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• You Never Know: A Story
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 22 May 2022 17:33:12 -0500
  ...Things didn't match well in the computer/IGNITION PART. Lots of headaches. Money was slow, so progress was slow. Then my friend who...
• Re: FS: Pricy 2WD Westy on VA CL
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:37:13 +0000
  ...Filter & Hoses > New Drive Belts (all) > New Spark Plugs, Cap & Rotor, Ignition Cables, & Air Filter > New Water Pump & Thermostat > Many new coolant Hoses & Seals...
• Re: Starter related question.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 18 Jul 2016 11:56:55 -0400
  ...The ignition switch design in our Vanagons basically goes all the way back to the 70's with the beetle turning off the headlights...
• Re: That's it, I've had it. (Driving with brake on)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 3 Jul 2010 18:38:31 -0700
  ...She gives the keys for the locking gas cap to the pump jockey, he jams the ignition key into the cap and bends the...
• Re: Starter related question.
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 10:23:58 -0700
  ...2WD there is no reason to remove anything other than the Cables & SecuringBolts ~ >>> >>> Access is QuiteGood from DownUnder, Preferably with the BackEnd Up On...
• Re: Starting problems with 88 Vanagon (Wolfberg Ed) with 90,000 ml
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 13:02:44 -0700
  ...the ignition switch. No help. In the past I've changed the relay to fuel pump, replaced a new fuel pump, new cables & spark...
• Mechanical Lesson Learned On the Road (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 6 Feb 2009 23:07:14 -0800
  ...After having to move a bunch of stuff I got the jumper cables out and jumped the aux battery to the starting battery. Started...
• Re: You Never Know: A Story
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 22 May 2022 17:12:09 -0700
  ...Things didn't match well in the > computer/IGNITION PART. Lots of headaches. Money was slow, so progress was > slow. Then my friend who...
• Re: Starter related question.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:51:03 -0400
  ...2WD there is no reason to remove anything other than the Cables & SecuringBolts ~ >> >> Access is QuiteGood from DownUnder, Preferably with the BackEnd Up On...
• Re: Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - David Clark
  Wed, 24 Nov 1999 21:29:11 -0000
  ...Most roadside repair outfits carry cables for cars, but never one long enough for a VW van........................made sense to me! David Clark (UK...
• What I carry in my Westy - Friday
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 27 Dec 2002 13:01:42 -0600
  ...Jumper Cables, Spare CV axle, Spare Alternator, Tackle Box, Tie Downs, Ropes, Nylon Straps, Books, extra blanket, paper towels, jack, cheater bar for lug...
• Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 2 May 2013 08:37:08 -0400
  ...It comes out of the same loom as the cables that go to the box above the ignition coil. It is not the single...
• Re: Starter related question.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:44:10 -0400
  ...2WD there is no reason to remove anything other than the Cables & SecuringBolts ~ >>> >>> Access is QuiteGood from DownUnder, Preferably with the BackEnd Up On...
• Re: Charging system questions.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:41:28 -0800
  ...When the ignition is activated....that > happens using only the starter battery..passenger's side...and then once > the > engine starts, I hear the...
• Re: You Never Know: A Story
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 22 May 2022 23:06:17 +0000
  ...Things didn't match well in the computer/IGNITION PART. Lots of headaches. Money was slow, so progress was slow. Then my friend who...
• Re: 1/4 mile syndrome is back!
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 8 Oct 1999 09:42:34 -0500
  ...Most of the > ignition and fuel system is new within the past two years and all ground > cables have been redone. > > Any ideas what...
• Re: Starting problem or startER problem
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Sun, 7 Apr 2013 08:03:10 -0400
  ...Make > sure the cables to the starter are shiny as a rain deers nose. I have > also run a ground cable to the starter...
• Re: Re-introduction & Dash Removal Question
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Wood
  Tue, 25 Feb 2014 13:41:09 -0600
  ...Blower Fan Heater Core Heater Core Valve Heater Box Clips Ignition Switch Brake Master Cylinder (no clutch MC since it is an auto) Wiper...
• Re: Castrol, QT, 5W50 vs. Amsoil - cold no-start
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 10:45:23 -0500
  ...If the battery is bad, a jump start may not help as the long cables will not carry enough current. Jump starting relies on...
• Re: Mechanical Lesson Learned On the Road (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 7 Feb 2009 02:56:50 -0800
  ...After having to move a bunch of stuff I got the jumper cables out and jumped the aux battery to the starting battery. Started...
• Re: No Start & Sliding door handle'
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 6 Jun 2017 17:01:29 -0700
  ...If automatic the neutral switch is also suspect. > Battery and ground cables. They can look good and not be! Again, testing under load. > Horror...
• Re: Starter related question.
