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Re: common electrical problems in vanagons
Historical mailing list - joel walker
Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:09:06 -0500
...Fan Resistor - Radiator Fan 3. Fan Resistor - Rear Seat Heater Fan 4. Fan Resistor - Dash Heater Fan 5. Power Windows 6. Power Door Locks...
Re: basic electronics question
Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
Fri, 26 Jul 1996 05:26:38 -0400
...If you round to 12v (after all, resistors are commonly >only 10% accurate), this works out to 240 ohms -- 12 = (.050)x(240). Nononononono...
Fwd: Re: Diagnosing cooling fan
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 29 Mar 1999 20:57:00 -0500
Eric gave the clue! I wrote: >Ok, I've looked at the Bentley -- first of all, there's no mention of a >resistor pack...
WBX Front Heater Blower Resistor Relocation?
Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
Tue, 11 Feb 2014 19:20:30 -0800
...So, where to relocate the front fan motor resistor pack so it can be checked/replaced w/out major surgery again? I know it...
Re: Vanagon Radiator Fan Resistor Available at Van-Again
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 9 Aug 2011 18:58:42 -0700
...Rocket, > the 1.9ls don't use this resistor. Actually I am not sure how they get > their low speed. I suspect the resistor...
Re: New Youtube video about radiator fan resistor
Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
Sun, 19 May 2013 16:32:41 -0400
...New Youtube video about radiator fan resistor I was waiting for a customer to come today and got bored, so here is another Youtube...
Re: cluster troubleshooting
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Wed, 6 Jun 2012 10:53:01 -0400
...When > the final assembly of the foil is done, only single oil pressure switch > models get that resistor. The resistor connects the single oil...
Re: Fan resistor
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 23 Jul 2011 12:59:26 -0400
...Fan resistor > > Hi All, > > So my fan only runs on high, and it seems that I need a new resistor. > Called Bus Depot but...
Eurovan AC Suggestions
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Tue, 9 Sep 1997 08:26:33 -0400
...As to the resistors, here's something to do.....I've gone through 2 sets of resistors...the first was replaced under warranty. The...
Re: digifant test adaptor improvement suggestions =>> Long
Historical mailing list - kenstich
Thu, 25 Jun 1998 23:27:46 -0600
...How much is a replacement Digifant ??? Resistors are cheap - OBTW - use resistor packs - usually 4 or more resistors in a single tiny plastic package...
Front Blower... resistor?
Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
Tue, 19 Sep 2006 16:22:45 -0400
...Does anyone know where the resistor for the front blower motor is located? Is it part of the motor? Is there one at all...
Re: Cooling fan problem solution
Historical mailing list - David Bayer
Mon, 18 May 1998 18:35:51 -0700
>| I don't remember what side the resistor is on, but its about 3/4" in >| diameter and about 5" inches long. It's...
where is A/C fan motor speed resistor in 88 Westy? How to R&R ..
Historical mailing list - Frank Yonkers
Sat, 13 Sep 2003 20:47:57 -0400
The A/C fan only runs on "4" - I assume the fan resistor is toast. Is it inside the evaporator assembly? Anyone dug one...
Re: Eurovan Radiator Fans not running
Historical mailing list - Southard Family
Sat, 10 Jun 2000 23:10:07 -0400
...If the resistors > are shot, your fans should still be able to run at high speed. > > I'm not sure where the fuses are...
Re: New Youtube video about radiator fan resistor
Historical mailing list - george jannini
Sun, 19 May 2013 19:04:13 -0400
...resistor on my list of "spare crap I always need to >> carry with? :-) >> > > The fan in an A/C 2.1l Vanagon has three...
Re: 2.1 W A/C Radiator Fan Resistor?
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Tue, 15 Jan 2008 15:21:05 -0500
These resistors are $37.50 and I have two of them in stock. The part number is 251971284H for the 2.1l Vanagon. I...
Re: variable speed blower fan
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Fri, 21 Apr 2017 08:20:29 -0700
...I already remove the dash and replace the blower motor including the resistor... this question is for a friend who lives far away from...
Re: Resistor Part Number?
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Wed, 14 Jul 2004 12:23:57 -0400
...Cover the entire resistor with epoxy. Good as new. ERic MilosKitchen wrote: >Dear List, >Does anyone have a part number for the less expensive...
Re: Fan resistor
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 23 Jul 2011 13:18:43 -0700
...Fan resistor >> >> Hi All, >> >> So my fan only runs on high, and it seems that I need a new resistor. >> Called Bus Depot but...
Re: Re- basic electronics quest
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Sun, 28 Jul 1996 17:01:17 CST6CDT
...the resistor " dangit!!! i should've known better with this list--- here's the facts: 80 ma was measured with a good Fluke. i...
