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• WTB Vanagon Power Window Switch
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Boyd
  Sun, 17 Sep 2006 08:05:22 -0700
  I am looking for at least 1 power window switch for my 87. Please let me know if you have any extras. Good working...
• Re: Help me diagnose and fix no brake lights
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 9 Oct 2015 11:56:07 -0700
  ...Blue-gray connects the two > switches as a fail safe and runs off to the brake warning light just in > case both fail, I...
• Re: Aux driving lights question..best easy power source..?
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:47:51 -0700
  ...Don is using a small wire from the high beams to feed the new switch. Thus the new switch will only have power when...
• Re: Front Heater Fan Just stopped working last week, Any ideas? Need some parts....
  Historical mailing list - Darren Lastfogel
  Sat, 8 Dec 2007 15:01:46 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Kevin etc.,> > The switch for the rear heater can be used in place of the front heater> switch, same switch...
• Re: Wiring radio to accessory instead of battery?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 24 Jan 2008 21:57:44 -0800
  First thing you need to know is there is no 'accessory' position on a vanagon ign switch. I like to be able to operate...
• Re: Fridge Wiring question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 17 Apr 2007 16:39:17 -0700
  ...Also if you measure the 12 volt wire's voltage at the switch with the switch on 110 and then switch it to 12...
• Re: Starter system woes
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:21:14 -0800
  You can just jumper the neutral safety switch to see if its dead. When you say new starter switch do you mean new ignition...
• Re: Is it the ignition switch, or something else?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:59:07 -0800
  ...Is it the ignition switch, or something else? To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Sunday, January 29, 2012, 1:34 PM They do on...
• Re: Gowesty starter problems...but, Ignition Switch
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 6 Sep 2016 00:23:12 +0000
  We only sell the Kostal switches. They are actually OE VW. They have black plastic on the bottom and if you look closely you...
• Re: Ignition Switch Procedure?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 16 Apr 2006 18:00:43 -0700
  ...Ignition Switch Procedure? Anybody have the procedure for replacing the ignition switch? Thanks, David Wilhite 84' Westy Middle Tennessee
• Re: Front Heater Fan Just stopped working last week, Any ideas? Need some parts....
  Historical mailing list - Darren Lastfogel
  Sat, 8 Dec 2007 16:32:55 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Kevin etc.,> > The switch for the rear heater can be used in place of the front heater> switch, same switch...
• Re: Watch out Westy, there is a new kid in town!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 9 Apr 2012 21:00:38 -0500
  Paul, the two switches are for two different locations on the vehicle they are intended for. I don't know for sure about the...
• Re: Baja trip, no headlights.....
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 2 May 2011 21:32:42 -0700
  ...Ok, bad X contact in > > ignition switch, easy work-around. > > > > I looked in the glovebox and with some sense of relief pulled a spare...
• Re: Electrical Nightmare?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Michal
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:50:42 -0500
  ...I've ordered a new relay from our friends at busdepot, and an ignition switch just in case I ever need one. Thanks to...
• Re: WTB: blank for dash switch hole
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 20 Aug 2018 22:29:58 -0600
  On 20 Aug , 2018, at 8:38 PM, pickle vanagon wrote: > I'm looking for the blank piece that goes in the extra switch...
• Re: Brake Lights Troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:44:11 -0500
  The brake lights are activated by two pressure switches on the master cylinder. Both have to fail to be a problem. Check bulbs/sockets...
• Re: Newbie Tip
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 11 Sep 1997 01:52:24 UT
  Just think of this convenience as you replace the burned headlight and dimmer switches. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon mailing list On Behalf Of...
• Re: HELP/stranded/starter
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 14:18:43 -0700
  ...Check your ignition switch, I did the same thing as you before I figured out it was this $10 switch, which is easy to...
• radiator fan
  Historical mailing list - Deborah Walters
  Sun, 23 Jun 2002 10:17:09 -0400
  ...I've checked the coolant level sensor, and disconnected the AC switch. Found some burnt contacts on the switch, but disconnecting the switch did...
• Re: Day Spent In Vanagon Hell
  Historical mailing list - Roger Reynolds
  Sun, 13 Apr 2003 21:52:53 EDT
  Jeff, One other thing to consider is that you might have a bad ignition switch. These are easy to install and cost around $10...
