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• Oil Pressure observation.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 30 Jul 2011 07:53:37 -0700
  ...I noticed about 10 lbs/psi (+/-) increase in my oil pressure, maybe 15 when my oil temperature gets up to it's higher operating...
• lots of a/c trouble shotting questions...
  Historical mailing list - shawn feller
  Tue, 6 Jun 2006 18:04:36 -0400
  ...pressure in the system (not saying the right amount) as the compressor is engaging and there is both a high and low pressure switch...
• Re: HELP!!! Oil Pressure Buzzer On!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:12:53 -0400
  ...The low pressure switch is the one near the push rods. The switches operate differently. The high pressure switch is normally open, closing and...
• Re: AC Questions - 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sun, 23 Jun 2013 18:01:15 -0700
  ...I also installed a trinary switch that shuts the compressor off on high head pressure instead of just turing the high speed radiator fan...
• Electrical Chaos
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 10 Sep 2006 14:08:42 -0500
  ...Which wire goes to which terminal on the pressure switch. There are no marks on the switch - either the one I took off or...
• Re: A/C compressor not turning
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Fri, 20 Jun 2014 08:24:48 -0700
  ...You can check the continuity of the low pressure switch. No continuity, low freon charge. I'm not sure if '85 has the high...
• Re: 86 Westy Syncro , Re: Dynamic oil pressure
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Jun 1996 23:35:12 -0400
  ...The high >and low pressure switches have been replaced along with the circuit board. At >about 3000 RPM the light flashes and the buzzer...
• Re: 2.1L oil light and warning buzzer problem...???
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Mon, 5 May 2003 19:33:35 -0700
  ...high-pressure switch on my 2.1L. The wire was cut in several places and touching the engine, causing a short. When this switch...
• Re: I guess if I'm putting on a tencentlife oil cooler . . .
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 10 Apr 2011 08:34:59 -0700
  ...The logic board ignores the high pressure switch unless rpms are above 2000 or so. It lives inside the speedo case but not for...
• 2.1l high oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 24 Apr 2015 06:55:09 -0400
  From Michael Durkin on the FB Vanagon Owners group: >Ok, so I definitely have a high oil pressure problem. Its >consistently running at 60...
• Re: oil pressure woes
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 09:05:40 -0500
  ...switch for the light is of higher value meaning it goes on at a higher idle pressure than the stock .3 bar switch. #2...
• Re: New instrument cluster in '84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 12:34:09 -0800
  ...The dual oil switch circuit board never ignores the low pressure switch. It does ignore the high pressure switch when the engine is at...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 22 May 2016 23:30:02 -0500
  ...Is the high > pressure oil pressure switch, part number 068919081A, the culprit > here? I checked the archives and it appeared that there may have...
• Re: oil pressure switch question 1.8 bar?
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
  Sun, 26 Jan 2003 21:03:15 +0000
  Hi Dylan, The 1.8B switch appeared in later 2.1L WBRs and just raised the 0.9B check point to 1.8B @ 2K...
• Re: Solved; OIL warning light up
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:27:48 -0400
  ...Also keep in mind that the high pressure switch is before the filter and cooler. If you want to test the system, use 5w...
• Re: Need a/c hose for 87 Westy Gl
  Historical mailing list - PAT
  Sat, 11 Jul 1998 10:14:28 -0400
  ...The high pressure switch will kick the compressor clutch out before too much pressure builds up. -----Original Message----- From: GMBulley@AOL.COM <GMBulley@AOL...
• Re: 2.1L WBX high pressure oil switch - removal
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 7 Dec 2015 22:20:01 -0600
  ...2.1L WBX high pressure oil switch - removal > > I use a basic Snap-On 24mm deep socket. The non-impact version (thinner > walls). No...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer-Arrgh!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 1 Aug 2010 20:58:35 -0700
  ...grounded wire for the high rpm oil pressure switch will keep the DOPS happy .. whether there is oil pressure or not. if it's...
• Re: AC Questions - 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ogul
  Sun, 23 Jun 2013 21:06:21 -0400
  ...I also installed a trinary switch that shuts > the compressor off on high head pressure instead of just turing the high > speed radiator fan...
• Re: VDO Oil Sender Setup
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 16 May 2012 14:13:38 -0700
  ...I opted to still use the .3 bar switch because the VDO sender > switches at a higher pressure. > > -- > Chris S. > "Old Farts don't...
