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  • Re: Radiator has a leak and green fluid's coming out
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 4 Apr 2010 11:41:37 -0400
    ...I would pull and check both cores and check the condition of the front blower fan. Heater core leaks can usually be smelt. Dennis...
  • Re: Heaters for winter camping
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 4 Dec 2008 20:49:32 -0600
    ...A small blower fan >>>> would circulate the air across the heater core. A small inline >>>> circulating pump could be installed in the coolant line...
  • Why I hate mice and cats! (Vanagon content)
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Tue, 23 Jul 2002 14:19:02 -0400
    ...I had to take the entire dash apart yesterday just to remove all of the mouse crap that was in there (the blower fan...
  • vanagon for sale want a 71
    Historical mailing list - Street Bugs
    Tue, 14 Jan 1997 04:01:47 GMT
    ...good shape > >***the bad stuff*** >rear wiper does not work >front blower fan squeeks but runs threw all the speeds >fair share of small...
  • Re: A/C leaking inside!
    Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
    Mon, 18 Jun 2001 19:54:45 -0400
    ...You hae to check where the blower fan is, above cargo area, and look for the water drain tray. Mine was cracked, and it...
  • Re: AC - Again! '91 Carat
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Fri, 22 Jul 2016 19:23:00 -0700
    ...empty or low on refrigerant)) >>>>>> Ignition ON ( but not start) >>>>>> AC blower fan set to low >>>>>> AC CONTROL set to cool >>>>>> >>>>>> Will the fan...
  • Re: afordable alternatives RE: Radiator fan resistor
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 27 Jul 2013 22:12:18 -0400
    Let's not confuse the radiator fan with the heater or AC blower fan(s). Sure something else can be made to work. The...
  • Re: Aux Heater-Do I Feel Stupid!
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Sun, 2 Dec 2007 17:24:01 -0500
    ...The first indication that it might be trying to work is a noticeable fan noise - there's an air blower fan in the back...
  • Re: Wipers STILL don't work!! Arrgh!!
    Historical mailing list - Joe T.
    Fri, 8 Apr 2011 07:17:11 -0600
    Does your heater blower fan work? My wipers and fan like to stop working in unison. My scientific solution is to lightly smack the...
  • Re: Diesel advice needed
    Historical mailing list - Eren Berberoglu
    Fri, 26 Nov 1999 03:54:53 PST
    ...power-steering ,wetfalia camper , custom features are intercooler blower fan operated by a kick-down switch , crusise control and A/C to come. thanks...
  • Re: Dashboard disassembly
    Historical mailing list - Dan Beatty
    Wed, 22 Nov 1995 05:13:04 -0600 (CST)
    ...Free advice, lube the >blower fan motor if you are in there, they seem to have around a 6-7 year >life before they...
  • Re: 89 Vanagon westy with AC my front blower fan runs only on high speed
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 8 Oct 2016 22:43:02 -0500
    David, I've been wotking with this lately. That switch is called a trinary switch. It can be purchased for $11 through Amazon. Same...
  • Re: Cabin Heat / Aux Heating / Propane Heater/ camping heater / pics
    Historical mailing list - T.M.
    Wed, 16 Feb 2005 21:02:29 -0500
    ...With both mantles going on high the blower fan will cycle on and off running for a few minutes to cool down the heater...
  • Re: Heater valve
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sat, 2 Oct 2010 15:50:29 -0500
    ...Any horror stories with the Meyle blower fans out there? It appears to look ok. With the dash removal being a time consuming process...
  • Rear heater motor caught on fire
    Historical mailing list - Mike South
    Tue, 3 May 2016 10:28:52 -0500
    ...taking the kids to school, so I turned on the rear blower fan to warm up the van. I heard something when the fan...
  • Re: Headlight swtich diagnostics?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
    Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:12:15 -0800
    ...terminal 30 on headlight switch to terminal 58b on headlight switch via the dimmer Fuse S13 Track 68 (cigarette lighter light) Track 67 (blower...
  • Re: cutting to get to heater fan... please help
    Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
    Tue, 7 Dec 2004 01:43:47 -0600
    ...I need >>>to locate the blower fan _from the outside_ so I can proceed. From a mouse >>>housing standpoint, the Vanagon must look like...
  • Re: Dash blower fan
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Mon, 11 Dec 2017 05:29:51 -0500
    All good points for sure. Look at my photo show of this project and you will see other things that need to be looked...
  • Re: Why I hate mice and cats! (Vanagon content)
    Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
    Wed, 24 Jul 2002 14:45:35 -0400
    ...I had to take the entire dash apart >yesterday just to remove all of the mouse crap that was in there (the blower >fan...
  • Re: Shear Bolts?
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Sun, 18 Jun 2000 00:50:16 -0400
    ...Shear Bolts? > > > > > > > Hi all, > > > > > > I'm in the middle of removing my dash to fix the heater blower fan > > > bearings, and a few other...
