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Re: Educate Me Please - Vanagon Shifter Operation
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Thu, 9 Apr 2009 10:18:03 -0400
...I don't understand how the movement and positioning of the > end of the shift rod works. I can see a funky little tang...
Re: Door Lock
Historical mailing list - Gray, John
Wed, 23 Feb 2000 10:29:49 -0800
...I have to > >'jiggle' the key from neutral to lock and back and forth until the knob > >slowly goes down into the lock position...
Re: Starting system quirk - diagnosis help needed
Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
Sat, 26 Jul 2014 15:55:28 -0400
...The usual dash warning lights > lit up when the switch passed through the "run" position, and when in the > start position, nothing happened. There...
Re: Starting system quirk - diagnosis help needed
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Mon, 17 Feb 2014 07:31:47 -0500
...The usual dash warning lights > lit up when the switch passed through the "run" position, and when in the > start position, nothing happened. There...
Re: '84 1.9L engine -- no start on cold mornings -- starts fine late morning
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 12 Jan 2016 17:46:57 -0500
...position will not energize the starter. I can hear fuel pump turn on. Not a battery issue as interior lights are bright. Neutral-start...
Re: Transmission Noise ?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:59:44 -0800
...regardless of clutch in, cluch out, in gear, neutral, or engine running. The ring gear turns with the rear wheels, the pinon gear is...
Re: Easy CV joint replacement
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 2 Aug 2009 11:11:40 -0500
...Occurred more often when turning such that the > suspension was not at it's neutral position. Also would happen when > climbing straight up a...
WBX 4 spd. Transaxle 1-2 Shift Rod Fork FLAPS Replacement?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Mon, 28 Jul 2014 12:04:01 -0700
...http://tinyurl.com/ksrfbjz the shifter is in neutral, 3-4 fork toward 3-4 gears position. Arrows point to the 1-2 shift...
Re: Ignition Coil and Hall sender (resolved)
Historical mailing list - Germain
Sat, 29 May 2004 10:21:37 -0400
...in the on (run) position of course. If you have a manual > tranny make SURE it's in neutral first. I installed a bypass...
Re: 84 westy
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 2 Mar 2013 20:31:03 -0600
...If I kill the engine on the Honda, then I simply engage the starter again, without turning the key to the off position. mcneely...
Re: 85' won't start :-( any clues??
Historical mailing list - don spence
Mon, 25 Aug 2003 14:42:38 -0600
...If all OK, you can short across the solenoid to test the starter. (it's in neutral, right?) Simple process of elimination. On Monday...
Lessons on gas mileage from VW's Autostadt
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Sat, 24 May 2008 11:30:35 +0000
...Three things are important to gas mileage - throttle position, revs and speed. Throttle Position - go gentle on the throttle. Fast acceleration wastes gas. The...
Fwd: Starting system quirk - diagnosis help needed
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Sat, 15 Feb 2014 17:10:30 -0500
...The usual dash warning lights >> lit up when the switch passed through the "run" position, and when in the >> start position, nothing happened. There...
Re: Van Upgrade idea your thoughts?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 28 Dec 2020 13:45:52 -0500
...The concept is to compare the current on both the hot and neutral legs and if there is a difference assume a ground fault...
Re: Transmission Noise ?
Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:22:56 -0800
...Does >> the ring >> & pinion still spin when the clutch is in and the trans is in >> neutral? >> >> >> >> On Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:28...
Re: Manual Shifter Woes
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 21 May 2010 17:49:55 -0700
...stationary" position of rear > > since the spring in transmission determine where the shift lever in > > cab should sit when transmission in neutral. > > > > On my...
Re: For auto trans owners only
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Sun, 3 Nov 2013 11:57:37 -0800
...Twice I have found myself in 2nd at cruise speed this way, so ....visual on the shifter position is important. I even like a...
Idle question
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Sat, 26 Sep 2020 09:22:04 -0700
...as the van warmed up and when the van was in neutral or stopped with the clutch in. During this issue - I swapped out...
next question...Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
Historical mailing list - most david
Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:46:05 -0700
...On automatics, this signal is before the neutral safety switch so the fuel pump while run when the key is turned to start even...
Re: The Sounds of $$$ ? (longish)
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Fri, 11 Oct 2002 04:03:53 +0100
...LAtely I've > >been driving it to work because the seating position is better for my > >recently wrenched back. > > > >To the point: > > > >I noticed...
