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• Re: 1991 Westy - Does Bentley describe relays on fuse panel?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 19 Oct 2020 23:19:38 -0400
  ...I > don't find it, but I think the Canadian wiring bypasses the parking > light (or headlights) position on the light switch. So... on...
• Re: forgot to loosen the parking brake adjuster
  Historical mailing list - David
  Sun, 15 Jun 2014 16:31:47 -0500
  ...COM> wrote: > > You should not normally have to play with the parking brake cable adjuster but there is a process for proper adjustment. Check...
• Re: '69 Westy Electrical Question
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sun, 12 May 1996 20:45:24 -0700 (PDT)
  ...When I put the parking lights one the front left turn > signal is as bright as the sun but the right one is fairly...
• Re: parking space needed for Westy in New England, 2 weeks.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Mon, 31 Jul 2006 06:41:40 -0700
  ...Hi, Does anyone in NE have available off street parking (driveway, backyard, farm etc). ? I need a place to park a Westy for a...
• Enroute Camping
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Tue, 3 Jul 2001 10:03:05 -0700
  ...We all know about the Wal-Mart policy regarding overnighting in the parking lot. BPOE (elks club) often will let one overnight at in...
• Re: OT- Parking Garage tale
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 15:59:14 -0700
  ...OT- Parking Garage tale > > It is not really common, but you do see young women baring their breasts > during public parades and such. It...
• Re: Brake pedal vibration
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Sun, 28 Aug 2005 14:56:46 -0400
  ...While pushing in the release button, pull slowly up on the parking brake lever. If you get a pulsing in the lever, the rear...
• Re: Long-term parking: nose up or nose down?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 5 May 2011 13:02:04 -0700
  ...This was w/ the parking brake fully pulled & the van in gear, IMHO. > > YMMV, > > Mr. BZ-it is so hard to get good help...
• OT- Parking Garage tale
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 15:32:04 -0700
  ...com> Sent: Friday, October 05, 2001 10:31 AM Subject: Re: Parking Garage tale > If that behavior is that common in Oregon, I'm...
• Re: only starts in neutral
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 17:56:24 -0500
  ...If it starts when you jiggle the shifter, it probably just means the parking pawl in the transmission is worn out. This is one...
• Bulbs
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 16 Dec 2018 22:36:27 +0000
  Hi All;Recently my passenger side marker/parking/turn signal light stopped lighting up on the parking light setting.  Turn signal fine.  I replaced...
• Syncro Convention! :)
  Historical mailing list - Charles \"luke\" Lukey
  01 Jan 97 11:03:05 EST
  >> I pulled into the parking lot of the REI (Recreational Equipment Inc) here in Spokane today and parked next to another Syncro. It was...
• Re: Can the front seats be reversed?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 15:36:09 -0800
  ...This means that while sliding the seat forward your hand may strike the parking brake lever and possibly become pinched between the seat release...
• Re: Strange electric problem!!!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 15 Dec 2004 08:29:30 -0800
  ...Parking light ON, rear left flasher goes ON???????????????????? >>> >>> Any other way, everything is fine with the flasher, but if i put the >>> parking >>> light...
• Re: Adjusting Parking/Emergency Brake
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 31 Aug 2022 19:38:16 +0000
  ...My parking brake seems to need adjustment.  Crawling under, of course I see the yoke with a solid rod from parking brake lever, and...
• Van-O-Rama reminder. It's on TOMORROW 09/24/05
  Historical mailing list - Van O Rama
  Fri, 23 Sep 2005 16:01:26 -0700
  ...Meet at the south parking lot where there should be plenty of parking!!!! I did not reserve any tables or BBQ's as noone...
• Re: No headlights.
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Johnston
  Wed, 31 Aug 2016 07:15:21 -0400
  ...With the headlights on, I get parking lights plus high beam > LED plus orange tail lights. High beam LED won't turn off. > > Any...
• Cockeyed Parking Brake Equalizer
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 09:59:46 -0700
  Given that my parking brake doesn't do a whole lot, I climbed under the van to take some slack out of the linkage...
• Re: VW Singles Group
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Fri, 19 Aug 2005 06:25:28 EDT
  ...Joy Hi All, That's what we get for parking toooooo close to other busses in the supermarket parking lot ???!!!!??? Can't leave those...
• Re: Parking Brake
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 13 Nov 2006 17:07:35 -0600
  Have you checked the brake shoes and drums? Jim On Nov 13, 2006, at 4:56 PM, David Johnson wrote: > Hey all. > > My parking...
