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  • Re: Brake light sensitivity
    Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
    Thu, 1 Nov 2001 11:16:29 -0700
    ...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: door chime/seat belt light anomaly
    Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
    Fri, 14 May 2010 20:56:45 +0000
    ...latch for seat > belt warning light -warning light unit only has handbrake light and > logo, seat belt space blank -warning light unit does not...
  • Re: Master Cylinder Reservoir Cap Vent: @ Electrical Connection?
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:17:55 -0700
    ...Both my Vanagons and 914 just have the standard cap, >> no warning harness to be found. Just find a standard cap (211611351B, >> 191611349A or...
  • Re: Warning Lights Audible Buzzer
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 24 May 2010 17:36:45 -0700
    I don't think its supposed to have a headlight warning buzzer, but i installed one on my '86 and posted the breaking news...
  • Re: Idaho Vanaru?
    Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
    Wed, 29 Dec 1999 11:56:37 -0500
    ...In fact, this sentence/warning is on my website: ***************begin paste************** A word of warning to potential "swappers": Once you convert the engine, be...
  • strange cut off problem with wbx vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 4 Dec 2004 12:03:06 EST
    ...no rough idle, no other warning..it will just shut off.. i swapped the ECU and fuel pump relays (little identical grey relays in...
  • Re: Stealth camping spot and tick warning(NCV)
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Tue, 23 May 2006 14:48:04 -0800
    ...Stealth camping spot and tick warning(LVC) To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > A trip to the ICU from a tick bite, just one more...
  • Re: Oil pressure gauges and engine life
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 9 May 2012 14:34:30 -0400
    ...They still give you all the warning lights for OIL/ALT and such that they used to. I was recently reading about a BMW...
  • Re: ELECTRICAL: need help diagnosing non-working brake/backup lights
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 11 Oct 2014 10:32:50 -0500
    ...the Bentley shows a connection to the brake warning light which has the dual function of warning when the handbrake is on and, at...
  • Re: How to modify Bosch regulator for remote sensing.
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 12 Jun 2010 20:41:52 -0400
    ...Not >ideal, would want a warning probably; Of course the warning would be that the battery would run down while you drove. Dunno though...
  • Re: Query on 80 Vanagon price / Warning
    Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
    Sat, 16 Sep 1995 21:02:46 -0500 (CDT)
    WARNING!!! Working on water-cooled Vanagons my cause E. coli poisoning. (This is bad, very bad.) What? Ohh... Bob Hufford \\ // "...in the GROOVE" \\ \\// // '60...
  • Brake Warning Light
    Historical mailing list - John Houser
    Mon, 20 Nov 2000 18:56:55 EST
    ...The brake system warning light stays on when the engine is running. I checked the emergency brake release switch and it is ok. This...
  • Re: Brake warning light on
    Historical mailing list - B Feddish
    Sun, 30 Apr 2017 20:05:41 +0000
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  • Re: Brake Light Troubleshooting Tips?
    Historical mailing list - Mike B
    Sun, 8 Jun 2014 20:13:08 -0400
    You won't get a brake warning light as long as the dual master cylinder is still making brake pressure properly on both seals...
  • Re: bad fit brake switches
    Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
    Mon, 20 Jul 2015 16:36:27 -0700
    ...VW deleted the hydraulic failure warning beginning with 85 vans and added a fluid level switch to the brake reservoir cap instead. Peter knows...
  • Re: Some potentially stupid actions
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 5 Nov 2010 12:59:35 -0500
    ...to a > > safety warning provided by the folks who built the camper. > > YOUR camper, mine does not have that warning. I looked. > <shrug> In...
  • Jump-Starting (ie: booster cables) and Fuel Injection
    Historical mailing list - Douglas Taylor
    Mon, 21 Jun 1999 23:53:41 -0400
    I recall dire warnings against battery boosting (and even battery charging) the fuel injected Type III's and IV's that used that beastly...
  • Radiator Installation
    Historical mailing list - M Kaz
    Mon, 13 Nov 2000 16:36:10 -0500
    Hi All, has anyone had experience in installing a radiator/fan assembly? The problem I am having is that that 02 sensor warning module...
  • refilling propane bottles, potential hazards?
    Historical mailing list - Troy
    Tue, 6 Nov 2007 13:24:12 -0900
    ...I am a bit concerned about the warning label on the bottle itself which reads: Do not refill: Federal law prohibits transportation if refilled...
  • Re: Oil Buzzer advice
    Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
    Mon, 5 Oct 2015 07:25:37 -0700
    The stock coolant level warning led gives the driver ADVANCE warning that coolant is slightly low and needs to be checked to avoid possible...
