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  • Re: From 2.0L ABA to TDI
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:13:01 -0700
    ...http://www.hasenwerk.ca/tech/wiring/earlypassat1z.pdf > > bob Does anybody know if there is a similar wiring diagram online for the ABA (into...
  • Re: Bentley Wiring Diagrams, was other stuff.
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 24 Sep 2012 17:18:53 -0700
    ...Bentley Wiring Diagrams, was other stuff. > And don't get me started on those >useless wiring diagrams. Now that's a conversation I'd...
  • Re: Air Conditioning wiring burning
    Historical mailing list - t bill
    Sun, 9 Aug 1998 04:07:21 -0700
    ...TBill 83.5 Westy 149k (for sale) > > > > Hi All, > > This one has me wondering..... > > > > The heavy gauge wiring that goes to the 50 amp...
  • Re: wiring auxiliary battery
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Fri, 26 May 2000 12:45:37 -0700
    If you buy an battery isolator kit it will have wiring instructions with it. It is named an isolator because it isolates the two...
  • Re: Puzzled by thesamba instructions: Convert 82D fan wiring to '86 fan.
    Historical mailing list - William D. Pool
    Tue, 19 Jul 2016 22:12:40 -0700
    ...I have some questions on (1) Wiring the fan. (2) Making an upper mount. > > 1. Wiring the fan. I read the swap instruction on...
  • Re: Installing 91 A/C in an 85
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Fri, 21 May 2004 17:19:07 -0700
    ...The small gauge fan wiring for the smaller fan should not be used for the larger one and you also need the fan resistor...
  • FS: late model bus wiring harness kits $10
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 21 Mar 96 08:22:29 EST
    I just got a JCWhitney sale catalogue that has wiring harness kits for 76-79 Bus, $10, normally ~$80, part number 88Z19624T phone number...
  • Speakers' electric wiring
    Historical mailing list - Chibong Oh
    Sat, 10 Jun 2000 09:45:19 +0900
    Dear listee, As I'm going to install a radio (mine never has a radio!), I am wondering how to do the wiring work...
  • Looking for Eurovan Wiring Harness
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Wed, 8 May 2002 14:44:56 -0400
    ...I need the engine wiring harness, and ECU. If anyone is parting an EV or knows where I could get these parts from a...
  • Re: Puzzled by thesamba instructions: Convert 82D fan wiring to '86 fan.
    Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
    Thu, 21 Jul 2016 03:25:14 +0000
    Got the fan wiring figured out, The puzzling thing about the 86 setup is that the high speed control line goes back up the...
  • Re: Horn upgrade
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Tue, 17 May 2011 08:57:41 -0700
    If you have a Bentley for any 1985+ VW car you can find the wiring diagram that shows the wiring for dual horns and...
  • Re: Oil & cyl temp guage install
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Mon, 6 Jul 1998 12:20:03 -0400
    At 01:31 PM 7/2/98 -0700, Nicholas Wilson wrote: >Finally there's the problem of routing all the wiring from the engine...
  • FS: OEM cruise control setup for vanagon, and OEM power window setup for vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 22 Sep 2007 16:35:07 EDT
    ...includes all wiring, rear vac pump, linkage, relay, front wiring harness, vac tube to pedal, pedal switches, turn signal wiper stalk w/ cruise switch...
  • Re: Engine Bay Wiring Harness
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 27 Jan 2016 10:33:33 -0800
    ...Engine Bay Wiring Harness I have found my wiring harness is fried. Wires throughout are burned making for shorts all over. Second time this...
  • Re: What does x mean on fuse/relay panel wiring diagrams?
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Wed, 27 Sep 2000 11:19:56 -0700
    ...What does x mean on fuse/relay panel wiring diagrams? > 15 = switched power from the ignition switch > 30 = always-on power from the battery...
  • Re: 16" syncro - stripping and resto
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 15 Oct 2010 14:08:33 -0700
    ...I need to go out and tidy up wiring now... alistair On 15-Oct-10, at 1:36 PM, neil n wrote: Right. No...
  • Need wiring diagram
    Historical mailing list - Chayan Srisawat
    Thu, 23 Dec 1999 14:22:37 +0700
    ...To understand their functions and perform properly checking them, I need the wiring diagram on 89 syncro. I have been at www.type2.com...
  • Wanted:Late Model Body Parts
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 6 May 2000 09:17:50 -0700
    ...Rear Bumper (the black fiberglass versiion) Electric Mirrors, Switch and Wiring Harness (black) Electric Door Locks and associated wiring email tallsound@my-deja.com...
  • Air Flow Meter Wiring Harness Uprade, (Was: Bucking and Snorting on Fwy)
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Mon, 12 Nov 2001 11:13:50 -0800
    ...Does the air flow meter wiring harness uprade (VW part number 025 906 302, Bosch part number 1 284 463 502)only apply to...
  • 6. The Real Starter Problem Found. Now I Need a Wiring Harness (2)
    Historical mailing list - Paul van Dyck
    Mon, 14 Jul 2014 09:36:26 -0400
    I had Ken Wilford of Van Again install a new wiring harness after having had enough of "a little thing here and a little...
