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• Re: Throttle Switch, Geology, and Happenstance?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 17 Feb 2015 10:32:40 -0700
  ...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: it's Friday, she blew the microwave up
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:28:28 -0700
  Microwave ovens have switches behind the latches that keep them from coming on when the door is open. The latch isn't there, the...
• Re: Power doors unlock themselves
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Feb 2000 09:42:57 EST
  ...There are contacts inside that act as switches. When you pull up on one lock it acts as a switch to activate the others...
• Foglight switch
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Thu, 20 Jun 2002 12:03:52 +1000
  Guys, I recently obtained one of the VW OEM foglight switches (direct from the Fatherland) which my auto electrician,and president of Club VeeDub...
• Re: The Vanagon list is run by an Agnostic!!!... Back to vanagons, my heater switches are really acting funny
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Mark Shankland
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 22:08:34 -0700
  Nicely done. My aux heater comes on when it's off and the defrost fan is off, and my defrost fan works only on...
• dome light door pin switch-discovery
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 11:51:03 -0400
  ...while the front doors will remain the same function I'm not sure if this is a feature on all trunk switches, i'll...
• Re: Dual horn wiring
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Tue, 17 Apr 2007 05:46:22 -0500
  ...The diode and/or resistor are there to short out the spike which occurs when the relay switches off. When everything was done with...
• Headlight Turn signal weirdness
  Historical mailing list - john
  Sat, 18 Aug 2012 17:07:13 -0400
  ...After pulling flasher relays and emergency flasher switches, I finally pulled the bulb out of the front left turn signal socket and guess what...
• Re: Incantation
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 9 Sep 2010 12:18:47 -0700
  ...Now > suck it up and lets get on with discussion of fuel lines, tires, headlight > switches, hydraulic lifters, oil, and so on... > > Happy Trails...
• Re: [Re: Strange AC sighting in MD junkyard]
  Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
  Sat, 23 Oct 1999 23:51:41 MDT
  ...vents were re-ducted to provide conditioned air only, two blower switches (six speeds!), and most of the glovebox cut away for an insulated...
• priority start battery system
  Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 12:31:13 +0000
  ...No buttons or switches to operate. No need for a battery booster unit. PriorityStart! ! is totally automatic! What if I want to leave the...
• Electrical Switch Question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Chameides
  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 15:18:49 -0800
  ...Anyway, I was told to check grounds, switches, etc. I pulled the switch and tested it and then opened it up by pushing in...
• Re: Instrument Cluster Woes
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 15 Feb 2006 14:09:37 -0800
  ...I have two vanagons and it takes just a few minutes to swap > switches to test them. > > Jim
• Re: Throttle Body swap later 2.1 off a late 1.9 into early 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 21 Oct 2007 12:49:15 -0700
  ...On 10/21/07, Geza Polony <gezapolony@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > > The TB with the two switches is an early 1.9. > > The TB where...
• Re: 1991 Carat - the drama continues
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 21 Jul 2016 14:35:13 -0500
  ...I > supplied the new switches - and a new thermostat - to the shop. They were > quite old, having been gifted to me when a local...
• Re: Turn signal stalk and wiper madness (aka: Bosch meets Lucas electrics)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 1 Oct 2013 19:10:02 -0700
  ...The ignition switch has 4 switches inside that do different things. The X contact is the most common 1 of the 4 to fail...
• Re: '86 a/c rotary combo thermostat/fan switch - where to get a replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 31 Oct 2007 10:03:24 -0400
  ...a replacement. >> Alternatively, if anyone knows a non-junkyard source for these switches >> (preferably costing less than $400) that would be even better. >> Thanks. >> >
• Re: Propane heaters; Are you SERIOUS????
  Historical mailing list - woody
  Sun, 9 Sep 2001 21:34:21 -0500
  ...http://webasto.com/ The heater has three different shut off switches.One to turn it off if becomes loose in it's cradle.One...
• Ok Power Windows Solved I think... Need a power window relay.. Anyone?
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Thu, 20 May 2004 20:49:26 -0400
  ...after checking all of the switches and making sure there was continuity between the wires going through the doors... Everything checked out... So I...
• Re: Need drivers side power window switch frame (bezel)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 6 Dec 2006 05:48:38 EST
  ...Anyone out there have the double-framed enclosure for these switches? I broke the retaining clip on mine (again!!!) so I need a replacement...
• Mirrors fold in at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Sun, 15 Apr 2007 11:53:03 -0700
  ...I got some power mirrors (without the electrics and switches) and mounted them after painting them with SEM Trim Black paint. Look and work...
