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• Re: Problem recreated under static environment (was more problems) (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Tue, 16 Sep 1997 13:44:27 EDT
  ...Here's how the cold start valve/thermo time switch works: The thermo-time switch has a metal contact arm inside which is wrapped...
• Throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 12 Jul 2015 19:10:03 -0500
  ...The switch cam adjustment point was boogered so I opted for a new one. Adjusting the switch was a bit of a mystery to...
• Re: Since is Friday: Can I ask a question about....
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Fri, 26 Jun 2015 13:16:11 -0700
  ...In order to make the light and the fan independent of one another, I need to purchase a switch from the manufacturer of the...
• Re: Brake light switches, 2 to 3 terminals
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 9 May 2015 23:19:58 -0400
  At 09:50 PM 5/9/2015, Dick Wong wrote: >connector is a two position with different spacing compared to the 3 >terminal switch...
• VDO Oil Sender Setup
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 16 May 2012 10:03:40 -0400
  ...I opted to still use the .3 bar switch because the VDO sender switches at a higher pressure. -- Chris S. "Old Farts don't...
• Re: brake light switch
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 21 Jul 2009 06:48:34 -0700
  ...Has anyone used the Van-cafe > switches with success. If so, I'll place my order today. > > Thanks, > > Warren Lail > 88 Westy 'Billy Bones' >
• Re: more bulbs...
  Historical mailing list - madsen
  Wed, 17 Nov 1999 20:15:52 -0500
  This turned a light on in my head too :) There IS a spot for a small bulb in the head light switch, but no...
• Re: Fog Light wire fire, help!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 08:08:39 -0800
  ...I use the VW fog switch to switch only the small amount of power for > the relay actuator circuit... I pick up this actuator...
• I'm buzzing - Sequel to Wires and otherwise
  Historical mailing list - Derek Krueger
  Mon, 20 May 2002 13:13:54 -0400
  ...Wires are all intact and there does not seem to be any short external to the switch. My guess would be bad switch? Any...
• Power Window Failure Diagnosis
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Sun, 18 May 2003 10:23:18 -0700
  ...Passenger window inop - neither up nor down from either the drivers and passenger side switches. Little lights on each switch are illuminated, however. Looking...
• Re: Starting issue
  Historical mailing list - Jon Schaer
  Sun, 23 Nov 2003 18:07:58 -0500
  ...Maybe something is wrong with the ignition switch, but I'd guess someone has messed with the wiring of the vehicle. It sounds like...
• Re: Brake Lights
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Fri, 2 Jan 2009 09:20:37 -0600
  ...A switch replaced... the guy said it only needed one switch .. there are two... for redundancy I guess... They were working yesterday... but not...
• Re: drive from Oklahoma to Spokane, WA
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Sun, 5 Oct 2014 08:59:34 -0700
  ...Same for the sensor/switch on the radiator: 3 wires = 2-speed switch, 2 wires = 1-speed switch. You could test by warming up...
• Re: Radiator Fan
  Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
  Wed, 27 May 1998 10:53:09 -0700
  Just wire in a manual switch. When the temp gets to a certain point, flip the switch. I don't know much about the...
• Re: Kill switch installation
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 7 Jun 2016 07:10:14 -0400
  ...he would put a stock fog light switch in an empty switch location on the dash and wire that to a kill switch on...
• Re: Wiring Challenge -- Bentley page 97.68 -- Wire H6 (Rad. Cool Fan Thermoswitch)
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Tue, 30 Jul 2019 16:14:26 -0700
  ...My late August '86 has/had the same dealer installed system, yet had the high pressure switch installed. The switch kicked in the HIGH...
• Re: Yeppers -- failed oil pressure switch alright.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 29 May 2011 12:09:19 -0700
  ...Yeppers -- failed oil pressure switch alright. > My FLAPS have a replacement oil pressure switch. It is a BWD S4026. > Website says compatible with: "Vanagon...
• Re: Installing an override switch on the vanagon radiator sensor
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 8 Mar 2023 14:43:30 -0800
  ...I'd think that switch is like insurance... We pay insurance and hope we never have to use it but it's there. When...
• Re: Throttle stop switch? Stumbles on resume throttle..
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:27:36 -0700
  What I aim for on throttle switch at idle is .. as close as you can get it to breaking contact 'just barely' off of...
