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• ECU fixed! was: spare ECU?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:11:53 -0700
  ...I could see some heat damaged solder joints where a big resistor was soldered into the main board. With my ohm meter I determined...
• Re: Drivability Problems with Vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Oct 1996 09:20:41 +0000
  ...Can anyone say of the VW system uses a resistor, or is this an old fashioned method? If VW does has a resistor, could...
• Re: front blower motor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 18 Dec 2001 10:56:31 -0500
  ...Are >the resistors that control the speed a separate part? Do they usually have >to be replaced as well? >Before I get involved with...
• Re: 2.1 W A/C Radiator Fan Resistor?
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Tue, 15 Jan 2008 07:43:59 -0500
  ...2.1 W A/C Radiator Fan Resistor? Hi All, I don't have a low speed on my Radiator Fan? I have jumper...
• Re: common electrical problems in vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:56:35 -0400
  ...Fan Resistor - Radiator Fan > > 3. Fan Resistor - Rear Seat Heater Fan > > 4. Fan Resistor - Dash Heater Fan > > 5. Power Windows > > 6. Power Door Locks...
• Fixed! Was Infamous Big Green Resistor!
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson - Epoch Product Design
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 17:56:29 -0700
  ...After my inspection of the resistor (mine is the AC type); it does appear very cracked and possibly close to the end of it...
• Re: A/C condensor cooling fan not working...'89 GL
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 23:35:19 -0500
  Tim got screwed on his resistor if he bought it for $70+ dollars. Our local dealer was under $40 a, but that was 3...
• variable speed blower fan
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 20 Apr 2017 19:27:12 -0700
  ...if I remove the switch connector and replace it with a DC 12V variable speed resistor like this one http://www.ebay.com/itm...
• Re: Confused about resistor part numbers...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 12:02:18 -0400
  At 11:16 AM 9/23/2002, Fitz-Randolph, Douglas wrote: >I need to replace the "green cigar" resistor for the radiator fan on...
• Re: Ignition coil failure and ballast resistors
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 14:10:42 -0400
  ...I noticed that both coils have a notice stating "Do not use without >a > > ballast resistor". Since there is no ballast resistor that I...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Woten, Rodney
  Thu, 7 Aug 2003 09:27:50 -0500
  ...I'm pretty sure my fan resistor's bad. In fact, I have a new one on the way already. Given that the resistor...
• Re: Only the 3rd speed
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:33:55 -0500
  ...Where do you have voltage and where does it stop? But I'm going to bet that the new resistor pack is either hooked...
• Re: Fan resistor
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Johnson
  Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:27:23 -0600
  ...Then solder a small piece of copper wire across the break. > > The whole resistor then needs to be coated with something to stop > >moisture...
• Re: basic electronics question
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Jul 1996 16:14:02 -0400
  ...i have a super bright , jumbo LED that reqires 2.6v @ 50ma how do i figure the resistance of the dropping resistor for a...
• Re: A/C condensor cooling fan not working...'89 GL
  Historical mailing list - Tim Crooks
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 11:39:46 -0400
  Behind the left headlamp assembly there is a series resistor. I have replaced mine twice so far. The part was about $70-80 or...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 01:27:16 -0500
  ...Replacing only that Dick, I think what we're seeing there is the coating they applied to waterproof the board, not the resistor itself...
• AC Blower problem
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:30:49 -0700
  ...So is this a problem with the evaporator fan resistors ? or someone suggested that: "There are two fan resistors, one for each fan motor...
• Re: afordable alternatives RE: Radiator fan resistor
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 27 Jul 2013 14:59:37 -0700
  ...resistor for a 95 F150. >> >> The >> >> quality Motorcraft brand is $21. >> >> >> >> http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/1995/ford/f150/climate_control/blower_motor >> >> _resistor...
• Re: Radiator Fan will not turn off.
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Rueb
  Wed, 26 Jun 2002 13:30:20 EDT
  try resistor or relay
• Re: Radiator Fan will not turn off.
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Rueb
  Wed, 26 Jun 2002 13:30:20 EDT
  try resistor or relay
• Re: Dash blower fan
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 10 Dec 2017 14:31:47 -0800
  ...Some will disagree with this but if you're comfortable with doing a little re-wireing, re-locating the heater fan resistor outside in...
