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• Weird, Funny, Electrical and Brake Light Switch Connector Failure; Questions and Pics
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 29 Apr 2011 19:57:29 -0700
  ...In hindsight, likely not possible, but I popped the connectors out and taped them up. Today the fuse blew again jostling a + wire to...
• Re: WTB Knarly Spark Plug Wire Set
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Sun, 19 Oct 1997 01:26:29 EDT
  ...Of course this >was >was more agressive engine wash, but the plug wires gave up again. > >I currently have wires with VW part numbers...
• Re: Solar Panel outdoor electrical connect
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Sun, 26 Jun 2011 22:26:45 -0700
  ...around the wire, but with 12gauge > heavy duty wire, the door is not going to close. So, now looking at > outside plug-ins. All...
• Re: Mangled pins.
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Tue, 19 Jun 2007 03:33:10 -0500
  ...I cut the connectors off of the harness with a few inches of wire on them. Then I laid the connector shells on the...
• Re: Light on auxilliary battery - easy procedure
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 15 Sep 2007 09:44:13 -0700
  ...multiple connector plug from behind the fusebox (The B connector on page 97.119). Put on your reading glasses. Find the RED wire in...
• Re: Flasher Relay Mystery
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 17 Nov 2005 07:48:10 -0800
  ...That ground point suffers from corrosion where the wire plugs onto the male spade connector ring. Figuring out which one of the brown wires...
• Re: calling all Headlight plugs
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 13 Dec 2016 18:03:04 -0800
  ...For small orders, they also sell on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/9004-9007-Connector-Plug-with-14-GAUGE-USA-WIRE-/330391133304?pt...
• Second Request for Help - Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 13:32:15 -0600
  ...The plug I'm referring to is the one that plugs into the throttle valve switch connector which is mounted on top of the...
• Re: Trailer wiring
  Historical mailing list - Raul Rivera
  Sun, 21 Jun 2020 21:04:11 -0400
  ...I quadruple checked > everything as far as wire to wire that’s all good. I’m guessing the splice > connectors aren’t working or...
• Engine died, Update ign
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 29 Mar 2020 13:59:30 -0700
  ...10, wires to hall sensor connector, good Swapped in an old coil, no change. And reiterate , couldn’t see spark on plug when cranking...
• Re: small stuff-
  Historical mailing list - Mike Stainbrook
  Mon, 22 Jan 2007 18:01:55 -0500
  ...it has allready been replaced,wires are toast,(brown/black,burned look right at the connector) plus the wires have high resistance,and the...
• Re: Fw: Odd ignition issue
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 21:29:09 -0700
  ...Check the > single wire plug connector on the starter solonoid. They get dirty and > corroded, and mine has popped off once. Mine did the...
• Re: trailer and lights
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 13:43:28 -0600
  One of the most common used connectors is the flat 4 connector. The euro wiring uses what is called 5 wire. You can buy...
• Re: removing the harness from Hall sender?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 9 Sep 2005 07:29:18 EDT
  ...harness plug from the Hall sender? >> If you mean how to release the harness connector at the distributor: While depressing the wire bail on...
• Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 2 May 2013 20:21:23 -0700
  ...converter cable have plugs with same color wires (red/yellow and brown) as well as the same kind of connector. Only the length of...
• 02 splice instructions from Bus Depot
  Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 20:20:13 -0800
  ...95 sensor to the > Vanagan connector. Ron at Bus Depot writes: There are one black and two white wires. The whites are interchangeable so...
• Re: Cause of weak spark?
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sat, 19 Sep 2015 18:21:50 -0700
  ...Angus Gordon <birdworks@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> >> I have cut the wires back - new connectors. Forgot to mention. >> >> >> >> >>> On Sep 19, 2015, at 5:21...
• Re: Help with coolant light flashing randomly - no leaks
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:23:09 -0400
  ...of course every wire, plug connector, relay have been replace/check. From the engine bay to the cluster. Even the 2 plug going to...
• Re: 83 AC cali westy need idle stabilizer plugs on harness
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 4 Dec 2003 05:13:38 -0800
  ...mine > have gone bad, right now i have them bypassed with > some trailer wire connectors but would like to get > some new ones so...
• Re: Intermittent won't start problem w/ 84-1.9
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 19:58:30 -0500
  ...First, take a look at the connectors at the plug ends of the #1 and #3 wires. I have had these corrode out in...