• Re: Bentley Typo? (1.9 WBX oil pressure switch)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:36:11 -0800
  ...I saw discussions in the archives but it related to the 2.1 WBX oil pressure switches. As you say though, it's been...
• Re: Question about adding lights
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:09:09 -0500
  ...The fogs are in separate pairs wired to separate switches through their own buss and fused with aircraft type pop-out circuit breakers. One...
• Re: convert automatic to manual gearbox?
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Mon, 20 Jul 2015 19:49:22 -0400
  ...You will also get to scrounge lots of parts you might need in the future like turn signal switches, relays, headlight buckets, etc. Also...
• Re: Headlight Upgrade Eilemma
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 10 Sep 2011 20:21:48 -0700
  No, 84 is like every other year with respect to the switches and the current path for the headlights. Someone misread the diagrams, probably...
• Re: Replacing Propane Regulator Advice?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:07:07 -0500
  ...But there are lots of details to take care of -- bilge ventilation, solenoid switches to open the lines, enclosed outside storage in a space...
• Re: "Brake Warning Light" grounding question. (searched)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Aug 2008 21:56:33 -0400
  ...It appears to work with the brake light switches on the master cylinder to warn of a failure of a brake hydrualic circuit. This...
• Any A/C Secrets?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove - VAX Master
  Mon, 4 Apr 1994 9:56:40 -0400 (EDT)
  ...It has the cooling unit mounted on the ceiling just behind the front seats with the front vents and switches where the visors are...
• Re: heater blowers
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 29 Sep 2000 18:04:10 -0400
  ...Mine (83.5, water-cooled) >switches on and off fine and makes a lot of noise, but blows precious little >air. Is this "just...
• Fog light wiring
  Historical mailing list - Bolliver
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 10:41:10 -0600
  ...The headlight switch is wired through the OEM fuses and switches the relay. The relay draws power from the alternator/battery. Colin Moran "The...
• FW: A modern Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - al jordans
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 10:49:39 -0500
  Sorry to bother, but is anyone else having trouble getting this to download? Appears to ask for video, then switches to text file of...
• Re: SETTING IDLE
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 10 Aug 2005 10:42:57 -0700
  ...kinda boggy, when i jump gas, or could it be the switches on the trottle body? thx, Joe -----Original Message----- From: jake beaulieu <jbeaulie...
• Re: Power window switch?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Mon, 14 Nov 2005 17:15:20 -0500
  ...On the subject of window switches....You'll have a dickens of a time getting them back together once you pry them apart. Unless...
• My Ignition switch replacement experience
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sun, 29 Oct 2006 18:28:15 -0800
  ...screws around the stem assembly 6) Remove stem (wiper, turn signal switches) assembly 7) With pliers, remove the plastic collar around shaft 8) Remove...
• 85 vanagon throttle body swap... top mounted vs bottom mounted TPS ????
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 28 Feb 2009 14:06:35 -0500
  ...Unfortunately, the TB on the sunroof van has the throttle position switches underneath, and this TB has the TPS located on top. BEFORE we...
• Re: Brake Lights
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Fri, 2 Jan 2009 14:54:49 -0800
  ...Brake Lights > I would start with the switches on the master cylinder. check for > continuity between the terminal on the switch to ground when...
• Re: electric plug in engine block
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:37:33 -0700
  ...oil pressure switches can leak, but I can't think of the last one I replace for that reason, fwiw. some oil pressure switches...
• Re: NVC - MS vs Mac
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 14:23:15 -0600
  ...toggle switches mounted in rows, and using data cards, he would go panel after panel, switch row after switch row, setting toggle switches down...
• will jumping the switch light up brake lights on 85?
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Tue, 14 Jul 2015 17:50:00 -0400
  ...can someone tell me if jumping only one of the brake switches at the MS will light the brake bulbs. I had no brake...
• Electrical contact enhancer: Stabilant 22
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Fri, 20 Jun 1997 00:15:30 -0700
  ...And a *little* smear goes a long way - it can also be diluted with alcohol to seep into things like switches that are difficult...
• Re: Light switches
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 04:46:52 -0800
  I have a similar problem: my headlights (high and low) stopped coming on. The dash lights comeon and the park lights come on. The...
• Re: Rad. fan R & R
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Sun, 30 Jul 2000 07:48:10 -0400
  ...fan switches to high speed, it is really noisey, more so when driving > at moderate speed, almost as though it is overspeeding, like it...
