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Re: Head light issue 1986 Syncro Westy getting close to solving problem!
Historical mailing list - David Klein
Tue, 15 May 2012 21:36:31 -0700
...I hear the relay click then passenger > lights turns from high to low beam mode. > > I hope this makes sense and please ask questions...
Re: Break drums and fast flashers
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Sun, 9 Oct 2011 11:17:51 -0600
...It had the reserve gas tank lever and no fuel gage along with other luxury features. Now as novice owner of the Yellow Sub...
Re: help 87 syncro head lights out
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sat, 29 Nov 2003 21:45:41 -0700
...The only way to continue was to hold the bright lever back. Don't know of a quick fix but can say, don't...
Re: Man, I am backing up now...on the light install..
Historical mailing list - mdrillock
Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:52:48 -0700
...First, with the key off try pulling up on the hi-beam lever switch and watching the hi-beam light. Does it go out...
Re: Electrical gremlin dash brake light
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 25 Apr 2021 12:45:31 -0400
...lever basically uses a door light switch and when lifted the switch completes a path to ground. >> >> I don’t know how that relay...
Re: Help! '87 Westy won't start...
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:35:09 -0400
Marc, there is no starter relay except for the solenoid on the starter itself. So check for power at the solenoid with a meter...
Re: wiper motor problem
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 4 May 2013 15:01:46 -0700
...I consulted Bentleys, went outside to check the intermittent relay. Hmm no relay. Just an empty space where it used to be. I guess...
Re: gas pedal > accelerator linkage question
Historical mailing list - Mike
Mon, 23 May 2011 18:53:05 -0400
...Can someone tell me how the lower end of the Push Rod is captured in the upper hole of the Relay Lever? I have...
Re: Weird headlight problem
Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
Fri, 8 Sep 2000 08:17:34 -0400
...Then, I started juggling the fuses > and relays on the fuse box and somehow the light turned back on. I actually > think I had...
Re: Baja trip, no headlights.....
Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
Mon, 2 May 2011 21:14:22 -0700
...Started her up, NO HEADLIGHTS. > > Usual story, holding up the dimmer lever made the brights come on, > letting go, no headlights. I tried the...
Re: Head light mystery
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 17 Jun 2022 21:00:28 -0400
...How would I go about checking to see if they installed relays with the upgrade? Looking at the GW site I see they still...
Re: gas pedal > accelerator linkage question
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Mon, 23 May 2011 17:23:58 -0700
...the Push Rod is |captured in the upper hole of the Relay Lever? | |I have the cover off and am peering at the assembly...
Re: Ignition turned "off", engine stays on. Pull up handbrake engine goes off??
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 5 Aug 2008 22:53:29 -0700
...The fridge relay (on fridge itself) was never connected > when air cooled engine was installed. It never had this "engine not > shutting off" problem...
Re: A new headlight Problem.
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Wed, 3 Mar 1999 11:21:54 EST
...burned, all looked >well. >* Checked bulbs, OK >* Checked the low reduction relay, looks great. Besides, if that >were >faulty then all lights would crap...
Re: Randomly Parking Wipers
Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
Sun, 10 Apr 2005 15:44:26 +0000
...On Intermittant they work fine, but low or high speed, when you >>switch the lever to off, they just stop wherever they are. >> >>I...
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Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 21:38:34 +0200
...is the "comfort blinker" relay. Gives you 3 turn signal cycles by just momentary using the turn signal lever (Autobahn!!). -Above that is a...
Small Vanagon parts for sale
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Sat, 27 Jan 2018 16:58:08 +0000
...Headlight switch pre-91 (2) Relays 53, 42, 19, 72, 21, 4 (one each) Fan switch "knob" (lever) 1 Metal ferrules that hold slider...
Re: Hey, it's awful dark out there tonight....
Historical mailing list - Randal Jett
Tue, 8 Jul 2008 19:25:55 -0700
...Trying the high beams lit up the road for a moment, but as soon as I release the lever the highbeams die out again...
Re: Stuck Windshield Fan Knob
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 1 Dec 1999 21:39:10 -0500
...Control handles pull off the levers first -- probably should warm them up; and be careful not to catch the handle on the faceplate as...
Re: '84 1.9L engine -- no start on cold mornings -- starts fine late morning
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Wed, 13 Jan 2016 20:19:12 -1000
...Â Neutral-start >> switch on automatic transmission shift lever is bypassed. >> >> I have a Bosch starter relay in the starter motor circuit >> and everything...
