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• Ignition Switch Replacement-Not Amused-Even More!
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:06:19 -0800
  ...I went through this procedure like you did with an ignition switch. I ordered from a popular online vendor here, and it acted up...
• Re: Ignition prob ?, '85
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 Jun 1995 23:13:11 -0400
  ...part of the ignition switch in "your" '85 if you haven't already. I went through a tough time about 2 years ago on...
• Re: Switched power for vanagon radio
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 27 Jul 2000 09:47:22 -0700
  ...Try the gray/black wire from ignition switch terminal SU. Different years have it on different pages. 1980/81 current track 32 1983/4...
• Re: Ignition Switch Mystery Continues...anybody out there????
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 23 Jun 2004 13:12:08 -0400
  ...david At 12:05 6/23/2004, you wrote: >Figured it was the Ignition Switch. Bought one...and >to check it I removed the...
• Re: Ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 17 Sep 2016 20:43:06 +0000
  We have them. Ken On Sat, Sep 17, 2016, 4:12 PM John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > Need to replace on my carat...
• Re: HELP: Engine stopped
  Historical mailing list - Fuzzy :philippe
  Tue, 12 Jul 2016 17:40:39 -0700
  I bypassed the ignition switch by connecting pin 15 of the coil to power, activating the ECU relay and powering the ECU. Still the...
• Re: No ignition on restart after 5 to 10 mile drive in 90+F weather
  Historical mailing list - john
  Thu, 6 Aug 2015 14:39:07 -0400
  T2 resistance after van standing at ambient temperature for 7 hours is 1735 ohms. Cleaned both sides of FI connector with CRC-626 along...
• Re: [Fwd: 80 Vanagon - Sputters!]
  Historical mailing list - ddawson
  Thu, 22 Oct 1998 15:21:34 -0700
  ...The electrical may not be supplying the necessary juice to ignition system. I also ran an additional wire in parallel from the alternator to...
• Re: battery cable contact problem
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 May 1999 14:24:47 EDT
  ...Or you could have intermittant problems with your ignition switch (for manual or automatic). I would suspect these before the actual cable itself. Ken...
• 85 westy fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Cary McHugh
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 12:10:40 EST
  ...The fuel pump does not come with ignition key on. My question is: What signals are required for the fuel injection computer to turn...
• Fridge cooling fan
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Sat, 10 Jun 2000 10:14:40 -0400
  Does the fridge cooling fan kick on when running on gas and the ignition off?? I fired mine up last night, and it got...
• Re: AFM???
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 13 Dec 2000 07:55:26 -0800
  ...It meters/measures the amount of air being sucked into the ignition chambers.... sends the measurement to the ECU... Electronic Control Unit/computer that...
• Re: Fuel Pump Problem '85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 16:10:02 -0500
  In cold weather i make it a habit of turning on my ignition for about 10 minutes before i fire her up. THis also...
• Re: Syncro Fording Depth
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 10:15:12 -0400
  On 17 Mar 2002 at 18:43, pensioner wrote: > Although the "schnorkel" might appear to be the limiting factor on > fording, the ignition system...
• Re: loss of ooomph
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 11:52:50 -0400
  ...What injection/ignition are running? Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jessup Coffin" <bridgetthevw@HOTMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, August 22, 2003...
• Re: Horn, why won't it stop blowing?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Nov 2003 12:30:44 EST
  In a message dated 11/19/03 12:10:02 PM Eastern Standard Time, jack8trop@HOTMAIL.COM writes: > > 1985 westy turn on ignition and...
• Simple Timing Question on 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Ed Shultz
  Mon, 17 May 2004 20:12:38 EDT
  Hi Folks, What is the timing difference between the v-notch ignition timing mark and the u-notch TDC mark? Is it 5 deg...
• bosch coil info
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 25 Jun 2004 01:11:54 -0400
  does any one have or know where to get technical data for bosch ignition coils. specifically i would like to find out the differences...
• Making keys
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 06:56:00 -0330
  ...Wondering if I can get keys made from the VIN or do I have to change out the ignition cylinders door lock cylinders? The...
• Re: Dometic Fridge Electronic Ignition not working?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 18 Sep 2005 16:33:34 -0400
  If the red LED isn't blinking, you have an electrical issue, not a propane issue. Your voltage could be too low, that's...
• Re: vw wierd ignition problem.
