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  • Anyone pulled a Wiring Harness?
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:05:31 -0500
    Wondering if anyone has successfully pulled an entire wiring harness from a Vanagon and if so, where did you start, were you able to...
  • Re: westfalia 2nd battery question
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Tue, 26 Nov 2002 08:24:03 -0800
    ...It really depends on whether you want to run the wiring exposed or not.. If you wanted to hide the wiring, you would need...
  • Re: Aux Battery Wiring
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sat, 15 May 2004 16:12:43 -0600
    ...Aux Battery Wiring > I am about to install an optima behind the drives seat in my 87 camper > (manual trans). I wanted to make...
  • Re: aux. battery wiring and ACR issues
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 7 Jan 2013 00:00:42 -0500
    ...battery wiring in this post on my blog: http://shufti.wordpress.com/2013/01/06/vanagon-my-auxiliary-battery-wiring/ alistair
  • I've got photocopies of '85 Vanagon wiring diagrams.
    Historical mailing list - sstones
    Fri, 11 Nov 1994 15:06:16 -0500 (EST)
    I've got photocopies of '85 Vanagon wiring diagrams. If you want a photo copy... E-Mail me. Sorry, I've only got '85...
  • Re: trailer wiring
    Historical mailing list - John C...
    Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:13:55 +0000
    ...Jeff Clayman <jclayman@MASSMED.ORG> > Does a plug in trailer wiring adapter for the 1987 vanagon exist or do you have > the splice in...
  • A/C system over heating and proper evaporator fans current draw
    Historical mailing list - tinker man
    Sun, 2 Sep 2012 17:39:24 +0300
    Hello all, My van's a/c wiring and control circuits (relays, fuses, wiring) are overheating just like many other member vans on this...
  • WARNING ON Trailer Wiring Harness aka Couple of Random questions
    Historical mailing list - Dino KubiK
    Wed, 22 Oct 1997 18:22:10 -0300
    In reply to Stephen Jones's <sjones@TETONDATA.COM> question on "...Is there a trailer hitch wiring kit for the Vanagon out there?..." please...
  • EV Manuals UPDATE....
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 20 Jul 1995 12:04:05 -0400 (EDT)
    ...He also let me borrow the looseleaf binder with the wiring diagrams. Here's what I have to date: Body - Exterior, Body - Interior Fuel...
  • Re: Can the stock headlight wiring handle higher wattage bulbs?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
    Mon, 29 Jul 2002 22:37:27 +0200
    ...The whole point of doing the relay/wiring thing, is to decrease the voltage drop to a minimum at the headlight lamp, and to...
  • Re: O2 Sensor wire connection (wiring harness end - 2.1)
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:24:27 -0700
    I have 2.1 wiring harnesses. I don't recall that the 02 sensor connector is yellow though, but I most likely can supply...
  • Re: wiring diagram, Dometic 182B?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Mon, 6 Sep 2004 18:08:31 -0700
    ...wiring diagram, Dometic 182B? > > >I would have thought that I could find the wiring diagram for the RM182B >at > >http://www.rvmobile.com/library...
  • Re: 88 Vanagon alternator light problem
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:36:49 -0400
    Does your van have cruise control? The cruise control wiring is connected to the auto shifter. That may be related, but you'll have...
  • Wiring diagram design software
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:33:57 -0800
    I am looking for automotive wiring diagram making software.� Anyone have any suggestions on what I should use - Windows or Linux platforms are what...
  • fog/aux lights installed
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:31:45 -0800
    ...I have documented the wiring plan I used on my blog http://shufti.wordpress.com/ I have also posted the factory wiring diagram (in...
  • Re: 1989 Fog light wiring in harness?
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:35:35 -0500
    ...Is there already a >> front and rear foglight wiring in the wiring? > > unfortunately no.. > > > the taillights do have a space for a "rear fog...
  • trailer wiring harness and tailpipe OD
    Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
    Sun, 28 Feb 1999 09:46:58 -0500
    ...Does anyone have a company and manufacturer part # for a wiring harness for trailer lights? Or will a generic set up work? 2. Does...
  • Anyone has the Healight relay wiring diagram?
    Historical mailing list - Fuzzy :philippe
    Tue, 4 Feb 2003 17:25:13 -0800
    Hello! Could anyone p-mail me a scan of the wiring diagram/instructions of the installation of a headlight relay? I don't have...
  • Re: Dash binnacle wiring
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Tue, 18 May 2004 21:36:40 -0600
    Entity Mike Miller spoke thus: > Anyone know if the film wiring is the same for tach vs. clock dash binnacles What in all tarnation...
  • New List Member Looking For Wiring Harness
    Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
    Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:43:54 -0600
    A friend who is in the process of joining (seems to be having some kind of problem joining) needs a wiring harness for his...
  • Re: Update (not fixed...) Re: FIXED? (and, advice needed...) (was: Re: low voltage, starter running intermittently, but alternator is okay?)
    Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
    Wed, 25 Jan 2006 10:31:59 -0500
    Mark is correct, the wiring changed between '85 and '86... I thought Wes had a post-'85 van. Sorry if I got the year...
  • Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve part numbering question
    Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
    Thu, 1 Oct 2015 13:45:42 -0700
    ...Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> Yes, at some point during 88 the FI wiring changed so that the power for the ICU...
  • Re: Looking for some Vanagon wiring harness parts
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 19 Sep 2019 21:52:41 -0400
    ...Best, d On Thu, Sep 19, 2019 at 9:31 PM gburgin <gburgin@mac.com> wrote: > I strongly suggest the Vanagain wiring harness. The...
  • Re: Puzzled by thesamba instructions: Convert 82D fan wiring to '86 fan.
    Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
    Wed, 20 Jul 2016 04:02:51 +0000
    Managed to make upper mounts:https://webdocs.cs.ualberta.ca/~jag/Pictures/UpperMounts/ Still haven't figured out fan wiring. Martin On Tuesday, July...
  • Re: Re-wiring doors (power windows, etc)
    Historical mailing list - pensioner
    Wed, 5 Jun 2002 13:22:20 -0700
    ...Bag a double bushel of trashed wiring harnesses for nada usually. Lotsa colors, lotsa guages, lotsa innersting bits attached. (inline circuit breakers, connectors, relay...
  • Subaru conversion problems
    Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
    Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:20:34 -0500
    I'm into wiring hell on my conversion that I started about 5 years ago and have decided to complete. It seems that the...
  • Looking for David Beieri regarding a wiring harness
    Historical mailing list - David White
    Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:35:21 -0700
    ...I would like to know the fate of the 84 wiring harness I sent you. Did you end up needing it? Reply to sirgrumpsalot...
  • Question RE wiring in trailer lights
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 30 Sep 2005 12:51:03 -0500
    I have a GoWesty Vanagon trailer wiring kit. Looks strightforward enough, but I was wondering what's the best place(s) to tie into...
  • Re: H3 bulbs
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Fri, 16 Feb 2001 17:50:23 -0500
    Dear Gary, I assume you put the relays in the dash somewhere? where? I assume you replaced the wiring to the lights? with what...
  • Re: Trailer wiring kit
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Mon, 15 May 2017 11:52:28 -0400
    ...What wiring kit is recommended to controls the lights in the trailer (4 pin connector)? I see that GoWesty has one for sale. It...
  • Re: Headlight Upgrade Eilemma
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Fri, 9 Sep 2011 10:21:50 -0400
    regarding PO wiring modifications. My very first VW camper, a 71 sportsmobile purchased in about 1983 had a bunch of crazy wiring. When I...
  • Re: headlights (all) - poof! - continued...
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Sun, 10 Apr 2011 08:27:32 -0700
    For those who do their own wiring, knowing the load on the circuit is essential. Wire charts of AWG sizes versus current and length...
  • FS: Used Square EURO H4 Headlights with Headlight washers.
    Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
    Sat, 13 May 2006 16:56:57 -0400
    ...These are complete assemblies, with both low and high beams, bulbs, and the euro wiring harness that you will need to splice into you...
  • Wiring Harness Differences
    Historical mailing list - David Johnson
    Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:43:12 -0600
    ...differences between a California model and non-California model in the wiring harness? I know there are emissions differences, but I am not sure...
  • Re: 85 stereo wiring
    Historical mailing list - quadrat
    Sat, 2 Jan 2010 16:35:59 -0800
    ...85 stereo wiring I have a brain fade, my 85gl has a main connector for the stereo, red and brown is red hot and...
  • Aux Battery Wiring
    Historical mailing list - Jeff and Jen Gilbert
    Sat, 15 May 2004 11:32:18 -0700
    ...The wiring seems correct according bentley (97.34a). Here is what I have with engine running: 30 - thick red wire, 13.8v 85 - small...
  • Re: Dometic Fan Wiring for DUMMIES
    Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
    Tue, 27 Apr 1999 17:40:15 -0400
    At 10:31 AM 4/27/99 -0700, Kevin Mikkelson wrote: >Off line Bill and I have been discussing the wiring of additional fans...
  • Re: mice and chewed wiring?
    Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
    Sun, 11 Aug 2002 12:36:49 -0700
    ...Dana > So, any ideas for dealing with mice, or has anyone found anything that > might break the wiring just before it enters the air...
  • Re: Euro vs US taillights
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 23 Sep 1999 09:53:46 +0300
    ...On my '80 European bulbholders there are no equipped foglight bulb wiring, just the holes for this. Even the wiring for backup light are...
  • Neutral Switch wiring
    Historical mailing list - rea
    Mon, 26 Jul 2004 13:47:51 -0400
    ...Unfortunately he forgot the way the wiring went so left it so that you have to hot wire it to start it. I have...
