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• Re: 1984 Westy pops fuses when running fan and windshield wipers
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Thu, 24 May 2007 21:07:11 -0500
  ...If I have the fan on > "high" (and in Texas summers, it's almost always on high) AND I turn > on the windshield wipers...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - James Eaton
  Wed, 13 Nov 2013 23:23:34 -0500
  ...what's the duty > cycle? how high are the voltage spikes? are there any negative voltage > spikes? Microcontrollers do not like going above 5...
• HID headlights
  Historical mailing list - Alex Towner
  Sat, 18 Dec 2004 23:09:54 -0500
  ...bulb) and a ballast with ignitor to raise incoming voltage to something much higher (35,000 I think I read somwhere). Because HID bulbs...
• Re: ECU Lifespan?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Grillo
  Fri, 17 Mar 2000 08:15:23 -0500
  ...Is there input voltage > >fluctuations in older vans that would stress the > >compenents? Is it from physical shock? Is the ECU a > >part that...
• Re: Inverter Question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 20:55:37 -0400
  ...and the peak voltage is closer to what a sine wave would give. Has lots of harmonics and high-frequency energy, but will run...
• Re: Voltage Drop - Less than 3% - 15 feet, 2/0, 150 Amps is on target
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:56:44 -0500
  ...15:13:28 -0500> From: hfleming@MOOSEBIRD.N= ET> Subject: Re: Voltage Drop - Less than 3% - 15 feet=2C 2/0=2C 150 Amps...
• Resistor and diode values for 88+ vanagon instrument cluster
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
  Sun, 15 Dec 2013 11:09:08 -0600
  ...resistor for high beam indicator (K1), 100Ω ±5% R2: resistor for voltage stabilizer (J6), 22Ω ±20% D1: diode between blinker indicator and ground, ??value...
• Jerky Van continued
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Wed, 6 Jun 2007 17:54:30 +0000
  ...The Details: - Plenty of power on the highway, but seems low on power at lower speeds or when accelerating from a stop - The problem...
• Re: AFM cap fix, maybe fixed my very intermittent problem
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 23 Sep 2017 17:57:24 -0700
  ...All > that said, did you measure your AFM for voltage or resistance drop? > All that aside, your post reminded me of this thread on...
• How about changing the resonate frequency? WAS: Yup, those are my symptoms!
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 00:16:04 -0500
  ...This harness provides improved signal voltage stablization. * remove electrical connector from air flow sensor * install wire harness, Part No. 025 906 302A, between main...
• Re: Digitool Readings / Gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 26 Jun 2000 08:35:57 -0700
  ...This sounds like high number, and makes me wonder why your engine is running as cool as it is, or if the sender is...
• Re: Spare ECU
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 01:02:20 -0500
  ...Since they don't have to deal with the ignition system they are both a good deal simpler and have one fewer high-current...
• Re: Another Wiring Harness Question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 12 Jan 2003 21:42:57 -0600
  ...Tantalum capacitors are recommended for their durability; a voltage rating of 20 or more is best. I believe that some volks have installed it...
• Re: Intermittent hot start problem - check all connections!
  Historical mailing list - James
  Mon, 14 Sep 2015 23:23:12 -0400
  ...a starter motor or a radiator fan motor, that's too high... overheating looms. Great point about star washers! James Ottawa, ON > Date: Mon...
• Re: Alternator output and wire size?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:08:11 -0700
  ...Alternator output and wire size? > Thanks Scott, > > The voltage at the alternator is now 14.0 Volts and at the battery 13.6 > Volts...
• Re: SurePower Battery Isolator
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 06:38:31 EDT
  ...Yes, but the more important feature of the 1315 is that it ALWAYS chooses the highest voltage battery to start the vehicle with ! For...
• Re: me too (solar)
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:35:58 -0700
  ...I typically > > see 4 or so amps going into the controller (at a higher voltage) and 5 > > to 6 amps coming out. Watts in...
• Re: Van aerodynamics and high output alternators
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 14:20:32 -0500
  ...Many of these high-output alternators will put out tons of amps at higher rpms, but when you are idling they actually discharge your...
• Re: Upgrading Projectzwo Bulbs to 100w and/or Yellow
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Fri, 23 Dec 2005 12:55:32 -0600
  ...the current will be determined by the TOTAL resisatnce of the circuit, and the VOLTAGE. So those litttle losses at the terminations ant the...
• Re: 2.3L WBX replies... (pretty darn long - again)
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Thu, 14 Aug 2003 09:44:24 -0700
  ...2) Voltmeter across the starter when cranking? Well, havn't done that, but with the original battery, and my digitool, i saw the voltage...
