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  • Re: Rear heater control
    Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
    Sun, 18 Nov 2012 19:20:45 -0800
    ...Rear heater control You can still get a genuine owner's manual from Bentley.� They have them for '80 thru '82 and '85 thru...
  • Re: heater controls
    Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
    Tue, 8 Jun 2004 10:07:56 -0700
    ...heater controls >> >> If you Google it, you'll find: >> >> http://www.gowesty.com/flow-thru_ventilation.html and >> maybe others. M >
  • Re: CRUISE CONTROL
    Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
    Sun, 31 Jan 1999 23:17:27 -0500
    ...ARKADY MIRVIS <heaterman@NAC.NET> >>From: ARKADY MIRVIS <heaterman@NAC.NET> >>Subject: CRUISE CONTROL >>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> >>Hello; >> >>Can 1987 Westfalia with...
  • Re: looking for the rear heater switch/dial
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:43:02 -0700
    ...Mark Harry Hoffman wrote: > Hi All, > > I'm trying to find a replacement for the dial/switch to control the rear > heater fan. > > Anyone...
  • Re: heater control lights
    Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
    Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:51:59 -0800
    ...they were there > > http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/11/24/vanagon-heater-control-lights/ > > alistair Melissa '84 Westy Honey Bee Sacramento, CA www.westywoman...
  • Re: pcm controller for heater fans
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 18 Dec 2012 23:28:35 -0800
    PCM = Powertrain Control Module ? ( I know it's not what you mean . so what is it plz. ) On 12/18/2012 9:27 PM...
  • Re: Front Heater Control Valve Replacement Tricks?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Thu, 25 May 2000 09:57:22 -0700
    ...Front Heater Control Valve Replacement Tricks? > > > At 16:36 5/24/2000, Vince P. wrote: > >I am replacing the heater control valve on my...
  • Re: '88 GL - Rear heater and ACJ
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 12 Dec 2014 19:18:50 -0600
    ...John Fuse S12, feeding Black/Yellow wires is used for both the rear heater fan and the AC control system. You will need to...
  • Rear heater controlls?
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 17 Oct 1994 08:32:36 EDT
    ...The rear heater controlls on Matilda, the '71 Bus, are an enigma to me. Which way on and which way off? Together = On? Both...
  • Re: Rear heater control
    Historical mailing list - James Felder
    Mon, 19 Nov 2012 08:45:07 -0600
    ...Jim On Nov 19, 2012, at 8:24 AM, Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Speaking of heater controls and little known features. Two...
  • Re: For the Newbies - Vanagon secrets revealed
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Tue, 29 Aug 2006 09:23:13 -0500
    It wasn't until I got my 3rd vanagon that I discovered how to distinguish the heater control levers without looking at them. When...
  • Re: 85 Westfalia heater controls
    Historical mailing list - Dr.Chris
    Sat, 11 Nov 2006 16:28:57 -0500
    http://www.vanagon.com/info/articles/owners-manual/vent-controls.html Chris On 11/11/06, garyowen <garyowen@magma.ca> wrote: > Can anyone tell...
  • Re: Coolant leak. Rear heater control valve?
    Historical mailing list - James Sperl
    Mon, 11 Sep 2000 20:51:04 -0600
    ...Rear heater control valve? > As I pulled out the back seat of my Westy I discovered a long-hidden > coolant leak. The slow leak...
  • Re: Rear heater control
    Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
    Sun, 18 Nov 2012 18:56:07 -0500
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  • Re: Vanagon heater controls
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Mon, 25 May 2009 19:52:44 -0600
    Go here: http://www.prhelp.net/Vanagon_HVAC.pdf bob
  • Re: Vanagon heater controls
    Historical mailing list - David Milo
    Mon, 25 May 2009 19:58:16 -0400
    ...heater in the carport and that's exactly what happens. > > Top lever moves only the defrost doors. > 2nd lever is the water control valve...
  • Can Someone Please Shed Some Light....
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Sun, 25 Sep 2011 13:30:45 +0000
    On interior dash lights? More specifically the little bulb that lights the heater controls. As I mentioned Friday I hit a junk yard and...
  • Where to mount the cruise control control pad
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Fri, 15 Sep 2006 22:21:47 -0400
    ...put the little control pad that it comes with. I read Tim Hannink put it in place of his rear heater fan switch, but...
  • Re: heater fan whine
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:02:26 -0600
    ...And if enough interest, I can design a heater control relay board & spec some reasonably priced parts from DigiKey. I did the layout for...
  • Re: Attn: Successful Subaru transplants: heater control solution?
