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  • Re: Third brake lights (tack-free)
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 19 Apr 2000 19:09:13 -0400
    At 18:55 4/19/2000, Ssittservl@aol.com wrote: >Yeah, but did you inhale? Not LED smoke, no... :) d David Beierl - Providence, RI...
  • Re: digitool: normal readings?
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Mon, 14 Aug 2000 10:04:03 -0400
    Bill Davidson wrote: > <snip> Throttle Switch LED: on with key and stays on at all times unless the > gas > peddle is pressed... always off...
  • Mood Lighting
    Historical mailing list - Rob Rubin
    Sat, 27 Jan 2001 02:35:43 EST
    ...some way, or any way to jazz up the dash lights? Maybe try to get that cool Blue thing going. LED's ? Anything? Rob
  • recent adventures in '84 electrical bonding:ps
    Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
    Sun, 13 Jul 2003 03:51:51 -0400
    ...shunt around 800 ohm resistance also made operational flashing led for both low coolant level (tested by momemtarily removing connector) and high temperature (tested...
  • Re: Trivial Problem
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 21 Apr 2012 17:02:35 -0700
    ...I like to get a small red LED and aim it at the shift console PRNDL .. so it's easy to see at a...
  • Re: Fwd: Westfalia refrigerator issues
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Tue, 24 May 2011 19:07:56 -0500
    ...After a half a dozen pumps, I release the igniter > >switch and the green led on the cabinet glows. The propane burner is lit...
  • Re: Where Does the Engine Temp Gauge Rest Usually?
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Wed, 5 May 1999 13:12:52 -0400
    Taking into consideration your reported "extreme sluggishness", the over-the LED temperature reading may be a symptom, or a related cause of your sluggishness...
  • Re: Head light swap to LED, Early Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Sun, 26 May 2024 20:19:47 -0700
    The link is to an Amazon ad for LED headlamps that fit Jeep Wrangler. A link on that page to check vehicle fit says...
  • Re: some vanagon applicable products from lee valley
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 7 Sep 2011 09:34:03 -0700
    ...alistair On 2011-09-07, at 9:26 AM, neil n wrote: > If the LED light could detect the rear cupboard door opening...... bingo...
  • wiring diagrams
    Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
    Fri, 1 Nov 96 22:41:32 EST
    ...I still have no idea what I did but it does look as if the refrigerator circuit is separate from the LED panel, so...
  • Re: Thermostats
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Mon, 6 Apr 1998 13:51:58 -0700
    ...With running the 80c in my Westy, the needle is usually just to the left of the LED. Moreso when the heater is running...
  • Re: Stock westy kitchen light improvement
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Tue, 19 Jul 2022 09:35:55 -0400
    ...I will likely be on my own to find LED replacements for the bulbs. I have already put LED bulbs in the stock kitchen...
  • Re: Cooling Problems
    Historical mailing list - Will Wood
    Fri, 6 Dec 1996 11:28:00 -0700
    ...When I'm on the highway, the gauge is right > where it belongs the whole time, right to the left of the LED. What...
  • Re: Temp Gauge calibration with Subaru engine
    Historical mailing list - John Reddick
    Mon, 23 Apr 2007 23:36:39 -0400
    ...80% of the time it puts the needle right on the top half of the LED. This spot ensures that the LED will flash...
  • Re: Vanagon LEDs Flasher resolved
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Fri, 29 Dec 2023 09:50:50 -0600
    ...But the flashers didn’t work with the recommended relay. > I matched the numbers from the working LED flasher in my other van and...
  • Draining and Filling cooling system
    Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
    Mon, 3 Jun 2002 10:15:54 -0400
    ...The engine warmed up and the temp gauge stayed where it usually is, on to just above the led. I did no other bleeding...
  • Re: Stock westy kitchen light improvement
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 19 Jul 2022 07:41:22 -0700
    ...It’s , I believe, just being tweaked for the led warning light holders. Ab > On Jul 18, 2022, at 11:07 PM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat...
  • Re: Camping Christmas Lights
    Historical mailing list - Joe T.
    Wed, 19 May 2010 15:08:13 -0600
    ...http://www.christmas-light-source.com/12-Volt-LED-Light-Set-Warm-White-Green-Wire_p_1566.html They appear to be well-made...
  • 85 ASI Conversion - A/C Issues
    Historical mailing list - Jen Egan
    Tue, 27 Apr 2004 14:08:06 -0700
    ...Non-stop blinking coolant LED and sluggish acceleration. An update: I printed out past threads on this issue and faxed them to the shop...
  • Automatic reply: Erratic temp LED and gauge needle
    Historical mailing list - Vanderzanden Michael (DC-LP/SAL-US)
    Tue, 15 Oct 2019 23:04:47 +0000
    I am out of the office. I will return on Friday October 18 . Email will be checked and answered periodically. Please call my mobile...
