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• Re: Electrical question (non-starting)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 24 May 2009 11:49:31 -0700
  ...Electrical question (non-starting) Robert, I was starting to go through all this complicated measurement stuff and replacing switches and all when my van...
• Re: Fan noise?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 11 Jun 2007 15:39:36 -0400
  ...The other 2 switches are close to what VW > fitted originally. The 1.9 as well as 1.6NA diesels use the highest temp...
• Re: Just replaced the throttle switch and am having drivability issues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 7 Feb 2006 18:23:43 -0500
  ...I can adjust it without dragging out a drop light,and dont need 2,3mm wrenches to adjust it,and the switches are ez...
• Re: Throttle Switch, Geology, and Happenstance?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Tue, 17 Feb 2015 10:50:00 -0500
  ...loss and surging issue, >> I thought to look toward the throttle switches. >> Here's what we found: >> >> do you see it? Image >> >> http://tinyurl...
• Re: Brake lights take alot of pushing to turn them on.
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:02:05 -0800
  Don't drain any at all, just lay down some plastic to protect the wires and components under the switches and be ready to...
• Re: [Nearly Off-Topic] Seeking Battery Switch
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 20 Sep 2012 19:19:51 -0700
  BTW, "You're really just adding complexity for almost no benefit." B-but I like baroque wiring and lots of switches and gauges. It...
• Re: Power Window problem
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Wed, 8 Apr 1998 22:49:59 -0400
  Another common problem with PW switches is burned contacts. If you can take the switch apart, do it. Clean the contact points and coat...
• Re: What Mini-Projects are going on?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 08:45:23 -0600
  ...New Dome light Oil Cooler Installation Birch Paneling Gage Installation Top Mount Roof Rack Awning installation Mud Flaps Lights and switches in bed areas...
• Re: Light switches
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 20:14:28 EST
  John; The first thing that jumped to mind is the ground cluster behing the fuse block. Leaking windshields cause corrosion here. When I cleaned...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch..
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 8 Jun 2000 06:32:19 EDT
  Yosh; You have two oil pressure sensing switches. The low pressure switch (4.4) must open between 2.2 and 6.5 psi. It...
• Low idle
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 6 Jun 2006 22:42:32 -0400
  ...BTW this is a 85 1.9L with the to throttle switches for reference. any help would be great. Next im off to the...
• Re: Old wiper motor parks, New doesn't
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 6 Apr 2007 08:31:21 -0700
  ...ignition switch. > > What we call the ignition switch actually has 5 switches inside of it > only 1 that powers the ignition. 3 do other...
• Re: Rebuilding Vanagon Electric Windows or How To Go Into Debt Quickly
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 28 Apr 2005 21:06:43 -0700
  ...Both the driver's side and passenger side switches were very stiff, especially when cold, so at $50 for a new pass. side one...
• Re: Attn: Electrical Gurus! (I searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Fri, 30 Mar 2007 18:39:08 -0500
  ...A SPDT center-off toggle switch would probably do what you want. > What are the stock fan speed switches rated at? 12V DC, but...
• Re: Cockpit of a C-141
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Mon, 28 May 2007 12:34:55 -0700
  ...You know, I bet if someone took all the various indicators, switches, > gauges, and buttons we've all collectively added to our vans and...
• Re: instrument panel short = no start?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 6 Nov 2014 11:40:20 -0800
  ...The switches are not causing > the problem, neither is the speedo induction sender. > > I'm lost re. the wiring diagram and why an instrument...
• Re: Looking for a fog light switch kit - Any vendors have one?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 09:48:28 -0500
  ...Bus Depot >told me pretty much the same thing. > >Any vendors or individuals out there that have one of these switches >gathering dust on...
• Re: Odometer stopped
  Historical mailing list - van man
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 16:48:35 -0700
  ...To take it out completely you have to disconnect the wires to the various switches, speedo cable, etc. Putting it back together is just...
• westy help please
  Historical mailing list - Sam Williams
  Sat, 22 Mar 2003 21:45:32 EST
  ...How do you work the refrigerator? In front of the stove is a series of switches, what do they do? I do not think...
• Re: SOLUTION: Stuck in Durango, CO, with Possible Altitude Related Problem
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 12 May 2005 18:30:55 -0600
  ...BTW if you have a rotary mazda, I have rigged two of them with switches in the dash for the fuel pump. It seems...
