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• Ignition-on power line near auxilliary battery box of '91?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Mon, 24 Mar 2003 23:27:38 -0800
  Greetings all, Is there an ignition-on power lead anywhere in the vicinity of auxilliary battery compartment *other than* what comes off terminal 30...
• Re: Anyone have any old Capacitive Discharge Ignition boxes?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 03:21:52 -0400
  ...this is a kettering type ignition, not capacitive discharge, but provides an enormous amount of spark compared to a standard points ignition. dan On...
• Re: No Headlights or Turnsignals but Markers OK Update 3
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 26 Oct 2016 21:27:02 +0000
  ...The high beams can be flashed with the ignition switch off. With the ignition switch off, when the high beam lever is raised if...
• Electronic Ignition Questions
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Wed, 8 May 2002 16:10:05 -0500
  I know there is Petronix and other brands of breaker points eliminators - but has anyone modified a VW electronic ignition system to work with...
• Re: '71 bus fuel cap
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Mon, 29 Aug 1994 18:17:10 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Your ignition key will unlock mine, My Ignition- yours... The Gas-cap is not a high security lock. Almost any VW width key will...
• Ignition Switch Installation
  Historical mailing list - James Flanigan
  Mon, 22 May 2000 21:44:25 EST
  I forgot to mention in my last message: '83 water-cooled 1.9 2WD Looking for explanation of how to install an ignition switch...
• Re: Help!
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Ford
  Sat, 29 Dec 2001 20:36:54 -0500
  Finn, I'm thinkin' maybe the ignition switch...had one go like that! It's the only component I can think of that would...
• Re: Ignition switch #2 in 2 months
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 07:23:37 -0800
  This happened with my LT 4x4 which has the same ignition switch as the T3. Turned out to be a defective switch from the...
• Re: Ignition Switch on 85
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 16 Mar 1998 11:34:35 -0800
  ...Assuming the ignition switch setup is the same as on my '81 (I think it is) and having just replaced mine, the repair is...
• Installing Ignition Switch - HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Sat, 5 Jun 2004 21:32:53 -0400
  Hi Volks Tonight I was trying to install a new Ignition switch on my Westy 87. I was following the procedure stated below (Bentley...
• checking ignition switch?
  Historical mailing list - Andy Morse
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 08:25:23 EST
  ...So now my thoughts lead me to the ignition switch. Is there a way to test the ignition switch? Do these seem like classic...
• Re: Ignition question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 30 May 2007 06:42:59 -0700
  ...This was done using the key detection lead from the ignition switch, sometimes using that lead for controlling a relay to power the radio...
• Re: Ignition switch recommendations.
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 7 Nov 2010 15:47:57 -0500
  ...Ignition switch recommendations. > Anyone know if the typical air cooled Bosch hot start relay kit , plug and > play for the air cooled Vanagon and...
• 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: No Low Beams
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 11:54:55 EST
  ...To check ignition switch, check for voltage while the ignition switch is in "on" position at the black and yellow wire at the back...
• Re: [T2] Distributor for electronic ignition
  Historical mailing list - Mike Jeffrey
  Thu, 6 Apr 2006 16:05:48 -0700
  ...If Air Cooled, Federal or California Model? Air Cooled Federal Models > came with Points, California models w/Factory Hall Electronic Ignition. > Water Cooled all...
• Re: Question - Ignition key cylinder - 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:51:53 -0500
  ...Does > this mean that I need a completely new ignition key cylinder? Any idea > what might have caused this? > > Please send a reply to...
• stud size on ignition coil?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sat, 28 Jul 2012 09:55:24 -0400
  Does anyone know the size of the + stud on the ignition coil off the top of their head? I don't have one in...
• Re: door vs. ignition keying
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:32:12 -0500
  In both cases, the doors and ignitions were keyed the same. This information may bge referenced in the official Volkswagen Keying Manual, which lists...
• Re: Verify Analysis (opinions wanted)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Mon, 21 Sep 1998 00:53:26 EDT
  In a message dated 98-09-20 22:55:18 EDT, KBrennan@AOL.COM writes: > it looks like I need a new ignition switch...
