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RE: Heat handling design error help
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Fri, 7 Jun 1996 09:39:30 -0700
...on coolant level, check condition of hoses, etc. Watch for leaks in auxillary heater core. 2. Install a new radiator fan switch with lower...
Re: Engine overheating - Need Advice
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 18 Feb 2005 12:41:00 -0600
...I had a new cap on hand, so it wa sinstalled, and the coolant level sensor was re-installed. Warmed up the engine and...
Re: Wondering about coolant physics
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 1 Jan 2016 17:03:24 -0500
...In summary, with my '82 diesel conversions, I switched the primary coolant reservoir to the '83 version, added a coolant level sensor and then...
Re: Back on the road but running warm or faulty gauge
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Tue, 13 Jul 2004 09:21:38 -0700
...Is your coolant level steady on a long drive? Do you have white smoke coming out of the exhaust? If you have white smoke...
Re: the case of the curious blinking LED
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:27:56 -0400
At 10:11 PM 8/31/2009, Alan Felder wrote: >That's the first thing I thought about, the ignition >switch. Although, no other...
Re: temp gauge shenanagins
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Sun, 8 Jan 2012 19:41:47 -0800
...you have an old-style coolant-level controller as > found in roughly pre-'85 vans, and it has triggered. Could be a bad > controller...
Re: Any Guesses ~~ Now For Sure Your Turn Please ~ Update
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 7 Jul 2021 18:29:37 -0400
...RadFan Switch is fairly new ~ > > > > > On 7 Jul , 2021, at 12:11 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > > >> > >> Another Oddity > Coolant Level Warning...
Re: Expansion Tank Sensor
Historical mailing list - fgjh nmmm
Fri, 8 Dec 2000 18:39:39 -0800
...And the coolant level sensor (in the expansion tank) was soaked due to the crack, resulting in no warning and a very painfull repair...
Cooling system woes (again, again, again-again)
Historical mailing list - Brian Sassone
Sat, 21 Jul 2001 05:47:05 -0700
...And, yes, I've adjusted the coolant levels to the marks indicated on the tanks. Has anybody had similar experience? My guess is that...
Re: # Importance of pressure and temp monitoring (long)
Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
Tue, 13 Aug 2002 15:28:52 -0400
...I had a double failure where my >coolant leaked overnight, and my coolant level sensor >(in the expansion tank) was cracked and allowed >coolant...
Re: 85 1.9 w/AC Overheat at Idle
Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
Wed, 24 Mar 1999 14:44:06 -0500
...the coolant level and then proceded to my destination. > >The next morning I pulled the grill and looked at the radiator fan switch. It...
Re: Temperature Gauge Going Crazy...
Historical mailing list
Sat, 20 Jul 1996 17:12:57 PST
...same as the level of coolant falling below the contacts in the reservoir.(on your bus the book says a switch does this function...
Re: Why no reverse lights? Why is coolant light flashing? 85
Historical mailing list - Gerry Rafferty
Tue, 23 Jul 2002 09:28:17 -0700
Ryan Reverse switch is mounted left side of transmission.You'll see 2 wires to it. Turn on ignition.Remove 2 wires from switch...
Re: Flush & Fill & Fan Switch questions
Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
Thu, 1 Aug 2002 20:24:10 -0400
...The normal temp gauge position should be just over the >light (coolant level light), the fan should kick in a t about 3/4...
temp sensor blinking question
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Wed, 14 Jul 2004 14:10:47 -0400
...for normal not hard running would the coolant get warm enough to trigger the fan to come on? the coolant level is good from...
Radiator Fan Keeps coming on
Historical mailing list - Katy
Wed, 21 Jun 2000 09:32:15 -0500
...The coolant level is >fine and I just had the system flushed in January. Could this be a >malfunction with the fan switch or...
Re: "Troll" posting: Rescue Tape still in place...
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 26 Mar 2011 13:37:08 -0700
...lose my coolant. >> All >> without fussing around with milli-volts and resistors and micro-switches >> to >> make that 'low coolant level' warning light work...
Re: HELP: I'm Over heating after turning off for 2 minutes
Historical mailing list - Richard M. Myers
Sun, 20 Sep 1998 01:50:37 -0700
David Marshall wrote: > I thought that switching to the Audi engine would get rid of my coolant > problems in my Double Cab. I am...
Re: LED Light/Audible Alarm
Historical mailing list - Steven P Smith
Wed, 9 Sep 2009 10:12:55 -0700
...new thermo/temp switch on the > radiator (this could have put air in the system as well). But the > coolant level is certainly NOT...
Re: Coolant temp at idle questions
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 7 Aug 2006 06:47:16 -0400
Rarely do the switches become intermittent although it can happen. Intermittent and short cycling indicate you have a problem with coolant flow. Either low...
