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• Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
  Thu, 13 Mar 2014 23:29:39 -0400
  ...The winner was a shot CV joint and axle (247K miles will do that.) I guess the new height really brought out the fault...
• Re: '84 won't start after used for awhile
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 02:10:41 -0700
  ...I assume Digitool would show that if it was at fault. Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http...
• Re: Soft brake
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Reams
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 15:00:54 -0800
  ...they don't grab after adjusted correctly, I would suspect the wheel cyclinder is faulty. Are you having trouble with both rear wheels? Aaron
• FIXED, 2.1 sensor changed, no cold idle ...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 11 May 2007 07:44:43 -0700
  Thanks to the members' help I found the fault. It was a vacuum leak from a cracked hose going to the Idle Valve. That...
• Re: Zetec CA approval was: Vanagon Zetec Conversion update
  Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
  Thu, 8 Dec 2005 13:44:49 -0800
  ...Anyway, in the end you need to be able to run the motor without generating any fault codes. If you generate fault codes you...
• Re: Random Instant Shutdown
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:11:40 -0600
  ...Installed >> distributor and that fixed it. >> >> I am 100% positive that this problem is the distributor (hall >> sensor) or a >> fault in its wiring...
• Re: Help neded, Euro auto, info again, messed up
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Sat, 6 Jun 1998 01:39:26 EDT
  ...The faults need to be checked in the TCM. Most likely the trans in limp mode. Usually when the fault is cleared, the problem...
• Re: Rare "not my fault" van break down..
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 21 Aug 2018 15:30:19 -0400
  ...Rare "not my fault" van break down.. > >> On 19 Aug , 2018, at 7:58 PM, Don Hanson wrote: >> >> Most of my Vanagon problems have...
• 2.1L WBX -oil pressure light flickers at idle
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 28 Feb 2015 12:45:18 -0600
  ...I have checked the wires and found no faults. What is happening. What else might cause this? John
• 1.9 engine won't run
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Mon, 25 Feb 2013 09:24:15 -0800
  ...Is there a write up for a step by step fault finding? Or what is the most likely item I need to change? Best...
• No voltage at injectors
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Sat, 23 Feb 2013 12:02:15 -0800
  ...What do I have to do to make it happen? Is there a check-list to go through to find the fault? Help! Bless...
• Re: Anyone install 3 point rear seat belts in camper??
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sat, 28 Jan 2006 14:23:18 -0500
  The injuries/death wern't held to be VW's fault; VW won the case. And it may very well be that there was...
• Re: FI help needed
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 04 Oct 1996 17:37:44
  ...Dual relay may be failing to provide constant current to the fuel pump, due to either a fault in the wiring or in the...
• Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 7 Nov 2015 21:37:41 -0600
  ...I have an intermittent fault where the oil warning light and buzzer come on at odd times and I need to understand this monster...
• Digital clock won't work
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sun, 28 Dec 2014 00:28:36 -0800
  Hi to all, I have a fault on my foil, thus the digital clock on my ‘87 van won’t work. I wonder if...
• Re: My overflow tank is full of oil!!!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:28:35 -0400
  ...competence from firestone -- Actually, if they turn out to be at fault, I'm not so sure I would want them to do any...
• Re: Heater Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Sackin
  Mon, 6 Dec 1999 22:47:05 EST
  I haven't experienced it before, but it sounds more like a faulty fan switch or loose connection vice the blower. If the blower...
• ECU Replacement options
  Historical mailing list - Joe Pallen
  Sat, 23 Feb 2002 11:31:09 -0800
  ...Does he still repair ECU's and/or does anyone have any suggestions as to what options are available to replace/repair my faulty...
• Automatic transmission woes on 84 2WD vANAGON
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Thu, 7 Jul 2011 11:43:11 -0700
  ...A year later, when the transmission won't upshift when the fluid is cold, he tells me that I likely have a "faulty seal...
• Rare "not my fault" van break down..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 19 Aug 2018 18:58:00 -0700
  Most of my Vanagon problems have been my own fault... At first, I'd just blow it, like not properly bleeding the coolant. Then...
• Re: electrical problem redux
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:00:30 -0500
  Bob, the Vanagon has no type of fault code memory what so ever. No OBD II, no blink codes, nada. However you can usually...
