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• Re: Digijet ecu failures --- Help !
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sun, 12 Sep 1999 13:07:41 EDT
  ...I havent yet understood how a short to ground can cause the failure as the ECU switches the injectors to ground anyway and a...
• Re: lighted rocker switches/which side of the road?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 04:14:43 PDT
  Why minus driveline??? > >There would be no problems (other than finding the $$$) importing an RSA >Caravelle. If I had the funds I'd do...
• Re: Running on Tap Water
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 10:55:32 -0400
  ...It had two vacuum (pressure) switches to measure the engine vacuum (load) and a rpm input from the coil. As you stepped on it...
• Re: Headlight Switch - stuck on!
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 23 Mar 2005 21:29:33 -0700
  ...There are a lot of strange problems related to the light switches. Even a 94 jetta I had for several years had light problems...
• Re: drive from Oklahoma to Spokane, WA
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 5 Oct 2014 09:26:10 -0700
  ...All USA market Vanagons came with dual temp switches in the radiator. The 82 is a special case that came with 2 switch holes...
• Re: rear heater location (was Battery placement alternatives)
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Fri, 1 Oct 2010 08:15:04 -0700
  ...Maybe > you have the owner's manual? Information on the switches, including the > rear heater valve under the seat, is in there. > > Some folks...
• Re: Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Wed, 14 Sep 2005 19:59:44 -0400
  ...It has the two throttle switches. If you are going to keep the van, plan on replacing everything that is involved with fuel, air...
• Re: '86 Westy A/C Switch Desperately Needed
  Historical mailing list - Ray Reinhard
  Thu, 25 May 2006 13:01:24 -0700
  ...Note that these switches are UNIQUE TO WESTIES of roughly the > '85 to '87 vintage; a switch from a non-Westy vanagon will not...
• Re: Vibrations: the usual suspects
  Historical mailing list - Jim & Melody
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 22:07:06 -0600
  ...at about 70 kph, then at about 80 kph the vibration > switches to the front.( felt in steering wheel.) Tomorrow I will check > the...
• Re: One more maintenance item to keep a check on...
  Historical mailing list - Ron Semko
  Sun, 26 Nov 2000 15:40:12 -0500
  ...Sun, 26 Nov 2000 14:42:26 EST > >The throttle switch with the Digifant and the two switches on the Digijet. > >I have found...
• Re: do vanagons ever get stolen???
  Historical mailing list - John Tomljenovic
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 22:59:29 -0400
  ...Heres some nice kill switches, scroll down to the >bottom one: >http://www.magnumforceracing.com/ flaming_river_battery_switches.asp > >Phil Stanhope 84' Westy...
• No idle when engine cold
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 20 Apr 2020 14:53:13 -0400
  ...All looking good. - Timing good - Temp II sensor tested good - Throttle switches work fine - tested. - Idle control valve buzzes - O2 heated sensor produces voltage...
• Re: What's this broken connector?
  Historical mailing list - brett rueff
  Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:58:25 +0000
  ...Anyone know what it might be? Here > > You've got two brake light switches, one for each of the independent > brake hydraulic circuits. Looks...
• Re: Hmm. Headlights don't ...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 14 Nov 2010 16:37:21 -0800
  ...short it to bare metal nearby while the key and headlight switches are on. If that makes them come on, fix the end of...
• A genuine NOS Gedore tool for removing ACVW pull switches.
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Jan 96 13:47:32 +0100
  All, A while back i bought a new/old Gedore tool stock. Gedore is a German/Austrian Quality brand. These are screwdriver looking things...
• Re: Interior Lighting
  Historical mailing list - C. Blakeley Burgess
  Wed, 5 Aug 1998 21:59:01 PDT
  ...I used "compression switches" to activate them upon opening a door. The under-dash ones made finding dropped keys at night a breeze as...
• Re: VW cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Tue, 29 Sep 1998 12:12:08 +0200
  ...I just bought a new switch for the turn signals, which includes all necessary switches to control the cruise control unit. All other parts...
• Re: Friday Frivolity: "Bus" vs. "Van"
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Sat, 21 Nov 1998 11:22:08 -0500
  ...would flick on a few switches in some dim areas... but there are just some places the light never seems to shine... here's...
• Re: erratic running - Help requested
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 13 Jun 1999 12:48:41 -0400
  ...Up to '84s have two switches in plain sight, later ones have one switch buried underneath, but either way they make a (single) circuit...
