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Re: Electrical puzzle
Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
Thu, 14 Jun 2018 13:14:32 -0700
...I took everything apart and tightened and cleaned and redid both this and the alternator connection at the starter. >> 2) bad ignition switch :::: I...
Re: 82 vanagon
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Tue, 17 May 2011 08:28:46 -0400
...82 vanagon Michael, A bad ignition switch can cause the symptoms you have. I forwarded your email to the Vanagon mailing (gerry.vanagon.com...
Re: 81 Vanagon: temperamental start
Historical mailing list - Racer X
Tue, 8 Dec 1998 19:46:14 -0600
...I concentrate on the battery and/or cables. Most of that work could be done from the inside! Good Luck! Tony 87GL Houston, Texas...
Re: Today's PUZZLER... SLWR-VAN won't start
Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
Fri, 23 Jun 2000 12:16:12 -0700
...the solenoid - checked the ignition switch (by hooking a new switch up to the wires going to the current ignition switch) - checked the coil...
Re: Start Issue with Hard Start Relay
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 6 Mar 2011 19:24:32 -0800
...I have seen many cables from solenoid to starter motor .. it's a small cable ..I've seen lots of those that looked overheated...
Re: charge batter in the vehicle
Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
Thu, 7 Dec 2000 17:00:12 -0500
...Current track 15 is hot ONLY when the > IGNITION IS ON. > > That would mean that when you stated "I inadventantly left my seat heater...
Re: 91 Vanagon will not start..?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
Sun, 30 May 2004 14:26:11 EDT
...Because your Vanagon starts with a jump I'd be curious how you are connecting the jumper cables to your bus. Are you connecting...
Re: FRIDAY TOPIC: what's the worst thing that ever caught on fire in your Westy?
Historical mailing list - Shirewood
Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:33:15 -0700
...35 miles per hour pre-ignition, >> twice than when aflame. I was busier than a pair of jumper cables at a >> trailer park funeral...
Re: Tools and parts for Baja trip plus
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Fri, 15 Aug 2014 11:22:01 -0700
...On 8/15/2014 2:43 AM, Larry Alofs wrote: > Ignition switch > headlight bulb > tire plugging equip. > 12V air compressor > jumper cables > coolant > wiper...
Re: Sluggish starter fix
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:06:38 -0800
...if it's the same ..it's not the ignition switch circuit. if it's better, then the ign circuit is weak .and a...
Re: Steering wheel locked after replacing blower motor
Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
Sun, 22 May 2011 17:19:47 -0200
...New blower,heater core,new cables,and hoses. I also had the same issue. You will need to put the key in the ignition...
Re: Preparations for Rough Roads
Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
Sun, 16 Apr 2000 22:18:24 -0700
...distributor cap, rotor arm > 2 vee belts > exhaust mounting loops > 1 ignition coil > Oddly shaped pieces coolant hoses and clips > fuel hose and clips...
Windshield wipers ETC. questions.
Historical mailing list - Chad Lyles
Tue, 27 Nov 2007 10:19:59 -0800
...now) i have had to change the ignition switch the AFM and the alternator and battery cables. (i got her for 600$ i'd...
Re: Starter related question.
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Thu, 14 Jul 2016 21:29:32 -0600
...2WD there is no reason to remove anything other than the Cables & SecuringBolts ~ > > Access is QuiteGood from DownUnder, Preferably with the BackEnd Up On...
Re: relay starter solenoid fix=brake warning light!?!
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 28 May 2003 00:34:34 -0400
...VW did not ground these relays directly but instead hooked their ground to the wire that runs from the ignition switch to the starter...
=?Windows-1252?Q?Re:______Won=B4t_start?=
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Sat, 21 Oct 2000 15:46:27 -0500
...The coil voltage comes from the ignition key being on. If it is twitching install a spark plug on the coil secondary (high voltage...
Re: Electrical puzzle
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Thu, 14 Jun 2018 12:21:12 -0700
...I took everything apart and > tightened and cleaned and redid both this and the alternator connection at > the starter. > > 2) bad ignition switch :::: I...
Re: 91 Vanagon will not start..? FIXED
Historical mailing list - Shannon Mitchell
Tue, 1 Jun 2004 05:56:02 -0400
...Because your Vanagon starts with a jump I'd be curious how you are connecting the jumper cables to your bus. Are you connecting...
Re: Vanagon-era technology..love it,
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Sun, 16 Dec 2007 14:47:14 -0800
...I swore - some time ago, - in all sincerity, tho - that I would never own a vehicle with fuel injection, or electronic ignition, because I...
Re: Sick 78 Van
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Mon, 4 Oct 1999 17:50:18 -0400
...First off, charge the battery, or hook up jumper cables so you have plenty of juice. Next, since we know it was running before...
