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What controls pre-ignition flashing of warning lights?
Historical mailing list - Lee Kouns
Mon, 16 Sep 2002 18:28:47 -0700
...What controls the blinking of the temperature and oil warning lights after you turn on the ignition but before you engage the starter. On...
Re: "Empty" Warning Lights in dash...any uses???
Historical mailing list - Jeff Kennedy
Sun, 24 Apr 2005 21:31:23 -0700
...I've wondering if anyone has ever found any use for the two "empty" warning lights located below the the Oil and Battery warning...
Re: Backup lights not working all the time
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Thu, 6 Nov 2014 18:43:17 -0500
...Yes the warning light and buzzer did come on. Now I know about that part of the system warning etc. Wow what VW journey...
Re: Policy on wrong answers?
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Wed, 11 Apr 2007 18:42:17 -0700
...Apparently there is > a limit of two incorrect answers before you get a warning from a > moderator. > Yeesh, if that's the case, I...
Re: Brake warning light flickering
Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
Sun, 18 Dec 2011 18:30:09 -0800
VERY true well stated common sense, advance warning. tks Scott. I remember the commercial but, not the sponsor ...the take away would be that...
Re: 84 Vanagon, will not shift into gear, Solved!
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Tue, 4 Sep 2007 11:33:45 -0600
On Sep 4, 2007, at 11:17 AM, Mark Drillock wrote: > Only thing is, 80-84 don't have the fluid level warning light...
Ignition Key Warning Buzzer
Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
Tue, 28 Apr 1998 11:21:01 -0700
...Unfortunately, so does a warning buzzer indicating the key is in the ignition. The buzzer only works intermittently but I would like to kill...
Headlight Warning Buzzer??
Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo (rlpa80)
Wed, 12 Aug 1998 10:18:33 -0700
Am I missing a component or does a 1986 Vanagon Gl Syncro not ship with a headlight warning buzzer? I have walked away from...
Re: Warning light
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Thu, 6 Nov 2014 06:30:01 -0500
The buzzer/warning light goes off together and is located In the temperature gauge ( tachometer) Not by the oil can warning light speedometer area...
Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:27:30 -0500
...I wonder why VW chose to ADD the safety warnings regarding driving with the propane valve open sometime between the early to mid 80s...
Re: Fan belt(replaced), Noise(gone)
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 16 May 2000 18:38:18 -0400
...it). >Are there any warnings before the water pump goes? My dear man, you have just had your warning! Don't expect any more...
Re: door chime/seat belt light anomaly
Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
Fri, 14 May 2010 11:23:17 -0700
...latch for seat > belt warning light > -warning light unit only has handbrake light and logo, seat belt > space blank > -warning light unit does not...
Resistor and diode values for 88+ vanagon instrument cluster
Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
Sun, 15 Dec 2013 11:09:08 -0600
...diode for alternator warning light (K2), ??value R4: resistor for alternator warning light (K2), 120Ω ±5% R5: resistor for alternator warning light (K2), 470Ω...
Re: Oil press. warning buzzer
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Thu, 16 Oct 1997 13:25:46 -0500
...There are actually two separate oil pressure warning sensors (switches). VW figured that there should be more pressure at higher rpms, so they divided...
Re: Circuit 85 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:50:29 -0500
...The o2 warning light has a bit of a dual function. There is a mileage counter that urns it on at ~30k mile intervals...
Re: "Flaming"
Historical mailing list
Mon, 18 Aug 1997 18:20:28 -0400 (EDT)
...We all appreciate a warning about a shifty business, but take it off line if you have more dirty laundry than a warning, please...
Bear Warning
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Fri, 2 Jun 2000 11:39:48 -0700
The Forest Service has issued a BEAR WARNING in the national forests for this summer. They're urging everyone to protect themselves by wearing...
Re: What are my best PC GPS options?
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:55:58 -0800
Just a warning. In California it is illegal to have such devices attached to the windshield. And I assume there could be other jurisdictions...
Re: Brake warning light still
Historical mailing list - B Feddish
Sun, 21 May 2017 18:39:05 +0000
...Brake warning light still Brake warning light still on. I brought my van to the mechanics and he said the 2 3 prong switches...
Re: FYI - Audi wheels are a DIRECT bolt on for the Eurovan
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Wed, 16 Jul 2003 20:00:15 EDT
In a message dated 7/16/2003 9:22:16 AM Pacific Daylight Time, swalker72@KNOLOGY.NET writes: > I have seen these warnings and...