Re: World parts Radiator Fan Solution.
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 19 Oct 2017 10:04:29 -0400
> > 7ohm 50watt resistor I found one on eBay. You may be hearing from That would be zero point seven ohms, and fifty watts is...
Re: WBX Front Heater Blower Resistor Relocation?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 11 Feb 2014 23:20:11 -0500
...WBX Front Heater Blower Resistor Relocation? Since Cunegonde is down for her 1.9l ==> 2.1l transplant, thought I'd do all the dash...
Re: Fwd: RE: "Green" solar battery charger
Historical mailing list - tom ring
Thu, 13 Nov 2003 22:05:48 -0600
...on the > other hand, if current in a resistor is studied with increasing detail, > the picture gets more and more complicated, with all kinds...
Re: Third brake lights (tack-free)
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 19 Apr 2000 00:35:06 -0400
...But you *absolutely* need to have a current-limiting series resistor, because these things basically act like switches, on or off. If you don...
Re: Wiring Challenge -- Bentley page 97.68 -- Wire H6 (Rad. Cool Fan Thermoswitch)
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 29 Jul 2019 09:38:32 -0400
...If resistor present or fan has bolted connections for electric, you have the large single speed fan that gets three speeds using the resistor...
Bosch Super Resistor Plugs--
Historical mailing list - Terry K.
Tue, 14 May 2002 22:27:25 -0500
Hey All--- Foe those of you getting ready to, or are ready for the Spring tune-up--- Pep Boy's has copper super resistor...
Re: need coil wire 85GL
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Tue, 5 Feb 2002 14:30:15 -0800
...Many new wire sets of 80-83 wire sets come with a resistor wire > (still need the resistor type rotor arm). I've also...
Re: Fwd: Greek Single Cab + alternator help...
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:52:19 -0700
Hi David, I think you're right, resistance is 760ohm instead of 160, so that resistor may gone. I'll have to pull it...
Re: Vanagon Radiator Fan Resistor Available at Van-Again
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 9 Aug 2011 18:06:13 -0700
...If > it doesn't then most likely this resistor is bad. > > The resistor has been discontinued by VW a couple of years ago. I...
Big Green Resistor!
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 22 Oct 2003 12:19:52 -0700
I was asked during this discussion what the ohms value was for the green resistor. I just dug out a spare 2 wire non...
Temp gauge testing with resistors
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:58:33 -0700
...Husband is trouble shooting the > temp gauge now that I just got back from Radio Shack to pick up a pack of > resistors. > >
EV air circulation fan
Historical mailing list - Donald A. Drisdell
Mon, 27 Jul 1998 11:16:42 -0500
...I have noted a sporadic squeal from the fan motor (before and after replacing the resistor) which causes me to worry that there is...
Re: Fan resistor
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
Sat, 23 Jul 2011 10:44:08 -0400
...Fan resistor > > Hi All, > > So my fan only runs on high, and it seems that I need a new resistor. > Called Bus Depot but...
Re: rear heater question
Historical mailing list - Andrew
Tue, 17 Dec 2002 04:24:10 -0800
Dylan, The fan speeds are controled with resistors, they are mounted on the fan blower housing, with the resistors inside the housing, to keep...
Re: Voltage Stabilizer Blows
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Sun, 8 Mar 1998 14:31:06 -0600
...This unit will require the 317 chip and 2 resistors make one a variable resistor for adjusting the out put. This unit is a...
Re: Fwd: Greek Single Cab + alternator help...
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:27:23 -0700
Hi, I have two big 120ohm resistors, and a 470ohm in series with the LED. All three check out ok, yet the resistance between...
Re: where is A/C fan motor speed resistor in 88 Westy? How to R&R ..
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Sun, 14 Sep 2003 06:47:28 -0700
> The A/C fan only runs on "4" - I assume the fan > resistor is toast. There are two fan resistors, one for each fan...
Resistor for LED turn signal
Historical mailing list - Stan Shapiro
Sun, 25 Aug 2019 13:18:39 -0700
...Suggestions on thesamba was to install a 470 ohm resistor to cure the rapidly blinking turn signals. What is the easiest way of doing...
Re: Rad fan--2 or 3 wire???stumped
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Tue, 29 Apr 2003 12:15:56 -0400
To the best of my knowledge this resistor was only installed on Vanagon with AC. This is what give you the 3rd speed on...
Radiator Fan Resistor Question
Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:38:41 -0600
...does anyone know or can check out with a meter what the resistance should be on the resistor behind the drivers side headlight for...
