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• Re: Power Window Problem
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 23 Sep 1998 01:08:14 -0700
  ...the passenger window occasionally did not respond > immediately (you would have to hold the switch, particularly when > operated by the switch on the driver...
• Re: Replacing radiator Fan Thermo switch questions
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 23 Aug 2021 12:01:59 -0400
  Thanks Mark! I got a new radiator a few years ago, & dont remember if the switch was updated over the original, so we’ll...
• Re(2): how engine oil degrades (was: sysnthetic oils)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Jan 1997 10:31:02 -0500
  Thanks for the explanation regarding the two oil pressure switches. You said that the 13.1 switch must close with RPM greater than 2000...
• Re: more bulbs...
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 19 Nov 1999 18:28:29 +0100
  I had a look at my light switch, and while there is an open spot in the connector for a bulb, the switch on...
• Re: Newly operational AC just died...
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 09:55:30 -0700
  > There is probably a low pressure cut off switch that saves the > compressor from burning up when the 134a gets low. In post 86...
• Removal of the A/C switch panel
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 18:44:51 -0800
  I tried to pmail Roy to find out how to remove the A/C switch panel but his mail get bounded back to me...
• Re: Power window switch?
  Historical mailing list - rpc
  Sun, 13 Nov 2005 17:16:03 -0800
  Rob, I am sure a few people on the list have successfully serviced their window switches--Those guys can do anything. My Vanagon is...
• Installing Ignition Switch - HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Sat, 5 Jun 2004 21:32:53 -0400
  Hi Volks Tonight I was trying to install a new Ignition switch on my Westy 87. I was following the procedure stated below (Bentley...
• Oil Pressure Switch Access (Rear Switch)
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly
  Thu, 11 Dec 2003 15:15:55 -0700
  what has to come off to get access to the rear oil pressure switch on a 2.1L? TIA John
• fs headlight switch $7 plus ship
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Rueb
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 12:22:39 -0500
  selling working headlight switch from an 88 for $7 located on long island ny patrick any interest in other switches???
• Re: heater switch failure prone?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 28 Dec 2004 19:16:57 -0600
  The quality of the switch shouldn't be in question here. The switch just simply overloads and draws too many AMPS when the blower...
• Fog Light Switch Kits are Back!!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 17:32:44 -0400
  As promised, I have obtained a new shipment of genuine Vanagon fog light switch kits from Volkswagen/Germany. These are the switches that mount...
• Idle switch
  Historical mailing list - Ronald Michaels
  Mon, 25 Dec 2006 12:54:44 -0500
  Hi - The throttle valve switch has failed on my 85 Westy. This switch is located under the throttle rather than above the throttle body...
• Re: Headlight switch
  Historical mailing list - G. Chapman
  Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:22:02 -0400
  ...at the time of my post I was interested in any (old or new)compatible switch. I've actually had several helpful responses; thank...
• Re: Fog Light wire fire, help!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 09:19:55 -0800
  I'm with you, I would not think to use the switch in this way either but that is how the diagram he was...
• Re: Bentley Typo? (1.9 WBX oil pressure switch)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:08:35 -0800
  ...It shows the switch and says 0.3 bar. The second switch for 2.1 says 0.9 bar. The wiring diagrams have some...
• Re: Attn: Electrical Gurus! (I searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 30 Mar 2007 13:31:44 -0700
  ...I think I'm misunderstanding the problem some people have had with the switch. I had read in archives that switches may have failed...
• Re: Switched power for vanagon radio--easy solution
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Denton
  Thu, 27 Jul 2000 21:41:33 PDT
  - Simply install a DPDT (double pole, double throw) rocker switch somewhere, I put mine in the dash next to the radio. Hook up the...
• Re: What does a relay do?
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 12:49:22 -0700
  In our Vanagons, all the power for the headlights goes thru the headlight switch from the battery, to the headlights. The switch is the...
• Re: Switched power for 84 vanagon radio
  Historical mailing list - Keese, Brian W
  Thu, 27 Jul 2000 14:54:28 -0500
  Jim, Here's another good idea from Stuart MacMillan: <<I fixed this nuisance years ago after the switch in my radio failed and I...