  • '82 diesel westfalia - $1200/obo
    Historical mailing list - MOST,DAVID
    Sat, 1 Jan 2000 17:48:00 -0800
    ...it) other minor leaks that are typical of this model Front blower fan doesn't come on Rear closet cabinet missing Missing owner's...
  • Re: Heaters for winter camping
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Thu, 4 Dec 2008 19:10:24 -0500
    ...A small >>>> blower fan >>>> would circulate the air across the heater core. A small inline >>>> circulating pump could be installed in the coolant line...
  • FS: all kinds of parts from an 87 7-passenger van
    Historical mailing list - No Name Available
    Wed, 14 May 2003 18:11:36 +0000
    ...I have the upper A/C unit, mounting points are cracked, and evaporator core is in unknown condition, but blower fans should be good...
  • Re: AC - Again! '91 Carat
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sat, 23 Jul 2016 08:16:52 -0700
    ...empty or low on refrigerant)) >>>>>>> Ignition ON ( but not start) >>>>>>> AC blower fan set to low >>>>>>> AC CONTROL set to cool >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Will the fan...
  • Idle control system
    Historical mailing list - Steven Sittser
    Wed, 1 Aug 2012 05:41:43 -0400
    ...So, the A/C blower fans don't seem to me to be the answer. I figure these are all the possible causes for...
  • Re: Duct-less Westy A/C Query
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:06:58 -0700
    ...At 10:48 AM 8/16/2012, TJ Hannink wrote: >Can the blower fans for the heater/defroster be used for the >airconditioning evaporator...
  • Re: Heater Fan blows Fuse
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 10 Aug 2007 15:07:56 -0700
    ...there's an electrical > solution to this problem (wiring the wipers/blower fan to separate > fuses) that would hold me over until I'm...
  • Re: Heat
    Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
    Wed, 16 Sep 1998 10:19:39 PDT
    ...Also, if I attempt to use the electric blower fan with the heat, I will get heat out of some vents and cool fresh...
  • Re: Shear Bolts?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sun, 18 Jun 2000 08:37:33 -0700
    ...Shear Bolts? > > > > > > > > > > Hi all, > > > > > > > > I'm in the middle of removing my dash to fix the heater blower fan > > > > bearings, and a few other...
  • FS: Clean '86 Westy (Near Yosemite NP, CA)
    Historical mailing list - JD Foster
    Wed, 16 Feb 2005 10:01:32 -0800
    ...As for heat, the front blower fan is kaput. This didn't bother me so mush as the rear heater works flawlessly and whenever...
  • Re: Batteries don't die, they get murdered
    Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
    Mon, 12 Feb 2007 03:01:58 -0800
    ...and > current, even on a good day with the Headlamps, AC, BLower Fan and > Stereo off! > What appears left is how and what to...
  • Re: AC Troubleshooting - No Blower
    Historical mailing list - dusty edwards
    Sun, 11 Sep 2005 13:08:47 -0600
    ...not notice it above other noises in the Vanagon.) > > Now the blower fans have a fuse (each...there are two fans) which is in...
  • Re: [vanagon] lister needs help on the road - headlight gremlin in 86 westy
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Tue, 19 Jul 2005 14:08:28 -0400
    ...parking lights, no > head lights at all. > The front & rear heater blower fans, and the front wiper/washer is also dead, > everything else appears...
  • Re: afordable alternatives RE: Radiator fan resistor
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sat, 27 Jul 2013 22:55:10 -0400
    ...s not confuse the radiator fan with the heater or AC blower fan(s). > Sure > something else can be made to work. The best...
  • Re: Re-introduction & Dash Removal Question
    Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
    Sun, 23 Feb 2014 16:34:32 -0600
    ...while the dash is out? So far I have:<BR><BR>Blower Fan<BR>Heater Core<BR>Heater Core Valve<BR>Heater Box Clips...
  • Re: Dash coming out. Any prev. maint tips?
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Thu, 25 Jan 2007 16:51:23 -0800
    ...heater core, Eggsactly! As for defrost, was hoping exsisting front blower/fan setup would suffice. Seems ok now, but haven't driven in cold...
  • Re: 89 Vanagon westy with AC my front blower fan runs only on high speed
    Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
    Sat, 8 Oct 2016 17:15:48 -0500
    <div style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman; COLOR: rgb(0, 0, 0); FONT-SIZE: 16px"><div>I ran into a similar problem on my...
  • Re: Idle control system
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 1 Aug 2012 06:14:26 -0400
    ...So, the A/C blower fans don't seem to me to be the answer. I figure these are all the possible causes for...
  • Re: Sticky vent controls?
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:06:29 -0700
    ...My friendly neighbourhood garage replaced my front > >>> blower fan the other day. It had seized some time ago. When the van > was > >>> returned, I...
  • Re: Idle control system
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 1 Aug 2012 11:22:00 -0700
    ...So, the A/C blower fans don't seem to me to be the answer. > > I figure these are all the possible causes for...