• Re: Not cold in Maine (AC that is)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 19 Jun 2005 10:58:45 -0400
  Remember, the '85 has no low pressure cut out switch. With the AC turned on ... the compressor's clutch engages and the whole works...
• Re: lets talk about oil pressure issues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 14 Jan 2004 23:05:31 -0500
  ...Dynamic Oil Pressure Warning Systems switches to check for adequate oil pressure at the high pressure switch. This is the switch located on the...
• Re: 0.9 bar or 1.8 bar Oil Press Switch Bullshit
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 19:47:56 -0500
  ...reach this pressure at 2500rpm. The 1.8bar switch will cause nuisance activation of the buzzer. Especially after highway speeds. This switch is incorrectly...
• oil pressure warning system anomaly?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 2 Dec 2010 23:11:22 -0800
  ...Of course the dynamic oil pressure warning circuit board is supposed the ignore the high pressure switch until the rpms reach 2000 or above...
• Re: Continuing Saga of Oil Pressure light
  Historical mailing list - James Benthall
  Sat, 9 Jul 2005 11:13:20 EDT
  ...I went out and was checking the high pressure switch near the oil pump and discovered it was DISCONNECTED!! How it worked itself loose...
• Re: AC converted to 134 - now what?
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Thu, 14 Jul 2005 23:01:10 -0400
  ...When the system detects a high refrigerant pressure (210.2 PSI) it switches the fan to medium (Stage 2) speed. When the pressure is...
• Re: Brake Light Switches
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 18 Oct 2010 14:40:19 -0700
  ...the float switch for the brake fluid reservoir rather than the pressure difference like the 3 prong wiring used. I highly doubt that the...
• Re: '86 Westy A/C Problem
  Historical mailing list - Deke Rivers
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:11:27 -0600
  ...You likely do not have either a high pressure or low pressure cutoff switch either. And you won't have anything in the "D...
• Re: any guesses on oil light woes
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 23 Jan 2001 05:44:21 -0800
  ...I > have the one switch wire grounded to satisfy the not-so-dynamic oil > pressure system. The low pressure light still works and yes...
• Re: all my R12 is gone..? (bummer)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 25 May 2005 10:51:15 -0400
  ...With the switch, your system will not operate (like all other vehicles) when freon is low.It is screwed into the high pressure access...
• Re: # Importance of pressure and temp monitoring (long)
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 10:16:14 -0400
  ...hacked a replacement pressure switch which somehow didn't protect the A/C system from high pressure. Why high pressure? because the radiator fan...
• Re: Syncro AC sick
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Jun 1998 19:47:39 EDT
  ...Sounds like you high temp/high pressure over switch is cutting out to save your system. Have it checked ASAP. gmbulley cary, nc
• Re: 86 vanagon Oil Pressure Switch
  Historical mailing list - clerkin
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 20:36:10 -0500
  ...The >1.8/.9 bar switch screws into the high pressure outlet, which is located to >the left of the main pulley and under...
• Re: 1.9 oil light/preassure issue
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:31:44 -0800
  ...on page 17.7 of the Bentley manual it shows the oil pressure switch under the left push rod tubes is .3 bar. where...
• Re: AC Drip Drop
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 17 Jul 2005 21:52:46 -0700
  ...What the heck are you talking about? The high side fills until it reaches max pressure and the high pressure switch turns off the...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 30 Jul 2017 15:39:34 +0000
  ...As for the oil pressure buzzer, it is activated by a higher pressure switch, normally open contacts, closed with oil pressure above ~13 psi...
• Re: Electrical weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 2 May 2015 09:01:40 -0400
  ...In other words the switch is normally open (off) and closes when pressure is sufficient. As such any bad connection will make this give...
• Re: Catastrophe!! The rest of the story.
  Historical mailing list - Graham Challis
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 07:55:17 -0800
  ...enough, I could see the naked connector end > of the high > pressure switch. So I went fishing to find the wire > and connector that...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer-Arrgh!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 1 Aug 2010 19:29:10 -0700
  grounded wire for the high rpm oil pressure switch will keep the DOPS happy .. whether there is oil pressure or not. if it's...
• Re: Purpose of the ports on this AC hose?
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Tue, 24 Jul 2012 18:00:45 -0400
  ...to run. > A pressure switch to place the radiator fan into high speed when needed. > (~275 psi) > An over pressure switch to turn the...