• Re: throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 18 Jan 2021 12:47:10 -0800
  ...throttle switch > > > > > Here's a less expensive switch option from GW: > > > > > https://www.gowesty.com/product/-/24166/mechanical-throttle-position-switch-tps-for-digifant...
• Re: Power Window problem
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Wed, 8 Apr 1998 22:30:12 EDT
  If the motor works from the passenger side switch then it works. It is the driver's side switch. It sounds to me like...
• Re: Light switches
  Historical mailing list - A & C Grobey
  Wed, 17 Nov 1999 22:05:35 -0800
  Thank you to all who have helped on my light switch problem. This list is great. I have determined the problem to be the...
• Re: Front heater fan switch....
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 08:24:29 EST
  ...So, I fixed the symptom by replacing the stock switch with a big ol' high-powered switch from Radio Shack. I took apart the...
• Re: Strange switch near sink
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Thu, 9 Aug 2007 21:24:02 -0400
  OK, now that I've seen a photo of the switch I can explain. That switch was a $5,000 option offered by VW...
• Re: Will not start question
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT O UELTZEN
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 22:47:39 -0700
  Along with all the other possibilities mentioned, you might check the ignition switch. I was having an intermittent no start and engine dying condition...
• Re: Off topic Friday question on switches...
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Fri, 16 May 2014 10:03:37 -0600
  ...In this scenario, the switch has a timer that spins up your motor, waits a short amount of time, then switches to a higher...
• Re: Headlight help needed ASAP
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:06:27 -0800
  The very common reason for this failure is a faulty ignition switch. your high beams most likely still work when you pull the stalk...
• Re: "Relayed" Headlights Out
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 30 Mar 2003 09:16:22 -0700
  ...Interesting thing about ordering that "switch". When I asked for the "switch", they sent me the "lever". Two totally different things. Thanks for the...
• Re: Battery Switch
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 13:44:35 -0700
  Battery one and two are both connected to the starter via the switch "common " terminal. This means the regulator serves both batteries. So, the...
• Re: oil pressure switch question 1.8 bar?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 26 Jan 2003 21:48:34 -0500
  TO the best of my knowledge these switches were a factory error. You can take the 1.8 bar switch and throw it away...
• Re: Window Switches
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 16:25:39 EST
  ...This is the second or > third switch. get some from a vw quantum.. theyre the same thing.. everytime i see a quantum in the...
• Valves down under, toggle switches
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Apr 1996 13:52:45 -0800
  ...For the fella who wants to run his engine on a toggle switch- I have a toggle switch and pushbutton rig in my '70...
• Re: rear window defogger switch ('87)
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:37:32 -0700
  Whew! I'm dizzy from Bentley and Vanagons and defogger switches! Bentley shows my '81 with only three wires and one bulb in the...
• Re: Have you worked on a headlight switch?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 11:58:03 -0500
  At 10:55 3/30/2000, Mike Finkbiner wrote: >At any rate, on the back of the switch are six pins, four small, two...
• Re: headlight switch
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 29 Mar 2018 15:23:25 -0400
  > > The most likely problem is that the REST of your headlight switch has > melted, and is causing your dimmer switch to malfunction. Once you...
• Re: Attn: Electrical Gurus! (I searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 30 Mar 2007 12:41:45 -0800
  ...fan switch? > > Like from a different vehicle? > > Even though the OE switch doesn't cost much, and I know I'm being > completely puckered...
• Re: Brake Light Switches
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 18 Oct 2010 17:16:23 -0500
  ...The switch that you >> can unplug and it makes the lights go out is the bad switch. The >> switches are wired in parallel so...
• Re: Vanagon interior mods
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Wed, 4 Nov 1998 01:33:16 EST
  ...The new switch acts just like another door switch. Regards, Jim Davis
• Re: Radiator Fan Switch
  Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 12:46:27 EST
  ...another way to test this switch would be to first, find the switch. Then unplug it and short the 2 wires together (that is...
• Re: cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 07:30:42 -0800
  The only problem I've ever had with VW cruise is the vacuum switches on the brake/clutch pedals. If you have a Mityvac...