• Re: Cold stalling...exhaust smells like fuel
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 19:38:32 -0400
  Eric, First thing I would check is the proper operation of the idle position switch. With the engine off, stick your head over the...
• Re: Was-Still got the Drips-Now Oil pressure switch?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 14:48:44 -0400
  ...When I looked at the Bentley at the > mechanic shop, it did say the white switch WAS .9bar. Will get the > switch ASAP, but...
• Re: Watch out Westy, there is a new kid in town!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:14:52 -0400
  Yes the 2.1 use two different switches. The higher pressure switch located on the rear of the engine under the water pump should...
• Re: '86 Westy A/C Problem
  Historical mailing list - Deke Rivers
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:11:27 -0600
  Keith, I have the single switch (fan speed in the middle and temp control on the outside) located to the left of the steering...
• Re: I found a "Mystery Switch" ...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Elliott
  Sun, 23 May 2004 21:01:52 -0700
  ...I found a "Mystery Switch" ... > > > > Can anyone tell me about this switch ... pictures and more info at ... > > http://www.lame.ca/mysteryswitch.html ... thanks...
• Re: Oil Pressure switch.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 31 Oct 2013 22:28:46 -0400
  ...Oil Pressure switch. I'm about to replace the oil pressure switch on the rear (front) of the engine down by the oil pump...
• Behr A/C Controls
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Tue, 18 May 2010 13:11:09 -0600
  ...In the original configuration, each fan had it's own switch. Any three-pole switch should work in this application. I note here that...
• Re: Interior Lights not working
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Tue, 11 Dec 2001 15:44:41 -0600
  Matt, It sounds like a faulty door switch to me. You can pull it out and test it. Also, you can bypass it to...
• Re: WTB rear differential lock externals
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 21 Mar 2006 06:48:15 -0800
  ...Failing that, an option for the front switch panel is one from an Audi Quattro. Some of these have similar setups to what a...
• Re: Pedal Pressure & Brake Lights
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 11:20:45 -0400
  ...fronts engage but rears too far >>> away so extra pressure is needed to actuate switch for rear hydraulic >>> circuit. But if one switch engages...
• HELP with wiring VW foglight switch to Hella 500's in 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Todd Guttman
  Sat, 9 Sep 2000 20:55:29 -0400
  ...I decided to purchase the stock VW foglight switch from the Bus Depot (part # 251 941 535) instead of using the switch that came...
• Re: Auxilary battery
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Sat, 29 Jun 2002 09:34:10 -0600
  ...The switch switches everything--lights, stereo, etc --with no wiring mods other than the switch. The battery switch is "on before off" so there...
• Re: AC Troubleshooting - No Blower
  Historical mailing list - dusty edwards
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 13:08:47 -0600
  ...when the "thermostat" switch is turned on (at all) it sounds like the blowers or something start to operate in the overhead AC compartment...
• 85 Digijet throttle switches -- information please
  Historical mailing list - Kyle Hamilton
  Tue, 29 Jun 2004 16:21:40 -0400
  ...What do I need to do to get the switches to make contact? (This is the "combined switch in single housing" version, not the...
• Re: Sliding door light switch
  Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
  Fri, 18 May 2007 11:13:22 -0400
  I found that late 80s 88~92 jetta & golf had a 'special feature' on their TRUNK switch (same as your sliders) They have a...
• Re: '87 Syncro rear window defrost
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Tue, 05 Nov 1996 17:11:29 -0500
  >The light on the switch does not come on when the switch is on, either. >The fuse is OK. Pop off the top of...
• Re: Getting my 1985 Vanagon's front radiator fan to come on sooner
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Thu, 24 May 2007 15:25:20 EDT
  ...VW makes a switch that will turn on your radiator fan at a cooler temperature than the stock switch. According to the Bus Depot...
• Auxillary driving lights: work wonderfully
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 7 Sep 2008 08:45:17 -0700
  ...light switch (it went into my '84 dash panel below the emergency flasher switch on the right of the speedo in a convenient 'blank...
• Re: foglight switch kits are back!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 09:02:28 -0800
  >> > > After a long period of unavailability, I have located new > complete foglight > dash switch kits. These are the three-position genuine VW dash switches...
