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• Re: Oil Pressure Switch..
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Thu, 8 Jun 2000 09:20:56 -0400
  ...The > first one is the high pressure switch, the second is the > low pressure switch. It's really difficult to access either > of these...
• Re: SMART Keys and kill switches, fuel pump timer
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 18:16:39 -0700
  ...A guy I know at work glued a reed switch and a small steel plate side by side behind the plastic of the steering...
• Re: Front Blower switch
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 1 Feb 2015 19:38:14 -0500
  ...The switch on the blower is doing something weird. It won't turn anymore. Stuck on the 3 setting. If I hold it hard...
• Re: Push button switch
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 29 Nov 2012 09:37:56 -0700
  ...switch/p3085959.jcwx?filterid=c1628d14387u0j1 On 29 Nov , 2012, at 12:32 AM, HotelWestfalia wrote: > I would like to install a push button switch...
• Re: No Start Problem
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 30 Nov 2010 10:38:19 -0800
  Directions for bypassing the switch? Rob becida@comcast.net At 11/30/2010 07:45 AM, Paul Guzyk wrote: >Try "jiggling" gear shift around...
• Radiator fan won t turn off '89 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - gregory ramirez
  Fri, 9 Oct 1998 07:24:55 -0700
  ...i bought a new switch but havent put it on yet, the bit about the fan running even disconnected to the switch has me...
• Re: Where is fan thermo-switch? 90GL
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 00:44:03 -0400
  At 12:10 AM 9/24/2002, Loretta Abbott-Kennon wrote: >My Bentley (page 19.12) indicates that the switch should be on the...
• Reverse Lights not working - 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
  Mon, 27 Sep 2004 21:04:00 -0700
  ...I've heard of a reverse switch that is actuated by the shifter but can't seem to find in Bentley much reference to...
• Ignition switch replacement Experience?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Tue, 27 Nov 2007 09:41:38 -0800
  ...So I've got the new switch and I'm looking at the Bently for doing the replacement of the ignition switch. Is this...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch Removal
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 17 Nov 2015 07:35:09 -0800
  I've read some where those plumber sockets work well to remove oil pressure switches http://www.homedepot.com/p/Eastman-5-Piece-Plumber...
• A/C Fan Blower Switch
  Historical mailing list - Lund
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 04:20:25 -0700
  ...Since fan speed #3 doesn't work, I replaced the switch. But speed #3 still doesn't work. Any suggestions? Thanks, Bill Lund
• Re: Light switches
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 08:49:03 EST
  Sounds to me that your ignition switch is actually going bad or has a loose connection. Ken Wilford http://www.vanagain.com John 3...
• cruise control switches?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 10:57:33 -0800
  ...mounts and the tabs for the pedals that they might want to part with? How about the cruise control steering column switch set? dave
• lights in cigarette lighter /headlight switch
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Tue, 23 May 2000 16:54:27 -0400
  ...Is this supposed to be lighted with the dash lights?? Also should the headlight switch be illuminated? Thank you Karl.
• Re Rough idle,Hesitation,andBackfire
  Historical mailing list - John Mahnken
  Thu, 24 Oct 2002 19:06:05 -0400
  ...Could a bad Throttle switch cause these problems?I wouldn't think that backfire on deceleration could be caused by a faulty throttle switch...
• Re: vanagon headlight switch needed
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 24 Oct 2002 14:23:45 EDT
  ...Eastern Daylight Time, agondry@ATTBI.COM writes: > Does anyone have a spare headlight dash switch? > i have some if you need them. $15 ea.
• Removing the iginition switch
  Historical mailing list - Brent Berisford
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 12:01:42 -0500
  When drilling the hole for the igintion switch removal do I drill the hole from the top or bottom? Someone told me the side...
• Re: Headlight Switch - stuck on!
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Thu, 24 Mar 2005 04:23:14 -0500
  ...Pulled the switch but could not do anything to make it work again. I had to replace the swith with a spare I got...
• Re: Ignition Switch "Su" Power
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:32:24 -0800
  ...On 1/25/2013 5:01 PM, David Beierl wrote: > > SU is the name of the terminal on the ignition switch used for the...
• Disabling the fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 11:46:08 -0500
  Would it be possible to put a switch on the dash to disable the fuel pump? Assuming one could not locate the switch would...
