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update on a/c fuse blowing
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Tue, 15 May 2007 13:15:41 -0400
...You might also have to jumper around pressure switches to get the system to behave as if it was actually running. This way, you...
Re: Summer Oil pressure drop + higher temperatures with oil error (Was: Is 20w50 Oil OK in the winter?)
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Thu, 26 Dec 2002 18:46:58 -0800
...Summer Oil pressure drop + higher temperatures with oil error (Was: Is 20w50 Oil OK in the winter?) Are you saying the Bosch filter is...
Re: 91 Vanagon - blown head gaskets - oh no!
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Fri, 9 Jul 1999 06:58:10 -0500
...Unless you have an oil pressure gauge both oil pressure senders / switches are needed to determine if the engine has proper oil pressure, this...
Re: AC and engine temps
Historical mailing list
Fri, 24 Jul 1998 14:32:40 EDT
...However, the temperature needle > on the dash kept climbing. At cruising speeds of 70-75, the needle was just > to the "hot" side of...
Re: The fridge fired up! YES!!! (and I tell you how... ;-)
Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
Sun, 20 May 2001 16:37:24 -0000
...If the temperature gets hot enough, the thermostat switches it on. The outside vent is just for combustion air. The vent on the left...
Re: So... what is the answer for these poor lights?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 6 Jun 2003 10:19:44 -0400
...The non-halogen lights might even have a *higher* resistance when cold, because they have less temperature rise to get to their normal working...
Re: Refrigerator gasket and flame goes out remedies
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 7 Aug 2012 07:47:07 -0700
...switches between pilot flame and full flame. There is NO gradual adjustment of flame size, only full flame or pilot flame. The inside temperature...
Re: Electrical genuis-es here is one for you..
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:05:02 +0000
...I may have two concurrent problems, but > the main one it the EFI switches on to 'full rich' mode and > causes the van to...
Re: Wasserboxer cooling (was:Re: aftermarket instrumentation)
Historical mailing list
Tue, 16 Jul 1996 14:25:34 -0400
...With the temperature high enough at the engine to cause full scale temperature reading, if the water was flowing, it's hard to believe...
Re: Diaganosing Fuel Injection Systems
Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
Tue, 25 Feb 1997 08:56:59 -0500
...The ECU relieves information from the temperature sensor, oxygen sensor, air flow sensor, coil and throttle switches. I am not familiar with all the...
A/C Advice Needed -- Kind of Long
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Wed, 5 Jun 2002 10:06:42 -0700
...Switch on the A/C and IF the temperature is higher than the thermostatic setting: a. The A/C relay sends power to the...
Re: project 2: fuel lines done, now on to fan
Historical mailing list - Brian W.
Fri, 1 Sep 2006 15:16:39 -0700
OK, I located the temperature switch and tried both with the key on and the key off....nothing happened no matter what two connectors...
Re: Radiator cooling fan - stuck ON!
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 1 Jun 2010 13:52:04 -0400
...At the calibrated temperature the expansion of the inner layer is sufficient to overcome the tension needed to snap the disk from concave to...
Re: 83 h20 fuel injection problem
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Tue, 22 Sep 1998 21:43:51 EDT
...Use a good quality digital meter and know exactly what the temperature of the coolant temp sensor is. This is the most important. I...
Re: Electrical genuis-es here is one for you..
Historical mailing list - -------------
Wed, 20 Dec 2006 16:45:41 -0500
...I may have two concurrent problems, but >>the main one it the EFI switches on to 'full rich' mode and >>causes the van to...
Vanagon Power loss Misfiring or Hesitation testing
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Tue, 26 Jun 2001 22:29:33 -0800
...Temperature Switches Be sure that the temperature switches are within specifications. Refer to microfiche or Digifant I & II ProTraining manual pages 17 & 18. Throttle...
Re: Oil cooling..
Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:55:09 -0800
...Thermo-switches. a good > > http://www.batinc.net/main.htm > > source for Mocal and Tilton parts as well as all kinds of > AN and...
Re: Intermittent stall while underway...
Historical mailing list - David
Thu, 4 Jan 2018 17:50:34 -0500
...I have seen the switches fail in > a way that the ignition power drops out between start and run, or even in > the full...
Re: electronics rant, (don't read it if you don't want to)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 16 Sep 2013 14:26:04 -0400
...This unit has a touch screen which is the means of controlling the AC, heater, audio, and is how one switches among various informational...
Re: Dometic-Condenser fan running!