Re: Weird headlight problem
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Thu, 7 Sep 2000 19:09:18 -0700
...Then, I started juggling the fuses > and relays on the fuse box and somehow the light turned back on. I actually > think I had...
Re: headlamps
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:45:09 -0500
...I think I’ve only done three ‘upgrades’ to my van - the hot start relay, headlight relay, and 3 window canvas. Guess two of...
Re: shift linkage concept question
Historical mailing list - Doug
Fri, 12 Nov 2004 17:01:31 -0500
...and rebuilt linkage at trannyand replacing the >>ball-joint on the relay lever (and grease the socket)... found bucket >>loads of advice to try...
Re: transmission rebuild
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:14:49 -0700
...Rebush case where 1/2 relay lever sits so there will be enough throw to get into 1st or 2nd. Need I say more...
Re: Led Brake lamps and audiovox cruise control
Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
Sat, 10 Aug 2013 18:26:52 -0700
Hey William, I'd be tempted to install a separate switch, on the brake lever itself (like you get with the GoWesty Rostra kit...
Re: Brakes dashboard light -- DANGER?
Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
Sun, 9 Apr 2017 20:37:34 -0400
...But -- no cruise control and no starter boost relay. -George '90 Westfalia automatic On Sun, Apr 9, 2017 at 6:37 PM, Dennis Haynes...
Re: Baja trip, no headlights.....
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 2 May 2011 21:32:42 -0700
...Started her up, NO HEADLIGHTS. > > > > Usual story, holding up the dimmer lever made the brights come on, > > letting go, no headlights. I tried the...
Re: Head light issue 1986 Syncro Westy getting close to solving problem!
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Wed, 16 May 2012 00:57:14 -0400
...I hear the relay click then passenger >> lights turns from high to low beam mode. >> >> I hope this makes sense and please ask questions...
Re: Help requested: No headlights!!
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 10 Sep 2000 20:30:37 -0700
...Since I have installed relays I have not had this problem! At 08:32 PM 10/09/2000 -0400, ed wrote: >My 86 GL...
Re: 1991 Vanagon Electrical Problem
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Mon, 16 Dec 2002 10:37:12 -0700
...I had to hold the high beam switch forward to keep >> them on (the lever wouldn't stay forward by its self) so I...
Re: headlight switch mystery, help!
Historical mailing list - mike
Wed, 23 Jun 1999 01:42:23 -0400
Leif I had the exact same problem, after checking fuses, relays,replaced the headlight switch, etc... it came down to the infamous IGNITION SWITCH...
Re: Pulling the Dash (fascia)
Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
Mon, 26 Nov 2001 09:19:02 -0500
...Pull knob from rear heater fan switch Remove rear heater fan switch Pull knob from front fan switch Pull levers from heater controls (be...
Re: Starter/relay/switch problem fixed
Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
Wed, 25 Jul 2012 07:07:37 -0500
...12px">I've been able to use the gear lever while turning the key. I'd turn key with left hand and hold it...
Re: Fourth Gear Movement
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 18 Sep 2011 10:17:59 -0400
Movement of the shift lever in 3rd-4th gears is a sign the main shaft ball bearing is shot or the gear carrier housing...
MORE info Re: headlights not working after towing???
Historical mailing list - David Most
Thu, 31 Jul 2003 20:42:38 -0600
...1) ignition switch 2) headlight switch 3) relay (not sure where this is located) 4) grounds I haven't done any formal checking other...
Re: Non-working headlamps
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 23 Dec 2020 20:25:42 -0800
Dennis, I’m guessing here, can the x relay failure cause this? Alistair > On Dec 23, 2020, at 8:00 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57...
Re: Brakes dashboard light -- DANGER?
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sun, 9 Apr 2017 22:26:16 -0600
...If a starter boost relay was >> added this can also be a problem. >> >> Dennis, >> From my phone. >> ------------------------------ >> From: George Gaudette <gcgaudette@GMAIL.COM> >> Sent...
Re: Head light mystery
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 18 Jun 2022 16:37:43 -0400
...I suspect that is the headlight relay. Though it could be a relay for something else as there are some wiring concerns. A lot...
Re: [vanagon] What keeps the headlight off w/o the key in the ignition?
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Wed, 3 Mar 2004 12:30:08 -0500
...new load reduciton relay >new ignition switch >new headlight switch >checked ALL of the fuses >new turn signal and wiper lever mechanisms on the...
