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• Re: Won't start when hot OR cold
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 17:17:02 -0600
  ...the starter/solenoid > Checked the alarm system contacts and function (aftermarket 'Hornet' alarm > system) > Checked every fuse and contact I could find under the...
• Re: [NVC] Beware of the Skid Demon
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:06:51 -0700
  ...When a passenger of the foot, hooves in sight, tootel the horn >>> trumpet melodiously at first. If he still obstacles your passage, tootel >>> him...
• Re: I am not alone
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Feb 2014 18:57:26 -0500
  ...They waved, blew the horn again, but didn't stop. Wish they had. > > > > But it's nice to know I'm not alone in...
• Re: Catastrophe!! The rest of the story.
  Historical mailing list - Graham Challis
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 07:55:17 -0800
  ...No lights and > horns. > > So that is the story. > > If you have never had this particular experience, I > suggest you simulate > it so you...
• Re: vans
  Historical mailing list - Dr.Chris
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 11:39:38 -0500
  ...rear three point seat belts S&S header exhaust system seven horns (wired inline) oversized wiper blades (21" & 19") cab window vent inserts VW...
• Re: Friday - Russian helicopter, Beavers, and chopped Caddies
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:51:11 -0600
  ...out in that tail-high nose down attituded, like an angry hornet about to deliver the message. I grinned. I could hear the guys...
• '84 1.9: 3/4 power and running ugly
  Historical mailing list - Shiva Polefka
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 11:14:29 -0700
  ...Last month, as i ascended Wyoming's Big Horn Mountains (up to 10000ft) , the engine switched from a smooth running hum to a rougher...
• Re: superbeetle
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Madsen
  Thu, 22 Nov 2001 13:48:58 -0500
  ...I can fit the horn cabinet 4 x 12" of my Fender Bassman 100 in the rear seat area! Only other way to move...
• Re: OT Re: Bass Players
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 11 Sep 2006 11:35:34 -0400
  ...18" PA speaker Cabinets 2 PA top speaker Cabinets (mids and horn cabinet) I PA rack cabinet (2 amps, and Adat, and several effects...
• Re: pick n pull
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 2 Apr 2008 14:12:09 -0700
  ...Let me know if there are any parts I should be pulling off this > thing! I pulled the voltage stabilizer and horn control. They...
• Re: Sliding Door Handle Part?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 9 Nov 2009 07:24:11 -0800
  ...Well, I'll be hornswoggled.* No clips here. The panel is made of 1/8'' composite board. Holes needed for handle stems are rather...
• Re: Living the Compleat Vanagon Experience.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:03:39 -0700
  ...Living the Compleat Vanagon Experience. > > Wiper arms slipping? > > Horn honking by itself? > > Defrost/heat fan motor dying? > > --- ;^) > > It's something I've considered doing...
• Re: Tune up help pleeassseee!
  Historical mailing list - Barry Armitage
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 09:23:09 -0400
  ...fuel > and > environment ! > > check all the lights and functions, e.g. horn and cigarett lighter, > let the > car run and check the A/C...
• Re: VAN STALLED AND WON'T START ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Mon, 1 Aug 2016 19:34:55 -0700
  ...lube the horn contact ring any time the steering wheel is off. Scott On 8/1/2016 6:26 PM, Richard Koerner wrote: > It...
• Re: Would you buy this salvage title Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:39:59 -0700
  ...I had to >> replace all the tail light lenses and one headlight, fix the horn and >> get the headlights adjusted to pass inspection. It...
• Re: 5-/6-cyl in VW vans, bell housing numbers
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Aug 1996 09:43:10 +0200
  ...I'm talking about a conversion did by a local mechanic, and I'm referring to what he used to shoe-horn the Audi...
• Re: (new to list!) tranny stuck in gear!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Transue
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 18:07:15 -0700
  ...With horns honking I was able to coast the van off to a parking lot, from which it got towed. In my case, the...
• Vanagon Ownership Misadventures
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 30 Mar 2016 10:10:45 -0500
  ...And the oil pressure warning light and horn came on. Once again, I stopped on the side of I-20. Jim's grandson pulled...
• Maybe this is the cause of poor shifting in my air-cooled Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 1 Oct 2014 21:41:20 -0700
  ...1) The "horns" on the front selector shaft look fine to me. I've posted a few shots of this portion of the front...
• Re: Mid-grade fuel, was: RE octane rating
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 13 Jul 1999 22:29:05 -0500
  ...1984 Westfalia (Green Hornet) -------- REPLY, End of original message --------
• Re: Could be Road Kill = brake section
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Sat, 9 Sep 2000 13:33:55 -0700
  ...jammed between his knees & hellbent for > > Sinaloa rides up my ass, horn blaring. Van cuts out. > > Another road kill destined for a Big rigs...