• Re: Long-term parking: nose up or nose down?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 5 May 2011 11:34:21 -0700
  ...Long-term parking: nose up or nose down? > > > > Got a fairly steep driveway alongside the house here. I plan to start > > parking my 1984...
• RE: beware of parking garages!
  Historical mailing list - Erik Rhodes
  Tue, 12 Aug 1997 10:15:08 -0700
  ...area where I stayed > at a hotel with a basement parking garage. Since this was the only > parking the hotel offered free, I very...
• Van-O-Rama #11 September 10th
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 5 Sep 2011 16:25:52 -0700
  ...Plus there's ample parking for us on the south parking lot. The park is dog friendly but supposed to be 'on-leash'. Hope...
• Amber turn signal...more info
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 07:48:00 -0400
  ...Headlights on.....no amber parking lights. Passenger turnsig works fine. drivers, rapid clicking. Put in new bulb, same result. Bridged the 2 "hot" wires...
• Strange electric problem!!!
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 15 Dec 2004 01:00:23 -0500
  ...Parking light ON, rear left flasher goes ON???????????????????? Any other way, everything is fine with the flasher, but if i put the parking light...
• Re: best headlight replacements?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 23 Oct 2005 13:32:34 +1300
  > and >those cool city lights too. PARKING lights.
• Re: Parking brake cable stretch
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 20:29:18 -0800
  ...As a point of interest, a really big improvement to the 85 and older parking brake is possible. Just replace the parking brake lever...
• Re: Foot actuated parking brake
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 16:54:31 -0700
  ...Foot actuated parking brake > >> It wouldn't be impossible to do, but a lot of effort. > > Got a point there Scott. Not exactly a...
• Re: Wal-Mart parking lots
  Historical mailing list - Monsieur Obeechi
  Tue, 20 May 2008 13:10:16 -0700
  ...Wal-Mart parking lots > > That's a new twist on Roach Coach. I can see it now. No bed, no cabs just four reefers...
• Re: road rage...my first experience tonite.. LOCK YOUR DOORS!!!
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 10 Feb 2001 06:27:09 EST
  ...One person was shot dead over a parking space. The two actually chased each other for several miles from the aforementioned parking space. Passing...
• parking garage help
  Historical mailing list - daniel lawson
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 14:31:10 -0700
  thanks a lot to everyone who gave me advice on whether or not my van would fit in the unreasonably low parking garage at...
• Re: cross country camping suggestions??
  Historical mailing list - Norman Rowe
  Sun, 16 May 2004 00:45:57 -0700
  Walmart parking lots, unless otherwise posted, are usually free to stay in overnight. It's always best to go inside the store, even if...
• Driving into NYC and using a parking Garage
  Historical mailing list - Ed Stevens
  Thu, 4 Oct 2001 09:26:46 -0400
  I have to drive to NYC this weekend and I will undoubtably be using 1 or 2 parking garages. I will be away on...
• Re: parking fish?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 22 Nov 2002 09:40:43 -0500
  ...That's not too wise really -- one good smack and your parking pawl in the transmission breaks and then where are you? I've...
• Re: Waving (Was: Van reactions)
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 15:09:38 -0700
  > >There is one thing that Vanagon and bus people have a tendency to do here. >They love parking next to other busses. They may...
• Re: cross country camping suggestions??
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 16 May 2004 22:51:29 -0700
  ...Karl Wolz While I think this is true for the retail chain allowing travelers to discretely spend the night in their parking lots, sometimes...
• Parking near New York City
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Sun, 15 Jul 2007 17:31:39 -0400
  ...van, But if necessary I don't mind to pay for parking and get a hotel. Thanks ! Shawn P.S. Tips to avoid crazy...
• Re: 85 Vanagon - emergency brake no "catching/holding"
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:31:51 -0800
  ...85 Vanagon - emergency brake no "catching/holding" > > Why do folk in the US call it an "emergency" brake" It's for parking > ie a...
• Re: beware of parking garages!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Aug 1997 01:10:14 -0500
  Let me add one more cationary note to the good advise about parking garages: A couple of years ago in Chicago I allowed an...
• Re: Municipal camper bans
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:14:55 -0800
  ...But targeting on RV parking is like a dog barking on a wrong tree. It is indeed very strange that almost every few days...