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Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
Mon, 23 Aug 2021 14:18:46 -0700
...on it, switches between front wash and rear > wash ( > > > and wipe). > > > > > > > > Neutral position between two contacts, yeah it’s hard to picture. > > > > > > > > But the...
Re: 84 westy
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 2 Mar 2013 21:39:13 -0800
...If I kill the engine on the Honda, then I simply engage the starter again, without turning the key to the off position. > > mcneely...
Re: A Mystery
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 1 Sep 2013 01:47:10 -0400
...It may fail to power the ignition circuit while in the cranking position. Next step is battery and ground connections. A bad engine ground...
Re: Starter system woes
Historical mailing list - Ray Hill
Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:01:36 -0600
...the start position. I've jiggled the key. No change from either of those. Is there a way to bypass the neutral safety switch...
Re: Van Upgrade idea your thoughts?
Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
Mon, 28 Dec 2020 13:54:15 -0500
...The concept is to compare the current on both the hot and neutral legs and if there is a difference assume a ground fault...
Re: Transmission Noise ?
Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:07:58 -0500
...Does the ring & pinion still spin when the clutch is in and the trans is in neutral? On Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:28...
Still running rich
Historical mailing list - Mike Vanderzanden
Sat, 19 May 2001 14:59:55 EDT
...Revving the egine in neutral yields thick black smoke. I observed that blipping the thottle quickly but to wide open throttle causes the AFM...
Re: Failed Emissions - High HC at Idle
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Fri, 9 Aug 2013 01:09:55 -0600
According to a 2002 Impreza ServiceManual that I have ~ Idle speed at Park/Neutral position (A/C OFF) 650(MT) 700(AT) 650 is...
Re: '84 1.9L engine -- no start on cold mornings -- starts fine late morning
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Wed, 13 Jan 2016 20:19:12 -1000
...Â Once overnight >> temperature drop into the low 30s or worse (for middle >> Georgia), turning the key to the start position will not >> energize...
Re: Starting system quirk - diagnosis help needed
Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
Sat, 15 Feb 2014 15:30:03 -0700
...The usual dash warning > lights > >> lit up when the switch passed through the "run" position, and when in > the > >> start position, nothing happened. There...
van won't start
Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
Tue, 22 Jan 2002 09:25:41 -0600
...was the o2 sensor (engine would rev while in park or neutral, wouldn't do squat while in gear) Refused to turn over a...
Re: Transmission Noise ?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:28:56 -0800
...Idling in neutral, you push in >>the clutch pedal, or let it up, and compare noise levels. There shouldn't > be >>any noise either...
replacing noisy lifter for 91 multivan
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Thu, 27 Mar 2003 08:05:19 -0800
Albert, If I were in your position I would give some thought to adjusting the valves before you replace the lifters. These hydralics lifters...
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Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 23 Aug 2021 14:12:52 -0700
...on it, switches between front wash and rear wash ( and wipe). >> > >> > Neutral position between two contacts, yeah it’s hard to picture. >> > >> > But the...
Re: Van Upgrade idea your thoughts?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 28 Dec 2020 14:16:30 -0500
...I was planning to put a GFCI outlet in the current position but am now tempted to put the standard outlet with the two...
Vanagon door locks
Historical mailing list
Mon, 17 Jul 1995 13:25:32 -0700
...spring that rotates the lever (and thus cylinder) back to the neutral position. Naturally, take them apart and put them together one at a...
Fw: Re: Help -Stranded & need advice...
Historical mailing list - Pierre A Lachance
Sun, 26 Sep 1999 09:10:28 -0400
...when the > engine gets very hot, the starter gets into a " neutral " state and does > not receive enough voltage to have it "torque" ! some...
Met The Westy owner from OZ
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 14 May 2001 12:28:49 -0500
...Sun Visors in neutral position straight down and floppy. Rear view mirror hazed over and back side of plastic broken out. She said "It...
Re: Brake problems
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 28 Jun 2002 13:16:07 -0500
...Can be caused by bad wheel bearings, warped rotor or brake callipers that are not returning to neutral position properly. Its a look see...
Re: next question...Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
Historical mailing list - Billy Hirt
Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:23:51 -0400
...On automatics, this signal is before the neutral safety switch > so the fuel pump while run when the key is turned to start even...
