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• Silicone tape = rescue tape, was Pesky Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 17:12:43 -0800
  ...Any more and you'll be blowing the valves on your washer and dishwasher, not to mention your toilet...>> Actually, many pressure switches for...
• 170 degree thermostat in '83 Diesel
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 01 May 1996 22:36:21 -0700
  ...So I'm looking at changing to this 170 degree unit and changing my two radiatior mounted thermostat switches. I'd move my lower...
• Re: Bus Depot Sucks
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 21:21:10 EST
  ...Mon, 24 Dec 2001 03:07:36 EST > > > >Eberspacher BA-6 vanagon gas Heater, complete w/ all switches and wiring. > >this is an auxilliary...
• Re: Ignition switch question (got it...thanks for the help)
  Historical mailing list - cybor punk
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 15:55:10 -0700
  ...I would have thought that the ignition switches would be similair if not the same as both vw's are 1985. I have tried...
• Re: Backup light switch
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 7 Feb 2005 21:09:27 -0500
  ...Both the switches I've dismantled (one aluminum and one brass, one each from '84 and '85) were thoroughly ruined by overheating (aluminum body...
• Re: Emergency brake light stays on
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 16 Dec 2006 09:42:16 -0800
  ...You can verify this by looking on page 97.81 which has the switches labeled corerectly but for 86 model. The wire colors and...
• Immobilise the van?
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Mon, 21 May 2007 10:48:30 -0700
  ...There's been some talk recently about secret disable switches, but where are people cutting into the loom? toodle pip, -- Dug Smith | Terry Pratchett...
• Re: Source for dashboard lamps?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:24:05 EDT
  ...Bulb socket, heater control, 321 919 039 Bulb, light switches, heater controls, auto trans shifter, 12v1.2w, N 017 751 2 >>>>>>I need replacement...
• Re: Need help in Wilmington Camber destroyed tire
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:41:55 -0400
  ...The Brake Lights are out again! I’ve changed the two Brake Light Switches on the Master Cylinder a couple times… most recently 2...
• Re: Throttle stop switch? Stumbles on resume throttle..
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:18:16 -0700
  Don, as you may know, the throttle switch , actually 2 switches, is called the wide-open throttle switch� and the idle switch . Wide -open...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 23 May 2016 07:38:04 -0500
  ...As for the switches many of the aftermarket ones are not reliable. Go to the dealer and pay the $$$. Also make sure the oil...
• Re: Vanagon Starter relay kit
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Wed, 9 Dec 2015 10:02:29 -0800
  ...just closes the relay with very little current and the relay switches the > heavier load to the starter solenoid. > > I'm in the camp...
• Re: Free parts from 1985 Westy-you pay shipping
  Historical mailing list - C. Pius Weibel
  Mon, 20 Oct 2014 17:17:19 -0500
  ...guts, horn pad (all brown) Heater/Defrost control panel and all switches Radiator cooling fan Vent cover for under dash-center (brown) Instrument panel...
• Re: Disable oil pressure warning system
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sun, 15 Jun 2014 11:53:52 -0700
  ...It was >> going off before I installed the gauge and new switches, so it's either >> the >> wiring or the control unit. Is there...
• Re: Newbie Question!!
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Fri, 13 Apr 2001 09:43:07 -0400
  Or replace you oil pressure switches, the low pressure one should not activate until .3 bar (4~5 psi), the high pressure one I...
• Re: adjusting idle speed and switch lever position..
  Historical mailing list - John Dagastino
  Wed, 15 May 2002 16:07:54 -0700
  ...do i adjust the arms that press the idle / > full throttle switches correctly? > > > > > > ===== > "Puritanism: The haunting fear that someone, > somewhere, may be happy. " > - H...
• Re: Interior light clarification *sorry*
  Historical mailing list - T.
  Tue, 29 Oct 2002 20:19:37 -0700
  ...from what you are >saying i gather that the switches both on settings are working when >you open a door. from the diagram this...
• Re: Interior light?
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Tue, 29 Oct 2002 07:36:12 -0700
  those little interior light switches fail on many older vehicles. they are mostly just a little pivot that moves a spring metal contact into...
• Re: Westy fridge fan on, but fridge is off (I think)
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 18:33:32 -0700
  I am quite sure the fridge fan is wired such that none of the switches on the fridge control turns it on/off. It...
