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battery relay question
Historical mailing list - sg
Tue, 15 May 2001 14:54:59 -0700
...I'm trying to hook up a battery separating relay switch in a 1987 Vanagon, and am having trouble because I can't find...
Re: Ignition Switch Installed - still no start
Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
Sun, 30 Sep 2001 23:09:41 -0400
...Ignition Switch Installed - still no start Arghh.. New starter, new ignition switch. Battery is charged. still no start. anyone have any other advice? This...
Re: Advice-New Ignition Switch/Cig Lighter/Fan Switch
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Sun, 20 Feb 2011 17:52:30 -0600
Update-Battery bad per AutoZone. Will get that in tomorrow and do the grounds and see where I sit. Will probably add the Master...
WTB: 85 Engine Harness
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Tue, 11 May 2010 12:02:49 -0700
Need a good working one.� It must be from an 85 with the single switch on the throttle body and the two timing advance...
Re: Light switches
Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
Tue, 16 Nov 1999 07:00:30 -0800
First rule: "Check the ground (earth)." KENWILFY@AOL.COM wrote: > Sounds to me that your ignition switch is actually going bad or has a...
Re: Electric Supercharger
Historical mailing list - Scott De Santi
Thu, 20 Jul 2000 12:10:53 EDT
...wide open throttle switch activation relay... thermosensitive cutoff switch (to watch that cable temp). It could work... Let the flaming commence! Scott De Santi...
Re: Oil pressure switch
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Fri, 29 Jun 2001 07:27:28 EDT
...ATT.NET writes: << What are the different applications for these two switches? >> Karl, The 0.9 bar is used on the 1.9L. engine...
Double Relay ?
Historical mailing list - Chris Winesette
Fri, 3 May 2002 19:30:25 EDT
...area) the relay are getting 12v but not the switched 12v i can bypass the switch and the fuel pump fires up. Any ideas?
reverse light switch
Historical mailing list - Bob Mac
Wed, 16 Nov 2005 15:56:26 -0500
Where is the reverse light switch on an 84 vanagon with auto trans. I have to keep playing with the shift lever to get...
that is a good fog light
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Sat, 31 Jan 2004 16:42:16 -0500
...drool...drool > > Anyone wire the factory fog light switch so that the fogs go on only > > with low beams or all the time - depending...
Re: Electrical genuis-es here is one for you..
Historical mailing list - -------------
Wed, 20 Dec 2006 16:45:41 -0500
...Digifant Golf/Jetta does not use the thermo switch your referencing... Joe. W multi-pin thermo time switch Dennis Haynes wrote: >Yes, you most...
Bad ground. WAS; Hmm. Headlights don't ...
Historical mailing list - Zolly
Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:39:33 -0800
...I'd try moving the switch a >> little >> back towards off. You might be surprised - if the contacts are worn and >> the >> switch is...
Re: 87 Vanagon fuse problem
Historical mailing list - A. Kimmons
Tue, 21 Dec 1999 20:49:14 -0600
...You can press the headlight dimmer switch and the brights will > > > come on, but will not stay on unless you constant holding the switch...
Re: Manual on/off Switch for Radiator Fan /Radiator Questions
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 16 Apr 2002 18:35:46 -0700
Easier access to the switch by removing the lower grille. Otherwise, you're matching my experience. Have the new switch ready to jam in...
Re: How to find a particular three-way electrical switch.
Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:14:59 -0700
...How to find a particular three-way electrical switch. > > Hello vanagon crew, > > I'm in the process of wiring up three VDO oil temperature...
Re: Neutral safety switch
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 2 Jun 2011 21:07:10 -0700
...the 'park' contacts in the switch that the starter trigger current flows through are tired after 25 years or so.. the neutral portion has...
Re: Manual on/off Switch for Radiator Fan /Radiator Questions
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 16 Apr 2002 21:13:47 -0700
...I'm pretty sure that the hex portion of the switch is aluminum. Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "phil stanhope" <napszeerf@YAHOO.COM> To...
Re: PS Pump switch high idle question
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 6 Jan 2017 17:16:00 -0500
When the PS switch yanks the line high -- and I do mean yanks, it's connected directly to alternator B+ via the harness <cough...
Re: Oil Pressure Switch Removal
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 15 Nov 2015 18:10:19 -0600
...Oil Pressure Switch Removal > > The switch by the crankshaft pulley. > > How does one R&R that switch without making it a major repair job...
