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• Re: Headlights Still Out
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 16 Oct 2012 08:50:39 -0400
  ...I infer that with ignition on, headlight switch on, cycling the stalk switch turns L-HI on and off. I further infer that with...
• Strange Electrical Problem - '56 Bus
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Mon, 4 Mar 1996 09:25:51 -0800 (PST)
  ...Any ideas? I was thinking the ignition switch might be bad: One day when it did the "slow turning" trick, the ignition switch stuck...
• Intermitant No Start
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
  Fri, 4 May 2007 22:39:54 -0700
  ...New IMI starter, new ignition switch, cleaned the grounds and it would still not start at total random but fine like 90% of time...
• Re: WHAT JUST HAPPENED???
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 22 Feb 2008 07:41:13 -0800
  Could it be the ignition switch? I've heard others describe the nothing result then all of a sudden working again and curing it...
• Re: Where's the other end of my broken ground strap?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 30 Mar 2017 11:43:34 -0400
  ...If it cranks then your next suspect is ignition switch 50 terminal or the neutral/park interlock switch if it's an automatic. Yrs...
• Re: New radio= dead battery?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 30 May 2012 14:24:54 -0400
  ...The rest of the ignition switch may be too light, but it's well designed. Yours, David
• Re: Fuel pump cutoff switch?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Mon, 16 Oct 2006 10:29:27 -0400
  ...Hi Max, I doubt that the van would go far at all with that switch installed. Without incoming fuel available to maintain pressure in...
• Re: common electrical problems in vanagons
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:09:06 -0500
  ...Ignition Switch - steering column 8. Headlight Switch - dash instument pod 9. Engine ground strap - left/driver side of engine 10. ?? so do we want...
• Re: 85 Vanagon brake lights
  Historical mailing list - jimkim
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 22:48:36 -0800
  ...Although I can't remember for certain be cautious with the brake switch positive wire, it may be live without ignition on. Jim ----- Original...
• Re: Immobilise the van?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Mon, 21 May 2007 15:12:05 -0500
  ...Interrupting circuit 15 immediately after the ignition switch will do what you want. This will let the starter crank mightily but nothing else will...
• Re: Ignition turned "off", engine stays on. Pull up handbrake engine goes off??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 22:53:29 -0700
  ...didn't describe what happened well. > > The engine idled perfectly with ignition switch off. When I pulled up > the hand brake, the engine off...
• Re: HEADLIGHTS on HOLIDAY!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 8 Jul 1999 19:07:11 -0700
  or it could be the headlight switch. Replace both....both commonly fail. steve mike wrote: > > Ignition switch, the electrical part. > > $75 - $80 Dealer installed...
• Re: Voltage leak found
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 1 Sep 2015 08:16:28 -0700
  ...On 09/01/2015 07:57 AM, Jon VO wrote: > Well, my understanding is a bit different; the ignition switch controls > /switched/ power to...
• Re: CA 81-83 air cooled Fuel Injection & Ignition System
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 20:08:15 -0400
  ...ignition parts changed at > ~6-10 k miles. Why go to this bother to switch it around. I think you have > to switch around...
• Re: 79 Bus with 81 engine - Hot Start issue
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 11 Sep 2012 02:09:10 +0000
  ...New > ignition switch cured the problem, added a hot start relay after the > dash wires melted - I suggest the same. > http://www.thesamba.com...
• Re: Red and black wire
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 2 Jan 2011 18:28:43 -0800
  ...Does > it come from the starter? Or from the ignition switch? > > Thanks. > > Mark >
• Re: Intermittent ignition delay when turning key
  Historical mailing list - Paul Albert
  Wed, 21 Apr 1999 13:59:15 -0700
  Apr 21, 1999 I know for a fact that the electrical part of the igintion switch is a piece 'o junk. I've changed...
• Re: Re; Keys Locked in Van
  Historical mailing list - David Richoux
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 15:25:31 -0700
  ...and could jam ignition locks, so they recommend that it only be used for emergency door opening. with the new switch-blade style keys...
• Re: HELP! '81 cratered on the way to work this morning...
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 12:07:06 -0700
  ...I would not have suspected the ignition switch. The problem is probably in the starter. Remove it and bench test. Bill in the Southwest
• Re: starter problems 82 diesel
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Sat, 4 Jan 1997 16:10:03 -0800 (PST)
  ...problem, but excessive voltage drop in that long wire from the ignition switch (and the connections] is a common one. So, yes, it is...
