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• Re: ADBQ
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 4 May 2003 15:59:00 -0400
  The one thing that hasn't been discussed is, when using BIG positive and negative wires, the potential to cause massive current flow from...
• Re: 2.4l Rebuilds
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 10 Feb 2004 11:33:04 -0500
  ...No middle seat (currently), Tiico engined. Lively on the roads. 91 Westy Syncro. With single middle seat (i.e. extra weight) stock 2.1...
• State age
  Historical mailing list - Mary Barbara
  Tue, 11 May 2004 12:12:20 +0000
  50 years young. Currently own an 83 air cooled vanagon, a 73 super beetle and a 71 squareback. Have owned VWs consistantly since I...
• Vanagon Sales Brochures
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 16:10:59 -0700
  ...One of these (1985) is currently available on eBay, but the seller is asking a little too much for the condition. Cheers, Jeff
• Re: Larger Wheels...
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Wed, 17 May 2006 12:08:02 +0200
  ...I have not mounted them yet as I currently lack the money for tires, though. Florian 87 westy
• Out Of Time And Patience
  Historical mailing list - Mark Baker
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 09:00:25 -0700
  ...line replacement might cost, ballpark? Thanks, Mark Baker '87 Vanagon GL, currently leaking gas and coolant on my driveway --------------------------------- Stay in the know. Pulse...
• Re: Come out of the closet, all
  Historical mailing list - Walt Oliver
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 21:11:40 -0500
  ...Former busses: '72 dual-Solex, '83.5 wbx, current is a '91 Carat. There's definitely some sort of artistic-or-slightly rebellious streak...
• Roadhaus Password
  Historical mailing list - Adam Butler
  Wed, 26 Dec 2007 10:34:16 -0600
  ...A first post for myself, currently located in Austin, Texas....traveling, musing and perfecting the westy lifestyle. Possibly heading out of town, possibly not...
• NVC Carfax VIN Request
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 31 Dec 2007 11:38:21 -0800
  Anyone have a current carfax subscription and the time to run a VIN for me? 1fafp42r94f136483 Thanks, TJ Hannink Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg...
• Clearance between rear cushion and rear AC cabinet
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Fri, 6 Jun 2008 14:28:14 -0400
  Hi All, I'm trying to figure out the maximum vlearance between the rear cushion and the rear AC cabinet, but currently my AC...
• Re: alt. light
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 7 Aug 2008 16:54:33 -0700
  It is most likely the alternator that is not generating current. Try another alternator. David --- dylan friedman <insyncro@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > Van has new...
• Re: Battery looses voltage
  Historical mailing list - Scott D Foss
  Mon, 19 Mar 2001 16:33:37 -0800
  ...another basic procedure, once you've determined that there is indeed a key-off current drain that is not from the clock, is to...
• Re: two red lights aren't on at start
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 22:26:37 -0500
  ...The alternator needs a tickler circuit to get it started -- that's the D+ terminal which must be supplied with a small 12v current...
• Re: Electrical Glitch causiing a dead Aux battery...more..
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 14:44:59 -0800
  ...But here's the Oddball deal... > > Many people gave me instructions on using my multimeter to trouble shoot > stuff like current drain, etc..Well...
• Re: Brake light circuit current with trailer, WAS: Re: No High Beams
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:39:21 -0700
  ...Brake light circuit current with trailer, WAS: Re: No High Beams > It's always been working. I'm sorry I'm so wordy, the...
• Re: Voltage leak found
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 1 Sep 2015 14:30:46 +0000
  ...So, using the keyed hot wire will draw very little or no current? I like the idea from a previous post that I could...
• Re: Fridge burner indicator light bright, then dim?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 7 Jan 2003 12:52:33 -0500
  ...Since the reference ground is not connected directly to the thermocouple, but rather through wires which carry current from the fridge fan and heater...
• Re: Tire Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 16:22:23 -0600
  ...That's the pressure I use on my current tires when I'm fully loaded. The 2 numbers are different in my case because...
• Re: Doors Closed, LED Dome Light Glows On. Solved?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 13 Feb 2014 16:53:53 -0800
  ...Doesn't happen now that I have added more LEDs to the circuit > (footwell etc). > > The low current draw must have been playing a...
• Re: Alternator continuous-duty rating?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 09:56:52 -0400
  ...Balmar would probably say "continuous" means 7x24 operation - something quite different. "Electrical output must provide adequate current for all normal continuous loads. Twenty-five...
