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• Re: quick question - running rough after 2 minutes
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 17:02:52 EDT
  ...The computer retains the last value read at the OXS whenever the car is shut down unless the OXS is disconnected with the ignition...
• RE: Westy 3-Way Fridge Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Nov 1994 06:17:53 -0700
  >I was not aware that some of the fridge ignition systems had a three way >LED set up. Mine glows red only if the...
• Re: Question: starting problem
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 08:28:07 EDT
  ...It could be intermittant coil problem or fuel pump relay or ignition relay problem. That is what I would check first. Hope I helped...
• Help! Vanagon timing
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 14 Aug 1999 14:13:20 EDT
  Can someone please inform me how to set the ignition timing on my '84 Westie with digijet fuel injection and water cooled engine. The...
• Re: Help with 1991 Vanagon headlights
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 17 Jan 2001 11:04:21 -0800
  ...likely either your headlight switch or your ignition switch... Bill
• Re: Sliding Door Latch
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Fri, 1 Feb 2002 21:19:20 -0700
  ...chris And those parts cost about $30 or $40? But I lose the use of the ignition key, obviously :( Thanks, John
• Re: 82 vanagon runs on when the key is off
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 3 Jul 2002 21:43:09 +1200
  >What causes that sort of dieseling after you turn off the key....running rich? 1) Carbon deposits glowing hot and igniting charge 2) Ignition...
• Re: WTB: Sliding Door handle
  Historical mailing list - Andy Zappe
  Sat, 14 Sep 2002 22:30:01 EDT
  ...your new handles to and he can match them to your ignition key. i looked around for the info, thought i had it in...
• engine stopped-HELP
  Historical mailing list - Sidney White
  Mon, 14 Apr 2003 18:30:09 EDT
  ...I wiggled ignition key and still no good, IDEAS HELP, had to be towed home, still not start Sidney in New Orleans
• ignition timing
  Historical mailing list - BillM
  Sun, 23 Nov 2003 19:47:47 -0500
  I have a stock 91. I put in a new distributer and now want to check my timing. I lined up all the marks...
• Re: How do we remove key assembly..?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 23:36:37 EDT
  Are we talking about the ignition switch? See Bentley 94.4. that the electrical system-lights section. Basically you have to drill a release...
• in van hands free cellular install
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 5 Apr 2007 10:33:55 -0700
  ...while the vehicle is cranking, but will go low when the ignition is turned off" Any ideas as to where to find this? It...
• Radio Install
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 30 Mar 2008 14:43:35 -0500
  Wanted to let all know that I got it hooked up and jumped it to the grey ignition wire. Turns on when key is...
• Re: Starter solenoid powered by fuel pump circuit....arrrrgg...long...help!!!
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 26 Jun 2014 17:31:19 -0600
  ...One to the main power...one for the ignition/instrument panel....one for the fuel pump and the last one for the starter solenoid...
• Re: Wipers suddenly not working, trip tomorrow
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Sat, 1 Jun 2013 21:58:57 -0500
  ...How can I test if >> power is coming off that terminal? >> > > If the headlights work (key on) then the ignition switch X contact is...
• Re: Cutting out....fuel pump acting strange
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Sat, 16 Dec 2000 21:41:19 -0500
  ...This continues until I turn the ignition off. Today I > >let it > >run for a good 30 seconds. I switched the ignition off, and...
• Re: Intermintant No Start
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 17 Mar 2007 21:05:26 -0400
  ...You might want to replace the female spade on the wire that runs from the ignition switch to the starter solenoid and make sure...
• Re: Fuel vs Ignition - WBX 2.1 L
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 May 2015 09:24:44 -0400
  ...Fuel vs Ignition - WBX 2.1 L Engine cold or cool, struggles to start. Continue cranking, two cylinder online, then three, then all four...
• Re: Questions/Advice Needed 1980 VW Westphalia
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 18 May 2012 07:23:21 -0700
  ...You need to > determine > if your problem is loss of fuel or ignition. I believe your 80 still > uses > ignition points and condenser. A...
• Failing Fuel Pump?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Jul 1994 23:26:07 -0500
  ...So, we spliced in a new wire from the ignition positive to the pump wire as it left the engine area, and the van...
• ?? Power for stereo in my '86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Donald W. Smith
  Mon, 18 Mar 1996 12:46:43 -0800
  ...it's not switched with the ignition. The previous radio was always enabled, and I tried to correct it. I don't have the...