  • Re: Air conditioning electrical questions
    Historical mailing list - Rob Scott
    Sat, 3 Aug 2002 09:29:35 -0700
    ...1990 Westie MV, US model > > >Anyone have any reputable wiring diagrams for the AC system? The Bentley >doesn't cover the AC system on...
  • Re: No Spark and Buzzing Relay 2.1 / Redux
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:06:56 -0700
    The FI wiring version matters. Early 86 is very different in the relay wiring than later 86. Hopefully you got the improved later version...
  • Re: Reverse Lights
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Mon, 1 Nov 2004 16:20:48 -0700
    ...in my case, there was a bad splice in the > wiring. > > You should be able to verify the wiring by pulling the wires off...
  • Re: Trailer wiring [SVC]
    Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
    Thu, 8 Jun 2006 19:51:01 -0400
    If you buy the $30 kit at FLAPS for a 4 wire system it will include the wiring kit. There will be two options...
  • Re: Headlight Turn Signal wiring weirdness
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Fri, 17 Aug 2012 19:19:27 -0700
    ...Mark john wrote: > I'm finding the Bentley wiring diagram confusing, hoping someone may have > some suggestions to my problem. > >
  • Re: distributor wiring question
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:07:06 -0800
    ...distributor wiring question Can anyone offer guidance on where the red and black wires connect from the distributor pictured here http://zzyzx.org/Img...
  • Official Service Publication - Wiring Diagrams for 85-86 vanagon.
    Historical mailing list - Steve Delasalle
    Tue, 19 Sep 2000 00:03:18 -0500
    ...85 pages of 'wiring diagrams' - a must for the (wo)man who enjoys electrical problems no doubt! Anyone interested in it - make me an...
  • FS: ECU and Wiring Harness
    Historical mailing list - James Adams
    Fri, 30 Aug 2002 16:27:09 -0700
    I have an ECU and wiring harness from a 1990 Vanagon for sale (I replaced the engine with a TiiCo so I had to...
  • 1985 Wiring Questions
    Historical mailing list - Tim
    Thu, 24 Sep 2015 15:51:59 -0400
    ...I have a request for wiring assistance as I can't seem to get the info i need from the wiring diagram. My questions...
  • Re: Beginner's guide to Vanagon wiring
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sat, 25 Apr 2015 18:58:35 -0700
    ...Beginner's guide to Vanagon wiring At 09:39 PM 4/25/2015, Stuart MacMillan wrote: >Universal old car wiring diagram: http://www.xkcd...
  • starting problem (#2005-1009)
    Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
    Mon, 12 Dec 2005 09:31:47 -0800
    ...One theme that emerges is that the wiring is old, impeding current flow to the starter, so check grounds and maybe put a starter...
  • Re: question about electrical inlet
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sat, 21 Feb 2009 22:43:20 -0800
    ...The ground-fault protection is nice, but > losing the breaker puts your wiring at the mercy of the breaker on > the other end of...
  • Re: Fridge=Beer
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Tue, 13 Feb 2007 11:28:48 -0800
    I too like my beer cold! Me thinks my 12V element or wiring is not so efficient. So..... Mark, Thanks for pointers on 12V...
  • FS: VW factory training manuals - Some Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Cort, Joel
    Tue, 11 May 1999 10:39:17 -0400
    ...44 pages $5 1991 Wiring Diagrams Cabriolet, Corrado, Fox and Vanagon spiral bound 260 pages $15 1990 Wiring Diagrams Cabriolet, Fox and Vanagon spiral...
  • Re: aux. battery wiring and ACR issues
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 6 Jan 2013 21:10:44 -0800
    ...battery wiring and ACR issues > > I have been experiencing some undercharging of my aux battery recently and I > think I figured it out. I...
  • 80 Misfiring
    Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
    Fri, 28 Jun 1996 02:57:45 -0600 (MDT)
    ...You're checking for broken wires, shorts, etc. + move wiring to starter, same as above. + check connectors, wiring, to head temp sensor. That's...
  • Re: wiring trailer lights
    Historical mailing list - Stuart
    Fri, 13 Aug 1999 16:32:37 -0700
    ...It shouldn't be too expensive, and it will have wiring instructions. Stuart "Karl F. Bloss" wrote: > > Is there a simpler way to wire...
  • Re: help powered trailer converter
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Sat, 11 Jul 2015 10:32:45 -0700
    I have no experience in trailer wiring but here what I did for my bumper carrier... I just use the snap-on connectors to...
  • Re: Hot Stereo!!!
    Historical mailing list - Scott Grillo
    Fri, 24 Mar 2000 21:28:45 -0500
    Did you use the original speakers and wiring? Thoughts 1 - original wiring uses a common negative speaker lead. Most real stereos need a dedicated...
  • Re: hiccups/hesitations-update-new AFM
    Historical mailing list - Kw
    Fri, 5 Jan 2001 17:12:32 -0700
    ...the AFM) to put in the new one you jiggled the AFM and associated wiring which made a better connection. Makes me think it...
