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• Vanagon dead at walmart--not the coil after all
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:18:12 -0500
  ...make sure it was getting power from the ignition switch. It wasn't the switch. So, I swapped out the coil (checking connections) and...
• Re: Van Not Starting - 88 Automatic with New Starter and Alternerator
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 16:14:54 -0400
  ...position, this red wire goes after > to the > ignition switch. > > Is itsafe to bypass the switch.. i say yes, not much worse than a...
• Re: Wobbly Still Won't Go... Gurus pleassssse heeellllllppppp...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 03:35:26 -0400
  ...The coil shows this input coming from the #15 voltage >source (gray area at top of page) > This is ignition switch output, right? Yes...
• Re: Need help - will not crank
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
  Wed, 9 Mar 2005 21:20:15 -0600
  ...takes years, but it means a new ignition switch. > > now, if you mean by 'not start' that the starter spun and spun and the...
• Re: Is it the ignition switch, or something else?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:02:55 -0800
  A new switch is cheap and you can connect it to the wiring without even installing it. Use a flat screwdriver to operate it...
• Re: To hot or not?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 28 Feb 1997 08:08:49 -0800
  ...The coolant level light on my 87 behaves strangely--if I start the van by turning the ignition switch immediately to start, the light...
• Re: Ignition/starter switch failures
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Fri, 22 May 2015 01:04:04 -0400
  ...Yesterday I purchased a Kostal switch from a list vendor. I have load reduction relays on the headlight circuits and if this switch fails...
• Re: Vanagon Stranded near Tawas, MI
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sat, 29 Sep 2012 08:14:48 -0400
  ...store a push button starter switch. You connect it to the starter with gator clips bypassing the ignition system, Make sure the trans is...
• Followup to no start, cutting out, fuel system worries
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 18 Dec 2006 12:56:26 -0600
  ...The first thing I did was replace the ignition switch after Mark Drillock's driveway checklist that ruled out general ignition troubles. A new...
• Re: Keys and new slider handle
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 27 Sep 2016 08:35:58 -0400
  ...the tumblers so às to switch them and have it keyed like the rest of the doors and ignition. Thanks Sent from my Galaxy...
• How to remove EV clockspring, NVC
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sun, 22 Nov 2015 07:03:25 -0500
  ...how to remove the clockspring so I can get at the ignition switch. I’ve even done this once before and for some reason...
• Re: Wobbly Still Won't Go... Gurus pleassssse heeellllllppppp...
  Historical mailing list - Scott and Norma
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 19:23:26 -0800
  ...also, the starter continued to turn even after I turned the ignition to off... perhaps that's a clue... More help needed.. I'm...
• No hot start
  Historical mailing list - DrCory
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 08:58:52 -0600
  ...prior to that there was a intermittent short that caused the engine to quit and fried the ignition switch. That was fixed but the...
• Re: newibie
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 19:28:20 +1300
  ...Sounds like the ignition switch is dying. Maybe. But blown fuses & bad grounds can cause wierd problems too. -- Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans St, Dunedin...
• Re: won't start
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 12 Nov 2012 18:29:02 -0600
  ...Switch on the clutch pedal, ignition switch, wire to the starter? The thing ran fine all the way home in the pouring rain, lights...
• troubleshooting a starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Ben S
  Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:05:48 -0800
  ...i verified that the idle air controller was "vibrating" with the ignition switch on. i checked the resistance of the air flow sensor and...
• Re: starter woe...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 22:39:32 -0500
  ...I presume this is from the solenoid, and I presume this rules out the ignition switch which has already been replaced once. The battery...
• Re: Voltage leak found
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 1 Sep 2015 12:37:00 -0400
  ...If you want to reduce the current through the ignition >> switch, you would need to add a relay, and I believe some newer vehicles...
• Re: "Brake Warning Light" grounding question. (searched)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Aug 2008 21:56:33 -0400
  ...the ignition on the brake warning light turns on as a bulb check. It will turn off when the oil pressure switch is satisfied...
• Re: Charging system update
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Aug 1998 10:46:35 -0400
  ...the alternator will not keep the engine running when the ignition is switch off. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Jerry Granito <VANAGONE@AOL.COM> To...
• Re: '85 Engine hesitation help
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:15:09 -0400
  ...An ignition switch (electrical portion) that is cracked or going bad. It's not unusual for them to fail in such a way that...