• Re: GAUGES
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 21 Nov 2000 15:01:50 -0600
  ...GAUGES >Scott, > >Bosch makes a rev-limiting ignition rotor. At a preset RPM, it disconnects >the ignition path to the distributor cap. I'll...
• Re: locked out
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 14:19:50 -0330
  ...So we >locked the slider and the passenger side As I slammed the passenger door I >saw my keys still in the ignition............I...
• Re: Did I receive the correct ignition coil?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 17:36:15 -0400
  ...Did I receive the correct ignition coil? I am dubious of the coil I received today for my 86 Transporter. It is bright red...
• Re: '88 GL ignition miss, stalling
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Mon, 28 Apr 2014 10:12:07 -0700
  ...I discovered during my repair process) overheated and otherwise harmed the ignition part of my ECU.  Despite finding and fixing a bad solder...
• Re: Outside Temperature
  Historical mailing list - OK David
  Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:23:57 -0600
  ...Finally, if you decide to wire your thermometer to the ignition, but you also want to be able to check the temp when the...
• RE: Volkswagen 'quality' /L
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 09 Nov 1995 13:26:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...Thank gawd the V6anagon has a Holley and simple vacuum electronic ignition, instead of the original Chev injection and computer ignition module. I'd...
• Re: Help Needed, On the Road
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:30:44 -0700
  ...It was an ignition problem. Try this: Before you drive it in the morning the engine will be cold and easy to deal with...
• Re: Looking for a full set of Vanagon handles and locks -
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:02:57 -0700
  ...handles & locks, > including rear hatch? (Even better if can supply the ignition barrel, so > that one key will work everything - which was my original...
• Re: ANSWERS!! Re: Engine electrical power requirements?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:22:27 -0700
  ...1, all wbx probably similar. > > Total use by fuel injection and ignition at idle = 6.5 amps > > Measured 3 places and added them. Measured...
• RE: 71 Bus ignition switch
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Nov 1995 13:13:16 PST
  ...Good Luck Clay >Anybody replaced an ignition switch on an '71 Transporter recently? >This one seems different from the switch on my old '69...
• RE: MSW plug wires
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Wed, 13 Mar 1996 13:59:27 -0700
  ...A fast rise in voltage is radiated like a radio signal and causes ignition noise in your radio. Many areas have laws requiring "noise...
• Re: 84 Westy ECU woes & JC Whitney
  Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 11:33:41 -0700
  ...Whitney >SKU# 13ZX4336R >Electonic Ignition Control Module >"Replaces original perfectly. For VW with electronic ignition including >84-85 Vanagon 1.9L" >$39.95 USD...
• Curious incident of the fuel pump that did not whine in the night
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 22:50:17 -0600
  ...If yes, remove the lead and connect your meter to the left and right slots and have someone turn on the key to ignition...
• Re: no wipers, no blower motor, no headlights, no radio, no idea...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Wed, 25 Sep 2013 10:18:36 -0400
  ...My issue was indeed the ignition switch...I had one on hand as I carry a new switch as a spare...took about an...
• Re: Initial start failures
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:41:43 -0400
  ...Beierl wrote: > At 09:00 AM 8/24/2011, Harry Hoffman wrote: >> Any ideas? > > Is the ignition stopping? Are the injectors stopping? > > Yours, > David >
• Re: Westy auxiliary battery s...
  Historical mailing list - David Garth
  Thu, 9 Feb 1995 07:21:19 -0800 (PST)
  ...The relay is an electric switch which connects them togther when it "sees" 12 volts from the ignition relay. Most experts say connecting lead...
• Re: 87syncro relays going crazy need help!! please?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 09:11:43 EST
  ...the connections especially the ones on the fuel pump) or your ignition switch has bit the dust (this is what I really think it...
• strange loss of power
  Historical mailing list - Charles Hokanson
  Wed, 15 Dec 1999 02:59:33 EST
  ...But here is the wierd part, if you shift to nuetral, turn the ignition off and restart it, it runs fine. Lil' help? thanks...
• Electrical Question -Hazards/Parking Lights
  Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
  Thu, 9 May 2002 10:22:39 -0700
  ...If I turn off my ignition, then my radio turns off. Seems normal. But if I turn on the hazards while the engine is...
