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• Re: What's a good radio/CD player for the vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:46:58 -0500
  ...Power off w/remote? Check (you can even toggle the "off" > > display between completely off and clock display from the remote). > > Station presets? Check...
• [T2] Stuck valves and promises
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 01:21:02 -0700
  ...Connect a remote starter to the solenoid. Watch ANY pair of rockers. Turn engine over with remote. Just as the exhaust valve starts to...
• Re: Alarm - Remote lock - Etc.
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 23:05:58 EST
  In a message dated 1/15/01 11:04:09 PM Eastern Standard Time, dbeierl@attglobal.net writes: << Yes, but silenced submachine guns are...
• Re: Compression tester question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:03:46 -0800
  ...On 11/16/07, Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote: > If you're doing it without a remote starter, how do you know...
• Our ridiculous money pits
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Mon, 22 Dec 2003 13:28:51 -0700
  ...50 miles down the remote sandy beaches of Padre Island, Tx 27 miles up Pryor Mtn 4x4 trials to camp with wild horse herds...
• Re: Spark Plug Tester
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 2 Mar 2010 17:04:13 -0600
  ...If the > engine is running you can check the wires with the timing light like Jake > said. > > Remote starter > http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi...
• FS: '90 Westy Synchro
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Apr 96 08:22:38 EDT
  ...VW '90 Vanagon Westfalia Synchro, Met silver, alloy whls, 70,000mi, orig owner, 2000mi ext wrrnty, 4WD, PS/PB/PW/PL, remote alarm, $18k...
• Vanagon side door electric/hydraulic lift for sale...
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Sat, 2 May 1998 04:50:50 EDT
  ...battery powered w/ remote. can be used as a wheelchair lift, or a equipment lift. works great. best offer. located in allentown, pa to...
• in van hands free cellular install
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 5 Apr 2007 10:33:55 -0700
  ...the ignition is turned off" Any ideas as to where to find this? It is not for power, but a remote on/off. dylan
• Re: Question about car receivers (taking advantage of Friday)
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sat, 19 Jan 2013 13:26:04 -0500
  ...back into play. (the fog light slot) This guy has no remote, so I just deal with it. Geo/ATL On Fri, Jan 18...
• Re: Battery for Aux in my 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Tue, 11 May 2010 00:25:02 +0000
  I would be using it in remote locations, but not as remote if I had a Synchro per-say. Uses would include; Interior lights...
• Re: Car alarms- Humor
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 13:32:15 -0800
  ...Alarm for unauthorized entry, window >> crash >> alarm, the little blinking light to indicate it is armed, and a >> remote >> beeper that will go off...
• Re: 250lb struts on rear hatch.
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sat, 22 Jun 2019 13:28:20 -0400
  ...Now if we could get Bell Labs and/or Felder Industries to engineer a remotely opening hatch and remotely opening sliding door.. Now that...
• Re: battery guard on sale this week..., was cake and eat it too
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 13:33:07 -0700
  From the catalogue description: "Prevent vehicle theft by pressing the "arm/"lock" button on the remote control when you leave the vehicle. This will...
• Re: '87 gl stereo cheap fix
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Sat, 29 Jan 2005 10:04:09 -0800
  ...Reno has a remote control facility and accepts the 'thummer' and credit card remotes.s You could be back in business with a removable...
• Re: Confused about valve adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Sun, 22 Jun 2003 10:57:38 -0500
  ...Connect a remote starter to the solenoid. Watch ANY pair of rockers. Turn engine over with remote. Just as the exhaust valve starts to...
• Manuals-which ones best?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Caston
  Mon, 7 Dec 1998 00:03:08 -0500
  ...I would like to carry one permanently for those remote times. Thanks, Dave, Sherrie & an 85 GL Westie named "Vinnie" Hangin' in Allentown, PA
• Re: Nit Picking Solar Systems
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Thu, 2 Nov 2000 10:03:37 -0700
  ...certainly it is worth that for those of us who want silence and > power in remote situations.... Bill, Hey, whatever works for you! That...
• USB Van devices?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 2 Nov 2021 13:47:32 -0400
  ...Solar remote light with USB charge and outlet for other devices. Love it, keep the remote by the door to give folks light as...
• Re: Since is Friday: Can I ask a question about....
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 27 Jun 2015 10:02:10 -0400
  ...You can get them with a remote control with a bracket to hold it to the wall so it doesn't get lost. Hang...