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 14:57:33 -0300
  ...2WD there is no reason to remove anything other than the Cables & SecuringBolts ~ > >> > >> Access is QuiteGood from DownUnder, Preferably with the BackEnd Up On...
• Friday Rambling: Ressurection, not Restoration
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Fri, 10 Nov 1995 10:22:53 -0600 (CST)
  ...ignition switch replacement, more rust removal, a paint job (if I ever get there), checking the auxiliary heater and subsequent repairs, replacing cables to...
• Re: What's wrong with GoWesty's auxiliary battery kit?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 Jul 2017 12:20:05 +0000
  ...Many modern RV still operate the solenoid off the ignition switch. The relay used thug should be one more suitable for battery isolation charging...
• Re: Starter/ground mystery-88 GL 4sp
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 11 Jan 2011 11:02:23 -0800
  ...battery terminal, bypassing the chassis ground? sure, you can add all the ground cables and wires you want. there's no such thing as...
• UnderVan Storage for tools and whatnot
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 7 Jan 2018 01:42:00 +0000
  ...and I keep a set of jumper cables, a spare fuel pump, gas filter, and Ignition Switch  shoved down in the space on the...
• Re: help with 91GL problem - it likes flatbed rides too much
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Mon, 30 Jun 2003 07:56:21 -0700
  ...Verify clean and tight connections everywhere, more especially the battery cables at both ends and the ground straps at tranny and upper engine left...
• Re: 1/4 mile syndrome is back!
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Fri, 8 Oct 1999 00:01:39 -0400
  ...Most of the ignition and fuel system is new within the past two years and all ground cables have been redone. Any ideas what...
• Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:32:52 -0700
  ...Having driven VWs clear back into 60s taught me to prepare for worst case scenarios from cables to fuel pumps and everything in between...
• Re: No Start & Sliding door handle'
  Historical mailing list - Laura Mangan
  Sat, 10 Jun 2017 19:13:21 -0400
  ...If automatic the neutral switch is also suspect. > > > > Battery and ground cables. They can look good and not be! Again, > > testing > > > under load. > > > > Horror...
• Re: was no start-my problem is intermittant sluggish starting
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 13 Nov 2012 23:44:27 -0800
  ...heck ..battery cables have been known to corrode and deteriorate internally from battery acid ... but you can't see it because it's covered...
• Re: battery cable contact problem
  Historical mailing list - Bob Norman
  Wed, 19 May 1999 00:10:21 -0230
  ...Buy a cheap set of booster cables, rip them down the middle giving you two lengths of heavy gauge wire. Use the wire to...
• Re: Larry's Trip Supplies - Friday -More Items
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 27 Dec 2002 10:30:58 -0600
  ...inflator. > 1 Pair jumper cables. > 4 Spare Spark plugs. > 1 Spare Distributor Cap. > 1 Spare set of ignition cables. > 2 Spare CVs with boots...
• Re: HELP QUICK! NOT STARTING
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 16:52:32 -0800
  Sounds from the description to be a starter-related problem (as opposed to being related to your other fuel/air/ignition problems) When you...
• Re: Help, late model instument cluster in '82 van
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 12:39:00 -0700
  ...just run a wire from the #1 terminal on the ignition coil all the way up front to the dash and connect it straight...
• Re: No Start & Sliding door handle'
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Tue, 6 Jun 2017 20:14:48 -0400
  ...If automatic the neutral switch is also suspect. > > Battery and ground cables. They can look good and not be! Again, testing > under load. > > Horror...
• Re: WAS: Starter Motor... Failure: NOW: 50 Circuit Weirdness. ECU Related?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 15 Dec 2012 12:30:27 -0800
  ...Gets it down to just battery, starter, battery and ground cables, thus eliminating and bypassing numerous possible weak areas. Helps you know where to...
• Re: Optima Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Steve Manning
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 11:40:07 -0600
  ...The stock 30 amp relay works fine and does switch with the ignition. I just think the $40.00 wheel chair battery I bought...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - John Clavin
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 14:04:40 -0600
  ...Isn't he primary purpose to provide for better ignition timing control which results in a smoother running engine, hence more torque? Are you...
• Re: no start?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 24 Jan 2016 18:31:26 -0500
  ...When triggered by the ignition switch the coil pulls in a plunger which extends the starter pinion gear and closes a contactor to connect...
• Re: No Start & Sliding door handle'
  Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
  Mon, 12 Jun 2017 12:45:11 -0400
  ...If automatic the neutral switch is also suspect. >> > > > Battery and ground cables. They can look good and not be! Again, >> > testing >> > > under load. >> > > > Horror...
• VW-'71 BUS and '80? BUS-INTERSPECIES TRANSPLANTS OF EQUIPMENT
  Historical mailing list - Nick Pace
  Mon, 10 Apr 95 12:49:29 PDT
  ...Right now, there is so many Brazilian and Mexican engine parts on the 1600 Bus engine that if the ignition starts misfiring, it does...
