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Re: Van Upgrade idea your thoughts?
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 16:55:54 -0800
...The concept is to compare the > current on both the hot and neutral legs and if there is a difference > assume a ground fault...
Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 23 Jul 2007 19:54:20 -0700
...On automatics, this signal is before the neutral safety switch so the fuel pump while run when the key is turned to start even...
Re: vanagons scaring women away!! Happy Thanks giving!
Historical mailing list - David Devere
Wed, 24 Nov 2004 08:58:17 -0600
...put into a "neutral" position to disengage it from the gear box? > by any means possible, linkage, shift fork position, or modification? > > Doug > > > > ----- Original...
Re: Automatic transmission, WTF?
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:17:32 -0700
...by putting the shift lever at > the "R" position, your vehicle will now go in reverse.� No longer will > you have to get out...
Re: Air Cooled Alternator (Was: aux battery draining primary)
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 29 May 2002 11:39:30 -0500
...Your AFM has a switch (tiny points) that run your fuel pump, they should be open when the actuator rod is in neutral location...
Re: How does a leak down tester work???
Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
Wed, 26 Jan 2005 12:11:20 EST
...center of each cylinder to be tested or actually the firing position NOT to the bottom center. // You will first remove all 4 sparkplugs...
Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
Historical mailing list - Billy Hirt
Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:24:08 -0400
...On automatics, this signal is before the neutral safety switch > so the fuel pump while run when the key is turned to start even...
3 feet and as many hands
Historical mailing list
Tue, 19 Dec 1995 11:46:10 -0600
...Waht next? well now the brake pedal (possibly because its about 90 F outside) starts to stick in its depressed position, so thinking on...
Re: Selling on the list
Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
Sat, 7 Sep 2002 03:09:04 -0400
...Zero negative or > neutral. > > My point is there are reasonable charges and there are rip-off charges. You > need to clarify your position and...
Starter Testing @ FLAPS WAS: Starting problem or startER problem
Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
Mon, 8 Apr 2013 15:02:57 -0400
...I got 12V at the solenoid end of #50 when my helper turned the key to > >the start position. No change while I wiggled...
Re: Automatic transmission, WTF?
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:42:20 -0400
...by putting the shift lever at >> the "R" position, your vehicle will now go in reverse.� No longer will >> you have to get out...
Re: Alternator regulator voltage tolerances #
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Thu, 3 Aug 2000 21:18:19 -0400
...on if you left the turn signal lever not in the neutral position, even if the ignition is turned off - intensified due to the...
Re: Friday privilege
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Fri, 28 Jul 2023 15:19:04 -0700
...And of course, there are neutral and reverse positions. The >> "no key" is just like my Prius -- an electronic, keyless entry and start >> transmitter...
Re: Air Cooled Alternator (Was: aux battery draining primary)
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Wed, 29 May 2002 13:23:48 -0400
...doesn't operate unless the ignition is on or the accessory position is >actuated. >Your AFM has a switch (tiny points) that run your...
Re: Starter system woes
Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:50:55 -0500
...the start position. I've jiggled > > the > > key. No change from either of those. Is there a way to bypass the > > neutral > > safety switch...
Re: Low Brake Pedal, Caliper Piston Movement.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 5 Jul 2015 01:54:52 -0400
...The odd part is that when pedal is higher, coasting to a stop in neutral, I swear the sound of the shoes and/or...
Demons IV
Historical mailing list - ed donnen
Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:54:23 -0400
...I shall study either "The contortionist guide to VW maintenance" or the rather more adult "The 15 positions of mechanical bliss in the Karman...
Re: valve lash adjustment
Historical mailing list - Scott G. Terry
Tue, 28 Aug 2001 15:08:25 -0700
...the engine with the tranny in neutral. After popping off the distributor cap, I used the rotor position and the tdc notch in the...
Re: Tranny oil cooler,(homemade kit?)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:21:26 -0800
...Keep in >> mind that even idling in neutral the tranny will make heat just from >> the hydraulic pump and internal spinning and rubbing parts...
Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 24 Jul 2007 06:43:20 -0400
...On automatics, this signal is before the neutral safety switch so the fuel pump while run when the key is turned to start even...
