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• Keyless entry and alarm..combined..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:05:58 -0700
  ...Don't need no key..don't need no alarm...just a bowl of water.. Don Hanson
• OIL PRESSURE LIGHT/ALARM
  Historical mailing list - John Cooper
  Sat, 13 Jan 2001 02:00:43 EST
  ...I started getting an oil pressure alarm below 3100 rpm after the engine has warmed up. I replaced both oil pressure sensors, and just...
• Re: Alarm choices: was Today somebody got into my van
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 2 May 2011 07:30:38 -0700
  ...Went to get more ammo....' > > Miguel > > Controversial, revolutionary signature line removed as requested........ > How about a rant on "false alarms"? Have you ever seen...
• Re: Car alarms
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 20:55:54 -0800
  ...Car alarms > > I have a rotweiller in the van, but she is so nice! At least people > think she looks mean...but I can...
• should I be "alarmed"?
  Historical mailing list - dave bowers
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 09:56:29 -0700
  ...is, should I consider investing in an alarm? I do have a nice radio (tho it is fairly secure) and a bunch of camping...
• Re: I guess if I'm putting on a tencentlife oil cooler . . .
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 10 Apr 2011 08:56:12 -0700
  ...I'm sure this is done so there is no alarm sounding when you have the key on but engine not running. The alarm...
• Looking for a good Car Alarm for the Westy
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 17:52:35 -0700
  Im looking for a good car alarm for my Westy, one that has a two way keychain receiver/sender type deal. Can anyone suggest...
• Re: Alarm - Remote lock - Etc.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 23:02:46 -0500
  ...Hillbish wrote: >I've always wanted a car alarm that doesn't make noise. I just want it to pop >up a sub machine...
• Re: security ideas
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Wed, 1 Jan 2003 13:31:58 -0800
  That is a cheap alarm then, all the new ones have a "sensing" technology now, that samples the vibration and then ups the resistance...
• Re: Oil Pressure Light and Alarm after oil change
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 19:39:41 -0500
  An '84 does not have an oil pressure alarm. 10w-30 can be hazardous to your bearings health at extended high speed warm weather...
• Re: Alarm system, was Bus story
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 15:09:18 -0700
  "Or an alarm that alerted you wihout alerting everyone else within a two-mile radius? Surely there are some innovations out there?" I had...
• Car Alarm Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Sat, 29 Jan 2022 16:04:19 +0000
  Hi, seeking some tips re a Car Alarm system. Looking to secure/disable the car, add some convenience. It is a 1990 Westy, power...
• Parking lights + ignition switch = flat battery
  Historical mailing list - =David-M=
  Sun, 11 Jun 2000 19:45:56 -0400
  ...This is really annoying particularly since its only a couple of months since my theft alarm left me with a flat battery. I am...
• Re: Alarm with power door locks?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 22 Apr 2012 09:03:17 -0700
  ...I've installed a generic alarm / central locking kit, with a remote fob. I've wired up the cut out to the fuel pump...
• Re: 88 Vanagon - oil pressure alarm
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:22:00 -0800
  When the audible oil alarm sounds only intermittently, it can be any of several things. Very common is a problem with the oil. Also...
• Re: Collapsable Pushrod Tubes?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 22 Oct 2015 15:40:05 +0000
  No, it's a minor cause for alarm! : ) Jim On Thu, Oct 22, 2015 at 10:04 AM Tyler Hardison <tyler@seraph-net.net...
• Re: How to Steal VW Vans Quickly
  Historical mailing list - Eric Lowe 356-7589
  Wed, 31 Aug 1994 14:32:00 -0700 (PDT)
  Car alarms etc. I remember one night the first time I came across one of those talking alarms,"You are too close the car...
• Cup Holders and alarm
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Tue, 21 Oct 1997 21:16:05 -0800
  ...I got lots of answers regarding my request for alarm installation. Thanks to all of you. However, when you say "right hand side under...
• Re: Light on auxilliary battery
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 15 Sep 2007 08:21:08 -0700
  for the Wiki; http://www.the12volt.com is a good site. (used by alarm installers) They have some really creative relay solutions like here...
• Re: Warning Lights Audible Buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 25 May 2010 19:12:06 -0400
  ...Lots of uses, like how about interior lights that stay on for x seconds after you close the door? The alarm guys use them...
• Alarm with power door locks?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 21 Apr 2012 19:31:49 -0700
  ...I'm putting in a horn from my son in law's defunct Alfa that will make a great alarm too. ;-) Let me know...
