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Re: Turn signal system failure
Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:46:12 -0700
...Left or right with the lever yielded just a steady green light. Later they started to work. Now it seems to be hit or...
Re: Head light mystery
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 15 Jun 2022 22:55:10 -0500
Dennis, it's been a few years, but I installed a Jay Brown headlight relay kit. Takes electrical pressure off the headlight switch and...
Re: Brakes dashboard light -- DANGER?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 9 Apr 2017 22:37:12 +0000
In addition to the hand brake lever and low brake fluid level switches, this indicator is also tied into the alternator warning system and...
Re: vanagon Digest - 9 Mar 2022 to 10 Mar 2022 (#2022-18)
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 19:54:23 -0800
...I also heard of using a relay on the circuit. Wonder >>> what your guys opinion on that is? Last I was thinking of replacing...
fuel tank removal story
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sun, 13 Mar 2005 22:08:05 -0500
...It has you remove the right hand relay in the box above the coil. (this is a 2.1 liter engine, 86 vanagon). Then...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons: connectors?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 14 Nov 2013 20:45:21 -0800
...Yep, it was adjusted correctly, no ohms needed, no OBD, no relays or micro switches.... just "look and feel" mechanical stuff. My first ever...
LED HeadLights for 86-91 was Head light mystery
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sun, 19 Jun 2022 10:03:50 -0600
...I suspect that is the headlight relay. Though it could be a relay for something else as there are some wiring concerns. A lot...
Re: MORE info Re: headlights not working after towing???
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 31 Jul 2003 23:06:59 -0400
...1) ignition switch 2) headlight switch 3) relay (not sure where this is located) 4) grounds I haven't done any formal checking other...
Re: '84 1.9L engine -- no start on cold mornings -- starts fine late morning
Historical mailing list - john
Fri, 15 Jan 2016 06:40:12 -0500
...Â > > > Neutral-start > > > switch on automatic transmission shift lever is > > > bypassed. > > > > > > I have a Bosch starter relay in the starter motor > > > circuit > > > and everything...
Re: new owner of 82 diesel Westy, with a few questions
Historical mailing list - mike
Sun, 21 Jul 2002 21:45:23 -0700
...even close to a blink, more > of a flicker. > pulled the relay and it rattles a little, is this the problem ? should i > just...
Re: 91 Westy Captn Driver's Seat Removal and Aux battery?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 28 Nov 1998 18:59:23 -0500
...I can the seat part out no problem, there are buttons and levers for that, but the base is a whole different story. It...
Re: Starter SR0408X ge-futzd
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 30 Apr 2010 20:45:40 -0700
...So if one > disconnects the activating current that makes the solenoid move to > engage the relay contacts then all will be well and the...
Re: Trickle charger on hard to access House Battery
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sun, 25 Oct 2020 01:27:18 +0000
Old Radio Shack analog meter gave Aux Battery a solid 13.5 VDC. I like that, reasonable. Means alternator and relay and all the...
more poor shifting; follow up
Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
Tue, 15 Jun 1999 07:36:33 -0700
...1st/2nd relay lever beginning to stretch and break. Or linkage. coby smolens: turn the selector shaft one notch counter clock wise Thanks for...
Re: No Start Problem(one More Thing)
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Tue, 30 Nov 2010 19:41:58 +0000
...Jiggling the shift lever or putting it in neutral doesn't help. The connections at the starter and the battery are very clean. It...
Re: Starter SR0408X ge-futzd
Historical mailing list - Danny C.
Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:36:30 -0700
...Starters have a magnetic switch often called a solenoid but really just a big relay with an iron core activator that works like a...
Re: SMOKE! After I turn off my BA6 Gas Heater
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Mon, 20 May 2002 18:01:05 -0400
...I tried the BA& out, with the levers in a variety of positions and it was working OK with no smoke. I did not...
electrical plumbing- was dash gremlins
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Fri, 6 Mar 2009 06:49:45 -0800
...No turn signal indication on the dash, >>> other than the relay clicking. Over this winter, on cold days, temp >>> needle went nuts and temp...
Re: Starter/relay/switch problem fixed
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:46:53 -0700
...GMAIL.COM> wrote: >> >> I've been able to use the gear lever while turning the key. I'd turn key >> with left hand and...
Re: Recent Maintenance Accomplished
Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
Wed, 13 May 2009 15:23:29 -0600
...The shifting at the actual gearbox >> lever is still tight, so I know that its the long shifter mechanism, but I >> assumed that it...
Re: new owner of 82 diesel Westy, with a few questions
Historical mailing list - Bill Minor
Sun, 21 Jul 2002 23:23:49 -0500
...even close to a blink, > more > of a flicker. > pulled the relay and it rattles a little, is this the problem ? > should i > just...
