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• Re: Heat shrink connectors with solder ring in the middle. Tried 'em
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Mon, 20 May 2019 10:52:32 -0500
  ...just one of many choices. < https://www.amazon.com/Kuject-Connectors-Waterproof-Electrical-Automotive/dp/B073RMRCC3/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1T97WRUB19CTU&keywords=heat...
• Re: High quality two pole 60A wiring connectors
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:36:06 -0700
  I have been looking for a suitable connector to mount on the aft bulkhead of the engine battery compartment to use for jumping and...
• Mystery wires/connector Canadian 83.5 wbx
  Historical mailing list - Don
  Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:58:06 -0600
  ...In the process I came across a mystery connector hanging freely behind the engine, It is a T2 (two prong connector, female) with white...
• Re: looking for a source for temp 2/temperature gauge sending unit connectors
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 12 Jan 2013 12:02:57 -0800
  For certain connectors, a VW specific shop might have replacement leads with the metal terminal already crimped on. This is what i found for...
• Brake Light Switch: Push-on Connector Disintegrated. Corrode? Hi Watt Brake Lights?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 30 Apr 2011 09:50:45 -0700
  ...push-on connector at brake light switch came loose, dangled, shorted to ground when disturbed. Pic of failed push-on connector: *http://tinyurl.com...
• Alternate to "cheapo-splice" routine?
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Thu, 16 Apr 1998 10:05:57 -0400
  I just bought a $40 "generic" Bosch O2 three-wire sensor -- the one with the wierd connector. Rather than splice the wires (the standard...
• Cleaning contacts/Oil light buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:11:39 -0700
  After the coments recently about cleaning up corroded connectors, yesterday I did. Esp. the shielded not sealed ones that I havn't checked. Some...
• 87 Vanagon 2.1 fuel injection wire harness G1 butt connector
  Historical mailing list - Boucheron
  Fri, 6 May 2011 14:49:06 -0400
  Does anyone know the location of the G1 butt connector inside the fuel injection wire harness? Stock 87 Vanagon 2.1. Started out as...
• Re: How to remove wires from headlight switch plug?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 6 Aug 2012 20:45:43 -0700
  ...I've used a jeweler's screwdriver, coming in from the connector side. Stuart '85 Westy -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: Hall Sender connector socket - replace part/whole?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 13 Aug 2010 20:12:26 -0500
  ...Since the whole connector is held in place with a > zip tie, I'm guessing that it's been in less-than-perfect condition...
• Re: Black wire by water tank...
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:00:48 -0400
  ...Water pump is red from kitchen fuse to LED panel connector pin 4, jumpered to pin 1 (because the earliest LED panels had a...
• Re: type of connector?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 25 May 2012 12:52:51 -0400
  On 5/25/2012 8:23 AM, pickle vanagon wrote: > What is the name of the connector type used on the fuel injectors / Temp...
• Long and Boring Report: Why my Vanagon conversion (Jetta) wouldn't start
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:44:43 -0700
  ...I should mention that for the most part, one is tracing wires to/from the ECU connector or the 28 pin connector. I found...
• Re: Digifant Hall Sender Question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 2 Jun 1998 21:08:53 -0700
  On Wed, 3 Jun 1998, Sam Bateman wrote: > I have broken the plastic connector on the Hall Sender unit on my '87 Vanagon > (don...
• Re: 84 westy - drivers window - chrome 2 inch connector
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Wed, 29 Sep 2004 08:21:22 -0700
  ...84 westy - drivers window - chrome 2 inch connector > Looking for the 2 inch chrome connector piece that connects bottom window > rubber strip with the...
• Re: Digitool diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 07:51:36 -0800
  ...The only advantage this would > > Ken, the "shunt connector" would simply be a male-female pair of the exact > connector that the ECU already...
• Westy Water Inlet Connector Question
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Thu, 19 Feb 2004 21:04:31 -0500
  ...I've tried the type for garden hoses and they will not fit in the female connector on the inlet on the van. Is...
• What is this connector??
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 15:04:11 -0400
  ...While muckin about 'under the hood' of my air cooled, FI, I came across a wire and connector that I cannot identify. Perhaps someone...
• Re: unexplained power loss - help!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 18 Apr 2007 20:19:38 -0400
  John Lauterbach wrote: > Has anyone checked the connector at the end of the sparkplug wire for > corrosion where it goes over #3 plug? A...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:58:08 -0700
  ...Besides, I have a thing about avoiding output connectors as inputs when connectors are sexed. Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the...
