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Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 2 Jul 2014 19:39:12 -0700
...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: rekeying the locks - where to buy the tabs
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sat, 1 Nov 2014 15:39:38 -0700
...then now I have to use at least 2 keys to open different doors and ignition not counting the gas cap.. I want to...
Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 27 Aug 2012 03:42:55 -0400
...On the 1.9l it only does the fuel injection; ignition drive is handled by a separate ignition module and the distributor has conventional...
Re: Fwd: Westfalia refrigerator issues
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 24 May 2011 22:52:13 -0400
...I thought I >was, with the pump, operating both air and piezo ignition. I have >had the refrigerator out and cleaned it. (Nasty job...
Re: ECU and starting question
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 15:06:39 -0700
...This pin > > > also has a wire that connects itself to the ignition coil's terminal #15. On the > > > diagram the wire that feeds the...
Re: Digifant Fuel System Troubleshooting Experience
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Tue, 12 May 2009 07:53:17 -0400
...but its a fast test. > > So I set up and turned on the ignition, the fuel pump runs continuously and > doesn't turn off...
troubleshooting a starting problem
Historical mailing list - Ben S
Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:05:48 -0800
...primary and secondary dc resistance were also in spec on the ignition coil. my engine has 175k on the clock. my ignition wires are...
Re: AC & Windows Went Out
Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
Mon, 27 Jul 2020 04:26:36 -0700
...Fuse 12 feeds G1 and G3 Mark Raimund Feussner wrote: > They probably share a common fuse in the front fuseblock for ignition. > > Ignition is...
Re: '88 GL intermittent ignition miss (second update)
Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
Mon, 25 Nov 2013 10:16:28 -0700
...Did you know the key-on power (terminal 15) from the ignition switch goes first to the headlight switch?  It branches on from...
87 Syncro - Vanagon-type Syndrome and Questions
Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:52:31 -0500
...Another time I had this same problem it turned out to be the ignition coil going bad, so definitely check that too. And another...
Re: Ignition Switch Housing Removal
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 10 Dec 2012 14:43:23 -0800
...On 12/9/2012 5:23 PM, JRodgers wrote: > Gotta change the ignition switch. Everything removed right down to the > housing - nothing left to...
Re: 85 Vangon revs drops, revs drops, revs drops, and then dies after a few minutes of this cycle
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:18:04 -0500
...If yes, shut off ignition and check for zero ohms between pin two and ECU connector pin 15. If ok, find a working ECU...
Re: VANAGON digest 1372
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 26 May 97 08:44:08 CDT
...an old porsche mechanic that i used to see told me that he thought it depended on the individual electrical components in the ignition...
Thieves have key, part 2: Anyone have scans of instructions for pulling lock cylinders?
Historical mailing list - K. Taylor
Thu, 31 Aug 2000 19:04:50 -0700
...I called several locksmiths today to check prices on re-keying the four locks and the ignition. If I have them remove the locks...
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: Signal flasher problem
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 15 Jul 2001 20:11:42 -0500
I'd look for something in the ignition circuit since the turn signals aren't active when the ignition is off. OR they're...
Re: Ignition Kill Switch
Historical mailing list - jbange
Thu, 4 Nov 2004 22:54:52 -0800
At 09:33 PM 11/4/2004, you wrote: >Push the button and the system is activated, the >current is cut to your ignition...
Re: Mysterious short circuit
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Sat, 5 Mar 2005 19:32:27 -0800
...I checked behind the ignition switch and all is OK. At the clutch end both wires are red but through the black sleeve at...
Upper steering column grease recommendation and what else to do while replacing ignition switch
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:31:35 -0500
I am replacing my ignition switch since mine has almost 300k on it and it's just a good idea IMHO. The part is...
Re: Ignition Switches and Hot Start Relay and Starter Motors (long)
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Thu, 8 Sep 2016 13:45:42 -0600
...I think this subtle design feature as well as the black glass-filled (I think) nylon lower half of the ignition switch makes the...
Re: Headlight relay setup not working in 89 Westy
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Fri, 7 May 2004 10:30:39 -0700
...I > > followed the instructions without problems until I got to the part where I > > have to access wires exiting the ignition. Both the kit...