• Re: Brake light sensitivity
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Harris
  Sun, 4 Nov 2001 09:14:50 -0800
  ...If only one >switch switches, the brake warning light comes on. It is unlikely that >both switches have become insensitive, and you didn't...
• Re: Throttle switches
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 11:25:52 -0400
  At 11:14 AM 6/6/2002, joe@cedar.net wrote: >What do these switches actually do to the fuel system when >activated? The...
• Re: Looking for a fog light switch kit - Any vendors have one?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 01:49:59 EST
  ...This switch is VW part number ZVW 123 251. Evidently VW discontinued this switch a few months ago and I can't get it...
• Re: throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Mon, 11 Jan 2021 22:22:30 -0800
  ...underside view of switch off my old 2.1 switch, assembly >> rotated 90º out of the way. Normally, it sits over the adjuster cam...
• Re: overheated AC fan switch/86 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 10:53:41 -0400
  In a message dated 96-06-19 19:23:00 EDT, mcleane@nando.net (Ed McLean) writes: >The air conditioning fan/thermostat switch (VWA...
• Re: Brake light switches, 2 to 3 terminals
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sat, 9 May 2015 18:50:14 -0700
  As far as I know, both of the old 2 terminal switches work. I would like to use the two new 3 terminal switches...
• Re: Replacing radiator Fan Thermo switch questions
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 24 Aug 2021 08:36:40 -0700
  ...Replacing radiator Fan Thermo switch questions > > > > The new switch you have is the standard replacement temp range. > > > > The "wrong" switch turns on the fan...
• Re: Light switches
  Historical mailing list - Otmar List Account
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 15:21:21 -0800
  > > Has anyone ever had their headlight switch go bad to the point where the > > headlights won't go on but the parking lights will...
• Re: question regarding front heater switch and knob, 1990 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:22:36 -0600
  ...question regarding front heater switch and knob, 1990 > Vanagon GL > > At 07:43 PM 12/27/2009, David Cohen wrote: >> �The switch keeps sticking...
• Re: Brake Light On
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 2 Jul 2012 07:41:01 -0700
  Starting in 85 models there is no longer any electrical connection between the two brake pressure switches and the warning light on the dash...
• intermittent electric window
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Tue, 17 Oct 2000 09:35:06 -0400
  Both my power windows occasionally fail to operate from the door switches. Since both door switches (actually 3 counting the double on the driver...
• Re: WINDOW SWITCH FRUSTRATIONS
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 6 Apr 2006 23:42:24 -0400
  The VW power window switches are held into a plastic surround. if the plastic surround is damaged, it will come off your door panel...
• Re: 84 Vanagon head lights stuck on hi beam
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 7 Apr 2016 21:09:03 -0500
  Turn signal switch. Jim > On Apr 7, 2016, at 8:55 PM, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > of the 2 - the headlight relay...
• headlight switch
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 May 1999 23:38:41 EDT
  seriously, tho - the reason your headlight switch is heating up, it is going bad. i had the same thing happen on my '84, and...
• Re: Heater Switch
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Dec 2004 17:16:43 EST
  ...what yr is your van? the front and rear heater blowers use the same switch. chris
• Re: Front table in rear
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 2 Jul 2007 10:09:24 -0700
  More comments on the table switch, front to rear. First, if switching, you will need to switch the legs/support columns also. Second, once...
• (and other nuggets...) kill switch $1.49 theft prevention
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 26 Jun 2004 08:46:00 -0700
  I accidentally discovered a simple way to wire up a kill switch while installing an aftermarket tach in my '72 bus. I assume this...
• Re: throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 18 Jan 2021 14:25:16 -0800
  ...throttle switch > > > > > Here's a less expensive switch option from GW: > > > > > https://www.gowesty.com/product/-/24166/mechanical-throttle-position-switch-tps-for-digifant...
• Off topic Friday question on switches...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 16 May 2014 07:59:29 -0700
  I have an induction-motored thickness planer, running on 220 single phase power...It came with a magnetic switch that has broken now 3...