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  • Re: USB power?
    Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
    Fri, 9 Sep 2011 08:08:28 -0700
    ...working when you think they are... > > >>(Power Pole connectors) never come unplugged (unless you want them to). > >Well, now, these are not locking connectors ...
  • any particular brand of connectors?
    Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
    Sun, 11 Jul 1999 12:44:37 -0400
    I'm going to replace the ground connectors on the left head next week and was wondering if any particular brand was better than...
  • Re: Solar panels for your Vanagon..
    Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
    Sun, 17 Jun 2007 02:46:53 -0500
    ...More info at http://www.andersonpower.com/products/singlepole-connectors.html and http://www.andersonpower.com/products/multipole-connectors.html . Matt Roberds
  • Re: Trailer wiring
    Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
    Tue, 23 Jun 2020 15:34:23 -0600
    Hi, I just used the splice connectors that came with the adapter.� I don't really like them, but for now, it's quick...
  • Re: common electrical problems in vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:00:22 -0400
    ...This can lead to corrosion of the copper wires (noticed as green at the connectors) and increased resistance at the connectors (resulting heat will...
  • Re: New engine - Oil lite is red
    Historical mailing list - Austin
    Sat, 5 Feb 2000 23:21:38 -0800
    ...Needless to >say my frustration level is quite high at the moment. > >Thanks > >John Rodgers *Carefully* check the electrical connectors starting at the senders...
  • Re: Speedo cable interchange
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 30 Apr 2001 21:51:23 -0500
    ...But the 82 has five connectors and the 83 has the three connectors. I have no idea why but I'll just bet one...
  • FI Connectors
    Historical mailing list - Randy Huyck
    Sat, 24 Jan 2004 11:07:32 -0800
    ...Anyone out there have a trashed FI wiring harness and would be willing to part with two connectors and as much of their wiring...
  • A Current Question
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:10:50 -0500
    Hi Group, I'm conspiring to set up both batteries (standard lead acid starting) with Anderson Power Pole connectors mounted just outside the battery...
  • Re: upgrading 86-up headlights
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Tue, 23 Jul 1996 15:04:28 PDT
    ...I ran a relay, along with 14g wire to ground & battery, and fried two more connectors. Then I tried 3 separate spade connectors carefully...
  • Re: Infamous Big Green Resistor! Help!
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Mon, 20 Oct 2003 23:21:49 +0200
    ...One piece ceramic resistor (251 971 284H, three pin connectors) and 400(?) Watt fan, two relais... 1,9 with A/C don�t have...
  • Trailer wiring
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
    Sun, 21 Jun 2020 16:18:10 -0400
    ...I’m guessing the splice connectors aren’t working or am I missing something? Before I go using regular butt connectors and cutting wires...
  • Re: where to buy H4 connectors for lights (was RE: Ecode light report )
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 15 Jun 2004 20:51:40 -0500
    ...yellow wires about a foot long, with connectors on both ends. lotta good that does ... you have to snip one end off and push...
  • Re: AC electrical connectors
    Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
    Fri, 18 Sep 2015 14:32:47 -0700
    ...remove my inop AC compressor but cannot get the two wire > connectors apart. They are factory originals. Don't want to break them or...
  • Re: Tools
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 10 Jan 2011 21:48:20 -0500
    At 09:01 PM 1/10/2011, Rob wrote: >What's missing is my zip lock bag with the electrical connectors, >rings & splices... I...
  • Re: Cleaning contacts/Oil light buzzer
    Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
    Fri, 27 Apr 2007 20:18:13 -0500
    ...I have used and like the "Weatherpack" connectors. They were originally produced by GM - Packard Electric Division; this week the manufacturer is called Delphi...
  • Re: Dielectric grease
    Historical mailing list - mordo
    Sun, 14 Feb 2010 09:41:12 -0500
    ...It sounds like it's what the doctor ordered for aging Vanagon electrical connectors. cheers, On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 6:14 PM...
  • Re: OXY Sensor connect?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sun, 23 Sep 2001 11:54:38 -0400
    ...some had male connectors and some had female connectors. When I last replaced mine, the new sensor had the wrong connector for my setup...
  • Re: Parts and or help needed
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sat, 3 Nov 2007 12:38:13 -0400
    Hi Evan, I can cut a pair of those connectors, that go to the 1.9 idle stabilizer, but won't be able to...
  • Re: Headlight wiring for 80/100 bulbs
    Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
    Sat, 15 May 2010 12:53:17 -0400
    ...I think that I might get some new connectors as Frank Condelli suggested to handle a bit more heat. Anyone on the list ever...
  • Re: what is it
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:42:33 -0400
    ...Found three potential problems with the >grounds and two loose connectors on the thing below the alternator to the >right when you face the...
