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• Re: interior lighting, or leaving the key on
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Mon, 20 May 1996 07:24:25 -0600
  ...Originally, the interior light circuits are separate from the ignition, in : otherwords, hot all the time. This gibes with the owner's manual, which...
• Re: 84 don't smoke no more!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Apr 1997 09:40:51 +0100
  ...Put the ECU so far away from the ignition and coil as the cable is long. Btw. I must say the WBX is not...
• Re: HELP! '81 cratered on the way to work this morning... UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - ok artguy
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 12:13:27 -0600
  Okay, I got ahold of a new ignition switch and went out to see about installing it. I got the steering wheel and assorted...
• Re: Valet 711T system was electrical mystery
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 5 Dec 2013 23:13:26 -0500
  ...I think that wires going to the Valet unit that are spliced into van ignition switch wires are the ones that are the most...
• Re: Vanagon keys-a little more discussion
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stinson
  Sat, 29 Apr 2000 20:21:27 -0400
  ...Vanagon keys-a little more discussion > >Since yesterday, I've had a few people email me to tell me that their >ignition key fits...
• Yet Another Vanagon Syndrome Variant
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 13:11:30 -0700
  ...I'd be open to any suggestions along with any quick ways to determine if engine cut-outs are fuel or ignition related. Here...
• Re: [intermiitent ignition problem]
  Historical mailing list - d t
  Tue, 11 Jul 2000 12:58:18 MDT
  Richard C Welsh <welshcu@PB.COM> wrote: > I tried to figure out which > ignition switch wires do what, hoping to jump them with an...
• Re: 86 syncro doesn't start
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Sat, 27 Sep 2008 13:31:59 -0700
  ...I think it must be ignition switch replacement time On 9/27/08, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > one very efficient way...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 20 Apr 2001 - Special issue (#2001-478)
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 18:10:20 -0600
  ...it controls ignition and fuel injection together. Rumour is VW named it Digifant where 'fant' means 'elephant' because it was such a huge undertaking...
• Re: air cooled ignition distributor questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:41:32 -0700
  ...I would convert to the electronic ignition and distributor for a California model air cooled vanagon. A super easy retro fit. I also have...
• Re: ECU and starting question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:04:39 -0400
  With what you've described, I'd say your ignition switch isn't making good contact when turned to the "Start" position. For the...
• Re: Headlight swtich diagnostics?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:14:13 -0500
  ...with > ignition off + headlight switch on, three LEDs in the dashboard glow. > With engine running + headlight switch off - normal. Engine running > + headlight switch on...
• Headlight Issues Continue - SA installation on '88GL
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 20 Mar 2013 23:25:33 -0500
  ...Need help! To repeat the story - made a stop at night - lights and ignition off - when I started it up - no lights. Did the...
• Re: 12 Volt for radio.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 7 Aug 2003 23:52:15 -0500
  My radio has power whenever the key is in the ignition. Not sure what it's hooked to but I like it. Jeff >From...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
  Thu, 9 Oct 2008 08:35:08 -0700
  ...I believe it had ignition just fine, but since the ECU couldn't tell the distributor and engine were turning, it wouldn't run...
• Re: Engine died, March 31 update and maybe ecu smoking gun?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 1 Apr 2020 00:02:58 -0400
  ...That's the ignition driver transistor, and that is classic solder fatigue on a heat-cycling component. Fix it. Yrs, d
• Re: Stranded in Kentucky, USA
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 18 Aug 2012 17:19:28 -0400
  At 02:04 PM 8/18/2012, george jannini wrote: > >> She said that when she turns the key in the ignition, nothing happens. Nothing...
• Re: stud size on ignition coil?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 28 Jul 2012 15:02:54 -0400
  At 01:55 PM 7/28/2012, pickle vanagon wrote: >but the terminal connectors are attached to the coil on >studs! That's what...
• Thanks-Ig. Coil Response
  Historical mailing list - Scott Snyder
  Fri, 27 Mar 1998 08:30:27 -0500
  Thanks for the advice on the ignition coil wiring. I think I have it all figured out now. BTW Sean, the PO who rebuilt...
• Horn, why won't it stop blowing?
  Historical mailing list - george reynolds
  Wed, 19 Nov 2003 11:59:50 -0500
  1985 westy turn on ignition and horn blows. any help out there. is there a relay involved? thanks jack8trop _________________________________________________________________ Gift-shop online from the...
