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• Re: its alright ....its alright ...its alright ...if you wanna get down .... propane ... (apologies to eric c.)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 16 Jan 2008 02:04:03 +1300
  >getting a CO2 alarm to warn of propane leaks is like using rubber doll in >place of a human ... >(no personal experience on that...
• Re: Alarm system and power door locks
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:57:26 -0700
  ...power locks to their system, though I didn't add the > alarm. I just use the annoying flashing blue light of doom to ward...
• Re: oil pressure warning alarm
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 02:17:10 EDT
  ...sure that I haven't inadvertently disabled the oil pressure warning alarm. Mark McCulley 87 syncro Westfalia >> To find out if your oil low...
• Re: power windows- was Stolen Westy Syncro in Seattle--install an alarm
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 17 Nov 2013 11:55:33 -0800
  ...power windows- was Stolen Westy Syncro in Seattle--install an alarm Power windows are great until they stop working... that can happen to manual...
• Re: Headlight Alarm
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:17:14 -0700
  ...Headlight Alarm >I tossed mine pretty early, too. I also cheated the driver's doorlight > switch by pushing it all the way in and...
• Re: serious vanagon security issues
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Fri, 5 Aug 2005 17:34:07 EDT
  ...I've seen it on my street--a car with no alarm is broken in to while a car with an alarm is right...
• Re: Oil Pressure Light and Alarm after oil change
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 14:31:48 -0800
  ...Oil Pressure Light and Alarm after oil change May not be the oil...more likely just over-filled. Check your dipstick. I had the...
• Re: Headlight Alarm
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:13:36 -0700
  > Could you tie into the buzzer that goes off when the driver door is open and key is in ignition? That's exactly what...
• Re: Refrigerators, alarms, fans and other toys
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Tue, 16 May 1995 07:24:55 +0000
  Hi Guys. This talk about fridge fans has me really curious. Could someone please post the make & model of the fan. It might be...
• Re: Ox reset/Syncro ?????
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 4 Sep 1997 13:27:15 -0400
  My '86 Syncro Westfalia is a Canadian export model which does not have any OS alarm or reset. Perhaps yours is a Canadian model...
• 88 Inst. Cluster in 85
  Historical mailing list - Michael Claire
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 21:05:52 -0800
  ...1) The oil Pressure Warning light and alarm are activated shortly after leaving the driveway. 2) the highbeam indicator blue lamp is activated on...
• Re: Electrical weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 2 May 2015 09:01:40 -0400
  ...When I got to the shop, about 3 miles from my house, the oil pressure light and alarm turned on. They were going to...
• Re: Ethnicity of Oil Pressure Switch
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 20 Apr 2002 15:00:11 -0400
  ...The 1.8 switch will work if the oil temps stay low and the engine is new, but it will give nuisance alarms during...
• 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: instrument cluster swap
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Mon, 3 May 2004 19:51:12 -0400
  ...Not realizing that it would cause problems later, I put the high pressure oil alarm board from the 87 into the 85 speedo unit...
• Re: 1991 Carat - the drama continues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 21 Jul 2016 23:00:39 -0400
  ...Started the engine, held it > > > at idle > > - > > > no light and alarm. Push the rpm to2000 and held, still no alarm > > > an > > light. > > > Increased rpm...
• iWesty
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Mon, 30 Sep 2002 14:57:42 -0700
  ...What about alarm system installs? Any suggestions around effective alarm use? 8. Lastly, anyone foolish enough to try to do something like this themselves...
• Re: Wiring tach triggered oil pressure alarm - ?? - help
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Sun, 25 Apr 2004 17:15:36 -0800
  ...Wiring tach triggered oil pressure alarm - ?? - help To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > On Sun, 25 Apr 2004, Stan Wilder wrote: > > > Sounds like you need...
• 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...
• Re: [vanagon] Sliding Door Switch
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 22:47:31 -0400
  ...The aftermarket alarm uses the door contact switch > >(interior light) to indicate an alarm condition. > > > >Bentley says that years '83-'85 had a sliding...
• Re: Re was Alarm system, was Bus story - using a gun??? Now this gun stuff worries me; VC, honest
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 23:49:34 -0500
  ...Re was Alarm system, was Bus story - using a gun??? Now this :::gun stuff worries me; VC, honest ::: :::This might not come as surprise...
