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Re: Puzzled by thesamba instructions: Convert 82D fan wiring to '86 fan.
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Wed, 20 Jul 2016 04:02:51 +0000
...The wiring will require a voltmeter or test light. There should be 4 wires, 2 of a larger gauge and 2 of a smaller...
Re: Sunday afternoon VDO gauge project
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 29 May 2000 21:57:18 -0700
...or TEMP at the top of the gauge - reading the gauge is no >> problem though. >> >> The Voltmeter is about as simple as it gets...
Re: Revised dash layouts, incorporating a GTI gauge cluster
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:08:05 -0400
...The cluster > includes VDO gauges for oil temp, oil pressure and a voltmeter. I have > these installed on my baywindow and they are VERY...
Re: VOLTAGE & IDIOT LIGHTS
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 6 Dec 1998 18:07:10 -0800
...apparently strange things happening to my gauges, etc., on >my '84 DL, I have temporarily connected a voltmeter to the connector that >would normally...
Re: 91 overheating & temp guage question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 8 Sep 1999 23:49:25 -0400
...As for checking the temp gauge and other cooling system parts, I recently purchased an infrared temp probe that connects to a voltmeter. Can...
Re: oil pressure
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Tue, 10 Oct 2017 14:13:12 -0700
...Oil temp, > pressure, and voltage. > > Can’t vouch for accuracy of the temp and pressure, pressure gauge will > read low pressures (10 psi). > > Voltmeter...
Volkswagen tool list for 1963-1967.(long)
Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
Thu, 16 Feb 1995 16:10:12 -0800 (PST)
...Air pressure gauge Compression gauge Voltmeter Ammeter Headlight aiming device Track gauge Air gun and hose Brush Mobile oil dispenser Grease pistol ELECTRICAL SYSTEM...
Re: Battery Drain
Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
Wed, 28 Feb 2007 19:27:38 +0000
...Battery Drain > > >>I was hoping I could just turn the voltmeter (or maybe it is a multimeter >>or >>ammeter--it has a lot of...
Re: 87 Vanagon: 3rd choice for gauge
Historical mailing list
Tue, 4 Jun 1996 12:14:11 +1200
...given that you need to run some really > big wires quite a ways to accomplish this, I'll be opting for a voltmeter in...
Re: Vacuum gauge readings
Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
Tue, 28 Oct 2014 00:40:01 -0700
...I just completed an installation of a voltmeter, oil pressure, oil temperature and a vacuum gauge in my stock, 1990, 2.1 WBX with...
Re: Engine Running Rich
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Fri, 5 Oct 2001 14:06:31 -0400
...Does your temp gauge read OK? Last resort would be to open up the AFM and lean out the spring by a few notches...
Re: Is there a such thing as a POD mountable DIGITAL voltmeter?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Tue, 16 May 2000 22:59:42 -0700
...The purpose of this gauge is to monitor the battery >>>>voltage like a "normal" volt gauge, but at a flick of a switch, I...
Re: Puzzled by thesamba instructions: Convert 82D fan wiring to '86 fan.
Historical mailing list - William D. Pool
Tue, 19 Jul 2016 22:12:40 -0700
...require a voltmeter or test light. There should be 4 > wires, 2 of a larger gauge and 2 of a smaller gauge. > With all...
Re: alternators
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 06 Jul 94 20:13:40 CDT
On Wed, 6 Jul 94 12:50:17 CDT Alistair Bell said: >My interest stems from the installation of a voltmeter in >my van...
Re: Battery Light
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Sun, 11 Dec 2005 13:26:19 -0500
...I haven't dug out my voltmeter yet, how does one test the alternator output with it? Chris On 12/11/05, JordanVw@aol...
Re: Battery Drain
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Wed, 28 Feb 2007 18:38:46 +0000
...Battery Drain > > > >I was hoping I could just turn the voltmeter (or maybe it is a multimeter > >or > > ammeter--it has a lot of...
Re: Lighting Upgrades - Relayed?
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Wed, 4 Jun 2003 14:55:06 -0400
...I connected a digital voltmeter between the negative battery post and the shell of the cigarette lighter (the handiest ground point on the dash...
Re: VDO Fuel Pressure sender?
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Thu, 7 Oct 2004 01:27:50 -0500
...I was being facetious about doubling up the vacuum gauge and the voltmeter. there is no sending unit for the vacuum gauge(at least...
Re: Oil Pressure Lamp? Denoument.
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Thu, 10 May 2012 14:45:35 -0700
...Coolant washed over the oil pressure gauge sender and oil pressure switch which are moved above the left head when using tencentlife's adapter...
