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• Replace your ignition switch.
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Mon, 7 Sep 2009 08:07:32 -0400
  I was looking at my invoices because i was wondering where all my switches went, have replaced/ordered 13 this summer, 7 where for...
• Interior Lights not working
  Historical mailing list - Matt Stegman
  Tue, 11 Dec 2001 16:35:12 -0500
  Hi All, The interior lights in my 88 will come on when I flip the switch up or down. However, the lights won't...
• 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...
• Idle problems '85/new throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 22 Jul 2003 15:57:23 -0700
  Volks, The idle problems detailed earlier still exist albeit intermittently since replacing the throttle position switch. I noticed that the throttle body was fairly...
• Re: Sliding door light switch
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 17 May 2007 23:37:34 -0400
  > Anybody got a spare door light switch for a slider? (175 947 > 561) Not sure if all the doors use the same switch but...
• Electrical puzzle
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 14 Jun 2018 10:56:40 -0600
  ...brake fluid sense switch and parking brake switch (same pin) . 2.5V. 0V when parking brake is on. > 2) Red/Black: #50 starter circuit...
• Re: Hesitation off idle, throttle body issues?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 12 Jan 2015 10:29:51 -0800
  ...Use a voltmeter set on ohms to check, and the TPS should switch immediate upon moving the throttle, and switch again only at max...
• Re: Switching to synthetic oil?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 8 Jun 2007 09:30:31 -0500
  I think because of the difficulties in the oil markets, you will see more and more engines switched over to the synthetics. It makes...
• Re: Yeppers -- failed oil pressure switch alright.
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 29 May 2011 11:31:16 -0700
  ...Multipoint fuel injected overhead valve gasoline to boot. > They're not likely to tell you it's a .3 bar switch. [...] As everyone > knows...
• Re: Euro-Elec: 91 Volkswagen Vanagon, idiot lights, oil light
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 23:49:59 EST
  Richard I think I can tell you a bit about how the oil pressure switches tie into the Dynamic Oil Pressure System in the...
• Re: battery info requested
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Jul 1995 15:40:05 -0400
  ...However, with this special feature, >they merely had to flip a switch of some sort, which called upon >the other side of the battery...
• Re: Leaking synthetic oil?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Mar 1997 11:35:04 -0500 (EST)
  ...1984 Rabbit GTi, switched at about 20,000 miles - no problems through sale at 85,000 miles 2. 1986 Jetta GLI, switched at 5...
• Re: Thought problem for Friday
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 16 Mar 2018 13:35:15 -0700
  But if I'm not mistaken, the brake light switch is just a switch; its open or closed. Similar to an oil pressure switch...
• Re: '85 vanagon fuse #14 - again
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:59:43 -0700
  ...there is some hidden switch someplace which >> applies a load, the fuse is connected to nothing. > > Well, since the switch for the rear wiper...
• Re: passenger side power window problem
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 06:53:38 -0500
  ...If you find you need a new switch we have them available. Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com Francis Bouchard wrote: > Hi...
• weird hazard light electrical gremlin
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Fri, 28 Jan 2005 13:40:17 -0800
  ...The light bulb on the hazard light switch (and defrost baby bulb) glows when the car is running, and goes from very dim to...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Remy
  Thu, 6 Apr 2017 19:00:56 -0700
  ...Which is best - stay with R12 freon or switch to R134. My mechanic thinks I should switch but have heard R 134 is not...
• Re: Another LED application
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Aug 1996 17:40:09 -0400
  When I installed the fan bypass switch I used a lighted 3 position toggle switch. When the fan is energized the toggle is lit...
• Re: Looking for a fog light switch kit - Any vendors have one?
  Historical mailing list - John Andersen
  Tue, 24 Nov 1998 19:48:13 -0800
  This sounds like the switch I got out of a rabbit at the recycler aka junkyard for about 3 bucks, you might want to...
• Re: Looking for a fog light switch kit - Any vendors have one?
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Thu, 26 Nov 1998 10:25:48 -0700
  ...On the stock switch, terminal 83a is for front fogs and terminal 83b is for rears. 83b is only activated on the second click.
