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• Re: battery kill switch
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 25 Aug 2012 16:51:37 -0700
  an option Don? I think it is well know that there are kill switches/battery switches available. The point is do you have an...
• Power window switch frame replacement, '91 GL.
  Historical mailing list - T-rev Reynolds
  Wed, 7 Jul 2010 11:21:54 -0600
  For anyone with power windows and switches that tend to hang around more than stay in place where they are meant to be: My...
• switched power to radio
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 15:39:13 -0800
  ...All of the SPST switches were toggle switches and I didn't want that because the other dash switches are rockers. John McLean 87...
• Brakelight switch system
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Tue, 24 Jul 2001 20:38:42 -0500
  ...Disconnecting either brakelight switch on the master cylinder doesn't shut off the brake lights, but if both switches are disconnected, then the brakelights...
• Re: Fan switches
  Historical mailing list - Gina
  Mon, 24 Jan 2000 23:55:50 -0800
  on the subject of fan switches...i think mine is fried and i'd like to pull it and bypass it long enough to...
• Re: PS Re: Headlight Switch
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:35:26 -0600
  ...Tim Hannick - list member from down New Orleans way - visited my place some time ago and repaired some of my switches. He removed them...
• Re: First cold day- alternate replacement switch
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 17:52:22 -0500
  ...My 82 diesel got to the point that it would burn out the fuses and switches. I replaced the fuse with a new plug...
• Re(2): how engine oil degrades (was: sysnthetic oils)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Jan 1997 10:31:02 -0500
  Thanks for the explanation regarding the two oil pressure switches. You said that the 13.1 switch must close with RPM greater than 2000...
• Re: A/C switches are hidden and unaccessable
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 17 May 2013 08:32:56 -0700
  In the 85 there are no switches or fuses behind the left rear cabinet, just bare hoses. Only late 86 and on have important...
• Rekindling search for an elusive part ('85 Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 18:27:00 -0500
  ...Out of the bottom of these two switches is a "Y" shaped hose that connects these two switches to a single vacuum hose. The...
• Re: Cruise
  Historical mailing list - Stan Shapiro
  Thu, 18 Dec 2014 17:06:43 -0800
  ...There is a RED/BLACK wire that runs from the cruise’s main control unit, through the foot pedal-activated canceling switches (one at...
• Fog Light Switch Kits are Back!!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 17:32:44 -0400
  ...They are not the Rabbit switches that "kind of match" but the actual Vanagon ones that identically match your other switches. They are intended...
• Re: Testing the Brake Light Switches
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 14:43:58 -0500
  ...On the other hand, doesn't the brake warning light energize when both of the master cylinder switches do not close simultaneously? Ken Lewis...
• Re: vanagon airco switches (mounting panel)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Fri, 20 May 2011 20:37:58 -0400
  On Fri, May 20, 2011 at 5:03 PM, Raf Knockaert <raf.knockaert@telenet.be> wrote: > Hello, > > In the late Vanagon the airco switches...
• brake light problem
  Historical mailing list - Bill Hopper
  Sun, 18 Aug 2002 09:40:23 -0700
  ...I disconnected the switches (there are two) at the master cylinder and used a jumper wire between the terminals on the socket and the...
• Re: Brake Light Switches
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:09:21 -0400
  ...the only way you find out is when boith brake light switches have failed. Redundant systems are cool, but only if there is a...
• Re: oil pressure switch question 1.8 bar?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 26 Jan 2003 21:48:34 -0500
  TO the best of my knowledge these switches were a factory error. You can take the 1.8 bar switch and throw it away...
• Re: Window Switches
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 16:25:39 EST
  ...everytime i see a quantum in the junkyard i always pull the window switches out of it.. chris
• Re: Strange Idea about retrofitting early Headlight Switch onto late model Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 16 May 2013 11:13:34 -0400
  ...Two different > switches with different numbers (and IIRC different pins) seemed to work > just fine in my '90. I put in one with the...
• Re: instrument cluster
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 23:13:13 -0600
  ...FWIW, Porsche 924 fog light switches are a match for Vanagon Switches- and usually have two "on" positions, so you can hook up your...
• Re: cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 07:30:42 -0800
  The only problem I've ever had with VW cruise is the vacuum switches on the brake/clutch pedals. If you have a Mityvac...
