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  • Re: Capacitor fix - what year?
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 23 Feb 2000 01:04:14 -0600
    ...To install the new harness, remove the air flow sensor harness connector. Install the new harness between the main harness connector and the air...
  • Vanagon Eng Wire Harness needed
    Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
    Mon, 20 Jan 1997 08:27:37 -0800 (PST)
    ...I'm looking for a new/used wiring harness (control unit multi-pin plug to AFS, injectors, temp sensor, coil, etc.) that fits in...
  • Radio help
    Historical mailing list - Sidney White
    Wed, 16 Apr 2003 20:35:05 EDT
    I have a Heidleberg V and tape player is shot, bought from a listee a Heidleberg IV, guess what, the wiring harnesses are nothing...
  • Engine Bay Wiring Harness
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 27 Jan 2016 11:42:17 -0600
    I have found my wiring harness is fried. Wires throughout are burned making for shorts all over. Second time this has happened. Totally sucks...
  • Wanted: Wiring Harness for '84
    Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
    Mon, 28 Nov 2005 21:31:14 -0500
    My wiring harness is quite a mess, so I'm looking to replace it if I can find one in good shape at a...
  • Re: O2 Sensor wire connection (wiring harness end - 2.1)
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:47:17 -0400
    ...Sensor lead is separate, female fast-on with boot that connects to the likewise booted female fast-on on the harness with a double...
  • ECU relocation / new 1.9 harnesses
    Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
    Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:31:40 -0500
    ...there is a fella that makes harnesses for the early injected vans he could custom make a harness to have the didijet ECU sit...
  • VW AFM Harness, pictures of inside, vanagon syndrome
    Historical mailing list - G. Lee
    Tue, 29 Jul 2003 18:07:42 -0600
    If you ever wanted to know what is inside the VW factory AFM harness I've posted some pictures on my web site. As...
  • Re: 2.1L Wiring Harness
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
    Mon, 19 Jan 2004 18:59:23 -0500
    ...are > inside of the connectors for the fuel injection wiring harness, The harness > on my 87 Wolfy has two failing intermittent connectors. I'm...
  • Another question? Wiring Harness Upgrade?
    Historical mailing list - zyno
    Tue, 23 Mar 1999 16:16:44 -0500
    ...Is it worth while to do the wiring harness upgrade for my 86 vanagon? The erratic running of the engine and the intermittent loss...
  • Re: Service Bulletin for AFMs and harness
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Wed, 24 Mar 1999 10:01:26 -0500
    > SERVICE Harness, Part No. 025 906 302, is available to resolve this > condition. This has since been superceded to 025 906 302A, which is...
  • 84 Parting
    Historical mailing list - Darrel Combs
    Sun, 4 Aug 2002 14:20:38 -0400
    Full wiring harness from fuse box to engine compartment wiring harness from heater rear to dash windshield wiper motor assembly power brake booster and...
  • Anyone pulled a Wiring Harness?
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:05:31 -0500
    Wondering if anyone has successfully pulled an entire wiring harness from a Vanagon and if so, where did you start, were you able to...
  • Re: Help needed: ABA conversion has spark and fuel but won't start.
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:06:54 -0700
    ...I got a name which did > not match up to the harness maker's harness. > > Anyway, I can't understand why the engine won...
  • Re: Troubleshooting Question
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Tue, 14 Oct 1997 21:14:23 -0700
    ...the new harness fits between the old harness and the silver air-flow meter box attached to the air cleaner box. remove the silver...
  • Re: trailer and lights
    Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
    Wed, 6 Apr 2005 15:31:59 -0400
    ...Unfortunately the quality of those >harnesses is pretty questionable... they were failing annually on >me. So last spring I added turn signal lights to...
  • Re: Fuse Block Connectors
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
    Fri, 21 Mar 1997 23:12:27 -0500
    >I'm looking for a source for the round socket/pin type connectors used in >Vanagon wiring harness's that connect to the fuse...
  • Re: 3 point harness on rear bench
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Wed, 24 Aug 2016 13:52:16 -0300
    While the Go Westy solution is a simpler install, the VW 3-point harness for the rear bench provides a cleaner implementation. > On 24...
  • Re: O2 Sensors, and harness connetion failure
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
    Tue, 6 Mar 2001 12:52:54 EST
    ...The O2 sensor harness, has been written up in the technical bulletins as a failing on some vehicles. There is a VW kit, to...
  • Re: O2 Sensors, and harness connetion failure
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
    Tue, 6 Mar 2001 12:52:54 EST
    ...The O2 sensor harness, has been written up in the technical bulletins as a failing on some vehicles. There is a VW kit, to...
  • Re: Vanagon Syndrome
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Fri, 11 Jul 2003 14:46:49 -0400
    ...a retrofit repair harness to fix the issue (Unless you're the paranoid type > that thinks the factory created this harness just to make...