• 91 Carat Fluorescent Lamp Switch
  Historical mailing list - Steve Drier
  Fri, 31 Aug 2007 22:23:33 EDT
  Need a replacement switch for the fluorescent lamp over the folding table. Can anybody suggest a source. Thanks. Steve ************************************** Get a sneak peek of...
• Re: Help me diagnose and fix no brake lights
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 9 Oct 2015 19:27:06 +0000
  ...let's call the brake switch connector closest to the wiring harness A, and the one furthest B. With both A and B disconnected...
• Re: Replacing pressure A/C Pressure switch w/o losing Freon
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:29:22 -0500
  ...Replacing pressure A/C Pressure switch w/o losing Freon >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > Can I take the pressure switch off the high pressure line in the DS...
• Re: SMART Keys and kill switches
  Historical mailing list - jdd
  Tue, 24 Apr 2007 08:12:09 -0400
  I want a kill switch that operates like a remote door switch .. I could then put the switch itself someplace really well hiding and...
• Re: Electrical question from the laziest guy in the room
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sun, 1 Dec 2013 17:27:21 -0800
  Oh yeah, I've replaced literally dozens of Mk1 Golf/Jetta/Scirocco ignitions switches, so I'm aware of the process, but was just...
• Re: I have a gas puzzler..
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Sat, 2 Oct 1999 11:00:15 -0600
  ...What fixed it was to replace the ignition switch (2 parts, cylinder and switch). In time the cylinder to switch connection gets loose and...
• Fwd: Re: Ignition Switch..HELP NOW PLEASE!
  Historical mailing list - j dunne
  Mon, 6 May 2002 11:33:59 -0700
  ...Ignition Switch..HELP NOW PLEASE! > To: Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM> > > I know this is heresy to many or even most listers, > but it...
• Re: Radiator Aux Cooling Fan 84 vs. 90 - compressor on for Aux Fan to kick-on with 90 model??
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Sun, 23 Aug 2015 10:59:39 -0400
  ...Most of the late vans use a single switch with multiple function often known as a trinary switch. Trinary switch functions Low pressure (lost...
• Re: lower grill on 84/non-stock radiator?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 30 Nov 1999 11:15:55 -0700
  Don't know what's in the Bentley diagram, but the switches on my '84 and 85 is on the driver's side (US...
• MORE info Re: headlights not working after towing???
  Historical mailing list - David Most
  Thu, 31 Jul 2003 20:42:38 -0600
  ...1) ignition switch 2) headlight switch 3) relay (not sure where this is located) 4) grounds I haven't done any formal checking other...
• Re: Rigging up spare Rear Defogger Switch to do other stuff
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 2 Apr 2020 15:40:30 -0700
  ...Notice the fog lights switch has indicator light recessed and fog light indicator protruding . They are visible in daylight, more so than I remembered...
• Idle too High on 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Michael & Carol Ostrouch
  Sat, 17 Jul 1999 21:51:05 -0400
  ...Surging, stalling and erratic idling can all be caused by a maladjusted switch. 2 Unplug the connector from the throttle valve switch. Connect an...
• Re: 86 vanagon Oil Pressure Switch
  Historical mailing list - clerkin
  Thu, 12 Jul 2001 14:28:53 -0500
  Well I got the right switch (the gray one) but I can't seem to figure out where it goes. Do you access it...
• headlight dimmer
  Historical mailing list - Sideshow Bob
  Sat, 6 May 1995 23:43:53 -0400 (EDT)
  so, in an attempt to remedy my missing dimmer, i dissassembled the turn signal/dimmer switch. if you ever decide you might want to...
• Re: back-up lights inop.
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Wed, 21 Jul 1999 12:12:30 -0600
  ...I believe it is the switch, located on the left side of the trans, opposite of where the shift linkage inserts. If my test...
• Headlights, Fans not working - Resolution
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 04:37:38 GMT
  ...We thought it tested OK, and were playing with the load reduction relay and the dimmer switch, but - it was the ignition switch all...
• Re: [follow-up] Tool for fan temp switch removal?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 8 Aug 2006 14:59:25 -0700
  ...it was > very difficult to source a 29mm "deep socket" for the fan temp switch. > I was about to use a Snap-On connection...
• oil pressure problems,still
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Tue, 10 Oct 2006 13:43:26 -0700
  ...should I ?? I am still believing that I have a bad switch and good pressure.I tested the switch without the wire. Wont go...
• Re: Somewhat ignorant oil pressure switch question..