• Throttle switch--lazy sometimes, per digitool
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 10:10:16 -0700
  ...If the accelerator is let off abruptly, it switches, but if the accelerator is let off normally, the switch doesn't come on. Sprayed...
• Re: Auxiliary Battery Installation II: Hawker Odyssey battery; need for higher amp relay
  Historical mailing list - Chris Earl
  Thu, 21 Aug 2003 02:33:05 -0400
  ...Below that it automatically switches off because it doesn't generate enough amps to recharge a deeply discharged battery. Since I'm likely to...
• Re: Headlight Switch Replacement (Melted Connector)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 05:55:32 EDT
  ...The switch price was bad enough ($US65), < < Wes, I have these switches listed on my _Vanagon Items Forsale_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/sales...
• Re: The two throttle valve switches, redux
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 07:25:55 -0700
  On 9/26/2007 6:28 AM Richard A Jones wrote: >> We know that the ECU >> decides that a low Pin 4 + rpm < 1500...
• Re: Vanagon Mirror replacement Option
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 17:07:14 -0700
  ...Power mirrors are on Ebay all the time as mirror switches. I've bought one on the Ebay as low as $25 each. They...
• Re: throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Mon, 11 Jan 2021 13:22:51 -0800
  The '85 1.9 can have either 2 separate switches or "single" switch (same as used on a 2.1) located under the throttle...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 16 Jan 2014 22:48:21 -0700
  ...Throttle body switches out of limits and need adjusting. " >> >> is it making contact at idle or not ? >> it either is, or it isn't...
• Re: battery kill switch
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 25 Aug 2012 06:43:58 -0700
  ...alistair On 2012-08-24, at 9:46 PM, Don Hanson wrote: > Most of the racer supply houses have main electrical switches that can...
• Re: 1.9 to 2.1 conversion question
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:27:14 -0700
  ...Did you use the 2.1 Tbody, too? I'm trying to think about what to do with the throttle switches if I use...
• Re: Passed Smog Test!
  Historical mailing list - Rodney L. Boleyn
  Thu, 08 Feb 1996 07:51:18 -0500
  ...Air Injection Plumbing > Air Diverter Valve > Vacuum Line Connections to Sensors/Switches I'm not clear on what some of these things are--can...
• BA6 heater question and FS
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth W. Wyatt
  Mon, 14 Oct 1996 16:49:17 -0400
  ...I'm sure I can test the blower but would like to check the furnace operation and switches. Also I will be selling this...
• Re: Surging at Idle (2.1 Digifant)
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Tue, 16 Sep 1997 16:58:20 -0700
  ...Check the adjustment and operation of the throttle switches, namely the throttle-closed switch. While you are at the throttle body, check for excessive...
• Zep,Kroil, PB Blaster,etc.
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 23 Dec 2000 22:48:57 -0600
  ...A Chicago and North Western RR track maintenance guy turned me on to Kroil, and they used it for freeing up frozen ( rusted ) switches...
• Re: 84 camper engine cuts with aircon
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Tue, 21 Jan 2003 13:35:11 -0500
  ...My importer mounted US unit doesnt even have a low pressure switch so you may not have these safety switches either. What refrigerant are...
• Re: hard start when warm
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 26 Oct 2003 17:39:51 -0800
  ...They should go to 2 brown wires that branch off to each of 2 oil pressure switches. Mark BillM wrote: > > It's been a...
• Re: Fuel pump relay cutout switch
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:23:12 -0800
  ...http://jones.colorado.edu/jones/VW/VWfuelpumpswitch.jpg (The other two switches control the cold start valve....) Richard
• Re: pick n pull
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 2 Apr 2008 12:50:56 -0700
  ...sun visor clips, rear view mirror if not rotted away AFM on engine, throttle body (including switches) if cheap Fridge, stove unit front turn...
• Re: Radiator Fan Thermal Switch question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 19 Aug 2012 10:39:59 -0700
  ...There are lower temp radiator switches you can install. The stock 2.1 rad temp switch is what I would recommend. The original 1...
• ignition cylinder replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 5 Jun 94 16:07:45 CDT
  ...In the meantime, I rigged my ignition using two light switches, like the kind one uses to turn on the lights inside of the...
• Re: hat-dance relay
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Tue, 30 Mar 1999 11:18:38 -0800
  ...Controls and Equipment, Switches: 1 - Lights [...] Depress the switch to the second stop to turn on the headlights (ignition on). To conserve battery power...
• Re: How do you remove the &*$%# Rear Heater Cover...remove seat???