• Starter/relay/switch problem fixed
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Tue, 24 Jul 2012 09:26:48 -0500
  ...days with aforementioned problem.&nbsp; I went out and got a remote start switch (not a bad thing to have if I remember where...
• Re: Oil filter changes on diesels?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 10:16:52 -0700
  ...So is it really a pain, or am I imagining it to be worse than it really > is? > > I am thinking a remote oil...
• No spark ...
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:50:12 -0700
  ...It's an '85 Vanagon, 1.9 system, I checked the coil, there is juice to it, have a remote starter, no spark. Why...
• Alarm - Remote lock - Etc.
  Historical mailing list - Monty Groff
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 09:10:51 -0700
  Volks, After losing my second in-dash CD playing in two years, I decided it's time for an alarm. I searched the archives...
• Re: Syncro Automatic??
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 28 Feb 2007 06:58:34 -0800
  >How is that even remotely possible? > There is a rumor floating around that Smallcar is attempting to make a Subaru AWD auto transmission (and...
• Re: Oil Light
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sun, 16 Mar 2008 11:53:57 -0400
  ...The best insurance is a set of remote reading oil pressure and temperature gauges. Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/
• Re: My Favorite Vanagon Accessories
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sun, 1 Feb 2026 09:54:47 -1000
  ...Remote central locking (Electric-Life) > *Remote start (Electric-Life) > -Reversing camera, bumper-mount (J C Whitney) > *Sony cassette stereo w/10-disc changer & remotes...
• Re: Engine died, great update, it starts!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 2 Apr 2020 11:35:34 -0700
  ...Some places we go more remote than others, but in any case it would be a lonely place to breakdown. You know of which...
• Re: Kill Switches: Question: Does Defense attract Offence ???
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 14 Aug 2005 10:43:00 -0700
  ...So I'm wondering how difficult it would be to rig the aforementioned starter and fuel pump cut-outs to the keychain remote trigger...
• Re: clutch slave cylinder mounting bolts
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 19 Dec 2003 12:37:34 -0800
  ...Did we determine if slave cylinder was politically incorrect of not?? How about remotely actuated clutch cylinder? Cheers, Jeff www.vanagonparts.com
• Re: Seeking LED advice
  Historical mailing list - J B
  Fri, 30 May 2014 11:27:00 -0400
  I recommend buying a remote dimmer on/off switch: http://www.ebay.com/itm/DC-12V-11-Keys-RF-Remote-Controller-Mini-Dimmer-for...
• steering wheel remove-falling off a log thanks
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Sat, 10 Nov 2001 19:19:26 EST
  ...It was the box that the new remote came in for the TV we got rid of. The remote is brand new. I can...
• Remote starter Switch rules! No fuel leaks!
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Thu, 20 Dec 2007 20:06:03 -0700
  ...The suggestion to use the remote starter switch (thanks Scott!) was great. I knew I had one, just hadn't used it for awhile...
• Re: Remote Starter Switch Wire-up for '88GL
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:55:00 -0700
  ...often when using a remote starter switch the ignition is kept off.. like you're testing compression, testing the starter itself etc. but yes...
• Re: Couple of minor propane fridge mods
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 20 Jun 2017 14:04:18 -0400
  ...And i saw somewhere on the web a guy using one to do remote start on propex. >> >> I have a simple little rf based...
• Re: Radio/subwoofer wiring
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Sat, 14 Jul 2012 10:53:48 -0500
  If it doesn't have a remote amplifier connection, you can also use the power antenna wire to trigger the amplifier. GregM -----Original Message...
• FS: '93 EV Westie $17.4K
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  20 Mar 1996 09:07:09 EST
  ...I'd be glad to help out any remote control buyers on the list. (disclaimer) Tom F.
• Remote starter button how to hook-up vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Nov 1996 14:36:09 -0600
  Still another question, I need to me able to turn the motor over using the a starter button on the vanagon. Working along need...
• Re: Becketts Tome on Dual Batt.s, Relays, Saftey,and charging (Very Long)
  Historical mailing list - Beckett Cantrell
  Sat, 17 Jun 2000 09:10:33 EDT
  ...Some work wonderfully, the key being the remote sensing terminal you mentioned. I aimed the previous posts at relay switched dual batt. charging systems...
• Re: Bilstein shock query
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 12 Feb 2020 07:19:13 +0000
  ...I’m not entirely fixed on the billies, all stinking of the obvious old man emus, and maybe rancho or fox remote reservoir shocks...
