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• 1.9L engine parts
  Historical mailing list - Connor McBryde
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 15:46:03 -0500
  ...Bosch factory rebuilt 90 amp alternator with remaining warranty Bosch ignition wire set Bosch distributor cap, rotor Bosch oxygen sensor, single wire Water pump...
• Re: Scraping steering wheel - not screws
  Historical mailing list - Neil Crawford
  Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:55:09 -0700
  ...I've adjusted the ignition switch housing up and down multiple times. Nothing doing. The latest swheel is from an '86. Since I'm...
• Phantom power drain: Accessories work with key out...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 18:36:51 -0700
  ...I also tried swapping the > ignition switch with a brand new unit but that didn't help either. > > The van is a very early...
• Re: A Ghost in the machine
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:27:41 -0600
  ...The one from GoWesty,for example, is wired into the ignition to automatically lock and unlock the doors. Look behind your glove box and...
• Now it's happened to me too.
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 24 May 1999 01:28:00 +0200
  ...Well, I can tell you, its not the head gaskets (phew), not the Syncro tranny (double phew), but one other common failure, the ignition...
• Thanks to the list
  Historical mailing list - Connal Hughes
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 22:59:27 EST
  Thanks to some wonderful list advice, I replaced my ignition switch this weekend (also thanks to an overnight package from Vanagain). While I was...
• Re: how to HOT-WIRE a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Folkman Jr.
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 11:56:34 -0600
  ...What he ended up doing was pulling out the ignition switch and taking it to the dealer and had them make a key from...
• Re: '88 GL ignition miss, stalling
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 11 Feb 2014 11:56:10 -0700
  ...recovers from > the stall I would recommend you look at the ignition switch circuit. > > > > On 2/10/2014 4:12 PM, Gregory Smith wrote...
• Re: ECU and starting question
  Historical mailing list - most david
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 14:48:57 -0700
  ...This pin > also has a wire that connects itself to the ignition coil's terminal #15. On the > diagram the wire that feeds the...
• Re: 85 Vanagon Morning Starting Issues...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 5 Aug 2016 09:36:22 -0400
  Had cold start issues are usually the result of poor ignition, mixture, or engine compression deficiencies. For the ignition you want to check the...
• Re: radio
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:00:21 -0800
  ...I plan on wiring it > directly to the battery so that it will operate without the ignition or key > in the slot. Isn't...
• Re: Steering wheel locked after replacing blower motor
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Fri, 20 May 2011 23:24:43 -0200
  Not sure what you mean by unlocking the ignition. ( I feel so dumb ). I did not unfasten the ignition switch from the steering column...
• Re: Smacked the steering wheel and the van died
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:08:49 -0700
  I'm betting that its your ignition switch. Try waggling the key back and forth with the motor running - if it cuts out, you...
• Re: Low Beams out, Where to Look?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 25 Nov 2004 22:15:45 -0700
  This sounds to me like the ignition switch problem. It's accessed by removing the plastic steering column shrouds (2, upper and lower-2...
• Re: Aux. Battery Works! Yay!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 30 Aug 2008 13:53:58 -0700
  ...When you say the "ignition" worked, do you mean the oil etc. lights on the dash came on? Likely you do. I guess anythings...
• Re: Replacing Starter on 85 Vanagon - Jackstands or Ramps ?-The bypass button.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:45:17 -0700
  ...Since the ignition circuit is not designed to carry that load, including the circuit within the fuse block you may be adding future failures...
• Re: Key in power - no start situation
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Thu, 4 Nov 2021 20:00:16 -0500
  ...It clearly seemed like an electrical issue, but after > replacing the ignition switch, safety switch at the transmission (it’s an > automatic), the starter...
• Re: HELP: Engine stopped
  Historical mailing list - Fuzzy :philippe
  Mon, 11 Jul 2016 17:01:52 -0700
  ...Last time the engine died, when I turned the ignition key to the >> on >> >>> position, the fuel pump didn't engage for the 1...
• Bosch fuel pump history, and: Fuel Primer?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 5 May 2000 10:17:01 -0400
  ...Thus, the fuel rail was 'primed' prior to ignition. If you got vapor lock, you could repeatedly turn the ignition key from off to...
• Re: keys
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Wed, 8 Dec 2004 17:13:54 -0800
  ...Later Vanagons and Syncros used the ignition >key, and used the same wafer positioning and geometry as other Vanagon >locks. In many cases, the...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 19 Apr 2008 20:48:13 -0700
  ...When the ignition switch is turned to position 15, (ign.) 12V goes to a connection on the primary side of the ignition coil. From...
