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• Re: Strange Idea about retrofitting early Headlight Switch onto late model Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Thu, 16 May 2013 10:49:03 -0400
  ...And third, do you know the part numbers for the different switches? At that time we looked at the part number on several headlight...
• Thanks Ron and Chris
  Historical mailing list - Victor Wong
  Sun, 20 Jul 1997 10:48:17 +0000
  ...Does anybody know where I can find the plastic trim piece for the dual power window switches on the driver's side door? The...
• brake light switch
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Tue, 21 Jul 2009 07:01:51 -0600
  Prices vary so much for brake light switches that I'm curious if there can be such a wide range of qualities out there...
• Re: Water reservoir level sensor float? (87 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 08:09:55 -0700
  >Only for westfalia owners or those with interest in magnetic switches: > >I have the same float water level sensor in my '90 westfalia water...
• Re: Digifane without Throttle Position switch???
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:01:06 -0700
  ...if it's a 1.9 ..there are two styles of throttle switches, the early style with the two switches right there, very obvious...
• Re: Headlights and Grounds
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 06:09:53 EST
  ...Too much amperage to the switches burning them, amperage restraint by the switches contacts and amperage restraint by the ground wires connected to one...
• Re: Problem w/ power window switch on '91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 02 May 1997 21:27:13 -0700
  ...My wife's Volvo has a problem with the switches getting carbon build up on the points as they seem to take the full...
• cruise control
  Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
  Fri, 13 Nov 1998 11:25:39 -0500
  ...vacuum servo, throttle linkage, hoses, a couple of switches for the pedals, and the switches on the steering column. Thanks, John Hung 84 GL...
• Re: RE; intermittent lights
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 18 Dec 1999 19:49:33 +0100
  ...John, Even though the two switches were new, is it certain that they were the correct match for the p/n of the Vanagon...
• Re: WTB: Rocker Switch for Fog Lights
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 19:17:27 -0700
  ...Unfortunately, I > have been informed (by Camelback VW) that VW no longer manufactures > such switches. (Similar switches were apparently used in 83-85 > Porsche...
• Re: Replacing heater switch
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Tue, 28 Dec 2004 14:14:52 -0600
  ...It was so easy that it's worth >mentioning the process for those suffering from malfunctioning >switches. >The switch cost about $5.50 at...
• Re: Scored brand new Behr AC but missing switches
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 May 2010 09:22:53 -0400
  ...Scored brand new Behr AC but missing switches Just a got a brand spanking new Behr AC system except the switches are missing. Does...
• Re: digijet tool need help
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sat, 18 Jul 1998 16:30:41 -0500
  ...digijet tool need help >---------------------- > I need to know what voltage the digijet ecu 83.5-85 supplies to the >idle and full throttle switches...
• Brake Lights
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Wed, 5 May 2010 16:48:37 -0700
  ...I see what appears to be switches mounted on the brake master cylinder, connected to each other with a R/BK and a R...
• Re: How to find a particular three-way electrical switch.
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:10:58 -0400
  If you don't want to wait for a "special" rotary switch, you can always get two DPDT switches from Radio Shack and cascade...
• 85 Digijet throttle switches -- information please
  Historical mailing list - Kyle Hamilton
  Tue, 29 Jun 2004 16:21:40 -0400
  ...I found that the full-throttle enrichment and idle switches aren't making contact, and I can't get them to make contact at...
• Re: Ignition/starter switch failures
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 12 May 2015 23:21:52 +0000
  Don't waste your time or money on anything but the correct german-made switches. Someone on the list will chime in. Buy a...
• Re: Advice needed: engine speed jumping abruptly
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 28 Jan 1999 19:59:00 PST
  >3.) reset the switches on the throttle body. I recently had the tranny >out for a rebuild, and I had not adjusted the accelerator...
• ref: heater switches
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 13:40:56 EST
  ...In each vehicle I`ve had either or both front and rear heater switches actually melt and become inoperable. Is this something that other...
• Re: Fan switches
  Historical mailing list - Stefan Weir
  Sun, 23 Jan 2000 18:45:13 EST
  ...Currents are not very high so I am guessing that it is just a poor design in the plastic of the switches. >> OH YES...
