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• 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...
• Truck Fridge / Pilot light indicator
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Cebula
  Tue, 29 Jun 2010 06:45:21 -0700
  ...that the original pilot sensor switch opens and closes a ground which makes it tricky since my switch for the fridge is wired to...
• Master Cylinder brake light switch....
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 22 Apr 1996 10:05:25 -0700 (PDT)
  ...How interchangable/swap-able are the switches in the master cylinder??? I was checking my connection out and one of the push-on stubs...
• Yes, Synthetic Oil Again
  Historical mailing list - Denys Mueller
  Wed, 15 Oct 1997 21:52:01 -0700
  ...I am considering switching back to Castrol 20-50. Therefore, my question for you "has this strategy worked - switch back to dino oil to...
• Digijet Diagnostic Aide
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 12 Mar 2001 15:22:17 -0500
  ...throttle switch (idle position), O2 sensor output and possibly Temp II sender. Any others more important? I could add the WOT switch. An extra...
• Re: Strange switch near sink
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 9 Aug 2007 08:54:11 -0400
  At 06:55 PM 8/8/2007, Paul Chubbuck wrote... >Since I have owned my 1982 Vanagon Westy, there has been this strange >switch...
• Re: Rigging up spare Rear Defogger Switch to do other stuff
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 3 Apr 2020 00:48:21 +0000
  ...Switch off, light off. > > I'm tempted to open one up. > > Mark > >> >> You'e working too hard.  What Dennis said -- brown goes to ground...
• Re: Hesitation off idle, throttle body issues?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Mon, 12 Jan 2015 12:36:59 -0600
  Thanks Stuart, I would not describe the switch to be 'immediate' upon applying throttle, there is a small distance the cable retracts before it...
• Re: hazard switch
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 23 Mar 2022 12:12:36 -0400
  ...On Wed, Mar 23, 2022, 11:43 AM Tom C <thomas.casal@gmail.com> wrote: > Hey Guys, > > My Hazard switch is toast. I tried...
• Re: Electrical issues
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Sat, 9 Jan 2016 11:47:12 -0800
  ...The switch fixed it. Pretty easy to change. Thanks! Aaron > On Jan 9, 2016, at 7:29 AM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote...
• Re: new switch
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 31 May 2012 16:34:27 -0400
  ...May be a switch issue? Possibly a bent pin if you've had it unplugged? Hope this helps a bit. My article about circuit...
• Re: Reed Switch/water level sensor
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:05:00 -0800
  ...Reed Switch/water level sensor > At 01:34 PM 3/18/2011, Troy wrote... >>it's usually the reed switches in these that break...
• Re: Fix for "locked" factory radio
  Historical mailing list - Paul Albert
  Sat, 5 Jun 1999 12:11:34 -0700
  ...As the radio fits into it'smount it interfaces witha switch on the side of the radio with a switch on the mount sleeve...
• Re: help with ig switch replacemt
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 08:31:24 -0800
  I have a new switch in hand and the column exposed, wiring dc'd, wheel out of the way. Now...how do I get...
• Re: What size allen wrench is used for throttle body switch?
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Mon, 15 Sep 2003 21:51:38 -0400
  ...What size allen wrench is used for throttle body switch? > Hey all, > what is the size allen wrench needed to adjust the throttle body...
• vanagon defroster switch
  Historical mailing list - Gary Goldey
  Wed, 21 Apr 2004 07:33:03 EDT
  After getting no response on my search for a rear window defroster switch I decided to go to the junkyard (or salvage yard because...
• Kill Switch Delay - any electronics experts?
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Sun, 14 Aug 2005 18:53:23 -0400
  ...Any electronics types out there who can help? You have a secret switch somewhere. Can be reed, pushbutton, on/off, whatever. Not important. Normal...
• Re: Attn: Electrical Gurus. Wiring question (diagram supplied)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 6 Aug 2007 18:39:56 -0700
  ...Internal is switched at > DPDT, and rear is switched dependent on power from DPDT. > > IF thermal switch went "on" AND power still "on" from...
• Re: battery kill switch
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 24 Aug 2012 21:46:41 -0700
  Most of the racer supply houses have main electrical switches that can take all the power from the vehicle. They are required on racecars...
• Re: 86 vanagon Oil Pressure Switch
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 08:17:37 -0400
  ...86 vanagon Oil Pressure Switch > > > > > Why are there two switches? Which one is the proper switch to have for a > > 1986 > > > VW vanagon? > > > > > > Thanks...