• Re: 2.1L WBX high pressure oil switch - removal
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 7 Dec 2015 17:15:03 -0800
  ...2.1L WBX high pressure oil switch - removal Problem solved. I talked with the folks at Van Cafe today, and they told me the...
• Re: Thought problem for Friday
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 16 Mar 2018 10:40:32 -0600
  ...It's pitch (frequency) changes with pedal pressure (higher with more > pressure), and only happens on AM stations. Unfortunately, my favorite > sports radio stations...
• Re: [WetWesties] 2.1 dynamic oil pressure system
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 14 Aug 2010 18:54:21 -0700
  ...replacing the oil pressure switches is a common, semi-easy and logical thing to do. I seldom ever, ever find a bad oil pressure...
• Re: # Importance of pressure and temp monitoring (long)
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 09:09:51 -0400
  ...hacked a replacement pressure switch which somehow > didn't protect the A/C system from high pressure. > Why high pressure? because the radiator fan...
• Re: FW: 2.1L WBX high pressure oil switch - removal
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 6 Dec 2015 17:02:56 -0600
  ...2.1L WBX high pressure oil switch - removal > > I'm still struggling with this. Coolant pump pulley has been removed. Deep > well socket to...
• Re: Desperate for a High Top!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino
  Wed, 1 Nov 2006 21:02:02 -0500
  ...to leak! But no switch, wiring or pump to fail! Cheaper too! The cap with the hose had a pressure-sensing shutoff that wouldn...
• Re: Oil pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 10:02:07 -0400
  ...As a precaution the pressure switches have been changed on two occasions.The circuitry has been checked and is said to be OK. I...
• Re: 86 vanagon Oil Pressure Switch
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 16:52:50 -0700
  ...The gauge sending unit screws into the low pressure outlet (.3bar). The 1.8/.9 bar switch screws into the high pressure outlet, which...
• Re: New instrument cluster in '84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 15:45:33 -0800
  ...The dual oil switch > circuit board never ignores the low pressure switch. It does ignore the > high pressure switch when the engine is at...
• Re: 86 vanagon Oil Pressure Switch
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 21:26:51 -0700
  ...The > > >1.8/.9 bar switch screws into the high pressure outlet, which is located > to > > >the left of the main pulley and under...
• Re: Oil Buzzer advice
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 1 Oct 2015 22:00:45 -0500
  ...The second switch works backward from the primary switch. The second switch sees an open condition until oil pressure rises to about 10-15...
• Re: PS Pump switch high idle question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 4 Jan 2017 03:43:45 +0000
  The PS pressure switch is an input to the idle valve controller. There is also an input for the AC compressor clutch. The idle...
• Re: the cat did it (solved)
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 5 May 1998 09:14:43 -0400
  ...oil pressure switches indicate when oil pressure is too LOW. The buzzer sounded at >2000 rpm so I assume that the higher pressure sensor...
• Re: Vanagon Trivia - where does this go?
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Sun, 17 Aug 2008 07:15:40 -0700
  ...Plugs 5, power steering pressure switch to idle speedup circuit. Yellow wire, oil pressure switch, higher pressure switch of 2 switches. Mark Chris S...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Mon, 23 May 2016 09:45:20 -1000
  ...Is the high pressure oil pressure > switch, part number 068919081A, the culprit here? I checked the archives > and it appeared that there may have...
• HELP! Instrument Cluster Gremlins!
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeffrey (Jeff) S (J6C)
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 11:15:39 -0400
  ...the high beam indicator dimmer and turning on the oil pressure and coolant lights. Turning on the light switch kills the oil pressure warning...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:14:38 -0500
  ...Would replacing the low-pressure switch really be > useful, since my problem was at the high-pressure switch? I assume the > pressure is different...
• Re: Oil Pressure Light Flickering
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Feb 2014 20:32:43 +0000
  ...Be sure to get the correct switch. Extended highway speeds will cause the oil to heat up and thin out causing lower oil pressure...
• Re: How to disable oil warning buzzer?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 13 May 2004 18:08:26 -0400
  ...The buzzer part of the circuit is activated by the higher pressure switch, located next to the oil pump. This switch completes the connection...
• Re: Radiator Aux Cooling Fan 84 vs. 90 - compressor on for Aux Fan to kick-on with 90 model??
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Sun, 23 Aug 2015 10:59:39 -0400
  ...If system (AC) high side pressure increases due to insufficient cooling a pressure switch operates a relay in the fuse box to increase the...