• Re: [NVC] Beware of the Skid Demon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:08:26 -0500
  ...When a passenger of the foot, hooves in sight, tootel the horn >>> trumpet melodiously at first. If he still obstacles your passage, >>> tootel >>> him...
• Re: A twist on dual-battery configurations
  Historical mailing list - Julian Burden
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 18:57:15 -0500
  ...If you really want to have > and use a deep-cycle battery, grab the bull by the horns and set things up > so the...
• Re: Awesome Vanagon Close Encounter
  Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
  Thu, 7 May 2015 21:39:11 -0400
  ...Turns out he was, he recognized the dealer sticker from Hornel, NY. He sold it to them in '87. Simple story, not the multiple...
• Safety Inspections
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 08:36:45 -0800
  ...no No NO NOT A TIRE THREAD), a 'wake the dead' horn, corroded brake lines, an overweight key ring, too much bling on the...
• Re: Guess the part answer
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 17 Aug 2021 19:17:03 -0700
  ...electric power plant. > But, I’m keeping my original Beep Beep horn! > > > Eric > > >> On Aug 17, 2021, at 9:48 PM, Alistair Bell <albell...
• mom's USA trip: your advice (so far)
  Historical mailing list - Kari Williams
  Wed, 31 Mar 1999 01:14:48 EST
  ...Loud whistle or air horn in case you get lost/stranded 24. GPS 25. Pack of toilet paper: many rest stops/gas stations don...
• Re: SYNCRO FOR SALE, BAD MOTOR, SEATTLE
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 19:06:23 -0800
  ...Upgraded VW dual tone horn with relay (out of a Passat) 12. front air dam I also have brand new jail bars and Audi...
• Re: Advice for a long road trip
  Historical mailing list - Mick Reynolds
  Wed, 21 Jun 2000 14:16:01 GMT
  ...Doug Hornberger <DHornberg@aol.com> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Advice for a long road trip > Date: Tuesday, June 20, 2000 6:15...
• Re: Deer Strike Stories
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 12 Oct 2001 21:44:41 -0500
  ...neither do air horns, sirens, brass bands, or even full orchestras. deaf as a post. can't see well, either ... but they can smell...
• Re: Ron's Subliminal and not so subliminal msgs WAS: busdepot.com Beep ???
  Historical mailing list - Ron Semko
  Mon, 4 Mar 2002 10:39:24 -0500
  ...m now hearing Ron's voice every time I beep the horn in my <DIV></DIV>&gt;Westy..... <DIV></DIV>&gt; <DIV></DIV>&gt...
• Re: How do we remove ignition key assembly..?
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Tue, 21 Nov 2006 12:32:54 -0500
  ...It took about 45 > minutes > > > (not counting a trip to > > > > the FLAPS to get a 24mm socket). > > > > > > > > 1) Remove shaft "cowling" > > > > 2) Remove horn...
• Re: common electrical problems in vanagons
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:56:53 -0400
  ...Ignition Switch - steering column Horn slip-ring contact on steering wheel wears through. > 8. Headlight Switch - dash instument pod License plate lights internal parts...
• Crippled 87 GL FS
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 1 Jul 2001 13:20:36 -0500
  ...Has a Hornet security system on it( battery on the keychain thingy needs replacing). No cracks in the glass or headlights. Exhaust system appears...
• Re: Wiring observations
  Historical mailing list - Michael Blackbun
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 13:38:25 -0600
  ...The horn was cobbled together w/ a relay, wired bass-ackwards to how it's supposed to work...found 3 broken wires inside the...
• Re: Vans (from a digester)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 10:07:19 -0800
  Yah I have names for my horn....... at work. "stupid, outta-tune, note missing, cack machine, son of a bleep-adee-bleep" Actually no...
• Re: I get no respect
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 4 Apr 2004 19:46:16 -0500
  ...the >> quick pass >> then get in front of you, invoke the horn or even the 'finger'. I >> have even >> found a bunch of repeat...
• Re: Tires...again!
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Thu, 13 May 2004 18:42:07 +0000
  ...Andy Yarnell <Andrew.Yarnell@KIMLEY-HORN.COM> >Sent: May 13, 2004 10:45 AM >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: Tires...again! > >Paolo...
• Re: Where does Hella relay go?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
  Sun, 23 Aug 2009 13:19:04 -0800
  ...Various late 80s > Golf/Jetta/Cabriolet used it for a horn relay. > > Bentley pages 97.80 and 97.81 show relay sockets 6 and...
• Towing.. (no van, but tow related) Delete if long off topic story isn't of interest to you.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 30 Jul 2008 22:12:03 -0700
  ...towing to all the tracks in the west repeatedly and shoe-horning in amongst all the race trucks and all..but on one trip...