Re: Mystery fried wire-oil pressure switch!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 31 Oct 2013 22:39:51 -0400
...This goes for the alternator light and coolant temperature light. During maintenance such as oil changes disconnect the coolant level probe and make sure...
Re: Manual on/off Switch for Radiator Fan--Radiator/Coolant Hell
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Wed, 17 Apr 2002 14:02:12 -0700
...on the fluid level. matthew 86 syncro westy tiico phil stanhope wrote: > > Well after bleeding/wasting over two gallons of > coolant > and alot of...
Re: Only 5V at Temp II sensor?
Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
Sat, 27 May 2017 14:53:52 -0400
...The coolant > blinky light works normally (blinks initially on startup then goes out, and > has recently blinked for low coolant level). > > Today I obtained...
Re: Most miles on Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
Thu, 17 Feb 2000 20:13:52 -0500
...12/96 168K-New factory exaust (heads to cat) and throttle body boot 12/96 168K-New throttle switch O2 sensor, coolant flush & fill...
was "..Air prevents fan? - AIR BLEED PROCEDURE
Historical mailing list - Dustin Fitch
Tue, 20 May 2003 22:58:50 EDT
...coolant flow does matter. Open both heater valves. Open t-stat bypass valve. Remove pressure cap Fill main bottle; keep filling...if level goes...
Re: High Speed Fan
Historical mailing list - David Hally
Fri, 9 Jul 2004 22:18:49 -0700
...I ordered a new one on Tuesday and on the way home the coolant level sensor blew out of the expansion tank! I patched...
Re: The little red light
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 11 Aug 1999 22:42:32 -0700
...I have > > checked the coolant levels, and all is fine. I had the sensor replaced > > in March or so. Any suggestions on why this...
91 GL Running hot still...what next?
Historical mailing list - Dan Haydon
Wed, 27 Aug 2003 11:27:26 -0600
...switch was not working and that was why I was heating up past the standard level, but then I noticed that the coolant is...
Re: Dead (almost) in the garage
Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
Sat, 27 Aug 2011 08:29:24 -0500
...Reconnected the battery (green diode indicated a good charge), oil > > and coolant levels good. > > > > Turned the key and heard the fuel pump kick in...
Re: '86 Westy coolant questions
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 5 Apr 2012 20:11:39 -0400
...coolant level, etc. If the hot coolant does not flow to and through the radiator the fan switch will not sense the coolant to...
Fw: Water Temperature Light /Now coolant leak...
Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
Fri, 16 Feb 2007 10:36:15 -0800
...Coolant level is normal (i.e. b/w the full/empty marks on the expansion tank), no recent coolant changes or leaks. The (analog...
Temp light on for no apparent reason (90 vanagon)
Historical mailing list - Ian Webb
Mon, 18 Nov 1996 09:43:26 -0800
...Any ideas? just to recap: *I have changed blue coolant temp sensor in thermostat housing *I have changed coolant level sensor in expansion tank...
Re: Everything peachy with vanagon.com foil replacement except...
Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
Mon, 27 Aug 2018 14:57:05 -0700
The test is when the unexpected flashing is occurring you pull the 42/43 coolant level warning relay out of it's socket. If...
Re: Coolant temp at idle questions
Historical mailing list - bill
Sun, 6 Aug 2006 21:31:03 -0400
From the email I've received I'm willing to guess that my fan switch sender may not be operating correctly. Of course I...
Re: overheating?
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Tue, 12 Oct 1999 21:42:32 -0400
...I checked the coolant overflow reservoir and found it empty. I filled it up with about one quart of water. The coolant level has...
Trip Report
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 19:38:31 -0700
...Van ran strong - no coolant loss - oil pretty much at same level as when we left - mind you we only put on about 400...
Re: Coolant Leak! Help!
Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
Thu, 29 Aug 2002 22:07:42 -0700
...I checked the coolant level and it looked fine. I did find > some wet spots on sheet metal, directly under the pulleys. I could...
Re: Getting my 1985 Vanagon's front radiator fan to come on sooner
Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
Thu, 24 May 2007 15:25:20 EDT
...Because except in EXTREME conditions the stock thermostat and stock fan switch should keep your coolant temp at the correct level. Your current thermostat...
Re: AC converted to 134
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Tue, 19 Jul 2005 12:55:17 -0700
...Although I am not certain of a high pressure AC switch on my 84. No doubt the relays are set to give priority to...
Re: Weird little electrical problem
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 08:27:04 -0500
...that night—but the coolant > >> level was and is tip top. > >> > >> Fault in 15 circuit (e.g. ignition switch) caused fuel cut off > >> solenoid...
