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Re: Key in power - no start situation
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 4 Nov 2021 21:10:05 -0400
...It clearly seemed like an electrical issue, but after >> replacing the ignition switch, safety switch at the transmission (it’s an >> automatic), the starter...
Re: Starting issues
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Wed, 20 Jan 2021 19:10:45 -0500
...dry? If so, ignition wires? > > > > On Wed, Jan 20, 2021 at 7:25 AM Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni.com> wrote: > > > > > The first thing I...
Re: Idle stabilizer
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Sun, 13 Jan 2002 12:14:55 -0800
...You can see a picture > of the Digijet idle stabilizer at 24.29 in Bentley, just to the left of the > ignition controller. However...
Re: Ignition switch and gas tank questions
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Fri, 27 Feb 2004 14:40:48 -0800
...Ignition switch and gas tank questions > > > > > >>1) My ignition switch some times does not work. I get lights hear fuel >> >> >pump > > >>ect... >>If I...
Re: Intermittent Starter
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Thu, 12 Oct 2006 15:56:55 -0400
...Since hot-wiring at the solenoid worked, it could be an issue with the ignition switch, or the wire loop between the ig. switch...
Re: Horn Ring Question
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sat, 23 Jul 2022 12:51:51 -0700
...Horn is now always on > whenever I turn on the ignition. > > I took off the wheel and re-examined, and everything seems to be...
Re: Curious no swas teh same tart issue
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 26 May 2012 10:53:44 -0400
...This was the same symptoms I hade before replacing the ignition swtich. It starts fine now. Is it possible it’s the ignition switch...
Thanks for the help
Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
Wed, 20 Oct 1999 16:40:31 -0500
...She noticed no change in the tach, no flutter or drop during the surging I than ruled out ignition related problems like the hall...
Fw: 87 syncro stalling
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Wed, 14 Mar 2001 12:11:22 -0800
...If the > ignition is shut off and then restarted it runs fine for a few minutes > before the symptoms return. Turning the ignition on...
Re: Latest news on No Spark
Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
Sun, 17 Jun 2001 11:23:24 -0400
Riley; With the ignition on, turn the crank shaft with a wrench on the pulley nut. If you hear the injectors squirt then the...
Fuel Injector Question
Historical mailing list - zzyzx
Sat, 22 Jan 2011 11:48:14 -0800
...fuel injection system problems/failure on a 1980 Westy with electronic ignition system? Blue injectors on 1980 westy The above part number is a...
'87 Wolfs electrical SOLVED
Historical mailing list
Mon, 7 Apr 1997 18:33:57 -0400 (EDT)
...The ones I called 'main feed' and the one to the ignition, they BOTH go on the two big 'P' terminals, not one on...
Re: fuel pump relay?
Historical mailing list - S2
Fri, 2 Apr 1999 17:58:22 -0600
...Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET> >every thief knows where to look for the ignition wires and how to jump >them.) >Thanks >Bill >90 Westy Syncro >
Quick question, need answer fast!
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Mon, 24 May 1999 23:00:06 +0200
I have to replace the electrical part of the ignition switch ASAP (tomorrow) as my Vanagon is my only vehicle. Can anybody verify if...
starter/ignition weird
Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
Fri, 12 Jan 2001 07:57:36 -0800
I have a weird problem that the Van just started going. The first time you try to start the engine, you hear the fuel...
Keys
Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
Fri, 5 Mar 2004 06:02:44 -0800
Does anyone know if it is possible to get a new cut ignition key without having to supply the key? I know that at...
Re: key buzzer
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Mon, 1 Dec 2003 09:12:46 -0800
...Vanagon does not have a buzzer for when the key is in the ignition. What > steps could I take to determine the problem? > THanks > >
Re: Engine Died, got it running, but rough under load...
Historical mailing list - Dennis
Sat, 8 Jan 2005 21:59:56 -0500
Assuming you have fuel, and if things shape up in the dry, try a cap, rotor and ignition wires. My 90, when first purchased...
Re: Help with 12v Dometic wiring
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 9 Jun 2009 17:54:40 -0700
...but in my figuring this out ............sure seems to me that it's a clever ignition switch that supplies ground to that wire only...
Re: Coil Fires, 7.5KOhms
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 17 Oct 2000 00:33:52 -0400
...In a point-type ignition it's quite simple, yet also quite subtle: The ignition coil is simply a step-up transformer. If you...
How to test ignition coil? this guy needs some help
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Tue, 12 Jun 2001 15:47:04 -0700
...How to test ignition coil? The coil will no spark to a ground wire that i run from the body. From my experince the...
Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:17:34 -0500
...Bosch 0 237 022 054 > ignition timing: 10 +/- 1 BTDC @ 800 RPM without vacuum (see note) > ignition advance checks: 0 - 2 @ 1050 RPM w...
Engine oil
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 7 Aug 2022 14:37:29 +0000
...The pre-ignition, detonation control is just another consideration for using oils that are designed for gasoline, not diesel engines. Pre-ignition is the...
Re: electrical problem
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:16:51 -0500
...If I remember corectly, I had the usual red leds and could hear the > fuel pump pressurize as I switched the ignition on each...
Re: no cold start/hard start relay kit
Historical mailing list - Mathieu Bertrand
Sun, 20 Jan 2002 23:24:29 +0000
...The problem probably comes from the ignition > > switch or the wires. I've heard about hard start relay bosch kit. I'm > > wondering if...
Re: Progressive rough running - until ignition reset
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:00:04 -0500
...Progressive rough running - until ignition reset >> >> >> >>> There is a ground that isn't. It ismost likely at the ECU. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ________________________________ >>> From: John Rodgers<inua@CHARTER...
Re: Wafers for locks
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sun, 7 Apr 2019 10:44:19 -0700
...I have a 1990 tintop with one key for all the door locks, hatch, ignition, gas cap. But in this case on another van...
Re: won't start
Historical mailing list - Jason
Sun, 11 Nov 2012 19:33:05 -0500
Sounds like your ignition switch to me. Don't buy a cheap one either. Jason 84 Westy 90 LT Florida On Sun, Nov 11...
Re: Tach goes down, engine cuts out, then back again ...
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Mon, 2 Oct 2006 17:29:29 -0700
Or, it could be the ECU Relay or it's wiring, or a bad connection at the ignition coil positive side, or a common...
Re: New iginition coil behavior
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Mon, 30 Aug 2021 10:51:57 -0700
...When I turn the ignition key ON, the tachometer needle bounces about 1/4" and then drops to the bottom, not moving at all...
Re: AC & Windows Went Out
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Mon, 27 Jul 2020 10:44:14 +0200
They probably share a common fuse in the front fuseblock for ignition. Ignition is fed through the fan switch, either to the A/C...
RE: RED LIGHT!!!!
Historical mailing list
Mon, 03 Apr 1995 13:28:53 EDT
...Ignition/starter switch terminal, fuse box terminal of the ignition switch. If the warning light stops glowing when one of the connections is made...
Fwd: no spark
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Thu, 13 Jul 2000 04:43:43 EDT
...spark.....checked voltages at coil terminal 15 ...zero with ignition off...8vdc with ignition on.....my other same year Vanagon had 9vdc then jumped...
Re: Door buzzer
Historical mailing list - Miguel Calvin
Tue, 12 Sep 2000 23:23:35 -0400
...When you open the door with the keys in the ignition one of them will vibrate more than the rest. Pull it out and...
Re: 1991 Vanagon Electrical Problem
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Mon, 16 Dec 2002 12:20:30 -0500
...Remove the wire connector from your ignition switch. Check the X circuit coming out of your switch. It is probably going bad. New ignition...
Intermittent Miss on one cylinder
Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
Sat, 6 Mar 2004 18:03:07 -0500
...Replaced spark plugs using correct heat range and gap Ignition wires show 5400 ohms resistance end to end New injector in questionable cylinder Swapped...
Re: Any way to trick the Digijet ECU into generating injection pulses without the RPM/ignition signal, for test bench purposes?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 2 Jun 2012 12:00:39 -0700
...just remove the spark plugs to clear the fuel out, Crank it on starter with a remote starter switch with fuel and ignition systems...
Re: what is that parasite on the back of my altenator?
Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
Wed, 1 Jun 2005 16:21:31 -0500
...The unit is listed in the Bentley see the ignition section and you will see it there also listed is the adapter to make...
Re: recap (still not fixed) Re: Update (not fixed...) Re: FIXED? (and, advice needed...) (was: Re: low voltage, starter running intermittently, but alternator is okay?)
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Fri, 27 Jan 2006 18:07:22 -0500
...Mike Wesley Pegden wrote: > Today I tried a new ignition switch and changed out the transmission > ground strap. Neither fixed the problem. I don...
Re: Fuel pump relay cutout switch
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:23:12 -0800
There are numerous signals you could disable, power to the ECU, ignition voltage, Wire between the ignition and the ECU, and so forth. There...