• Re: Engine cut off- 90' Westy
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Ford
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 22:38:20 -0500
  Rob, Sounds like the ignition switch, had it happen to me. Anybody have a lot on their keychains? It'll happen to you! Contacts...
• Re: headlight switch bulb
  Historical mailing list - Rich Blake
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 21:18:40 -0700
  >No bulb, the hole's a fake and the switch is opaque, sorry. I bet with some easy and delicate wiring you could put...
• who sells vanagon dashboard switches
  Historical mailing list - Gary Goldey
  Mon, 19 Apr 2004 21:38:54 EDT
  looking for a vanagon toggle switch to put into my empty 3rd slot I havn't had much luck finding one----anyone? 1984 passenger...
• list
  Historical mailing list - Christian Baron
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 17:29:18 -0500
  does anyone know the command for switching email accounts for the list? I've tried navagating around on this and am totally lost. we...
• Heater Fan Switch
  Historical mailing list - Ray Reinhard
  Tue, 13 Mar 2007 23:35:20 -0700
  I need to replace the switch that controls fan speed (to the left of the sliding temp/vent knobs). Any tips/tricks on how...
• Re: Leak on driver's side of radiator?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:03:17 -0500
  I have seen that switch completely disentegrated. A leak there is a good bet. I think a 1 and 1/14 inch deep socket...
• Re: Euro-Elec: 91 Volkswagen Vanagon, idiot lights, oil light
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 23:45:56 EST
  Richard I think I can tell you a little bit about how the oil pressure switches tie into the Dynamic Oil Pressure System in...
• Re: Brake lights take alot of pushing to turn them on.
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:40:28 -0800
  Do you know if it is advisable to "prime" the switch with brake fluid? How else would any air pocket inside the switch purge...
• Re: 86 Syncro 2.1 surging at 2K rpm no load
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 24 May 2012 12:50:43 -0400
  ...Either way the two-switch people have it a lot easier than the one-switch. Everything is big and sturdy and out in the...
• Re: Wont start in park?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:11:58 -0700
  ...it's a slider switch in there. one can also follow the circuit in a Bentley wiring diagram to find out that there is...
• Flush & Fill & Fan Switch questions
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 13:57:49 -0400
  Volks, I plan to replace the previous owner's coolant in my Westy this weekend along with the tempII and fan switch. It's...
• Re: hesitation
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 16 Jul 2006 14:03:08 -0400
  ...If the sensor isn't causing the problem itself, it's doing its best to cover it up or confuse it. > Adjusted throttle switch...
• Re: How do you replace the electical switch on the bottom of the lock cylinder?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 18:47:44 -0800
  ...pull the steering wheel, unplug the wiring, pull the > paddle switches, remove and replace the ignition switch. > Easy as pie David! :-) > > On 3/2...
• Re: Backup light switch malfunction - blinking backup lights when shifting
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:15:10 -0800
  ...I suspected it might be a simple adjustment in the >>>>position of the switch. I tried shimming the switch out a bit with an...
• Re: backup light wiring
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Thu, 26 Jul 2012 10:03:40 -0600
  ...No continuity there, so I went back under to the switch and retested. Then I reversed the wires on the switch tabs and my...
• Ground Shut-off Switch Needed
  Historical mailing list - David Richoux
  Fri, 07 Mar 1997 12:21:48 -0800
  ...I am looking for a simple but effective ground shut-off or disconnect switch for my '83 Vanagon. There is not enough room in...
• Ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 5 May 2002 11:10:01 -0600
  ...I'm replacing the ignition switch on my '91 Westy. Got the plastic cover off and the power disconnected. Don't see any access...
• Re: [review] JVC cd/mp3 player for van
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 15:06:13 EDT
  ...FWIW, the always on +12 supplies the power to my unit, while the switched line only acts as...well, a switch.
• Re: non-stock relay turnsignal problem... (longer than it should be)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 09:51:04 -0400
  ...SPDT Relays wired in series after turn >signal switch and in parallel with parking lights. > >-bk/w (18) coming from turn signal switch into...
• FS: Hella Auxillary Battery Relay Switch Alternative
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 14:13:00 -0700
  Brand new heavy duty relay switch for sale, same kind Sean B. uses becouse it can handle heavier guage wire and charges aux battery...
• starter woes....anyone that can help?
