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• Re: Remote Starter Switch Wire-up for '88GL
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:28:56 -0400
  ...Normally you'd connect your >remote starter switch between that hot post and your cheater wire. I just I have to disagree here. It...
• Re: A/C part # 357 959 139B-hi/lo switch
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:09:42 -0400
  ...Thanks, Michael. >http://www.oeveedub.com/vw/vanagon-switches/357-959-139B.html Oops, you're talking about a pressure switch. Nope, if you...
• Re: Replacing pressure A/C Pressure switch w/o losing Freon
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:28:22 -0700
  ...Replacing pressure A/C Pressure switch w/o losing Freon BE VERY CAREFULL! There will be about 270 liters of oily freon gas blowing...
• Re: Status: vw foglight switch kit ZVW 123 251
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 09:29:08 +0100
  ...They eagerly >substituted the kit with the three position switch >by itself; no bulb and no socket. >The whole kit (piece-by-piece) cost...
• Re: backup light switch
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Thu, 10 Oct 2002 20:54:16 -0400
  ...Where the heck is the > switch for the backup lights (86 Syncro) TIA > > Roger VanTill > 89 Westy "The Moose Lounge" > 86 Syncro > 92 Escort...
• Re: front headlights not working.... (long winded again)
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 10:24:01 EST
  ...Hi Folks, Even with two headlight relays my light switch get warm? Is there a way to upgrade the switch? John C...
• Re: Headlight Upgrade Dilemma
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:22:22 -0700
  ...The two relay method protects the hi/lo switch as well as the ignition switch and headlight switch. If the bulbs are changed to...
• turn signal mystery solved!
  Historical mailing list - Linda J. Bartnik
  05 Mar 96 17:41:43 EST
  ...1 hazard flasher/turn signal relay -- $12.98 1 turn signal switch -- $78.95 1 hazard flasher switch -- $39.95 1 Box fuses -- $1...
• Status: vw foglight switch kit ZVW 123 251
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Mar 1999 16:08:06 -0600
  ...They eagerly substituted the kit with the three position switch by itself; no bulb and no socket. When I went to pick up the...
• Re: remove ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 17:41:23 -0400
  Check Ken Wilford's web page for the procedure "How-to Replace the ignition switch on a Vanagon" http://www.vanagain.com/disc2_frm...
• Re: Fridge ?
  Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
  Sun, 15 Jun 1997 15:46:05 -0400
  ...That switch is a thermo switch, and turns on the fan when the fins get to a certain temperature. The fan is always connected...
• Re: Backup light switch malfunction - blinking backup lights when shifting
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 22:06:39 -0600
  ...I suspected it might be a simple adjustment in the >>position of the switch. I tried shimming the switch out a bit with an...
• Re: hazard switch
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Thu, 24 Mar 2022 15:23:26 -0700
  ...It may be >> available. >> >> On Wed, Mar 23, 2022, 11:43 AM Tom C <thomas.casal@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Hey Guys, >>> >>> My Hazard switch...
• Re: '85 vanagon fuse #14 - again
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:24:35 -0700
  ...Re: '85 vanagon fuse #14 - again | |hi all, |re |"I didn't think VW would make a different |switch for vans with rear wipers...
• Fridge ?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Jun 1997 00:08:45 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Switched to 12V for trip worked great again I then switched to propane when I arrived, no problems. My question is about the switch...
• Re: Rocker Switch for Fog Lights
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 12:09:12 -0700
  ...There are the 2 > switches on top, then the hole in the third spot. > Might I be missing a > switch to something that I...
• Re: How do you replace the electical switch on the bottom of the lock cylinder?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 20:58:29 -0500
  Here's a writeup on changing the ignition switch from "Ask Ken" on the Vanagain site: http://www.vanagain.com/how2ign.htm Mike David...
• Re: drool...drool
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 31 Jan 2004 12:21:42 -0600
  > Anyone wire the factory fog light switch so that the fogs go on only > with low beams or all the time - depending on the...
• Re: 91(bus) dead on the freeway tech expertise needed !
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Wed, 28 Jan 2004 18:30:13 EST
  ...12v at the key switch. It seems to be working. I both checked the voltage at #4 relay slot, and replaced the switch, as...
• Re: Replacing pressure A/C Pressure switch w/o losing Freon
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:52:45 -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: Switch Question
  Historical mailing list - James Ogul
  Tue, 13 Aug 2013 11:53:25 -0400
  ...Jim On Aug 13, 2013, at 11:07 AM, MICHAEL H <vwdash80@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > Jim - if it's the main fan control switch...