• Van bogs out part 2
  Historical mailing list - L Steve Rehburg
  Thu, 15 Jul 2004 19:01:24 -0400
  ...Recently the van bogs out and loses all power, if you cycle the ignition off and then back on it's restored for 1...
• Vanagon keys--the answers
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 20:23:01 -0500
  ...All Vanagons used 1 key for ignition and all doors. There is a separate key (single sided) for the glove box. There is a...
• Re: ignition woes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 16 Mar 2005 18:54:38 -0500
  ...ignition woes Howdy all! I am having a problem with ignition on my 85 vanny.. BAsically. The smaller gauge wire that runs from the...
• Re: electrical question - ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:00:46 -0700
  The ignition switch is actually five (5) switches molded inside a plastic piece. Some of the switches are big capacity, some small. All can...
• Re: ISCU - Trying to fix it
  Historical mailing list - Anders Lundin
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 05:48:07 +0200
  ...When I turned on the ignition key (motor not running), > SURPRISE the ISV was humming. I turned off the ignition key and put back...
• Re: No headlights
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 18 Dec 2014 06:57:27 -0800
  ...Mark Jim Arnott wrote: > I’m at work, so no Bentley close at hand. > ‘84 with ‘85 Wolfsburg cluster. > > Symptoms: > > Headlight switch on, ignition...
• Re: Ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 19 May 2014 11:47:54 -0700
  ...Van-cafe shows only one and vagcat.com ETKA shows ignition switch part number 111905865L for 1980, 1987, 1990 under 1968-1992 Type 2...
• Re: VDUB QUESTION
  Historical mailing list - J. Austin
  Tue, 19 Nov 1996 10:16:13 -0800
  ...distances (200+ miles), the van will >fail to start >> once the ignition is turned off. I thought my starter >may be getting >> too hot...
• Re: ignition wires
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Feb 1997 17:56:12 -0500 (EST)
  Frayed1003 writes & asks: >Does anyone know if there are any good reasons which could justify buying the >Bosch ignition wires. If not, I would...
• Shorted battery (was FW:)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 11 Sep 2000 12:06:17 -0700
  ...Also check the smaller wire from the starter to the ignition switch. Try to turn the starter by shorting out between the small terminal...
• Re: Runaway Starter Saga Continues
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Tue, 5 Nov 2013 11:04:27 -0800
  ...New starter (engine turns - won't start - not even sputter) New ignition switch Fuel pump runs (pressurizes the system ok) No start. I tried...
• Re: No Start 83.5: Fuel pump test?
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 13:26:26 -0600
  83.5 wbx, New ignition system, (yes I have spark), fires when I inject fuel into intake plenum. Does not fire otherwise. I have...
• Re: No spark, help
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 31 Jul 2006 14:51:23 -0700
  ...This way, you can see if its the ignition switch, that can give trouble very easily. It only costs about $10. And its one...
• Re: unusual problem
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 3 Dec 2000 06:27:08 EST
  ...I >tried turning the ignition key back to the start position but nothing >happened and the humming continued. I jumped out and went back...
• Euro-Drive: 85 Volkswagen Vanagon, No-start
  Historical mailing list - "Howard Pitkow (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Thu, 18 May 2000 20:22:45 -0400
  ...We reused the ignition coil & ignition module. _______________________________________________________ iATN Industry Sponsors: http://www.iatn.net/atn/ iATN WebSite: http://members.iatn.net/index.asp Guidelines...
• Re: Ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 18 Oct 2014 04:42:21 -0700
  ...The X contact in the ignition switch then turns ON the X relay so everything powered by the relay will work only when key...
• Damnagon stutter !@#$
  Historical mailing list - Richard C Welsh
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 17:36:30 -0400
  ...it then stalls, but will start up if i turn the ignition off and then on again. sometimes it'll run for a few...
• Re: Gauges
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 21 Nov 2000 19:25:25 -0600
  ...GAUGES > > > >Scott, > > > >Bosch makes a rev-limiting ignition rotor. At a preset RPM, it disconnects > >the ignition path to the distributor cap. I'll...
• Re: Help........My Van won't start
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 15:32:56 -0500
  ...Could this be a problem with the ignition switch?? I haven't tested anything yet but if it turns out to be the ignition...
• Re: Loss of power - super hot muffler
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Sun, 8 Dec 2002 16:57:05 -0600
  Eric, Did you get the ignition wires back on the correct spark plugs? If not, fuel might not be burning in the cylinder. Instead...