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 20:45:37 -0400
  ...Checked the ignition switch.. It's working fine. I am not getting power from the line that comes from the ignition switch to the...
• Re: No AC switch on ignition
  Historical mailing list - G. Jannini
  Sat, 7 Jul 2007 15:55:36 -0500
  ...What is standard for this vehicle (as if that matters)? << Standard setup is that the Vanagon's radio isn't switched through the ignition...
• Re: Burnt Wires!!-Please look and advise
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:59:05 -0500
  ...Either wire can go to either side of the switch. Mike
• Re: 86 syncro doesn't start
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Berlett
  Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:00:11 -0400
  ...I unplugged the ignition switch and connected the circuit controlling the fuel pump and the circuit for the starter and it starts and runs...
• Re: Digifant without Throttle Position switch???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:50:59 -0400
  ...83 and 84 have the two obvious micro switches. They do nothing on a cold engine. Only after it warms up and goes closed...
• Throttle switches on 1.9 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 09:12:04 -0400
  ...Anyway, this 1.9 didn't have throttle switches. Now, I'm used to the buried system under the throttle on the 2.1...
• Closed Idle Switch / Fuel Line Warning (again)
  Historical mailing list - Craig Spaeth
  Sat, 3 Feb 2001 21:36:36 -0800
  ...One other thing I noticed is that the open throttle switch "clicks" when you open the throttle all the way but when the throttle...
• Re: throttle valve switch replacement
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 14 May 2001 18:34:05 -0700
  ...throttle valve switch replacement > Hi list peoples, > my van is needing a new throttle valve switch, and I am wondering about how > to do...
• Re: 2.1L coolant light problem
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 17 Jul 2003 10:00:05 -0700
  John, I use to think the same but there is no high pressure switch but rather a high temperature switch. Dig a little deeper...
• Re: 86 vanagon Oil Pressure Switch: Super Work Around/Easy In and Out
  Historical mailing list - Mark & Laura Magee
  Sun, 15 Jul 2001 21:39:31 -0500
  Karl, Thanks so much for your workaround on this oil pressure switch. I got a deep wall 24mm and 1/2" drive breaker bar...
• Re: engine dying while driving
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:19:18 -0400
  At 06:44 PM 3/28/2011, John Rodgers wrote: > How about at least a short video - of getting that throttle switch >just right...
• Re: Cold Morning Puzzlement Part Deux
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 08:27:20 -0500
  > In a message dated 2/16/00 9:51:46 PM, bloss@enter.net writes: > > << Does your throttle switch go on when you take...
• Re: Electrical question from the laziest guy in the room
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 1 Dec 2013 17:07:21 -0800
  It's a huge job ( not ) to just plug in another igntion switch for a quick test. 1. drop lower steering collumm cover ( 2...
• Dead Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Vlach Family
  Mon, 30 Nov 1998 13:55:36 -0500
  ...on Light switch: off Results: All same as #1. D) Ignition: on Light switch: on Results: Blue hi-beam lamp is always on. Hi...
• Re: PS Pump switch high idle question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 4 Jan 2017 05:14:02 +0000
  ...PS Pump switch high idle question >> >> Hi, >> >> Can someone school me on the way the PS pump switch affects the idle speed? I have...
• Re: Running Lights Dark
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Tue, 28 Aug 2018 11:45:57 -0700
  The problem was no running lights and no dash lights, so something is wrong with both the switch and rheostat. It got me back...
• Re: 758227.jpg
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 25 Oct 2005 12:32:28 -0700
  ...It splits into two separate circuits once it leaves the back of the headlight switch before going to the dimmer switch and fuseblock, then...
• Re: Is it the ignition switch, or something else?
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:34:05 -0600
  ...The ignition lock >> has a "tail" on it which engages the electrical switch and turns the switch >> to the various positions. If that "tail...
• Re: Ignition Switch? (Update)
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 13:11:19 -0600
  Have you checked to see if the wire going from ignition switch to the starter solenoid is connected? If connected, disconnect it and ck...
• Re: Dem ole Vanagon blues
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 25 Feb 2017 12:25:41 -0800
  ...First, get a new ignition switch and test it by simply removing the steering column cover and connect the switch plug to it. If...