• Re: Reverse Lights
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 12 May 2006 17:38:51 -0400
  Those 2 wires plug onto the terminals of the backup light switch. If the lights are staying on, then the switch isn't returning...
• Re: Instrument cluster light issues
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Mon, 17 May 2021 21:48:09 -0400
  ...going from the light switch instrument cluster adjuster > to the blue grey wire that connects near the rear defroster switch and the > heater adjuster...
• '86 Fried AC/switch-solutions??
  Historical mailing list - Eric Pickering
  Thu, 23 Apr 1998 22:52:47 -0500
  ...Fortunately I had an '83 GTI that didn't have AC but had the switch. So I switched them. All works now but the...
• Re: AC/ Radiator Fan Switch Question
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 12 Jul 1998 21:10:41 EDT
  ...Am I missing something here? When I switch on the >AC >in my 85 Jetta Turbo Diesel the raditor fan comes on right away...
• Re: Electrical weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 21 Jul 1999 21:19:59 -0400
  Yup! the ignition switch controls all you mentioned and the rear heater fan if memory serves. Bright flashers overide the switch. BTDT mike 87...
• Re: Brake Light Switch?
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Wed, 10 Oct 2001 08:30:56 -0400
  ...Possible suggestions for causes of the problem included low brake fluid, old brake fluid causing corrosion on switches, improper grounding, and poor continuity in...
• Re: starter wiring
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Thu, 25 Apr 2002 17:49:17 -0700
  ...Or, it could be the switch that controls > whether I'm in park or neutral on my automatic transmission. I have this problem also...
• Re: electric mirror trouble...
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 30 May 2005 01:47:39 -0400
  Check to make sure that the connector to the switch is correctly (and fully) inserted. On May 29, 2005, at 11:52 PM, Paul...
• AC switch '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:28:59 -0700
  ...I need to reconnect those wires, and Bentley is no help, only showing a non-Westy setup, and not showing the switch at all...
• Re: Strange switch near sink
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 18:48:06 -0700
  ...Does anyone know? > > > See photo here: > http://www.takingflight.net/images/switch.jpg > > > > > > Thanks, > > > Paul > > > > > > > > > -- > Jake > 1984 Vanagon GL > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" > www...
• Re: Burnt Wires!!-Please look and advise
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sun, 14 Dec 2008 11:52:21 -0800
  I'm pretty sure the switch is to tell the ECU that there's an added load (from the power steering pump), so it...
• passenger side power window problem
  Historical mailing list - Francis Bouchard
  Sun, 1 Nov 2009 20:20:47 -0500
  ...1- Can it just be the wiring ? 2- Is it the switch (how to test)? 3- if it is the switch, can the driver...
• Re: Low RPM drift/surge, what is it?
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Mon, 25 Nov 1996 23:47:37 -0500 (EST)
  ...There is a updated switch you need from the dealer. I have not found any of the original switchs working! Eric Zeno
• Re: Best Hatch Struts???
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 5 Oct 1998 13:38:18 EDT
  In a message dated 10/4/98 10:27:32 AM, lindgre@ONLINE.NO writes: > Just exactly where is the switch mounted? I need...
• more Vanagon stuff FS: addendum
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Sep 2000 14:08:30 EDT
  ...grey vanagon front seat parts, seatback, seatbottom, etc - dash switches, fan switches, light switches, etc -fuel pumps -complete engine wiring harness for '80-'83...
• Re: Window molding question & Hazard switch update & Oil pressure buzzer (long).
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 16 Nov 2003 02:50:55 -0500
  On Sat, 15 Nov 2003, Joe in NH wrote: > I replaced my hazard switch today and I now have both right and left > side...
• Re: Power window switches on my 91 Vanagon Weekender repeatedly fail
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Mon, 9 Aug 2004 20:56:41 -0700
  ...Power window switches on my 91 Vanagon Weekender repeatedly fail > First set lasted 13 years. Replacements fail within days (toggle > misaligns and will not...
• Re: FS: power windows - possible retrofit??
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jan 2005 11:22:22 EST
  ...I do not > have the door switches, but I believe someone on the > list(Chris?) has a set for sale. > > yes i have power...
• Coolant pressure tank level switch o-ring size
  Historical mailing list - Bob Clemmer
  Wed, 20 Sep 2023 08:18:59 -0400
  91 2.1 automatic Anyone want to take a WAG as to what size o-ring is on the level switch on the coolant...