• Re: testing coolant level sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 6 Apr 2008 11:27:18 -0700
  ...This is to reduce the false alarms. 30 seconds should be more than enough. If the light still does not start blinking you may...
• Re: Car alarms
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 13:39:26 -0600
  >Any recommendations? A bag of rotten onions in the front seat? :)
• Re: Is there such a thing...?
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Tue, 10 Aug 2004 18:42:57 -0700
  ...A number of after market alarm companies made them. This is commonly referred to as pager. However it is my impression the alarm market...
• Re: Car alarms
  Historical mailing list - Andree Hurley
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 22:36:34 -0500
  ...Car alarms > > > >> Any recommendations? > > > > A bag of rotten onions in the front seat? :) > > > ________________________ Check it out! http://www.viewit.com/ http://www.onwatersports.com...
• Re: Stolen Westy Syncro in Seattle--install an alarm
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 17:31:30 -0800
  ...A way to enhance the theft alarm and not annoy the neighbors is to put the annunciator, that 150dbA screamin meemie INSIDE the car...
• Re: Van Alarm
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Fri, 17 Oct 1997 06:42:13 +0000
  ...Harry. > At 10:20 PM 10/16/97 -0800, you wrote: > >Went for an alarm installation last week but they didn't do it...
• Re: Pop Top Alarm
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Thu, 14 Feb 2002 08:17:28 -0800
  ...pop-top opens!!! Right in the middle of the highway! No alarm light or cutout needed in the future to double check that the...
• 87 Westy oil light and buzzer random- HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Haagensen
  Fri, 29 Sep 2006 22:14:25 -0700
  ...After afew hour stop the alarm started again. This time I just kept driving andafter about an hour the alarm stopped. I think I...
• Electrical weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 1 May 2015 15:13:53 -0400
  ...When I got to the shop, about 3 miles from my house, the oil pressure light and alarm turned on. They were going to...
• Re: Co alarms
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Sat, 20 Dec 1997 11:23:05 EST
  You don't think cigar smoke is lethal? Ken Wilford John 3:16
• Re: engine function alarm - update
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:39:19 -0700
  ...while back there was list talk of making a buzzer/light > alarm for various engine functions? > > I found one for sale, south african company...
• Oil gauge sender mounting questions for Air-Cooled engines
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Tue, 26 Apr 2005 03:35:07 +0200
  ...Ji� ��dn� vysok� ��ty! VOLN� internet alarm - je�t� bezpe�n�j�� surfov�n�! Sta�en� i pou��v�n� je ZDARMA na http...
• Who manufactures Dark Red / Burgandy shock Absorbers?
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Thu, 5 May 2005 20:53:28 +0200
  ...Ji� ��dn� vysok� ��ty! VOLN� internet alarm - je�t� bezpe�n�j�� surfov�n�! Sta�en� i pou��v�n� je ZDARMA na http...
• Re: Audible Coolant alarm opinions
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 1 Mar 2018 22:11:21 -0800
  so the GW will go ON when you turn on the ignition?
• Re: Alarm choices: was Today somebody got into my van
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 2 May 2011 10:52:57 -0700
  ...As far as Don's opinion on > audible alarms, I agree that they are a nuisance, but you just turn it on > only at...
• Re: Hornet car alarm?
  Historical mailing list - Charles D Earl
  Sun, 6 Jul 1997 00:31:48 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Actually, after I wrote to you, I dug out the instructions for my alarm. It is an "AutoMate" brand, by DEI. Probably their standard...
• Re: vanagon security?
  Historical mailing list - van man
  Thu, 13 Sep 2001 10:47:23 -0700
  ...An alarm might help, but alarms also alert stero thieves that there might be a nice stereo inside. jg --- Brian Scotto <bscotto@UREACH.COM...
• Re: Is there such a thing...?
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Wed, 11 Aug 2004 04:22:19 +0000
  Alpine 8080? those rock! but yeah a pager alarm is readily available at your local car stereo shop. If you live in the Seattle...
• Re: Alarm choices: was Today somebody got into my van
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Mon, 2 May 2011 13:11:00 -0700
  These kits can be upgraded to include the alarm and other goodies. I simply wanted the remote locks and actuators, so I opted not...
• Pop Top Alarm
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 14 Feb 2002 13:34:57 -0500
  The first two wiring systems I thought of that could be used for a "Pop-Top Ajar" alarm are the seat belt and the...