• Re: Spark Plug Wire Recs
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 12 May 2009 21:35:21 -0400
  On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 3:32 PM, Jerry <jbvelo@bellsouth.net> wrote: > I recently purchased and installed > Magnecor spark plug wire set...
• Solar Panel outdoor electrical connect
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sat, 25 Jun 2011 23:51:55 -0800
  ...around the wire, but with 12gauge heavy duty wire, the door is not going to close. So, now looking at outside plug-ins. All...
• Re: Digitool diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 08:47:16 -0500
  ...unplug the ECU, plug in this shunt >connector, and then plug the ECU connector into some kind of other connector >(that might not exsist...
• Re: Sparkplug wire question
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Wed, 11 Aug 2004 23:52:56 -0400
  ...why, but the spark plug connectors shorting to ground or > opening seems to be a common problem on replacement wire sets. I guess 1...
• Re: SUGGESTIONS? 2.1 runs poor in rain.
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Sun, 22 Dec 2002 00:17:12 -0500
  ...Spay some WD-40 on plug wire and any electrical wire subject to rain or water including the AFM wire. Also check the ECU...
• alternator questions/ just bought a reman.alt..
  Historical mailing list - kazzpar007
  Fri, 24 Jun 2005 11:20:58 -0400
  ...I plugged my blue wire to the blade connector to the farthest side blade on the alt, but the dummy light came on bright...
• Re: Stray wires around the fuse block Help!!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:51:28 -0700
  ...That single wire connector is also for A/C if present. Page 97.144 shows connector T1b. It comes from the rear A/C...
• Re: Universal inline plug?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 24 Jan 2014 17:09:14 -0800
  ...On 01/24/2014 05:03 PM, mark drillock wrote: > Those are called SAE connectors. > > Mark > > Don Hanson wrote: >> Those small 2 wire plugs...
• Re: Zodi Tent Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:34:21 -0500
  ...On the end of the lighter plug wire, I'd put connectors to match the wire to the fan motor. This way you can...
• Re: Brake light switches, 2 to 3 terminals
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 9 May 2015 23:19:58 -0400
  ...which wire to which terminal? Best to retain a connector shell if you can, but mostly for when it's not plugged in. If...
• Re: One injector wire ...
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 11 Dec 2016 17:13:43 -0800
  ...Checked the plug, no continuity. But all the others had continuity. Hmmm. Then I cut into the wires to see if I can find...
• Re: Help with coolant light flashing randomly - no leaks
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 14 Sep 2007 10:08:53 -0700
  ...of course every wire, plug connector, relay have been > replace/check. From the engine bay to the cluster. Even the 2 plug going to...
• New Style Spark Plug Wires
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Tue, 9 Sep 1997 09:57:13 -0400
  Has anyone replaced their spark plug wires with ones having the new style connectors which require the distributor cap to have the little studs...
• Re: Connector contact intermittant--Digitool to the rescue
  Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 17:12:58 -0700
  ...Every so often, the wire would short out onto the exhaust. BZZZZZ! I replaced the wire from the connector to the sensor & tied it...
• Re: Relay socket spade connectors
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 13:54:37 -0800
  ...on the larger wires I want to > use, but I'd rather have the sockets for the relays to plug into. > > My search (Radio...
• Re: Head light issue 1986 Syncro Westy getting close to solving problem!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 16 May 2012 00:57:14 -0400
  ...Is this junk hard thing or if > I find the right electrical connector so I can cut the wire and > connect it directly with...
• Re: no parking lights? huh? wiring worries
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 18:56:54 -0800
  ...You can't plug and unplug individual wires like the old days. The wires almost all attach to multi pin connector housings and each...
• Re: Proper gap for spark plug 85 1.9L?
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Sun, 11 Jul 2004 09:57:48 -0800
  ...Much depends on whether your system uses resistor wire or regular wire with suppressor connectors. Be aware that a PO or his mechanic may...
• OE Spark Plug Wire Sets
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 17:52:45 -0400
  ...why, but the spark plug connectors shorting to > ground or opening seems to be a common problem on > replacement wire sets. I guess 1...
• 84 and 85 engine differences?
  Historical mailing list - Ely Kumli
  Sun, 12 Apr 1998 20:25:04 -0700
  I have an 85 (per vin #) and the plug wires and distributor use the old-style connectors (old as shown in Bentley). I am...