Re: Camper cabinets
Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
Sat, 23 Dec 1995 10:42:31 -0700
...discharging totally when you are parked, thus assuring enough power for That would be a diode, not a resistor. All a resistor does is...
Re: EV Fan Resistor Update
Historical mailing list
Thu, 27 Jun 96 09:09:04 +0200
...these things burning > up...all considering that I purchased the "B" resistors last July and now 11 > months later they have a "D" version...
Re: All 2 Speed Radiator Fans Use Internal Resistor?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 10 Feb 2013 21:11:58 -0800
...It and resistor symbol are "behind" the numbers. Neil. On Sun, Feb 10, 2013 at 7:02 PM, mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote...
Re: 84 Westy emgine missing/fuel starved
Historical mailing list
Wed, 4 Sep 1996 21:43:09 -0400
Don, check the wire resistor ends w/ an ohm meter(should be 5k ohms...if infinity you have an open circuit).I have found...
Re: where is A/C fan motor speed resistor in 88 Westy? How to R&R ..
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sat, 13 Sep 2003 21:02:57 -0400
<snip> The A/C fan only runs on "4" - I assume the fan resistor is toast. <snip> Don't overlook the fact that the...
Need part Number for N23 Resistor for Blower Motor
Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
Fri, 2 Dec 2005 21:04:38 -0600
Anyone have a part number for the Fresh Air Blower Series Resistor--Or is this internal to the fan motor. I have to replace...
Re: Third brake lights (tack-free)
Historical mailing list - Keith & Lynn C.
Tue, 18 Apr 2000 23:20:13 -0700
...Around 15 ma draw thru each one, calculate 1.4V across each one, use a 1kohm resistor, 1/4W as a series current limiter...
Re: LED replacement for westy
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 5 Aug 2004 12:29:01 -0400
...That depends...the stock panel is wired with a 2K7 input and 1M feedback resistor giving a gain of minus 370, so if your...
Re: common electrical problems in vanagons
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:59:13 +0000
...Fan Resistor - Radiator Fan > > 3. Fan Resistor - Rear Seat Heater Fan > > 4. Fan Resistor - Dash Heater Fan > > 5. Power Windows > > 6. Power Door Locks...
Re: Looking for a ballast resistor (86+ Vanagon)
Historical mailing list - Jack
Sun, 24 Aug 2003 19:03:48 -0800
...Have you tried this? I mean the resistance wire inside the resistor. I'm surprised that the wire is made of a metal (or...
Re: LEDs for the dash
Historical mailing list - Lucas Thompson
Wed, 9 Aug 2006 13:20:12 -0700
...not just a resistor) or the lifespan is quite short, with a half-life in the hundreds or low thousands of hours. Dropping the...
Re: 82 westy, custom modifying circut to run cooler (?)
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Thu, 4 Sep 2008 21:49:43 -0400
...Radio shack resistors (not sure if radio shack sells resistors > anymore), so I had to attach a longer wires so the resistors would be...
RE Pls ReSend Color Code
Historical mailing list - Chao, Harvey
10 Jun 1997 12:56:41 -0700
I got two sequential requests from: "SMTPGW" <smtpgw.ccittest@smtpgw.musc.edu> to resend my info regarding resistor color codes. Unfortuately my reply = to...
Radiator fan resistor
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 26 Jul 2013 22:56:17 -0400
Last week the fan resistor in Fun Bus failed on the way to see my son in the hospital. As many of us know...
Re: [vanagon] LEDs for idiot lghts and temp gauge
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 4 Oct 2001 23:26:44 -0400
...The resistors are >soldered onto the blue printed circuit. I would play around with the >resistors to see if none would get them brighter...
Re: Radiator Fan Resistor Question
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:09:12 -0700
...Radiator Fan Resistor Question > Hi Volks, > > Next question... does anyone know or can check out with a meter what the > resistance should be on...
Re: afordable alternatives RE: Radiator fan resistor
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 27 Jul 2013 16:52:29 -0500
...I have never lost one of these resistors. What am I doing wrong? : ) Jim On Sat, Jul 27, 2013 at 4:50 PM, neil...
Re: Fwd: Greek Single Cab + alternator help...
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 9 Jul 2011 20:16:31 -0400
...There's a resistor (the fat one) in parallel with the LED/resistor combination. If that resistor isn't in circuit, there won't...
Re: AC blower motor resistor? 88 GL
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:05:19 -0400
...And its alot easier to access than the fan resistor packs. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 29, 2009, at 15:46, Bobby Brown...
Re: Rigging up spare Rear Defogger Switch to do other stuff
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sat, 4 Apr 2020 00:06:47 +0000
David, I just want to be sure...my email says 470R for the resistor. I am assuming this is 470 Ohms, I guess like...