• Re: Loss of head lights, wipers and rear heater blower
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 26 Dec 2013 12:18:45 -0500
  ...Plug the replacement switch > into the harness. Use the flat blade screwdriver to operate the > switch. You still need the key to unlock the...
• Re: Switched power for vanagon radio
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 14:57:06 -0700
  ...vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com > Subject: '85 Defroster Switch Mojo > > I tried using a spare rear window defroster switch > as an on/off power > source...
• Re: Fuel pump cutoff switch?
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Tue, 17 Oct 2006 09:48:10 -0400
  ...I purchased a fog light switch from Bus Depot and use that as my switch. The fog light switch fits on the dash in...
• FW: Help!
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 10 Jul 2000 23:33:42 -0400
  ...The dimmer switch simply switches the 56 lead from the > light switch (which gets its power from the load reduction relay, X > terminal on...
• Re: 85 Digijet throttle switches -- information please
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Tue, 29 Jun 2004 15:43:13 -0700
  ...85 Digijet throttle switches -- information please > >Hey, I was trying to figure out why my Vanagon has suddenly decided to >start idling at approximately...
• Re: LED Panel Switches for Dometic Exhaust Fan
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Wed, 11 Sep 2019 14:49:13 -0400
  ...Anybody know where to source these? >> > > You should find one here to suit: > https://www.digikey.com/products/en/switches/toggle-switches/201?k...
• Re: Looking for the plastic power window switch holder on the drivers side
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Fri, 5 Jun 2009 13:55:18 -0700
  ...Check the switch with your voltmeter before you buy it..Then you get the bezel for free...George in Michigan --- On Thu, 6/4...
• Re: Battery switches
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Woten
  Fri, 12 Jul 2002 10:56:56 -0500
  ...Works fine, until you switch it off with the engine running, which will probably toast your alternator and quite possibly ECU and other electronics...
• Re: Gah. Inspections
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 23:01:26 -0700
  ...Since you will want them switchable, put a switch in this line ahead of the relay. Switch on, and the fogs come on when...
• Re: throttle valve switch
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Sun, 27 Oct 2002 09:34:18 -0500
  ...throttle valve switch > > > Hello to you all, need some direction on what to do. Just > removed my throttle valve switch on my 87 Vanagon...
• Re: Disabling a Westy for Theft Deterring
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 24 Jul 2013 07:16:16 -0700
  ...disconnect switch. http://shufti.wordpress.com/2012/08/24/vanagon-main-battery-kill-switch/ Further, I've helped a friend install a marine battery...
• Re: How to remove wires from headlight switch plug?
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 6 Aug 2012 19:44:08 -0500
  ...JOhn On 8/6/2012 6:57 PM, Tabe Johnson wrote: > I need to pull the two big wires (switched hot and headlight) out...
• Re: Stranded in Kentucky, USA
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 18 Aug 2012 17:15:23 -0400
  At 02:04 PM 8/18/2012, george jannini wrote: >suspecting the ignition switch. We had the wiring harness in the steering That one...
• '71 Bus ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 09 Nov 1995 11:10:00 -0800 (PST)
  Anybody replaced an ignition switch on an '71 Transporter recently? This one seems different from the switch on my old '69 bus. the '71...
• Front blower not working.
  Historical mailing list - Gary Kovach
  Sat, 2 Jan 1999 20:12:19 -0500
  ...It went out slowly - seemed that if you giggled the 3 speed switch it would start up. Now nothing. I swapped it for the...
• Parts needed
  Historical mailing list - Matt Bennett
  Sun, 18 Jul 2004 20:05:10 -0400
  Does anyone have a door light pin switch (the little plunger mechanism that makes your interior light go on) and the striker (that pushes...
• headlights
  Historical mailing list - Michael Kimball
  Tue, 14 Apr 2015 11:38:02 -0700
  When I switch from low beam to high beam- when lever is pulled lights go to high beam but when I release lever the...
• Pop top switch
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:31:44 -0700
  Volks, Actually it was the link to the easier way to switch tops that wasn't working: >easier way: > >http://homepage.mac.com/mwsnow...
• ignition switch removal 75-79
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Mar 1996 18:55:45 -0500 (EST)
  Hey folks, Anyone have first hand knowledge on the removal of the ignition switch on a 75-79 bus?? From looking at the Haynes...
• What year vanagons use same throttle switch?
  Historical mailing list - van man
  Mon, 22 Jul 2002 13:42:53 -0700
  Can anyone tell me what year vans use the same throttle switch as the 87's? thanks, jg __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - Feel...