• Re: Remove gas cap without key?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 28 Aug 2003 09:11:03 EDT
  In a message dated 8/28/03 9:04:53 AM, gull@GULL.US writes: << I like to shove the ignition key into the...
• Re: Horn problem
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 2 Mar 2013 11:28:33 -0500
  ...Put the key into the >ignition and turned her on and the horn started blaring away. Turned her off Usually this happens when one...
• 85 Wolfsburg Weekender For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Kline
  Sun, 3 Jul 2005 20:51:48 -0500
  ...Newer water pump, ignition switch, batteries. Other records available. Has seen many big road trips. Screens and curtains in exc. condition. Solar panel for...
• Re: Lovin' my new GPS!
  Historical mailing list - William Monk
  Fri, 19 Jun 2015 12:50:26 -0400
  ...I would wire it to a switched power that turns on/off with the ignition. That way you can take advantage of the GPS...
• Re: Loss of power at low revs
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 28 Dec 2005 11:08:30 -0500
  Sounds like ignition timing to me. Try an adjustment without a timing light. Loosen the 10mm distributor hold down nut and tap the dist...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Marion Lathem
  Sat, 19 Aug 2006 10:50:06 -0500
  ...I believe all my electronic ignition, is shot. Lyle 1985 Vanagon GL
• Re: Van Dies while in motion
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Fri, 20 Dec 2013 13:07:44 -0800
  Ditto on the ignition switch .. and I like the stronger '48' diesel vanagon battery .. fits just fine, has more oomph ... and I may never...
• Re: Is it the ignition switch, or something else?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:37:48 -0800
  ...Is it the ignition switch, or something else? I'm looking out for the possibility that it is the mechanical part. I have a...
• VAN STALLED AND WON'T START ?
  Historical mailing list - Pat Patterson
  Mon, 1 Aug 2016 15:59:55 -0400
  ...I HAVE BEEN MESSING WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRES AND THINK THAT WITH NO FUEL AND NO SPARK SOMETHING MUST BE WRONG WITH...
• Re: electrical problems... confusing!
  Historical mailing list - Seisen
  Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:49:04 -0700
  I had this same thing and it was the ignition Seisen -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf...
• Re: Could hot starting problems be caused by a defective ignition swich?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 16 Dec 2005 00:08:08 -0500
  ...But then again, a bad solenoid would normally be consistent with the starter kicking _after_ you release the ignition key (at which time it...
• Re: Start/Run/Then No Start
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Tue, 8 Nov 2011 22:46:01 +0000
  ...I have >> voltage for 2 - 3 seconds when I turn ignition on. >> >> Can I conclude that my ignition switch is OK? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Skip >> 84...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:00:57 -0800
  ...Bosch 0 237 022 054 >>> ignition timing: 10 +/- 1 BTDC @ 800 RPM without vacuum (see note) >>> ignition advance checks: 0 - 2 @ 1050 RPM w...
• Re: power to the fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:32:13 -0400
  ...Once the key is released it depends on the ECU relay (left-hand one) which is energized from ignition switch terminal 15 by way...
• Re: Cigarette lighter wiring
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 16 Nov 2021 14:49:32 -0800
  ...The OEM wiring put the cigarette lighter > >> ON > >> with the ignition OFF. > >> > >> thank you, > >> > >> dan > >> > > > > > > -- > > Neil n > > > > VE7TBN > > > > 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https...
• Re: '88 GL intermittent ignition miss
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 15 Nov 2013 10:46:44 -0700
  ...The > problem persisted so I replaced the ignition switch with a new one. > > The problem persisted... reading up on the symptoms I thought it...
• Re: Cold + Ignition Key Jiggle = Horn SOLVED!
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:50:16 -0700
  ...What's the physical relationship between the horn wiring and > the ignition lock? And why doesn't this happen when things are warmer? > > -- > Mike...
• Re: Gas Cap
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 15 Jul 2006 23:06:27 -0400
  ...I keep it on the ignition key ring. When I unlock the cap I insert the ignition key into the passenger door handle which...
• Re: 87 Misfires when damp
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Thu, 8 Jun 2006 15:02:08 -0400
  you are correct that plugs/wires and cycling the ignition, i guess i didn't digest that part, sorry. anything that involves cycling the...
• Re: Horn Ring Question
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Sat, 23 Jul 2022 14:15:53 -0600
  ...Horn is now always on whenever I turn on the ignition. >> >> I took off the wheel and re-examined, and everything seems to be...