• Re: brake light switch
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:34:12 -0600
  ...I think I'll order the switches from Van Cafe. Warren Lail 88 Westy On Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 7:48 AM, Don...
• Re: fresh air/heat sliders
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 10 May 2001 20:13:23 +1200
  ...And also why do the Euro cheapskates keep fitting LHD column switches to RHD cars? DANGEROUS! The Japanese make column switches for particular sides...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Tue, 24 Nov 2015 09:57:41 -0800
  The GW replacement clutch and brake switches brought my CC back to life. The old ones tested fine, too. Mike M Sent from my...
• Re: Brake Light Switches
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 9 Sep 2010 15:43:52 -0700
  ...VA, Year - 1991, MG 9, SG 45 Illustration > 142-00 > > Two switches on the brake master cylinder are shown. # 17 and #18. > > Number 17...
• Re: Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 22:35:13 -0500
  ...so some 1985's will have TWO switches and others (made later in the year) will have only the one switch. :(
• Re: Camper A/C Switch (Outrageously Expensive)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Sep 2005 10:37:42 EDT
  ...I > believe the cost was about $25. > > they changed the a/c switches in '88. the '88 up westy takes the same dash switch...
• Re: Ignition/starter switch failures
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 12 May 2015 23:05:05 -0400
  What part of the switches have failed? All the same way? The starter, auxiliary, or ignition part? Melted, didn't turn, didn't turn...
• Re: O2 sensor problems
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 08:37:48 -0700
  ...RC also suggested I adjust my throttle position switches. On the '83 digijet there are two idle position switches. I definitely know that one...
• Re: Dome light on 87 MV
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Sat, 31 Aug 2002 14:20:25 -0700
  ...I think the two switches are wired together. Hope this helps, John >From: Clay Perry <Cmpbiker@AOL.COM> >Reply-To: Cmpbiker@AOL.COM >To...
• Re: Both Front and Rear Heater Fan Switches Inop!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 21 Feb 2011 08:30:06 -0800
  ...discover that upon turning on the front and rear heater fan switches > nothing happens. Dead as door nails, both of them. > > Any suggestions on...
• Re: '84 Vanagon 1.9 engine oil pressure switch etc. Now have voltage data on wire from oil pressure switch to instrument panel
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 29 May 2017 05:24:35 -0400
  ...The oil pressure switches we sell are not these colours. Low pressure switches, 0.03 bar, are BLUE and high pressure switches, 0.09...
• dash switches for sale...wasRe: Fan switch numbered 2. front blower
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Apr 2003 00:40:18 EDT
  ...has anyone > had this issue of the switch just breaking allowing no toggle > > i have a bunch of dash switches for sale $15 ea
• 4 Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Monsieur
  Thu, 15 May 2008 22:46:46 -0700
  ...Would I need three battery switches, one two switch between the two other switches?... but I also want batteries three and four to run...
• Re: '85 A/C Question
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 10:15:28 EDT
  ...Another common problem is that the knobs or switches that control the A/C are broken. They are NLA from the dealer so good...
• Re: 91 Westfalia 4 switches, only one dome lite
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 07:35:46 -0800
  ...The pantry light does not seem > wired into the switches either and has no three way setting. What is the idea > here? The pantry...
• Re: headlight switches new and old
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 6 Jan 2005 06:36:55 -0800
  I would not wish to mix the different switches. The dash wiring harness is different for the different switches. The switch was not changed...
• Re: Scored brand new Behr AC but missing switches
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 16 May 2010 12:24:13 -0700
  ...They probably went the > same way as the switches -- some parts pile in someone else's garage. > > Still considering myself lucky
• Brake lights
  Historical mailing list - peace
  Tue, 18 Apr 1995 20:57:26 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Is the fix as simple as changing the two switches on the master cylinder? If so, does brake fluid squirt out if the swithces...
• Fwd: [VANAGON] Fw: Vanagon oil pressure switches,or the lack thereof!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Oct 1999 20:22:30 EDT
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• Re: headlight switches (and winter ideas for Canadians)
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Thu, 6 Jan 2005 08:23:20 -0500
  Joy, You need to check Matilda's chassis number, they changed the switches in 1989. If the number is higher than 24K045001, you need...