• Re: Temperature sensor II in '77
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Apr 95 18:00:17 EDT
  ...The more likley culprit would be a faulty air regulator or some type of vacuum leak or even poor idle adjustment. Does any one...
• strange intermittent engine miss
  Historical mailing list - David Luddy
  Sat, 13 Jan 2001 16:37:05 -0500
  ...gut feeling, injector bad? ignition fault? David at the ranch for the weekend.(hating intermittent fault diagnosis)
• Re: Rare "not my fault" van break down..
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Mon, 20 Aug 2018 17:22:28 -0500
  ...Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@gmail.com> > wrote: > > > Uhhh.....dude, that was your fault too. You knew it was old..... > > > > > > Steven > > 91 Westy > > > > On Sun, Aug...
• Re: Losing power...update
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 27 Sep 2005 23:17:21 EDT
  ...A reboot won't clear a faulty Hall sender even for a few minutes. George
• Starting question
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Fri, 25 May 2018 20:01:05 -0700
  ...Is it the fault of the starter for whatever maybe wrong with it, or there is something else. Anyone? Zoltan
• Re: friday subject - don't open until then - volvo c304 spotted close to home
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 9 Dec 2010 19:47:12 -0500
  ...Ya can't fault that >logic, can you David and Ben? Moderators come with time machines, didn't you know? Nice try, no cigar...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Budding Rose
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 07:52:40 -0400
  ...Maybe I was just lucky-- But it worked.. ���� Good luck-- Bud Failure is no fault, not trying is.---Bud
• WBX Whining
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 wbxs
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 05:22:30 +0000
  ...when it doesn't deliver the WBX design is condemned as faulty. This situation if further exacerbated by poor repair quality, cheap replacement parts...
• Re: easy.. Re: Passenger van to westy pop top conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 11 Dec 2003 00:02:30 -0500
  ...it's miller's fault.
• Re: serious vanagon security issues
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 7 Aug 2005 17:51:45 +1200
  >The only claim that will lead to a premium increase >would be a fault loss. Gee, I wish that was the case here! In...
• Faulty Light Switch
  Historical mailing list - Channell, Ralph
  Sat, 11 Nov 2006 11:23:39 -0800
  Hi. My headlight switch is acting up. The headlights keep going out unless I fiddle with the switch. If I turn the highbeams on...
• Re: Follow up Q Re: fuel pump behaviour with ignition on
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 19 May 2006 14:23:06 -0400
  ...dealing with a fuel blockage, low fuel, faulty pump, or > something more mysterious to me... faulty relay (?) loose or corroded > connection. Guess I'll...
• Re: Tires.. Again..Insurance reasons...
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 21 Jun 2015 14:34:46 +0000
  ...s can more easily be proven to be the driver's fault if the car goes front-first into the ditch...."That car was...
• Re: microbus website
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 12:09:35 EST
  ...it can't (Mac w/damaged hard drive & 14.4k modem, faulty IE copy). > > another friend of mine w/ a Mac couldnt open it...
• Could Faulty thermostat cause poor mileage?
  Historical mailing list - Chad G
  Fri, 20 Jul 2001 09:05:59 -0400
  Just trying to figure out why my gas mileage sucks. I've noticed that the temp guage does't run quite as high on...
• Back-up light electrical short
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
  Thu, 15 Jun 2006 22:36:14 -0500
  So I'm trying to trace the fault in the back-up light circuit, and it seems that the culprit is the back-up...
• RED BLUSH.....!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Marion Lyle Lathem
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 13:35:57 -0600
  ...was all my fault....! I must apologize to everyone... when I was looking at the wires on the distributor I was putting 1342... out...
• Re: Was: Home safe but still a question about that FI plug... Now FI Source
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 7 Jul 2013 13:13:37 -0400
  At 01:11 PM 7/7/2013, neil n wrote: >I haven't read the entire thread, but could a fault (intermittent >short?) in...
• well, if we're gonna get really silly ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 18 Nov 94 15:53:04 CST
  ...is Fabulous <always works at a dinner party> The Ground is Faulty <for californians and electricians> :) These Grits is flat. <as opposed to Lumpy...
• Re: driving and fridge
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 12 May 2000 19:51:05 -0700
  ...around you needn't worry about operating the fridge... [while driving] Faulty logic... there is a big difference between carrying a full propane tank...