• Re: Broken down travelers need help ASAP
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 17 Aug 2013 01:36:45 -0400
  ...These shrink connectors fitted down inside the connector body and I shrank the parts that protruded; the solder melted and reinforced the wires at...
• Re: Headlight Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 15 Sep 1999 00:47:02 +0200
  Yi-Ruey Wei wrote: > Which means you should > be able to get these receptacle/connector AND rubber cap/seals (to cover up > the receptacle...
• Urgent help: fried head light switch and connector
  Historical mailing list - Jaime Forero
  Fri, 5 Oct 2012 10:50:07 -0500
  ...Does anyone know where I might find a used switch and a connector? My Vanagon is a 1991 model.
• Re: Quick, cheap and easy headlight relay
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 14:38:41 -0800
  ...One connector plugs into the multiple ground connector behind the > fuseblock, the other connector plugs into the ground terminal (pin 86) of the > relay...
• Re: How to remove wires from headlight switch plug?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 6 Aug 2012 20:25:27 -0700
  ...When raised, that tab bumps up against a step which keeps the connector from pulling out of the block. This type of connector is...
• Re: High quality two pole 60A wiring connectors
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 13 Sep 2011 23:34:56 -0400
  ...If anyone can recommend a good connector, it would be swell to >> hear about it. >> > > Try these: http://www.powerwerx.com/anderson-powerpoles/ > I...
• Re: turn key, wait for turn-over
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 6 Apr 2007 19:39:01 -0400
  ...after cleaning the male connector to shiny bright. 1. Clean the above mentioned connectors. 2. Remove and clean the battery post connectors (leave the...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome Fix: 10 Volt Capacitor OK?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 12 Jun 2012 08:24:30 -0700
  ...New plan is to solder them at leads pre connector. > Neil, there is more room to work and a larger area for the capacitors...
• Re: Headlight improvements ?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 1 Nov 2000 13:20:01 EST
  In a message dated 11/1/00 12:24:06 PM, wdavidson@THEGRID.NET writes: << used crimp connector & soldered >> Bill, I can appreciate your...
• Re: Digijet rough/wandering idle and bucking at slower speeds
  Historical mailing list - George Laubach
  Thu, 26 Sep 2013 22:48:36 -0500
  Thanks Jim for confirmation that jiggling ECU connector should not impact "idle-ability". The fact that I do indeed experience "junk" when I jiggle...
• Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 11:17:59 -0800
  ...OBDII Scanner Compatible Data Connector >> New Knock Control Unit >> New Knock Sensor >> Vehicle Connections and Fuses >> Coolant Temp Connector [Uses Original Coolant Sender] >> Engine...
• Re: Power Lock Motors (Cycling problem)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Gilbert
  Fri, 3 Sep 1999 10:27:38 -0700
  ...This allowed the connector from the sliding door to make contact with the connector on the body and solved the problem briefly. Turns out...
• Re: Male connector
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 10 Jan 2011 21:32:49 -0800
  ...Male connector At 11:04 PM 1/10/2011, Zolly wrote: >I'm looking for the male spade connector that slides into the plastic...
• Re: loose blade conncectors
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:11:09 -0700
  ...I like to replace spade and ring connectors with the better quality AMP versions we use in the aircraft. Here's one source: http...
• Advice on Power Mirror removal (again)
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  02 Jan 97 18:22:53 EST
  ...the hole in the door is not big enough to allow the plastic wire connectors to pass thru. Is there any way I can...
• Re: USB power?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Fri, 9 Sep 2011 08:08:28 -0700
  ...I'd like to find a locking connector, something like DIN 4165 (BMW/Hella/Powerlet), but less expensive and using crimp or solder rather...
• Re: Burnt Wires!!-Please look and advise
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 21 Dec 2008 21:49:37 -0500
  ...The wire you're missing is just another brown wire with a 90� female spade connector that goes from the power steering pump switch...
• type of connector?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Fri, 25 May 2012 08:23:23 -0400
  What is the name of the connector type used on the fuel injectors / Temp 2 sender / aux air valve / 2.1 o2 sensor heater...
• FI Connectors
  Historical mailing list - Randy Huyck
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 11:07:32 -0800
  ...one of the wires on #2 has broken very close to the connector and has been resistant to sucessful repair. Anyone out there have...