    Historical mailing list - Karl M
    Sat, 20 May 2000 18:18:31 -0400
    The vehicle in question here has no rear heater core, as it is a doublecab truck. I am first going to try just adding...
  • Re: Heater/vent control panel/cigarette lighter illuminating lights...
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Wed, 28 Nov 2001 16:53:01 -0500
    ...Heater/vent control panel/cigarette lighter illuminating lights... Hi there... My illuminating lights behind the heater/vent control panel and the cigarette lighter (with...
  • Webasto Heater Parts Source
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Mon, 27 Jan 2003 22:53:03 -0500
    Some Canadian vans had optional Webasto BBW46 heaters in them. Mine may need a very rare control unit (made of hens teeth and unobtanium...
  • Re: how to use heater controls on dash. '88 vanagon
    Historical mailing list - handy ighland
    Sat, 15 Sep 2007 21:20:09 -0700
    ...to it. > > I am a little confused as to how the heater controls on the dash > work. it is > 4 sliding knobs. I have...
  • Diesel Heater Core Leaking?
    Historical mailing list - - Jeff & Kim Prudhoe
    Tue, 16 Apr 2002 00:41:47 EDT
    ...I noticed that a small drop of coolant was hanging off the bottom of the heater control valve but found no other leaks from...
  • Re: AC in the winter
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 28 Nov 1994 18:01:45 -0400 (EDT)
    ...If you notice on the heater controls there are the three A/C settings and then the upper/lower and defrost controls. The order...
  • Re: manual thermostat / heaterflap control?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 16 Nov 2004 21:40:59 -0500
    ...manual thermostat / heaterflap control? oh yea, id go there. =) anyway I can go out in the AM, manually close the flaps while it warms...
  • Re: I need three black plastic heater control levers...
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Mon, 22 Nov 2010 04:39:43 -0800
    ...I need three black plastic heater control levers... Yeah, they have them all right. But 13 bucks for each? Hope I'll be able...
  • Re: Stiff Heater Cables when pulling
    Historical mailing list - Victor Montgomery
    Thu, 18 Feb 1999 13:47:10 EST
    ...2 Litre Air-cooled) has a problem with the >heater controls. > >When heater control is moved to the left to turn off the heat...
  • Re: Gas Heater?
    Historical mailing list - JordanVw
    Sun, 17 May 1998 23:24:15 EDT
    ...the little green knob on the dash, that says "temp" is the on/off/timer control. often times gas heaters are not used for...
  • Re: Spotted on eBay--check out the plumbing
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Thu, 1 Sep 2011 16:20:45 -0700
    ...What intrigued me is the the "heater > control" on the dash. Or is it a bleeder? > > Also, I was trying to figure out what...
  • Need help for heating system
    Historical mailing list - Andy
    Tue, 7 Dec 1999 20:11:01 -0800
    ...Also I do need one of those big black rubber looking hoses that runs from the heater box to the controller box passenger side...
  • Re: heater control knob
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Mon, 24 Dec 2001 06:06:17 EST
    ...VW wanted to sell more heater control levers ! I have been successful in gluing them back together. Drill very small holes and use small...
  • pcm controller for heater fans
    Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
    Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:27:34 -0500
    Iwould be interesed in these as they would save power. mike
  • Re: heater controls
    Historical mailing list - The corruptor
    Tue, 8 Jun 2004 21:48:34 -0400
    Rubber seals!!!! what the hell are those, what for???? ha ha ha..... Ben
  • Re: how to use heater controls on dash. '88 vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Bart Prinsen
    Sat, 15 Sep 2007 23:26:08 -0700
    thanks all for your help! bart
  • David Carment's Silver Secret
    Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
    Thu, 25 Aug 94 18:27:12 EDT
    This sounds like the spot where the control for the gas heater goes, which does in fact need constant 12V since you can run...
  • Re: Front Heater Control Valve Replacement Tricks?
    Historical mailing list - Vince P.
    Wed, 7 Jun 2000 13:43:42 -0700
    ...However, the rear heater control valve was $2 cheaper at the dealer than the Bus Depot. I decided to get all the parts from...
  • Re: Almost no front heat but my rear heat is OK... why?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Fri, 4 Jan 2008 23:09:35 -0800
    The cable for the front heater control valve pulls nicely to increase heat, but instead of sliding back in the outer cable one day...
  • Re: Attn: Successful Subaru transplants: heater control solution?
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Sat, 20 May 2000 13:07:37 EDT
    In a message dated 5/20/00 12:56:19 PM, patrickb@EXTREMEZONE.COM writes: << Which heater core are you referring to? Does the...
