on, > > the wire from the alt to the a/c fuse box in C pillar really heats up. > Just > > wondering how hot is...
Re: What component causes the fuel pump to come on for a second or two when I turn on the ignition to the first position (no cranking)?
Historical mailing list - Fuzzy :philippe
Sun, 10 Jul 2016 23:40:11 -0700
...t start. > > I normally hear some relay click off around the fuse box when the fuel pump > stops, but I can't figure out...
Re: PREPING FOR PAINT JOB ON 87 WESTY
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sat, 7 Mar 2015 09:14:39 -0800
...boxes just behind the drivers side door this is to accommodate a 12 volt plug to plug in the solar panel the controls fuse...
Re: heated seats wanted
Historical mailing list - George Wietor
Wed, 13 Dec 2000 18:55:52 -0800
...Lift the carpet, trace the wire ro the fuse box and ground, too. I have one for the Kidmobile '78 240, but it's...
Re: westy camper part needed
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Fri, 21 Jan 2005 09:35:28 -0800
...He said that the blue wire from the relay should be disconnected or the one of the wires from that little box that you...
Dual Battery Relay - Part 2 (long)
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Sun, 31 Jan 1999 12:41:51 -0800
...Mount the cut-out-relay and the fuse on the right side in the aux. batt. box. I suggest you install a piece of...
Re: '86 GL electrical (sound system) question
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Fri, 24 Feb 2006 15:29:04 -0500
...my head unit? I would like it to slide onto > my fuse box, and be all neat and pretty, like the way it is...
73 Safare update - curtains/cabinets/carpet/CB/cool!
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Tue, 16 May 1995 11:10:52 -0700 (PDT)
...I finally found some matches in the glove box, and strike a few to check the fuses. YES! one blown. 16 amper. Replace it...
Re: vented platinum cat heater
Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
Sun, 22 Oct 2000 21:30:08 EDT
...A single 3/8" bolt, installed in the same area, secures the heater box to the vertical wall next to the heater box. There...
Full-on headlight upgrade (nothing left untouched!) (almost)
Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
Fri, 27 Sep 2002 22:09:05 -0700
...in the box to the left of the engine compartment where a bunch of plugs are housed. I placed the fuses for the lights...
Re: Coolant level ligh relay
Historical mailing list
Sun, 19 May 1996 23:16:04 -0400
...But where is the mounting location? It was'nt right >above the fuse block. i spent about 30 minutes paging through the Bentley >manual...
Fw: Westy Sychro Fresh Air Fan Problem
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Thu, 4 Feb 1999 15:42:30 -0600
...Anybody else experienced this >problem?...got the impression from mechanic that it happens "pretty often". > > >I've checked/replace switch and fuses numerous times...
FS - 86 VW Vanagon Camper plus 2 parts vans - $1500.00!
Historical mailing list - Andrew G. Martin
Sun, 12 Aug 2001 20:41:21 -0700
...Vinyl on rear floor, glove box open, fuse panel cover missing, dirty but not disgusting. This would be a project but it's certainly...
Re: An electrical thing I never noticed in 20 years of Westy ownership Another Westy Fridge Design Flaw
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 1 Aug 2022 08:10:34 -0700
Or just pull that fuse in the little box at the drivers side b pillar. Or a switch there Alistair > On Aug 1, 2022...
Re: Caught offside! - no Vanagon content
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Thu, 18 Jul 2002 11:30:49 +0100
...Sparking plugs, Dynamos, > > Bonnets, Boots, Dampers and Cubby boxes over on this side of the > > pond, > > just to name a few. > > > > For those interested...
Re: 2nd battery relays & the Hella in particular
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 14 Dec 2001 01:27:05 EST
...use of two 00 cables from the battery to the front fuse box and independent 00 cables for right and left headlights serves both...
Re: Headlight swtich diagnostics?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:57:04 -0800
...the other grounds (including ground #10 the star > connector above the fuse box -- however my van only has one star > connector there). > > Any idea...
Re: Fuel Pump Relay/Fuse
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 27 Jan 2018 18:09:14 -0800
...There may be specialty >>> relays that have internal fuses but relays aren't designed to act as fuses. >>> (unless they fail in which case...
Re: Tracing Electrical fault in Coach battery system? (lotta words)
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 4 Nov 2007 21:33:04 -0500
...If having that fuse out does it then > you more than likely have found your problem. > Billy Hirt > > On Nov 4, 2007 8:39...
Re: electrical weirdness after 2nd battery install......
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 11 May 2008 16:31:53 -0700
...goes through > the > > b pillar fuse box and a new cable that i ran to the main fusebox which > now > > directly feeds the cables...
Deep cycle battery installation tips
Historical mailing list
Sat, 17 May 1997 01:09:12 -0400 (EDT)
...I went through the body straight down out of the box behind the driver's seat with a grommet, then used existing wire ties...
Re: rain and slow leaks
Historical mailing list - J. Walker
Sun, 06 Nov 94 05:09:42 CST
...if you watched, you could see the small drip-stream coming in and down behind the fuse box. !!?! that was something i got fixed...
Fuel System or Electronic?