Re: ignition buzz in speakers on 88 vanagon
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Fri, 26 Jul 2002 09:25:36 -0400
...When you're using an external amp, you can get yourself into the same trouble if you're using shielded line-level cables to...
Won't start when hot OR cold
Historical mailing list - Carlen, Gregg
Sun, 25 Mar 2001 17:54:12 -0500
...Then, I was only able to start the van when I tapped on the starter solenoid while my wife turned the ignition key. That...
Re: FRIDAY TOPIC: what's the worst thing that ever caught on fire in your Westy?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:59:45 -0500
...35 miles per hour pre-ignition, > > twice than when aflame. I was busier than a pair of jumper cables at a > > trailer park funeral...
Re: Aux battery
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Sat, 23 Apr 2005 04:48:17 -0700
...There isn't a close ignition-switched wire to the battery compartment under the drivers seat. I ran an amplifier control wire from my...
Re: Starter related question.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 15 Jul 2016 08:51:50 -0400
...2WD there is no reason to remove anything other than the Cables & SecuringBolts ~ > > Access is QuiteGood from DownUnder, Preferably with the BackEnd Up On...
Re: Using FM stereo for film soundtrack: tach effect
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Wed, 8 Sep 2004 15:03:29 -0700
...As Zach sez, try running the iBook off its batteries and see if the sensitivity to ignition noise is changed. Mike "Rocket J Squirrel...
Re: Electrical genuis-es here is one for you..
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:05:02 +0000
...If I switch off > the whole ignition and turn it back on, it will run clean for > maybe 5 seconds, then "load up" again...
Re: Proper gap for spark plug 85 1.9L?
Historical mailing list - Jack
Sun, 11 Jul 2004 09:57:48 -0800
...How important is it that the cables I have have the proper > resistance? The ones that are currently on there are 1200 to 1600...
Re: Preparations for Rough Roads
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Sun, 16 Apr 2000 15:38:06 -0700
...or bailing wire >1 ignition coil *** maybe one for goup > Oddly shaped pieces coolant hoses and clips **** yes >fuel hose and clips *** yes, but...
Re: Idle stabilizer
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Sat, 12 Jan 2002 15:30:58 -0800
...My guess is that in the idle stabilizer they are > triggered by the sender unit to send the actual ignition pulses to the Hall...
Re: Starter related question.
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 14 Jul 2016 22:01:44 -0700
...2WD there is no reason to remove anything other than > the Cables & SecuringBolts ~ > > > > Access is QuiteGood from DownUnder, Preferably with the BackEnd Up On...
Re: Re-introduction & Dash Removal Question
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Sun, 23 Feb 2014 20:36:51 -0500
...the control flaps in the heater box. > > Lube the heat control cables. > Windshield wiper shafts ok? > Clean up any messy wiring. (from dreaded previous...
Re: 1982 Diesel Intermittent Start Problem (Long)
Historical mailing list - John
Wed, 12 Apr 2000 15:08:11 -0400
...The ignition switch is not applying enough power to #50 (voltage drop). Not enough power is reaching the starter solenoid #50 (voltage drop). The...
Re: Starter related question.
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Mon, 18 Jul 2016 14:42:13 -0300
...The fog lights are already on their own switch (though I want to replace them with LED lamps and key them off the ignition...
Larry's Trip Supplies - Friday
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 27 Dec 2002 09:29:02 -0600
...1 Pair jumper cables. 4 Spare Spark plugs. 1 Spare Distributor Cap. 1 Spare set of ignition cables. 2 Spare CVs with boots and...
Re: Starting problem or startER problem
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Sat, 6 Apr 2013 21:33:24 -0400
...Make sure the cables to the starter are shiny as a rain deers nose. I have also run a ground cable to the starter...
Re: Electrical puzzle
Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
Thu, 14 Jun 2018 15:01:33 -0700
...I took everything apart and > tightened and cleaned and redid both this and the alternator connection at > the starter. > >> 2) bad ignition switch :::: I...
Re: Electrical genuis-es here is one for you..
Historical mailing list - -------------
Wed, 20 Dec 2006 16:45:41 -0500
...If I switch off >>the whole ignition and turn it back on, it will run clean for >>maybe 5 seconds, then "load up" again...
Re: Old wiper motor parks, New doesn't
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Thu, 5 Apr 2007 20:24:47 -0700
...This is controlled by a separate switch contact in the ignition switch. It turns off major accessory loads when the switch is turned far...
delayed starters, hammers, cables
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Sun, 4 Dec 1994 17:27:33 CST6CDT
...Many desperate calls to rebuilder, lots of advice and vain searches in the ignition switch, wiring, etc. Remove starter, take back to favorite guy...
delayed starters, hammers, cables
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Sun, 4 Dec 1994 17:27:33 CST6CDT
...Many desperate calls to rebuilder, lots of advice and vain searches in the ignition switch, wiring, etc. Remove starter, take back to favorite guy...