• LED Panel Switches for Dometic Exhaust Fan
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Wed, 11 Sep 2019 10:39:28 -0400
  ...Want it to look as stock as possible so was going to use the little micro toggle switches. Problem is can't seem to...
• Re: brake pressure switch
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Wed, 21 Jan 2015 08:33:47 -0500
  ...brake pressure switch At 08:05 AM 1/21/2015, Mike Riley wrote: > Anybody know what brake pressure switches are interchangeable > from diff. Model...
• Re: stereo remote turn off (won't)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 23:59:44 -0400
  ...I'll be able to turn >>it >>off and on using the "new" switch (switched power). >> >>Mike > -------------- > > Mike, > Put in 2 switches, one at...
• Re: WINDOW SWITCH FRUSTRATIONS
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 7 Apr 2006 10:16:51 EDT
  ...The VW power window switches are held into a plastic surround. if the plastic surround is damaged, it will come off your door panel...
• Re: It's hard to make your Vanagon better when they're making the parts crappier
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 1 Jul 2013 21:03:22 -0700
  ...thanks, Scott> > Meyle Ignition Switches are GARBAGE. Kostal OEM switches are the best. > How to tell? - Original and Kostal Switches are both Black and...
• Re: WTB: Passenger power window switch
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Mon, 6 Aug 2007 11:35:38 -0700
  ...Except for the soldered on wires, the switches are pretty much identical. The Jetta/Golf Window switches cost about $18 brand new. Here's...
• Re: Fan switches
  Historical mailing list - Nelson Hogg
  Mon, 24 Jan 2000 08:38:29 -0500
  ...Currents are not very high so I am guessing that it is just a poor design in the plastic of the switches. >> OH YES...
• Re: AC Question
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Mar 1997 21:55:21 PST
  ...Again referencing the Bentley manual; there are NO pressure switches on the 84,85 model. Looking on page 97.140 for 1986-88 there...
• Re: headlight switches (and winter ideas for Canadians)
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Wed, 5 Jan 2005 23:33:15 -0500
  ...Has anyone else had switches fry regularly? Meanwhile, though, I do need a switch! Could you please email me offline with info on how...
• of oil lights and pressure switches
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Tue, 25 Sep 2001 18:10:51 -0700
  ...The ETKA seems to show two switches, but the schematic is so confusing I can't tell what it shows. Parts stores show two...
• Re: Replacing heater switch
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 28 Dec 2004 20:36:31 -0500
  At 15:14 12/28/2004, Michael Knight wrote: >What kind of symptoms were you getting? Both of my switches click like new >and...
• Re: I lock but they open ...
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:28:41 -0700
  Possibly a short in one of the unlock switches or buttons on the door. Check all switches and spray WD-40 into them may...
• Re: Brake light problem
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Mon, 6 May 2024 09:46:32 -0400
  My switches have always failed in an "off mode"... they tends to require more brake pressure as they start to fail. May also be...
• Brake switch(s)
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Mon, 16 Jun 2003 18:02:13 -0700
  ...Found time today to TS, seems both brake light switches have gone Tango Uniform. Got the switches (about 15 bucks a pop) and a...
• Re: It's hard to make your Vanagon better when they're making the parts crappier
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 1 Jul 2013 17:01:32 -0400
  I second Jim on the Kostal switches. I tried a Meyle one once and that was enough for me. Kostal is being sold through...
• Instruments and Switches available
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Tue, 30 Sep 2003 14:37:08 -0700
  Client brings me an 83 Wasserboxer with broken instruments pod and a complete pod with all switches and instruments from an 87 junkyard chassis...
• Battery switches
  Historical mailing list - Rob Gunter
  Fri, 12 Jul 2002 08:57:03 -0400
  ...The problem of using switches (without an isolator) to do this is you can get competition between (dueling?) batteries for the charge. One battery...
• Re: Headlight Switches and other switches
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Thu, 24 Feb 2005 14:56:34 -0600
  When I got my Vanny, I could not see in the dark. Interior lights did not work. Some missing, etc. Chris offered that my...
• Re: WTH!! First it headlights, now wipers
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 16:27:44 -0500
  ...No, they don't. (Watch me be wrong) >It seems sometimes that the axis of the cosmos is wired through the ignition >switches of...