  • Re: Hiccups
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 18 May 1998 08:25:13 CDT
    ...To install the new harness, remove the air flow sensor harness connector. Install the new harness between the main harness connector and the air...
  • Re: Trailer Harness Wiring
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 8 Apr 2009 17:11:39 -0300
    At 03:30 PM 4/8/2009, Larry Himli wrote: >I don't have time to order a wiring harness for my 87 Westy...
  • Re: Wet Running Issues.....again :(
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Tue, 9 Jul 2013 15:02:31 -0400
    I just received a wiring harness along with the ECU I was sent (thanks BIll Monk) - I am wondering if this persists if I...
  • Re: On the road and need some help
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
    Sat, 19 Feb 2011 17:36:55 -0700
    ...To resolve this condition, wire harness Part No. 025 906 302, should be installed. This harness provides improved signal voltage stability." Remove electrical connector...
  • Re: Anyone Ever Remove/Replace ECU Wiring Harness in a Westy?
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Mon, 14 Jul 2014 15:13:34 -0400
    ...Here you will just keep tracing the harness, unplugging things as you go. It is really pretty simple and not very time consuming. When...
  • Re: Vanagon Bucking - A Proactive Approach?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
    Thu, 10 Feb 2000 17:16:04 -0500
    ...Service:To resolve this condition,wire harness Part no.025 906 302,should be installed.This harness provides improved signal stabilization. remove electrical connector...
  • FS - "Fix-it" F.I. harness (Digifant)
    Historical mailing list - Blaine Bachman
    Thu, 20 Apr 2000 13:18:27 EDT
    ...This is the factory retrofit harness for the 2.1 wasserboxer that goes between the air box and the wiring harness and is supposed...
  • Re: -Now Engine Conversion - doing your own soobie wire harness
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:09:27 -0700
    ...RE: -Now Engine Conversion - doing your own soobie wire harness >> Yes, and...you're overlooking the 'knowledge factor' about having done your own harness...
  • FS: AFM harness upgrade
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Mon, 5 Jul 1999 14:43:01 -0700
    I may have a used (~30,000 miles) AFM wiring harness upgrade for sale pretty soon if anyone is interested. The harness is supposed...
  • 2.1L WBX intake plug question
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:56:48 -0400
    ...Where does the wire to this plug go? Is it part of the main harness or is it seprate? http://i16.photobucket.com/albums...
  • Re: Help Needed, On the Road - thanks to all
    Historical mailing list - mad madeline
    Tue, 24 Jul 2007 08:50:22 -0700
    ...To install the new harness, remove the air flow sensor harness connector. Install the new harness between the main harness connector and the air...
  • Re[2]: Drivability issue revisited-intermittent stalling
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 21 Jan 1997 07:52:51 -0500
    ...The problems remained exactly the way they had been before the harness. My problems were more severe than what the harness was suppose to...
  • Re: Radio help
    Historical mailing list - shawn luft
    Thu, 17 Apr 2003 00:12:59 -0400
    ...I emailed listee for old harness but still > need to hook up to my 1987 harness. His that I bought was from a 1986...
  • trailer wiring harness and tailpipe OD
    Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
    Sun, 28 Feb 1999 09:46:58 -0500
    ...Does anyone have a company and manufacturer part # for a wiring harness for trailer lights? Or will a generic set up work? 2. Does...
  • New List Member Looking For Wiring Harness
    Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
    Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:43:54 -0600
    A friend who is in the process of joining (seems to be having some kind of problem joining) needs a wiring harness for his...
  • Re: 1.9 to 2.1 conversion, swapping harness/ecu
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:59:17 -0400
    ...I did this when fitting a DJ-code harness to my 84. Although Digijet, the DJ harness uses MV style connectors, idle stabilizer, throttle...
  • wiring harness, stalling
    Historical mailing list - Blake C. Thornton
    Tue, 10 Jun 1997 11:35:18 -0600 (MDT)
    ...What I am wondering is, does this sound like the wiring harness fix that i've read about in the archives? Is it worth...
  • Re: Connectors for Fuel and Ignition wiring harness Digijet 83.5 - 85
    Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
    Tue, 11 Mar 2003 17:22:15 -0800
    Bergin, Richard wrote: > I have a spare harness in pretty good shape and would like to use it as a template > to create a...
  • How about changing the resonate frequency? WAS: Yup, those are my symptoms!
    Historical mailing list - Joe L.
    Wed, 3 Nov 1999 00:16:04 -0500
    ...To install the new harness, remove the air flow sensor harness connector. Install the new harness between the main harness connector and the air...
  • Re: 1.9 automatic vanagon syndrome ??