  • WTB: 1.9 ECU & Engine Wiring Harness
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
    Thu, 12 Dec 2002 17:36:11 -0600
    I have a friend who is interested in buying an engine wiring harness and an ECU for a 1983 1.9 wasserboxer. Anyone have...
  • Cigarette lighter wiring?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Moon
    Wed, 26 Oct 2005 12:38:40 -0700
    ...is there an online resource on how to read an electrical wiring diagram. I have the Bentley manual, but don't have any experience...
  • Headlite wiring & adding Euro style grille & small driving lites to my 84 Westy
    Historical mailing list - bueses
    Mon, 5 Dec 2005 12:09:15 -0700
    > The factory wiring actually does a very poor job of supporting even stock > lights. The current flow from the alternator through undersized wiring to...
  • Re: Engine cutting out
    Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
    Fri, 8 Jan 1999 20:34:29 -0500
    ...While checking the fuel pump wiring, check the fuel relay. It's located in the dual relay box on the driver's side of...
  • AC Switch for Westy
    Historical mailing list - KiddPanoscha
    Sat, 18 Aug 2001 23:43:48 -0400
    ...Does anyone have these diagrams? The wiring is different than the standard 86 vanagon AC wiring but looks more like the 84-85 diagram...
  • Re: # warning buzzer for turn signal and parking lights left on
    Historical mailing list - T.M.
    Fri, 3 Oct 2003 02:14:03 -0400
    ...It sounds to me like someone at some point probably >tried to fix a problem with the wiring either without a wiring diagram or...
  • Re: Question RE wiring in trailer lights
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Fri, 30 Sep 2005 11:33:34 -0700
    I ran the wires inside the wiring boot on each side and soldered them to the terminals for the existing wires. Good luck, Tim...
  • Re: Aux battery tyro
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Wed, 21 Feb 2007 08:26:17 -0800
    ...A simple wiring change can move them to the aux battery, exact wiring depends on the model year of your Vanagon. There are no...
  • NEW WIRING HARNESSES?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen DeMocko
    Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:31:19 -0800
    Volks, Does any one know of new wiring harnesses being made? Stephen DeMocko ('85 Westy Luci) -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
  • Re: Rad fan testing
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 9 Aug 2015 19:47:09 -0400
    ...Do you have the Bentley or another way to get the wiring diagram? What year? It is very rare for the these motors to...
  • FS: vanagon engines & trannys
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 5 Nov 1999 12:27:06 EST
    ...open to offers: -aircooled 2.0L vanagon engine, FI, all wiring, ecu, htr boxes, runs good. $500 or best offer '83.5-'85 Vanagon...
  • Re: Anyone has the Healight relay wiring diagram?
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Wed, 5 Feb 2003 08:34:16 EST
    ...COM writes: << Could anyone p-mail me a scan of the wiring diagram/instructions of the installation of a headlight relay? >> Philippe, my man...
  • Re: Wiring harness install - tips, tricks?
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Sat, 20 Aug 2005 07:54:32 EDT
    ...GMAIL.COM writes: << I'm going to be installing a new wiring harness in my van and was curious if there was anything I...
  • Re: wiring conduit?
    Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
    Mon, 15 Feb 1999 07:39:18 -0600
    ...wiring conduit? Any reason NOT to use the black plastic tubing that comes in rolls at the hardware store as protective covering for automotive...
  • Re: batteries?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 13 Feb 2001 10:26:34 -0500
    At 04:51 AM 2/13/2001, Stpehen J Fry wrote: >- Also have installed Hella battery isolator relay per wiring diagrams in >Bentley Manual...
  • Re: wiring diagrams - correction
    Historical mailing list - John Croteau
    Tue, 20 Aug 1996 10:58:58 -0500 (CDT)
    On Tue, 20 Aug 1996, Thom Fitzpatrick wrote: > Y'all weren't finding the wiring diagrams because of an oh-so-subtle type > introduced...
  • FS: ECU and wiring harness (CHEAP !)
    Historical mailing list - James Adams
    Mon, 2 Sep 2002 17:07:53 -0700
    I have an ECU and wiring harness from a 1990 Vanagon 2.1L for sale (I replaced the engine with a TiiCo so I...
  • Instrument Cluster Wiring Harness
    Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
    Mon, 26 Jan 2004 14:33:45 -0800
    I just picked up two instrument cluster wiring harnesses. One is out of a 1985 and the other a 1990. The '90 has an...
  • Thanks LIst! --- (reading Bentley wiring diagrams MUCH easier now)
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Tue, 26 Feb 2008 08:52:44 -0800
    ...Was tracing wires/confirming on my Jetta wiring harness yesterday. Understanding how the track number references work makes a world of difference. I'm...
  • Re: tachometers
    Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
    Sun, 3 Mar 2002 15:58:02 -0800
    How about for an 84'Westy? Will I have to install tach wiring? Ive got an 84'westy/wolfy instrument cluster w/ tach that...