• Re: battery-inverter-charger-battery loop
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 19 Apr 2006 22:23:24 -0400
  ...When switching between different power sources, the >switch must disconnect all ungrounded source conductors. You need a >double pole, double throw switch, (DPDT). Transfer...
• Re: Regarding Darrell and his Digitool
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 7 Mar 2000 08:20:00 -0500
  Hi Karl, The throttle switch that I have played with, has a small microswitch which is closed by a double cam on the throttle...
• Cooler thermostat question? when needed?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Wed, 20 Sep 2000 17:07:26 EDT
  Under what conditions would one want/need a cooler than stock thermostat or a fan switch for the radiator. Are these for desert conditions...
• Headlight Problem Solved
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Fri, 26 Nov 2004 14:31:29 -0800
  ...For those that pointed first to the light switch on the dash, congratulations, that was it. And a special thanks to Chris Delong of...
• Re: How to find a particular three-way electrical switch.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:38:20 -0400
  ...How to find a particular three-way electrical switch. Hello vanagon crew, I'm in the process of wiring up three VDO oil temperature...
• Re: HELP! '64 ignition shot?
  Historical mailing list - Douglas
  Sun, 30 Jun 1996 22:07:59 -0700
  ...Muir > says it should be the switch or the fuses. > > Any ideas? Would a bad switch kill ALL electricity? Are '60 and '64 switches...
• Re: AC Questions - 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ogul
  Sun, 23 Jun 2013 21:06:21 -0400
  ...Sounds like your switch is fried. The high > speed position in the switch seldom has problems because it only triggers > the 3rd stage fan...
• Well, I chickened out
  Historical mailing list - Robert Crawford
  Mon, 5 Aug 1996 20:50:28 -0700
  This weekend I took a shot at trusting the fan switches instead of using the manual fan switches and about a third of the...
• Vanagon Heated seat switch/column cover
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Apr 2005 04:14:22 EDT
  ...the upper steering column cover is bulged up more, and there is an embossed rectangular area in it for the heated seat switch.. it...
• Re: source for 251 947 575 (rubber stop for sliding door switch)
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Wed, 1 Dec 2010 18:05:53 -0500
  ...the other option I'm considering is to instead use a generic magnetic switch like this one: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp...
• Re: oil buzzer w/good oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 28 May 2001 08:28:25 -0500
  Start at the rear of the engine and be sure you have a good connection at the pressure switch. It is located at the...
• Re: What causes the ignition switch to get hot?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:10:32 -0500
  At 11:25 PM 2/23/2009, Robert Keezer wrote: >Hi- I replaced the switch and it also gets hot and smokes, engine off...
• Re: Pedal Pressure & Brake Lights
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 12:13:16 -0700
  ...I basically understand. > > I don't understand about "two-contact switches." �I'm referring to stock > wiring as on 97.16 tracks 75-6...
• Re: passenger side power window problem
  Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
  Sun, 1 Nov 2009 21:32:47 -0500
  sounds like the passengers door switch has a problem -------------------------------------------------- From: "Francis Bouchard" <fbouchard@CATARAK.COM> Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 8:20 PM To...
• Customer looking for early Vanagon AC switch
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 16 Jul 2018 15:40:56 -0400
  I have a customer that is looking for a good used AC switch for an 85 Vanagon. This is the double purpose switch that...
• Re: Useless vent contest
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 4 Aug 2014 20:53:20 -0500
  ...for the much discussed fuel pump cutoff >> switch? Louvers in one direction = switch on, other direction = switch off. >> >> Stephen >> >> >> >> > Can you imagine the mayhem...
• Re: Rear Hatch Switch?
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Thu, 13 May 1999 11:29:27 -0700
  Robert and Cliff, Thanks for confirming its' function and the offer of an extra switch you have on hand. The PO probably diverted the...
• Re: AC switch removal. How?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 17:50:44 EDT
  ...The switch is held in place with a nut just like a radio knob. Chuck '85 Wolfsburg Westy - 'Roland the Road Buffalo' In a...
• Faulty Switch or Relay?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Mon, 26 Nov 2001 09:39:45 EST
  ...I thought I'd try swapping out the headlight switch. How can I determine if it's the relay that's really the problem...
• No brake lights
  Historical mailing list - Prendergast David
  Thu, 14 Oct 2004 17:29:12 -0400
  ...Did some research on the archives and I think it may be the switch or the fuse. Looking over the fuse box I don...
