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Re: Light Inside Camper
Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
Fri, 1 Sep 2000 13:03:01 -0400
...other two Hella lights, and are connected to the van wiring at the electrical connectors hidden behind the trim panel for the existing factory...
Electrical Questions for Headlights and Dual Battery (fwd)
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Tue, 26 Feb 2002 09:08:18 -0800
...So, there is a lot going on electrically speaking. So I have the following questions for the electrical gurus on the list: 1) What...
Subaru wiring harness
Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
Fri, 20 Mar 1998 10:22:04 -0400
...How? Got the ENTIRE electrical harness out of a '92, inc. all 4 computer boxes (FI/ABS/cruise/trans-shift) spread over the playroom...
Re: Power Window Woes... Can someone help?
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Wed, 19 May 2004 23:54:05 -0400
...Since i was SURE, it was the wiring, I disassembled my drivers side door to look at the wiring. Oh, well. At least I...
Re: did i kill it?? [temp-sensitive oil pressure light]
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Tue, 28 Dec 2004 14:33:05 -0800
...dried up wiring harness. If it turns out that it's not an actual mechanical issue, you might have some electrical system maintenance in...
Electrical short, need advice...
Historical mailing list - van man
Sat, 1 Sep 2001 15:35:56 -0700
Hi, I have a short somewhere in the wiring for my tail, parking, and side marker lights (left). I keep blowing the fuse every...
Re: Thinking swap? Engine options are only half the story...What about the t...
Historical mailing list - Brian Jones
Thu, 7 Sep 2000 12:16:10 EDT
...total spent on my conversion is $2000- bolt it in and run- the worst part is the wiring, but im an electrical tech, so...
Re: Electrical Fire and wiring help
Historical mailing list
Sun, 9 Mar 2008 10:41:14 EDT
In a message dated 3/9/08 9:19:28 AM Eastern Standard Time, jamie@KOOKYMATHTEACHER.COM writes: > What does the fuse panel in...
Re: Electrical Question: Adding charger ports for accecories
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:13:57 -0500
...Probably would be best to run new wiring and use a currently unused fuse space. We would use it to charge cell phone, the...
Cold + Ignition Key Jiggle = Horn
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Fri, 27 Feb 2009 07:43:58 -0800
...What's the physical relationship between the horn wiring and the ignition lock? And why doesn't this happen when things are warmer? -- Mike...
Re: 1989 Fog light wiring in harness?
Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:07:05 -0500
...Is there already a front and rear foglight wiring in the wiring? If so what color and where located. I can't seem to...
Re: Electrical Question -Hazards/Parking Lights
Historical mailing list - Stones
Thu, 9 May 2002 13:31:07 -0400
...I traced it through on the wiring diagram once to make sure it was intentional and not some wacky wires touching each other in...
Fw: AC Wiring Photo Anyone?
Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
Mon, 30 Aug 1999 14:10:35 -0400
...AC Wiring Photo Anyone? > > >>DPO,after an electrical related fire in the rear AC housing on my 90 GL, >>seems to have cut the...
Electrical Experts. Motronic Hall Reference Voltage?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 21 Feb 2014 12:05:57 -0800
...I had to repair and modify the wiring harness for this engine swap. Bentley shows a difference in the + reference wiring to the hall...
Re: Puzzled by thesamba instructions: Convert 82D fan wiring to '86 fan.
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Thu, 21 Jul 2016 03:25:14 +0000
Got the fan wiring figured out, The puzzling thing about the 86 setup is that the high speed control line goes back up the...
bemused by wiring
Historical mailing list - mordo
Mon, 3 Dec 2007 14:42:22 -0500
I'm no genius when it comes to wiring diagrams - I think it's somehow related to math aversion. I have an electrical gremlin...
Re: bemused by wiring
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 4 Dec 2007 22:34:06 -0500
...wiring I'm no genius when it comes to wiring diagrams - I think it's somehow related to math aversion. I have an electrical...
Re: Typical wiring for Vanagon > trailer?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 18 Jun 2006 07:41:30 -0400
Rather than "Custom" wiring and lights, I prefer to wire the flat 4 trailer connector "Standard". You can buy the power converters as powered...
Re: Electrical Gremlins
Historical mailing list - John Graham
Mon, 25 Aug 2014 20:47:55 -0400
...diagnose? Sounds like an older beast, but a problem in the wiring - but you knew that. . . <http://johntakesgreatpictures.com> On Mon, Aug 25, 2014...
Re: Adding an aux battery to a Westy
Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
Wed, 10 Sep 1997 11:27:16 -0700
...where the wiring is already installed. Where can I find this write-up? http://www.vanagon.com/info/vehicles/beethoven/electrical.html Coyote -- /\_/\ ____ Ron...