Re: Weird "idle" problem
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 16 Oct 2014 18:10:52 -0400
...This doesn't change anything about your procedure, but on the 2.1l the closed-throttle switch does affect idle via the much more...
Re: I guess if I'm putting on a tencentlife oil cooler . . .
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sun, 10 Apr 2011 08:56:12 -0700
The buzzer is only used for the high rpm pressure switch. The low pressure switch just triggers a blinking led. The high switch triggers...
Re: Syncro lock light
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Tue, 18 Aug 1998 09:52:22 -0400
...If the voltage is not ok, check the switch on the differential lock. This switch closes when the differential lock is engaged (knob pulled...
Re: headlights OUT!
Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
Fri, 13 Aug 1999 01:17:38 -0700
Scott, Dunno about the high-beam switch mechanism in this area of problem. From my recollection of my wife's solution of our "no...
Re: Hotwiring a vanagon to check ignition switch
Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
Sat, 15 Dec 2001 12:15:18 -0800
...In my case is not the switch, but the starter. There are two wires to the solenoid, disconnect the thinner red wire, connect a...
Re: Idle hunts except when in gear
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Thu, 17 Mar 2011 06:34:37 -0700
...Anyone got a loaner idle stab for the 1.9L that I can borry for a couple weeks? I will check the throttle switches...
Re: Looking for a fog light switch kit - Any vendors have one?
Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
Wed, 25 Nov 1998 13:12:19 -0700
...The statement that fogs only work with headlights is born out by the fact this diagram indicates power to the fog light switch is...
Re: aux heater
Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
Wed, 23 Feb 2000 16:15:16 -0700
...I think(!) if the flame switch doesn't detect ignition, the safety switch shuts things off between 150--230 seconds If the unit gets...
Re: Any Guesses
Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 18:36:20 -0700
The usual cause of that 2.1 injection harness damage is a shorted wire to the power steering pressure switch. Often the wire end...
Re: Backup light puzzle anyone?
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Tue, 11 Apr 2017 21:28:13 -0600
Only Prob with that Hypothesis is that the Orig' "Bad" Switch Goes to Closed very close to the Top of the Stroke & Stays Closed...
Re: Still trying to diagnose an off idle stumble.
Historical mailing list - Blake Sartin
Mon, 3 Nov 2014 09:26:11 -0500
I did adjust the switches to Bentley standards. I also tested the switch and it seems to work as required. I will be trying...
Re: Removing ignition switch on '82 vanagon diesel
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Sat, 15 May 2010 12:49:04 -0400
If you need to replace the electrical part of the switch then you will have to remove the housing from the column. Here are...
Air conditioning BROKE
Historical mailing list - guymon
Thu, 5 Mar 1998 09:58:06 -0600
...I mean not even blowing! I've checked the switch and all the fuses I can find (Even the ones behine the rear bulkhead...
Re: '85 Defroster Switch Mojo
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Mon, 24 Jul 2000 10:32:15 -0400
It is a Sony and the display (clock) stays on when the ignition is "on." The defogger switch is in and works great. It...
Interior light switch
Historical mailing list - chrisadubs
Sat, 3 Mar 2001 15:54:50 -0800
Greetings, I pulled the switch from the inside of the door frame in an attempt to trouble shoot why my interior light sdo not...
Electrical puzzle
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Thu, 14 Jun 2018 16:41:45 -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: Electrical issues
Historical mailing list - Aaron
Fri, 8 Jan 2016 15:17:25 -0800
The switch is in the way. Was hoping it was known issue so I wouldn't have to "plug and pray". I'm guessing...
Re: Brakelight switch system
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 24 Jul 2001 22:09:55 -0400
...I >haven't yet checked for continuity through the brakelight switches, but >I suppose they must be "made" to light the lights. Forget the...
Re: cruise control troubleshooting
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Wed, 6 Feb 2008 15:05:18 -0500
Gregory, Besides the vacuum lines in the engine compartment, there is a long rubber line that goes to the driver's compartment to switches...
Re: Instrument cluster light issues
Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
Tue, 18 May 2021 07:05:35 -0400
...On Mon, May 17, 2021 at 11:37 PM Thomas Casal <thomas.casal@gmail.com> wrote: > Could my ignition switch have gotten fried? > > On...
Re: Radiator Aux Cooling Fan 84 vs. 90 - compressor on for Aux Fan to kick-on with 90 model??