• Re: ... and onto the next thing ...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 7 Sep 2014 18:07:57 -0700
  Yes, some Jettas use the same switch as Vanagons. 020 941 521A Mark Roy Nicholl wrote: > Ok ... pulled it. It looks like the same...
• Re: looking for the rear heater switch/dial
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:43:02 -0700
  ...Mark Harry Hoffman wrote: > Hi All, > > I'm trying to find a replacement for the dial/switch to control the rear > heater fan. > > Anyone...
• more bulbs...
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 17 Nov 1999 16:07:47 -0800
  ...The headlight switch? The emergency brake spot... above the headlight switch? The rear heater fan speed selector? Thanks Bill 90 Westy Syncro
• Re: Help with deceleration making a bucking VAN
  Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 14:41:25 EDT
  Check your throtle position switch under the throtle body-it is very sensitive. Sometimes the cams get dirty or wear and the switch goes...
• FS throttle body w/ throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Brian Yonker
  Mon, 12 Feb 2001 16:36:25 -0500
  I also have a good used working throttle body with the throttle switch that works from my 87 for sale for $30 plus shipping...
• Re: Location of auto tranny reverse switch
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 08:32:09 -0600
  The switch is in the console nest to the shift lever. Steve Sandlin http://www.steveslockshop.com '84 Wolfsburg Westy '79 Transporter '00 New...
• Ignition Switch Installed - still no start
  Historical mailing list - van man
  Sun, 30 Sep 2001 18:30:47 -0700
  ...New starter, new ignition switch. Battery is charged. still no start. anyone have any other advice? This is killing me. jeff __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo...
• What about us?: H2O tank senders solved!
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 7 Jan 2000 15:29:21 -0500
  ...The top switch is normally open and the bottom switch is normally closed. The two foils are shorted together below the bottom resistor/switch...
• Re: Starter Behavior
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 12:25:47 -0800
  Bentley wiring diagram page 97.220 has the switch you seek for 90/91. Mark dan kapeller wrote: > This all sounds so familiar.... > > Three...
• Re: PS Pump switch high idle question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 6 Jan 2017 17:19:58 -0500
  Connecting the PS switch changes nothing until the switch closes; then it applies 12V to the line. If anything, connecting the switch makes the...
• Electrical Chaos
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 10 Sep 2006 14:08:42 -0500
  ...Which wire goes to which terminal on the pressure switch. There are no marks on the switch - either the one I took off or...
• Re: LVC. Stereo Wiring: switch to prohibit battery drain
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 16 Jul 2017 23:44:27 -0700
  Ya, the way I ended up doing this was to wire the "new" head unit and amp memory + and switched + wire to B+ This...
• Re: How to make an A/C compressor on indicator light
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sat, 25 Jul 2009 18:21:01 -0400
  ...To monitor the pressure, use the same type of led across the terminals of the pressure switch. The pressure switch is a normally closed...
• Re: Strange switch near sink
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Thu, 9 Aug 2007 15:11:01 -0700
  Paul, it's a darn nice switch. Put a sign on it that says "Don't Touch" and be proud of what you've...
• Re: Low Temp Radiator Thermo Switch "Better"?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Thu, 24 May 2012 20:53:02 -0400
  ...But I admit I've been contemplating a low-temp or manual override fan switch. My thought process is that yes, the van's...
• Cleaning electric mirror switch and increasing mirror adjustment range
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 19:47:21 -0400
  Recently, the switch which controls the adjustment on the outside mirrors on my '91 westy quit working after working sporadically for awhile. I searched...
• To test a Thermo time switch, air-cooled
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Fri, 9 Dec 2016 16:33:20 -0800
  ...I am to test the Thermo time switch. I can’t find instruction in the “Bible”, only to test the wire that leads to...
• Re: Backup lights not working
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Fri, 27 Sep 2013 09:14:49 -0700
  Short the two wires together that plug into the backup light switch. If the light work, bad switch. Good Luck. -Dick- On Fri, Sep...
• Re: Will this work for a rear bright light that works only in reverse?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 31 Jul 2013 19:24:13 -0500
  ...Take the 86 feed from the backup light switched circuit. > Run the 85 terminal up forward and use your selector switch to ground it...
• Re: Front Fan Switch for '82 needed
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 10 Oct 2007 08:43:30 -0700
  For the switch, look here: http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8030 For the knob, new ones I've only been able...