• Re: Vanagon trivia question
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 3 Jul 2008 19:55:01 -0700
  ...Vanagon trivia question > > > > > > What is this? > > > > > > > http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/misterpolak/WBX_transplant/?action=view > > &current=BeeCatcher.jpg< > http://s16.photobucket.com...
• Re: Stereo Off; USB Device Current Draw Through Stereo
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 16 Dec 2017 17:42:08 -0800
  ...It uses a USB cable. > > My Alpine NON CD head unit + amplifier "maintenance" current draw when > turned off. Measurements are rounded up/down. I...
• Re: [Nearly Off-Topic] Seeking Battery Switch
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:45:38 -0700
  ...If > the terminal voltage of the combined batteries rises above the > alternator regulator setting, the alternator will reduce its field > current or shut off...
• Re: 87 Vanagon: 3rd choice for gauge
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 05 Jun 1996 03:33:04 -0700
  ...An active battery is one that can QUICKY (that's a rate) accept and deliver large current levels. New batteries are super active, old...
• Re: No Start Scenario
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Thu, 12 Mar 2015 11:45:16 -0700
  ...Unplug that connector and look at that pin. > > Mark > > John Goubeaux wrote: >> >> I replaced the ignition switch and then I checked for current at...
• Electrical Glitch causiing a dead Aux battery...more..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 14:28:19 -0800
  ...Many people gave me instructions on using my multimeter to trouble shoot stuff like current drain, etc..Well, I never could get any real...
• T-Shirt Update
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 9 Aug 2011 11:33:55 -0700
  ...We're currently at 41 if everyone comes through, so it's possible that we can get these for around $18/each. Current standings...
• Re: Updated Tail Lamps
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:01:36 -0400
  ...What's the ratio difference in light output between them and the stoplights? If I'm reading FMVSS 108 correctly, the currently allowed range...
• Re: halogen wisdom please
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Sat, 18 Jan 1997 20:08:04 -0500
  ...If the 100w bulb draws 7.6 amps it is below the rated current carrying capacity of the wire. Also I ran 140w bulbs...
• re no start.
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  23 Jun 1997 10:46:00 -0600
  ...Been there, done that, on my Yamaha, the GTI, the '78 and '86 Scirocco, several air cooled vans and bugs, and the current '89...
• Re: Aux battery kit from Bus Depot (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 23:56:17 -0500
  ...However it is specified as being capable of handling a fridge, which would draw a reasonable amount of current (especially some of the units...
• no power to A/C clutch
  Historical mailing list - Tom Callan
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 18:34:54 EDT
  ...Four wires to this cylindrical sensor and only one has current. Moving backwards - found no current to ac clutch - a red blue wire. Nothing...
• Re: current Wolfsburg model
  Historical mailing list - Jennifer
  Mon, 14 May 2001 13:14:26 -0500
  ...i dont think vw is currently offering any >>> '01 wolfsburg models, but my friend has a '98 Jetta3 wolfsburg.. bzzt. The Wolfsburg Edition Jetta...
• Re: public apology for the rant
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sim
  Thu, 5 Jul 2001 19:04:53 -0400
  ...then you can YELL! Matt New Cumberland, PA '81 Westy (current) '74 914 (current) '95 Nissan Altima (daily) '72 Fastback '83 Rabbit '79 Rabbit...
• Re: Vanagon Newbie
  Historical mailing list - Tanja Barnes
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 11:24:51 -0700
  ...I begin at the beginning of the archives and blow through to the current postings and it took me about four hours to read...
• Re: tires..again
  Historical mailing list - John C. Rodger
  Mon, 30 Dec 2002 14:24:35 -0500
  ...so far. > > Tom > 84Westy 1.9L > > > > "Michelin currently makes a 20575R14 > Load Range "D" that is currently > available. I was just in to a...
• Head lights round experiences with LED
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:33:21 -0400
  Hi folks, What is the current state of 7 inch round LED headlights that still look relatively stock? I’m hoping to avoid dark...
• Re: air conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 11 Aug 2015 22:03:54 -0400
  ...condition and history of the system, current symptoms, etc. Has it been converted to 134? What kind of oil is in it? On Tue...
• Re: The Syncros are Here... Almost
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:25:45 -0700
  ...doka@gmail.com> wrote: > My 4 Syncros have arrived and are currently cruising along I-5 on their > way to me! > > http://www.autostadtwest...
• Ball joints& tie rod ends
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:43:24 -0600
  ...are there any changes of ball joints within certain years?? I am currently away from my bentley, thanks!! Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy
• Update on Cracked Heads
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Tue, 16 Nov 2010 13:11:40 -0800
  ...It's not my engine of choice, but it meets my current budget and the local shop will support it. They're sourcing the...