Re: gas pedal > accelerator linkage question
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Mon, 23 May 2011 21:47:54 -0700
...the Push Rod is |captured in |> |the upper hole of the Relay Lever? |> | |> |I have the cover off and am peering at the assembly...
Re: '84 1.9L engine -- no start on cold mornings -- starts fine late morning
Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
Mon, 25 Jan 2016 07:33:15 -0500
...Â > > > > Neutral-start > > > > switch on automatic transmission shift lever is > > > > bypassed. > > > > > > > > I have a Bosch starter relay in the starter motor > > > > circuit > > > > and everything...
Re: Starter SR0408X ge-futzd
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:42:11 -0600
...So if one > disconnects the activating current that makes the solenoid move to > engage the relay contacts then all will be well and the...
Re: Brakes dashboard light -- DANGER?
Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
Mon, 10 Apr 2017 22:39:01 -0400
...If a starter boost relay was > >> added this can also be a problem. > >> > >> Dennis, > >> From my phone. > >> ------------------------------ > >> From: George Gaudette <gcgaudette@GMAIL.COM> > >> Sent...
Costco Group 47 - cheap aux battery option
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:10:25 -0400
...Leaving plenty of room for the relay, and having the optional venting system as well. The battery sells for $49 and carries a 36...
Fw: Re: Help -Stranded & need advice...
Historical mailing list - Pierre A Lachance
Sun, 26 Sep 1999 09:10:28 -0400
...we are very patient persons , but think that we are not that > "stupid " ??? switch, transmission lever switch, wires, new starter, > everything has been checked...
Trading time-'58 Ghia Coupe for a '56 Panel (w/ brake light)
Historical mailing list - Jon Peters/UB Networks
10 Apr 95 8:54:57 EDT
...It also has the original passing light relay (high beams flash every two seconds or so when you pull the turn signal lever back...
Re: Defroster vents always open?
Historical mailing list - neil N
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:51:43 -0800
...Air cooled engine, no heat, (except for the small 12V heater with a relay that kept turning the element off), me desperately searching for...
Re: Trickle charger on hard to access House Battery
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Mon, 26 Oct 2020 10:54:49 -0400
...I also used a Greenlee sheet metal punch to provide a hole just behind parking brake lever to add a 12 VDC cigarette lighter...
Re: Shifter Problem
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Wed, 13 May 2009 21:06:15 -0400
...I also have some brand new shift levers with the bushings already installed if you find you need one of these. They are for...
Re: transmission rebuild
Historical mailing list - Zolly
Mon, 16 Mar 2009 21:31:12 -0700
...mainshaft bearing will stay in > place. > Rebush case where 1/2 relay lever sits so there will be enough throw to > get > into 1st...
Re: 1.8T conversion question
Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
Thu, 16 Nov 2000 10:45:12 -0800
...is inplace with CVs torqued, diesel bellhousing, input shaft, and clutch lever installed, new Redline MT-90, etc.. I have drilled two additional rear...
Re: 1.8T conversion question
Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
Thu, 16 Nov 2000 15:23:13 -0800
...is > inplace with CVs torqued, diesel bellhousing, input shaft, and clutch > lever installed, new Redline MT-90, etc.. I have drilled two additional > rear...
Re: Securing the guide pin (shifter linkage)
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Tue, 26 May 1998 21:46:09 -0700
...The relay lever fits over the guide ring/guide > pin combo. > > The problem: when you try to snug up the nut holding the guide...
Re: Trickle charger on hard to access House Battery
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sun, 25 Oct 2020 00:55:25 +0000
...sheet metal punch to provide a hole just behind parking brake lever to add a 12 VDC cigarette lighter socket; the idea was to...
Shifter Problem
Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
Wed, 13 May 2009 17:30:12 -0600
...The shifting at the actual gearbox >>> lever is still tight, so I know that its the long shifter mechanism, but >>> I >>> assumed that it...
Re: Small Vanagon parts for sale
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Tue, 30 Jan 2018 12:01:08 -0800
...Headlight switch pre-91 (2) > > Relays 53, 42, 19, 72, 21, 4 (one each) > > Fan switch "knob" (lever) 1 > > Metal ferrules that hold slider...
Re: Costco Group 47 - cheap aux battery option
Historical mailing list - Mike
Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:22:53 -0400
...When facing the seat, look to the lower right > by > the track, and you will see a release lever, which when depressed, will > permit...
Re: 85 Transmission questions
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Fri, 16 Nov 2001 09:38:36 -0800
Dawn..The likely problem is the 1st/2nd relay lever has broken..a fairly easy fix for a trans shop like myself, but not...
Christmas post and general posts
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 25 Dec 2020 11:13:14 -0500
...SHAW.CA> wrote: > > Dennis, > > I’m guessing here, can the x relay failure cause this? > > Alistair > >> On Dec 23, 2020, at 8:00 PM...