• Re: switches for power windows - from other VWs
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 26 Mar 2014 14:54:50 -0400
  ...JordanVw@aol.com> wrote: > the only other VW's to use the vanagon style power window switches was the > VW Quantum and the scirocco. >
• vanagon parts for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 15:10:25 EST
  ...91 -2 person middle seat w/ floor tracks and seatbelts -weekender sofabed w/ cushion -headlight switches, dash switches, ac controls etc, etc, ask chris .
• Re: Throttle Body/Switches?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 11:54:42 -0400
  ...I understand that the new type works better (one switch means less to go > wrong than two switches) Any coments from the list experience...
• Re: Brake light sensor switch adj.
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 10 Apr 2007 13:49:01 -0700
  ...Steven --- Jeff Oxroad <Oxroad@AOL.COM> wrote: > SO, I replaced the switches. And the lights come on > exactly like they did > before the replacement...
• Oil pressure switch
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 23:57:28 -0700
  Hi all, BD lists two oil pressure switches for the "back of the engine". One at .9 bar and the other at 1.8...
• Power window switches
  Historical mailing list - Bassim Dowidar
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 08:39:22 -0700
  Hello all, anyone know where I can get a couple of power window switches for my 88 Wolfsberg? Both my driver side passenger window...
• Re: Brake Light Switch?
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Wed, 10 Oct 2001 08:30:56 -0400
  ...Possible suggestions for causes of the problem included low brake fluid, old brake fluid causing corrosion on switches, improper grounding, and poor continuity in...
• Re: Throttle switches on 1.9 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Marc W. Theune
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 10:45:07 -0500
  ...We popped engine hatches to check stuff out here and there, of >course. > >Anyway, this 1.9 didn't have throttle switches. Now, I...
• Faulty brake light switches
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:59:28 -0500
  The failure of brake light switches is very rare but it does happen. I recently replaced the two brake light switches on my 86...
• Ignition/starter switch failures
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Tue, 12 May 2015 18:50:19 -0400
  ...Has the quality of these electrical switches declined? They look just like they always have. I haven't changed the load on the switch...
• Re: switches for power windows - from other VWs
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 26 Mar 2014 20:56:38 -0400
  ...I have used switches from a jetta in a vanagon before. Z Sent from my iPad > On Mar 26, 2014, at 15:06, JordanVw...
• Scored brand new Behr AC but missing switches
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 15 May 2010 11:11:47 -0700
  Just a got a brand spanking new Behr AC system except the switches are missing. Does anyone have any spare Behr switches for sale...
• Re: stereo remote turn off (won't)
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 19:38:02 -0700
  ...Use SPDT switches and wire them like "hallway" switches so you can turn it on or off from EITHER end, regardless of the position...
• Re: The two throttle valve switches, question
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 14:58:05 -0400
  ...The two throttle valve switches, question During the 85 model year the switch changed from a double switch on top where you can easily...
• Re: Changing brake light switches
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:06:33 -0500
  ...Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com William Greenamyer wrote: > Anyone have a good procedure for changing the brake light switches on a...
• Re: A/C ducts
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 3 Nov 2012 23:06:09 -0500
  I learned from Tim Hannink that the two AC switches in the over head above the dash are imminently cleanable and reparable should one...
• Re: brake light issues
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:18:10 -0500
  Don't pull the switches until you look up the bench bleed procedure or get hold of a pressure bleeder, though. No brakes is...
• Re: Power window switch relocation
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 27 Aug 2017 10:26:52 -0700
  ...I always advise that you double up some masking tape and put it on the dash where you intend to out the switches and...
• Eating ignition switches - yucky
  Historical mailing list - Dustin Fitch
  Mon, 31 May 2004 19:35:27 EDT
  ...The switches end up with a bit of a mangled opening where the engagin pin turns it when you turn the key. Eventually, the...
• Re: Brake light trouble
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 26 Apr 2001 13:54:44 -0700
  ...It is entirely possible that the new one is bad too, my last master cylinder's switches were bad right out of the box...
• Re: FS: power windows - possible retrofit??
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 10 Jan 2005 12:16:06 -0800
  ...I do not > have the door switches, but I believe someone on the > list(Chris?) has a set for sale. > > yes i have power...
