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• Re: Light Inside Camper
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 13:03:01 -0400
  ...The electrical wires for these lights run through the inside of this overhead metal panel and then behind the long thin wooden trim panel...
• Re: Strange electrical problem
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 14 Oct 2004 22:39:37 -0500
  ...Strange electrical problem I have a strange electrical problem. When I accelerate from a stop at night my dome lights come on and flicker...
• Re: electrical insulating goop
  Historical mailing list - Matt F
  Sat, 16 Feb 2002 14:53:26 -0500
  I use" Liquid electrical tape", by Star-brite. It is available at most stores that carry boating supplies, about $6.00 a can, but...
• Re: Battery dead FAST!
  Historical mailing list - David Ohlemacher
  Thu, 30 Apr 1998 14:58:30 -0400
  My Sears special multimeter reads less than 2 volts on both batteries, but other electrical stuff works (lights, radio, warning lights and buzzers) What...
• Re: Stock or able to return to stock vs. custom?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 8 Nov 2006 19:34:17 -0800
  ...I opposed major electrical system > butchery. Old vehicles like ours tend to develop electrical glitches > even when kept stock and well taken care of...
• Re: Electrical issues
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 8 Jan 2016 09:01:05 -0800
  ...I'm having some electrical issues that are sometimes draining the battery on our '91 carat. It is showing some symptoms aside from the...
• Electrical short, need advice...
  Historical mailing list - van man
  Sat, 1 Sep 2001 15:35:56 -0700
  ...My electrical skills and knowledge are nill. Can one of you electricle gurus give me some pointers to finding out where the problem exists...
• Re: Westfalia outlet location Was: Nice 1985 Westfalia for sale
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 4 Mar 2002 19:02:04 -0600
  ...Why? What? Who? When? Is it different inside? Where is your electrical cable stored? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ari Ollikainen" <Ari@OLTECO.COM> To: <vanagon...
• Re: 12V Space Heaters?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 Jan 1997 12:50:26 -0500 (EST)
  ...12V space heaters for my van, > preferably one with a low electrical draw. Any info about this would be > appreciated. By current Damark catalog...
• Re: reply from Hella about Raintronic auto-wiper thingie. :)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 11:23:00 +0200
  ...It > can be > > adapted to virtually any vehicle if you have moderate > wiring/electrical > > experience, or you can also use a qualified > electrical/electronic...
• 1.9TD Help
  Historical mailing list - Harry Patrick
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 15:38:34 -0400
  ...The device appears to possibly be a solenoid valve and has a single pole electrical connection and a small steel line running to the...
• Electrical System Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Ray Reinhard
  Sat, 9 Dec 2000 16:07:15 -0700
  ...Other parts of the electrical system (e.g., parking lights, interior lights, dashboard lights, turn signals, emergency flashers) work fine. When I turn the...
• Re: Ignition Switch Electrical Repair
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Tue, 30 Dec 2003 00:30:12 -0500
  ...phil cain wrote: > Jeff, You just fried the electrical portion of the > switch, It is plastic and easy to remove, don't pull > the...
• Re: Electrical Crimp Connectors - How-to Video
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:00:45 -0400
  ...COM> Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2010 10:45 AM Subject: Re: Electrical Crimp Connectors - How-to Video > Angus, > > Thanks for sending this link to...
• Re: Electrical Saga Continues
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 20:32:20 -0500
  ...Does the > ignition module, which is connected to the ECU by a white > wire, trigger the > injectors by sending an electrical charge from the...
• Re: Electrical Connector dust boots
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 14:30:21 -0700
  ...Electrical Connector dust boots I am trying to fix up the most egregious problems in my engine compartment, and some of the electrical connections...
• Re: Solar Panel outdoor electrical connect
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 26 Jun 2011 08:05:16 -0400
  ...Solar Panel outdoor electrical connect How about something like this? This is similar to what is used on an Adventurewagen for the 110 hookup...
• Re: Got to use my fire extinguisher too....Unfortunately
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sun, 5 Sep 1999 20:18:44 -0400
  I'm not sure what caused it....I don't think it was electrical as the wires to the battery were fine. Ric At...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - HLPinc
  96-03-04 15:12:53 EST
  --------------------- Forwarded message: Subj: Re: Strange Electrical Problem - '56 Bus
• Re: Stuck in Alturas with electrical mystery
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Mon, 24 Sep 2007 20:14:41 -0400
  ...also, COMPLETELY (as in every single connection) electrically disconnect the alternator from the van to further conserve electrical energy. 3. new batteries usually come...