• Re: What Is This Type Of Connector Called?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:25:21 -0400
  At 12:36 PM 3/19/2010, Loren Busch wrote: >I'd like to find a source for tis type of connector. I know...
• Re: digijet tool testing
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sun, 26 Jul 1998 14:10:11 -0500
  ---------------------------- Hi Steve, You are talking about a breakout box type connector. I have not seen one made for the digifant however I think the...
• Trailer wiring
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Sun, 21 Jun 2020 16:18:10 -0400
  ...I’m guessing the splice connectors aren’t working or am I missing something? Before I go using regular butt connectors and cutting wires...
• Re: Digitool Availability - COST
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 11:35:39 -0700
  ...It's a > regular male FI harness connector epoxied back-to-back with a female > connector robbed from a fried ECU, with a 6...
• Here is turn signal wiring for 63
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 04 Jul 96 18:30 CDT
  ...Switch VR Black/Green T1 connector and 87b on Em. Lt. Relay and on to FR T/S VL Black/White T connector which...
• Re: Electrical connectors
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 11 Mar 2022 15:16:06 -0800
  ...but resend it for you all... > > > > > > See page 7 on bottom right (TERM481) is the closest > > > > > > https://connectorexperts.com/c-1458515.7-terminals.html...
• Re: Taking electric mirror's off the door
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:32:49 -0700
  ...You will need to remove the door panel to access the connectors. Once you've disconnected the connectors, you need to remove the plastic...
• Re: 2.1L Wiring Harness (rape
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 20 Jan 2004 07:17:13 -0500
  ...Some of these are $19.95 for one connector!!!! forget these guys..... I think these people re-invented the word rape! Go to a...
• corrections on capacitor fix air flow box (22MFD vs 10MFD?)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Jan 1997 13:50:41 -0600
  ...Runs fine when restarted.) A 10uF/25 Volt capacitor can be installed.) Remove the connector from the air flow sensor.) Pull back the boot...
• Re: WTB: Dash Instrument Cluster for '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 14:55:47 EST
  ...The cluster will "work" > with that connector unplugged but the oil pressure warning light WON'T, > ever! Not even when you first turn on...
• Re: High quality two pole 60A wiring connectors
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:16:33 -0700
  ...For the type of connector or male-femail plug you want.. check out welding supply places or sites. Acr welding cable is typically battery...
• Re: Relay socket spade connectors
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Tue, 27 Dec 2005 08:45:25 -0800
  ...Or just remove the connectors you need, un crimp and attach to the wires in question. Don't forget a suitable fuse, often the...
• Re: Hi-torque starter installation
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 19 Mar 2006 13:30:19 -0800
  > > There's a spot on the starter for the female spade connector, got > that. Then, I asssumed, the threaded/bolt connector next to it...
• FI harness wiring/quality Q
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Sun, 22 Feb 2004 21:18:12 -0800
  ...1) use the stock harness and simply add on new connectors at the end. This will keep the stock look, will match up with...
• Problem resolved: Turn signal working... Mark got it
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 30 Nov 2008 11:22:19 -0600
  ...He also sent advice to check the condition of the 9 and 14 connector nodes in the white plastic housing. I did this check...
• Re: High quality two pole 60A wiring connectors
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:38:28 -0700
  ...High quality two pole 60A wiring connectors > > > I have been looking for a suitable connector to mount on the aft bulkhead of the engine...
• Re: Headlight improvements ?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 1 Nov 2000 15:58:18 EST
  ...as I >>remember the down side of crimp only is that they can vibrate loose and >>corrosion can build up inside the crimp connector...
• Re: Which O2 sensor?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 16:30:10 -0500
  ...The connector will pull loose from the wire before the connectors separate from each other. I used a proper crimping tool to crimp the...
• Re: HIGH POWERED HEADLIGHT
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 14:33:19 -0500
  ...Don't know what to believe. > > >> On Jan 26, 2015, at 10:52 AM, KIM BRENNAN <kimbrennan@MAC.COM> wrote: >> >> The connectors are designed...
• Re: What is this connector??
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 14:36:17 -0700
  ...There should not be any wires/connectors that connect to the throttle body or anything in that area. Except for the FI harness wiring...
• Re: 90 Carat 50 amp fuse for A/C: Substitution Possiblities: Fixed-> Solution
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Thu, 25 Nov 1999 23:19:04 -0600
  ...3) Made up new fuse rig w/crimp on connectors mentioned above, ring connectors to terminals where old "wafer" style fuse went, spade ends...