Digijet ignition clarification Q
Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
Sun, 13 Mar 2005 16:41:11 -0800
...My 2.3wbx is just a stroked out 2.1, and to make things more exciting, it is using the 1.9 ignition system...
Re: Wafers for locks
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 7 Apr 2019 21:29:02 -0400
...Later ones I vaguly think 87 on often had one that would work with the ignition key. Then, many people will say, but my...
Re: Electric problem in 2.1l
Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:31:59 -0700
...SO I will probably now go ahead and buy this #8 relay as well as the ignition switch and then see what fixes it...
Re: esoteric question about 1.9 distributor
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 19 Oct 2014 10:36:41 -0400
...esoteric question about 1.9 distributor The severely retarded ignition at idle does nothing for performance, it only exists for emission control. It is...
Re: No spark, clueless
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 29 May 2013 23:51:50 -0400
Being an "86 there are three major components needed for ignition. The most important is the ignition coil itself. On occasion they do fail...
Re: Running on 3 Cylinders
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:33:31 -0700
...marginal ignition comes to mind.. when ign coils are 25 yrs old, I like to replace them ... cause they gotta be due ....they don...
Re: Warning lights problem(s)
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 1 Jan 2002 15:59:47 -0500
...the coolant level warning light blinks whenever the ignition >is switched on and the oil light blinks on as I switch the ignition on...
Re: Broke down in Omaha
Historical mailing list - Kragen Sitaker
Sat, 24 Jun 2006 14:52:17 -0400
...Is ignition timing advanced too much? Well, the exhaust smells like unburned hydrocarbons, and I imagine it wouldn't smell like that if it...
Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 9 Oct 2008 13:43:03 -0700
...that's where I am going now! > im going to do a continuity test on all the ignition controll wires, then > check connections > > But...
Daytime Running Lights
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Fri, 7 Jul 2023 12:05:46 -0700
...Does anyone know how to do wiring so the parking lights turn ON automatically when the ignition is ON - or have a link on...
Re: 'green glow'
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Tue, 14 Apr 2020 08:36:31 -0700
hi, I'd suggest you to check the ignition switch and the harness/connectors going into it. It's under the steering column near...
Re: Passed Smog Test! (one more question)
Historical mailing list - Rodney L. Boleyn
Thu, 08 Feb 1996 07:55:30 -0500
...computer told the technician to look for in the Visual > Inspection: > ... > Ignition Spark Controls > Carburetor Oh, yeah, one more question: How do they know...
Ignition wires
Historical mailing list
Sun, 23 Feb 1997 18:26:30 -0500 (EST)
I've been informed that a set of Bosch wires costs only 22 dollars. I had been told one person paid $80 and was...
Re: ignition key sticks
Historical mailing list
Fri, 27 Sep 1996 10:10:36 +0200
This happened to me by using a rebuilt key. It wasn't made right and the key didn't slip deep enough into the...
Re: replacing ignition switch
Historical mailing list - mchan
Sun, 30 Aug 1998 00:30:18 -0700
Tyrone You forgot charlie.:>) I replaced the switch once in 15 years. Maybe the switch is not German quality.And besides didn't I...
Re: spark plugs: 8 plugs in a 4-banger!
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Thu, 7 Sep 2000 14:19:21 -0700
how is that set up? dual ignitions/coils/distributors? or just one setup with 2 leads for each cylinder at the distributor? ===== Sudhir Desai...
Re: Timing theory
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Fri, 20 Apr 2001 14:12:26 -0700
Blake, For a decent description of how the ignition system works, point your browser to <http://greenmini.mrbean.net.au/~rover/ketterin.htm> Replace...
Re: [Re: Engine Computer Software Glitch???]
Historical mailing list - Fred S.
Mon, 28 May 2001 23:14:40 MDT
...Sync miss was a problem I remember happening with early electronic ignition systems that would affect a narrow range of RPM(did I say...
Re: Electrical Saga Continues
Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
Sat, 16 Mar 2002 10:32:10 EST
Also, as a means of simulating the action of the distributor I pulled the distributor with the wire to the ignition module attached, key...
not a fuse--wipers/heaters still not working
Historical mailing list - kurt stoppkotte
Fri, 15 Feb 2002 15:11:00 -0500
thanks to everyone for their help, but i triple checked and it is definately not a fuse...any ideas? someone had mentioned the ignition...
ebay parts picture question
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Tue, 21 May 2002 10:27:02 -0700
...Is this an electronic ignition module off an earlier vanagon? thanks gary http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1830836204 __________________________________________________ Do...
