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• mirror switch-vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 14:18:51 EST
  Looking for the listee who was looking for the panel mounted interior switch to do a conversion with. Please p-mail me back-i...
• 84 WESTY AC SWITCH & Wiring Diagram
  Historical mailing list - Chris ALmida
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 12:29:25 -0700
  I am in need of a source for a AC Tempature switch for any 84 Vangon GL Westfalia. Also need wiring dagram for proper...
• Re: ignition switch part #
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 21:15:51 EST
  Sorry forgot to put the price in for the # 11 905 865 L Ignition switch ~~ $4.87 Go To www.dvwimportautoparts.com Ph.814...
• Heater Fan Switch
  Historical mailing list - Ray Reinhard
  Sun, 1 Apr 2007 14:36:58 -0700
  The switch that controls the blower for my heater is apparently burned out. Can someone tell me how I gain access to it so...
• Rear Defroster Switch
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:15:02 -0400
  Does anyone have an extra rear defroster switch they would be willing to sell? -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one...
• Re: Help me diagnose and fix no brake lights
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 9 Oct 2015 11:26:01 -0700
  ...S8 supplies constant (battery) + to brake switches via a red/yellow wire. This wire enters one switch connector then splits off to the other...
• FW: Front Blower - Help! (while we're on the subject)
  Historical mailing list - jeff crane
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 13:54:41 -0400
  ...I got a new switch and installed it - easy enough. The switch went click click click just fine - "Great!" I thought. I turned on...
• Re: No Headlights or Turnsignals but Markers OK Update 4
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 27 Oct 2016 00:23:26 +0000
  Just a wild shot in the "dark"......I was having blinker issues recently.  I removed Emergency Flasher switch from instrument panel, sprayed into the...
• Re: Brake light switch replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:48:16 -0800
  ...Brake light switch replacement Hey all, Is there a mess free way to replace the two brake light switches on the master cylinder? It...
• Re: Westy shower
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Reams
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 20:04:14 -0700
  > Hmm, what switch? Isn't the on-demand pump always on and only running when > there's a difference in pressure (like when the...
• Re: O2 Reset switch location?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 23 Oct 1999 06:54:07 -0400
  Wendy, On my son's 84 the reset switch is under the front end of the van, near the front wheel. Follow the speedo...
• From Vgonman RE: only starts in neutral
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 12:52:17 -0800
  The starting problem is probably due to the neutral-reverse-safe switch at the base of the gear selector lever. If you pull the...
• Re: Gradual switch to synthetic oil?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Aldrich
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 18:32:57 -0500
  ...Gradual switch to synthetic oil? > > >> Anyone thought of dealing with the perceived notion of switching to >> synthetic oil by first going to a "blend...
• 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...
• dome light door pin switch-discovery
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 11:51:03 -0400
  ...on the Jetta the trunk light pin switch has a NOTCH or GROOVE cut into it that allows it to be set in the...
• Re: WTH!! First it headlights, now wipers
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 16:23:44 -0500
  ...Can anyone confirm for me that wiper >problems are ignition switch related?? Am I going to immediately get to >install that ignition switch too...
• Re: Rigging up spare Rear Defogger Switch to do other stuff
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 2 Apr 2020 00:25:17 +0000
  ...The amber light should turn on with the output when switch is closed. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Solar Panel: Battery Switching Diagram Check?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 31 Jul 2013 16:30:59 -0700
  ...https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-HyyFHf3fngw/UfmaYPP-frI/AAAAAAAAIDk/6cNsjZG1mX8/s720/Switch.jpg I'd use this type of switch: http://www.rpelectronics.com/ss206...
• Aftermarket Power Window Regulator & Motor...switch won't fit in door...?
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 12:13:18 -0700
  ...Awhile back I purchased a replacement power window regulator w/motor for my 1990 Carat and after installation my mechanic said the switch won...
• Instrument Cluster Woes
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Wed, 15 Feb 2006 08:41:04 -0800
  ...Headlight switch off: All is well. Headlight switch on (either Parking lights or Headlights): Parking and/or Headlights turn on as usual. Water temp...