• Removing ignition/starter switch
  Historical mailing list - Martine Boudreault
  Thu, 1 Sep 2005 21:34:17 -0400
  Hello, How do we remove the ignition switch? I tried this afternoon but I have a feeling that I have to remove the steering...
• Re: Ignition Switch Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sat, 23 Jan 1999 14:32:09 -0600
  ...6mm hex bolt that holds ignition switch housing to collum; 10. place ignition key in switch and turn on to "run" position; 11. using...
• Re: key code??
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 5 Sep 2006 23:49:43 -0400
  ...My latest acquistion has one key that works all the door and ignition EXCEPT for the drivers door. Is the keycode on the other...
• headlights on with ignition on!
  Historical mailing list - robert feller
  Fri, 14 Dec 2007 16:29:59 -0500
  ...Again, got a 96 syncro that is newer to me and just noticed that the headlights are always on with the ignition! May want...
• 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: WTH!! First it headlights, now wipers
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 17:29:29 -0500
  Hi John, When it rains, it pours huh? There is a pretty good chance that your wiper woes are directly related to the ignition...
• Re: electrical question - ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:34:09 -0400
  ...electrical question - ignition switch > ok, seems like nobody knows. Some more testing revealed that this is not > standard behavior, but a bad ignition switch...
• Re: Ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Wed, 14 Jun 2023 21:18:41 -0400
  ...If your blower and wipers also don't work, it is the ignition switch. Karl. On Wed, Jun 14, 2023 at 9:09 PM...
• Re: Overheating Problem FIXED! Thanks all...
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Sat, 10 Aug 2002 14:55:59 -0700
  ...the Digijet system used an ignition > distributor with vacuum devices > that moved components in the distributor to change > the ignition timing. > After that(86...
• Re: locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 12:09:12 -0500
  I doubt that glove boxes worked with the ignition key. Mine at least ('91 camper) has the kind of lock that one finds on...
• 88* Pre-ignition problems
  Historical mailing list - Harley Thomas
  Mon, 19 Aug 1996 15:01:11 +-200
  ...Pre-ignition under load (pinking). I have checked all the settings and they are as specified in the manual that I have, i.e...
• Re: replacing ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 29 Aug 1998 13:16:59 -0700
  Well, I certainly had to remove the steering wheel and lock housing to replace the ignition switch in my '81. The switch is held...
• Re: headlights
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 14 Apr 2015 17:35:12 -0400
  At 02:47 PM 4/14/2015, Dieseldoofus wrote: >I think this is also the case when ignition is off. With ignition off you...
• 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...
• Re: Flat 4 towing 85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 21:30:12 -0600
  To keep the ignition lock from engaging while your van is being towed, simply leave the key at the indent between off and "run...
• Re: Ignition Switch on 85
  Historical mailing list - t bill
  Mon, 16 Mar 1998 12:34:18 -0800
  The starter position on my ignition slowly stopped working too. Replaced it. The job was fairly easy. The problem was, it didn't solve...
• Re: Ignition Switch
  Historical mailing list - Malone, Pat
  Wed, 1 Sep 1999 20:30:24 -0400
  ...to replace the electric part of the ignition switch on a 1981 >Vanagon. If the answer is no-and I certainly hope it is...
• dash oil pressure light
  Historical mailing list - aj
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 19:41:39 -0400
  Does anyone know how to handle an oil pressure light that comes on for a split second after turning the ignition key ? It will...
• Re: Ignition switch replacement Experience?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:32:07 -0800
  ...Basically the lock cylinder has to be removed to gain > access to the ignition switch. The ignition switch is > attached to the lock cylinder...
• Key in ignition alarm
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Sat, 14 Dec 2013 18:07:46 -0800
  ...Recently, I've been having a problem where whatever I do, it thinks the key is in the ignition, so I can't arm...
• Ignition Switch
  Historical mailing list - Chrissy Hill
  Mon, 30 Aug 1999 21:02:31 -0400
  ...to replace the electric part of the ignition switch on a 1981 Vanagon. If the answer is no-and I certainly hope it is...