Re: X relay
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 7 Jul 2002 01:26:29 -0400
...So now I have to look for what's >turning either 85 or 86 on besides the ignition switch? You got it. Look for...
Re: glad to meet you
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 25 Nov 2002 21:43:37 -0600
Any suggestions ?Or should I take these questions to a Golf-Jetta list? -------------------- It could be something as simple as your ignition switch. Since...
No Start!
Historical mailing list - Will
Fri, 27 Jun 2003 20:56:11 -0400
...Have I fried something in the ignition system while leaving the key on for such a long time? Your help will be greatly appreciated...
Re: Electrical Help Needed
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Sat, 29 Nov 2003 23:35:25 -0500
...Far more likely it is the ignition switch. It's an easy part to replace (I've done two already, separate Vanagons).
tune-up 20 ?'s
Historical mailing list - Higginbotham, David A.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003 12:05:52 -0500
...and condenser? How about plug wires? Is there an aftermarket electronic ignition upgrade for the Vanagon? Has anyone done it? Do you like it...
What is a Hard Start Relay Kit? Who sells them?
Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
Thu, 24 Jun 2004 05:27:20 -0700
...One of the List Members mentioned the solution to my Ignition Switch Mystery (see my previous post) might be a Hard Start Relay Kit...
Hot start problem
Historical mailing list - KK AL
Mon, 14 Feb 2011 13:19:30 -0800
...We replaced the battery, starter and ignition switch. It solved the problem for a while but it's happening again. Any ideas on what...
cleaning grounding points was Re: Trip Report - Toronto Canada to Mexico and Return
Historical mailing list - TC
Wed, 8 Mar 2006 08:47:40 -0800
...up I spray the grounding points with somthing like this plastic ignition spray, that should protect from corrosions for a number of years http...
Ignition wiring plug shield Removal
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 27 Sep 2006 19:54:21 -0500
Anyone know of any tricks to get the metal shields off the sparkplugs??? I need to change the plugs and for the life of...
Re: Current Draw?
Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
Tue, 29 May 2007 00:14:32 -0500
...draw on the main (starter) > battery with nothing running BUT the ignition switch turned to on? > That's engine not running. My gut feeling...
Re: No fuel line pressure when off???
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Mon, 8 Sep 2008 20:46:01 -0400
...wrote... >As soon as the cranking of the motor stops, (ignition coil disabled) >the pressure drops rapidly. >A leaking injector? If it starts OK...
Re: 84 Westy Fuel Pump Problem
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sat, 11 Jun 2011 21:51:59 -0700
Hi Nirav, � The ECU controls the fuel pump negative ground side.The ignition switch sends 12 volts to the ECU when switched on. You...
Re: Refrigerator Ignition System(s)
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:52:27 EST
...I press the ignition button, and there is a single piezo spark. In a couple of posts, one recently, there was a reference to...
Re: Plastic bag over distributor..
Historical mailing list - sstones
Sun, 12 Nov 1995 14:06:28 -0500 (EST)
...My '90 has a black plastic bag that is designed to fit over > the distributor, and ignition leads. It has elastic at the bottom...
Re: Help No Power 1.9L HELP REQUESTED!!!
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Mon, 26 Apr 1999 07:28:24 -0400
...That leaves exhaust, fuel and ignition. You have done some work to the ignition, form the symptoms you describe, timing *could* cause this...but...
Ignition Switch & CV question
Historical mailing list - Connal Hughes
Thu, 11 Nov 1999 13:51:38 EST
...failure? Also, following posted advice, I'm going to switch the ignition switch on the van, hoping that will solve the problem of my...
Re: First Really Cold Day - Starter Dead
Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
Wed, 31 Jan 2007 09:13:30 -0600
...Just dead this morning. > > Could this really be the starter, or a sneak attack by the ignition > switch in cold weather brought on by...
Re: Engine hesitation -- Need Help!
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Sat, 14 Aug 1999 18:04:38 -0400
...It has to be one or a combination of three things. (A) the ignition system, (2) the fuel injection system, or (III) a bad...