Re: No ignition on restart after 5 to 10 mile drive in 90+F weather
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 5 Aug 2015 19:06:28 -0700
...No ignition on restart after 5 to 10 mile drive in 90+F weather A gremlin from the past seems to have reappeared on...
Re: RE; intermittent lights
Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
Fri, 17 Dec 1999 23:05:59 -0500
...As it turned out it was the ignition switch that was >bad. My mechanic had to put three of them in before the problem...
Re: Suburban Heater
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 28 Nov 2003 07:31:40 -0600
...It had an electronic ignition instead of a pilot light. I much preferred this system to the pilot light arrangement that was in the...
[Fwd: Re: Dead Headlights]
Historical mailing list - Vlach Family
Mon, 30 Nov 1998 15:51:15 -0500
...stay off > > C) Ignition: on Light switch: off > Results: All same as #1. > > D) Ignition: on Light switch: on > Results: Blue hi-beam lamp...
EV ignition is Bosch no more.
Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
Wed, 20 Oct 1999 20:00:08 -0700
...Siemens black box for the ignition. Bosch distributor. The plugs after 30k were worn past 2.0mm. I know because that is the largest...
electrical weirdness after 2nd battery install......
Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
Sun, 11 May 2008 15:11:00 -0700
...if i connect the second battery, with ignition off: -the fuel gauge comes on -hand brake light is still stuck -water temp sensor starts...
1986 GL won't start
Historical mailing list - Chris Stinson
Fri, 14 Apr 2000 17:39:52 -0400
...I drove onto our driveway about two weeks ago, turned off the ignition, and it hasn't started since. I've replaced the starter...
Re: 009 parts question
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Sun, 25 May 2003 04:25:21 -0700
...What I can highly recommend is the Pertronix pointLESS ignition ( http://www.pertronix.com/ignition/ignitor/index.htm ). Be sure to specify the one...
Re: Wire sets from Busdepot 1985 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - T Collins
Sat, 8 Sep 2012 15:58:45 -0400
...know who makes this wire set? Or rather who is the OE supplier > to VW? > http://www.busdepot.com/ignition-system/09272oe > > Thanks, > Tony >
Re: locking gas cap
Historical mailing list - Rob
Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:47:45 -0700
...Westy almost nine years ago the gas cap locked with the >ignition key. My '87 was like that, my '84 has the short key...
Gear lever hits dash
Historical mailing list - Peter Larsson
Fri, 23 May 1997 20:37:14 +0200
...knob touched the dashbord, reverse gear- = stick was almost in the ignition key.... matter of adjustment or normal = to those vanagons?? -- = Peter Larsson 1994...
Re: ignition problems
Historical mailing list
Wed, 19 Mar 1997 10:01:04 -0500 (EST)
Have the same problem in my 77 westy. Once hot, the engine will turn over slowly (read barely). After cooling down a bit, the...
IginitionTiming, 87' Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jack Ck
Wed, 27 Aug 1997 00:12:40 -0700
Isn't it true as far as ignition timing goes, hook up a vacuum meter/gauge to any main vacuum lines and turn the...
Re: 78 Bus FI Help Needed...
Historical mailing list - James Brown
Tue, 11 Aug 1998 11:44:32 +0000
...sounds to me like what you have is more of an ignition problem; whith the backfiring and etc. that's my 2 cents worth...
Re: '85 Westphalia: Engine is Frequently Dying
Historical mailing list
Sun, 7 Nov 1999 15:27:40 EST
Sounds to me like your ignition switch is bad and it is killing your motor. Not expensive but they can cause problems. Hope this...
Starter grief on the road
Historical mailing list - Jonc
Mon, 19 Jun 2000 06:16:43 -0400
...still each time I keys the ignition it is an adventure... Sort of like a slot machine... Looking for a recommendation for a mechanic...
Aux battery wiring
Historical mailing list - mike miller
Mon, 7 Jan 2002 17:36:40 -0800
...on the relay should be hooked to pin 50 of the ignition relay. Anyone know what the wire color code is on this? Bentley...
Re: Cold Starting
Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
Wed, 12 Nov 2003 11:22:29 -0800
...Platinum plugs destroy ignition coils OK, I'll bite. How? What does a platinum plug do to destroy a coil? On the surface I...
Re: Ignition cutout on 2.1L
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Thu, 6 Nov 2003 14:01:11 -0500
Same problem for me 3 years ago, Problem: Loose plug in the engine compartment, left side, front black box with round connectors, one of...
Re: key buzzer
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Mon, 1 Dec 2003 07:25:36 -0500
...Vanagon does not have a buzzer for when the key is in the ignition. What >steps could I take to determine the problem? >THanks > > > >