  • Re: Cleaning corroded connectors
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Sat, 12 Apr 2003 19:40:52 -0700
    ...William > Lots of my various electrical connectors are rusting up or gathering > gunk inside. The male end is easy to sand down for cleaning...
  • Re: Mangled pins.
    Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
    Tue, 19 Jun 2007 03:33:10 -0500
    ...Sun, 17 Jun 2007 15:02:02 -0700 > > To help prevent futzing up the connectors, I have used small safety > pins to probe wire...
  • Re: Electrical Crimp Connectors - How-to Video
    Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
    Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:00:45 -0400
    ...Electrical Crimp Connectors - How-to Video > Angus, > > Thanks for sending this link to this great video and site. While I know > I > should use...
  • Re: 1985 Vanagon - no start ?
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sat, 1 Apr 2006 10:44:33 -0600
    ...switch parts: >Original - 4 main male connectors and two smaller male connectors: "P" and "S".... >New - 4 main male connectors but no "P" or...
  • Re: High quality two pole 60A wiring connectors
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:16:33 -0700
    ...and I have seen tow trucks with plug-in jumping connectors in their front bumper area. Scott turbovans ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <inua...
  • Re: Trailer wiring
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
    Tue, 23 Jun 2020 05:52:35 -0400
    ...I’m guessing the > splice > > connectors aren’t working or am I missing something? Before I go using > > regular butt connectors and cutting wires...
  • Re: The wire harness becomes brittle
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 5 Feb 2007 17:57:57 -0800
    ...Too bad! Jake On 2/5/07, TC <trclark@shaw.ca> wrote: > > > -4 fi connectors > > frank or ben ?? > fyi I have found a really...
  • Re: Relay socket spade connectors
    Historical mailing list - Pensioner
    Tue, 27 Dec 2005 08:45:25 -0800
    ...Or just remove the connectors you need, un crimp and attach to the wires in question. Don't forget a suitable fuse, often the...
  • Re: temp2 elec connectors
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Fri, 11 Mar 2005 12:53:56 -0800
    ...temp2 elec connectors Hi All, anyone recall the online supplier (wasn't a typical List vendor- I don't think) who had the replacement...
  • Re: Heat shrink connectors with solder ring in the middle. Tried 'em
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Sun, 19 May 2019 19:58:14 -0700
    ...Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > I think by now everyone has seen online ads for those clear, heat shrink > connectors that have a...
  • Troubleshooting Westy water level indicator
    Historical mailing list - Felder
    Fri, 17 Oct 2003 19:24:39 -0700
    ...To the spade connectors are four mating connectors that come off the wiring harness. Obviously the respective circuits created among the conductive lumps on...
  • Re: Electrical Crimp Connectors - How-to Video
    Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
    Thu, 2 Sep 2010 10:45:41 -0400
    ...6:57 PM, Angus Gordon <birdworks@gmail.com> wrote: > Electrical crimp connectors seem to be a common discussion topic. > Here's a good video...
  • Re: Drive thru puddle, engine quits.
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Tue, 25 Jan 2000 14:59:04 +0100
    I had this problem too! It was the connectors on the fuel pump getting wet, the rubber boot was shot. If you didn't...
  • Re: Turn signals Blinking Too fast???????
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Wed, 12 Apr 2006 21:06:11 -0400
    Try reseting the push on connectors (female spades) at the bottom of the flasher relay socket. I've also had some weird problems when...
  • Re: One more %^$ part...now O2 sensor
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:33:42 -0400
    ...I took an extra vanagon sensor I had in my parts stash, cut the connectors off, grafted on the Subaru connectors then the Subaru...
  • Parts FS
    Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
    Tue, 10 Sep 2002 19:49:43 -0400
    ...The harness is complete in nice condition, with all connectors (none of the connectors have been cut). $75.00 Idle stabilizer from 1990 2WD...
  • Re: Heat shrink connectors with solder ring in the middle. Tried 'em
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Sun, 19 May 2019 22:06:09 -0400
    ...21:58: > > I think by now everyone has seen online ads for those clear, heat shrink > connectors that have a ring of low temperature...
  • Re: Cleaning corroded connectors
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sat, 12 Apr 2003 18:10:20 -0500
    ...Stan Wilder On Sat, 12 Apr 2003 18:31:33 -0400 shawn luft <shawnagan@SYMPATICO.CA> writes: > Lots of my various electrical connectors are...
  • Re: Solar Panel outdoor electrical connect
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 26 Jun 2011 08:26:01 -0700
    ...Connectors for Solar My solar panel setup uses Anderson Powerpole connectors throughout. <http://www.powerwerx.com/anderson-powerpoles/> My setup is not permanently installed...