• kill switch for pickle
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Mon, 22 Nov 2010 13:36:35 -0500
  ...plugged it back in, and it started. I unplugged it, and the van stopped. Excellent. It's a black wire, on the bottom connector...
• Re: OE Spark Plug Wire Sets
  Historical mailing list - Darren Lastfogel
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 09:22:59 -0400
  ...why, but the spark plug connectors shorting to > ground or opening seems to be a common problem on > replacement wire sets. I guess 1...
• Re: What fuse would you use for this application?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Apr 2015 09:26:17 -0400
  ...I wired in an external 12 connector using an Anderson Powerpole connector set and battery cables. I took the negative from the diesel exhaust...
• Where to get pin tool?
  Historical mailing list - John Andrew
  Fri, 19 Oct 2001 09:21:58 -0600
  Hi, Does anyone know where you can get the tool to remove the wire , for example, from the connector that plugs into the ECU...
• Re: Quick, cheap and easy headlight relay
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 14:38:41 -0800
  ...This > connector should have a large and a small white wire with a black stripe > crimped > in it. That connector gets plugged in to...
• Re: Inexpensive O2 Sensors - A Suggestion
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 20 Feb 2001 02:43:48 EST
  ...After determining the heater combination color code wire your adapter plug accordingly. Some other comments: 1. In my experience, the grounded shield wire has...
• Re: 84 vs 85 Digijet
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 19:02:18 -0700
  ...The 85 has an improved distributor cap and coil and plug wires - a better type connector on the end of the spark plug wires...
• Re: Wiring harness to distributor plug
  Historical mailing list - Paul Rogers
  Mon, 23 Sep 2013 05:34:05 -0700
  ...Thanx, Paul Home » EFI Hardware Products » Electronics » TPS Sensors Kits and Parts » connector TPS 3 pin plug Bosch connector TPS 3 pin plug Bosch...
• Electrical connection fix idea
  Historical mailing list - mark keller
  Sat, 6 Dec 1997 12:42:31 -0400
  My plug wires were correcded and so when the motor got wet, no go. Well, I felt the $70 for wires seemed bizarre and...
• Lousy Cigarette Lighter Plugs was inverter lighter plug cable?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 31 Aug 2006 08:19:09 -0700
  ...If it's not practical to hard wire a device you can still replace the cigarette lighter connections with better connectors and I know...
• Re: spare wires in engine compartment box?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 3 Jun 2003 15:26:03 -0400
  ...anywhere in the Bentley, anyone have a > clue what this mysterious plug is for, and if the wires go forward to > the > fuse panel?
• Re: AC help (1987 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - Jason Ellis
  Wed, 13 Jan 2016 13:11:19 -0600
  ...Which wire does this plug into? > I don't see anything that looks like the correct connector. I've even tried > tracing wires back...
• Idle Stabilizer. How does it work? and Did I fix it?
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 08:58:13 -0700
  ...This connector also has a tiny tube that plugs into the side. Inside the the rubber connector where the tiny tube plugs in, there...
• Re: I Instrument cluster wiring... Help Needed... late model
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sun, 4 Apr 2004 00:55:48 -0500
  ...It doesn't matter which way that connector is plugged in. I'm now enjoying a functional clock.... John John Meeks wrote: Hello listees...
• Starting problem solved
  Historical mailing list - John Russ
  Sun, 19 Jan 2003 16:23:12 -0500
  ...and found the wire going into the neutral safety switch had come off of the connector ( from a previous situation) pluged it back in...
• Stray wires around the fuse block Help!!
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 20 Mar 2009 20:02:53 -0500
  ...One pair are set up as male spades in a T-2 type connector at right angles to each other. The wires are red...
• Relay socket spade connectors
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 16:09:22 -0500
  ...on the larger wires I want to use, but I'd rather have the sockets for the relays to plug into. My search (Radio...
• Engine hesitation in the afternoon, No problem in the morning
  Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
  Sat, 25 Jun 2005 00:00:45 -0700
  ...Plan to check continuity of plug wires and condition of plugs on Saturday. Replaced and soldered new ground connector for Hall Sender. Inspected Hall...
• Re: NPR Reporter Wants to Dump Her Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 19 Feb 2002 12:20:46 -0800
  ...I would replace the plug and coil wires, distributor cap, and rotor. as a matter of course. The connector for the O2 sensor can...
• Re: tachometers
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 15:58:02 -0800
  ...will be a whitish > plastic connector plugged in to it. It should have > either 1 or 2 green > wires. If it has 2, the...