• Westy sink switch improve'd
  Historical mailing list - Richard Angelini
  Mon, 19 May 1997 10:37:32 -0700
  ...enter the "foot operated water faucet switch". A small foot switch plugs into a connector at the base of the sink cabinet. Its removable...
• oil pressure warning system anomaly?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 2 Dec 2010 23:11:22 -0800
  ...After unplugging the 2 pin connector to the oil switches, I used an ohm meter to determine that the low rpm switch was grounded...
• Re: [vanagon] lister needs help on the road - headlight gremlin in 86 westy
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 14:08:28 -0400
  ...When I got to my destination the > switch was melted in the ON position, and I was forced to unplug the wires to > the...
• Re: FRIDGE MOD. 12V electrical idea + question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 23:33:08 -0700
  ...85 of > fridge relay. > > Stock configuration: > > switched to "12V" at fridge switch, supply goes from switched > connection, through grey wire to term. 30 of...
• Re: Radiator fan
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sun, 6 Sep 2020 08:53:46 -0700
  The same main A/C relay contact used for the middle speed pressure switch and middle speed relay control also provides the direct power...
• Re: Pedal Pressure & Brake Lights
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 11:24:27 -0700
  ...If one switch fails, 12V gets sent back to semiconductor. Didn't think to look at the bulbs as being conductors. Clever. As is...
• Re: Loss of head lights, wipers and rear heater blower
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 26 Dec 2013 09:47:58 -0800
  I think Frank wrote that if you want to prevent a future failure of the replacement switch that you need to install the relays...
• Bad "New" Thermoswitch
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Mon, 22 Oct 2007 09:03:56 -0600
  ...I hadn't noticed any recommendations about testing the switch before putting it in...and just made that mistake myself. The recommendations are probably...
• Re: Switch to LED lighting
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 12:46:06 -0700
  ...Switch to LED lighting > Doesn't the factory cruise control have its own switch on the brake pedal? > I'd love to put good...
• Re: sluggish on take off
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sat, 22 Oct 2005 16:30:41 -0400
  I Have an early 85 with dual switches. the switch is either open or closed with a helper. im not sure what TPS is...
• Surepower 1315 Wiring
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:56:21 -0800
  Mine is wired with the optional boost switch to enable starting from the aux battery. The momentary push-button type switch and indicator LED...
• Backup light puzzle anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 10 Apr 2017 18:08:50 -0700
  ...The switch on the selector is brand new (both parts), but there is a constant 5v at the backup lights and at the switched...
• Re: Headlights Still Out
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:36:05 -0700
  ...Be Sure you don't make that mistake ....there's no power to the light switch unless the key is on. < the Dimmer/Flasher...
• Fluorescent light switch fix
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:26:19 -0700
  ...The fluorescent light in my '85 westy weekender was missing the nut that held the switch on (screws on the threads around the button...
• Ignition Switch, Battery and Starter Protection
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 11:30:17 -0600
  ...Small airplanes - and prol'ly large ones - are wired so that operation of the ignition switch actuates a relay installed between the the battery...
• Re: Interior Lights not working
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 11 Dec 2001 18:04:22 -0800
  ...Clean your contacts at he door switch. If you must test first, > swap the switch from the other door. Watch that you don't...
• Throttle position switch COVER!! Who knew ??
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sat, 11 Aug 2012 23:11:09 -0400
  ...My ETKA just shows the 1.9 switches. No cover. It fits really well and has a weep hole. I used some RTV but...
• Re: Headlight Upgrade Eilemma
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 10 Sep 2011 22:57:02 -0500
  ...I just > did to make sure. > Which is why.... > when headlights won't work, due to a faulty ignition switch .. > high beams still work...
• Re: Question for Michael(VW)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 12:05:27 EDT
  In a message dated 6/16/98 9:20:42 PM, sullivan@OPENMARKET.COM writes: >Funny thing about this Projecktzwo setup -- the switch doesn...
• Re: Disconcerting Occurances...
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle
  Mon, 13 Sep 1999 11:25:21 -0400
  ...excitement omitted) > > Most (except for the final) dropouts could be corrected by jiggling the > ignition switch, if the dropout did not pass spontaneously. Roger...
• Re: Vanagon gl Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 07:16:21 -0700
  ...I carefully took apart the > headlight switch and cleaned the contacts. Did it on the side of the road > in fact. The instrument cluster...