  • Re: Headlight swtich diagnostics?
    Historical mailing list - mdrillock
    Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:57:54 -0800
    ...the dimmer > Fuse S13 > Track 68 (cigarette lighter light) > Track 67 (blower fan control lever light) > (to a mysterious circle labeled 22) > to the...
  • Re: A/C
    Historical mailing list - steve meassick
    Sat, 7 Jan 2017 20:58:09 +0000
    ...I have one customer that I had to replace his blower fan twice in one year due to mice getting in and making nests...
  • Re: Advice request; 1986 Vanagon automatic
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 26 Nov 2011 10:14:28 -0500
    ...Tires, brake hoses, suspension parts, heater cores, blower fans, air conditioning. All these systems will reach into your wallet at some point. As far...
  • Re: removing the A/C
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 20 Apr 2007 13:37:51 EDT
    ...if you tactfully remove the overhead ducting, and the evaporator and blower fans and the upper cabinet and carefully pack them away for future...
  • Re: Antifreeze smell when you turn on Heater?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 1 May 2008 16:37:17 -0400
    ...If you have to pay to have a mechanic to replace > > your front heater core you might as well get the blower fan replaced...
  • Re: Heaters for winter camping
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 4 Dec 2008 16:39:47 -0800
    ...A small >>>>> blower fan >>>>> would circulate the air across the heater core. A small inline >>>>> circulating pump could be installed in the coolant line...
  • Re: Rear heater motor caught on fire
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 3 May 2016 17:48:59 -0400
    ...taking the kids to school, so I turned on the rear blower fan to warm up the van. I heard something when the fan...
  • Re: Sticky vent controls?
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:34:31 -0700
    ...My friendly neighbourhood garage replaced my front >>>> blower fan the other day. It had seized some time ago. When the van was >>>> returned, I...
  • Re: Cabin Heat / Aux Heating / Propane Heater/ camping heater / pics
    Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
    Wed, 16 Feb 2005 18:21:48 -0800
    ...switch mounted on the top of > the heater box cycles > the blower fan on and off. Webber bbq Pizo > ignighter lights the first > mantle...
  • Re: Hanging flaps in heater box
    Historical mailing list - M Kaz
    Thu, 5 Oct 2000 09:46:16 -0400
    ...if anyone knows where I can get replacment brushes for the blower fan? I figure since I'm in there I might as well...
  • Re: Single battery setup using a marine battery
    Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
    Sun, 31 May 2009 18:48:47 -0700
    ...At an 80A load (glow plugs and blower fan on high) voltage drop was .7V, about 1/2 that of my previous 50Ah starting...
  • Re: affordable alternatives RE: Radiator fan resistor
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 28 Jul 2013 09:40:33 -0400
    ...s not confuse the radiator fan with the heater or AC blower fan(s). > Sure > something else can be made to work. The best...
  • Re: R12 to R134a Air Conditioning Conversion
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Wed, 16 Jun 2004 09:24:41 -0700
    ...Make sure that both of the blower fans are working on '86 and up vans. They tend to blow fuses and burn wiring harnesses...
  • Re: Front cabin fan problems
    Historical mailing list - Ron Sem
    Sun, 25 Jan 2004 22:32:00 -0500
    ...Original Message: <DIV></DIV>Okay guys, <DIV></DIV>the heater,etc. blower fan in the front cabin has been sounding for a <DIV></DIV...
  • Propex probs (& need manufacturer's phone #)
    Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
    Fri, 12 Dec 1997 22:08:16 -0800
    ...the heater is manually turned off) *both* the "flame" and the blower fan turn off immediately. This strikes me as wrong, as I would...
  • Re: SMOKE! After I turn off my BA6 Gas Heater
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Mon, 20 May 2002 10:18:37 -0700
    ...I pulled fuse 16 and 17 (the ones beside the main pannel on is for the blower fan) and the smoke stoped. The smell...
  • Re: Advice request; 1986 Vanagon automatic
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sat, 26 Nov 2011 20:15:27 -0500
    ...Tires, = > brake hoses, suspension parts, heater cores, blower fans, air = > conditioning. All these systems will reach into your wallet at some = > point.=20 > > As...
  • Re: cameras for viewing front heater fan
    Historical mailing list - T.M.
    Wed, 20 Dec 2006 18:33:28 -0500
    Hello Volks! My front heater blower fan has been doing those squeals for quite some time, and I think it's time to take...
  • Re: R12 to R134a Air Conditioning Conversion
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Wed, 16 Jun 2004 13:08:48 -0700
    ...with some > foam rubber blocks. > > Make sure that both of the blower fans are working on '86 and up vans. They > tend to blow...
  • <HOW TO>: blower fan replacement
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 5 Oct 1996 02:28:15 -0300 (ADT)
    Winters close enough I needed to fix the heater fan up front, in TWO vans, grumble. Got the '85 apart and out in less...