• Re: Out goes the Norcold, in goes the Vitrifrigo
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Sun, 1 Nov 2009 17:36:54 -0500
  ...Rocket J Squirrel wrote: > Hi Karl, > > Current draw checked again, 3.6A after several minutes of operation. Two > instruments measuring the draw. >
• Re: Cheap Syncro-Columbus, OH
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:32:25 -0700
  You can not have too many Vanagons, especially Syncros! There is another one with an overheated Subaru conversion in Ohio on eBay currently as...
• Angel? How're the cross-winds?
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Wed, 6 Sep 1995 08:08:17 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Copley Currently ============= (604) 689-2660 Occupationally /_| |__||__| :| putta tobin@freenet.vancouver.bc.ca Challenged! O| | putta '-()-------()-' Circum-continental USA, Mexico, Canada 15,000 miles... '76...
• MPG for an 83 Westy 1.9 L WasserBoxer
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 Jan 97 14:02:36 PST
  ...Does anyone know what the City and Highway factory mileage specs are? I am currently getting about 18.5 MPG mixed driving. Byron Peratoner...
• EuroVan bra for sale....
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 06 Aug 1997 07:38:12 -0400 (EDT)
  ...had a friend give me a new bra for my EV. Currently the EV has a bra....a 4yr old one that I bought...
• Tornado in a Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Brett Delaney
  Tue, 9 Dec 1997 17:25:43 +1100
  ...Both my current D/Cab Transporter and ex TRISTAR had Tornado Type set up as standard. Brett Delaney 91 D/Cab Transporter
• Re: tools question;
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Sun, 22 Nov 1998 18:27:52 -0500
  ...TON rating for my '85GL! Of course, one SHOULD also keep current with AAA in this country. Never had to use it, but it...
• Re: need digital idle stabilizer transistor pn#/relays going crazy
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Thomas
  Sun, 14 Feb 1999 23:43:01 EST
  Austin, Did you read my earlier post on help for the fuel pump relay and current supply relay (the 2 relays in the black...
• Wanted: 2.1L parts
  Historical mailing list - Jason Denton
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 14:33:19 -0600
  ...I tried a 2.1L engine with 1.9L air/fuel parts.....doesn't currently work great. Thanks, jason [text/html]
• Dual carbs on stock 2000cc aircooled motor
  Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
  Fri, 28 Apr 2000 20:50:21 -0400
  ...I currently run a Weber progressive on a very tired motor that is being rebuilt Adam Puzerewski 81 Westy
• Re; EV Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 08:27:32 -0500
  OK- Uncle, I wasn't totally current on all the new EPA testing Laws in every state for privatley owned vehicles. SO-- In Mass...
• Throttle Cable Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Richard Ferguson
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 05:45:52 -0700
  Hi Volks, I'm thinking that the throttle cable may be a likely source of my current acceleration woes...is this an easy replacement...
• Re: Another coil fire
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 17 Oct 2000 00:40:47 -0400
  ...position, the circuit for the primary is >complete, this means a current will be drawn thru the primary and the coil David Beierl - Providence...
• Re: List Census
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 5 Jun 2001 15:23:30 -0700
  ...On Tue, 5 Jun 2001, Road Camper wrote: > OCCUPATION- English Lit major who currently analyzes numbers and schedules > at the big company that turns...
• Tires again
  Historical mailing list - Pam Browning
  Tue, 8 May 2001 18:31:25 -0400
  I currently have Bridgestone P195/75R14, they are not too old but I've got one that's already starting to break down. Tire...
• Re: FS: white '90 Carat on ebay.... currently $800
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 21:20:01 EST
  In a message dated 3/26/02 9:16:28 PM Eastern Standard Time, mjgarske@ATTBI.COM writes: > These biblical vanagon parts are purely...
• Re: Help:Little blue wire on alternator????89 Syncro GL
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 14 Dec 2003 13:04:39 EST
  ...Get that blue wire reconnected to the D+ terminal by whatever means possible; that conductor provides the excitation current to the alternator field. George
• Carfax?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 24 Dec 2003 06:51:56 -0800
  Does anyone have a current CarFax account that would be willing to run a VIN for me? Thanks, ===== TJ Hannink Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper...
• VW Vanagon T3 scale model
  Historical mailing list - Fedyk, Adam Ross (UMC-Student)
  Mon, 29 Mar 2004 07:15:37 -0600
  ...I know Schabek made one at one time but they currently only offer it in white. Thanks for any help.