• Re: The faucet
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 20:57:43 -0800
  ...Now there is not power there and I can't find any fault. > The fuses are OK unless there is another fuse for this...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: New Engine Needed
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Fri, 26 Apr 2002 14:24:37 -0400
  ...Presuming you maintained it properly, it was a faulty rebuild. Unless you want to enter the conversion hassels, buy a reputable rebuild and put...
• Re: Ground Fault in Westy?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 3 Jan 2003 09:15:30 -0500
  At 10:31 PM 1/2/2003, Jack wrote: >Have you tried disconnecting or shutting down everything in the van which >is connected to...
• '81 Vanagon Air Cooled Parts FS Vancouver BC Canada
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:41:08 -0700
  ...Fault MAY be at the dual relay but my memory could be faulty as well. Heater was bought new by me and used only...
• Re: Help Needed with Ignition Problem 86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Schwendau
  Sun, 5 Apr 1998 00:37:30 -0500
  ...The mechanic diagnosed a faulty idle > stabilizer and quoted a price of $225 for a new one, but I ordered one from > the Bus...
• Re: Digijet ecu failures --- Help !
  Historical mailing list - Bill Thomas
  Fri, 3 Sep 1999 23:54:52 -0400
  ...Could not find fault with the harness when checking for shorts while flexing wiring. Injectors read 8 to 10 ohms resistance. One source listed...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 7 Dec 2003 20:08:33 -0600
  ...The problem was caused by two things..........faulty thermostat, and faulty pressure relief cap. Replaced both, replaced the expansion tank, and the sensor, and...
• Re: Rare "not my fault" van break down..
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Mon, 20 Aug 2018 17:27:49 -0500
  ...Rare "not my fault" van break down.. > > From: OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET> > > Date: Sun, August 19, 2018 9:41 pm > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: IMO: engine Converting = Ignorance of what is out there...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 22 Jul 2000 16:55:19 EDT
  ...My engine was not running correctly due to faulty parts and incorrect adjustments. When I corrected the problems, the power returned to what I...
• Re: AW: morons
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 22:48:56 EDT
  ...Learning the meaning of terms such as "specific heat" may spare you some faulty reasoning. George
• Re: The corruptor (explanation)
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Sun, 25 Apr 2004 12:51:40 -0400
  Is that tempered glass like mine? :-) TEMiller Bob Stevens wrote: > Tom wrote: > "I have too many of my own faults to spend time lashing...
• Re: What's wrong with that picture....
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 11:23:33 -0400
  >Now, my problem is that i cause that bending!!!!!! >The #4 piston rings where almost seized due to a faulty head gasket, coolant >was...
• Aircooled Dr. in the Seattle area?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 1 Aug 2007 16:09:24 -0700
  ...I'm sure, we have someone in the Seattle area who is a professor at these beasts and would find the fault fast. Please...
• Re: Car Talk Vanagon caller--Safety
  Historical mailing list - John Schaper
  Tue, 7 Oct 2003 18:54:38 -0400
  ...although the truck was 100% at fault, the truck's insurance company, I think they were self insured, only gave me $1500 for my...
• Re: Leaking Rear Heater
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 5 Dec 2011 20:06:08 -0600
  Casey, I don't think anyone would fault you for fixing your heater. Some of us simply don't need it, and the space...
• Re: Wal-Mart and battery stuff
  Historical mailing list - Rey Wood
  Tue, 2 Feb 2010 18:00:05 -0500
  ...They just gave me a new one and I was off!! Can't fault their service. RW
• Re: electrical problem redux
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:21:15 -0500
  ...electrical problem redux Would a 1990 Vanagon by any chance have an OBD II connector whereby one could read fault codes that might shed...
• Re: DC area - Mid atlantic events
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 25 Apr 1995 14:54:08 -0700 (PDT)
  ...My appologies >to the non-east coasters ....... > >christian Hey, its not _your_ fault you live on the wrong coast! :) Thom -- > The Definition of an...
• Re: Complete lock set $75
  Historical mailing list - Grant Holst
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 11:21:13 -0800
  ...Could be a deal for > someone with non-matching or faulty locks. > > Here's the link: > > http://www.wolfsport.com/joe/joe.htm#vanlock...