• Re: Come out of the closet, all
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 24 Dec 2006 09:39:32 -0700
  ...my age?" My brother and his family all have "toys-with-switches". Only my nephew rides a road bike. I love riding their TWS...
• Re: bucking at 2K rpm
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Mon, 3 Nov 2008 14:48:42 -0800
  ...So what do you think? Temp 2? O2? > Throttle > Position Switches? > Any thoughts? I have really no running issues aside from that > bucking from...
• Re: Finding and Accessing the Brake Light Switch
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 09:43:25 -0800
  ...What VOLTAGE is coming out of the front brake switches? Unplug each in turn and measure the voltage on the wires of the other...
• Re: The two throttle valve switches, redux
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:54:12 -0700
  ...The two throttle valve switches, redux On 9/25/2007 10:56 PM David Kao wrote: > --- Michael Elliott <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > >> On...
• Re: 86 Vanagon GL Oil pressure warning
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sun, 15 Aug 1999 13:38:02 -0700
  ...There are two oil pressure switches in your van's engine, and either one will cause the buzzer to sound if it's defective...
• Re: Fwd: Rigging up spare Rear Defogger Switch to do other stuff
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 2 Apr 2020 09:36:23 -0400
  ...Edward On Thu, Apr 2, 2020 at 9:27 AM vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@cox.net> wrote: > I have 2 used stock switches...
• Re: VW
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 23 Sep 2015 20:44:49 -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: No headlights
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 18 Dec 2014 07:04:48 -0800
  ...install GoWesty instrument foil replacement kit. > > I’ve done no troubleshooting so far. (Other that cycle headlight, dimmer > and ignition switches a few times...
• Re: Radiator fan switch wierdness
  Historical mailing list - Joe Novak
  Thu, 1 May 2014 10:37:31 -0700
  ...ended up running thru 3 radiator fan temp switches before the wire problem was id'd. might be worth your time to drop in...
• Pedal Pressure & Brake Lights
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 3 Jul 2010 11:48:14 -0700
  ...would could be at fault here? Design flaw? Both brake light switches were replaced at time of booster install. AFAIK, the switch wiring is...
• Re: Dash control lights question
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Sat, 10 Jul 1999 02:38:33 EDT
  ...up at all and nor do my two air con > rotary switches and nor does the dimmer switch. And the dimmer switch dims > everything...
• Fwd: 87 Vanagon problem
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 20 Jun 2002 11:42:57 -0400
  I'll post this, due to the pressure switches stuff, though most of the other replies already covered the essentials. Begin forwarded message: > From...
• Re: model year differences?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 13:01:42 -0500
  ...It also has 1 throttle control switch like the later vans instead of the 2 switches found on early 1.9Ls. Mike > As the...
• Re: o2 Sensor on 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Mon, 8 Aug 2005 11:26:30 -0400
  Did you check for proper operation of the idle and full throttle switches? Also, the fuel injector wiring comes together in the harness near...
• Re: Radiator/Coolant/Overheating Issues
  Historical mailing list - Sunshine
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 20:01:07 -0500
  Okay the oil pressure switches seem okay, I mean I cleaned them up. Thanks man, how do I know when it's time to...
• 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...
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  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 23 Aug 2021 11:30:05 -0700
  ...story is that depressing the > stalk, or pulling back on it, switches between front wash and rear wash ( > and wipe). > > Neutral position between two...
• Re: Water tank level gauge on '91 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 23 May 2010 12:21:09 -0400
  ...Played around with the float and tried to see what was going >on with the reed switches last time I cleaned out the tank...
• Re: Idle at start problem
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Mon, 3 Aug 1998 12:11:46 -0400
  ...Four of the first five vans I checked had bad throttle position switches, and all idled much better when the problem was corrected. Even...
• Re: clock-89 syncro westy
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 17 Apr 2001 15:45:39 -0500
  ...You pull off the cover over the instrument cover, unlatch and pull out about 4 switches etc., disconnect the speedo cable, and the connector...
• Re: Oil pressure light 87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 13 Feb 2004 05:50:51 EST
  ...Maybe try other new switches. What I did want to ask was would you like to add your oil pressure readings to my _Vanagon...