• transferring brown stalk to wiper / signal switch
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sun, 23 Feb 2020 16:54:45 -0500
  Does anyone know how feasible it is to transfer the brown stalk to a replacement turn signal or wiper switch (now only available in...
• Re: An AC Puzzle
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 7 Jun 2018 11:13:29 -0700
  low pressure or slow acting pressure switch? it kooks like low pressure to me and it takes time to build up enough pressure to...
• Re: Horns
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 15 Aug 2013 08:41:38 -0700
  ...Switching at the ground side With rare exceptions you always put the switch in a DC circuit at the ground. Voltage is zero at...
• Back Up Light Switch Location
  Historical mailing list - zzyzx
  Sun, 5 Dec 2010 19:01:26 -0800
  Can anyone offer guidance on the location of the backup light switch. I guess it helps to know the kind of auto. 1982 vanagon...
• Re: fog light rocker switch
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 09:22:00 -0400
  ...These switches were used in Jettas, Golfs and Rabbits...check out auto salvage yards. Stephen Steele 91 Caravelle
• Re: Ethnicity of Oil Pressure Switch
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 wbxs
  Fri, 19 Apr 2002 01:57:52 +0000
  Hi, The 1.8B switch replaces the 0.9B on later 2.1L production. John _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger...
• Re: 1987 VAN IDLE
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 16 Oct 2007 09:39:59 -0400
  I would check your throttle position switch first as this can be sensitive to heat if it is just barely out of adjustment. The...
• Re: Instrument cluster light issues
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Mon, 17 May 2021 23:37:23 -0400
  Could my ignition switch have gotten fried? On Mon, May 17, 2021 at 11:29 PM Thomas Casal <thomas.casal@gmail.com> wrote: > Thanks...
• Re: Is it the ignition switch, or something else?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:19:21 -0600
  ...The ignition lock > has a "tail" on it which engages the electrical switch and turns the switch > to the various positions. If that "tail...
• Re: Digitool Just in Time
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 22:38:14 -0500
  ...Went to dealer to get the switch and parts guy says "oh yeah, we sell tons of these switches. Same switch VW has used...
• Re: Headlights Out
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 13 Nov 1998 20:30:14 -0800
  ...I would suggest one more thing that could have been the trouble if the bulbs were fine; the switch relay, the relay that switches...
• Re: Speaking of Cruise Control...
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Mon, 31 Oct 2005 19:49:16 -0800
  ...An aftermarket stalk-type switch typically mounts to the steering column shroud. The problem I found with mine (Rostra / AudioVox), and I assume most...
• Re: Questions regarding throttle valve switch
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 21:56:00 -0700
  ...Questions regarding throttle valve switch > > > > You can get that switch anywhere, but it costs about $50.Gotta remove the > > throttle though. The switch just...
• Camper A/C Switch (Outrageously Expensive)
  Historical mailing list - Ray Reinhard
  Mon, 12 Sep 2005 12:41:34 -0700
  ...I am in need of a new switch for the A/C on my '86 Vanagon Camper. This is the switch that controls on...
• '85 Turn Signal Issues
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Fri, 1 Oct 2010 11:09:11 -0500
  ...When the emergency flashers were turned on all four lights (and the switch) flashed at a normal pace. About three weeks ago they simply...
• Re: Headlight's wont come on (relay bad?)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:58:09 -0500
  Danny, it could be the headlight switch or ignition switch as Dennis says. I don't think it is a ground issue because the...
• Re: heated seat switch/controller found at wreckers
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:18:52 -0700
  Yes, I was surprised find one of those steering column covers which accommodate the switch on my 1990 Vanagon 'L'. No switch in this...
• Re: SA inner Highbeams Cutout Circuit
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 5 May 2014 23:34:11 -0500
  ...There were two mounted on the rear bumper, each wired to it;s own switch, Those lights were wonderful!!!! I'm about order up...
• Power window on drivers side not working need advice
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Mon, 7 Dec 2009 16:43:19 -0500
  ...I bought a replacement set of drivers side switches, and the drivers side window still does not work. I test both switches and since...
• Re: 87Syncro,Headlights won't turn on
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Fri, 19 Sep 1997 22:41:31 -0700
  ...So then I tried jiggling the rocker switch for the >lights and found that if I moved the switch slightly back form the "on...