• Re: Where to get ignition key?
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 08:15:47 -0700
  ...Sometimes when I put in the >> ignition, the van doesn't start but if I use the other side it starts. I >> don't...
• (1) Knocking CV's (2) Ignition Switch Housing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Oct 2023 15:28:59 -0500
  ...I would appreciate any input on this issue. (2) Replaced ignition switch housing with new because the steering column shaft was loose in the...
• Re: Stranded in Kentucky, USA
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sat, 18 Aug 2012 14:48:13 -0700
  ...AIRS, Vanagonauts, Roadhaus shops lists. > > >> She said that when she turns the key in the ignition, nothing happens. > Based on other recent symptoms (which...
• Ignition switch and gas tank questions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 10:26:12 EST
  ...1) My ignition switch some times does not work. I get lights hear fuel pump ect... If I jiggle it around some it will...
• Re: which ignition coil?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 8 Mar 2004 09:43:36 -0500
  ...the archives and found the > following: > > Replace the standard grey labeled ignition coil with green > labeled coil Part No. 211 905 115 D. > So...
• Re: Electrical - Lights and Fan: More
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Sun, 18 Jul 2004 23:49:24 -0400
  Tom, Check to see if your ignition switch has burned out the "X" output. This is a common occurrence (along with the headlight switch...
• Re: Low Beams quit working!...Is it the switch?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 14 Jun 2004 22:49:51 -0400
  More probably it is your ignition key switch. Check the Bentley for other items on the X circuit (headlights are there). If the fresh...
• Re: Hot start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:50:39 -0500
  ...Over advanced ignition timing can also cause hard hot starts. Make sure that relay is a heavy duty unit with double break contacts like...
• 'green glow'
  Historical mailing list - Bill Berg
  Tue, 14 Apr 2020 03:38:17 -0500
  I have the dreaded 'Green Glow' also coming from my 85 Westy dash turn signal lamp, when ignition on. Went and discovered corroded bulbs...
• No start, (no crank actually)
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Tue, 27 Sep 2016 00:42:01 -0600
  ...I'm thinking ignition switch again. Anybody suggest where to get one that will last more than a year? Thanks
• Tachometer needle sweeps all the way over
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Markett
  Thu, 10 Jul 2014 09:51:14 -0700
  Hello All, The tachometer needle on my '85 Westy swings all the way over past redline and stays there whenever the ignition is on...
• ign switch pic
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 25 Feb 2011 09:20:32 -0800
  ...I've posted it here on my blog http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/02/24/vanagon-ignition-switch/ Another arcane bit of Vanagon info...
• Re: Engine build, part 5
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 May 1995 01:20:35 -0400
  ...approved (like the Allyson ignition)? Is it programable? How? Laptop? When it runs how is your power and MPG? Thanks, Chris 60 Rustfailure
• Re: Ethical question on VW bu...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 May 1995 14:42:57 -0400
  ...Shoot, why not leave the key in the ignition, too?
• Re: more anti theft tips
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 29 Mar 2001 18:02:41 -0500
  At 05:10 PM 3/29/2001, Andrew Grebneff wrote: >Bomb wired to ignition This works as a drunk-driving deterrent, too... <g> David...
• ATTN: 80-83 Owners
  Historical mailing list - Paul Wies
  Sat, 26 Apr 2003 20:48:37 EDT
  ...Namely, timing, points or electronic ignition, etc etc. Paul
• Re: Electronic Ignition Switch...where to get one? New? Used?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 20:20:37 -0400
  Kevin, Ken Wlford at Vanagain.com has the switch you need for $9.00 VanAgain Part number: 111905865L Ken is in New Jersey. Michael...
• Confusing electrical problems FIXED!!
  Historical mailing list - Chad Lyles
  Sat, 27 Oct 2007 12:54:26 -0700
  ...that posted step by step instructions (with photos) to replace the (drum roll please.........) IGNITION SWITCH!!! you guys are all geniuses! thanks! Chad~ 84GL
• Re: The Dying 86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Wed, 14 Apr 1999 18:17:40 -0500
  ...When the engine dies, do the injector pulses die too? How about the ignition? The way to find out is to hook a high...
• Re: 86 Westy Question
  Historical mailing list - John
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 07:58:31 -0400
  ...If there is no power, the ignition switch is the culprit. Good luck, JP