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• clarification on batteries and cig lighter hole
  Historical mailing list - Jeannette and James Hayden
  Sat, 14 Apr 2001 11:13:46 -0700
  >James, >Using a power inverter with out using the batteries ? >Hallelujah, and amen. >You have found perpetual motion !! >Where did you get this miracle...
• Re: Installing a 1000W converter
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 26 Jun 2006 13:19:31 -0700
  ...I can use a power drill off of it, my rotozip for cutting rusted exhaust bolts, a small 110 vacuum cleaner, Don't count...
• Sure Power 1314 vs Sure Power 1315
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 25 Aug 2015 10:18:16 -0700
  hi all, I will do a dual battery set up using a Sure Power battery separator... but I am not sure which one to...
• Re: I could use a little help
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 1 Jun 2010 18:48:31 -0700
  ...Several of the the links provided show Anderson Powerpole connectors. An good source here: http://www.powerwerx.com/anderson-powerpoles/ I use them in...
• Power Steering Rack Removal
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Cebula
  Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:22:55 -0800
  Anyone familiar with pulling out Power Steering Racks? I have someone asking for my Power Steering rack.� How much labor is invovled in removing...
• Re: Laptop Power Consumption?
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 12:53:45 -0700
  ...the power requirment is listed as 16 > > Volts / 2.6 amps > > > > On the bottom of the 12 Volt to 16 Volt Laptop Power Converter...
• Re: 89 Vanagon with airbags, tilt, leather,and automatic climate ...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 01:54:21 EST
  ...56146, VAN, airbags, passenger airbag, tilt wheel, recliner, leather seats, cruise > control, air conditioner, trip computer, automatic climate control, > electric seat warmer, power windows...
• Re: 02 sensor/power loss
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Mon, 1 May 2000 12:49:43 -0700
  ...inefficient but okay power >02 sensor out; plug in: catastrophic power loss (dead stop on hill). > >Can this catastrophic power less be attributed to...
• Re: Power to Standard Steering Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Sep 2008 22:45:11 -0400
  ...Power to Standard Steering Conversion I have an �86 Westy, steering rack (power) is suspect, previous owner left the pump unhooked due to leakage...
• Re: Power Mirror and Non Power Mirror Q??
  Historical mailing list - Greg
  Fri, 20 Feb 2009 09:52:50 -0500
  I just checked my power mirrors (battery is disconnected). When I manually move them there are little positive clicks and they stay in place...
• loss of power
  Historical mailing list - Tim Mccallum
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 15:04:08 EST
  Hey list, when driving my vanagon I lose power at 2000 to 3000 rpm, it starts to buck as power cuts in and out...
• Refrigerator problems
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
  Tue, 7 Mar 2000 14:28:48 -0800
  I'm not getting power to my fridge (1984 Westfalia, Domestic) from one of the two 12v lines. I've traced it back to...
• Re: Power Brake Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Frank
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 22:01:10 -0800
  ...The procedure is the same as with non-power brakes. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Ingalls" <ingalls_mark@HOTMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• AC, power door and power window problems
  Historical mailing list - Don Williams
  Fri, 29 Apr 2005 09:22:32 -0700
  ...The thought of trying to keep power door locks, power windows and air conditioning functional is overwhelming---I would have to have the work...
• Re: Air scoops
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 13 Apr 2013 20:59:33 -0500
  Colder air = more dense air which in turn requires more fuel for a stoichemtric burn = greater energy release = more power on the power stroke...
• Re: Power Steering Used as Manual Steering
  Historical mailing list - Don Preston
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 13:24:50 -0700
  ...So, lesson to be learned? Power steering racks sure for power steering. They will wear out Very fast if not lubricated properly, and that...
• Fwd: help powered trailer converter
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Sat, 11 Jul 2015 13:28:00 -0400
  ...Should I use a powered converter or just use a non powered plug and splice in to the tail/brake turn wires? If I...
• Re: auxiliary battery power to cab?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 9 May 2011 06:49:07 -0700
  ...I agree that use of E3 is a much more secure way of connecting the power feed wire. You have determined that you have...
• Re: More New Info RE: Can't Search Archives: 1.9 stalled at speed, won't restart...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 10:01:11 -0800
  The fuel pump is NOT supposed to have power just because the key is on. The ECU tells the fuel pump when to run...
