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• Re: Stock or able to return to stock vs. custom?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 11:43:51 -0500
  ...I opposed major electrical system >butchery. Old vehicles like ours tend to develop electrical glitches >even when kept stock and well taken care of...
• Re: Friday tech question quiz
  Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
  Fri, 12 Jul 2013 21:45:00 -0700
  ...If something electrical doesn't work - don't try to fix it. See if there are now other electrical things that don't work...
• Re: Need westy electrical outlet faceplate
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Sun, 19 Jun 2011 13:28:20 -0700
  > I was hauling a bunch of stuff in my westy and broke the faceplate on > the > electrical outlet. It's the brown bakelite style...
• Re: Strange electrical problem
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 14 Oct 2004 23:10:39 -0400
  ...On Thu, 14 Oct 2004, developtrust wrote: > I have a strange electrical problem. When I accelerate from a stop at night > my dome lights...
• Re: Electrical issues
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 8 Jan 2016 08:58:39 -0800
  ...I'm having some electrical issues that are sometimes draining the battery on our '91 carat. It is showing some symptoms aside from the...
• Vanagon Westy Accessory Boxes..
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Tue, 12 Mar 1996 14:48:44 +0000
  ...city water $29.50 US water tank $35.50 US electrical $32.50 US (for US Westy's only) electrical $34.00 US (for...
• Auto Elect Shop Reccomendation Needed - Arizona or ?
  Historical mailing list - Chase
  Sat, 28 Sep 2002 19:24:49 -0600
  Volks, Need Automotive Electrical Shop Recommendation One piece of work I don't have a shop for yet , is the "Vanagon Automotive Electrical " modifications...
• NVC - Cost Calculator
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 2 Jun 2014 07:56:46 -0500
  ...I am in need of an electrical cost calculator - a box of some type that will give me a digital readout of electrical power...
• Having difficulty with the archives...but..my westy won't start...
  Historical mailing list - stu schwartz
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 22:25:32 -0400
  ...All the electrical stuff works fine...clock didn't stop Key turns and I believe I hear the "vacuum" open in the engine compartment...
• Re: TiiCo California Smog Legal!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 15 Jan 2004 20:28:48 -0500
  ...The fuelrail used on my Tiico has no electrical hookups. That is >DIFFERENT< than the fuelrail used on my 5 cylinder. The fuelrail I...
• Yoo hoo... Phaedra...
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 14:41:14 -0600
  Jus' wonnerin' how the electrical dilema is going... Alan & Phred ('88 Wolfsburg)
• Re: Vanagon Electrical Puzzle
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 22 Apr 2022 18:47:34 -0700
  ...heard of such? > > I’m hoping that 1 of Our Vanagon Electrical Wizards has the answer to this 1 ~ > > Temp 1 Sensor providing accurate...
• Vanagon Electrical Puzzle 2
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 22 Apr 2022 14:06:39 -0600
  Seriously? Who ever heard of such? I’m hoping that 1 of Our Vanagon Electrical Wizards has the answer to this 1 ~ Temp 1...
• Re: Electrical Circuit Instrument Cluster 85 Vanagon Help
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:28:29 -0800
  ...COM> Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 12:49 AM Subject: Re: Electrical Circuit Instrument Cluster 85 Vanagon Help > At 04:27 PM 12/15...
• Electrical problem with new engine
  Historical mailing list - Chris Gkikas
  Sun, 10 Dec 2000 16:30:28 -0500
  ...I've got an electrical problem like this: no juice from the ignition key. Battery okay, even with a jump. Been bridging the terminals...
• Re: Summer's coming and my van is getting hotter than ever!!
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Sun, 25 Apr 2004 13:31:11 -0400
  > Vanagons have the worst electrical systems i have ever seen in a vehicle, > very very prone to failure, very poor engineering, germans can be...
• 85 Vanagon - Ignition electrical switch
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Sat, 25 Mar 2006 20:01:11 -0500
  ...switch? Are there two parts to an ignition switch: (1) mechanical where the key turns in ON/OFF and (2) electrical part ($25) that...
• Re: fuse box
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 21:52:41 -0400
  ...My knee jerk reaction to the "Mechanically inclined, mechanically/electrical competent person" question is ... Such a person wouldn't have to ask. LOL Mike...
• Re: moisture/hesitation update
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 21 May 2008 21:22:56 -0500
  ...I'm guessing this is just a silly electrical problem. > Time to start wrapping everything in electrical tape? > > I figure my situation can't...