• Re: '90 MV running lean at 2500rpm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 20 Nov 2013 08:20:21 -0500
  ...Mashing the accelerator closes the full throttle switch which will largely ignore the O2 sensor. As another test try cycling the ignition switch. If...
• Re: Trying to re-fix my starter
  Historical mailing list - Nitaino
  Fri, 17 Jul 1998 20:51:21 -0400
  ...This brings me to the > next question, which cables within the ignition switch harness handle the > starter? My switch has about 5 wires but...
• Re: Need help with an electrical(?) problem, '87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Thu, 22 May 2003 12:17:58 -0400
  ...out where the electrical fault is, very possibly the ignition switch. When you switch it from off to on (Not to start) while the...
• Re: 2.1 WB Kickback on Shutdown
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 5 May 2014 08:20:32 -0700
  ...2.1 WB Kickback on Shutdown Hi all, Lately, when I turn the ignition switch to OFF on my 1990 2.1 WB, the...
• Re: '85 Ignition Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:03:41 -0400
  ...This is the switching unit (Toyota calls them "igniters" which actually generates the primary spark impulse that drives the spark coil. It's screwed...
• Consolation needed
  Historical mailing list - DrCory
  Fri, 10 Aug 2001 17:08:31 -0600
  ...in the process he's blown several fuses and 3 ignition switches. last I heard a wire to the coil "blew-up" and filled...
• Delayed starter action
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 19:20:49 -0400
  ...Before I put the WR-1 on, even a relatively new starter and a new ignition switch wouldn't cut it on a hot...
• Re: Window Trick Works!
  Historical mailing list - STEVEN G WACKER
  Mon, 15 Sep 1997 12:22:34 -0700
  ...turn on the lights with the ignition off and pull the "flasher" switch and hold, the window switch will work. However, if the headlights...
• Re: LVC. Stereo Wiring: switch to prohibit battery drain
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 16 Jul 2017 23:44:27 -0700
  ...connect to the ignition switch. Seems to me that the basic purpose of the latter smaller gauge wire is to switch on the head...
• Re: Strange switch near sink
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Thu, 9 Aug 2007 15:11:01 -0700
  Paul, it's a darn nice switch. Put a sign on it that says "Don't Touch" and be proud of what you've...
• Re: Radio stays on
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 31 Jan 2010 11:49:15 -0600
  ...Radio stays on Vanagons never had the radio wired to the ignition switch. There is no "Accessory" position so having the key switch turn...
• Re: Strange electrical problem: Headlights don't work (among other things)
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Tue, 24 Oct 2006 17:30:33 -0700
  ...I forgot to mention that I tried my spare headlight switch already. That problem is solved: a new ignition switch is needed. Now, to...
• Re: Electric Power Steering in my 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 23 Aug 2017 10:32:18 -0600
  ...Since it stopped working after an ignition switch replacement I would begin there. If there was a parasitic load form that system while the...
• Re: Electrical question (non-starting)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 24 May 2009 11:49:31 -0700
  ...I had to jiggle the key a bit but it starts. > Since both ignition switches are over 20 years old I'm going to...
• Re: Engine Dies ????
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 24 Mar 2016 08:13:57 -0400
  Have you tried turning the ignition off and back on as soon as the slowing begins, while still moving? Of course you should not...
• preventing theft
  Historical mailing list - Kedar Warriner
  Wed, 18 Jun 1997 15:22:44 -0400 (EDT)
  ...First of all, my insurance company gives me a discount on my insurance and also will pay part of installing an ignition kill switch...
• Re: Electrical/starter problem??
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Wed, 19 Aug 1998 20:24:38 -0700
  It sounds like your ignition switch contacts-that's what my problem was. GerryR -----Original Message----- From: Mike Wagner <wagner@I-STAT.COM> To...
• Re: Starting issues
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Wed, 20 Jan 2021 08:10:45 -0800
  ...on it starting.What should I check? Could this be the ignition switch?I've > never had a starting problem in the 25 years...
• Re: 1991 Westy - Does Bentley describe relays on fuse panel?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 19 Oct 2020 18:57:18 -0700
  ...or headlights) position on the light switch. So... on a Canadian van, when the driver turns the ignition ON, the parking light (or headlights...
• Re: # warning buzzer for turn signal and parking lights left on
  Historical mailing list - T.M.