Re: Transmission Noise ?
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:39:44 -0800
...Does > >> the ring > >> & pinion still spin when the clutch is in and > the trans is in > >> neutral? > >> > >> > >> > >> On Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:28...
Re: Starting system quirk - diagnosis help needed
Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
Sat, 15 Feb 2014 15:37:54 -0700
...The usual dash warning >> lights >> >> lit up when the switch passed through the "run" position, and when in >> the >> >> start position, nothing happened. There...
Re: Met The Westy owner from OZ
Historical mailing list - andrewbell
Mon, 14 May 2001 22:49:29 -0500
...stick missing. > Radio antena broken off at base. > Sun Visors in neutral position straight down and floppy. > Rear view mirror hazed over and back...
Re: Transmission Noise ?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:52:06 -0800
...Does >>> the ring >>> & pinion still spin when the clutch is in and the trans is in >>> neutral? >>> >>> >>> >>> On Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:28...
Re: A Mystery
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sun, 1 Sep 2013 13:51:08 -0500
...It may fail to power the ignition circuit while in the > cranking position. Next step is battery and ground connections. A bad engine > ground...
RE: 87: shift rod bushing modification
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Mon, 6 May 1996 09:21:17 -0700
...Put tranny in neutral. Remove two bolts holding bushing assembly to gear carrier housing. Shift rod is now free, drop it down to ground...
Re: CV joint question
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Fri, 16 Aug 2002 12:15:34 -0400
...Put the van in neutral and try rolling the rear wheel. With the wheel dangling, the CV joint will be an a maximum state...
Re: Friday moderation discussion - Starting point
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Sun, 27 Mar 2011 14:57:37 -0700
...My position is neutral both as mod and Listmember. >>> For that reason, I have deferred to David B's preference on the matter. And...
Re: Transmission Noise ?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:05:36 -0800
...Does the ring > & pinion still spin when the clutch is in and the trans is in neutral? > > > > On Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:28...
Re: Met The Westy owner from OZ
Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
Mon, 14 May 2001 21:42:21 -0700
...stick missing. > Radio antena broken off at base. > Sun Visors in neutral position straight down and floppy. > Rear view mirror hazed over and back...
Re: Transmission Noise ?
Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:07:30 -0800
...Does >>>> the ring >>>> & pinion still spin when the clutch is in and the trans is in >>>> neutral? >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:28...
Re: Met The Westy owner from OZ
Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
Mon, 14 May 2001 20:14:33 -0400
...stick missing. >Radio antena broken off at base. >Sun Visors in neutral position straight down and floppy. >Rear view mirror hazed over and back...
Re: Unofficial alliance to become corporate alliance??
Historical mailing list - jimt
Sun, 25 Sep 2005 11:11:49 -0600
...This has become a strained position because some members of the european union have and are filing national level law suits over the protection...
Re: Still running rich
Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
Mon, 21 May 2001 06:15:41 -0400
...Revving the egine in neutral yields thick black smoke. I observed that blipping the thottle quickly but to wide open throttle causes the AFM...
Re: anti squeel shims install questions
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 25 Jul 2015 09:28:30 -0700
...positioning and shims. I recently installed ATE OEM pads. These do not have the soft material at backside of pad. When in neutral, coming...
Re: Starter system woes
Historical mailing list - Joe Fernandez
Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:41:53 -0800
...the start position. I've jiggled > the > key. No change from either of those. Is there a way to bypass the > neutral > safety switch...
Re: Transmission Noise ?
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:39:56 -0800
...Does >>>> the ring >>>> & pinion still spin when the clutch is in and the trans is in >>>> neutral? >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:28...
Re: '84 1.9L engine -- no start on cold mornings -- starts fine late morning
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Tue, 26 Jan 2016 08:31:46 -0500
...Be certain it is in neutral or park. Stay clear of the belts. Larry A. On Fri, Jan 15, 2016 at 6:40 AM...
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Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Mon, 23 Aug 2021 15:06:05 -0700
...on it, switches between front wash and rear > > wash ( > > > > and wipe). > > > > > > > > > > Neutral position between two contacts, yeah it’s hard to picture. > > > > > > > > > > But the...
Re: Transmission Noise ?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:38:53 -0800
...Does >>>>> the ring >>>>> & pinion still spin when the clutch is in and the trans is in >>>>> neutral? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:28...