Re: Audible Idiot "Light"...EE Inventor Wanted
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:42:34 -0800
...Since the oil pressure system has its own buzzer, I reckon only the coolant level, coolant temp, and alternator need audible warning systems added...
Re: Pop-Up storm coming Wednesday: Warning to AOL members
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Tue, 7 Dec 1999 09:01:04 EST
...In the same way we post warning about problems we have come across with our Vanagons, I was doing the same for those that...
Re: Stealth camping spot and tick warning(NCV)
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Tue, 23 May 2006 16:44:07 -0800
...Stealth camping spot and tick warning(NCV) To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Mark, from what you say the Tourist Season in Alaska must be...
No Warning: Manual tranny now stuck in reverse! HELP!
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:02:59 -0600
...I had no warnings of any pending trouble with this transmission. It was rebuilt back in 1998, never had a llick of trouble from...
Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:19:08 -0500
...With the > dry sump setup we're working on, there will be both oil level > indicators for the res, and pressure warning both light...
Re: Gauge ID#s
Historical mailing list
Tue, 6 Jun 1995 23:24:22 -0500 (CDT)
...it's part number is 360 025 and the warning contact is 11.4 psi. The stamped # is 30/15. Note that the recommended...
I need an IdiuT light! [low fuel warning lamp]
Historical mailing list - Tom Naylor II
Fri, 5 Apr 2002 18:07:07 -0800
...Do any of the vanagon models offer a low fuel warning lamp? If not, I'm tempted to either: 1) pay closer attention to...
Re: Emergency brake light stays on
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Sat, 16 Dec 2006 09:04:26 -0800
...The Bentley says that's the only thing connected to the brake warning light in '85. According to the wiring diagram, in '86 they...
Re: Water level/temp warning flasher
Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
Fri, 27 Jul 2001 08:32:42 -0500
...Water level/temp warning flasher I just got an '84 vanagon which has a flashing Water reservoir level/engine temp warning light flashing continously...
EV Fuel Line Leak Warning......
Historical mailing list
Mon, 8 Dec 1997 09:37:54 EST
Thanks for the warning Ric. I have been smelling gas for some time now on my EV, and I just can't spot a...
Two warning lights come on TOGETHER
Historical mailing list - Ed
Tue, 23 Aug 2005 09:00:41 -0400
My alternator and Oxygen sensor warning lights are occasionally flashing on and off. I can troubleshoot for the alt and Oxy lights, but why...
Re: "carat" FS on ebay PROFANITY WARNING
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Sun, 26 Mar 2006 07:12:40 -0800
...Re: "carat" FS on ebay PROFANITY WARNING > >In a message dated 3/26/2006 7:00:01 AM Pacific Standard Time, >fortino1@EARTHLINK.NET...
Re: london lab tech cover + resume ..WARNING: VIRUS
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Wed, 7 Nov 2001 19:25:14 +1200
...london lab tech cover + resume ..WARNING: VIRUS</title></head><body> <blockquote type="cite" cite>In a message dated 11/5/01 11:31:21...
coolant pressure gauge
Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
Mon, 7 Jan 2002 03:16:32 -0800
...I know it sounds crazy, but after losing my motor due to driving without coolant (no, I wasn't ignoring the warning light and...
Re: Turbo diesel 5-speed DOKA on ebay
Historical mailing list - aircooled chris
Mon, 8 Nov 2004 11:54:54 -0800
...Warning, warning, Will Robinson!! Selling that >> Doka >> for >> > parts is probably not illegal, but putting it back on the road in >> the US >> is...
Re: Policy on wrong answers?
Historical mailing list - joel walker
Thu, 12 Apr 2007 20:25:37 -0500
> Matt wrote: >> Apparently there is a limit of two incorrect answers before you get >> a >> warning from a moderator. > > We have to give correct...
Oil Pressure System Confusion...
Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
Sat, 30 Jun 2007 20:24:14 -0400
Regarding the dynamic pressure warning system on the 86 and ups; I get a flashing light and buzzer scenario at idle once in a...
Re: a newbie with some problems: hissing 2.1 L WBX and thrown belt
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:14:07 -0700
> you'd think he would have mentioned or noticed bright red LED warning > lights...... > so maybe none were on, or just at the last...
Fwd: 5W30 Oil --- is it OK??? ( warning long response )
Historical mailing list - Todd Thompson
Sat, 26 Jun 1999 08:54:51 EDT
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Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 8 Nov 2015 14:09:51 -0500
...As such a broken or disconnected wire will make the warning active. If the warning is intermittent and based somehow on engine temperature or...