• Re: OIL PRESSURE LIGHT/ALARM
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 13 Jan 2001 09:13:22 -0500
  ...OIL PRESSURE LIGHT/ALARM I have an 87 Synchro Westy with 153,000 miles on it. I was told the heads had been reworked...
• OT: Someone here with VAG-tiptronik knowledge?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 30 Oct 2002 21:35:30 +0100
  please pmail me! EMERGENCY!!! CATASTROPHE!!! ALARM!!! And sorry for the WOB. Thanks. Raimund
• Re: Headlight Alarm
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:52:01 -0700
  Yup, no need to buy an alarm kit. I did it to my '86, see here: http://shufti.wordpress.com/2010/05/15/headlight...
• Re: Barking dogs and Car alarms
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 16:10:04 -0800
  ...Just like > putting > a security alarm sign in your front yard or "beware of the dog" sign > on your > gate. > > By the way I...
• 1990 Vanagon Caravelle Carat For sale$2400/best
  Historical mailing list - brian M.
  Sun, 16 Nov 2003 07:46:17 -0800
  ...Oil alarm went off once at 65 mph- I immediately shut it down and coasted to stop,restarted van -no alarm. Continued on at...
• Sliding Door Switch
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 20:21:08 -0600
  ...The aftermarket alarm uses the door contact switch >(interior light) to indicate an alarm condition. > >Bentley says that years '83-'85 had a sliding...
• engine compartment temp?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Tue, 16 Feb 1999 10:07:36 -0800
  Hello Volks, I'm working on a fire alarm for my engine compartment. I figure that I will install a heat sensor/switch in...
• Re: plan for oil pressure gauge install- opinions wtd
  Historical mailing list - James Benthall
  Thu, 17 Mar 2005 16:07:29 EST
  I don't know about the, "if you get a legitimate alarm on a high mileage car, its probably too late" notion. I got...
• Re: Good Multi- Gas detector?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Thu, 3 May 2012 09:29:04 -0400
  ...http://people.cs.uchicago.edu/~wes/vanpics/closeup.jpg With the switch in the off position, the alarm is off and propane is shutoff...
• Re: beeper for hand brake
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 23 Oct 2014 17:59:45 -0400
  ...17:49 mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET> napisał(a): > On concern I have is that I don't want the parking brake reminder alarm...
• Re: Headlight Alarm
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:40:21 -0700
  ...Headlight Alarm | |Whatever floats your boat or gives ya dial-tone Rocky :) I've |been damn good about checking my lights before turning off...
• Re: PopTop Alarm ..... Conslusion ????
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 10:25:24 -0800
  ...PopTop Alarm ..... Conslusion ???? > > > > Folks, > > > > A while back William stated a thread on designing a alarm device for the > > Popup. > > > > Some that would sound a...
• Subject: pin switch for sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 16:33:10 -0700
  Ben, When you have the alarm installed, they will put a switch in the slider and also on the back hatch. Depending on how...
• Re: door chime/seat belt light anomaly
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 14 May 2010 15:32:32 -0700
  ...as to headlight on alarm, sure, simple buzzer can be rigged, but oh how sweet it would be to re-purpose door chime alistair...
• Re: Loaded van broken into
  Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
  Mon, 7 Apr 2003 08:25:25 -0700
  ...Last week I had a Viper alarm installed. Maybe it will help deter them????? ----------------------snip----------------------------- I have my van since 96 and had installed...
• Re: Poptop Alarm was Re: ebay car?
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 13 Feb 2002 21:42:29 -0800
  OK, even with an alarm a few of us would still forget to close that pop top. But with a cut off switch how...
• Re: break-ins was Re: Alarm choices: was Today somebody got into my van
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Mon, 2 May 2011 21:47:09 -0700
  ...Joy Hecht <jhecht@ALUM.MIT.EDU> > I'm curious about the need for > alarms.� I mean, how many of us have ever > actually had...
• Re: Pop Top Alarm
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Thu, 14 Feb 2002 11:51:53 -0500
  ...Pop Top Alarm > Better one: Leave the mountain top, drive 22 miles and down 4,000 feet, > stop and have breakfast, pull back onto...
• Well, I made it... (Correction!)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff & Jenny Warner
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 18:35:31 -0400
  Volks, It would seem I made an error this morning in my assumptions about the oil presure light/alarm and the low coolant tank...