• Re: Electrical Connector dust boots
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:38:33 -0700
  ...Electrical Connector dust boots > > > I am trying to fix up the most egregious problems in my engine > compartment, > and some of the electrical connections...
• Re: solderless connectors
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Tue, 14 Jun 2011 05:53:45 -0700
  ...http://www.bandc.biz/electrical-terminals-splices.aspx B&C has lots of quality tools and parts, too: http://www.bandc.biz/electrical-supplies...
• Electrical Problem
  Historical mailing list - Chris Findley
  Thu, 31 May 2001 15:39:43 EDT
  ...It sat in the yard for about two days and now none of the electrical stuff works.the battery is good and all .I...
• Re: Strange electrical problem
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 14 Oct 2004 23:03:29 -0700
  ...I have a strange electrical problem. When I accelerate from a stop at night my dome lights come on and flicker until my speed...
• Re: Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 8 Feb 2013 20:00:15 -0800
  ...Especially with electrical stuff. Neil. On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 6:43 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > Thanks Dennis. > > Point taken...
• Re: Need westy electrical outlet faceplate
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sun, 19 Jun 2011 18:23:50 -0600
  >> > I was hauling a bunch of stuff in my westy and broke the faceplate on >> > the >> > electrical outlet. It's the brown bakelite style...
• Re: Electrical Crimp Connectors - How-to Video
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Thu, 2 Sep 2010 10:45:41 -0400
  ...Harold ___ Harold Teer 1991 Westy (Vangaux) Harrisonburg, VA On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 6:57 PM, Angus Gordon <birdworks@gmail.com> wrote: > Electrical...
• Re: electrical problems installing a new faucet
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Fri, 3 Jan 2003 15:11:19 -0700
  ...Do you think I fried the pump completely of just caused a short somewhere? I am not too electrically minded but I didn't...
• [BVC] - New West Marine store in Oceanside, CA
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 09:11:52 -0700
  [Barely Vanagon Content] For those in So-SoCal looking for marine-grade hardware and electrical and care items, West Marine just opened a new...
• Re: Go Westy sale item question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 2 Jan 2017 09:55:59 -0500
  Hi Alistair and others, Sounds like replacing the nozzles isn’t the likely solution but rather further cleaning and adjustment and some electrical investigation...
• Re: Jail Bars Q
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Fri, 10 Jun 2011 22:45:53 -0700
  ...wrapped the ends w/ electrical tape so no rattle... >
• Prius question with vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:30:25 -0500
  ...I noticed when flipping through the manual that the 2004-on Prius have electrical AC compressors. Can anyone comment on what kind of current...
• Re: Electrical Upgrades in the Bay Area
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Tue, 5 May 2015 06:25:20 -0700
  ...Engel MT45 ac/dc fridge > - Propex HS2000 > > ...Is there a westy electrical guru in the bay area ... I wouldn't call myself a Westy...
• Re: FYI: Self-Fusing Silicone Rubber Tape - Sounds like a solution for on the road leaks?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 18:19:48 -0800
  > Great for > emergency hose repair, wiring harness work, electrical connections and > tool > grips. Wow, I'll have to get me some of that. pSounds...
• Fuel Injection - help with hoses
  Historical mailing list - David L. Leigh
  Tue, 4 Jun 1996 12:05:46 +0000
  ...Having never worked on a FI engine, I was anxious about geting all the electrical connections right. Well, with the Bently's book, the...
• Electrical ?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 29 Jun 2019 19:17:19 -0600
  To All the Vanagon Electrical Wizards in the Group My 90Westy has developed a Prob' in the Central Locking system > The Slider & Rear Hatch...
• Re: Fuel gauge problem
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Fri, 2 Apr 2010 22:58:51 -0500
  ...most likely is electrical contacts between the two parts. I recommend cleaning every electrical contact you can get your hands on, it will make...
• AW: Electrical/starter problem?? 2nd
  Historical mailing list - Michael Kraewinkel
  Thu, 20 Aug 1998 10:35:08 +0200
  ...20. August 1998 10:14 > An: 'vanagon@vanagon.com' > Betreff: AW: Electrical/starter problem?? > > Try to refasten your battery poles... > > >Having a quirky problem...
• tracing electrical problem
  Historical mailing list - tonyd
  Tue, 6 Oct 1998 14:00:50 +0000
  hi all, Can someone walk me through the process for tracing a failed electrical part such as power mirrors? Maybe clue me in on...