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Thu, 3 Jul 2008 15:15:25 -0300
  I believe the dual terminal sender has the low pressure switch set at .5 bar. This will make your oil light flicker at idle...
• Re: electrical question - ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:56:09 -0600
  ...but from what I can gather from the replies, I need to change the electrical switch only (on the left in neils image(thanks...
• Re: stereo power comsumption
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 24 May 2009 08:42:02 -0700
  The trouble with a true 'off' switch for my stereo is the settings are lost when it is truely powered down. So every time...
• Re: Combo Driving and Fog Light Hookup
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Thu, 3 May 2001 10:44:54 -0700
  ...The > switch has two positions like the headlight switch has for park light and > headlights. > I've got the lights working but I know...
• Re: Projektzwo Fog light question
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 23 Jul 2002 15:39:45 -0400
  ...I do have one question. > > Would anyone know, if these lights will work in conjunction with the OEM > light switch? When I turn my...
• Re: Yeppers -- failed oil pressure switch alright.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 May 2011 14:50:23 -0400
  ...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: 85 Vanagon GL Lights Issue
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 3 May 2005 23:59:37 -0400
  ...Seems like a switch issue to me. ::: :::Anybody have this happen and know a good fix. Do I have to replace the :::whole switch...
• Re: Switched 12V power in Engine compartment and hall unit to ecu question. (1984 van)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 13:26:57 -0400
  ...Where is there a good switched power in the engine compartment > > > > 2.when the power is switched on, pins 1 and 13 see 12v...
• Re: Aux battery tyro
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 21 Feb 2007 10:15:11 -0800
  ...The battery switch method works fine for lots of people as well. It is just a more cumbersome way to do it and pointless...
• Re: Electrical issues
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 9 Jan 2016 10:29:17 -0500
  At 06:17 PM 1/8/2016, Aaron wrote: >The switch is in the way. Was hoping it was known issue so I >wouldn...
• 1988 GL - Headlights out - need wiring circuit diagrams
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 28 Dec 2012 10:19:09 -0600
  ...Did the test for the ignition switch and re-placed with new - which did not work either. So now two switches - neither work, AND...
• Re: throttle valve switch
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 Feb 95 13:41:49 EST
  Is this the full throttle switch which sits atop the throttle andis connected to a small black box? If so there was a mini...
• Re: throttle bodies - older motor with 85 tb??
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Apr 1997 12:12:44 -0500 (EST)
  ...Mine is a very late '85 build. >> Mine is late 85 build and the single switch is Underneath a plate located directly under the...
• power window parts wanted
  Historical mailing list - Greg Vaughn
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 07:11:39 -0800
  ...Nothing happens pushing either the switch on the passenger door or the switch on the driver door, so apparently it is not just the...
• Mystery ring is...
  Historical mailing list - Tim Spotted Wolf
  Fri, 24 May 2002 16:12:54 -0400
  ...I found that if you take a light switch knob (one that lights up) and unscrew it, it will screw into the center of...
• windshield wiper switch repair ????
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 7 May 2004 08:25:53 -0700
  ...Can someone please point me to the "How to" URL for R&Ring the windshield wiper switch. Sometimes it works, some times it does...
• Re: 86 vanagon Oil Pressure Switch
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 18:49:10 -0700
  ...86 vanagon Oil Pressure Switch > Why are there two switches? Which one is the proper switch to have for a 1986 > VW vanagon? > > Thanks...
• starting problem
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Fri, 19 Oct 2018 08:35:21 -0700
  ...If not, he says starter, if yes, he says ignition switch. He states that the steering column ignition switch looks fine (not discolored as...
• Re: Blinker question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 7 Jun 2011 23:08:49 -0400
  ...The emergency switch has two power input terminals, red/white from the 30 (always on) circuit and black/blue from the 15 (ignition switched...
• RE:Engine Surges
  Historical mailing list - Mike Plickys
  14 Jan 95 21:32:24 EST
  ...First, i would check the throttle valve switch. The location of the switches varied slightly from year to year but all are located somewhere...
• starting problems
  Historical mailing list - Colin Rogers
  Fri, 29 Aug 1997 20:23:24 -0700
  ...Then pulled plug partially off to test for voltage across the switch in the start position, and when I turned the switch to start...
• Re: Headlight switch help
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 2 Jan 2005 09:48:10 -0800
  ...Headlight switch help The switch for the headlights on my 87 Westy has become stuck in the "on" position. Is there any way to...