• Re: On The Road Again w/Oil Pressure Light Working
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 17:10:08 -0500
  ...When the ignition switch is turned on, energizing the >circuit, but the engine is not started, the light comes on and flashes. Right >When...
• Re: Voltage leak found
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Tue, 1 Sep 2015 08:10:22 -0600
  ...One hot side I wired to the existing radio power which is switched by the ignition, the other hot side came from my accessory...
• Re: 86 Westy cuts out sporadically, now won't start
  Historical mailing list - Helge Weissig
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 11:23:54 -0700
  Thanks for all the input so far! Putting in a new ignition switch did the trick, at least as far as the starting is...
• Re: Radio stays on
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:54:57 -0500
  ...had the radio wired to the ignition switch. There is no > "Accessory" position so having the key switch turn off the radio means no...
• 91 dead on the freeway tech expertise needed !
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 22:46:20 EST
  ...Could it be an ignition relay of some kind? Thanks so much in advance, John C. SLC, UT 91 Westy,,,
• Re: how to HOT-WIRE a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Ward Smith
  Thu, 28 Nov 2002 18:28:28 -0800
  ...how to HOT-WIRE a Vanagon? The simple answer is to buy an ignition switch. They are about $15. Remove the 2 screws that...
• Re: Engine dieing after coasting.. solved! Thanks
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sat, 29 Sep 2018 13:17:41 -0400
  ...to restart after a long coast downhill, but after > Cycling the ignition switch a few times, it'd go again and run > perfect...till...
• Re: Aux battery kit from Bus Depot (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 20:04:22 -0800
  ...It connects both batteries in parallel when the >ignition switch is turned on, and isolates them when the ignition switch is >off. Very simple...
• Re: Hard/no start story, '86 2.1, AT, mostly removed AC
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 18 Dec 2015 21:26:12 -0500
  ...You need to do some real troubleshooting. > From the ignition switch to the ignition coil the path does include > going into and back out...
• Re: What is happening?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 5 Jul 2003 21:35:21 -0700
  ...i'd suspect the ignition switch first. unless you've got a California version. they had a Hall Generator with transistorized ignition. and that...
• Re: Vanagon Starter relay kit
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Thu, 10 Dec 2015 08:26:32 -0600
  ...Vanagon Starter relay kit > > a couple of statements in this are not quite true.. > ie. > 'the ignition switch has to carry all of the...
• Re: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 27 Aug 2017 08:35:16 -0700
  ...I'd suggest the followings: - check and clean the AFM connector - clean all the grounds in the engine bay - the ignition switch could be...
• Re: 1984 Vanagon 1.9L watercooled
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 8 Nov 1999 02:25:05 +0100
  ...This is easy, probably the ignition switch. It's the same as in Rabbits. Golfs and Jettas (-> 92) so pick one up at your...
• Battery Under Back Seat
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 3 Apr 2000 13:07:47 -0400
  ...this will only give me additional power when cranking or with ignition switch on. This setup seems too easy--am I missing something? Jay
• Bigger Problem than Coolent Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Rex Merriweather
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 08:57:21 -0700
  ...Heres thr kicker, if I quickly turn the ignition switch off then on while this is happening, everything goes back to normal for 60...
• Re: Fuel Pump - How to disable
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 26 Jan 2004 17:58:38 -0600
  ...my fuel pump so it does not turn on when the ignition switch turns on. I am assuming there is a fuse that controls...
• Re: drive from Oklahoma to Spokane, WA
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Sun, 5 Oct 2014 08:59:34 -0700
  ...Same for the sensor/switch on the radiator: 3 wires = 2-speed switch, 2 wires = 1-speed switch. You could test by warming up...
• Re: Headlights Out
  Historical mailing list - Steven Min
  Thu, 12 Nov 1998 12:42:44 -0800
  ...Here are the symptoms: > >(1) With ignition ON and headlight switch on, low beams do not work, but >high beams do. >(2) All fuses...
• Re: Another D15 connector failure example- The fix!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 20 Feb 2022 08:48:57 -0800
  ...Scratch "the fuse would have blown and spared the panel." >>>>> >>>>> I now see that D15 is unfused, a direct connect from the ignition switch...