• Re: Adding Power Steering to an '87?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:29:36 -0400
  ...The front suspension knuckles are different between power and non. Additional items. Power Steering pump, reservoir, hoses, engine bracket, belt, crank pulley (?), switch for...
• Re: Disable power windows?
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sat, 15 Jun 2013 07:35:45 -0700
  I fix power window regulators all the time . I keep rebuilt regulators and motors ready to go. -Stacy On Jun 14, 2013, at 11...
• Re: Inverter or AC/DC
  Historical mailing list - Scott Desanti
  Fri, 28 May 1999 15:15:00 EDT
  Mark, The power converter would give you the most versatility with only a minor increase in power consumption ....However, TVs can draw alot of...
• Re: reverse power steering
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 8 Jun 2002 12:37:10 -0700
  Myron Lind wrote: > Hello to all power steering/hydraulic gurus > > I am trying to find a power steering pump that runs the reverse direction...
• ISO: Power mirror plastic cover
  Historical mailing list - James Ballen
  Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:28:25 -0700
  I'm looking for one of those plastic cover pieces that cover the third screw of the power mirrors... anyone happen to have one...
• Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 21 Nov 2013 09:20:23 -0800
  Actually, on Vanagons very little of the power needed for running the engine runs through the ignition switch. Most of the power needed for...
• Re: Power Steering Used as Manual Steering
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 14:21:49 -0700
  ...I will look for the pump mount, pump, get the reservoir mounted, and run with power steering. -Dana- > > >The easiest thing to do get...
• Re: Power source for fan on my Dometic fridge under AC power only
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 30 May 2015 12:43:35 -0400
  ...the fan is powered by the 12V supplied to the fridge. Edward On Sat, May 30, 2015 at 12:07 PM, Mike South <msouth...
• Re: FS, some stuff :) (cams)
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Fri, 21 Nov 2003 00:58:03 +0000
  Thia cam increases power across the board. But, like i said before, the most noticable increase in power is in the high rpm range...
• retrofitting power mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Mon, 10 Sep 2001 00:23:25 -0700
  Has anyone out there had any experience putting power mirrors found on the newer model Vanagons on older models (such as an '85; I...
• Re: Guess what?
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 22:42:09 -0700
  Is this thing electric powered or Hydrolic?? Strange!! --- Yoshi <yoshi@C1.NETSPACE.OR.JP> wrote: > http://members.aol.com/vnmc2/Camp022/H2.JPG > > Guess...
• Re: FW: Vanagon replacement engines
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 11:57:56 -0400
  Sorry guys I have to disagree the addition of one point compression is good for 4 percent increase in power that's 4 HP...
• Power Window Woes... Can someone help?
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Wed, 19 May 2004 20:20:32 -0400
  Hey All, My power windows just all of a sudden stopped working... Checked the switches and they are functioning as they should and they...
• Re: Leaking Power Steering Fluid
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 17 May 1997 15:22:57 -0400 (EDT)
  I thought that vanagons did'nt use power steering fluid , they use hydraulic oil and it's a charcoal color found this out when...
• Re: Put rebuilt 1.9l in, now my injectors won't spew, or squirt,or
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 08:29:09 -0600
  ...Terminal 30 is the Positive constant power terminal. 85 is Negative terminal, 86 is key-on power. Wwhen you turn the key-power is...
• Re: Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Sat, 4 Jan 1997 02:51:31 -0000
  ...Did other countries do this also, or is > this insistence on having power steering an American thing? Is power steering > common on Transporters? Others...
• Power locks and doors.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Naylor
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 10:44:58 -0700
  ...I was able to find a set of doors complete with the original VW power locks, power windows and updated mirrors for a bargain...
• Re: Idle issues
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 17 May 2020 13:17:34 -0400
  ...The relay you refer to is the ECU relay that powers the ECU. It's controlled by ign sw power to the coil (except...
• Re: powersteering rack
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 21:01:16 +1200
  >Hi All, >has anyone put a power steering rack in a non power steering vehicle? >Is it a direct swap? what is required besides...
• Re: Need info on window channel sizes for different year Vanagons.
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 22:32:47 EST
  ...but if anyone owns both a powered window model and a non-powered model, would you mind comparing the glass sizes and channel clearance...
• Re: Jetta -> Eurovan = Jetta FS
  Historical mailing list - Michael Harrnacker
  Thu, 27 Aug 1998 14:56:08 -0700
  ...It's white with a 5-speed > and has been gently driven for 24,000 miles, and has: > > * Power moonroof with sunshade > * Power steering...