• continuing almost overheating problem.
  Historical mailing list - Markus Kruse
  Tue, 2 Jul 2002 14:01:31 -0400
  ...It is still riding at just below the lower overheating mark until I go highway at about 4,000 rpm and then the temperature...
• Re: Gauges - H2O Tank
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Thu, 19 Jan 2006 16:55:53 +0000
  ...the only thing you need to do is select lamps that work with the voltage you will use, which is 12v if you take...
• Re: Vitrifrigo: two corrections to my earlier post
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 3 Oct 2011 17:13:42 -0700
  ...Several people in boating forums have cited extended battery life by using higher amperage charges. Smart chargers are also being designed to deliver high...
• Re: Temp Gauge/Voltage Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 20:20:24 -0700
  ...If the problem ceases with the 43 relay out, the fault MUST lie with the coolant level circuit and fooling with the voltage stabilizer...
• Re: Coolant resistance thru coolant level probe
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 10:43:48 -0400
  ...The active terminal of the probe will trigger the flasher if it gets pulled either high or low -- the circuit is a multivibrator (makes...
• Digitool Readings / Gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sun, 25 Jun 2000 16:41:15 GMT
  ...My battery voltage stayed between 13.15 and 13.36, so I didn't include it. Outside temperatures are estimates. O2 readings show approximate...
• Re: AC problem
  Historical mailing list - Ram�n Celaya
  Thu, 13 Sep 2001 16:44:37 -0700
  ...The other switch is for the radiator fan when the > pressure getts very high in the system. The purpose of the low pressure > switch...
• Re: Maybe now is the time to fill the tank of your extra car or "parts vanagon"
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 3 Sep 2005 09:09:55 -0600
  ...Problem is that the better the battery the cost per watt goes even higher until technology improves and/or production costs come down. The...
• Re: the case of the curious blinking LED
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 1 Sep 2009 00:38:09 -0700
  ...voltage changes affecting the instrument cluster. My first vanagon - 82 GL Diesel - liked to set off that light when I put on the high...
• Another warm up strategy
  Historical mailing list - Doran Nugent
  Mon, 27 Dec 1999 14:55:39 -0800
  ...Convenient, but high cold > engine wear. > > 2.Start, let idle for 5-10 minutes, then drive. > In convenient and wastes gas. > > 3.Start, listen...
• Re: Front Blower Doesn't
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:00:34 -0500
  ...If your front blower doesn't work on high, the fuse is likely blown; it's worth trying a replacement. The usual reason for...
• Re: '87 Westy 2.1L, Running Rough, No Power, Dies at Idle (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 3 Sep 2012 15:30:35 -0400
  ...With the sensor disconnected, ignition on, check the center lead and outer shield for voltage. Measure to the chassis. Form the center wire to...
• Re: idle stabilizer valve question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Wed, 2 Apr 2003 22:07:52 +0200
  ...the voltage regulator to burn out on the ISCU. If yours is part number 251 907 393 B then there are higher odds that...
• Re: Van aerodynamics and high output alternators
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 15:22:51 -0400
  ...Many of these > high-output alternators will put out tons of amps at higher rpms, but when > you are idling they actually discharge your...
• Re: Radiator Fan Motor Low-Speed Inop
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 5 Jun 2005 13:04:08 -0600
  ...If the single positive post is correct, >>> does this mean I need a new fan motor? Or should the low-speed voltage >>> be higher...
• Re: O2 Sensor problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 Mar 2020 22:52:14 +0000
  ...ecu is still >>> trying to go rich until it sees something. >>> >> >> High voltage signals rich and should drive the ECU lean. However I >> think...
• Re: Checking output of alternator.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 14 Jul 2016 09:40:19 -0700
  You need a high end tester/charger for this. Parts stores and Sears repair shops will test it for free. Should have a minimum...
• Re: Fans fans fans
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Wed, 4 Jun 2014 10:47:07 -0700
  ...These Caframo fans, while not cheap, are very quiet and draw only 1/4 > amp on high. Made in Canada. I found some in...
• Re: AW: Camping in cold & battery
  Historical mailing list - ian Butler
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 16:05:24 -0500
  ...I've never noticed it in any other car, but I kind > of suspect that's because my gas cars all have a high...
• Re: Charging or not?
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Sun, 12 Oct 2003 08:46:31 -0500
  ...When the old one failed I checked the voltage with the engine runnging and it was higher than with the engine off. So does...
• Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Fin Beven
  Tue, 7 Sep 2004 15:05:07 -0700
  ...I have a digital volt-meter in my panel, and simply do not allow the voltage to drop below 11.8 without re-charging...
• Re: MY GAS GAUGE IS WORKING!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 19 Feb 2014 14:56:33 -0600
  ...Also check the voltage stabilizer to make sure you have 10v or > so off of one of the pins: > http://www.van-cafe.com...
• Re: 1000 mile rebuild recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Fri, 11 Aug 2006 09:08:56 -0700
  ...Use the allen screw to fine tune the O2 output voltage. > Hopefully the output is good at higher RPMs, otherwise you need to > adjust...
• Re: Overheated wire junction on 1.9
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 14 Oct 2012 19:03:43 -0400
  ...ATC fuses are highly reliable in a dry environment. I *would* recommend using an ATC inline fuse holder rather than one for glass fuses...
• Re: headlights with relay setup are inop
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Sun, 21 Jul 2013 16:36:43 -0700
  ...Is there an easy way to test this or does anyone >> else have any suggestions? I think it highly > > The easy way to test...
• Re: Solar panels for your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 07:26:17 EDT
  ...Low voltage systems are high current systems, so wire resistance wants to be low in order to get as much power from the panels...
• Re: Any Guesses ~~ Now For Sure Your Turn Please ~ Update
  Historical mailing list - Mbob1950
  Fri, 16 Jul 2021 06:07:29 -0500
  ...some of the time, ie, it can do significant periods of high speed hiway runs without issue > > & then get coughy & chocky on slow down...
• 85gl 1.9 running rch with the cold snap plugs black ??
  Historical mailing list - Rich Bennington
  Thu, 30 Nov 2006 08:40:25 -0800
  ...tail pipe (it was a highway run to home dump so it must be running rich even at highway speed) so i stuff back...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:16:47 -0700
  ...been looked at lately ? > if they're dry, and there is high voltage ignition > coming out of the coil, > and there's fuel pressure...
• LP tank level detection proposal, its Friday..
  Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 08:40:01 -0400
  ...Detection of difference in temperature along the outer surface of the tank requires high flow rates to cool the liquid through adiabatic expansion, we...
• Re: [WetWesties] Poppy
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 8 Oct 2002 21:21:46 -0500
  ...high voltage seems to > work > for larger animals (deers, bears, cows, horses...) at least. > > > Matthew Pollard "Racing with the wind and flirting with > death...
• Re: Jerky Van continued
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Wed, 6 Jun 2007 19:59:20 -0500
  ...gets worse in the rain often means a problem with the high-voltage side of the ignition system: coil, cap, rotor, wires, plugs. I...
• Re: Purpose of "Voltage Stabilizer" in Instrument cluster?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 Jul 2008 13:13:21 -0400
  ...Purpose of "Voltage Stabilizer" in Instrument cluster? >Date: Mon, 7 Jul 2008 08:11:00 -0700 > >I too was curious about exactly how to...
• Re: oil pressure warning system anomaly?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 3 Dec 2010 06:28:48 -0800
  ...Lots of people who have done an engine conversion permanently ground the high pressure switch wire so it acts like it always sees pressure...
• Re: Solenoid Fix (was: How to turn the van over from the back)
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 23:16:54 -0700
  ...if the problem is a lack of voltage getting to the solenoid. Sometimes the problem is just a sticky solenoid - you can tell if...
• Re: Blue foil tragedy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 6 Aug 2010 19:45:49 -0500
  ...I have the high >> > pressure oil warning light at start up. and everything else. I don't >> > actually know about the voltage light. Does...
• Re: LED Tail Lights
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Thu, 8 Nov 2012 15:49:18 -0500
  ...Don't know if it's increased voltage that drives their getting >> brighter. Has anyone knowledge of this - and is there any who have...
• Re: Fuel and temp gauges - wacky
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Tue, 2 Jun 2009 22:04:44 -0500
  ...Is this 7 ohms about as expected, seems hight to me. a single piece of wire that I used as a jumper for all...
• Re: Help Needed, On the Road - thanks to all
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 08:50:22 -0700
  ...We can actually > drive it at high speed now and it cuts out only once in awhile. > Doesn't seem like it will die...
• Re: Emmissions problems/exhaust leak
  Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
  Wed, 16 May 2001 13:43:28 -0600
  ...The leaks are small enough so at higher RPM the pressure eliminates air contamination. I'm still not satisfied I'm under the 1...