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  • Re: Sticky vent controls?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Fri, 20 Aug 2021 11:53:39 -0500
    ...My friendly neighbourhood garage replaced my front >>>>> blower fan the other day. It had seized some time ago. When the van was >>>>> returned, I...
  • FRONT HEATER / BLOWER FAN - Removal Instructions - EXTREMELY VERY LONG
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:29:51 -0800
    ...Blower Fan troubles O Esteemed Listees, The bus's blower fan has become a better noisemaker than an instrument with which to move around...
  • THANK YOU! [vanagon] lister needs help on the road - headlight gremlin in 86 wes
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 20 Jul 2005 12:02:59 EDT
    ...The front & rear heater blower fans, and the front wiper/washer is also dead, everything else appears to work. Oddly if I pull back...
  • Re: Big Brake options
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
    Thu, 10 Jun 2021 13:41:56 -0400
    ...can add another intake for the cabin air recirculation for the blower fan on the other side. If that makes sense haha. I did...
  • Re: AC - Again! '91 Carat
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 23 Jul 2016 10:12:26 -0400
    ...empty or low on refrigerant)) Ignition ON ( but not start) >> > AC blower fan set to low AC CONTROL set to cool >> > >> > Will the fan...
  • Re: Inoperative front blower issue.
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 16 Jan 2010 18:25:58 -0600
    ...the '65 beetle. > > In any event, I contacted Chris about a blower fan and he says there are new > ones available and I did...
  • Re: tracing electrical problem
    Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
    Wed, 7 Oct 1998 09:11:05 -0700
    ...when the key is in the on or accessary position (like blower fan ) but does is turned off when the starter is cranking. I...
  • Re: variable speed blower fan
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 20 Apr 2017 22:39:10 -0700
    As I said, I've been playing with a couple of PWM controllers and a spare fan. The fan is in good shape and...
  • Re: Sticky vent controls?
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 20 Aug 2021 10:09:00 -0700
    ...My friendly neighbourhood garage replaced my front >>>>>> blower fan the other day. It had seized some time ago. When the van was >>>>>> returned, I...
  • Re: alternators
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 06 Jul 94 20:13:40 CDT
    ...oh, wise and wonderful Bosch, what sayest thou? <crossing his palm with silver ...> heater blower (fan motor): 50 watts (average power consumption) wipers (another...
  • Re: blower fan and wipers not working after aux. battery installation
    Historical mailing list - Mike South
    Sat, 12 Dec 2009 02:30:11 -0600
    Thanks Loren, and David, that was a huge help to me. Looks to me like the alternator was the problem, I guess it's...
  • Re: Sticky vent controls?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 20 Aug 2021 12:07:21 -0500
    ...My friendly neighbourhood garage replaced my front >>>>>> blower fan the other day. It had seized some time ago. When the van was >>>>>> returned, I...
  • Re: All catalytics are not create equal
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
    Wed, 13 Oct 2004 11:52:13 -0600
    ...The forced air has the disadvantage of electrical draw (1.8 amps), and noise of blower fan but advantage of being completely safe, and...
  • Re: Headlight swtich diagnostics?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:57:04 -0800
    ...the dimmer > Fuse S13 > Track 68 (cigarette lighter light) > Track 67 (blower fan control lever light) > (to a mysterious circle labeled 22) > to the...
  • Re: All catalytics are not create equal
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 13 Oct 2004 13:04:45 -0500
    ...the disadvantage of electrical draw (1.8 amps), and > noise of blower fan but advantage of being completely safe, and warmer > (higher BTU's...
  • Fresh Air Fan Blower (long)
    Historical mailing list - Tom Clein
    Wed, 3 Mar 1999 11:20:27 -0800
    ...A special thank-you to the archives (what a wealth of information!) and to Werner Schirmer for posting a clearer/better procedure for Blower...
  • Re: AC - Again! '91 Carat
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 23 Jul 2016 10:53:37 -0500
    ...empty or low on refrigerant)) Ignition ON ( but not start) > >> > AC blower fan set to low AC CONTROL set to cool > >> > > >> > Will the fan...
  • Re: Advice request; 1986 Vanagon automatic
    Historical mailing list - Tom Torrella
    Sat, 26 Nov 2011 11:22:09 -0500
    ...Tires, brake hoses, suspension parts, heater cores, blower fans, air conditioning. All these systems will reach into your wallet at some point. > > As far...
  • Re: cameras for viewing front heater fan
    Historical mailing list - David Milo
    Wed, 20 Dec 2006 22:14:08 -0500
    ...Cheers, Dave On 12/20/06, T.M. <tinkerman007@yahoo.com> wrote: > > Hello Volks! > > My front heater blower fan has been doing those squeals...
  • Air Conditioning Experience (long)
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 22 Feb 2000 09:46:26 EST
    ...On later Vanagons (86.5-91) the blower fans move the air sufficiently to cool down the entire van with no problem. On a...
  • Re: front heater rebuild webpage?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 24 May 2003 18:12:47 -0400
    At 10:04 PM 5/24/2003, Joel Cort wrote: [Parenthetical note -- Joel, removing the blower *motor* from the blower fan and housing itself...
  • Advice request; 1986 Vanagon automatic Part 2
    Historical mailing list - Art
    Sat, 26 Nov 2011 21:16:27 -0500
    ...Tires, = > brake hoses, suspension parts, heater cores, blower fans, air = > conditioning. All these systems will reach into your wallet at some = > point.=20 > > As...