  • Re: That's it, I've had it. (Driving with brake on)
    Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
    Sun, 4 Jul 2010 07:41:21 -0700
    ...stall warning buzzer > > In Canadia they've apparently abolished the number '7.' But in > fighter planes they have one great big light (and presumably...
  • Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
    Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
    Sat, 7 Nov 2015 20:38:39 -0800
    ...To keep the second switch from turning on the oil warning at idle there is a circuit board that it connects through. This circuit...
  • Re: Brake Warning Light Stays On
    Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
    Tue, 25 Jun 2002 01:17:10 +0200
    ...I wish that VW made it more clear that the "brake warning light" was more important than just a hand brake light. RSF <�)))>{ <�)))>{ <�)))>{ <�)))>{ <�)))>{ <�)))>{ Robert...
  • Re: where is seatbelt warning relay
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Mon, 30 Jan 2006 17:38:06 -0800
    ...The seatbelt warning relay socket should be snapped in along the top edge of the main panel.The relay location is only noted in...
  • Re: Seat belt warning relay wanted
    Historical mailing list - Steven Gross
    Mon, 17 Dec 2001 16:42:44 -0800
    ...writes: > > > I'm looking for a used and working seat belt warning relay for my 1989 > > Vanagon GL. Mine is missing. > > youre joking, right...
  • Power window switch
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Mon, 16 Jun 2014 11:14:51 -0400
    Bus Depot, Van Cafe and GoWesty sells them. Any recommendations and/or warnings? Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a
  • Fwd: [Fw: urgent warning... not a joke]
    Historical mailing list - rob le duc
    Fri, 13 Apr 2001 16:05:30 MDT
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  • Vanagon turning :-)
    Historical mailing list - Andersen
    Sat, 9 Sep 2006 16:48:16 +0200
    How to turn a Vanagon :-) http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1644165151128017188 Warning, movie is about 1 meg. /JJ
  • Vanagon song
    Historical mailing list - Jamie Auch
    Sat, 2 Dec 2006 20:58:17 -0500
    I got this off the diesel vanagon list. Warning foul language! http://www.kookymathteacher.com/vanagon.mp3 Jamie Auch
  • Re: flashing coolant light purpose
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 22 Sep 2011 22:35:21 -0700
    ...I >> > wouldn't mind having an audio alarm of some type in addition to the >> > light for low coolant warning - but if a belt...
  • Re: Vanagon List Moderator
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:04:56 -0800
    ...Formal warning for a more serious transgression. Red card [You're banned from the list for some time including permanently] for really seriously bad...
  • Re: alternator installation
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:32:22 -0400
    That warning is an attempt to prevent come backs. If the battery is well enough to start the engine you are good to go...
  • Re: Oil pressure warning
    Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
    Sun, 11 Mar 2001 10:53:20 -0800
    ...Oil pressure warning >Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2001 12:35:10 EST > >I rebuilt my 84 and had a similar occurrence. After about two...
  • Re: OIL warning light up
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:34:32 -0700
    ...OIL warning light up And the buzzer is going too. What could be all of a sudden. It was always fine. And it does...
  • Re: removing gmail warning from vanagon messages?
    Historical mailing list - Jason
    Sat, 3 Sep 2016 16:13:42 -0400
    ...i'll just ignore the warning. > > best, > bill > felton, ca > > On Fri, Sep 2, 2016 at 8:33 AM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com...
  • Re: replacing ignition switch fixes coolant warning light
    Historical mailing list - Tyrone Greene
    Wed, 9 Sep 1998 20:14:32 -0400
    Mark McCulley wrote: > > I replaced my ignition switch over the weekend and it fixed the problem I > was having with the coolant warning light...
  • Re: Slow-poke vanagon warning sign
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Fri, 4 Jun 2004 22:12:22 -0700
    ...Slow-poke vanagon warning sign Forwarded from: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/vw-camping/ Photo of a vanagon with a special orange striped...
  • Re: Blue foil tragedy
    Historical mailing list - mordo
    Fri, 6 Aug 2010 15:47:51 -0400
    ...I have the high > > pressure oil warning light at start up. and everything else. I don't > > actually know about the voltage light. Does...
  • Dead Beat?
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Mon, 28 Feb 2000 18:42:17 -0500
    Some time ago, a fellow List member posted a warning about a dead beat who we should watch out for. Several aliases were given...