• Re: Westy Power Cord
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 16:27:54 -0700
  ...Westy Power Cord I recently purchased a westy that is missing the power cord. What gauge cord do I need to buy or does...
• Re: cruising speed - Power Chip Option
  Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
  Tue, 19 Feb 2002 06:42:41 -0800
  ...I've heard about the Power Chips for '86 to '91 2.1s but not for '85 1.9s. As I have an '85...
• Re: Power Lock Trouble
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 22 Jan 2011 19:57:50 -0800
  ...It's a well known trouble spot for power locks. BTDT many times. The power window motors do get wet but not the powerlocks...
• Re: Switched 12V power in Engine compartment and hall unit to ecu question. (1984 van)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 10:09:28 -0700
  Good raw switched power comes in to the ignition coil by a black wire from the key switch. Don't add any real load...
• Re: WTB: Passenger power window switch
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 10:42:34 -0700
  The power window switches are all the same, driver vs. passenger side etc. Is the electrical part of the switch broken? (Test by swapping...
• Re: '88 GL - Gradual Power Loss
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:28:20 -0700
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: [VANAGON] '88 GL - Gradual Power Loss Besides a clogged air filter - what else might be the source of this...
• FS: grey front doorpanels for power window vans, also grey slider doorpanel
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 23:33:49 EDT
  ...have power window switch holes in them, and power mirror switch hole. excellent cond. $30 ea. will ship. also have '85-91 grey slider...
• Re: 110 volt power inverter
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  22 Sep 1995 11:35:59 -0700
  RE>110 volt power inverter 9/22/95 >I know that some of the bus folks have 110 volt power installed in their >VWs...
• Replacing the Power Steering Lines
  Historical mailing list - Matt Barclay
  Thu, 10 Feb 2005 13:09:36 -0800
  A couple weeks ago my power steering pressure line rusted through, so I bought the replacement hoses from Frank Condelli: http://members.aol.com...
• Re: Bearing wear
  Historical mailing list - Charles Hokanson
  Sat, 26 Aug 2000 00:40:00 EDT
  ...Operating an engine outside of its power band causes excessive wear, if you widen or change the power band and operate it in the...
• Fw: Power Assisted Steering.....What exactley is it?
  Historical mailing list - The Gunnings
  Fri, 9 Jun 2000 21:01:14 -0400
  ...Power Assisted Steering.....What exactley is it? > 1985 WBX 1.9 Wolfsburg claims to have "Power Assisted Steering". I wonder > how this is different...
• Re: Power Steering Fluid Protectant
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:46:10 -0800
  Remember the vanagon uses automatic transmission fluid in the power steering, not power steering fluid...so is the product compatible with ATF? Anthony '89...
• FS 1989 Vanagon Carat
  Historical mailing list - Samuel Scott
  Thu, 31 Oct 2002 16:43:10 EST
  ...2.1 L Engine, Auto trans, A/C, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Power Windows, Power locks, heated mirrors, cruise control, etc.� At 153K miles...
• Re: Replacing the Power Steering Lines
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 10 Feb 2005 18:02:05 -0800
  ...Replacing the Power Steering Lines >A couple weeks ago my power steering pressure line rusted through, so I > bought the replacement hoses from Frank...
• Re: Power to Standard Steering Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:36:23 -0700
  ...The steering knuckles are supposedly different between power and standard > steering. I�m not sure what the difference is. > 3. The power rack has...
• Re: 12v programmable timer
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 25 Nov 2013 18:26:51 -0500
  ...No matter which Wiring diagram.The "POWER" only allow to connect DC >12V power. > >Okay, okay, we got it: only connect 12VDC to the...
• Re: Power lock amperage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:06:40 -0500
  The power door locks should only draw power when they are cycling. A bad switch in one of the locks could be keeping one...
• Power Steering
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 28 Dec 1996 23:45:29 -0800
  I have one Vanagon with power steering and two without. I don't really see much difference. Since there has been discussion about how...
• Re: restoring power steering in an 86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 08:51:36 EDT
  ...because the power steering was leaky, the current owner cut the belt and plugged the pump etc. so the power steering no longer works...
• Power Steering Fluid
  Historical mailing list - ADVRequest
  Thu, 24 Jun 1999 18:20:53 -0600
  My '86 Vanagon has been diagnosed with a power steering leak. The VW dealer said to use automatic transmission fluid since there isn't...