Keyed 12 v source
Historical mailing list - Dave Chameides
Tue, 8 Feb 2005 11:59:17 -0800
I am wiring in a 12v heater and I need the relay to get it�s 12volt signal (this will trip the relay, not...
need wiring diagrams for euro golf Mk III
Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
Wed, 4 Jul 2007 20:10:21 +0000
...The engine code is ABF and it came from a 1994 euro or japan spec golf gti .Anyone have access to the electrical diagrams...
Diagnosing the radiator fan
Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
Sun, 26 Aug 2007 09:32:19 -0400
...It could be the electrical gremlins I started when I lowered the fuse box to put in the new wiring for the lights last...
SA Headlight Help Needed
Historical mailing list - Wolfburger
Sun, 2 Feb 2003 14:03:37 -0800
...Can anyone tell me how to convert the electrical plugs from the late 80's rectangular lights to the SA quad grill setup with...
Re: Battery and alternator - generic auto electric
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
Sun, 23 Mar 2008 09:11:14 -0400
To really test it I would energize all the electrical consumers, lights, fans, A/C, 1400W sud-woofers etc.. and THEN measure the voltage...
Re: Typical wiring for Vanagon > trailer?
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sat, 17 Jun 2006 16:35:02 -0400
...Alternately, you could make your own wiring set up and add some extra lights for the trailer. Then your hookup on the van would...
Re: AC cutting out momentarily
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:24:40 -0400
Get to the wiring in the rear "D" pillar as other have indicated. The double relay can drop out as it over heats. Look...
Re: Starter wiring question
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:38:30 -0800
...Starter wiring question > 1980 Vanagon air cooled 2.0L, type 22 no options like A/C or BA-6 heater > The starter has three...
Wires Overheating -A/C condensor fan motors
Historical mailing list - Joyce and Bruce
Mon, 30 Aug 1999 11:04:23 -0400
I recently had my airconditioning fixed in my 90 Westy and was told that the wiring to my A/C consensor fan motors is...
Re: SUGGESTIONS? 2.1 runs poor in rain.
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Sun, 22 Dec 2002 00:17:12 -0500
...and any electrical wire subject to rain or water including the AFM wire. Also check the ECU blue Temp sender wiring. Try the van...
Re: fuel management system
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:40:06 -0800
...Most DC electrical circuits are not any more complicated than doing say ..a complete and thorough brake job or a timing belt. The wiring...
Re: Aux battery, install location
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Thu, 8 May 2008 10:46:36 -0700
...Using the driver's side on a 82/83 diesel puts it where the existing wiring for the Westy kitchen is easier to connect...
Electrical Gremlins
Historical mailing list - Jamie Auch
Mon, 25 Aug 2014 20:23:33 -0400
Can anyone give me an idea where to start for looking for a wiring problem. When the key is turned-on, the passenger side...
Re: Engine Control Module Wiring Diagram and Electrical System schematic
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 1 Jan 2013 11:40:20 -0800
...Since the engine is a 1993 2.5L I5, I am looking for the > engine wiring diagram for a 1993 Eurovan. Does anyone have...
Re: Hella Twin Tone Wiring Help?
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:40:15 -0700
...Hella Twin Tone Wiring Help? To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Sunday, March 22, 2009, 11:22 AM http://tinyurl.com/cce2q4 Hi All...
Another CL project Vanagon from the Tappahannock VA guy
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Sat, 7 Sep 2013 06:21:54 -0700
Just spotted his new ad: �1991 VANAGON CARAT Needs Wiring Harness - $1750 (Tappahannock, VA) I have two of these listed. This one is a...
Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Wed, 5 Dec 2007 09:32:50 -0800
...I can read wiring diagrams. But wiring > diagrams don't describe where wires are physically routed. My guess is > that there is are no...
Re: Circuit breaker for sale
Historical mailing list - mike
Tue, 20 Aug 2002 07:03:22 -0700
...Thanks for the thought though, since I don't want an electrical fire, I'll check again. Mike > From: Kim Brennan <KimBrennan@AOL.COM...
Charger recommendations for camper?
Historical mailing list - Felder
Mon, 17 Nov 2003 18:50:46 -0800
...This would require wiring in some kind of charger from the electrical box(es) inside the low cabinet to take off 120VAC from the...
Wiring warning: corrosion on AC main feed wire
Historical mailing list - Rob Scott
Sun, 4 Aug 2002 20:39:11 -0700
...hazardous wiring condition I found today that some of you may also have. Yesterday I was going through my AC system electrical circuits after...
ANSWERS!! Re: Engine electrical power requirements?