  • WARNING
    Historical mailing list - Earl Smith
    Sun, 4 May 1997 13:59:08 -0700 (PDT)
    Exaggerated mileage claims are being posted by Canadians, eh! (Its the imperial gallons, old chap. Bigger, don't y' know) 8|)>
  • Re: Problems at the Bus Depot - Warning about poor service
    Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
    Sat, 7 Jan 2006 09:10:04 EST
    >Maybe I >will just have to keep looking........ . IN THE MIRROR.... . ;O)
  • Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sat, 6 Sep 2014 12:12:00 -0700
    Seems pretty obvious to anyone with some slight knowledge of motors that an engine of those miles showing an oil pressure warning when hot...
  • Re: Vanagon Stereo Override?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Tue, 18 Feb 2014 19:13:16 -0500
    ...If >> one is listening to the stereo, can't hear the engine, isn't pay >> attention to warning lights, if something goes wrong with...
  • Re: Sometimes it does not ...
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 20 Oct 2011 07:30:32 -0700
    ...In my humble opinion, a warning system that is itself undependable, one that often gives 'false indications' isn't any good at all. It...
  • FW: NVC Halloween chocolate from China/
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:22:58 -0700
    ...The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning the public not to eat, distribute or sell the candy. It is sold across Canada by Costco...
  • Re: ELECTRICAL: need help diagnosing non-working brake/backup lights
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 11 Oct 2014 11:16:12 -0500
    ...the Bentley shows a connection to the brake warning >> light >> which has the dual function of warning when the handbrake is on and, at...
  • Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Mon, 3 Mar 2014 09:50:30 -0600
    ...Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > > > There is not any gauge or warning light that will...
  • Blinking Low Coolant Level Warning
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Sun, 16 Mar 2014 19:53:42 -0500
    ...Coolant level warning light has gone ape! It blinks for a few before startin g - then on start it goes ape! Blinks 2-3...
  • Fwd:[T2] fw warning: Desert Washes
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Fri, 16 Aug 2013 20:17:53 -0700
    ...VW type 2 late aircooled Subject: [T2] fw warning: Desert Washes This is why you don't camp in washes or dry river beds...
  • Re: NDN: Re: busted your fiberglass...autoresponders
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Mon, 25 Jul 2005 09:38:42 -0700
    ...Wallace needs > a quiet word, perhaps? As irritating as it is, I'd be inclined to let him off with a warning for this...
  • Electrical puzzle
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Thu, 14 Jun 2018 10:56:40 -0600
    ...some seat belt stuff I have not looked at closely. > > I also noted that #50 goes to starter, digifant, idle-control, brake warning light...
  • Re: oil pressure warning
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Thu, 3 May 2001 20:13:05 -0700
    ...oil pressure warning > I have read several threads in the archives on this system, and also have > some experience on it because I own...
  • Re: Warning ... eBay Spoof emails floating around
    Historical mailing list - kfilc
    Tue, 7 Oct 2003 17:10:47 -0000
    ...Thanks for the warning. KARL ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry Chase" <roadguy@ROADHAUS.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2003 8...
  • Re: Deep Apologies
    Historical mailing list - Charles Michuax
    Sat, 1 Aug 1998 07:31:12 -0000
    ...A warning is all that is needed for a first offense. CHM '91 Westy 68K) (FOR SALE) '91 Multivan '87 Syncro Westy -----Original Message...
  • Re: 86 Vanagon h2o warning lights
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Mon, 17 Apr 2000 08:31:54 -0700
    ...86 Vanagon h2o warning lights >Hi..I've recently become the owner of a 86 Vanagon. When I start the >car, the water gauge...
  • Re: relay starter solenoid fix=brake warning light!?!
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Tue, 27 May 2003 23:54:14 -0400
    ...fix" to > cure my starter delay issue and now my brake warning light comes on > while the engine is running. I read in the...
  • Re: Ebay Warning
    Historical mailing list - Chris M.
    Mon, 29 Mar 2004 11:18:26 -0600
    I paid a $200 doc fee when I bought our (then) new Honda... I was VERY unhappy about that. Chris
  • Not for the squeamish..
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
    Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:41:24 -0500
    Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2013 Warning; Scenes of Vanagon destruction. Oh the humanity..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKqFfkassgo
  • Re: Stealth camping spot and tick warning(LVC)
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Tue, 23 May 2006 14:51:48 -0700
    RE: Alaska Mosquitoes Not that big Jon, but FAA does require tail numbers on them....
  • Re: Water temp warning light flashing
    Historical mailing list - James
    Wed, 12 Nov 2014 14:01:00 -0500
    Actually, from experience, if the water temp gauge warning light starts flashing AND the temperature gauge is still in its normal range, you can...