• Re: Hot A/C Wire
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:16:57 -0400
  ...Wiring gets pretty warm, but not alarmingly so, IMHO. George/ATL
• FS: CO detector
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 12 Sep 1998 13:48:51 -0700
  ...It's just a basic alarm--there's no LCD readout or anything. $25 including shipping within the US. Mark McCulley
• fuel pump relay?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Fri, 2 Apr 1999 15:36:33 -0800
  Can someone please describe exactly where the fuel pump relay is located on my 90 Westy Syncro? I'm installing a car alarm and...
• Re: Is your Vanagon "alarmed"?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 18 Mar 2004 08:12:30 -0600
  One thing I thought of was that leaving an empty ice chest(or even mostly full one that they dump out inside the van...
• Re: A/C resuscitation - where to start?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Sun, 1 Jul 2007 13:33:18 EDT
  ...Or, they are probably aware of what sets off alarms on the list, and keep quiet. And cool :)). Jerry you got it! Jeff E...
• Re: Integrated AM/FM and Stealth CB (alarm) Antenna -- Anybody?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 13 Dec 2011 08:52:15 -0700
  ...The device is simply > plugged into whatever alarm system is currently in the vehicle, or > even connected to door-pin operation, so it can...
• Re: Cheap TPMS ( tire pressure monitor) quick review
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Feb 2020 22:27:44 +0000
  ...Alistar > On Feb 14, 2020, at 6:06 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > > What you really want is programmable alarm points and...
• Re: Poll: Favorite anti-theft device?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 23 Jun 2014 18:59:06 -0700
  I think the biggest advantage of The Club (along with an alarm with flashing light and window sticker) is the visual deterrent. Keep the...
• Re: door chime/seat belt light anomaly
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Fri, 14 May 2010 14:52:38 -0400
  ...My "you left the lights on dummy" alarm is a 12 volt piezoelectric buzzer connected between fuse # 11 (wipers) and fuse #20 (license plate...
• Re: Car alarms- Humor
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 10:31:52 +1200
  >people that rip stuff off SUCK!! A turbocharged amen to that! >the day will come they get ripped >off and will feel the pain...
• Location wire for 91 GL power locks and windows
  Historical mailing list - Koren
  Sun, 10 Aug 2003 14:42:32 -0700
  I'm installing an alarm system and can't figure out where to hook up the trigger wire to initalize the relay for the...
• Re: break-ins was Re: Alarm choices: was Today somebody got into my van
  Historical mailing list - Bernie Steininger
  Tue, 3 May 2011 10:06:24 -0700
  ...First order of business, it would seem to me, is the antitheft system (not alarm) that prevents vehicle from being stolen. The immobilizer is...
• Re: break-ins was Re: Alarm choices: was Today somebody got into my van
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 3 May 2011 12:58:44 -0700
  On Tue, 2011-05-03 at 09:11 -0700, Andree wrote: > > I've thought about putting a flashing red light on the dash but...
• Re: Oil pressure Alarm!
  Historical mailing list - John Patton
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 18:51:57 +0000
  Hi, The attached Word doc 9 pages(5 text, 4 graphics) are a procedure that you or your technician can use to quite easily...
• Re: Largest diameter... failures in politics.
  Historical mailing list - Myles Cochran
  Tue, 2 Nov 2004 09:24:09 -0800
  ...http://www.blackboxvoting.org/?q=node/view/78#breaking sorry, this was kind of alarming. if you are in a state with electronic voting...
• Re: � � � iWesty
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 30 Sep 2002 19:21:47 EDT
  ...not investigated > - Alarm: not investigated, but one that can page my cell phone > > --------------- > 1. Has anyone installed an in-dash monitor in their van...
• Re: Spooked!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 19:45:31 -0500
  ...Spooked! While driving my manual tranny 88GL home this afternoon the oil pressure alarm sounded and the oil pressure light came on. I killed...
• Re: Headlight Alarm
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 18:47:28 -0700
  ...Headlight Alarm | |That buzzer's the first thing I removed from my van and threw away! ;) | |On Thu, Jul 28, 2011 at 4:32...
• which wire to cluster is oil pressure?
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Fri, 13 Mar 1998 12:12:22 -0500
  After removing the instrument cluster of an 87 syncro, the oil light and alarm came on. (Had never done so previously during my short...