Re: Recent Maintenance Accomplished
Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
Wed, 6 May 2009 12:05:10 -0600
...The shifting at the actual gearbox lever is still tight, so I know that its the long shifter mechanism, but I assumed that it...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons: connectors?
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Thu, 14 Nov 2013 23:02:33 -0600
...Yep, it was adjusted correctly, no ohms needed, no OBD, > no relays or micro switches.... just "look and feel" mechanical stuff. > > My first ever...
Re: Shifter Problem
Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
Thu, 14 May 2009 16:52:31 -0600
...I also > have some brand new shift levers with the bushings already installed if you > find you need one of these. They are for...
Re: Blower motor balance
Historical mailing list - Tom C
Sat, 12 Mar 2022 10:16:25 -0500
...Also, see that #2 near the pictogram for the > levers? Fan spped 2 offers the best heat transfer ot temp rise for clearing > the...
Re: Small Vanagon parts for sale
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Tue, 30 Jan 2018 20:19:19 +0000
...Headlight switch pre-91 (2) > > > Relays 53, 42, 19, 72, 21, 4 (one each) > > > Fan switch "knob" (lever) 1 > > > Metal ferrules that hold slider...
Re: Christmas post and general posts
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Fri, 25 Dec 2020 16:35:23 +0000
...SHAW.CA> wrote: > > Dennis, > > I’m guessing here, can the x relay failure cause this? > > Alistair > >> On Dec 23, 2020, at 8:00 PM...
Re: Recent Maintenance Accomplished
Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
Wed, 6 May 2009 14:17:41 -0400
...The shifting at the actual gearbox > lever is still tight, so I know that its the long shifter mechanism, but I > assumed that it...
Re: backup light saga continues ...
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 09 Aug 94 20:05:35 CDT
...do you early vanagon folks know that there was a 'bug' in that box under the shift lever? and you could get a later...
Re: 1.8T conversion question
Historical mailing list - James S. Cohen
Thu, 16 Nov 2000 18:42:15 -0500
...is >> inplace with CVs torqued, diesel bellhousing, input shaft, and clutch >> lever installed, new Redline MT-90, etc.. I have drilled two additional >> rear...
Re: Christmas post and general posts
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Fri, 25 Dec 2020 11:29:29 -0500
...SHAW.CA> wrote: >> >> Dennis, >> >> I’m guessing here, can the x relay failure cause this? >> >> Alistair >> >>>> On Dec 23, 2020, at 8:00 PM...
Re: gas pedal > accelerator linkage question [RESULTS]
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Mon, 23 May 2011 17:15:40 -0700
...the Push Rod is captured in the > upper hole of the Relay Lever? > > I have the cover off and am peering at the assembly...
Electrical Cheat Sheet For Vanagon Dummies?
Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:49:32 -0600
...BZ-I'd print one to go w/ my heater activation lever sheet On Jul 14, 2008, at 8:16 PM, mdrillock wrote: > In...
Re: gas pedal > accelerator linkage question
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 24 May 2011 07:12:21 -0700
...the Push Rod is > |captured in > |> |the upper hole of the Relay Lever? > |> | > |> |I have the cover off and am peering at the assembly...
Re: MORE info Re: headlights not working after towing???
Historical mailing list - David Most
Thu, 31 Jul 2003 22:02:20 -0600
...The contenders are as > follows: > > 1) ignition switch > 2) headlight switch > 3) relay (not sure where this is located) > 4) grounds > > I haven't...
Re: Headlight swtich diagnostics?
Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:12:15 -0800
...The load reduction relay seems to work fine (e.g. headlights >> on + ignition on = headlights work, and when you crank the starter >> the >> headlights...
Re: '84 1.9L engine -- no start on cold mornings -- starts fine late morning
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Tue, 26 Jan 2016 08:31:46 -0500
...Â > > > > Neutral-start > > > > switch on automatic transmission shift lever is > > > > bypassed. > > > > > > > > I have a Bosch starter relay in the starter motor > > > > circuit > > > > and everything...
Re: Failure to return to idle
Historical mailing list - David Milo
Sat, 30 Dec 2006 22:31:27 -0500
...The problem is where it goes into the black conduit, and transitions upwards to the throttle relay lever on the auto transmission. That is...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons: connectors?
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Fri, 15 Nov 2013 12:21:50 -0800
...Yep, it was adjusted correctly, no ohms needed, no OBD, >> no relays or micro switches.... just "look and feel" mechanical stuff. >> >> My first ever...
Re: Anti Rolling Reminder for Automatics when parked
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:24:15 -0800
...you could use that switch and a relay system so if the key is off, and it's not in Park or Neutral you...