• Re: last minute checks
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Jul 1995 10:02:08 -0700
  ...Distributor (in case my CD ignition poops out) distributor cap and rotor intake manifold gaskets, exhaust gaskets 6 quarts oil brake fluid misc electrical...
• Re: starter turns except when the battery is disconnected but does not turn engine-solenoid problem?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:58:53 -0800
  ...I've seen many cases of underperforming battery cables, ground connections, etc. It's a mistake ..a very common mistake, to 'think of what...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sat, 13 Sep 2008 22:42:44 -0700
  ...Wiring Information > Constant 12V+ Red Ignition Switch Harness or Use Hot Side of Brake > Switched 12V+ Black Ignition Switch Harness > Ground Use Chassis Near...
• Re: Engine Bay Electrical Fire
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:21:04 -0700
  ...The main bundle coming aft for gauges, tail lights, ignition voltage, etc.. is on the left ....on top of the frame , forward of the...
• Fwd: * 10/4/2015 Needed NOW! Vanagon (1981) ONLY starts when cold /How To FIX this advice. PLEASE . . .
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 5 Oct 2015 11:31:16 -0700
  ...MechanicB did his *** good-cable > purchase and battery-to-starter swap-in ... > He then started the cold car with the > ignition key, drove the...
• Re: No Start & Sliding door handle'
  Historical mailing list - Laura Mangan
  Mon, 12 Jun 2017 13:30:00 -0400
  ...If automatic the neutral switch is also suspect. > >> > > > Battery and ground cables. They can look good and not be! Again, > >> > testing > >> > > under load. > >> > > > Horror...
• Starter Testing @ FLAPS WAS: Starting problem or startER problem
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Mon, 8 Apr 2013 15:02:57 -0400
  ...Make > > sure the cables to the starter are shiny as a rain deers nose. I have > > also run a ground cable to the starter...
• Re: No Start & Sliding door handle'
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Jul 2017 22:27:43 +0000
  Very rare for the ignition key cylinder to have a problem. Common for the switch itself to fail, in numerous ways including not turning...
• Re: Fwd: * 10/4/2015 Needed NOW! Vanagon (1981) ONLY starts when cold /How To FIX this advice. PLEASE . . .
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 5 Oct 2015 12:57:34 -0600
  ...MechanicB did his *** good-cable > > purchase and battery-to-starter swap-in ... > > He then started the cold car with the > > ignition key, drove the...
• Re: [WetWesties] Larry's Trip Supplies - Friday
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 27 Dec 2002 10:41:39 -0600
  ...inflator. > 1 Pair jumper cables. > 4 Spare Spark plugs. > 1 Spare Distributor Cap. > 1 Spare set of ignition cables. > 2 Spare CVs with boots...
• Re: * 10/4/2015 Needed NOW! Vanagon (1981) ONLY starts when cold /How To FIX this advice. PLEASE . . .
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Mon, 5 Oct 2015 15:03:21 -0400
  ...MechanicB did his *** good-cable > > purchase and battery-to-starter swap-in ... > > He then started the cold car with the > > ignition key, drove the...
• Re: FS: Pricy 2WD Westy on VA CL
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:46:31 -0400
  ...Filter& Hoses > New Drive Belts (all) > New Spark Plugs, Cap& Rotor, Ignition Cables,& Air Filter New Water > Pump& Thermostat Many new coolant Hoses& Seals...
• Slow Start - now Won't Start (L)
  Historical mailing list - Carlen, Gregg
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 23:19:19 -0500
  ...I took the advice found in some of the Listserv archives about cleaning the contacts of the grounding cables (battery, tranny to chassis, etc...
• Re: [WetWesties] hot-not-start
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:03:57 -0700
  ...but pay attention to things like the electrical part of the ignition switch, transmission ground strap, battery cables and connections, the battery, and charging...
• Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 2 May 2013 17:39:28 -0400
  ...It comes out of the same loom as the cables that go to the box above the ignition coil. It is not the single...
• Re: Fwd: * 10/4/2015 Needed NOW! Vanagon (1981) ONLY starts when cold /How To FIX this advice. PLEASE . . .
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 5 Oct 2015 09:21:12 -1000
  ...no need to remove the stock system...just leave ignition switch and that wiring still there. On 10/5/2015 8:31 AM, Jim...
• Re: No Start & Sliding door handle'
  Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
  Fri, 9 Jun 2017 00:12:30 -0400
  ...If automatic the neutral switch is also suspect. > > > Battery and ground cables. They can look good and not be! Again, > testing > > under load. > > > Horror...
• Re: UnderVan Storage for tools and whatnot
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Sat, 6 Jan 2018 19:55:37 -0600
  ...and I keep a set of jumper cables, a spare fuel pump, gas filter, and > Ignition Switch shoved down in the space on the...