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• Re: the cat did it (solved)
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Tue, 5 May 1998 03:29:34 EDT
  ...but it should have popped the dipstick off > > or blown oil out somewhere. ?? Except that BOTH oil pressure switches indicate when oil pressure is...
• lighted rocker switches/which side of the road?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sat, 26 Aug 2000 22:46:16 PDT
  Top right.....? You're driving on the wrong side of the road down there??? My headlights turn on and off with the switch on...
• Front Heater Box Overhaul
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 01:09:49 -0800
  ...inside electrical plugs, specifically the cylindrical connectors for the climate/ac switches? I need to replace one of the female terminals, but can't...
• Re: A/C Swich for '86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 10 Sep 2005 11:23:50 EDT
  ...a jar of Vaseline?) > > Ray > i have a bunch of those switches, plus other ones too.. you need the ones that are in the...
• Re: Dead 83.5 Westy (injector power)
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 17:37:17 -0400
  ...Most remote starter switches will have enough cable on them to enable you to keep the switch on the back bumper or thereabouts. Jonathan...
• Re: can spliced AC lines possibly work?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:16:17 -0400
  ...Said it worked if he jumpered it, sounds like one of the pressure switches is bad. Or he could have been making it all...
• Re: Brake MC ?
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sun, 14 Dec 2008 20:30:08 -0800
  ...One comes with all the > > > switches and says"German"..the other is ''economy''.. So > > > would I regret not spending the extra $ ? Why the large...
• Re: headlight switch
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 18 Mar 2025 06:53:49 -0700
  ...They offer Meyle switches, the previous one that broke so easily was Febi. When I received the part and opened the box one of...
• Re: Back-up lights
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 30 Oct 2013 21:33:22 -0700
  ...The automatics > have > > their back-up light switches at the shifter console. Whereas, the manual > > trans have their switches at the nose come area...
• Re: Replacing radiator Fan Thermo switch questions
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Mon, 23 Aug 2021 08:37:59 -0700
  ...I read an old post from Mark Drillock talking about the several different switches that were available 12 years ago & a problem w/ using...
• Oil light and warning
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 18 Nov 2015 15:30:28 -0600
  ...The oil pressure switches are readily available, but the circuit board that goes in the dash pod is not. It seems to be NLA...
• Re: Time to replace headlight?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 4 Dec 2012 02:36:04 -0500
  ...ever. > >Should I start by ordering new bulbs, or by cleaning >switches/connections/grounds? Peter, you should be able to get new sealed-beam...
• Re: 85 WBX stalling; A/C related part needed
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 30 May 2000 13:37:59 -0400
  I think I remember a picture in the Bentley that shows two switches (solenoids) side by side with the "air" lines teed together. I...
• Re: rear heater blower only works on high.. any thoughts?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 24 Oct 2004 22:47:36 -0400
  ...all went well but the used fan i got only works on high! I have two fan switches one known to be good and...
• Re: new vw rotten unvieled.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 22:51:49 +1300
  ...it was a Toyota it wouldn't have knobs and the switches would never fail or break anyway. Google Toyota Estima 2006... >And..........there...
• Re: Kill Switches: Question: Does Defense attract Offence ???
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 14 Aug 2005 11:45:52 -0500
  ...Kill Switches: Question: Does Defense attract Offence ??? > If we were talking about a Lexus, or BMW I would understand this rash of > ridiculous conversation...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 15:00:29 -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: 86 fueling problem
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 1 Jun 1999 10:29:10 -0700
  ...fuel spilling out from the filler pipe the moment the nozzle switches off. Happens with every nozzle / gas station. Any idea ? Was there a...
• Re: Running Diesel Engines on Propane
  Historical mailing list - gmbulley
  Sat, 28 Aug 1999 10:05:48 -0400
  ...So this vehical starts on diesel until warm then switches to propane. and of course if you run out of propane back to diesel...
• Re: Doing a 1.9l to 2.1l swap
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 3 May 2000 22:34:35 -0400
  ...don't see any way to use the double >throttle position switches from the old throttle body (no way to mount them), >but I...
• Auto Elect Shop Reccomendation Needed - Arizona or ?
  Historical mailing list - Chase
  Sat, 28 Sep 2002 19:24:49 -0600
  ...In a perfect world I would find one shop that is expert in; - Vanagon Charging systems - Multiple Battery Installation (switches / isolators, battery charger, upgraded...