  • Re: Heatshrink wire connectors
    Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
    Mon, 7 Oct 2013 11:55:59 -0700
    ...Heatshrink wire connectors To reinstall my headlight I finally found some connectors that would work (3M ones from Walmart were useless) at Harbor Freight...
  • Re: Male connector
    Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
    Tue, 11 Jan 2011 22:59:25 -0600
    ...www.vehicleproducts.co.uk I may have a few of the male connectors you are looking for, from a previous order with them if...
  • Re: losing power
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Mon, 28 Feb 2000 16:19:44 +0100
    ...Remove the rubber boot over the connectors, and see if they are tight. Replace connectors if necessary. PerL 87 Syncro 112i
  • Re: temp2 elec connectors
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Fri, 11 Mar 2005 17:59:30 EST
    ...http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=MSD%2D2400 The downside with any of these type of connectors is that, while they will give...
  • Re: Headlamps, adjusters and connecting wires
    Historical mailing list - David M
    Sun, 6 Oct 2013 15:20:39 -0700
    Well I made a quick trip to Harbor Freight Tools and bought a crimping tool and yet more connectors. I wish I could report...
  • Re: part number needed
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Wed, 2 Jun 2004 14:35:24 -0700
    ...To find it in ETKA, go to Special Catalogs, select the Electrical Connectors and go to 6 pin connectors and go to 970-90...
  • Re: Friday fun.. Vanagons on fire
    Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
    Sun, 19 Dec 2010 15:22:46 -0700
    ...These spade connectors come from the factory, clad in plastic. In this case, these factory connectors had been replaced by uninsulated connectors at some...
  • Re: what is it
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:31:48 -0700
    ...Found three potential problems with the > grounds and two loose connectors on the thing below the alternator to the > right when you face the...
  • How does the Idle Stabilizer Work?
    Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
    Wed, 5 Jan 2000 10:09:50 -0700
    ...There was couple of rubber connectors that had developed cracks. I replaced them with jury rigged connectors which look ugly but work properly. John...
  • Re: Power Steering Pump 2 Prong Connectors, Nothing is connected to it, can't find anything to connect it to.
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:09:50 -0400
    ...Power Steering Pump 2 Prong Connectors, Nothing is > connected to it, can't find anything to connect it to. > > My 88 Automatic has a...
  • Re: Power Mirror Conversion
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 25 Nov 1998 12:22:53 CST
    ...the wires from the mirror come with plastic connectors on them. the connectors will NOT go through the hole in the door (that you...
  • Re: Cleaning contacts/Oil light buzzer
    Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
    Sat, 28 Apr 2007 22:36:03 -0700
    ...I have used and like the "Weatherpack" connectors. They were originally produced by GM - Packard Electric Division; this week the manufacturer is called Delphi...
  • High quality two pole 60A wiring connectors
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:41:23 +0100
    There was a thread the other dayabout wiring connectors, cigarette lighter plugs, etc.� I bought some of these http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store...
  • Re: A/C compressors
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 2 Jul 1998 02:29:31 EDT
    ...I suppose caus it just has two "pads" where the connectors rest and no threaded connectors. > The replacement pump has threaded > fittings, both equally...
  • Re: 85gl acceleration Flat spot until warmed up
    Historical mailing list - TC
    Thu, 28 Dec 2006 10:39:35 -0800
    OK I think I found a match here it down to 1 of 2 can anyone help id the right connectors http://www.eagleday...
  • fuel pump insulation??
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Gilbert
    Sun, 3 Jul 2005 10:22:41 -0700
    ...The previous owner had to bastardize the connectors to get it work. I replaced the connectors with females to match the males on my...
  • Re: Injectors not firing ?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
    Sat, 24 Feb 2007 13:07:06 EST
    ...Aging grounds, loose terminals, split rubber boots, baked wire insulation, cracked wire strands, loose crimps, loose connectors (at the injector), salt/ water getting onto...
  • Re: Strip Joint
    Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
    Wed, 23 May 2001 15:16:06 -0700
    ...i got my connectors at volkscafe, about 85 cents each. bill '87 syncro westfalia http://www.scruznet.com/~kasper/pics/westy/
  • Re: unexplained power loss - help! & My EB Breakdown
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Fri, 20 Apr 2007 08:38:25 -0400
    Jeff Stewart wrote: > Anyone else have a problem with these new & old sttle connectors? > Jeff My '84 7 passenger has the old style coil...
  • Re: Internal 115V power
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:31:03 -0500
    ...Putting it in the rear would not subject a closed area to take on water like westy connectors are prone to do. Not only...