    Historical mailing list - joel walker
    Thu, 6 Aug 2009 22:26:17 -0500
    ...To install the new harness, remove the air flow sensor harness connector. Install the new harness between the main harness connector and the air...
  • Re: Digifant ECU question ....Suffix D or not
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Tue, 11 Jan 2011 07:21:12 -0800
    ...It is hard to say exactly what FI harness configuration will be in any given Vanagon since the 2.1 harness came in various...
  • Re: Infant Carseat - OUR EXPERIENCE
    Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
    Tue, 28 Sep 1999 00:22:09 -0500
    ...The seat belt system ON THE SEAT fit her just like the Centruy 5 point harness did. BY THE WAY!!! Consumers Reports did a...
  • HELP needed: Converting to Auto Trans... need neutral switch wiring
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Tue, 5 Sep 2006 14:27:11 -0700
    ...I did not have time to get the wiring harness out. Anyway, as far as I can see, there are only 4 wires in...
  • Re: Our beloved digifant
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Tue, 18 Jul 2000 09:00:51 EDT
    I am refering to any O2 sensor that you cut the OEM harness to install the new one...Clip the old one out... I...
  • Fried wiring harness from dash to 84 Westy camper relay
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Mon, 1 Jun 2015 14:53:49 -0400
    ...Short version of Ooops, melted the power wires in the harness that goes from the main fuse panel along the floor into the auxiliary...
  • Re: Service Bulletin for AFMs and harness
    Historical mailing list - Joe L.
    Tue, 23 Mar 1999 16:41:35 -0500
    "ghost harness"? "ghost"?!?!?!?!? Wazzat? -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of KENWILFY@AOL.COM Sent: Tue, March...
  • Re: Fuel Injection Wire Harness Meltdown!
    Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
    Sun, 10 Mar 2002 09:37:14 -0500
    ...Fuel Injection Wire Harness Meltdown! > It seems looking in depth at my Bently, that the harness on the fuel > injection,AFC system is history...
  • Re: Engine Bay Wiring Harness
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 27 Jan 2016 12:29:19 -0600
    ...The wire comes from the injection harness so the whole harness > can get ruined as you know. > > Mark > > John Rodgers wrote: > >> I have found...
  • Looking for David Beieri regarding a wiring harness
    Historical mailing list - David White
    Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:35:21 -0700
    ...I would like to know the fate of the 84 wiring harness I sent you. Did you end up needing it? Reply to sirgrumpsalot...
  • Re: Megasquirt....RE: Boxer electronics options?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Mon, 2 Feb 2009 13:32:23 -0500
    ...The story goes something like this, you buy the ECU, new custom modular harness, handheld datalogger/reflasher for your existing boxer for $900-$1500...
  • O2 Sensor Wiring (excerpt from Dealer Service memo)
    Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
    Wed, 7 Mar 2001 07:18:18 -0800
    ...adjustment) that runs inside the fuel injection harness. Symptoms ar missing and cutting out with thick black smoke coming form the tailpipe. The green...
  • Re: Cooked wire harness for tail and parking lights
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Thu, 2 Apr 2009 09:30:36 -0700
    ...I don't recall if there were straps that had failed to keep this portion of harness suspended away from muffler, but likely that...
  • Wiring Harness Differences
    Historical mailing list - David Johnson
    Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:43:12 -0600
    ...between a California model and non-California model in the wiring harness? I know there are emissions differences, but I am not sure what...
  • Re: Just in Case: where to get a wiring harness
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:05:49 -0700
    Ah, but keep in mind that when replacement FI (plus regular) harnesses were available from Volkswagen for Vanagon as recent as 10 years ago...
  • Re: Riddle me this about Vanagon dash wiring gremlin
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 1 Jan 2016 15:24:20 +0000
    ...The > > earlier harness is longer with more connections and is more prone to > > damage and failure as well as less charging at the battery...
  • Fuse Block Connectors
    Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
    Thu, 20 Mar 97 18:15:24 UT
    I'm looking for a source for the round socket/pin type connectors used in Vanagon wiring harness's that connect to the fuse...
  • Re: '83 wasserboxer wiring harness melted!
    Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
    Tue, 2 Feb 1999 16:37:40 -0800
    I've seen this happen-wiring to fuel relay bare,insulation melted,shorting to other wires in harness.It would appear that where the...
  • Need power window/mirror harness
    Historical mailing list - W Monk
    Mon, 2 Nov 2009 12:40:57 -0500
    ...I wasn't able to anymore of the harness and what I have was cut at the doors. Plus the mirror wires were cut...
  • Re: Putting a 2.1L where my 1.9L used to be......
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Sat, 12 May 2012 20:43:17 -0400
    I've installed a complete 2.1 from a European import Syncro with 2.1 exhaust, ECU, intake, dizzy, wiring harness, and cooling system...