• Re: Puking Oil from Oil Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Paul Mitchum
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 16:46:40 -0800
  ...Replace the cooler hoses and the two oil pressure switches while you've got it drained. They're cheap. :-) (Don't ask me how...
• Backing with tinted windows
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:21:01 -0800
  ...rear of the van and have a switch ( I have some switches right under the drivers seat in my van..) to turn it on...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 14:37:20 -0700
  ...Engine stalling at high speed >> >> The 2 separate throttle switches was replaced with the single cam switch >> somewhere mid 84. All 85's have...
• Re: Idle switch
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 26 Dec 2006 09:32:43 -0500
  ...I know the 84 switches on top > are NO. > > > > > > Ron, those switches are not available unless you can find a good used one. > It...
• Re: Idle switch
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 25 Dec 2006 13:57:42 -0500
  ...There are no switches on top of my throttle. The part >number is 025 906 017. This number is on the plastic plate that...
• Re: head lamp relay upgrade
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 28 Mar 2004 16:11:56 -0800
  ...That explains why you are burning up headlight switches now that you have added more lights. Frank needs to make the installation instructions clearer...
• Re: Rear Hatch Switch?
  Historical mailing list - Cliff Ober
  Thu, 13 May 1999 09:50:30 -0500
  ...I don't recall the switch ever operating the dome light like that done by the other door switches. Also the PO installed the...
• Re: testing relays
  Historical mailing list - David Del Ben
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 08:24:38 +1100
  It is more than likely just cycling in and out on the High Pressure or Low Pressure protection switches. Doesn't sound like a...
• Re: Molluscs, Grebneffs, Lat 45 and other EnZed delights.
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Fri, 17 May 2002 08:18:57 -0700
  ...the > Al (Aorangi) > > Survives on Vegemite until noon each day then > switches to double brown for > the afternoon. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? LAUNCH - Your Yahoo...
• Re: Instrument lamp replacement
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 18 May 2007 06:02:33 EDT
  ...you doing for the bulb & socket replacement of the two heater switches ? I have NEVER been able to find a source for these. VW...
• Re: Electrical connection prep.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Fri, 10 Apr 2020 15:10:29 -0700
  ...including card-edge connectors, > D-type connectors, MIL-spec connectors, signal switches, etc. > > Stabilant 22 is an initially non-conductive amorphous-semiconductive > polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropyline...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 17 Jan 2014 00:27:41 -0500
  ...Throttle body switches out of limits and need adjusting. Anyone have any ideas about this? Thanks, John
• Re: Removing the A/C duct work
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 20 Jun 2013 13:50:28 -0500
  ...The dual rear > fans get power right from the alternator for the higher settings instead > of long wires running from the dash switches. > > The...
• Re: Throttle position switch COVER!! Who knew ??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Aug 2012 12:40:43 -0400
  ...My ETKA just shows the 1.9 switches. No cover. It fits really well and has a weep hole. I used some RTV but...
• Re: Backup Lights Always On, Stiff Shifter. "Selector shaft, modifications" P 35.60a
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:07:39 -0700
  ...one, I'm going to find one of those huge scissor switches and use that for my back up lights. like this: http://electricmuseum...
• Differential Lock curiosity
  Historical mailing list - Joe Friedrichs
  Tue, 1 Dec 1998 10:40:57 -0500
  ...Front differential lock or disengaging rear wheels? It has the recesses in the dash for two other switches but only the one switch exists...
• Re: Oil pressure switch problem
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 17:09:19 -0700
  ...When I accelerate back > above 2000-2500 rpm, the light and the buzzer go off. > > I have changed both switches (high and low) now...
• Re: Infinity Multispeed Wipers
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 31 Dec 2002 14:44:26 +1300
  ...s) with an infinitely variable sweep rate up to fast wipe. Switches itself off too. must work well to be offered standard... you'd...
• Last call for Factory 2.1 liter waterboxer engines....
  Historical mailing list - Firstname Lastname
  Tue, 11 May 2004 10:15:24 -0400
  ...new oil cooler,water pump,flywheel and oil pressure switches. And also come with a new thermostat. See the link below for info and...
• Re: Reverse Lights not working - 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 08:15:41 -0400
  ...description bothered me somehow, and it just hit me why -- these switches have a rubber diaphragm between the plunger (which is quite a clever...