  Fri, 3 Oct 2003 02:23:15 -0400
  ...line that switches on >with the ignition. Result is the buzzer will buzz if the headlights are on but the ignition is not. Very...
• Re: Solenoid/starter problem or ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Thu, 6 Dec 2012 19:29:27 -0800
  ...Solenoid/starter problem or ignition switch I posted a problem recently of an intermittant problem of a very slow turning starter that I thought...
• Re: common electrical problems in vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:56:35 -0400
  ...Ignition Switch - steering column > > 8. Headlight Switch - dash instument pod > > 9. Engine ground strap - left/driver side of engine > > 10. ?? > > so do we want...
• Re: 88 GL - manual tranny - fail to start
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 3 Jun 2014 18:25:48 -0500
  ...On the waterboxer, I have a starter switch in front of the license plate, so I can crank from there (with the ignition switch...
• Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Ken Korn
  Tue, 26 Jan 1999 21:32:27 -0600
  Last week I posted to the Vanagon list, looking for info about installing a new ignition switch because I was having starting problems with...
• FW: results of tests for Das Boot
  Historical mailing list - Scott Hall
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 21:59:34 -0600
  ...Fuel pump relay and fuel pump actuate when ignition switch is turned on. Disconnected fuel line at the pump and verified that the fuel...
• Steering Wheel Adust/Horn sounds
  Historical mailing list - Neil Crawford
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:28:58 -0700
  Well I R&R'd the entire ignition switch housing and combo switch, again, y'day and this is what I found: * The contacts...
• RE: Strange Electrical Problem - '56 Bus
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 04 Mar 1996 10:38:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...The starter and bushing are just over >a year old. > >Any ideas? I was thinking the ignition switch might be bad: One day when...
• Re: Upper steering column grease recommendation and what else to do while replacing ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:05:28 -0600
  'Specially this area!! On 12/12/2012 8:41 PM, MICHAEL H wrote: > how's the accelerator pedal mount area Mine rusted completely through...
• Parts Bonus
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Jul 1995 15:13:08 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I tried my bus key in the ignition switch and steering column lock I just got, and IT FITS! Its the proper keyway! Off...
• Re: how to HOT-WIRE a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 13:33:54 EST
  ...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: [WetWesties] 87 Westy running poorly
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Tue, 20 May 2003 07:00:05 -0700
  ...Fuel system ( pressure, volume ) > Throttle switch > Ignition system > Idle stabilizer System > > At Full Throttle; > Fuel system > Throttle switch > Ignition system > > Notice in every one...
• Re: How do you replace the electical switch on the bottom of the lock cylinder?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 2 Mar 2006 23:35:27 -0800
  ...pull the steering wheel, unplug the wiring, pull the paddle switches, remove and replace the ignition switch. Easy as pie David! :-) On 3/2...
• Re: Adding Horns. B+ (30) To Power Horns OK?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 22 Apr 2011 08:10:35 -0400
  ...install switch to allow use of stock or added (2) louder horns > via 2 relays. > > Stock horn switch (ground) --> SPDT *switch to control negative...
• Re: Battery recharge and stereo
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:36:06 -0500
  ...in wiring a stereo to >a switched source; it's the "key-in" wire from the ignition >switch. Hook your stereo non-memory wire...
• Re: Instrument cluster light issues
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Tue, 18 May 2021 08:31:27 -0400
  ...37 PM Thomas Casal <thomas.casal@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Could my ignition switch have gotten fried? >> >> On Mon, May 17, 2021 at 11:29...
• Re: Voltage leak found
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 1 Sep 2015 15:00:06 +0000
  ...If you want to reduce the current through the ignition > switch, you would need to add a relay, and I believe some newer vehicles...
• Re: Loss of head lights, wipers and rear heater blower
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 26 Dec 2013 12:18:45 -0500
  ...You still need the key to unlock the steering. > > VW# 111 905 865L > > Every traveling Vanagon should carry a spare ignition switch in the...
• new vanagon quirk?
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Wed, 11 Aug 2004 11:09:55 -0400
  ...My first repair may be the ignition switch since it is an original part and is often the culprit responsible for these intermittent gremlins...
• Re: NVC - Delta Mark Ten
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 07:18:53 -0500
  ...Some (aftermarket) radios of the day had "Pos/Neg" ground switches. Mike Scott Daniel - Shazam wrote: > How many people know you can screw a...