• Aux fan function
  Historical mailing list - John
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 14:31:49 -0400
  ...1st stage(2 resistors in series): coolant temperature exceeds 95*C or whenever the A/C system is switched ON--operating sound = quiet and...
• Re: them led lights
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Tue, 8 Aug 2006 00:51:36 -0500
  ...the circuit is set up thusly ... ......(A)........resistor........(A)...... . ........resistor........ . . . . . .+......LED 1 . LED 1 . .-......LED 1 . .(B) . .+......LED 2 . LED 2 . .-......LED 2 . . . .(C...
• Re: ARRRGGGHHH Re: Tantalum capacitors to stop blinking temp LED
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:03:12 -0400
  ...It's the same as a resistor, and >if the capacitor is being charged through another resistor until it >reaches the shutoff trigger voltage...
• Re: adding resister to center 1.9 coolant temp gauge?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 6 Jul 2010 17:45:06 -0700
  ...Adding a resistor to "normalize" the reading has pitfalls. I'm curious why you presume that the sender that in your words died was...
• Resistor pack, rear heater fan
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Dunn
  Fri, 29 Oct 1999 20:45:29 EDT
  ...I looked at the previous owners records and it seems that a "resistor" pack has been replaced a couple of times. I think its...
• More Heater Blower Problems
  Historical mailing list - wsilva
  Tue, 07 Jan 1997 11:30:46 -0800
  ...What should I be looking for? Is this too a resistor problem as in HEATER BLOWER RESISTOR REPLACEMENT" previously on this list page? If...
• Re: LOUD! cooling fan
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 17:58:19 -0400
  ...Possibly a bad resistor. The resistor is located behind the drivers side head lamp assembly. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Terry Ziniewicz <terryz@OLYWA.NET...
• Re: Wiring/electrical connections discussiions
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 10 Feb 2013 11:41:47 -0800
  ...the quality of the electrical connections, after all these years, likely was the heat- > producing culprit that was the demise of this second resistor...
• Eurovan A/C Nightmare
  Historical mailing list - Tony Treace
  Mon, 22 Sep 1997 11:21:38 -0700
  ...Went to the dealer and bought two new revised > 'D' suffix resistors (superseded the original 'B' suffix resistors). > Installed both resistors. Both fans now...
• Re: Please help... Now my cooling fan is dead!!! 86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 7 Jul 2002 12:24:57 -0700
  ...The highest speed does NOT use the resistor. The resistor is a very common part to fail and it comes up on the list...
• Re: Fan resistor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 23 Jul 2011 13:52:11 -0400
  >I suspect the unit might be usable if you run its primary output >through a resistor and then parallel the secondary output >direct. That...
• Re: All 2 Speed Radiator Fans Use Internal Resistor?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 10 Feb 2013 17:24:17 -0500
  ...The 2.1 fan only shows connections at motor. > >Do both 2 speed fans have an internal resistor for the lower speed or >does...
• RE: VANAGON digest 1386
  Historical mailing list - Chao, Harvey
  8 Jun 1997 11:29:41 -0700
  ...Gerald Skerbitz Your resistor , red red black white - is probably actually red red black = silver, in which case it is 22 ohms, 10% tolerance...
• Re: LOUD! cooling fan
  Historical mailing list - Timothy O. Crooks
  Sat, 8 Aug 1998 21:56:42 -0400
  ...Possibly a bad resistor. The resistor is > located behind the drivers side head lamp assembly. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Terry Ziniewicz <terryz@OLYWA.NET...
• Re: Dash blower fan
  Historical mailing list - Jared Planter
  Sun, 10 Dec 2017 23:53:08 +0000
  Thank you all for the great recommendations! After cracking the heater box and cleaning everything up I ran some tests on the resistor and...
• Re: Resistor for LED turn signal
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 25 Aug 2019 19:04:00 -0700
  ...What is the easiest way of doing that?? > I thought about adding a resistor, inline between a male and female spade, > and then patching...
• fan resistor?
  Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
  Fri, 7 Apr 2000 10:43:24 -0500
  Is there a vendor on the list that has this part? thanks
• Re: Battery Isolator and wiring
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 09:10:46 -0800
  ...The simplest way to test this is with a variable power resistor and a 12V battery. With the wire in series with the resistor...
• Re: VDO Tach weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 11:33:15 -0800
  ...Goto Radio shack and get a 470 ohm 1/4 watt resistor and a .01 uF ceramic disc capacitor (rated at least 50 volts...