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Fri, 17 Mar 2006 17:55:48 -0500
  Yes, the old one was leaking. I thought that fixed it a few weeks ago but that was when this problem was much more...
• Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 2 Jul 2014 15:55:01 -1000
  ...replaced the ignition switch. Still same problem. > > > 2. made a jumper for the ignition switch plug with 4 male > terminals. One terminal to the...
• Re: Wiring in a new Stereo Unit
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 16:39:28 -0700
  ...It should also have an "Ignition" > lead, which goes to a source which is switched (usually the key, but > maybe a separate switch). As...
• Re: Unknown Battery drain!!
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:14:19 -0600
  ... and, when you get around to it, connect your gauge power to "switched on" power, perhaps at the ignition switch wire, under the plastic...
• Aftermarket Electronic Ignition
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Thu, 4 May 95 10:41:03 PDT
  ...and I'm thinking about installing one of the aftermarket electronic ignition gizmos that replace the points. Does anyone have a recommendation or experience...
• Re: ignition key/lock mechanism
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 14:07:27 -0800
  ...The only "hint" I can offer is to make sure you put the key in the ignition to unlock the steering wheel locking mechanism...
• Re: L-shaped circuit board behind speedo...
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Fri, 9 Aug 2002 14:41:58 -0400
  ...With the > replacement, the oil pressure LED stays on solid with the ignition > switched on, then flickers and goes out about a second after...
• Valves down under, toggle switches
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Apr 1996 13:52:45 -0800
  ...The wiring diagram will show you that the ignition switch controls 1) Ignition (12V to the coil) 2) Headlights (in series with headlight switch...
• RE: Vanagon for sale, HELP
  Historical mailing list - Stephen T. KIRBY 610-454-3941
  Wed, 30 Apr 1997 09:30:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...It is caused by the resistance of the wire and connectors from the ignition switch to the starter solenoid. The resistance gets higher as...
• Re: Can anyone else remove their igniton key with their van running?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Gilbert
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 08:50:59 -0700
  ...The key would just bounce out of the ignition while cruisin down the freeway. A little freaky, but never had a problem with it...
• Re: '88 GL ignition miss, stalling
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 11 Feb 2014 09:46:43 -0800
  ...Eventually it > > would stall and restart, sometimes causing a backfire. > > > > Initially I suspected the ignition, so I did a full tune-up parts > > replacement...
• Re: Help with Dometic 12v wiring
  Historical mailing list - Rick Foster
  Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:07:18 -0400
  ...Help with 12v Dometic wiring > > >> No, the wire that seems to come from the ignition switch is really a >> ground wire of sorts, through...
• Re: Idle Stabliser Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 12:22:47 -0800
  ...Am I likely to do any harm by leaving the wires permanently bridged > and the Idle Stabilizer right out of the ignition circuit? (I...
• Re: 85 wbx 1.9 miss at idle
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sat, 17 Jan 2004 18:02:06 -0500
  ...in testing high tension ignition wires, an analog meter is very useful. using test leads with allegator clips to free hands, the wires can...
• Re: horn ring
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 14 Sep 2018 11:12:11 -0400
  ...You need to replace your ignition lock housing as well. This will give the bolt something to attach to and stop this from happening...
• Re: Throttle Switch and Failure to Start.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 20 Apr 2015 09:03:24 -0400
  ...Of course a new set of ignition wires can help a lot. :-) Larry A. On Mon, Apr 20, 2015 at 8:20 AM, Raceing...
• Re: Daytime Running Lights
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 17:11:05 -0400
  ...Red wire to parking light feed from the headlight switch, black wire to ignition switch 15 terminal. Little piece of double-sticky mounting foam...
• Re: Vanagon key rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 16:08:48 -0800
  ...it a vanny with key in ignition that fit all doors so I > got all locks and ignition/ wiper/turn assembly's for $25...
• YOUR STALLING PROBLEM
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Mar 1997 18:22:51 -0500 (EST)
  ...FIRST THE PROBLEM WITH RIDING AND JUST GOING DEAD WAS THE CYLINDER THAT THE KEY GOES INTO IN THE IGNITION LOCK. MY MECHANIC TOLD...
• Re: plugged cat? due to bad coil?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 24 Jan 1997 16:34:02 -0800
  ...lost ignition coil last > week and cranked till battery dead. is this enuf raw gas to destroy cat? > been told cat has been clogged...