• Re: Another D15 connector failure example- The fix!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 20 Feb 2022 08:48:57 -0800
  ...The wipers, horn, and back up being fed from that circuit are left over from before the days the "X" contact, I think 1971...
• Re: Would you buy this salvage title Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:53:35 -0700
  ...I had to >>> replace all the tail light lenses and one headlight, fix the horn and >>> get the headlights adjusted to pass inspection. It...
• Re: Need Help with Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 4 Jan 2012 00:28:51 -0500
  ...What am I missing here? Is it possible that my stalk is having problems? or the connectors under the horn? I never had issues...
• Re: Low Mileage Syncro Westy for $6,000?
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Thu, 7 Jul 2005 14:09:05 -0700
  ...rear three point seat belts S&S header exhaust system seven horns (wired inline) oversized wiper blades (21" & 19") cab window vent inserts VW...
• Re: Amish and pollution and gas mileage.(it's FRIDAY!)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 21:30:13 -0600
  ...only trouble is, they have bigger horns, too! which is why i'm inclined to favor pig herding instead. the thing is, we live...
• Re: Starter review 4 years later
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 23 Apr 2021 18:22:36 +0000
  ...thumbs up and I gave them a "mweep-mweep" from my horn as I drove off.     On Thursday, April 22, 2021, 9:23:47...
• Battery in Engine Compartment ... NOT
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 09:41:04 -0800
  ...I'm sure there's a way to reroute this horn, if you > really > wanted to. > This would take away ballast from the front...
• Re: Steering. Re: P 48.14 Measurement "a"
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 3 Feb 2013 14:42:54 -0800
  ...On Sun, Feb 3, 2013 at 11:31 AM, JRodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > I changed my worn out horn ring for a new...
• Re: Snow newbie needs snow tire recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:14:58 -0800
  ...Last but not least, no matter how hard you sound your horn the road sign in front of you will NOT move out of...
• Re: Amish and pollution and gas mileage.(it's FRIDAY!)
  Historical mailing list - Susan Bernavich
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 22:37:10 -0800
  ...only trouble is, > they have bigger horns, too! which is why i'm inclined to favor pig herding > instead. > > the thing is, we live...
• Re: Defroster questions
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 10 Mar 2023 13:34:17 -0800
  ...Blower >> > 11 8 Amp (White) Turn Signals >> > 12 8 Amp (White) Horn, Back-Up Lights >> > >> > >> > Additional Fuses At Right Of Fuse Panel >> > 13 8...
• Re: OIL PRESSURE LIGHT
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 16 Oct 2015 22:42:02 -0400
  ...change and Mann filter. >>> Now the oil pressure light AND warning horn go off, just crusing >>> anywhere. Smooth road, rough road, fast or slow...
• Re: warning regarding GoWesty alternator bracket kit
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 16 Jun 2012 18:09:49 -0500
  ...Again - it's "do your homework before the part goes in." Vanagon horn ring - correct part number - but wouldn't fit. Why? Apparently VW...
• Ultra-Quiet, Solid 1976 For Sale
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Sep 1998 23:27:22 EDT
  ...compartment lighting, 100,000cp spotlight, two flouresent lights, LOUD dual air horns, halogen headlamps, and ORIGINAL windshield washer that WORKS! This van is fantastic...
• Re: Amish and pollution and gas mileage.(it's FRIDAY!)
  Historical mailing list - William Maxian
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 23:00:13 -0500
  ...only trouble is, > they have bigger horns, too! which is why i'm inclined to favor pig herding > instead. > > the thing is, we live...
• Re: Projectaholic
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 08:27:34 -0800
  ...through his half assed electrical > engineering creation, I've got the horn, wipers, turn signals, > headlights, tail lights, brake lights and emergency flashers all...
• Re: Extreme Warning .... beware of jake4parts on eBay aka Ken Morgan
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:04:06 -0500
  ...After being stung once by the hornets , you will never find me on that particular trail past their nest again. John Rodgers 88 GL...
• Re: Another D15 connector failure example- The fix!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 20 Feb 2022 08:50:39 -0800
  ...The wipers, horn, and back up being fed from that circuit are left over from before the days the "X" contact, I think 1971...
• Stats & results on soundproof-interior project.
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
  Sun, 7 Sep 1997 08:34:32 -0400
  ...yards of 4-mil plastic A "Dual Trumpet" 135 db air horn, (okay, that's actually OUTSIDE the van) 11 yards of 1/2...
• Re: Starter Gone?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 23 Oct 2010 14:21:58 -0700
  ...all 12 volts of the circuit will be consumed, or used' or 'dropped' in the consumer ..the light bulb, starter motor, horn etc. However...