  • Re: No Start Scenario
    Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
    Fri, 13 Mar 2015 11:00:43 -0700
    ...ALL looks good in the engine compartment wiring box though. I will inspect the fwd panel this weekend and will No doubt have a...
  • Re: The Real Starter Problem Found. Now I Need a Wiring Harness
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sun, 13 Jul 2014 17:10:55 -0700
    ...Starter problem solved...or so I thought. > > One listee suggested an upgraded starter wiring harness from That VW Bus Guy. I not only ordered...
  • Re: Vanagon Syndrome Patch Needed
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:33:31 -0600
    On Apr 21, 2008, at 12:12 PM, Mike Elliott wrote: > What the heck is a wiring "patch"? This is a very technical electrical...
  • Looking for AC wiring harness for 87 Van
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:53:42 -0400
    I am looking for a good used wiring harness, sensors and relays for an 87 Vanagon. If you look behind the panel on the...
  • Re: Battery charger
    Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
    Wed, 16 Sep 1998 16:26:04 EDT
    ...rubatoguy@WORLDNET.ATT.NET (Todd Last) > > I like the idea of wiring a trickle charger into the 120vac westy wiring to > charge the battery...
  • Aux battery wiring
    Historical mailing list - mike miller
    Mon, 7 Jan 2002 17:36:40 -0800
    Volks, David B 'told' me that in the wiring to the aux battery on my Westy that pin 85 on the relay should be...
  • radio wiring harness wanted
    Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
    Mon, 27 May 2002 16:52:07 -0400
    ...6" of wire so I can splice it in to my wiring harness. Pmail me if you have this and what you want $$ wise...
  • Re: power mirror problem
    Historical mailing list - Barb & Scott Stothers
    Sun, 14 Sep 2003 16:07:31 -0500
    The wiring boots can still be intact and the a wire broken inside. That's what happened to mine.... had to slit the boot...
  • Anyone have a write up for making a 86-91 door wiring diagram
    Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
    Sat, 14 Nov 2015 14:49:16 -0500
    Has anyone out there got a good write up on building late model vanagon, 86–91 with power mirrors and windows, wiring harnesses? I...
  • SA headlights....(wiring snafu)
    Historical mailing list - Mike Garske
    Thu, 20 Dec 2001 10:26:49 -0800
    ...I hooked the wiring up so I have high beams on the headlights at low beam and this makes the inner lights glow brighter...
  • wiring diagram for 91 GL
    Historical mailing list - Ryan Hawkins
    Thu, 7 Sep 2006 22:43:12 -0400
    Anyone have a wiring diagram for a 91 GL? My right rear AND brake light fuses keep blowing. Is there a common place that...
  • Re: wiring conduit?
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Mon, 15 Feb 1999 08:19:06 -0600
    ...Most gauges work fine on the flat cable wiring. Circuit specialists at cir.com has good prices on flat cables, it comes in 20...
  • Re: +24v electrical system
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 26 Feb 2003 11:43:52 -0600
    ...Aircraft over a certain size in civilian usage go to 24 volt for the lighter wiring you mention. Commercial / Millitary aircraft use 24 volt...
  • Re: AC fan vrs non AC fan
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:23:11 -0800
    ...This larger motor needs different fan wiring and different metal shroud. The wiring diagram in the Bentley for A/C has the wrong colors...
  • Re: Beginner's guide to Vanagon wiring
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Sat, 25 Apr 2015 18:44:40 -0700
    ...thank you On Sat, Apr 25, 2015 at 6:39 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: > Universal old car wiring diagram: http://www...
  • Re: No start, no spark
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:36:57 -0400
    At 07:58 AM 7/13/2010 Tuesday, Mark A Kippert wrote: >Wiring diagrams make my head hurt. :-) Take a look on the wiki...
  • Wiring diagram for intermittent wiper?
    Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
    Tue, 19 Jun 2007 23:17:36 +0200
    Hi, Does anyone have a link to the wiring diagram for adding intermittent wipe to the Vanagon? I have a pre 85 model, so...
  • Re: Rear Window Wiper Retrofit
    Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
    Wed, 8 Apr 1998 00:00:00 EDT
    ...Routing the fluid tubing and wiring is troublesome, but worth it. The tubing/wiring uses a little hose piece to connect from the hatch...
  • Re: HELP needed: Converting to Auto Trans... need neutral switch wiring
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 5 Sep 2006 18:53:36 -0400
    ...need neutral switch wiring On 9/5/06, Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@optonline.net> wrote: > > Both the neutral safety and reverse light switch is in...
  • Re: Starter solenoid wiring question - '86 AT
    Historical mailing list - Scott
    Wed, 1 Jun 2016 09:14:52 -1000
    ...On 06/01/2016 05:52 AM, email99@bellsouth.net wrote: > I have a question about starter solenoid wiring on an '86 AT full...