• Re: Throttle switch confusion
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 4 Jul 2015 15:18:31 -0500
  ...I have an ecu monitor, it will be interesting to see how well it works with the switch. It monitors the switch circuit with...
• Re: Throttle switch adjustment Dilemma finally Figured out!!!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 29 Sep 2003 15:11:28 -0400
  Have you replace the switch and plastic cam with the updated parts? This may help. Eric Robert Lilley wrote: >I finally understood Bentley and...
• Re: 3 speed heater fan switch in canada ??
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:55:19 -0800
  ...You may find > the > > same issue with the heat sinks on the switch you point to though I'm > > certainly no expert! :) > > > > Basically between...
• Daylight Driving lights
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 8 Mar 2018 10:06:26 -0800
  ...I have to turn the headlight switch on anytime I use it... is there a way the wire those light to have them ON...
• Re: 1985 Westy A/C compressor doesn't turn
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 16 Jun 2015 02:31:39 -0400
  ...If it does, your refrigerant is just too low >to make the switch. If it doesn't Keith, what pressure switch? If there is...
• ignition switch-- how to article
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:27:29 -0800
  Last year I replaced my ignition switch with one that I purchased from the bus depot. Unfortunately, I think this particular ignition switch was...
• Re: Mystery wire on '73 ignition switch
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jun 1996 22:46:57 -0700
  ...I may be wrong but thats what I've been lead to belive every time I install an ignition switch that wire has been...
• Re: Windows and struts
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sun, 04 May 1997 10:18:04 -0700
  ...spare spade connectors on one side for pre-ignition switch use; spare spades on the other side for post-ignition switch use. Larry '96...
• Another '85 A/C Question
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 12:13:52 -0400
  ...If this part of the switch is bad, could I put in a separate on-off switch to kick in the compressor? How much...
• drool...drool
  Historical mailing list - mortimer peaberry
  Sat, 31 Jan 2004 07:28:35 -0800
  stopped by VolksCafe in santa cruz yesterday for some hella 500s, a fog light switch, and a HL relay kit had to park next...
• Re: oil press light
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 31 Aug 2005 15:47:49 -0400
  ...A short of the wire going to the pressure switch. The switch is behind the tin cover that is on the driver side under...
• Re: Shade tree wiring of a cold start valve on a 2.1?
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Mon, 5 Jan 2009 13:29:07 -0800
  ...That switch is in turn, feeding a momentary switch which triggers the injector -- Casey '87 300TD '94 100CSQ Avant '89 Bluestar
• how does the ignition switch work?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Jarvinen
  Thu, 20 Dec 2007 19:04:21 -0800
  ...I've had a bad switch before, and used an extra plastic switch and a screwdriver to start the van for months at a...
• Re: Replacing radiator Fan Thermo switch questions
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 23 Aug 2021 22:43:38 -0600
  Eric I put a dash mounted switch for the Rad’Fan on My 83.5 within 6Mo’s of acquiring it in 83 ~ I...
• idle microswitch
  Historical mailing list - William
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 16:24:01 -0700
  ...I suspected the idle switch and manually toggled the idle switch many times making sure I heard the 'click' in the microswitch. Nothing else...
• Re: WTB: two hard to find items???
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Tue, 9 Aug 2011 13:22:00 -0400
  ...I guess it's a dial more than a switch. It's retangular in nature and points to the speed positions in which the...
• Re: 12v outlet switch?
  Historical mailing list - Neil Crawford
  Tue, 1 Apr 2008 10:08:18 -0700
  ...I assume the switch gives power to the outlet. My switch > knob is broken off. Is there an after market fix for this. Can...
• Re: Turning kills engine--??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 11 May 2007 13:47:48 -0400
  ...12 volt + goes to one side of the valve coil and switch on the PS pressure hose completes the circuit to the chassis, (engine...
• Re: solenoid vs ignition switch for non-start
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 9 Apr 2007 10:42:27 -0700
  ...solenoid vs ignition switch for non-start > On 4/9/07, Richard A Jones <jones@colorado.edu> wrote: >> >> When I turn the ignition switch...
• Re: Reverse lights going crazy
  Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
  Sat, 7 Feb 2015 13:18:00 -0500
  ...On Sat, Feb 7, 2015 at 9:35 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > Yes there are two switches available. The difference is...