• Re: Cruise control diagnosis progress - ambient temp?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Wed, 1 Nov 2006 07:48:40 -0800
  ...Pedal switches good. Removed vacuum pump and put 12V to it. It runs noisily, but doesn't seem to pull any discernible vacuum. Should...
• Re: Anyone know of a good Westy LED ceiling light they like?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 20 Oct 2020 08:35:37 -0700
  ...in other words four switches on vent plate, three used, for light strip outside, the one over kitchen, and the one on the valence...
• Re: throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 11 Jan 2021 23:06:12 -0700
  ...Does anyone know if the switches >> are under the throttle body and if I need to remove the throttle body to get >> to them...
• Running Lights Dark
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Tue, 21 Aug 2018 18:21:57 -0700
  ...Any diagnostics I can do with a voltmeter, as I understand those M-pin switches are hard to come by and don't want...
• Re: Part Friday -- Headlight Switch Hazard
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 29 Apr 2017 02:35:55 +0000
  ...to assume, which is why I pulled the switch. > > And those switches changed over later than some stuff, so my 87 does have > > the...
• Re: Off topic Friday question on switches...
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Fri, 16 May 2014 17:20:01 -0400
  To Gnarlodious, Your discussion of three-phase electric motors (far beyond my knowledge) rings authoratitive. I don't mind "Two-Phase" for a 240V...
• Re: Fridge Not Working on A/C - Relay?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 3 Jul 2013 22:06:47 -0400
  ...Verify switches set correctly and thermostat turned clockwise. The fan is entirely independent, controlled by a thermoswitch on the condenser fins behind the fridge...
• Re: new switch
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Thu, 31 May 2012 16:58:56 -0400
  ...All switches are shown in their off or >> mechanically neutral position. >> >> Yrs, >> d >> >
• Mystery Switch
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:29:00 -0500
  ...It is not one of the brake light switches - they screw into the brake master cylinder itself, but this is actuated by the pedal...
• Re: AC parts
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 8 Jun 1999 07:22:05 -0400
  ...The compressor, > compressor bracket, wiring harness, front switches, condensor, and > the black relay are all gone or spoken for. > > However, I still have the...
• Cruise Control (Non-working) 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Heidcamp
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 13:59:03 -0600
  Since Dave has posted looking for the switches to put cruise into a Westy. I figured now would be a good time to ask...
• Re: Battery Mfg. Warranty Charging Voltage
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Sat, 12 Oct 2002 08:13:03 -0700
  ...200mA, to ensure a full charge 3) The charging program now switches over to "float charge" stage at a voltage limit of 13.6...
• Where to aim the headlights? SA grill.
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 10:22:00 -0700
  ...i have the wires and relays and switches and fuses and lights and holders and beer and much more stuff. Now so i don...
• Re: Still doesn't add up, was: Re: [Syncro] Oil pressure mystery, resolved???
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Tue, 1 Oct 2002 11:10:29 -0600
  on a lot of vw watercooled engines there are two oil pressure switches. one up on the head and one at the filter/oil...
• Re: backup light switch
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 04:14:40 +0100
  ...it doesn't - do they really have transmission mounted reverse light switches on Syncro's? Clive ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stan Wilder" <wilden1@JUNO.COM...
• Re: Westy wants to cruise, but ...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 20:58:29 -0400
  ...No dip switches, etc. I've decided to install this unit on my 7 passenger automatic and keep looking for a good deal for...
• Re: New owner issues - '85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Larry Edson
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 09:47:49 -0700
  ...I haven't messed with the air conditioning switches but I think my son did. Coincidence? Larry sonofed@karmannghia.org www.ghiatwins.homestead.com...
• flashing to pass, spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 25 Aug 94 11:57:57 CDT
  ...didn't show up until the New Revised steering column and switches of the 1975 buses. but i am old, and it was a...
• Re: early bus parts for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Jun 1996 13:23:54 -0400
  ...But, I do have transaxles, reduction gears, front ends, doors, bumpers, windows, popouts, switches, relays, guages, and more. I do travel to SF a...
• Re: temp and leak
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 27 Apr 1996 15:04:13 -0400
  ...had the heads replaced a >a few months ago and last month had the two oil pressure switches >replaced. Now, a third leak developed...