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:46:46 -0700
...Measured at relay sockets and in firewall wiring box. Fuel pump = 2.3 amps Coil and relay triggers = 2.2 amps (varying) ECU and...
Re: Driving Lights?
Historical mailing list - Barbara Sutton
Mon, 21 Apr 1997 19:42:53 -0700
...all, sections 97.234 to 97.243 of Bentley show different electrical wiring circuits for daytime running lights, for Vanagons sold in Canada. Cris...
AC Wiring
Historical mailing list - David Boan
Tue, 9 Aug 2022 20:49:19 +0000
Hello Vanagon Types; I am hoping that someone familiar with the AC wiring on an '85 might have an opinion about my plan to...
Re: Wire connectors for relay blocks
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 9 May 2016 22:32:36 -0400
...I have some relay blocks scavenged from early Vanagons but I would like to replace the connectors to eliminate wiring splices. Using the relay...
Re: Starter solenoid wiring question - '86 AT
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Wed, 1 Jun 2016 13:16:03 -0400
...On Wed, Jun 1, 2016 at 11:52 AM, email99@bellsouth.net < email99@bellsouth.net> wrote: > I have a question about starter solenoid wiring...
I4 conversion; engine bay wiring; oil leaks
Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
Tue, 8 Oct 2002 10:05:32 -0700
...The PO did the conversion on my 82 diesel; everything works but there are some electrical tape wiring splices that I'd like to...
Re: '56 Kombi Update
Historical mailing list
Wed, 25 Apr 1990 02:03:20 -0400
...electrical stuff is seldom that mysterious unless you have had a wiring fire in my exp. Did you try measuring the density of the...
[Fwd: tracing electrical problem]
Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
Wed, 7 Oct 1998 00:50:16 -0700
...Quite often the wiring in the sleeve cracks, breaks, corrodes etc. It is awkward to get at, and roll back the sleeve, a bit...
FYI:EV Repair Manual Part Numbers
Historical mailing list - Tracey Choulat
Wed, 20 Nov 1996 09:06:19 -0500 (EST)
...Body - Exterior, Body - Interior W42 070 193 107 A VW EV Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Trouble Shooting and Component Locations W42 070 193 110 VW...
Re: How many , Have installed Optima as Aux Battery in Westy's?
Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
Mon, 27 Mar 2000 15:47:20 -0500
...the stock wiring under the drivers seat (silver or black cube about 1"x1"x1" with several electrical terminals) & with...
Refrigerator wiring
Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
Wed, 4 Jul 2007 10:47:03 -0600
...wire (it is yellow) when looking for an electrical supply on the refrigerators top electrical panel. Can anyone help me understand what I did...
Re: Alternator won't charge battery until high rpm
Historical mailing list - Vanagaudi
Mon, 29 Jan 2024 00:34:29 +0100
The generator is missing some starting current from alternator light to be able to produce electrical power during first time after motor start. On...
Re: Electrical Question -Hazards/Parking Lights
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 9 May 2002 15:20:53 -0400
At 01:31 PM 5/9/2002, Stones wrote: >Mine's exactly the same... >I traced it through on the wiring diagram once to...
Re: [WetWesties] auxiliary battery wiring, et al
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:59:12 -0700
...Pls see http://vanagonwiki.net/index.php/Solar#Charging_Deep_Cycle_Batteries_with_the_Vanagon_Alternator > I'll have to reassess my house electrical...
Re: Electrical Systems Videos
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 1 Feb 2013 10:12:13 -0800
...gmail.com> wrote: > I'm sure I know less about wiring and electrical systems than most on this > list, but these videos from Jamestown...
Mystery wires/connector Canadian 83.5 wbx
Historical mailing list - Don
Sun, 23 Aug 2009 22:28:23 -0600
...Odd thing was, before I found the electrical connection I had performed the function test and it passed. Unable to see the electrical connection...
Re: Electrical Question -Hazards/Parking Lights
Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
Thu, 9 May 2002 15:10:55 -0700
Weird wiring seems to come standard on VWs. I learned to drive in a 1978 Rabbit. With the ignition off, there was no power...
Re: '82 starter wiring
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Tue, 23 Mar 2004 12:44:31 -0600
...Jake Beaulieu <jake_beaulieu@YAHOO.COM> >Subject: '82 starter wiring >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >82 air cooled >When I removed my tranny this...
Re: Ground Straps
Historical mailing list - Mark Bowie
Wed, 16 Sep 1998 21:48:18 -0400
...There is a ground wire near the electrical junction boxes on the driver's side, is this the only other one I need to...
Re: troubleshooting intermittency
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:42:04 -0800
...electrical tape and a razorblade, no doubt left by the 'technician' that did the wiring adaptation. I have since found many other electrically compromised...