  • Re: interior LEDs - get rid of the morgue
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:53:42 -0800
    I had to make my own for the heater controls, not really an improvement over incandescent. alistair On 2011-11-23, at 1:19...
  • Re: Rear heater control
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 19 Nov 2012 09:42:22 -0800
    ...To control air flow, use the knob on the dash. mcneely >>>> >>>> ---- Harry Hoffman <hhoffman@IP-SOLUTIONS.NET> wrote: >>>>> Hi all, >>>> The heater under the...
  • Re: bilge blower speed control - HOW?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 22 Feb 2001 22:46:43 -0500
    ...control for these? I need the >equivalent of a ceiling fan speed control. Hmmm - would that work? You're looking for a "heater fan...
  • Re: WAS:trip out west-NOW: Heater valve
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 5 Aug 2010 17:00:16 -0700
    On Thu, Aug 5, 2010 at 4:08 PM, Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@gmail.com> wrote: ..... > Also, removing the > heater/fresh air control plastic plate...
  • Re: inside front very hot-- a problem?
    Historical mailing list - Ben huot
    Tue, 9 Apr 2002 15:02:52 -0400
    ...ca/huotx/rear_heater.htm at the bottom of the page you will see the valve that controle the front heater core, this valve...
  • Re: Heater always blows hot
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
    Thu, 24 May 2007 14:59:02 EDT
    ...heater valve which is turned on and off by a cable. The other end of the cable is the dash lever for heat control...
  • Re: Warm air from under dash.
    Historical mailing list
    18 Jul 96 05:46:26 PDT
    ...It's a nuisance, but I absolutely refuse to have a VW without a heater (just on principle!) Make sure the dash control is...
  • Re: SA van images
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:56:45 -0800
    ...If I could, there would be no mods needed to the heater control cluster. Maybe an adapter of sorts for the cable ends can...
  • Re: rear heater valve
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 3 Aug 2007 11:28:06 -0400
    I adjust that heater valve 2X a year. In summer it is off and in winter I open it ~1/3. The fan control...
  • Re: Heater not stopping problem #
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Fri, 4 Aug 2000 08:30:47 -0400
    Pull your instrument cluster and find the heater control cable. Loosen the clamp and move the housing away from the clamp slightly (1/8...
  • Re: Rear Seat Heater Core Control Valve needed
    Historical mailing list - Greg S
    Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:26:08 -0400
    ...gmail.com> wrote: > Hi All, > I took apart my rear seat heater to replace the leaking core and this is > what I found. > > http...
  • Re: heater control knob
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 24 Dec 2001 09:31:10 -0500
    ...VW wanted to sell >more heater control levers ! I have been successful in gluing them back Warm them first with a hair dryer through...
  • Re: heater control knob
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 27 Dec 2001 12:15:51 -0500
    At 11:28 AM 12/27/2001, Todd Last wrote: >Dart 330 wrote: > > > The knob on the end of the heater control lever broke...
  • I need three black plastic heater control levers...
    Historical mailing list - Phil
    Sun, 21 Nov 2010 15:16:13 -0800
    For my '89 Wolfie. Broke mine. Thanks, Phil in Bakersfield
  • Re: Front Heater Core Shutoff
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:57:55 -0400
    In the vanagon, the amount of heat is controlled by the valve which adjusts the amount of hot coolant flowing through heater core. Where...
  • Re: DPO's cablemania
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:05:18 -0800
    There are 2 cables from dash to rear that control the heat flaps in the heater boxes at engine. They terminated at the dash...
  • Re: Endless Heat
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Mon, 23 Jul 2001 08:54:37 -0700
    ...After > screwing around with the temp control lever and the connection to the heater > control cable, I'm beginning to suspect that it might...
  • Re: What does heater lever do?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 07 Feb 1997 13:16:37 +0200
    ...I found two shielding broken in my van because of a small radius at the heaters control panel. Open the dash board cover and...
  • Re: Aux. Gas Heater -Eber...
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 25 Feb 1997 00:58:57 -0500 (EST)
    ...Westy, I discovered that I have a >(Ebersach (sp?) gas heater, with a control panel mounted on the wall behind >sliding door to the...
  • BA6 heater questions
    Historical mailing list - Mark Sheflo
    Tue, 19 Jan 1999 00:26:21 -0800
    ...I've already tried the Heaterman...his control modules sound interesting but $$$$. Does anyone have any experience with these controls? Thanks in advance, Mark...
  • NVC: VW vacuum actuated heater controls
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
    Tue, 29 May 2007 15:38:33 EDT
    ...Who does a series of hoses and servos running throughout the vehicle benefit? The Fox's control head (heater/air cond. buttons) has got...