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:59:19 -0700
...Steven 91 Westy On Thu, Jun 13, 2013 at 9:42 AM, <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote: > Steven, the fan runs whenever the temperature reaches...
vw rants
Historical mailing list
Sat, 22 Jun 1996 19:38:28 -0400
...they couldn't get it to die. :-( ! after further investigation, it turned out to be the head temperature sender, which cost me $15 for...
Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 7 Sep 2017 04:46:24 +0000
...They won't like the temperature changes and vibration conditions on soft copper. Flare fittings would be a better choice. The higher pressure oil...
Re: Also AC not working
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Sun, 5 Jul 2009 00:12:51 -0400
...This is the switch that turns it on and controls what temperature it keeps. It is also possible that the big 30 amp fuse...
Re: Hesitation while driving (manual)
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Fri, 16 Oct 2015 17:04:18 -1000
...Senses air intake temperature, ( and coolant temp ) there can't be ANY air leaks anywhere..downstream of the throttle and between throttle plate and...
Rx to higher running temps in '87 Westy
Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
Wed, 11 Jun 2003 07:47:55 -0400
...I checked fan circuits, fan switches.... you name it I checked it . The van NEVER overheated, it was just hotter than my other WBXs...
Re: Engine worries return
Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
Fri, 28 Jul 2017 00:26:56 -0400
...It's all too common to get bad blue caps, temperature sensors, ignition switches, etc. How old is the tank itself? It could be...
Re: New instrument cluster in '84 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Wed, 14 Dec 2005 15:45:33 -0800
...I'm thinking a system that'll watch RPM, and maybe oil temperature, and calculate good/adequate/bad/dangerous pressure thresholds based on a...
Re: Overcooling Hypothesis--Long
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Thu, 27 Dec 2007 14:12:06 -0800
...This is kind of tricky from a driving > standpoint, but it works. > > I'm talking about an '84 1.9 with the twin switches...
Re: temperature-oil pressure (rather long)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 8 Aug 2009 21:05:29 -0700
...temperature-oil pressure (rather long) > My '91 Vanagon GL Campmobile 2.1 VW engine shows evidence of oil > pressure drop at running temperature -- but...
Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 6 Sep 2017 15:58:11 -0700
Hi, I made a manifold and relocated the two pressure switches plus added a pressure gauge sender. Pics etc here https://shufti.blog/2012...
Re: radiator fan
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 28 Jul 2016 17:38:27 -0400
...If not you likely have the early set up with two fan switches. One should have power all the time, one of the ends...
Re: Vanagon Dirvability
Historical mailing list - bob tickle
Mon, 14 Oct 1996 20:23:46 -0400
...Temperature Switches Be sure that the temperature switches are within specifications. Refer to microfiche or Digifant I & II ProTraining manual pages 17 & 18. Throttle...
The fridge fired up! YES!!! (and I tell you how... ;-)
Historical mailing list - Jutta & Christian Knust
Sun, 20 May 2001 06:35:52 +0200
...Guess what - I did everything strictly by the book - switching the switches and turning the turn-knob and letting some gas come out of...
Re: Air Conditioning Experience
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Tue, 22 Feb 2000 09:03:37 -0500
...but no front ducting or switches), brand new compressors from $179, receiver/driers for $59, condensors from $159, and even complete a/c retrofit...
FS 86 Syncro, Avon, CT 208K miles $3600 obo
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sat, 28 Jul 2001 14:18:05 -0500
...New Injector Seals New fuel and vacuum line Two Oil pressure switches New Sparkplugs New Lower temp Thermostat New Lower temp Fan Switch 4...
Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 6 Sep 2017 21:53:38 -0700
...They won't like the temperature changes and vibration conditions on soft copper. Flare fittings would be a better choice. The higher pressure oil...
Re: Cruise control diagnosis progress - ambient temp?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 1 Nov 2006 13:25:02 -0600
...about cooler temperatures that makes it inop? >> Anthony >> '89 Syncro GL (Hidalgo) >> >> >> Jim Felder <felder@KNOLOGY.NET> wrote: Bellows good. >> Pedal switches good. >> >> Removed...
Re: Dometic-Condenser fan running!
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:30:26 -0700
...Yes, there may be any number of switches in place that >> could work, but it still would entail some rewiring. Since the point seems...
more on the fridge
Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
Wed, 5 Mar 97 16:12:32 EST
...It switches the 12v and not the ground. I tested it by heating it up with my multimeter attached, when it got hot, I...