• Re: Help in salt lake
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Sun, 24 Mar 2019 14:26:35 +0000
  ...The mechanic at European Master Tech found the ground from the ignition had melted insulation. He ran a new ground in addition to a...
• Re: What's a Hall sender do?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 8 Apr 2013 18:54:08 -0400
  ...Otherwise it passes the pulse straight through to the ignition module on the firewall which generates the ignition primary pulse that drives the coil...
• Re: electrical woes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Sat, 31 May 1997 23:02:44 +0000
  ...Then the instrument panel lighted with >>ignition key off and the headlight switch on. However, with the van >>running, no instrument panel lights, no...
• Re: CA 81-83 air cooled Fuel Injection & Ignition System
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 15:09:25 -0400
  ...I am sure it would be cheaper to run a Pertronix (or equivalent ignition) but the OEM system has proved itself over the long...
• Re: Steering wheel locked after replacing blower motor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 20 May 2011 22:12:01 -0400
  At 09:24 PM 5/20/2011, Phil Menchions wrote: >Not sure what you mean by unlocking the ignition. ( I feel so dumb >). I...
• Re: Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 30 Oct 1994 16:44:41 -0700 (MST)
  ...Is this electronic ignition? Electronic ignition usually runs spark gaps of at least 40 normally, often 60. Don't know much about waterboxers, but...
• Re: ground wires/strap (85 vanagon)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 May 1996 10:55:01 -0400
  ...Ground strap goes from there to the bdy by the ignition coil. Dennis
• Re: GAUGES
  Historical mailing list - puzerewski
  Tue, 21 Nov 2000 14:21:04 -0500
  ...Re: [VANAGON] GAUGES > Scott, > > Bosch makes a rev-limiting ignition rotor. At a preset RPM, it disconnects > the ignition path to the distributor cap...
• Re: Question About ECU Programing
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 31 Oct 2003 09:52:59 -0500
  ...The Digifant takes care of ignition timing directly while the Digijet still uses a mechanical/vacuum advance/retard system. Digifant idle stabilizing is by...
• Re: Replacing Starter on 85 Vanagon - Jackstands or Ramps ?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:47:36 -0500
  ...He replaced the ignition switch also, which had a seam on the plastic housing that had spread open (how that would happen I do...
• Re: Ignition Switch "Su" Power
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:50:29 -0500
  ...The first one is controlled by ignition switch circuit 15 to power the ECU, and the second one is commanded from inside the ECU...
• Re: Short in the starter circuit somewhere.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 11:07:02 -0500
  ...Thought it was the ignitionswitch, cause sometimes rattling the key > helped. > > Tried today to unplug the connector from the ignition switch, and > with a...
• Re: (1) Knocking CV's (2) Ignition Switch Housing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 27 Oct 2023 15:53:18 +0000
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• Sudden Windshield Wiper Failure
  Historical mailing list - Jack Agnew
  Fri, 13 Jan 1995 16:41:18 -0800 (PST)
  ...Turned out to be a partial (but enough) failure of the IGNITION switch! <Going off dejected.... why me?? allways with the wierd stuff... why...
• Re: burned vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 11:00:06 -0700
  While I admit that the bonding resin in fiberglass DOES burn, it's ignition temperature is rediculously high to BLAME the fire on the...
• Re: Engine cut off- 90' Westy
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Ford
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 22:38:20 -0500
  Rob, Sounds like the ignition switch, had it happen to me. Anybody have a lot on their keychains? It'll happen to you! Contacts...
• Re: ignition? injection?
  Historical mailing list - Deborah Walters
  Sun, 5 Jan 2003 16:48:25 -0500
  Today I tested the spark plug wires, and one was showing an ohm reading of 13,000 instead of 6,000, so I changed...
• Re: Fridge update
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 5 Oct 2005 15:08:14 -0400
  ...my dometic cables where they make the 90 degree bend.I suppose some electricity excapes at times and may make ignition a bit tougher.
• Re: Ignition Switch Procedure? - Thanks!
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 12:47:52 +0000
  Wow, lots of quick repsonses on this one. There are just too many to thank individually, so thanks to all who responded. I'll...
• Re: Electrical Unsolved Mysteries
  Historical mailing list - mark keller
  Tue, 11 Nov 1997 05:58:46 -0400
  ...So when the headlights are left on, and you turn off the ignition, ONLY the parking lights remain on. So this function could be...
• Re: Ignition problem?