  • Re: Yet another led H4 blog post
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Mon, 13 Feb 2017 16:17:42 -0800
    I saw this light meter in one of the shop I came across https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Meter-Digital-Illuminance-Light-LX1330B/dp...
  • Re: Don't yell at me but I tried led H4
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Tue, 17 Jan 2017 18:19:14 -0800
    sorry if I am wrong... isn't the shape of the light isn't crucial? (square vs. round) I had no problem with my...
  • Re: LED Lighting upgrade: summary
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Sun, 7 Jun 2009 21:43:23 -0700
    --snip-- The end result: a bright white look (or blue or even red if you so desire...) to your interior lights and what I...
  • basic electronics question
    Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
    Fri, 26 Jul 1996 13:37:40 CST6CDT
    ...i have a super bright , jumbo LED that reqires 2.6v @ 50ma how do i figure the resistance of the dropping resistor for a...
  • Steering coupling / universal
    Historical mailing list - KEITH PIKE
    Fri, 23 Jun 2000 23:43:00 -0230
    ...Am I being led down the garden path, or WHAT ?? Keith 1986 Westy
  • Re: age of listees?
    Historical mailing list - Walt Oliver
    Tue, 16 Jan 2007 08:05:24 -0500
    ...Bought my own beginning in 1981 with a '77 Rabbit, then a '72 Bus which led to two Vanagons. Miles of fun! Walt
  • Re: another LED post
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Tue, 31 Oct 2006 10:22:26 -0800
    I've also dealt with autolumination.com on several occasions and found their prices the best and service great. I've replaced all internal...
  • Re: Heater control bulbs - how many?
    Historical mailing list - Jack R
    Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:44:17 -0400
    ...Heater control bulbs - how many? https://www.gowesty.com/product/interior-lighting/24763/led-climate-control-bulb-socket?v= -----Original Message----- From: Jeff Palmer...
  • Re: Battery Charger Sizing (Amperage) Woe and Warning (?)
    Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
    Tue, 6 Aug 2013 09:22:39 -0400
    Neil, I can't speak intelligently about the LED Driver, but on a quick look, it does not appear to be a true battery...
  • Re: Headlight upgrades
    Historical mailing list - James
    Sat, 16 Jan 2016 15:05:08 -0500
    ...Are these LEDs designed to work > > with e-code (euro) lenses and not the DOT lenses on U.S. vans? E-code > > lenses throw...
  • Re: Drafting (was Re: Engine to auto-tranny match and the Indy 500
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:15:14 -0400
    ...Some have told me that the needle should "hide" the led under "normal" running. Mine has never done that. It's always above, with...
  • Re: More abuse from the dash gremlins
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Mon, 2 Mar 2009 08:37:57 -0800
    ...The blinking temp led issues have various elements that can be the root cause of spurious blinking. More than one problem can exist with...
  • Re: Time Delay LED Lighting Circuit
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 2 Aug 2017 09:42:49 -0700
    ...Note the led dims nicely, :-), and it dims immediately after button released. https://youtu.be/N5_aWsvv72E Alistair > On Aug 1, 2017, at 8...
  • Re: Delta Six DS4000
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Wed, 24 Jun 2015 00:40:51 -0500
    ...I'm looking >> for an LED bulb to minimize consumption. I ordered one from an >> online Vanagon vendor and when the wrong bulb arrived...
  • Access to westy water tank
    Historical mailing list - WILLIAM WITZ
    Tue, 22 Apr 2014 08:33:04 -0700
    ...when it is filled to the green LED and� stop leaking at about the yellow Led. That said, I do not know if I...
  • Re: Another one bites he dust
    Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
    Wed, 26 Jun 2013 09:09:33 -0700
    ...Another one bites he dust > > < > http://www.coloradoan.com/article/20130625/NEWS01/306250007/Two-injured-in- > VW-van-fire-that-led-to-4-acre...
  • Re: Normal temp?
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:14:18 -0700
    No, the newer and older gauges should both read with the needle touching the led when the engine is at normal operating temp. Assuming...
  • Re: OK- here's a good one........What is that other little LED on the instrument cluster that never lights up?
    Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
    Thu, 4 Apr 2002 09:56:36 -0600
    ...of resistor do you have to put in series with an LED to make it work? It's been 12 years since I went...
  • Re: How to - or not - bleed the cooling system
    Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
    Wed, 8 Feb 2006 18:38:14 -0500
    ...After I did this the temp gauge is always below the led when I'm driving and when it idles it only goes a...
  • Re: LED to tell when fan is on.