Re: O2 Sensor Readout
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 12 Nov 2002 20:10:52 -0500
...O2 Sensor Readout I am thinking about running two wires to the front to a digital voltmeter from the O2 sensor. If I looped...
Re: Oil pressure light
Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
Tue, 11 Nov 2014 10:37:28 -0800
...While I was at it, I added a voltmeter and a separate vacuum gauge. Mike M http://s46.photobucket.com/user/Mfmagnani/library/CMPRNGN...
Re: Puzzled by thesamba instructions: Convert 82D fan wiring to '86 fan.
Historical mailing list - William D. Pool
Tue, 19 Jul 2016 22:14:39 -0700
...require a voltmeter or test light. There should be 4 >> wires, 2 of a larger gauge and 2 of a smaller gauge. >> With all...
Re: Red LED bulb
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 20 Aug 2015 15:47:31 -0700
I like the GW circuit replacement, but it's cheaper to add an oil pressure gauge and voltmeter if this is all that's...
Re: Sure Power 1315 question > monitoring battery
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:17:51 -0800
The state of charge of a battery can indeed be determined with a voltmeter, but the battery needs to be disconnected from any loads...
Re: 2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 19 Nov 2016 20:02:27 -0500
...more directly and with less gasoline involved by teeing a vacuum gauge into the brake-assist line on the engine side of the check...
Re: advice on installing 72 Eberspacher BN4, into a 67 westy
Historical mailing list - Chad Morris
Mon, 27 Oct 2003 08:51:53 -0700
...You can use an > oxygen sensor and digital voltmeter > to get an idea of mixture. If it is still out of spec., you will...
My first experiance with a vw *&^%@ gas gauge!!!
Historical mailing list - Brad Hopp
Thu, 6 Oct 1994 11:26:15 -0700 (PDT)
...Well, they went straight to the starter system with a voltmeter. After finding everything checked out, one of the guys asked me how much...
Re: My O2 sensor is NOT faulty..(follow-up to a question yesterday)
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Tue, 9 Sep 2014 10:33:11 -1000
...system, thermostat, radiator , temp gauge etc would not know. There is a very very simple test with a digital voltmeter that can tell you...
Re: shielded wire for oxygen sensor?
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Thu, 22 May 2008 14:18:37 -0400
...the front of >>>> the >>>> van for a air/fuel mixture gauge (i.e., voltmeter). >>>> >>> Only part of that O2 sensor wire is shielded. The...
Re: Second Battery not charging
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:18:16 -0700
...Someone more familiar with the kit details can suggest places to probe with your voltmeter to see where the volts are being stopped. When...
trip report
Historical mailing list
Sat, 17 Sep 94 13:34:33 -0600
...I had had trouble before I left with the gauges not working--the gasoline gauge and the heat gauge. A local mechanic had "fixed...
Re: O2 Sensor Readout
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 13 Nov 2002 19:19:46 -0500
...O2 Sensor Readout I am thinking about running two wires to the front to a digital voltmeter from the O2 sensor. If I looped...
Re: Sure Power 1315 question > monitoring battery
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:24:22 -0800
...Measuring with an "accurate (.5% or better) digital voltmeter" after > the battery has stabilized, then "temperature compensate, and compare the > reading with the battery...
Re: Rad Fan isn't working properly
Historical mailing list - eric unrau
Thu, 8 Apr 2004 17:29:22 -0400
...water Sure do hope it is the thermostat, but...the temp gauge looks normal when the van is in motion - so the rad must...
Re: VDO Fuel Pressure sender?
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Thu, 7 Oct 2004 09:03:33 -0700
...I was being facetious about doubling up the vacuum gauge and the > voltmeter. there is no sending unit for the vacuum gauge(at least...
Re: Sure Power 1315 question > monitoring battery
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:23:26 -0600
...Measuring with an "accurate (.5% or better) digital voltmeter" after > the battery has stabilized, then "temperature compensate, and compare the > reading with the battery...
Re: [Syncro] Nedd Help With Gauge Cluster
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:40:56 -0700
Ahhh, the VDO Mini Cockpit Gauge Cluster of the late 70s. I've got one of those stashed away in a box somewhere. I...
Re: Engine management (manual control of mixture)
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Sat, 15 Jan 2000 09:42:09 -0500
...You could connect the OXS to a voltmeter and read how rich or lean the engine is really running. It ain't elegant but...
Re: 2.1L Dynam oil press sys check
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 13 Mar 2002 04:05:28 -0500
Hi John -- At 11:09 PM 3/12/2002, John Patton wrote: >The attachments depict a simple voltmeter procedure to check the 86-91...
Re: 10 MPG ???????????????