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sun, 15 Oct 2000 09:53:55 -0500
  ...So it looks to me that the ignition is cut off randomly. This problem comes and goes but when it acts up its no...
• Re: Another D15 connector failure example- The fix!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 20 Feb 2022 08:48:57 -0800
  ...One question though, why isn’t the ignition circuit fused? Alistair > On Feb 20, 2022, at 7:41 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com...
• Re: Cause of weak spark?
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sat, 19 Sep 2015 19:14:34 -0700
  ...If that's the problem, which I strongly suspect, yours can probably be brought back by cleaning and resoldering the joints in the ignition...
• Re: need some help with a electricle/wiring issue
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 08:03:36 -0700
  ...since i did this it seemed to correct the > symptom when the key is out of the ignition. > > thanks > J > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL...
• Re: Ignition turned "off", engine stays on. Pull up handbrake engine goes off??
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 21:49:12 -0700
  ...The engine idled perfectly with ignition switch off. When I pulled up the hand brake, the engine off. I also noticed the " ! " light didn...
• 1985 ignition lock cylinder install help
  Historical mailing list - Laura Mangan
  Wed, 23 Aug 2017 17:16:54 -0400
  Hi all, In need of assistance installing a new ignition lock cylinder in 85 1.9l vanagon. I've got the old, broken one...
• FS: NOS Rear Hatch Lock & matching Ignition Lock Cylinder w/ 2 factory keys 86-92
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 28 Jan 2011 21:30:40 -0800
  ...list $120 Ignition Lock Cylinder is listed at Van Cafe for $65.00 P/N 357905855B You would still need to pay a locksmith...
• Re: Wiring in a new Stereo Unit
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 17:54:40 -0600
  ...The main power is always on, and that provides > "memory power." The "Ignition" lead only acts at a signal to use that source > for...
• The idle speed controller is not in the ECU on the 2.1. It is a separate controller located in front of the passenger side tail light. It can be easily integrated into a 1.9 to eliminate that almost useless advance the ignition timing before it stalls stabilizer and the auxiliary air regulator along with those AC and PS idle booster solenoid valves. Dennis
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Fri, 7 May 2010 10:57:13 -0400
  ...It can be easily integrated into a 1.9 to eliminate that almost useless advance the ignition timing before it stalls stabilizer and the...
• Re: engine swaps... VR6
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 10 Nov 2002 00:52:12 -0500
  ...As to the "ignition coil pack"...not all VR6 engines used it (it was introduced in 93, prior to that they used distributers.)
• Re: Name your price for used 85 1.9L parts!-Looks like all the parts are SOLD!
  Historical mailing list - Weibel, Pius
  Mon, 28 Nov 2005 12:16:27 -0600
  ...assist pump ignition control module bleeder valve for coolant system (2) Coolant system hose brackets (each for 2 hoses) digital ignition stabilizer oxy sensor...
• Strange clock display
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:30:38 -0500
  ...Ever since I got the Vanagon I noticed the digital clock on the dash seemed to work ONLY when the ignition was off. As...
• Re: Electrical question from the laziest guy in the room
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 1 Dec 2013 17:07:21 -0800
  ...unplug connector plug from back of ignition switch. 3. plug your known- good/ new ignition switch onto the plug. 4. turn 'new' ign sw...
• Re: Headlight Warning Buzzer??
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Sun, 16 Aug 1998 01:42:45 -0400
  ...When the ignition is on, both sides of the buzzer see +12vdc, when you turn > off the ignition and the running lights are still...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 19 Apr 2008 22:16:09 -0700
  ...A failed ignition switch is the > > kind of think that can stop a nice trip dead in its' tracks! > > > > Dan did you replace it...
• Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 29 Sep 2014 12:10:28 +0000
  ...I had new plugs >>>>> installed and went thru the entire ignition system and all ran perfect - >>>>> idle and at 3000 rpm per Tencent. Even...
• Re: gremlins in ignition
  Historical mailing list
  15 Jan 97 07:54:23 PST
  When I replaced my coil on my Hall ignition CA '80 Westi, I was told, and Bentley sorta concurred, that I also needed to...
• interesting problem ... solved
  Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
  Thu, 20 May 1999 13:12:48 -0500
  ...Checked ignition wires and computer connections per Bently manual instructions. Replaced spark plugs and distributor cap, and problem went away for a few days...
• Re: No start
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 2 Jun 2016 18:20:56 -0400
  ...No start I have written up a number of posts about how you cannot trust any ignition switch except the German ones from certain...