Re: Larry's Trip Supplies - Friday
Historical mailing list - Ed Sato
Fri, 27 Dec 2002 22:13:25 -1000
...inflator. > 1 Pair jumper cables. > 4 Spare Spark plugs. > 1 Spare Distributor Cap. > 1 Spare set of ignition cables. > 2 Spare CVs with boots...
Re: Starter Gone?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 23 Oct 2010 14:12:07 -0700
...you still have to think about battery and cables and those connections of course. But that's such a good test.. connect remote starter...
Re: Using FM stereo for film soundtrack: tach effect
Historical mailing list - Zach White
Wed, 8 Sep 2004 19:56:44 +0000
...If none of that works, the next thing to check is your ignition system. Make sure all connections (especially the coil to cap and...
FS: Pricy 2WD Westy on VA CL
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:02:20 -0700
...New Fuel Tank & Fuel Sending Unit New Fuel Pump & Fuel Filter & Hoses New Drive Belts (all) New Spark Plugs, Cap & Rotor, Ignition Cables, & Air...
Re: '83 watercooled, failed SMOG, pulsing exhaust
Historical mailing list - Anders Lundin
Wed, 10 Sep 2003 06:17:58 +0200
...to ohm messure the ignition stuff. I got new ones bad from day one. Also when messuring the cables, make a slight 90 degree...
Re: Larry's Trip Supplies - Friday
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Fri, 27 Dec 2002 08:58:32 -0800
...inflator. > 1 Pair jumper cables. > 4 Spare Spark plugs. > 1 Spare Distributor Cap. > 1 Spare set of ignition cables. > 2 Spare CVs with boots...
1985 Westy Vanagon shutters, dies, and then resurrects... help.
Historical mailing list - Millee Tibbs
Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:47:01 -0500
...I changed the distributor cap and cables (bosch). I brought her to the mechanic and he adjusted her air flow meter (at the time...
Re: Vanagon-era technology..love it,
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 16 Dec 2007 19:48:15 -0600
...I swore - some time ago, - in all sincerity, tho - that I would never own a vehicle with fuel injection, or electronic ignition, because I...
Re: Starting problems
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Sun, 16 Sep 2007 14:49:26 -0400
...the ignition switch. No help. In the past I've changed the relay to fuel pump, replace with new fuel pump, new cables, spark...
Re: Starter related question.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 18 Jul 2016 15:42:32 -0400
...The fog lights are already on their own switch (though I want to replace them with LED lamps and key them off the ignition...
Re: Starter related question.
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Fri, 15 Jul 2016 10:20:43 -0300
...2WD there is no reason to remove anything other than the Cables & SecuringBolts ~ >> >> Access is QuiteGood from DownUnder, Preferably with the BackEnd Up On...
Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:43:22 -0700
...Make certain the cables are safely seperated from posts and won't connect. Use your VOM to check continuity of wires in question. Disconnect...
Re: FS: Pricy 2WD Westy on VA CL
Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:22:16 -0400
...Filter& Hoses > New Drive Belts (all) > New Spark Plugs, Cap& Rotor, Ignition Cables,& Air Filter > New Water Pump& Thermostat > Many new coolant Hoses& Seals...
Idle Speed Adjustment - 1988 GL
Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
Sun, 11 Oct 1998 13:49:24 -0500
...With the cables and ducting in that corner, you can't actually see the plug, but you can see the black box. However, there...
Re: A twist on dual-battery configurations
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Thu, 20 Dec 2001 19:35:15 -0500
...If the aux battery were totally dead or shorted, as soon as you turned on the ignition, it would try to pull everything from...
Re: Larry's Trip Supplies - Friday
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 28 Dec 2002 09:09:24 -0600
...inflator. > > 1 Pair jumper cables. > > 4 Spare Spark plugs. > > 1 Spare Distributor Cap. > > 1 Spare set of ignition cables. > > 2 Spare CVs with boots...
Re: 87 Help AGAIN
Historical mailing list
Wed, 27 Nov 1996 09:31:00 -0800
...Battery cables- check BOTH ends 3: Idle-stabalizer- try disconnecting it and running without? 4: Ignition wire from key-switch to coil All should...
Re: Starter One more time!!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 1 May 2011 08:24:55 -0400
...Bad cables, excessive voltage drop under load is easily checked with a voltmeter. A current meter will also confirm the starter is working properly...
Re: Still need HELP with hot start problem 84 Vanagon!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 3 Sep 2012 18:28:07 -0700
...and I've seen old points-type ignition cars do that. You can also test for this by if it push or rolls starts...