• Re: Stereo Suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 15 Feb 2007 18:50:55 -0500
  The Sony I have in the 86' has a remote. I thought it was a bit screwy until we used it for just what...
• Remote starter switch mayhem (Funny -now)
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:57:00 -0400
  ...The van didn't start up, I got out, fired the remote switch up. The van burped a few times and then, slowly it...
• Re: FW: URGENT: Stranded in Remote Area with disabled wife - please h elp!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 02:20:40 -0500
  ...Stranded in Remote Area with disabled wife - please h elp! > Does it sound to anyone else like he may need the 'hard start solenoid...
• Re: Help
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 3 May 2014 12:16:09 -0400
  What is the problem? Maybe we can help remotely. Dennis, From my phone. ________________________________ From: David Bjorkman<mailto:ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET> Sent: ‎5/‎3/‎2014...
• Re: Energy Myth - Remotely related to Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:37:56 -0500
  Pseudo-certainty worthy of the master, Rush Limbaugh. Not appropriate for this forum at all, I think. Jim On Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at...
• Re: Nit Picking Solar Systems
  Historical mailing list - Scott De Santi
  Thu, 2 Nov 2000 15:21:20 EST
  ...in the country ( OK, AK!) that you can not hear the remote > Do you guys know how many Pipers, Cessnas, and Beechcraft are buzzing...
• Re: Cutest Vanagon toy!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 19 May 2004 12:54:42 -0700
  ...Cutest Vanagon toy! > Have you played with those miniature remote-controlled cars? > You'll love > this! > > http://www.universalhost.de/html_bit/bitmac/VW...
• Re: New stereo w/remote
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 23:40:50 -0400
  on 10/17/04 21:46, Mark Edwards at bhs73@SPYMAC.COM wrote: > In <000001c4b4ae$428a0ff0$45f74244@Home>, on 10/17/04 > at 06...
• test test
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 26 Oct 2007 12:54:32 -0700
  Trying out gmail's new IMAP* remote mailbox function using Thunderbird as the client. Check check -- is thing thing on? Can anyone hear me...
• Re: IKEA Multicolour Dioder Lightstrip
  Historical mailing list - J B
  Thu, 2 Aug 2012 01:07:01 -0400
  I like the remote control on that Yeah, I know it was expensive but I was at IKEA and just couldn't resist. I...
• Re: Output Housing and Shaft broken on Highway
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:36:48 -0700
  ...Seems like Kingman and surrounding area is a place where Vans seem to often break, and it is a bit remote. I've had...
• Stereo status...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Sat, 15 Jul 2000 19:37:12 -0700
  ...This is a 40W x 4 unit with remote, and a bunch of other cool features. The remote in particular is neat when you...
• Re: Bad battery?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 9 May 2021 21:03:05 +0000
  Cheapo USB port plugged into cigarette lighter?  GPS device rigged up?  Some solar panels?  Some interior lighting?  Maybe a diesel heater with remote control...
• Re: Starter Help!
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Plichta
  Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:29:48 -0500
  ...Well I added a remote switch. From the alternator to the solenoid gave it the best wacks that I would, it just humms. I...
• Re: Van Break in
  Historical mailing list - Woodrose Dawn
  Sun, 15 Oct 2006 03:53:58 -0700
  ...My new to me 95 Nissan Pathfinder is supposed to have an auto alarm and remote locks, but my remote doesn't work. Also...
• OT-stranded in the wilderness with a westy what would you do ?
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 7 Dec 2006 09:55:48 -0800
  ...if our 2 wd westy got stuck/broke down in some remote winter area besides that fact we prolly have 2 weeks of food...
• Tighten my exhaust manifold?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 16 Dec 2016 09:56:58 -0800
  ...I'm "remote" and I can see and hear some exhaust coming past the gasket on the manifold... I'm not keen on breaking...
• Re: How to modify Bosch regulator for remote sensing.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:54:21 -0400
  At 10:10 PM 6/13/2010, Edward Maglott wrote: >This is all interesting. I like the idea of getting more umph up to...
• Eurocampers website is up
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 19:44:56 EDT
  It was time to move to a new server but you would think they would keep the old server active until all remote servers...
• Car alarms
  Historical mailing list - Andree Hurley
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 13:47:40 -0500
  ...to the key but to vibration? Little blinking red light, and remote controlled (of course). I have a mechanic friend who installed the light...