Re: replacing noisy lifter for 91 multivan
Historical mailing list - John Lunetta
Thu, 27 Mar 2003 09:13:22 -0500
...You can set up engine to put it at top dead center and any other positions by observing the distributer. On the out side...
slight glow from oil press. light
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
Mon, 26 Feb 2001 05:04:38 EST
...I put it in neutral and coasted down the hill. Buy the time I reached the bottom the glow had gone away. The rest...
Re: Rear End Vibrations
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Thu, 12 Jul 2012 16:09:04 -0400
...The thing that confuses me is > that I imagine the axles have to move in and out to compensate for the > position of the...
Re: 87 started, then died again
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:40:45 -0400
...If it's a 4 speed, try pushing it slowly in neutral then putting it in gear and popping the clutch while turning the...
Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 23 Jul 2007 20:52:06 -0700
...On automatics, this signal is before the neutral safety switch > so the fuel pump while run when the key is turned to start even...
Re: Starting problem or startER problem
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Sun, 7 Apr 2013 09:10:16 -0400
...I got 12V at the solenoid end of #50 when my helper turned the key to >the start position. No change while I wiggled...
Re: Friday moderation discussion - Starting point
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Sun, 27 Mar 2011 13:20:02 -0700
...My position is neutral both as mod and Listmember. For that reason, I have deferred to David B's preference on the matter. And...
Re: Air Cooled Alternator (Was: aux battery draining primary)
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 29 May 2002 12:30:30 -0500
...doesn't operate unless the ignition is on or the accessory > position is > >actuated. > >Your AFM has a switch (tiny points) that run your...
Re: A Mystery
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Sun, 1 Sep 2013 13:54:09 -0700
...It may fail to power the ignition circuit while in the >> cranking position. Next step is battery and ground connections. A bad >> engine >> ground...
Re: No Start & Sliding door handle'
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 9 Jul 2017 22:27:43 +0000
...Common for the switch itself to fail, in numerous ways including not turning as it should especially to the start position. Dennis, From my...
Re: Idle question
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Sun, 27 Sep 2020 11:07:08 -0700
...as the van warmed up and when the van was in neutral or > stopped > > > > > with the clutch in. > > > > > > > > > > During this issue - I swapped out...
Re: Tranny oil cooler,(homemade kit?)
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:32:48 -0600
...Keep in > > mind that even idling in neutral the tranny will make heat just from > > the hydraulic pump and internal spinning and rubbing parts...
Re: Starter Testing @ FLAPS WAS: Starting problem or startER problem
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 8 Apr 2013 16:27:03 -0400
...I got 12V at the solenoid end of #50 when my helper turned the > >key to the start position. No change while I wiggled...
Re: valve lash adjustment
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Wed, 29 Aug 2001 05:26:02 -0500
...the engine with the > tranny in neutral. After popping off the distributor cap, I used the rotor > position and the tdc notch in the...
Re: Friday privilege
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Sat, 29 Jul 2023 15:50:57 -0700
...And of course, there are neutral and reverse positions. The > > "no key" is just like my Prius -- an electronic, keyless entry and start > > transmitter...
Re: Rear End Vibrations
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Thu, 12 Jul 2012 20:23:07 +0000
...The thing that confuses > > me is > > that I imagine the axles have to move in and out to compensate for > > the > > position of the...
Re: Tranny oil cooler,(homemade kit?)
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:22:46 -0800
...Keep in mind that even idling in neutral the tranny will >> make heat just from the hydraulic pump and internal spinning and rubbing parts...
Re: Friday privilege
Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
Fri, 28 Jul 2023 18:24:33 -0400
...And of course, there are neutral and reverse positions. The >>> "no key" is just like my Prius -- an electronic, keyless entry and start >>> transmitter...
Re: Speaking of transmissions adjustment...
Historical mailing list - A. Kimmons
Sat, 3 Apr 1999 10:07:41 +0000
...and 4 gear. > > It will shift into the 1 and 2 positions, but it is engaging 3 and 4. > > Found it hard to adjust...
Re: Starting problem or startER problem
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Sat, 6 Apr 2013 21:33:24 -0400
...I got 12V at the solenoid end of #50 when my helper turned the key to >the start position. No change while I wiggled...
Re: Rear End Vibrations
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:44:16 -0700
...The thing that confuses me is that I imagine the axles have to move in and out to compensate for the position of the...