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:32:07 -0800
    ...COM> > Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 6:32 PM > Subject: Re: LED to tell when fan is on. > > >> The number of speeds does not...
  • Re: High Beam LED? again
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 31 Mar 2000 13:22:45 -0500
    ...I have a panel lying open; unfortunately it has a green LED so it won't match yours. david PS -- how does this Easy...
  • Re: The moral of the story is... (Semi-long tale of woe)
    Historical mailing list - Wade Shen
    Mon, 10 Dec 2001 21:43:52 -0500
    ...The blinking LED didn't > come on for a while, but when the thermostat opened, I noticed coolant > dripping out of the T-connector...
  • Why doesn't fuel shut off?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:06:22 -0700
    ...I know the switch is working and that it is connected to the ECU because I have an LED which I can see while...
  • Re: Small Vanagon parts for sale
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Tue, 30 Jan 2018 12:01:08 -0800
    ...OEM VW green dash led in package (1) > > "blue LED" kit, (not really an LED, as no blue LED existed back then, > but a...
  • Re: Backup light puzzle anyone?
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Tue, 11 Apr 2017 20:10:22 -0600
    ...Backup light puzzle anyone? >> >> I got a pair of LED back up "bulbs" along with the other LEDs for my '85 >> automatic transmission Vanagon...
  • Little problem with trickle charger
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:35:26 -0600
    ...Is there any significant current loss going backward through the charger? Is it just running the LED, or is it running down my battery...
  • temp sensor Q
    Historical mailing list - Rolf Pechukas
    Fri, 1 Oct 1999 12:47:47 EDT
    ...all the way up and to the right and blinking red led BEFORE I EVEN TURN ENGINE OVER, ENGINE COLD FROM LONG OVERNIGHT this...
  • still running hot - need your wisdom
    Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
    Mon, 8 Nov 1999 09:43:07 -0800
    ...The temp gauge needle was always positioned just below the LED since I bought the van. Sometime in August ist started climbing up to...
  • Dometic fridge question
    Historical mailing list - Andre Fiedler
    Fri, 6 Nov 2015 21:23:16 -0700
    ...I was wondering if the LED indicator light on the panel just below the stove should be lighting up when I switch the power...
  • Re: LED tail lights (was Skylight Arm)
    Historical mailing list - Matt Bennett
    Mon, 22 Dec 2003 18:46:02 -0500
    I have a 3rd brake light in my Westy that looks nice and doesn't require any sheet metal work. You can see it...
  • Re: Engine temp and emissions testing
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 5 Feb 2007 16:39:39 +0000
    ...The gauge should be on top or beyond the LED when the fan turns on. If the gauge sits in a consistent area, and...
  • Re: drive from Oklahoma to Spokane, WA
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 5 Oct 2014 11:39:08 -0400
    ...The temperature indicator almost always sets dead on the led after the vehicle warms up, but occasionally in traffic in town with a lot...
  • 84 Dometic fridge
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schiebel
    Tue, 17 Apr 2001 22:19:19 EDT
    ...Does anyone know if the LED pilot is supposed to glow if the fridge is switched to ac/dc current. The green LED glows...
  • Re: Where is the O2 sensor LED reset button?
    Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
    Fri, 22 Mar 2002 09:24:24 -0700
    ...The > schematics show the sensor but I don't physically know where it is! > > Is there anything else that will light that LED? Like...
  • Re: Head light swap to LED, Early Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 27 May 2024 18:36:03 -0700
    ...But then I was given some truck light, made in USA , led lamps that are completely different design. Been using them for a couple...
  • Dometic Fridge Electronic Ignition not working - resolved
    Historical mailing list - Dennis
    Tue, 27 Sep 2005 00:17:14 -0400
    The original problem posed in this thread was my fridge LED, turning on, but not blinking, and no audible spark igniting the propane burner...
  • Re: LED backup lights update
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 18 Feb 2023 18:02:06 -0600
    ...Line the backup light window with alunim air conditioning tape. >> >> Install big, bright LED. Put it back together. Might take you an hour >> >> including...
  • Re: New circuit board options
    Historical mailing list - Dan Lamb
    Sun, 21 Jul 2019 11:04:44 -0700
    ...Are they “white” LEDs or closer to stock? > > Thanks > Jeff > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jul 21, 2019, at 12:03 PM, Dan Lamb...
  • was: 91 Carat..... now: Fast Turn Signal Issues
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Mon, 30 Jun 2014 07:11:11 -0700
    ...Another fast blinking issue comes up when people try to use LED bulbs for the blinkers. The LED bulbs use a lot less amps...
  • Re: Seeking LED advice
    Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
    Fri, 30 May 2014 06:43:47 -0700
    I installed LED strip lights in place of the stock cabin light, but running four feet, almost the full length of the cabin above...