• dielectric grease
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Sun, 8 Aug 2004 16:06:03 -0400
  Are there any electrical connnections that *shouldn't* get a little dielectric grease? john
• Re: 12 v plug & re-wire
  Historical mailing list - Jimt Thomson
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 00:06:17 -0700
  ...jimt > My Westy is over at GoWesty for a new starter....while > we're on the subject of electrical.... > > Questions: > > 1. Would you have...
• Re: engine bogging, air flow meters
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 10 Nov 94 14:47:15 PST
  ...I've replaced many parts only to find that I had a bad electrical connection Steven sjohnson@pcocd2.intel.com
• Re: saturday stumper: why do Canadian westys have the elec. outlet down low?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 22 Mar 2003 18:15:23 -0800
  on 22/3/03 6:04 pm, JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > why do the Canadian westys have the exterior electrical outlet down low by...
• Re: No, not the silver socket
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 11:26:08 -0700
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR On 9/25/2007 10:58 AM Mike S...
• Re: Stuck in Alturas with electrical mystery
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 07:29:07 -0700
  ...Procedure; Disconnect battery ground, remove 13mm nut at starter, remove wires from electrical bolt at starter and clean contact surfaces (Dremel with small wire...
• Re: common electrical problems in vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:10:19 -0500
  ...Ground Cluster - under dash, left/driver side, > above fuse box. > push-on connectors become corroded/dirty > and fail to make consistent electrical contact. > > 2...
• Re: brake light weirdness
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 3 Mar 2011 16:56:50 -0500
  ...The electrical stuff will be *way* easier in person, believe me. Cheers, David
• Re: Solar Panel Mount -Flexible Panels?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 2 May 2010 14:11:43 -0700
  ...Managing 12v Volts, How To Upgrade, Operate & Trouble Shoot 12 Volt Electrical Systems by Barre An Internet search should find somewhere a good explanation...
• Re: Help! Electrical issue I need to solve in <3 hours!
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:59:03 -0400
  ...turning the key results in nothing or bad electrical sounds at the battery and no crank. Until today, this had been fine. << Did you...
• EV Manuals UPDATE....
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jul 1995 12:04:05 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Body - Exterior, Body - Interior Fuel Injection & Ignition Manual Transmission General, Engine Suspension, Wheels, Brakes, Steering Electrical Equipment (not wiring diagrams) Body Repair Manual (seems...
• Re: Headlight improvements ?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 2 Nov 2000 10:15:48 EST
  ...I use an antioxidant grease on any automotive electrical termination which I have reason to disconnect. I think the problem with failing electrical terminations...
• Re: Internal 115V power
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:31:03 -0500
  Rob wrote: > Any thought to getting an outside electrical connector from a Westy and > putting it on your van? There are smaller weatherproof RV...
• Re: Bonehead TDI question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:56:51 -0700
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR On 3/11/2008 3:41 PM David Marshall...
• Re: electrical system pulsation?
  Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
  Mon, 4 Jan 1999 02:06:31 EST
  ... or an UFO trying to beam you up....? (smile) James W88kender Anaheim, Calif.
• Re: Electrical Systems Videos
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 1 Feb 2013 10:12:13 -0800
  ...com> wrote: > I'm sure I know less about wiring and electrical systems than most on this > list, but these videos from Jamestown Distributors...
• Digifant electrical/fuel problem; kinda long.
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Sat, 18 Apr 1998 14:32:12 -0500
  I have an 87 Vanagon 2.1 (digifant) and need some help with the fuel/electrical system. I have been able to further isolate...
• Re: Electrical gremlin dash brake light
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sun, 25 Apr 2021 16:53:46 -0700
  ...on? Mark Eric Caron wrote: > Hi folks, > We noticed a unusual electrical issue today. I’m hoping folks can give me some direction on...
• Electrical Problems in 80 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 28 Jul 1996 19:53:24 -0400
  I have an 80 Westfalia that is having some electrical problems in the camper portion of the van... The fuse that controls the water...
• Cause of corroded fuel injection electrical connectors
  Historical mailing list - shawn luft
  Sun, 13 Apr 2003 21:51:01 -0400
  On my new '86 GL the rear fuel injection electrical connectors on the left and right side are extremely corroded. There is even some...