• Re: I found a "Mystery Switch" ...
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 24 May 2004 10:09:46 -0400
  ...There are safety switches to prevent overheating and (on the BA-6) excessive fuel build-up. I've never heard any horror stories about...
• Brake switch swap procedure? 2nd try...
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 28 Feb 2007 07:12:28 -0800
  ...Thanks, Steven --- Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > Hi all, > > I've perused the archives regarding swapping out > the brake switches but all I...
• Re: Shore power indicator light ?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:17:38 +0000
  ...http://web4.automationdirect.com/adc/Shopping/Catalog/Pushbuttons_-z-_Switches_-z-_Indicators/22mm_Metal/Non-Metallic_Monoblock_Indicators/LED/ECX2052-127L Todd '88 WEsty...
• Re: What about heated seats?
  Historical mailing list - steve
  Sat, 20 Oct 2007 21:38:48 -0700
  ...The only challenge is to have them wired properly, switches put in logical places, and still allow full functionality of seat swivels, if your...
• Re: cheap battery smart(?) charger at Aldi
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 2 Nov 2015 20:41:35 -0500
  ...tapers >to lower amperage as battery gets close to full and switches to trickle >when charge is done. > >https://www.google.com/search?q...
• Re: making a little headway but need advice
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 7 Dec 2013 13:43:59 -0800
  ...I think I understand what you're saying; this wire switches from + to - (engine running) to open/close the fuel injectors. Neil. On 12...
• Re: Interior Lighting
  Historical mailing list - Gail Fitzpatrick
  Mon, 23 Mar 1998 21:34:07 -0800
  ...I'd like to have >something rigged to the door switches on the driver and passenger doors >for the cabin area and something triggered...
• still cutting out
  Historical mailing list - Earl J Smith
  Sat, 13 May 2000 15:29:32 -0700
  ...Checked and adjusted the two throttle position switches. Then - DISASTER - the airflow meter died. That was a very expensive failure. We'll be eating...
• Re: Rocker Switch for Fog Lights
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 13:31:57 -0700
  ...There are the 2 > switches on top, then the hole in the third spot. Might I be missing a > switch to something that I...
• no power to A/C clutch
  Historical mailing list - Tom Callan
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 18:34:54 EDT
  ...It is not in the Bentley, but appears to have replaced the hi and lo pressure switches that are pictured in Bentley. Four wires...
• Re: Lighting ideas for cargo area?
  Historical mailing list - Jim DiGennaro
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 22:43:51 -0500
  The RV stores sell those square 12V lights with switches on them for about 10 bucks. You could also get those 'Tap Lights' that...
• '87 GL passenger van parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Mon, 24 Mar 2003 15:16:32 -0600
  ...body intake boot are up for grabs, interior items like dash switches-knobs-blower-fuse box-harness are up for grabs, engine sensors, suspension...
• What Makes a Carat a Carat ??
  Historical mailing list - Sam P
  Sat, 25 Mar 2006 15:09:57 -0800
  ...It also has the identical three switches for controlling the wheel chair lift next to the license plate in the rear panel. Mine is...
• Re: Auxiliary REAR underseat Behr AC -- was 'Scored brand new Behr but missing switches'
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 17 May 2010 05:06:37 -0700
  ...Does anyone have any spare Behr switches for sale? >>> >>> All the previous Behr's and the DPD clones I've owned had vents >>> which...
• Fwd: [VANAGON] Fwd: [VANAGON] algebra-impaired
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
  Thu, 7 Sep 2006 21:58:54 -0400
  ...if all the switches are working, AND the front driver's seat courtesy light is switch to door-open-turn-on mode, then lifting...
• Re: VW
  Historical mailing list - David
  Wed, 23 Sep 2015 20:06:16 -0500
  ...Ignition switches and Airbags. > 8. emissions test via OBD, without snorkel in the exhaust....COME ON! > > Anyway, from business/company/stockmarket point of view...
• Re: '86 Westy A/C Switch Desperately Needed
  Historical mailing list - Stephen DeMocko
  Thu, 25 May 2006 09:54:51 -0700
  ...Note that these switches are UNIQUE TO WESTIES of roughly the '85 to '87 vintage; a switch from a non-Westy vanagon will not...
• Still stalling
  Historical mailing list - Earl J Smith
  Mon, 15 May 2000 12:21:36 -0700
  ...replaced a couple of suspicious hoses very carefully adjusted the throttle switches cleaned all the ground straps to the engine swapped computers replaced the...