• Re: '85 Turn Signal Issues
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sun, 3 Oct 2010 22:45:50 -0400
  ...Then, try the 4-way switch - I've seen them become jammed inside and not return to the correct off or on position, which...
• Re: Headlight switch failure
  Historical mailing list - Sam Bateman
  Wed, 24 Feb 1999 21:44:56 EST
  In a message dated 99-02-24 14:31:04 EST, you write: << Driving back from California a week ago my headlight switch siezed...
• Re: A/C 4-position fan speed selector problem
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
  Thu, 21 Feb 2019 18:08:46 -0700
  ...Making this > change resulted in protection of the fan control switch from overload. > The switch has now lasted 20 years without a problem. > > I...
• Still confused, looking for suggestions...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Warner
  Fri, 10 Aug 2001 18:14:46 GMT
  Good afternoon Volks! You may recall I'm having a Oil High Pressure switch problem. I ignored it for a few weeks while I...
• Re: front headlights not working.... (long winded again)
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 10:47:55 -0500
  The only lights directly powered by the headlight switch (assuming the relays are installed properly) are the marker/instrument/running lights and the relays...
• Re: Will this work for a rear bright light that works only in reverse?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 31 Jul 2013 20:10:52 -0400
  ...Take the 86 feed from the backup light switched circuit. Run the 85 terminal up forward and use your selector switch to ground it...
• Re: parts # 1986-on radiator thermo-switch?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 13:41:34 -0400
  ...for 1986-on Radiator >Thermo-switch? (ie., 1st stage in 89C-94C out 81C 2ed stage in 95C-100C out >87C). I plan to...
• Re: Low beams are both out.
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 02:48:51 +0100
  ...Would they both go at the same time or > is it a relay or switch? Thought I would get some input before I look...
• Re: No Low Beams
  Historical mailing list - Hal Brackett
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 12:32:52 -0500
  ...The other three other possibilities are: > Bad Headlight Dimmer Flasher Switch (the arm that you pull to switch to high > beams) > Bad ignition switch...
• Re: Washer wiper problem
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 19:35:36 -0500
  The most common cause is dirty contacts in the switch. Pull off the covers surrounding the steering column, and look into the right side...
• Re: Radiator fan won't go off
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sun, 4 Jun 2006 11:50:15 -0400
  Did you check to see if your AC was on? If the AC switch is engaged the fan will run no matter what. Chris...
• Re: Radiator fan switch wierdness
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Thu, 1 May 2014 11:22:36 -0400
  ...Junk on the coolant side of the switch could insulate it and cause delayed reaction.
• Switching to Power windows
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Mon, 1 Aug 2011 09:21:21 -0400
  Hi All, So, I've been thinking about switching to power windows and was wondering if anyone has taken their manual windows and added...
• Removing ignition switch on '82 vanagon diesel
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Sat, 15 May 2010 10:19:38 -0500
  Can anyone explain how to get the ignition switch out of the lock assembly (without taking it off the steering column, hopefully), on my...
• Parts needed: right electric window switch and motor
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 Sep 1996 21:38:53 PST
  Does anybody have a switch and motor for the electric windows? I need the right side(passenger side in the USA). Any help would...
• What size allen wrench is used for throttle body switch?
  Historical mailing list - Jesse and Monica Johnson
  Mon, 15 Sep 2003 19:05:50 -0400
  Hey all, what is the size allen wrench needed to adjust the throttle body switch? this is for a 89 carat with digifant. thanks...
• Re: electric plug in engine block
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:08:34 -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: Light switch backlight
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:23:31 -0400
  ...It sure helps to find a lit switch in the dark if you're not familiar with dash layout. 2009/10/24, Frank Condelli...
• Re: Accessory circuit on ignition switch dead
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 07 Mar 1997 21:07:20 -0800
  ...Slide the ignition switch up and off the shaft. Replace the white plastic ignition switch attached below the key part. And to quote all...
• 2nd ignition switch in 2 months???
  Historical mailing list - Chad Lyles
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 06:28:31 -0800
  ...i just put that ignition switch in less than 2 months ago!! WTF? UGH! ...any ideas as to why it might be doing this...