• Re: Headlights and Grounds
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sun, 13 Feb 2005 17:18:54 -0800
  ...Relays would come in if you are using higher current lamps that you don�t want the heavy current going through your switches. VW...
• Re: dual battery switch
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 15:48:02 -0600
  ...It switches everything, so there's no messing with wiring changes besides the wires to the switch. It is installed behind the driver's...
• Re: Power window problems---almost forgot
  Historical mailing list - Rajesh Injety
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 08:33:39 -0800
  ...the you might wanna cover the spot where the power window switches where. or you could just locate a whole other door panel that...
• Re: Newly operational AC just died...
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 09:55:30 -0700
  ...the Bentley is that it shows separate high and low pressure switches, but on later models (at least on my '90) it's a...
• Re: Alarming Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Frank Terhaar-Yonkers
  Wed, 26 Aug 1998 07:24:00 -0400
  ...On the GL, since the sliding door and hatch are part of the interior light circuit, no pin switches were required. The alarm itself...
• dashboard removal
  Historical mailing list - Mark M. Schirmer
  Sun, 7 Jan 1996 19:08:27 -0500 (EST)
  ...in place -disconnect the switches and pull the wires down so they dangle freely below the dash (plug the switches back in or mark...
• Re: ELECTRICAL: need help diagnosing non-working brake/backup lights
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Sat, 11 Oct 2014 07:45:49 -0700
  ...either. > > Since neither are working, it could of course be the switches on the MC, > but they are both relatively new and, in the...
• Re: new syncro accessories website: www.thelowestgear.com
  Historical mailing list - Werner Schink
  Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:29:56 -0700
  ...You will also find difflock switches, actuators, stainless steel brackets etc. I am developing a couple more items that wil be available in a...
• Re: Soldered Connections
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Jan 1999 09:30:27 EST
  ...Ever wonder why those Vanagon power window switches go bad? The connections are soldered and they break. Ken Wilford Van-Again John 3:16
• Re: sporadic high beam prob on 85
  Historical mailing list - j fritz
  Tue, 6 Jul 1999 18:10:23 -0500
  ...It switches on >> sometimes but not others. The flash function is ok as well. Disassembeled >> the headlight switch from the dash while the wife...
• Re: Fridge Kaput?
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Wed, 14 Jun 2000 04:50:42 -0400
  ...Yes, I know that the light does not > come on, I checked if all the switches are the right place, its plugged in > under...
• Mysterious Refridgerator fan? Help.
  Historical mailing list - Jason Denton
  Mon, 22 May 2000 18:11:14 -0500
  ...All the switches are turned off so it is not (supposed to..) run off the battery. I found that it only does this when...
• Re: I Love My New Cruise Control (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 31 May 2006 08:04:47 -0700
  ...to pull the servo on mine to see what the DIP switches are set to, it's running so perfect I don't want...
• Re: MPG and HEADS
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Jan 2000 21:51:18 EST
  ...It seems that alot of mechanics felt that 1.9l Vanagons just didn't need throttle position switches as they have been removed or...
• Re: Looking for a fog light switch kit - Any vendors have one?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 24 Nov 1998 23:41:36 -0800
  ...Bus Depot > > told me pretty much the same thing. > > > > Any vendors or individuals out there that have one of these switches > > gathering dust on...
• Fw: Re: Emission Failure - Excess Hydrocarbons - Oxygen Sensor? (
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 28 Apr 2000 23:19:56 EDT
  ...Check that the throttle switches are working and causing the computer to switch to idle mode, no click, no idle mode. From all my...
• Re: Remote Start Hookup - '88GL w/Manual Tranny
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 15 Dec 2013 17:02:42 -0500
  ...But you can buy mechanics' remote start switches in any FLAPS, so if you don't want to go the plain clip lead route...
• Re: Off topic Friday question on switches...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 16 May 2014 09:23:54 -0700
  ...Off topic Friday question on switches... > > I have an induction-motored thickness planer, running on 220 single > phase power...It came with a magnetic...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Nov 2015 22:29:36 -0500
  ...BTDT enough with bad switches I get them from the dealer. Pricey but the aftermarket stuff is just not consistent and the dealer one...