Re: vanagons scaring women away!!
Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
Wed, 24 Nov 2004 17:04:16 +0100
...put into a "neutral" position to disengage it from the gear box? >> by any means possible, linkage, shift fork position, or modification? >> >> Doug >> >> >> >> ----- Original...
Re: How does a leak down tester work???
Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
Thu, 27 Jan 2005 12:22:27 -0500
...center of each cylinder to be tested or actually the firing position NOT to the bottom center. // You will first remove all 4 sparkplugs...
Re: Starter Testing @ FLAPS WAS: Starting problem or startER problem
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 8 Apr 2013 13:42:04 -0700
...I got 12V at the solenoid end of #50 when my helper turned the >>> key to the start position. No change while I wiggled...
Re: seeking Air Cooled info/advice (82 Westy)
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Wed, 18 Sep 2002 16:37:18 -0400
...Place the van in neutral, chock the front wheels and release the brake. 9. Jack up van from the side (NEVER jack up using...
Re: Friday privilege
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Fri, 28 Jul 2023 17:26:14 -0600
...And of course, there are neutral and reverse positions. The >>>> "no key" is just like my Prius -- an electronic, keyless entry and start >>>> transmitter...
Re: Tranny oil cooler,(homemade kit?)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:44:20 -0800
...Keep in mind that even idling in neutral the tranny will >>> make heat just from the hydraulic pump and internal spinning and rubbing > parts...
Re: Leak Down Testing
Historical mailing list - Jerry
Sun, 31 Dec 2006 12:57:59 -0600
...center of each cylinder to be tested or actually the firing position NOT to the bottom center. // You will first remove all 4 sparkplugs...
Re: new standard trans popping out of 1st
Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
Tue, 17 Jun 2014 01:00:57 -0400
...forward towards neutral. It's incredibly nerve wracking on a city expressway, as my side mirrors are blowing back out of position. The replacement...
Re: Starter system woes
Historical mailing list - Nunya Business
Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:01:06 -0800
...the start position. I've > jiggled > > > the > > > key. No change from either of those. Is there a way to bypass the > > > neutral > > > safety switch...
Re: Starter Testing @ FLAPS WAS: Starting problem or startER problem
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 8 Apr 2013 21:03:40 -0400
...I got 12V at the solenoid end of #50 when my helper turned the >>> key to the start position. No change while I wiggled...
Re: slight glow from oil press. light
Historical mailing list - J. C.
Fri, 2 Mar 2001 15:06:07 -0800
...I put it > in neutral and coasted > down the hill. Buy the time I reached the bottom the > glow had gone away. The > rest...
Re: Friday privilege
Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
Fri, 28 Jul 2023 19:13:25 -0400
...And of course, there are neutral > > and reverse positions. The "no key" is just like my Prius -- an > > electronic, keyless entry and start transmitter...
Re: valve lash adjustment
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Wed, 29 Aug 2001 08:04:36 -0400
...the engine with the tranny in neutral. After popping off the distributor cap, I used the rotor position and the tdc notch in the...
Re: Rear End Vibrations
Historical mailing list - orin
Thu, 12 Jul 2012 18:49:55 -0600
...The thing that confuses me > is > > that I imagine the axles have to move in and out to compensate for the > > position of the...
Re: No Start & Sliding door handle'
Historical mailing list - Laura Mangan
Sun, 9 Jul 2017 15:48:09 -0400
...But, anyway, what i noticed when i turned the key yesterday, is that it goes from OFF position over to lights up on dashboard...
Re: 84 Vanagon Starter problem
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 11 Sep 2002 21:13:47 -0700
...close to 12V when you turn the key in the on position (as there is no electrical load). If there is voltage there, take...
Re: Demons IV
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:31:50 +0000
...I shall study either "The contortionist guide to VW maintenance" or the rather more adult "The 15 positions of mechanical bliss in the Karman...
Re: Faintly disturbing noises beginning behind...('84 inline gas VW with 5sp)
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:16:03 -0700
...As I said, seems most noticable under "maintain speed" or neutral throttle...no load but not coasting. I didn't try the motor off...
Re: No Start & Sliding door handle'
Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
Sun, 9 Jul 2017 15:07:32 -0700
...the key > just turns all the way to a firm stop position, with no attempt to turn > over. > > > Is there a chance it could...