• Re: Rear A/C fuse overheat!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Fritz
  Wed, 7 Jul 1999 06:53:06 -0500
  ...Then I used GB Ox-Gard (sold in electrical section of >hardware stores.. says on back of tube "Guards against oxidation, improves >conductivity and...
• Re: General Sway bar question
  Historical mailing list - James W. Lindsay
  Sun, 18 Feb 2001 23:37:56 -0800
  ...electrical conduit. > > Am I seeing things? > > Seems like a cheap sway bar for some applications! Not quite sure what you mean by "electrical conduit...
• Help Wanted...Electrical
  Historical mailing list - Derek Darling
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 07:26:33 -0800
  ...I have the Bentley, and for tracing electrical problems on existing wiring it is great! But for re-wiring, it leaves much to be...
• Hesitation cured...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
  Sat, 22 Sep 2001 12:27:54 -0700
  ...Started running all the electrical diagnostic tests shown in Bentley. I poked (with a tester I don't know how to use) and prodded...
• Re: Solar Panel outdoor electrical connect
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 05:10:15 -0400
  ...Solar Panel outdoor electrical connect Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 Westy & Lionel Trains (Collection for sale) Frank Condelli & Associates - Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia...
• tachometer woes
  Historical mailing list - van man
  Sun, 7 Oct 2001 10:27:51 -0700
  Hi List, I removed my insrument panel to diagnose my faulty tach, and noticed that the 'film' like electrical connections had ripped in half...
• Electrical Saga Continues
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 19:33:21 EST
  ...Does the ignition module, which is connected to the ECU by a white wire, trigger the injectors by sending an electrical charge from the...
• Re: Electrical issues
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Fri, 8 Jan 2016 09:03:00 -0800
  ...Hopefully this is a simple one. > > I'm having some electrical issues that are sometimes draining the battery on > our '91 carat. It is...
• fresh air fan/87 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Richard C Welsh
  Mon, 13 Dec 1999 10:00:02 -0500
  ...I always assumed the lever activated an electrical switch somewhere,and though it never felt like it was doing anything, I was always scared...
• Re: fuel pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 21 Jan 2001 09:32:59 -0800
  ...going to the gauge, many vdo gauge are electrical. > My favorite setup is use an electrical jcwhitney gauge with 2 senders. One attached where...
• Re: '71 west features?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sun, 11 Aug 1996 10:13:54 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The socket on the outside is only used as a junction to get AC 110V to the electrical outlet on the inside. It's...
• Re: trailer hitch electrical connection
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 11:54:33 -0800
  ...On my Tristar, it has a "factory" trailer hitch and electrical connector for the trailer. It's a really nice electrical connector. The only...
• 1991 Vanagon GL passenger -- Fuses 12 and 13 Good, but things don't work
  Historical mailing list - John H. Lauterbach
  Wed, 11 Dec 2019 22:49:09 -0500
  ...Editorial date is 07/1991 I am looking at the electrical diagrams on Pages 97.201 to 97.218 and there does not seem...
• Electrical Gremlins
  Historical mailing list - Dave Chameides
  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 20:35:50 -0800
  ...I have an 82 1.6 diesel and I'm having a weird electrical problem. When I turn the engine on, the panel lights...
• Re: Electrical Nightmare?
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:04:33 -0500
  ...2008 3:51 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Electrical Nightmare? Thanks to Mark, banging this relay on my wheelwell did the...
• Re: Electrical issues
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 7 Jan 2016 22:37:02 -0800
  why not put in new ignition switch and go from there?
• Re: Starter hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 15 Sep 2015 09:15:04 -0700
  http://www.t3technique.com/electrical/deluxe-hard-start-relay-kit.html
• Re: Help! Electrical gremlins 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - drc11
  Sat, 18 Sep 1999 08:28:32 -0700
  A loose ground wire?? Madeline '90 Syncro Westie
• Re: No High Beams
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 2 Oct 2009 09:56:35 -0700
  On 10/1/09, Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > > Yes -- the aging of the electrical connections in the van will lead...
• Power Door Lock Actuators, Attributes
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Sat, 6 Feb 2016 11:30:43 -0800
  ...Working correctly, any one manually operated, un/locks the others electrically. Observations: My DS actuator seems to have recently become a slave to the...
• Common Failures In Electro-Mechanical Systems was No start, dead computer!
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 08:43:22 -0700
  ...Although my experience in troubleshooting electrical problems in Vanagons is limited, at one time in my life I made my living keeping some large...