• front parking brake cable
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 16 Dec 2006 11:40:10 -0500
  Does anyone know a good guide or tips to removing/replacign the front parking brake cable? I did the rear cables already, and i...
• beware of parking garages!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Aug 1997 13:12:26 -0400 (EDT)
  ...area where I stayed at a hotel with a basement parking garage. Since this was the only parking the hotel offered free, I very...
• Re: ecode h4 headlights
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 14 May 2005 21:35:27 +1200
  ...These ARE parking lights, so for the US market just blank them over with heatproof rubber bungs. Your indicators already double as parking lights...
• Since we're talking about electrical problems...
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Wed, 18 Jul 2018 13:14:06 -0500
  I noticed a few weeks back that I don't have a driver's side parking light any more. I figured it was because...
• Questions and favor to ask of our NYC list members....
  Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
  Wed, 5 Apr 2000 10:05:12 -0400
  ...Can you take bikes on the subway there? Are we better parking out of town and training it in? Lastly, what are your recommendations...
• Re: Re; New stickers
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Tue, 21 Nov 2000 10:27:41 +0100
  ...Only thing more convenient than German Women's Parking Places must be Disabled Parking Places! Robin 90 Vanagon Westfalia Atlantic TD with list stickers...
• Wal-Mart parking lots
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 19 May 2008 21:58:53 -0700
  ...As soon as someone really "steps in it", Wal-Mart's legal staff will 'intrude' and mandate that nationwide the stores prohibit overnight parking...
• Re: women and standard gearbox
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 12:00:09 -0600
  ...but then, i've also been taught to pull up the parking brake BEFORE putting an automatic transmission into Park. :) unca joel
• Re: San Francisco meet suggestion wanted
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sun, 19 Aug 2001 13:39:47 -0700
  ...The parking lots all have some specific activity attached to it. The picnic areas on Speedway Meadow or any of the big lakes require...
• Re: bURNINGvAN 2012
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:20:22 -0800
  ...Don't know about a parking circle, maybe BenT does. Mike On Dec 20, 2011, at 10:23 AM, Scott Chapman wrote: > Where exactly...
• Re: urban stealth camping..
  Historical mailing list - Rob S.
  Sat, 23 Aug 2003 10:03:48 -0400
  ...places when stuck: > > - Picnic Areas, Beach, etc. > - School, Church, etc. > - Shopping Center Parking > - Pay a parking meter on streets if necessary. > > Best regards, > Shawn. >
• Re: Parking side by side (The family thing)
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Wed, 2 May 2001 08:19:43 +1000
  ...They love parking next to other busses. They may not necessarily talk to you even when you're in the vehicle. However, they will...
• Re: EV hits the Hight Road...
  Historical mailing list - James H. McCarthy
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 08:56:05 -0400
  Tom, I, a very active Catholic, love your (Well Officer......) in the Catholic Church parking lot. Locally there was a story, which may have...
• Re: GRIPES about VW and Workarounds for parts issues.
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 6 Dec 1997 15:06:42 CST
  ...i wired my relays to be "triggered" by the parking lights (just tapped into the power wire to the right front parking light. watch...
• Wal-Mart parking
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Johnston
  Thu, 17 May 2001 13:15:37 -0400
  ...Consequently, we do permit RV parking on our store lots, as we are able. Parking is granted by individual stores based on availability of...
• Re: Re: tiny push button, etc....)
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Fri, 18 Apr 97 11:05:21 EDT
  ...On my 3 vanagons and in the Bentley manual that button > releases the parking brake only. The light goes out when the lever reaches...
• Re: Syncro front hub question
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 22 Jul 2000 13:09:55 EDT
  Hi Raimund, Another listee suggested using SAAB front calipers because they have a provision for parking brakes. Other rear calipers such as VW/Porsche...
• Re: Burning Bus Crashes Into House
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 21 Jun 2012 23:12:01 -0400
  ...http://driversed.com/teen-drivers-education/parking.aspx (and, you seemed to be quoting David, but it wasn't at all clear from your...
• Re: No headlights.
  Historical mailing list - Doug Toomey
  Tue, 30 Aug 2016 20:30:36 -0700
  ...With the headlights on, I get parking lights plus high beam LED plus orange tail lights. High beam LED won't turn off. > > Any...
• Re: cross country camping suggestions??
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 17 May 2004 13:29:24 -0700
  ...What's the difference between a Wal*Mart parking >> lot and a Good Sam RV Park? >> A: Sometimes, the Wal*Mart parking lot has...