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 13 Aug 2002 22:24:06 -0400
...Also check the o2 sensor operation with a voltmeter. Should fluctuate around .2 to .7 volt. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
Re: Vexing Subtle Misfire Issues
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sun, 22 Apr 2007 23:19:13 -0700
...I have one of those 1v LCD > voltmeter gauges on my dash, so I can watch it do it. About 100 times a > minute...
Re: Engine Ground voltage drop under load, please help diagnose.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Tue, 13 Sep 2016 18:32:08 -0400
...Try replacing that ground with a 2 gauge wire. Also consider another ground at the alternator. I would suggest a 6 gauge for that...
Re: Engine Running Rich
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 5 Oct 2001 14:50:45 -0500
...Does > your temp gauge read OK? Last resort would be to open up the AFM and lean > out the spring by a few notches...
oil pres woes... gauge install part 2
Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
Mon, 29 Jan 2001 15:44:40 -0800
...sure with other vans-- use a voltmeter). I wanted to tap an 8A circuit for the gauge�s power, but the cold was biting...
Re: Instrument light dimmer?
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:17:03 -0600
If you have a voltmeter, you could see which one changes when you move the thumbwheel. Larry A. On 12/24/09, Don Hanson...
Re: O2 Sensor Installed and CO adjustment problems (Sorry, Long)
Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
Fri, 4 Oct 2002 12:21:51 -0400
...Wrapped everything up last night and was getting good numbers on my voltmeter and your gauge. Went for a nice long test drive and...
Re: 87 2.1 loss power
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:35:34 -0400
...I also am curious that if anyonelse has replaced their coolant gauge sendor and now it shows normal temp at 3/4 of gauge...
Re: Weird Tiico starting problem -- please Help!
Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
Sat, 13 Nov 2004 04:44:48 -0500
...anyway, i bring this up because even with a contact resistance, or insufficint wire gauge, there is no voltage drop unless current is flowing...
Re: VDO Fuel Pressure sender?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 7 Oct 2004 12:15:47 -0500
...I was being facetious about doubling up the vacuum gauge and the > voltmeter. there is no sending unit for the vacuum gauge(at least...
Re: Engine Ground voltage drop under load, please help diagnose.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 13 Sep 2016 23:17:58 +0000
...Try replacing that ground with a 2 gauge wire. Also consider another ground at the alternator. I would suggest a 6 gauge for that...
Re: Engine Running Rich
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Sat, 6 Oct 2001 13:13:25 -0700
...Does > > your temp gauge read OK? Last resort would be to open up the AFM and lean > > out the spring by a few notches...
Re: Engine Ground voltage drop under load, please help diagnose.
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Tue, 13 Sep 2016 19:27:36 -0300
...Try replacing that ground with a 2 gauge wire. Also consider another ground at the alternator. I would suggest a 6 gauge for that...
Re: Puzzled by thesamba instructions: Convert 82D fan wiring to '86 fan.
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Thu, 21 Jul 2016 03:25:14 +0000
...require a voltmeter or test light. There should be 4 >> wires, 2 of a larger gauge and 2 of a smaller gauge. >> With all...
Re: Oil Pressure Lamp? Denoument.
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Thu, 10 May 2012 15:07:49 -0700
...Coolant washed over the oil pressure gauge sender and oil pressure switch which are moved above the left head when using tencentlife's adapter...
Re: '84 Vanagon 1.9 engine oil pressure switch etc
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Sat, 27 May 2017 23:16:24 -0400
...Time to > get in there with voltmeter and see what the sender is actually doing, > and > pressure gauge to see what the engine is...
Re: Aircooled Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
Thu, 16 Nov 2006 12:09:58 -0800
...oil temp > gauge it would have been way too late to save the engine. > > I added CHT, Oil pressure, and voltmeter gauges to my...
PANIC!!!!!!!!!!!! Das Bot just quit on me!! Fuel starvation or fried Digifant?? HELP!!
Historical mailing list - Scott Hall
Wed, 20 Jan 1999 18:08:37 -0600
...I had set the idle/CO content with a voltmeter a half hour before and everything seemed to be running fine. The radiator fan...
Re: Aircooled Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Wed, 15 Nov 2006 18:49:20 -0500
...I added CHT, Oil pressure, and voltmeter gauges to my aircooled a few years ago. All of them have proved invaluable on trips. I...
Re: '84 Vanagon 1.9 engine oil pressure switch etc
Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
Sat, 27 May 2017 23:31:47 -0400
...Time to >> get in there with voltmeter and see what the sender is actually doing, >> and >> pressure gauge to see what the engine is...
Re: '84 Vanagon 1.9 engine oil pressure switch etc
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 27 May 2017 20:37:35 -0400
...Time to get in there with voltmeter and see what the sender is actually doing, and pressure gauge to see what the engine is...