• Power Window Woes... Can someone help?
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Wed, 19 May 2004 20:20:32 -0400
  ...Checked the switches and they are functioning as they should and they are getting power. When i try the switches on the drivers side...
• Re: Throttle switches on 1.9 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 08:19:56 -0700
  ...Instead of two switches on top of the throttle body there is now a single switch activated by a cam hiding under the TB...
• Re: brake light issues
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:18:31 -0400
  Well, the brake light switches are on your master cylinder. You could pull your cluster and test them with a VoltOhm Meter. Should make...
• cruise control saga - part 2
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 19 Apr 2015 09:32:31 -0700
  ...on my other '90 van using Ken's tips I repaired the 2 switches at the pedals - no go so I replaced the vacuum...
• Re: Battery switches
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 12 Jul 2002 10:56:33 -0400
  At 10:39 AM 7/12/2002, Rodney Woten wrote: >Are these Hella switches, by chance, black plastic/metal, about 6 inches >in diameter...
• Re: This week advice.....
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 25 Oct 2005 08:56:07 -0700
  ...These procedures included cleaning of relay contacts on crossbar switches etc. They found that more failure occur ed WITH maintenance than without. They also...
• Brake light problem
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 5 May 2024 14:52:39 -0500
  ...Since neither is working, it's probably the master cylinder switches. But if I recall correctly, the master switches fail in the "always on...
• Re: Good/bad vanagon design, waS - Soft Brakes after driving with E-brake on for 30 miles
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 26 Sep 2010 22:20:14 -0400
  ...Still havn't gotten >around to putting in head light relays that I have .. >mostly the switches are not that bad. 'vw grade' I...
• Re: brake light issues
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:20:00 -0400
  At 11:14 AM 7/21/2009, Jake de Villiers wrote: >The switches are pressure switches and as such you need to have the...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Paolo Damiani
  Sat, 4 Sep 1999 09:38:16 EDT
  ...Bruce, Have you checked the switches on the pedal? Mine get loose, they lose contact and the switch goes off, killing the cruise. I...
• Re: Battery switches
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 12 Jul 2002 12:35:36 -0400
  ...Battery switches Nuts!!!...I was hoping someone would have the easy answer. Thanks all!!!! Your help is greatly appreciated. ---------- From: MIME :dbeierl@attglobal.net...
• Re: Scored brand new Behr AC but missing switches
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 16 May 2010 20:05:15 -0700
  ...I will look into it as soon > as I can and let you know about the switches. I had no trouble > finding a replacement...
• Re: more vanagon parts For sale (best offers)
  Historical mailing list - Rex Merriweather
  Wed, 26 Sep 2001 10:31:56 -0700
  ...wing windows -tons of dash switches, headlight switches, etc, OEM vanagon foglite switches, turn sig assys, fan switches, etc -ignition locks w/ keys, doorlocks...
• Re: Headlight switches.
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sat, 26 Jun 2021 04:22:26 -0700
  ...90-91 Headlight Switches > IIRC the headlight switch I have in my 90 is from an older Vanagon. And I > have never found any...
• Re: Brake light problem
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 6 May 2024 10:43:46 -0500
  ...Since neither is working, it's probably the master cylinder > switches. But if I recall correctly, the master switches fail in the > "always on...
• Re: Throttle Body/Switches?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 07:45:28 -0400
  ...know if the old type throttle body with the two throttle > switches can be swapped for the new type with just one switch? Can...
• Brake Light Switches
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 9 Sep 2010 17:15:56 -0500
  ...From ETKA-7 --- Model VA, Year - 1991, MG 9, SG 45 Illustration 142-00 Two switches on the brake master cylinder are shown. # 17...
• Re: Changing brake light switches
  Historical mailing list - Jerome A Perkins
  Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:10:45 +0000
  ...wrote: > Anyone have a good procedure for changing the brake light switches on a 1984 > Vanagon GL? Looking for a way to do it...
• Re: 87 Vanagon fuse problem
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 04:19:21 -0800
  ...My mechanic had to put three ingnition switches in my Vanagon before he found one that worked right. I also had those type of...