• Flasher Relay Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Bob Turnbull
  Wed, 16 Nov 2005 16:47:11 +1030
  ...The socket is always live, and the handsfree works fine, causing no problem with the ignition off, but not with the ignition on or...
• 85 Vanagon - Ignition electrical switch
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Sat, 25 Mar 2006 20:01:11 -0500
  My daily driver does not crank anymore? No 12V from ignition switch when tested at the starter relay. Relay/starter cranks when you apply...
• Re: Electrical Nightmare?
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:45:25 -0800
  ...If all includes the headlights then it can't be the ignition switch. If the headlights still work normally then you need to look...
• Re: Tach/Dwell Meter Usage Question? / Pertronix electronic ignition
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sat, 9 Mar 2002 23:58:44 -0500
  I have a used Pertronix electronic ignition setup for sale complete with "flamethrower" coil. I was going to put it on eBay but p...
• Re: help, headlights not working
  Historical mailing list - Jeff and Tamara Nelson
  Thu, 1 Mar 2001 21:20:32 -0700
  Loretta, If you're referring to the high/low beam lever then I would check your ignition switch. There are several items (I can...
• Re: Could hot starting problems be caused by a defective ignition swich?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 16 Dec 2005 10:47:57 -0500
  ...Could hot starting problems be caused by a defective ignition swich? � After replacing my starter/solenoid and then replacing my ignition� switch....when the...
• Re: switching switches
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 9 Sep 2000 19:12:45 -0700
  Also, how do I swap ignition switches? I do not see how to remove them from their white metal housings. Woody, Got to Ken...
• Re: Ignition cutout on 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Tue, 4 Nov 2003 16:26:55 -0800
  ...The electrical part of the ignition switch is also suspect. Good luck Phil Z.
• Re: ignition switch for 87 syncro
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 13:26:30 -0500
  ...so I think I need a new ignition switch. > > > > I searched at vanagain.com and found an ignition switch for $9, is > > this what...
• New iginition coil behavior
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 30 Aug 2021 09:31:03 -0700
  ...So we swapped back the old ignition coil and the tachometer worked again. So my questions are: - will the new ignition coil fail soon...
• Re: 1980 Vanagon Ignition (accessory position)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 May 1996 10:49:02 -0400
  ...The only way to get the stereo to play is to turn the >>ignition to on. At that point all the lights on the...
• Ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 14 Jun 2023 21:08:52 -0400
  Can there be warning signs that the ignition switch is needing to be replaced? On my 84 today horn didn’t work but I...
• Re: Curious case of no headlights-wipers-blower motors
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:19:24 -0800
  ...I have decided to start referring to it as the "ignition_combo_switch" since it has 3 switches inside that are critical to the...
• Re: size of nut (bolt?) on crankcase pulley?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:57:17 -0600
  ...No ignition or no fuel. To check for ignition, I simply pulled a spark plug, reconnected the ignition wire, grounded the plug and tried...
• 1986 GL won't start
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stinson
  Sat, 15 Apr 2000 07:53:09 -0400
  ...I once tried to take out and replace an ignition switch. After breaking the existing switch while trying to take it out (and I...
• Ignition Wires for 1.9 h2o
  Historical mailing list - Alan Gondry
  Wed, 11 Jul 2001 21:03:56 -0700
  After going to the FLAPS I still am not getting the correct Bosch ignition wires for a 1983 1.9L H2O. Does any one...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome??
  Historical mailing list - Marty Kulmus
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 10:53:42 -0800
  I have had that happen occasionally and wiggling the key in the ignition has made it stop immediately. Not turning the key to off...
• starter woes....anyone that can help?
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 20:45:37 -0400
  ...Checked the ignition switch.. It's working fine. I am not getting power from the line that comes from the ignition switch to the...
• Re: Strange Ignition Problem
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 24 Aug 2002 11:45:17 -0700
  A simple test to narrow this down is to unplug all of the black wires from the ignition coil + side. You can leave the...