• Re: Load Reduction Relay: what's it do?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 17 Apr 2001 00:38:02 -0400
  ...staying on when the ignition is shut off is diagnostic of either sticky relay or possibly bad ignition switch. david At 08:07 PM...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:57:31 -0700
  ...Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on? If you look at the fuel pump relay circuit you...
• Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Manual Transmissions- Part I
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:58:29 -0500
  ...tester should come on when ignition is switched on. If NO: repair open circuit between terminal 87 of power supply relay and terminal 14...
• Re: Runaway Starters and Kill Switches
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Fri, 1 Nov 2013 23:30:41 -0700
  ...what would bypass the ignition switch and keep power to the starter > and keep it running - with the ignition off!! > > Any ideas? > > And - I...
• Re: Electrical Gremlins
  Historical mailing list - Kevin White
  Wed, 12 Feb 2014 14:00:17 -0800
  ...wasn't looking. > > It's raining sheets now, so I haven't started messing with it, but I'm thinking Ignition switch? ?? > > Thanks > Kevin
• Re: FW: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 21:44:41 -0700
  ...Rob At 7/5/2006 08:32 PM,Mike Miller wrote: >I think this is the ignition switch? At least the syndrome sounds familiar...
• Re: front headlights not working....
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 07:48:26 +0000
  Sounds to me like your ignition switch has begun to fail, Christian. It's not the ig. lock, but the white plastic switch at...
• Re: Sorta Scary Event
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Sat, 26 Feb 2011 18:26:44 -0800
  ...It was like someone threw the "Off" switch - but >> the ignition switch was on of course. What might cause a blatant engine >> stoppage that...
• Re: Key in power - no start situation
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 4 Nov 2021 18:04:43 -0700
  Could it be that the key is too worn and fails to make good contact, even with a new ignition switch? On Thu, Nov...
• Won't start
  Historical mailing list - tina canny
  Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:52:19 -0800
  ...I have had a new starter and solenoid new ignition switch and new battery recently. Any ideas why letting it sit it would start...
• Re: Locks
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Wed, 10 Jun 1998 10:32:12 -0700
  ...I've done this myself, and anyone else that has had to replace the ignition switch will tell you the same. Best regards, Sam...
• Oops...forgot, I also have a problem
  Historical mailing list - Rod Knutson
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 20:18:21 -0700
  ...Could it be the ignition switch that is going bad? I have heard they have the reputation they are a weak link.... Rod 85...
• Re: What does x mean on fuse/relay panel wiring diagrams?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 12:44:08 -0700
  ...Is that right? > > On the '83/'84s the X contact on the ign switch is energized when the > ignition is on but not cranking...
• Setting timing on '85
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Fri, 28 Sep 2001 14:09:53 EDT
  ...worked out pretty well (idle switch adjustment, oxy sensor, vacume leak) Now I'd like to try for ignition timing. I checked Bentley, and...
• Re: Throttle Switch and Failure to Start.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Apr 2015 22:14:16 -0400
  The throttle switch isn’t keeping it from firing. Since the switch is closed, (on), with the throttle fully closed or open why would...
• Re: fog lights won't turn off
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Tue, 6 Dec 2016 15:45:36 -0800
  ...I have them wired such that they're not switched through the >> ignition so the switch is the only way to turn them off...
• Re: Wiper Wackiness - No Parking
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 21:37:25 -0600
  ...There is a wire supplying +12 to the motor whenever the ignition is on. A switch within the motor assembly applies this power to...
• Re: Subject: 86 Vanagon intermittently shuts off at speed
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 18 Mar 1999 10:45:20 -0500
  ...Ignition switch ($30 to replace) > 2. Air sensor ($450 for part) > 3. fuel filter > 4. Fuel pump > 5. Water in cooling system > 6. some...
• Re: '88 GL intermittent ignition miss (second update)
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Thu, 28 Nov 2013 11:03:53 -0800
  ...Did you know the > key-on power (terminal 15) from the ignition switch goes first to the > headlight switch? It branches on from there...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 15:23:57 -0700
  ...suggested the ECU (I've ruled out fuel pump relay and ignition switch). > > For those of you who are good at reading the circuit...
• Re: Random Instant Shutdown
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:06:20 -0400
  ...The ignition switch will be > used for cranking the starter but turning the key off won't stop the > engine with the bypass tool...