Re: electronics rant, (don't read it if you don't want to)
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Mon, 16 Sep 2013 14:10:02 -0700
...means of controlling the AC, heater, audio, and is how one switches among various informational readouts.� Mine failed, it will no longer take any...
engine compartment fire alarm
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Sun, 17 Oct 1999 18:56:54 -0700
...In installed two 194 degree F heat activated switches in the engine compartment of my 90 Westy Syncro. If the engine compartment gets up...
Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Wed, 6 Sep 2017 16:49:21 -0700
...wrote: > Hi, > > I made a manifold and relocated the two pressure switches plus added a > pressure gauge sender. Pics etc here > > https://shufti.blog...
Re: Hesitation with acceleration
Historical mailing list - Dave C
Sat, 13 May 2000 19:35:07 -0400
...Make sure your throttle switches are clean and set correctly. In short, go around the engine (with your Bentley) and confirm that the settings...
Heat handling design error help
Historical mailing list
Thu, 06 Jun 1996 06:39:20 -0700
...high or were inappropriately located, and should be replaced by lower temperature switches or relocated to the motor or both. Keeping the radiator within...
Re: Dang driver lowbeam and front driver turnsignal
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 2 Jan 2017 23:18:25 -0500
...They are after the > switches in the headlight circuit. The turn signal sounds like a bad > ground, probably at the socket itself. The 4...
Re: Overcooling Hypothesis--Long
Historical mailing list - VW Doka
Thu, 27 Dec 2007 14:39:45 -0800
...This is kind of tricky from a driving > standpoint, but it works. > > I'm talking about an '84 1.9 with the twin switches...
Re: Dometic-Condenser fan running!
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:28:44 -0700
...Again, I may be missing something here but the switches for operation are in place and it seems to be can be used to...
Re: coolant pressure gauge
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 11 Feb 2000 19:59:20 EST
...Not quite as interesting as the Exhaust temperature gauge, but quite informative. I have planned a dump of gauge data sets vs. load, power...
Re: Installing Volvo Front Seats
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:41:36 -0800
...Got all the switches and wiring harness for it right out of the donor Audi car. They're 'kinda cool' .... but I don't...
Re: Tune Up Poll
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Thu, 18 Feb 2016 13:39:41 -1000
...However... "It's NOT the parts ! ..it's the adjustments." for sure ...throttle switches fail to make contact after a while. Most that I...
Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:51:54 -0700
...The t-stat switches gradually over from one circuit to the other. The Heater circuit is something else of course, and not termostated in...
rising cost of Vanagon parts...
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Tue, 3 Dec 2013 22:01:02 -0800
...and warning lights...I arranged the dials so that at operating temperature and speed all the needles pointed to 12 O Clock....A quick...
Re: New instrument cluster in '84 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Wed, 14 Dec 2005 19:02:34 -0500
...I'm thinking a system that'll watch RPM, and maybe oil temperature, and calculate good/adequate/bad/dangerous pressure thresholds based on a...
Re: Carburettor Set Weber 44 IDF VW Wasserboxer 2,1
Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
Tue, 31 Jul 2012 11:14:10 -0400
...The captain reached over and flipped both smile heaters switches > to the solenoid valves that routed heat from the turbine compressor > sections into the...
Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Wed, 6 Sep 2017 22:37:18 -0600
...wrote: > Hi, > > I made a manifold and relocated the two pressure switches plus added a pressure gauge sender. Pics etc here > > https://shufti.blog...
Re: Audible Coolant alarm opinions
Historical mailing list - steve meassick
Sat, 3 Mar 2018 02:29:19 +0000
...After a delay, which I set for about 20 seconds, the relay of the time delay switches from its normally closed to normally open...
Help diagnose Cinco
Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
Tue, 25 Oct 2005 12:06:56 -0700
...It was evening, and temperatures were dropping. Car was driving fine. Stopped for gasoline. Got back on the freeway, and was driving fine. 10...
Re: electronics rant, (don't read it if you don't want to)
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Mon, 16 Sep 2013 14:15:46 -0700
...means of controlling the AC, heater, audio, and is how one switches among various informational readouts.� Mine failed, it will no longer take any...
Re: New instrument cluster in '84 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - DaveC
Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:41:40 -0800
...that would monitor oil pressure and coolant temperature (or, alternatively or even additionally head or exhaust temperature) and set off a wailing siren under...
Re: Overheated on steep grade in the Rockies/Questions??
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Mon, 4 Sep 2000 22:39:21 -0700
...How hot was the outside air temperature anyway??? > 2. I guess the answer in the future is to open both the front and rear...