• Re: is it possible to not have a TPS?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 4 Jun 2007 22:56:36 -0400
  Yes, the engine will work without the throttle switches. Only when they are stuck closed or the wiring swapped with the warm up or...
• Re: Off topic Friday question on switches...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 17 May 2014 10:22:01 -0400
  ...Off topic Friday question on switches... I have an induction-motored thickness planer, running on 220 single phase power...It came with a magnetic...
• Re: 87 Vanagon GL 3000+ RPM idle - SOLVED
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:45:14 EDT
  ...After the throttle is engaged control of the engine switches to the ECU. If this is not correct I would appreciate anyone who could...
• Euro-Drive: 85 Volkswagen Vanagon, Surge
  Historical mailing list - "Robert Philp III (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 12:20:48 -0500
  ...We swapped air flow box, ECU, checked idle switches, and did a pin out test at the computer. If anyone has any more suggestions...
• Re: 2.1L coolant light problem
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 17 Jul 2003 11:09:55 -0700
  ...Mark John Connolly wrote: > > I believe there's a high and low pressure switch (separate switches) behind > the rear left panel > (next to the...
• Re: low temp gauge reading need ideas...
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Mon, 23 Jan 2006 22:38:28 -0600
  ...of engineering in that motor! Perhaps try changing the oil pressure switches sometime. Actually, one CAN get the temp sender out pretty easily from...
• Re: Radiator Fan Thermal Switch question
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 19 Aug 2012 18:04:01 -0400
  ...That may be what is happening to you. > >There are lower temp radiator switches you can install. The stock >2.1 rad temp switch...
• Re: test
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 2 Sep 2020 09:12:23 -0700
  ...test messages > > I just soldered red LEDs into my power windows switches. What a PIA. > ...something ontopic ;-) > Now I need to overhaul my window...
• Re: Idle issues
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 17 May 2020 17:59:16 -0700
  ...Maybe while "in there", replace the 2.1 throttle switch with some 1.9 throttle switches? And yes, I'm joking around about that...
• Re: Help in salt lake
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Tue, 19 Mar 2019 23:39:22 +0000
  ...I think I will start carrying spare ignition switches, but wonder why it shorted out. Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/ghei36> ________________________________ From...
• Re: It's hard to make your Vanagon better when they're making the parts crappier
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 1 Jul 2013 14:43:11 -0500
  ...had removed from another Vanagon! > > Between the heater valves and ignition switches, I'm ready to set my > ordering app to NO MEYLE. > > Jim >
• Re: Power lock amperage
  Historical mailing list - Mister Tom
  Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:48:20 -0800
  ...I would disconnect switches one at a time to see which one(s) draw the current. Tom Salicos '87 Syncro Westy EG-33 > -----Original...
• Re: Starter Cleanup
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sat, 21 Mar 2009 13:01:38 -0400
  ...like a lighting upgrade, or do something about those flimsy heater? switches. Should I do something special about electrical power regards? the starter - other...
• Re: 1988 Westy low Oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Terry Tan
  Mon, 29 Jul 1996 01:11:34 -0400 (EDT)
  ...He brought his van in to a shop and had a gauge hooked up and > indeed he has low oil pressure, so the switches...
• Parts For Sale!
  Historical mailing list - CC
  Sat, 6 May 2000 02:09:50 CDT
  ...tail and turn signal lens, interior and exterior mirrors, alternators, gauges, switches, handles, glass, heater cores, etc., mostly from mid-80's vans. E...
• Re: Rocker Switch for Fog Lights
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 12:09:12 -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...
• Re: Re; Lighting options
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Sat, 30 Dec 2000 07:17:33 -0600
  ...I was lucky to find a fog light switch, factory VW, that is a perfect match to my Vanagon switches. I'll be installing...
• Re: Strange Ignition Problem
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 24 Aug 2002 16:20:22 -0700
  ...ECU ECU relay Temp 2 sensor idle and throttle switches aux air regulator temp gauge sender coolant level sensor Wheezerboxer motors have it too...
• Re: Air conditioning electrical questions
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 3 Aug 2002 11:00:04 -0500
  ...In my GL the low and high pressure switches are behind the plastic cover at the left rear (D) pillar. I don't know...
• Re: parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:24:06 -0400
  ...I just really really hate the miles of hoses these motors have and that parts like throttle switches have become NLA. I know that...