• Resistor PN # 022 906 079
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Sun, 8 Feb 2004 17:14:15 -0600
  ...The Official VW Suggest Retail Price List book lists this part as a resistor. The connector attached to it has 5 terminals. There seem...
• Re: [vanagon] need tech info for tach cluster circuit board
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 14 Oct 1999 04:53:46 -0400
  ...But someone with good electronic soldering skills could do it for you. >What is the difference between a resistor and a diode? A resistor...
• Re: High-Beam LED Indicator Bulb
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:51:01 -0500
  ...Otherwise, you can use a blue LED with separate resistor. In this application, using a separate resistor is probably a good idea, because you...
• Re: Radiator Fan Resistor Question
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:00:12 -0700
  High speed does not use the resistor so that can't be the problem for that speed. Only low and medium speed go through...
• Re: Help me read a wiring diagram
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 12 Jan 2013 18:53:21 -0800
  ...It seems that it would have to go to the series resistor (to the mid-point of 2 resistors) - correct? Why would it not...
• Re: basic electronics question
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 27 Jul 1996 10:15:59 +0000
  ...I certainly agree that a 1-watt resistor is justified, this > guy will run warm! I'll agree that it would be safer to...
• Gas engine in Diesel Vanagon...finally
  Historical mailing list - Steven Broomhead
  Wed, 29 Jul 1998 21:47:37 -0500
  ...Where is the resistor in the resistor wire that powers the coil? FLAPS suggests just getting one at salvage; but to my eye, one...
• Re: Dash blower fan
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sun, 10 Dec 2017 23:06:17 +0000
  ...Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > I thought the heater resistor had to be mounted within the blower's > airflow for proper cooling, anything...
• Fwd: All 2 Speed Radiator Fans Use Internal Resistor?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:37:13 -0600
  ...All 2 Speed Radiator Fans Use Internal Resistor? To: diesel-vanagon <Diesel-Vanagon@yahoogroups.com> I recently had someone call about a radiator that...
• Re: Radiator fan resistor
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 27 Jul 2013 08:36:16 -0400
  ...When the resistor failed on my '91 GL, I thought that I could borrow one from one of the two late model vans that...
• Re: Alternator warning light
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 16 Oct 1998 19:45:57 EST
  ...R = (Vs - Vd) / Id Where R is the resistor in kilohms, Vs is the highest possible battery voltage, Vd is the rated diode forward...
• Re: "yawn" Another (trivial) Jetta conversion Fuel Pump relay question.... ;^)
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:10:33 -0400
  ...I >looked inside and there was a resistor. > >Why is that resistor there? You'll have to provide an image, it's not shown...
• Re: High beam dash bulb
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 28 Apr 2015 15:17:09 -0400
  ...replacement for the existing series resistor, and in that case what specific LED and what value of load resistor for it do you have...
• Re: Gas engine in Diesel Vanagon...finally
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 29 Jul 1998 21:08:36 -0700
  What are you running for a coil? If you use a coil from a 81+ VW (Green Label) you do not need a resistor...
• Re: common electrical problems in vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:05:38 +0000
  ...Fan Resistor - Radiator Fan > > 3. Fan Resistor - Rear Seat Heater Fan > > 4. Fan Resistor - Dash Heater Fan > > 5. Power Windows > > 6. Power Door Locks...
• Re: Rad fan ballast resistors
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 21 May 2010 07:48:11 -0400
  > Folks, as some of you may be aware the ballast resistors for > the rad fan, both for vans with A/C and without are...
• Re: Alternator Light Just Came On
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:19:33 -0400
  ...In our case the "bulb" is an LED with a resistor in parallel to allow sufficient current to flow to tickle the alternator. Not...
• Re: Stupid Electrical error
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Apr 1994 07:03:58 -0400
  ...bulb - they have to bne current limited via resistor somewhere or they will go ZAP! typically 50 mA max or something like that... still...
• Re: Electrical Glitch causiing a dead Aux battery...more..
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 15:17:18 -0800
  ...For example, a 1 ohm resistor will develop 1 volt across it when 1 amp is flowing through it. But anyway, the resistors can...
• Re: Charge warning light LED question - David B.
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Thu, 10 May 2012 07:51:27 -0500
  ...As of<BR>'87 they apparently changed to two shunt resistors instead of one,<BR>presumably 300 ohms each (97.108 track 50-51...