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 22 Jul 2002 09:30:47 -0400
  ...This is probably the same thread as is used on the oil pressure switches? Would be a good spot to monitor coolant system pressure...
• Ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - cybor punk
  Sun, 12 Sep 2004 22:16:20 -0700
  ...I would have thought that the ignition switches would be similair if not the same as both vw's are 1985. I have tried...
• Re: Wiring color question
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Mon, 21 Oct 2013 10:55:48 -0700
  ...So those are only grounded when the ECM is "on" or ECM programming switches it to ground? What if I connected the brown/white...
• Re: Off topic Friday question on switches...
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Fri, 16 May 2014 10:03:37 -0600
  ...In this scenario, the switch has a timer that spins up your motor, waits a short amount of time, then switches to a higher...
• Re: SMART Keys and kill switches
  Historical mailing list - jdd
  Tue, 24 Apr 2007 08:12:09 -0400
  ...SMART Keys and kill switches > why not put the kill switch in such a way that its activated by locking > the > drivers door? All...
• Re: Camper Light power and ground
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Jan 2022 19:08:38 +0000
  ...One is grounded full time and the other goes to the door switches. For most the rear interior light is powered from the light...
• Re: A/C fan and burning smell
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 10 Aug 2015 18:47:41 +0000
  ...I have some some of those switches. I might need a picture of yours to make sure I get the right one. Jim On...
• Re: Info wanted RE: Country Homes Camper AC
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Wed, 2 Oct 2013 06:36:37 -0700
  ...Also, depending on the configuration, you may have to relocate / remove the air-conditioning control switches and patch the holes in the headliner where...
• Re: Audio/Music Upgrade Solved
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 31 Oct 2010 16:52:41 -0700
  ...He > flipped some switches around. Next thing I know, my BenTphone was playing > one of the 2000 music files through his speakers. > > Ben, I...
• Re: SPDT or DPDT switch?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 11 Apr 2010 11:52:39 -0700
  ...26 AM Troy wrote: > Hi folks: > > Just a quick question about switches: I need a switch that when toggled in one position will operates...
• Re: Headlight switch failure (possible solution)
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 06:09:09 PST
  ...Headlamp switches often overheat as the result of corrosion-induced resistance on the switch contacts. Over time enough resistance builds up to cause not...
• Re: 85 GL Radiator Fan Problem
  Historical mailing list - Marc Theune
  Sun, 4 Jun 2000 12:34:52 -0400
  ...wait for the engine to get really hot before > the fan switches on. > > my $.02 worth > > ===== > Sudhir Desai > desa4622@kettering.edu desa4622@yahoo.com...
• Re: interchangeable parts?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 16:59:51 -0500
  ...other parts fit our vanagons? > I have found widow and mirror switches, auto tranny interlocks, etc. > from > small VW cars. Any idea what else...
• Re: 1988 Camper Manual Download
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 3 Jul 2012 15:39:59 -0500
  Loren, the difference I noted was simply that the switches for selecting propane, 120 V A.C., or 12 V D.C. is moved...
• Replacing heater switch
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 27 Dec 2004 14:35:15 -0600
  ...It was so easy that it's worth mentioning the process for those suffering from malfunctioning switches. The switch cost about $5.50 at...
• Re: Electrical problem: wipers, blowers, headlights
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sat, 15 Apr 2017 09:44:31 -0700
  ...The ignition switch is actually several switches inside, one of which powers all of those things you mention. Mark Rick N wrote: > I have...
• Re: Disable oil pressure warning system
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 15 Jun 2014 11:48:42 -0700
  ...It was > going off before I installed the gauge and new switches, so it's either the > wiring or the control unit. Is there...
• 81 Westy interior electrics Part II
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Mar 1996 22:20:45 -0500
  Well I am reassured that there are no hidden fuses nor mystery switches. I got very diligent with my multi-meter and continuity tester...
• Parts for sale!
  Historical mailing list - CC
  Sat, 15 Apr 2000 03:10:09 CDT
  ...Other items like turn and tail lenses, mirrors, handles, door panels, alternators, glass, switches, gauges, heater cores, etc. Mostly from mid-80's vans...
• Re: Front heater fan
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 5 Aug 2001 16:26:40 -0700
  ...tested again > nothing...checked switch it was hot! so I swaped switches (rear for front) > same thing, so is the fan. While being there...
• Re: Ignition Kill Switch
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 4 Nov 2004 13:06:38 -0700
  ...I checked the archives but > didn't > find anything. > Jerry > > I have seen several with switches in the line of the wires going to...