• Re: No instament lights
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Sun, 30 Mar 2003 21:07:36 EST
  Check for power at the grey/blue coming out of the light switch. Hopefully it's only a light switch (probably needed any way...
• Re: Ignition Switch Procedure?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 16 Apr 2006 20:58:42 -0400
  ...http://www.vanagain.com/how2ign.htm Mike David Wilhite wrote: > Anybody have the procedure for replacing the ignition switch? > > Thanks, > > David Wilhite > 84' Westy...
• Re: SMART Keys and kill switches
  Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
  Tue, 24 Apr 2007 14:46:12 +0200
  I added an extra relay in the wiring to the starter-relay, which is operated by the back-up switch. Just have to put...
• Re: electric plug in engine block
  Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
  Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:20:54 -0400
  I think the switch itself is leaking. I won't know until I buy the 24mm socket to get the thing out. Oil pressure...
• Re: Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Wed, 14 Sep 2005 19:59:44 -0400
  ...It has the two throttle switches. If you are going to keep the van, plan on replacing everything that is involved with fuel, air...
• Re: HELP with wiring VW foglight switch to Hella 500's in 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 9 Sep 2000 19:31:12 -0700
  ...I > decided to purchase the stock VW foglight switch from the Bus Depot (part # > 251 941 535) instead of using the switch that came...
• Re: Front cabin fan problems
  Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 07:36:46 -0800
  ...those switches in your dash, the fan switch, A/C switch, etc., study them a bit for easy removal and note that you CAN...
• Re: [Nearly Off-Topic] Seeking Battery Switch
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:37:30 -0700
  ...I'm looking at rewiring my house battery charging system. > > I want to be able to switch between charging the battery from the > alternator...
• Re: Closed Idle Switch / Fuel Line Warning (again)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 09:31:49 -0600
  I didn't go the .004 on the closed throttle switch, it was too unreliable at that gap. I have it set with a...
• Re: Preliminary...Headlight weirdness? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 14:26:51 -0700
  ...That was the high/low beam switch itself. And ...oddly.......that switch is part of the other stalk/switch, not the one you pull...
• Re: To test a Thermo time switch, air-cooled
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sun, 11 Dec 2016 16:22:05 -0800
  ...To test a Thermo time switch, air-cooled The starting injector "Thermal Time Switch" is a bit of an interesting device. It is more...
• Re: On van w\100,000 miles was: Re: Syntheic Oil
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 11 Aug 2002 10:09:02 -0600
  ...Also switched to syn in the auto-tranny. Bob Stevens '91 Westy http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare << What about switching to Synth on a...
• Re: Hesitation off idle, throttle body issues?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 12 Jan 2015 11:52:22 -0700
  ...Also, > the switch does not switch at full throttle, however the van seems to run > great even at full throttle. > > Sounds like I need...
• Rigging up spare Rear Defogger Switch to do other stuff
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 2 Apr 2020 00:01:44 +0000
  So I'm working on (what I think) is a cool project.  Went to our local guy and bought a used Rear Defogger Switch...
• Switch for 84 Westy AC
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Arbaugh
  Sat, 1 Aug 1998 09:59:33 -0700
  ...If your switch is the same as mine, one switch with the fan speed inside and temp control the outside ring (like a radio...
• Re: How to turn the van over from the back?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 11 Jun 2001 17:56:43 -0400
  ...how do >i switch it on from the back? extend all the wires at the ignition switch? You can get (or build) a mechanic...
• Re: front headlights not working....
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 07:48:26 +0000
  Sounds to me like your ignition switch has begun to fail, Christian. It's not the ig. lock, but the white plastic switch at...
• Re: Warning light
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Thu, 6 Nov 2014 06:30:01 -0500
  ...There >>> is a higher pressure switch .9 bar (~13 psi) normally open switch located at >>> the rear of the engine. The switches use the...
• Re: ignition switch-- how to article
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:08:34 -0700
  ...I replaced a switch once only to find the issue was at the starter. On Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 11:27 AM, Troy...
• Re: sluggish on take off
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sat, 22 Oct 2005 15:45:44 -0500
  ...It cover's the dual switch Throtle Positioning switch arrangement, (as well as the single) really well, and has an excelent diagnostic section. You...
• Re: Electrical question (non-starting)
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 24 May 2009 14:07:18 -0400
  Robert, I was starting to go through all this complicated measurement stuff and replacing switches and all when my van wouldn't start. It...