Re: Audible Idiot "Light"...EE Inventor Wanted
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:43:53 -0500
...A small "box" of electronics, wired in >so as to detect any of the red LED's coming on (oil pressure, >alternator, coolant temperature...
TIICo - temperature issues
Historical mailing list - Spooner, Robert E.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002 07:39:41 -0400
...I have bled, and bled and bled the coolant system, so I was sure that it wasn't low coolant level. I would slow...
Re: Cooling fan not coming on
Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
Sat, 23 Apr 2016 14:25:35 -0700
...They have the high speed relay mounted up high, right next to the coolant level warning relay in 83-85. 82 has no coolant...
Re: Warning lights problem(s)
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 1 Jan 2002 15:59:47 -0500
...the coolant level warning light blinks whenever the ignition >is switched on and the oil light blinks on as I switch the ignition on...
Re: First long trip in 82 diesel - coolant temp?
Historical mailing list - ovalwindow
Fri, 22 Mar 2002 02:00:22 -0800
...Is > the light behind the > coolant temp gauge for coolant level or coolant > temperature? the latter. > Maybe I should > have the cooling system 'pressure...
Re: blinking temp. light????
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 16 Jul 2004 09:11:08 -0500
...not to be running hot, assuming the needle is correct. >checked coolant level and it is fine. > >what next?? could the light just be...
Re: Coolant Loss- is it that time again?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 30 Mar 2016 18:05:36 +0000
...coolant loss over a long period of time...I topped >> up >> > the bottle- thinkng that maybe when a heater control switch was switched >> > out...
Re: Help! Changing coolant of 91 Westy...
Historical mailing list - james v
Fri, 13 Sep 2002 21:05:29 -0700
...You should be filling continually as the coolant level goes down. While still reving, close the bleeder valve and cap the expansion tank. If...
Euro-Engine: FIX 86 Volkswagen Vanagon, Cooling, Overflow tank
Historical mailing list - "Michael Aiu Taber (by way of Derek Drew )"
Tue, 10 Aug 1999 21:13:07 -0400
...In the morning, with a cool engine, when I look at the coolant level in the expansion tank, it is down near the minimum...
Re: Coolant Tank and Gasket
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 12 Dec 2010 17:57:41 -0800
...sealing of that cap is not critical or seriously needed, unless, due to expansion from heating of the coolant the level rises above the...
Re: Any Guesses ~~ Now For Sure Your Turn Please ~ Update
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Thu, 8 Jul 2021 00:33:50 -0500
...RadFan Switch is fairly new ~ >> >> >> >>>> On 7 Jul , 2021, at 12:11 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> Another Oddity > Coolant Level Warning...
Re: Audible Coolant alarm opinions
Historical mailing list - Gene P
Thu, 1 Mar 2018 22:35:13 -0700
...Audible Coolant alarm opinions Hi Eric, No, the alarm doesn’t warn you about temperature. Only coolant level. In my case, the alarm went...
Re: Weird Stuff----
Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
Tue, 12 Feb 2002 10:56:53 -0500
Where is there a coolant pressure sensor in the system? I've never seen one and don't recall any reference to one in...
Re: Getting my 1985 Vanagon's front radiator fan to come on sooner
Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
Tue, 15 May 2007 17:00:03 +0000
...at since you know what temp the coolant in the radiator is based on the switch rating. The low speed fan coming on is...
Fw: Water Temperature Light /Now coolant leak...
Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
Fri, 16 Feb 2007 10:58:14 -0800
...Coolant level is normal (i.e. b/w the full/empty marks on the expansion tank), no recent coolant changes or leaks. The (analog...
Dead (almost) in the garage
Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
Sat, 27 Aug 2011 08:31:29 -0500
...Reconnected the battery (green diode indicated a good charge), >> oil >> > and coolant levels good. >> > >> > Turned the key and heard the fuel pump kick in...
Re: Radiator Fan Keeps coming on
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Thu, 22 Jun 2000 18:44:52 EDT
...The coolant >level is >>fine and I just had the system flushed in January. Could this be a >>malfunction with the fan switch or...
Re: HELP Flashing red temp light!
Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
Sun, 22 Apr 2001 15:38:24 -0400
...If the coolant level drops a little, the light comes on. It really has nothing to do with actual temperature. Typically, when the coolant...
Weird little electrical problem
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Sun, 25 Apr 2021 22:10:16 -0500
...that night—but the coolant level was and is tip top. > > Fault in 15 circuit (e.g. ignition switch) caused fuel cut off > solenoid...
Re: Everything peachy with vanagon.com foil replacement except...
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Tue, 28 Aug 2018 13:48:32 -0500
...May come on upon > > startup, may wait until I am on the road. > > > > Swapped out for a spare, new coolant level sensor. No luck...