• Re: Electrical connections to injectors
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 16 Sep 2003 09:31:31 -0400
  On Tue, 16 Sep 2003, lauterba wrote: > I need a temporary fix to keep the electrical connections to the fuel > injectors from bouncing off...
• Re: Cleaning corroded connectors
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 13 Apr 2003 06:11:25 EDT
  In a message dated 4/13/2003 12:09:58 AM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > Lots of my various electrical...
• Re: Electrical pollution?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 20:08:37 -0600
  ...COM> Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 7:43 PM Subject: Re: Electrical pollution? > Used water! > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Re: WTB pair of good used round headlight buckets for Vanagon 80-85
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 9 Oct 2009 17:18:55 -0400
  The round headlights use the same electrical connector as an H4 headlight (a pleasant surprise when I put my SA grill on.) H4 headlight...
• Re: VW Electrical contact enhancer
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Rokus
  Sun, 22 Jun 1997 14:16:58 -0700
  ...Usually available anywhere electrical supplies are sold and MUCH cheaper. Mark
• Poltergeist in Van (weird electrical problem)
  Historical mailing list - A & C Grobey
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 00:05:14 -0700
  ...First is I have a weird kinda electrical problem I am hoping someone can help me solve. The interior lights in my Carat are...
• Re: westy kitchen operation
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Thu, 11 Aug 2005 10:07:21 -0600
  ...the round knob is "Center Off". > Turn it to the right for city water (no electrical contacts needed for > that position as city water...
• 84 westy shell
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Thu, 22 Feb 2007 15:55:31 -0800
  ...One seat turntable is still there, dash and some trim pieces, turns signals and reflectors, electrical cord hatch cover, electrical cord, bits and piecs...
• Parting out a Fridge????
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 4 Nov 1999 16:36:33 -0400
  Anyone parting out a Fridge, I need the AC-DC-Prop electrical switch. Malcolm
• Re: Vibration induced electrical failure
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 20:09:58 +1200
  Might be worth changing the fusebox for one out of a Japanese car...
• water tank pump
  Historical mailing list - Sidney White
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 08:29:05 EST
  can someone help with making the electrical connections to install new pump submerged in tank?
• Weird electrical problem
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 29 Oct 2023 09:37:10 -0700
  hi all, I have a weird electrical problem on my '88 2WD tintop. When I turn ON the headlights and if I put it...
• Re: LED/HID lighting questions
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 14 Mar 2013 08:38:59 -0700
  ...Friday stuff..but it applies to Vanagons, too. > > What is the electrical current savings in swapping to a more modern > lighting system for headlights...
• RE:Bosch Info
  Historical mailing list - Armstrong, Charles L.
  Mon, 15 Aug 94 12:12:00 cdt
  ...application question but I have several Bosch catalogs, mainly electrical and ignition parts, and they seem to list models by a combination of year...
• Re: difference between CDN and US Westies
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Wed, 18 May 2005 10:04:08 -0400
  ...The Canadian ones have a space inbetween the two water inlets, and the electrical hook-up in down low. I believe that you can...
• Re: Some potentially stupid actions
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 5 Nov 2010 08:14:06 -0700
  ...I *suspect* that the > major non-electrical cause of RV fires is also cooking. > > Incidentally the USFA reports that the major cause of outdoor...
• Re: Electrical Connector dust boots
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 21:28:47 -0400
  ...Electrical Connector dust boots I am trying to fix up the most egregious problems in my engine compartment, and some of the electrical connections...
• dometic won't light
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Thu, 1 Feb 2001 22:49:10 -1000
  ...Tried electrical operation... turned off gas settings, turned on electrical settings. Know plug is hot. So far, nothing. If I recall it takes awhile...
• Electrical Mods
  Historical mailing list - Werner Kenneth Hellmer
  Tue, 19 Apr 1994 11:51:49 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I've been modifying the electrical system on my 78 bus (earlier posts may have said 79 mistakenly). I've replaced the stock 55amp...
• Re: Electrical connectors
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Fri, 11 Mar 2022 22:18:18 +0100
  ...Regards Raimund Am 11.03.2022 um 18:48 schrieb Tom C: > Does anyone know where to get the electrical connectors that go into...
• Re: Electrical conductive paste or glue/adhesive
  Historical mailing list - Dan Lamb
  Wed, 20 Mar 2019 12:39:33 -0700
  ...com> wrote: > > hi all, > > I am looking for a kind of electrical conductive paste or glue/adhesive to > repair the instrument cluster blue foil...