Re: Finding and Accessing the Brake Light Switch
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Sun, 25 Dec 2005 15:11:50 -0500
...In the 85 and newer models VW > installed a brake fluid level warning switch instead. The 80-84 brake > switches have an extra wire...
Re: OIL warning light up
Historical mailing list - The Westy man
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:33:08 -0700
...OIL warning light up > someone suggested a '15 most common vanagon electrical glitches' list. > this has to be on it for sure ! > we must...
Re: Interesting '87 Westy charging problem
Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
Mon, 24 May 2004 17:42:02 -0400
...St Helens, restart and both battery warning and O2 > sensor warning lights stay on. Flicker and go off around 3500rpm. > > 2. Drive 150 miles...
Re: Oil Light
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 8 Aug 2006 10:42:29 -0400
86 and later has what is known as the "Dynamic" oil pressure warning system. The dynamic is that it has two sensors, with each...
Re: O-ring Size for Coolant Level Warning Light Switch
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Mon, 8 Jun 2015 15:33:49 -0700
...O-ring Size for Coolant Level Warning Light Switch Anyone have the size handy? 1986 VanagonThx,Jack =
Re: WARNING!! ebay 86 german syncro ambulance/high-top
Historical mailing list - Marshall
Fri, 5 Apr 2002 16:45:47 -0600
...COM> Sent: Friday, April 05, 2002 04:04 PM Subject: Re: WARNING!! ebay 86 german syncro ambulance/high-top > YOU ARE CORRECT SIR!!!!! this...
Re: ELECTRICAL: need help diagnosing non-working brake/backup lights
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 11 Oct 2014 14:52:22 -0500
...the Bentley shows a connection to the brake warning >>> light >>> which has the dual function of warning when the handbrake is on and, at...
Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sun, 2 Mar 2014 22:03:27 -0600
...Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > There is not any gauge or warning light that will...
Re: any guesses on oil light woes
Historical mailing list - wb6otg
Tue, 23 Jan 2001 13:18:25 -0500
My understanding is that the oil warning system was introduced in response to the valve seal problems on the early inline 4 engines (early...
Re: Vanagon Electrical Puzzle 2
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Sat, 23 Apr 2022 23:25:49 -0700
The answer is that temp gauge led is first and foremost an "over temperature warning" led. The coolant level warning aspect was added on...
removing gmail warning from vanagon messages?
Historical mailing list - Dragon List
Thu, 1 Sep 2016 16:48:50 -0700
...stuart's just came in with a warning "this message might not have been sent by: stuart's gmail address. Learn More Report phishing...
Re: Fw: Virus Warning!
Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
Wed, 21 Mar 2001 17:14:29 +0000
...Virus Warning! > >> > A new virus has just been discovered that has been classified by >> > > Microsoft (www.microsoft.com) and by McAfee (www.mcafee.com...
Re: Rust warning - rust trap
Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
Fri, 28 Apr 2006 19:04:20 +0200
Speederr = Accelerator. Sorry - used a Danglish word :-)
81 oil pressure
Historical mailing list
Thu, 13 Jun 1996 23:26:16 -0400
...Previously I used 20/50 and even very hot temps only triggered the warning light after a hard run. Now I find that the...
Re: master brake light misbehaving
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 18 Jul 2010 21:10:20 -0700
...like low brake fluid, pressure failure warning coming from the brake light switches, or parking brake handle switch acting up .. and I would check...
Re: "headlights on" warning chime success
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Sat, 15 May 2010 19:03:37 -0500
...warning/key > left in ignition circuit: > > -it does not have a switch on drivers side seat belt latch for seat > belt warning light > > -warning...
Re: flashing coolant light purpose
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:19:15 -0500
...The upside is, the car has now 93K miles, and none of those warnings has ever appeared, except the tire pressure warning on cool...
Re: Disable oil pressure warning system
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sun, 15 Jun 2014 12:05:51 -0700
...small branch of the blue foil plugs into >> the dynamic oil warning circuit board. Unplug that connector, bend the >> outer most pin of the...
NVC - Frydaye Follies - Funny HaHa - Content Warning
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 23 Dec 2011 07:35:11 -0600
Moderator Approved Content Warning - Suggest adult review before kids review Found on Youtube - in the General Viewing section - not Adults only section. Ever so...
Re: Dead Beat?
Historical mailing list - byard
Mon, 28 Feb 2000 16:16:30 -0800
...Would the List member, who originally > posted the warning, please email me or can anyone point me to the > original posting where I can...