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Wed, 2 Sep 2015 18:39:04 -0400
...Most of the > > late > vans use a single switch with multiple function often known as a trinary > switch. > > > > Trinary switch functions > > Low pressure (lost...
Re: Radiator Aux Cooling Fan 84 vs. 90
Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
Sat, 22 Aug 2015 19:57:26 -0400
...Most of the late vans use a single switch with multiple function often known as a trinary switch. Trinary switch functions Low pressure (lost...
Re: Since is Friday: Can I ask a question about....
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 26 Jun 2015 14:49:43 -0700
Fan has to have power to the box it's mounted to, and two wires from the switch on the wall to that same...
Re: Throttle switches on 1.9 WBX
Historical mailing list - Vince P.
Fri, 14 Apr 2000 11:49:35 -0700
...But I feel better the switches were fixed -- who know what symptoms down the road they might cause if they weren't working. Vince...
Re: FW: 1991 Vanagon GL W/ 4 Large Round Headlights
Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
Mon, 13 Mar 2006 00:18:26 EST
...But it does exactly match the other dash switches in my 83 Vanagon. (did the appearance of the dash switches change somewhat or slightly...
Re: Running Lights Dark
Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
Wed, 22 Aug 2018 13:04:02 -0700
...It's the T (10-pin), not M switches that rarer than gold. Thanks for the pointers, David. I'll check it out. -MB...
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...
Re: Looking for the plastic power window switch holder on the drivers side
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Thu, 4 Jun 2009 18:10:44 -0600
...Looking for the plastic power window switch holder on the drivers > side > > Hey Everyone, > > Does any have the plastic power window switch holder on...
Re: Do I need a new Transmission?
Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
Mon, 6 Sep 1999 20:31:59 -0400
I do not think it is a kick-down switch problem. Because a defective switch will not put the transmission in neutral. Or will...
Re: A few urgent things - curtains, hot start, book
Historical mailing list - JOHN REYNOLDS
Tue, 17 Jul 2001 23:24:22 -0400
...So I installed a new steering column switch, a plastic switch that mounts below the lock cylinder and now my problem has gone away...
Re: Ignition switch question
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Tue, 20 Jun 2023 19:44:59 -0700
...Stop, turn key and remove. > My radio stays on until I open my door. > Did my ignition switch organically grow a new feature?
Replacing pressure A/C Pressure switch w/o losing Freon
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Tue, 10 Aug 2010 07:44:24 -0500
Can I take the pressure switch off the high pressure line in the DS side rear D pillar and pop the new one in...
Re: Brake Light Prob
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:21:56 -0500
...The switch on the e brake wasn't connecting. Is there supposed to be a rubber tab there? I have a little metal tab...
Re: Help -Stranded & need advice...
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Sun, 26 Sep 1999 13:56:56 +0200
My first thought was, as usual, the ignition switch. It sounds like the start position has given up, and needs replacing. Are the electrical...
Re: A/C fan problems
Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
Mon, 12 Aug 2002 20:16:02 EDT
Sounds to me like a switch problem and a leak. If #3 was gone and #4 is now gone,it looks like the switch...
Electronic Ignition Switch...where to get one? New? Used?
Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
Tue, 15 Jun 2004 07:12:06 -0700
...Anybody recommend best place to get an Electronic Ignition Switch for my 1990 Carat? Best to go New...or Used? Thanks! Kevin __________________________________ Do you...
I found a "Mystery Switch" ...
Historical mailing list - Bob Elliott
Sun, 23 May 2004 17:54:47 -0700
Can anyone tell me about this switch ... pictures and more info at ... http://www.lame.ca/mysteryswitch.html ... thanks. peace be He (Mr. Rogers...
Speaking of AC
Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
Thu, 17 Jun 2004 16:50:14 -0400
I have a 87 with the overhead system, what exactly controls the fan speed, there is a 4 position switch, but I have nothing...
Re: Oil Light Question
Historical mailing list - James Benthall
Thu, 24 Mar 2005 08:51:33 EST
Jere, Could be you just need to replace your switch. My oil pressure light kept coming on (along w/ a very loud audible alarm...
Re: Continuing saga of Oil Pressure light...
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Fri, 8 Jul 2005 18:07:42 -0700
Also a good way to check is to unplug the wire from the .9bar switch and ground it. If you still get a buzzer...
Re: Ignition switch replacement Experience?
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:00:43 -0800
...I should get this switch whipped outta there and back manana. Kudos to the list community again!!! Mark