Historical mailing list - Mark Pinnell
Tue, 13 Nov 2018 17:04:47 -0500
...checked that the fuses in the front fuse block are OK (they are), switched the two relays inside the covered box on the right...
Re: Headlight swtich diagnostics?
Historical mailing list - mdrillock
Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:57:54 -0800
...the other grounds (including ground #10 the star > connector above the fuse box -- however my van only has one star > connector there). > > Any idea...
Re: Help me read a wiring diagram
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 12 Jan 2013 18:53:21 -0800
...Actually, looking again, I see a bit of the line shown in the pictoral box containing the resistors. Check out P. 97.99 :) Other...
Re: any words of wisdom for a virgin to the world of westy's?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 11 May 2010 11:46:07 -0700
...but in 86 they upgraded the fuse box to a much better later type fuse and fuse box. I happen to like 87's...
Re: WTB: heater switch
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Tue, 28 Dec 2004 01:36:45 -0600
...It would be nice to have heat controlled by the mometum of >>the fan rather than the Van. >> >> >> >> >> >> > >i have a box full of...
Re: Quick, cheap and easy headlight relay
Historical mailing list - mike miller
Fri, 14 Dec 2001 14:38:41 -0800
...the middle of nowhere. > > Also, I believe the wiring to the fuse box is already heavily burdened, so I > personally would run a heavy...
Re: Where does Hella relay go?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
Sat, 22 Aug 2009 17:28:22 -0800
...As far as I can tell all the accessories are in a separate fuse box on the floor access by the passenger seat. Relay...
H4 Lights, light harness and bumpers are now in stock!
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 21 Aug 2000 13:09:46 -0700
...the battery to a waterproof fuse / relay holder that mounts on the passenger side frame rail. Exiting the box is a pair of 12...
Re: westy - what do you keep in your cupboards?
Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
Mon, 14 Oct 2002 13:41:09 -0700
...Glove box asprin, and sinus meds, emergency bee sting kit, pens, maps, misc papers and newest records for the Van, original manuals, extra fuses...
Re: erratic heater blower
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 26 Oct 2000 20:39:36 -0500
...strong* suggestion is to try replacing the large relay above the fuse box > that controls the blower motor. It is a quick, easy and...
Re: What the hell is going on ...
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Thu, 7 Jun 2007 06:58:32 -0700
...Unplug the power lock harnesses (under fuse box, under glovebox) and check each wire for continuity from the actuator. Make sure front doors are...
Archives (& Dennis Haynes) solves headlight problem
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:52:44 +0000
...back in, but I followed Dennis's advice and dropped the fuse box and saw one double wire ground with corrosion on the connector...
Re: Attn: Electrical Gurus! (I searched archives)
Historical mailing list - neil
Fri, 30 Mar 2007 13:31:44 -0700
...size as what the fuse is > rated for. > > David Marshall > > http://www.hasenwerk.ca > http://www.fastforward.ca > > Box 4153, Quesnel BC, Canada V2J...
Vanagon LEDs Flasher resolved
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 29 Dec 2023 08:03:35 -0500
...that? That should work fine. >>> >>> Typically is it located behind the fuse box or where something needs to first be moved out of the...
Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sun, 17 Nov 2013 18:58:26 -0800
...Now up >> front for all the 87+ Vanagons with AC there are two wires going from >> the battery terminal to the fuse box area...
Re: Electrical Fire in the Engine Bay
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:18:58 -0500
...electronics box on the >> left side of the engine bay that has the two relays in it. The >> insulation was melted and fused on...
Re: heater blower
Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
Sun, 17 Sep 2000 21:14:17 -0600
...Briefly you need to remove the instrument cluster, the glove box, the dash and steering wheel to get to the heater box. (When you...
Re: Idea for removable backup light wiring
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 17 Jun 2011 23:40:27 -0400
...Run a fused circuit from the B+ post in the wiring box to the 30 terminal of a relay that you stick in the...
Re: How in the h*ll?!?!???!!??!?!
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 28 Jul 2000 15:00:45 -0700
...Everytime my daughter put her feet on the dash to "relax Dad!" she > >hit the plug with her foot and shorted out a fuse...
Re: Alternator output
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:01:00 -0400
...Another wire from the battery to the fuse box will do wonders. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
Re: difference's between model years
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Fri, 26 Sep 2014 11:09:48 -0700
...despite what don says. > > The changes I like are: > > The improved fuse box > The improved sliding door mechanism > The improved Westy kitchen, sink and...
Re: Inverter Questions
Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:12:31 -0600
...I thought that 100 amps seemed excessive (it was for short circuit protection not normal operation - it has 2 x 30 amp fuses on...
Re: Fwd: STRANDED
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Wed, 7 May 2014 20:07:16 -0700
...Any >> hidden fuses or fusible links I might be overlooking? All other fuses >> look >> good but I'll check again. Never been stuck this...
OVERHEATED under fullmoon Nantahala (trip & breakdown reports-long).....
Historical mailing list
Tue, 19 Aug 1997 20:50:19 -0400 (EDT)
...I did find a pair of grey and white wires on top of your fuse box, with complementary (male and female) connectors, not connected...