• Oil pressure switch confusion, '86 Caravelle
  Historical mailing list - Johan Nyberg
  Sat, 27 Jun 1998 18:32:09 +0100
  ...1.8 bar switch, or that (wild hypothesis) the pre '87 switches were white and .9 bar, etc. etc. Ken Wilfy, I think you...
• Re: Headlights don't work, why?
  Historical mailing list - Richard M. Myers
  Mon, 5 Oct 1998 20:23:15 -0700
  ...Junkyards have plenty of switches (make sure replacements have the correct # of terminals). I got mine off an Audi. You can test your current...
• Re: AC makes screaching sound
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 19 Feb 2001 17:12:07 EST
  ...Turn the AC switches off inside the van. Start engine. Does it still screech? The AC clutch should have disengaged. In some situations, the...
• Re: heater controls
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 7 Jun 2004 19:00:50 -0700
  ...the dash controls are pushed to the left, and both fan switches are completely to the left, I feel air coming in from the...
• Re: Clutch Pedal Does Not Move
  Historical mailing list - AATransaxle
  Tue, 4 Jul 2006 08:28:47 -0700
  ...Clutch Pedal Does Not Move > After putting in my locking differential, replacing the clutch, > flywheel, brake master, clutch master, clutch slave, and brake > switches...
• Fw: SOS - Vanagon ignition switch R & R - update
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 21:09:03 -0500
  ...Now I may have a real problem.....Comparing my 2 ign. switches: Original: 6 male wire terminals, 2 marked "S" and "P" New: 4...
• Re: Darn those e-Windows!
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Fri, 12 Oct 2007 14:35:13 -0700
  ...Darn those e-Windows! Anyone got a cheap source for those electric window switches? 255.959.855B. I need two. Known list vendors have...
• Re: idle fuel calculations
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 22:05:15 -0800
  D-jet has two switches, one which closes at WOT, one at idle, and they both hook to the same pin on the ECU...
• Re: A/C fan and burning smell
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 12 Aug 2015 20:13:55 +0200
  ...I found the inline connection of the switches/knobs right on top of the front duct where it connects to the middle duct (the...
• Re: (no subject)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sun, 14 Aug 2005 05:15:34 EDT
  FWIW some of the fancy cars I sometimes used to see at my old job had switches underneath the floor carpet up where it...
• Re: horn ring
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 14 Sep 2018 11:12:11 -0400
  ...One of the mounting > screws > holding down the steering column switches is stripped. It has been > stripped > for several years. (I assume the previous...
• Re: Copy of: QUIT BLASTING THE GAS HEATERS!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 30 Oct 1996 08:03:48 -0800 (PST)
  ...The Eberspachers are very safety engineered, there are quite a few > cutoff switches in the event of malfunction. And the whole unit mounts under...
• Re: need to "See the light"
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Sun, 17 Nov 1996 16:22:42 -0800
  ...I didn't know about the lights on the fan switches--mines all dark. Are just the fans supposed to have lights or are...
• Re: Overheating
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 6 Oct 1998 19:40:53 -0400
  ...The currently available >fan switches come on at a lower temp than the stock '88 switch did. These will >help, but it's likely...
• Re: My Vanagon's Inspection Report
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 16:53:37 -0400
  ...Early engines used two switches for this, clearly visible around the throttle body. Later ones (starting sometime in '85 I think) have an unobtrusive...
• Re: need help with a couple of questions...
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 00:49:36 -0800
  ...fan switches, and how > can you tell which one you have? Peter at VolksCafe sells one that cuts in at a lower temperature. He...
• Re: cluster troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Wed, 6 Jun 2012 10:53:01 -0400
  ...bypasses that circuit board connector for single > oil switch vans. > > In the US only 86+ with 2.1 got the dual oil switches. > > Mark
• Re: cruise question
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 21:03:08 -0500
  Black wire with a red tracer; running all the way from both of the brake light switches at the master cylinder to the brake...
• Re: Power window issue
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:22:30 -0400
  ...Because of the frequent failures and difficulty in reassembly of the original switches, I have started to replace them with switches from old Subaru...
• Electrical genuis-es here is one for you..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 20 Dec 2006 12:09:34 -0800
  ...I may have two concurrent problems, but the main one it the EFI switches on to 'full rich' mode and causes the van to...