• Re: Syncro water proofing
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
  Fri, 29 Aug 1997 17:57:20 -0400
  ...distributor cap and >ignition wires at the cap. >> For what it is worth to those who want to waterproof their ignition systems, BUGPACK and...
• Re: Dragging starter
  Historical mailing list - Frank Terhaar-Yonkers
  Sat, 4 Apr 1998 10:14:43 -0500
  ...Not only does the starter work better, but I have no ignition/alternator noise being picked up by the stereo equipment installed in the...
• Re: Ignition Key Warning Buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 11:26:54 -0700
  ...so does a warning buzzer indicating the key is in the > ignition. The buzzer only works intermittently but I would like to > kill it...
• Re: Alternator not charging/ solenoid meltdown
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 19:23:57 -0500
  ...If you have battery voltage at the panel terminal 11, (ignition on), then you have an open somewhere between there and the D+ terminal...
• Private Re: Stranded in Kentucky, USA
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 18 Aug 2012 17:17:37 -0400
  At 02:04 PM 8/18/2012, george jannini wrote: >suspecting the ignition switch. We had the wiring harness in the steering Might well...
• Re: Headlight Alarm
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:13:36 -0700
  > Could you tie into the buzzer that goes off when the driver door is open and key is in ignition? That's exactly what...
• Re: Oil pressure light comes on after about 7 minutes.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 3 Dec 2010 00:47:40 -0500
  ...Sufficient oil pressure to close the .8 bar switch or >cycling the ignition key is the way to silence it. Gotcha, thanks Dennis. d
• Re: Alternator light mystery-High bean switch!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 25 May 2010 18:41:27 -0400
  ...s 'like' 15...or does >the same type of thing ..applies 'ignition level' power to the light >switch and load reduction relay. X is...
• Re: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:33:20 -0700
  ...It can act just like low fuel/fuel pressure by not advancing ignition. Jim C Mexico On Jan 23, 2010, at 8:15 PM...
• Wont start in park?
  Historical mailing list - aaron bright
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:07:53 -0700
  ...Drop it down into N=neutral and it fires right up????? Ignition switch changed out about 3 months ago, started tested good and connections...
• Re: Electronic Ignition
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Tue, 25 Jul 95 17:36:35 PDT
  I put in a Pertronix Ignitor at the same time as my rebuilt long block. Installation was very easy and there are no permanent...
• Re: HELP! '64 ignition shot?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Jul 1996 08:37:43 -0700 (PDT)
  I remember this from when I had a '63, '65 and my friends '67. I put fuse blocks in before the light switch, and...
• humming fridge?
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Dean Barthlow
  Mon, 20 May 1996 12:41:27 -0400
  ...Can't be certain it was fridge but what else could it be? The ignition was turned off, there is no spare battery to...
• Re: Rough idle, then stalling and now the solution
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Wed, 16 Sep 1998 22:29:08 -0700
  I forgot to say that the ignition wiring kit that was installed two years ago was BOSCH "silicon supressed" 7mm wire. The coil wire...
• Help! Igintion Won't shut off!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Sat, 21 Oct 2000 11:25:45 -0700
  We're just heading out to the vanagoon gathering and my ignition will not shut off. Turn the key and t just keeps running...
• Starter Solenoid?
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Sat, 3 May 2003 09:42:05 -0400
  ...the solenoid? Before I replace the starter, I should run a new wire from the ignition to the solenoid? Thanks Finn Runyon 87 Westy
• Re: Ignition Kill Switch
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Thu, 4 Nov 2004 15:41:47 -0700
  An alternative is a switch in the wire to the fuel pump. I have that in my '81. The switch-- a push in/pop...
• newbie question - adjusting time on clock
  Historical mailing list - turbodieseltrooper
  Sun, 12 Jun 2005 23:39:12 -0700
  ...some sort of wierd proceedure like standing on my head with ignition on and poking something into the little hole on the 2nd thursday...
• Re: Runaway Starter Saga Continues
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 5 Nov 2013 15:20:33 -0600
  ...block to see if a spark > is there and will jump the 1/4 inch gap .. > no spark there means ignition is not happening.
• From vanagon fire (yet another ones bites it)
  Historical mailing list - Wyatt Ken
  Thu, 21 Jun 2012 22:19:07 -0600
  ...Somehow fire turned on ignition and the van moved on its own into the house. http://m.kutv.com/index.php?action=article&title...