• Re: Oil Pressure Light and Alarm after oil change
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 19:48:24 -0500
  ...Oil Pressure Light and Alarm after oil change Question! Just had an oil change (at a VW shop). I asked to make sure to...
• Re: DIY $20 digital oil temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 18:06:25 -0500
  ...It > > also had some sort of alarm feature. You could mount the sensor down into > > the oil, maybe through the filler area? You would...
• ignition switch or starter?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:34:36 -0500
  ...And there is an alarm installed by a previous owner, but the alarm enable/disable key fob seems to work, so I don't...
• Re: break-ins was Re: Alarm choices: was Today somebody got into my van
  Historical mailing list - Andree
  Tue, 3 May 2011 09:11:34 -0700
  ...was Today somebody got into my van ---- Joy Hecht <jhecht@ALUM.MIT.EDU> wrote: > I'm curious about the need for alarms. I mean...
• Re: Heat inside the camper.. No Carbon Monoxide detectors another option.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Mon, 5 Jan 2015 05:54:39 -0800
  ...www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/35-series-dual-lp-carbon-monoxide-alarm-black/70012 Good recommendation. I just ordered one from Amazon, $70 vs...
• Re: Stolen Syncro In Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 28 May 2014 20:38:32 -0700
  Put the 140db alarm INSIDE the van. If some oddness occurs the doer of such oddness will have to go home and get some...
• Re: Group 41 Battery at Wal-Mart
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:34:38 -0500
  ...I know a monastery that became a Seiko dealer so they could get cheap alarm clocks and wristwatches.... Yours, David
• Re: Was: bus alarm... guns. Now: Stealth/urban camping tips
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 16:46:41 -0800
  neil typed: > > One would assume that a 6' 2" dude would have no hesitations parking > in neighbourhoods in strange cities, but I still do...
• Re: Keyless alarm parking light connection question
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sat, 2 May 2020 18:24:14 -0700
  ...Keyless alarm parking light connection question > > Hi all, > > Well, I'm trying to finish up an alarm install that has taken me..... > well.... > forever...
• Re: serious vanagon security issues
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 5 Aug 2005 14:55:13 -0700
  ...I've seen it on my street--a car with no alarm is broken in to while a car with an alarm is right...
• Re: Why disconnect the clock?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 19:02:14 -0700
  ...had an alarm in the van at one time. The last alarm that I purchased (for my work truck) had a line in the...
• Alarms...
  Historical mailing list - brady horrace
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 19:01:07 -0800
  ...for like seven grand or so we Bostig could install an alarm in your van that comes with a Zetec! As part of the...
• oil pressure woes
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sun, 2 Mar 2008 19:57:12 -0500
  Had the oil pressure alarm go off again tonight. I had some trouble with this earlier, it happens after running a while at higher...
• anti-theft for diesel vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Hutton
  Tue, 22 Nov 1994 12:00:00 -0700 (MST)
  Hello, Has anyone considered an anti-theft device for the diesel vanagons? I mean, not an alarm, etc? What options are there for these...
• Re: canine car alarm cleaner-upper
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 23 Jun 2004 14:42:04 -0600
  Jerry wrote: "All Lab on the outside, but sounds and looks mean when necessary and who wants to find out for sure." .. I can...
• Re: 2.1 water cooled need suggestions as to why the oil alarm is on
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:47:23 -0500
  YOu probably slung the oil away from the pick up point and momentarily dropped the pressure low enough to trigger the light and alarm...
• Re: Use for the key left in buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Mr.mds
  Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:25:45 -0400
  ...YESSS! Come on now key left in alarm???? Is it really necessary??? If i forget the key in the ignition switch I'd remember...
• Re: PopTop Alarm ..... Conclusion ????
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 17:27:45 +0100
  ...PopTop Alarm ..... Conclusion ???? > I always thought it would be nice to have some kind of warning system as I > did accidentally drive with the...
• starter solenoid buzzing and overehating? (long)
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Tue, 28 Jan 2003 16:14:11 -0800
  Hello Volks! A few days ago I had an alarming scenario on my 1990 GL: After turning on the motor, it turned off (as...
• Re: Asleep at the Wheel
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 13:48:30 -0800
  For those of you pushing the envelope on sleep depravation, I saw(and actually owned) an alarm from driving that hung from your ear...