Re: SA Grilles:James vs Ken:the difference
Historical mailing list - James Cohen
Fri, 11 Dec 1998 13:46:34 -0500
...I would just suggest using a relay to supply power to the driving lights to make sure it gets all the voltage it needs...
Re: gas pedal > accelerator linkage question
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Mon, 23 May 2011 18:26:17 -0700
...the Push Rod is > |captured in the upper hole of the Relay Lever? > | > |I have the cover off and am peering at the assembly...
Re: Introductions and electrical questions
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Thu, 7 Mar 2002 08:25:04 -0800
>> I'm hoping at least some of this is relay related... and will be a >> simple fix. First, i notice the radio is not...
Trickle charger on hard to access House Battery
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sat, 24 Oct 2020 22:05:22 +0000
...sheet metal punch to provide a hole just behind parking brake lever to add a 12 VDC cigarette lighter socket; the idea was to...
Re: Help........My Van won't start
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Sat, 12 Jan 2002 15:32:56 -0500
...The excess weight, swinging about with the center of the key as its point of rotation leverages the tip of the key back and...
Update Re: MORE info Re: headlights not working after towing? (still not working)
Historical mailing list - David Most
Sat, 2 Aug 2003 14:28:42 -0600
...He told me that the ignition switch just provides power to the load reduction relay though, so though some of you have indicated that...
Re: Hello
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:51:29 -0800
...and the shift lever sits a little bit lower than it should. this allows in bottom end of the shifter to move past the...
Re: headlamps
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Sun, 23 Aug 2020 09:06:42 -0700
...They were the high power bulbs that I use with the relay. I put > in the old low power bulbs and they worked. Odd...
Interest in Older Vanagon Shift Linkage reproduction
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:11:14 -0400
...We can also get the boot that goes over this part and I have a couple of the relay levers available new at the...
Re: vanagon Digest - 9 Mar 2022 to 10 Mar 2022 (#2022-18)
Historical mailing list - Robert MacDowell
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:02:00 -0500
...I also heard of using a relay on the circuit. Wonder > what your guys opinion on that is? Last I was thinking of replacing...
Re: Small Vanagon parts for sale
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Tue, 30 Jan 2018 11:56:15 -0800
...Headlight switch pre-91 (2) > Relays 53, 42, 19, 72, 21, 4 (one each) > Fan switch "knob" (lever) 1 > Metal ferrules that hold slider...
Re: transmission rebuild(long)
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:00:35 -0700
...Just rebushing the 1/2 relay lever takes a custom bushing and drilling on a mill to accomplish. Same as the gear housing rebush...
Re: SA Grilles:James vs Ken:the difference
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Fri, 11 Dec 1998 09:21:01 -0800
...Are you saying that I can't use the existing headlight switch (rocker on dash)? Or the existing high beam switch (turn signal lever...
Re: Securing the guide pin (shifter linkage)
Historical mailing list - Kw
Sat, 23 May 1998 08:59:58 -0700
...Since the relay lever rides on the guide ring and can't see that this procedure could damage anything. -------------- Probably won't hurt anything...
Re: SMOKE! After I turn off my BA6 Gas Heater
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Mon, 20 May 2002 15:11:16 -0400
...What really strikes me is that the smoke happend EXACTLY at the moment I moved the levers left. Now this could be completely unrelated...
Re: '91 Westy - Yikes, lights! NOT
Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
Sun, 16 Sep 2001 09:05:08 -0700
...Check out my web page on how I added relays to cure this > problem. On an electrical competence level of complexity between > five(deals...
Re: vanagon Digest - 9 Mar 2022 to 10 Mar 2022 (#2022-18)
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 13:40:59 -0800
...I also heard of using a relay on the circuit. Wonder >> what your guys opinion on that is? Last I was thinking of replacing...
Re: Starter SR0408X ge-futzd
Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:09:24 -0700
...Starters have a magnetic switch often called a solenoid but really just a big relay with an iron core activator that works like a...
Re: No Start Problem
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Tue, 30 Nov 2010 18:48:42 +0000
...Jiggling the shift lever or putting it in neutral doesn't help. The connections at the starter and the battery are very clean. It...
Re: Joe's Tranny questions...
Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
Fri, 11 Jun 1999 16:28:33 EDT
...shift rod bores are cracked, replace early style 1st/2nd gear relay lever with new style, check pinion bearing bore in transaxle maincase and...
Re: transmission rebuild(long)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 17 Mar 2009 23:10:57 -0700
...having parts custom made as well. > Just rebushing the 1/2 relay lever takes a custom bushing and drilling on > a > mill to accomplish...