  • Re: Single battery setup using a marine battery
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Sun, 31 May 2009 19:43:57 -0700
    ...A slightly longer negative wire was needed to reach the post. > > At an 80A load (glow plugs and blower fan on high) voltage drop...
  • Re: SMOKE! After I turn off my BA6 Gas Heater
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Mon, 20 May 2002 15:11:16 -0400
    ...17 (the ones beside the main pannel on >is for the blower fan) and the smoke stoped. > >The smell is not new. My BA6...
  • Re: Attn: Electrical Gurus! (I searched archives)
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
    Mon, 2 Apr 2007 01:55:45 -0400
    ...this is exactly what happens with the vw blower fan system and why the 'solution' involves upgrading the original electrical design. on the rabbits...
  • Re: Headlight swtich diagnostics?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
    Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:02:03 -0800
    ...the dimmer >> Fuse S13 >> Track 68 (cigarette lighter light) >> Track 67 (blower fan control lever light) >> (to a mysterious circle labeled 22) >> to the...
  • Re: My latest Acquisitions....
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 10 Jul 2011 20:09:39 -0700
    ...having a squirel cage blower fan on the alternator , to boost heater air flow ?? what !???? I had one.. first year, 72.. I totally go...
  • Re: Headlight swtich diagnostics?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
    Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:29:18 -0800
    ...the dimmer >> Fuse S13 >> Track 68 (cigarette lighter light) >> Track 67 (blower fan control lever light) >> (to a mysterious circle labeled 22) >> to the...
  • Re: Air Conditioning Experience (long)
    Historical mailing list - Johnson, Darrell
    Tue, 22 Feb 2000 13:44:59 -0800
    ...On later Vanagons (86.5-91) the blower fans move the air sufficiently to cool down the entire van with no problem. On a...
  • Re: Electric problem in 2.1l
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
    Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:31:59 -0700
    ...So I turned the Hi beams on, the air blower fan on and the radio on, the brake lights for about 10 minutes. Then...
  • Re: Headlight swtich diagnostics?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:05:08 -0800
    ...the dimmer >>> Fuse S13 >>> Track 68 (cigarette lighter light) >>> Track 67 (blower fan control lever light) >>> (to a mysterious circle labeled 22) >>> to the...
  • Re: Electric problem in 2.1l
    Historical mailing list - Jerry
    Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:07:44 -0500
    ...So I turned the Hi beams on, the > air blower fan on and the radio on, the brake lights for about 10 > minutes. Then...
  • Re: Electric problem in 2.1l
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:23:58 -0400
    ...So I turned the Hi beams on, > the > air blower fan on and the radio on, the brake lights for about 10 > minutes. Then...
  • Re: Headlight swtich diagnostics?
    Historical mailing list - mdrillock
    Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:00:56 -0800
    ...the dimmer >>> Fuse S13 >>> Track 68 (cigarette lighter light) >>> Track 67 (blower fan control lever light) >>> (to a mysterious circle labeled 22) >>> to the...
  • Re: SMOKE! After I turn off my BA6 Gas Heater
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Mon, 20 May 2002 18:01:05 -0400
    ...17 (the ones beside the main pannel on >>>is for the blower fan) and the smoke stoped. >>> >>>The smell is not new. My BA6...
  • Re: Electric problem in 2.1l
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:41:55 -0700
    ...So I turned the Hi beams on, the > air blower fan on and the radio on, the brake lights for about 10 > minutes. Then...
  • Re: '83 H2O head gasket advice needed (long)
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 17 May 1996 12:54:18 -0700
    ...The reasons relate to the recent stock market behavior and my Westie dashboard/blower fan removal and restoration and since it's out, now...
  • Re: Electric problem in 2.1l
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
    Thu, 30 Jul 2009 01:38:53 -0700
    ...So I turned the Hi beams on, the >> air blower fan on and the radio on, the brake lights for about 10 >> minutes. Then...
  • Re: Diagnosing temp rise issue
    Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
    Sun, 26 Feb 2012 21:59:20 -0500
    ...I've got a siezed front blower fan (not the rad fan), but I can open the vents and put the heater control on...
  • Re: Advice request; 1986 Vanagon automatic
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 26 Nov 2011 19:53:23 -0800
    ...Tires, brake hoses, suspension parts, heater cores, blower fans, air conditioning. All these systems will reach into your wallet at some point. As far...
  • Re: Electric problem in 2.1l
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:21:59 -0700
    ...So I turned the Hi beams on, the >>> air blower fan on and the radio on, the brake lights for about 10 >>> minutes. Then...
  • Re: Advice request; 1986 Vanagon automatic
    Historical mailing list - Art
    Sun, 27 Nov 2011 00:35:20 -0500
    ...Tires, brake hoses, suspension parts, heater cores, blower fans, air conditioning. All these systems will reach into your wallet at some point. As far...
  • Dead Bus Report
    Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
    Mon, 3 Mar 97 14:02:50 EST
    ...We also noticed a strange canister mounted near the roof of the engine compartment by the heater blower fan. We didn't know what...
  • So whose souping up there van?? (LONG: but worth reading)
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
    Fri, 24 Apr 1998 01:08:04 -0700
    ...another duct on the other side and place a squirrel cage blower fan rigged to a thermo switch somewhere in the oil line. ---------------------------------------------------- Well...
  • Re: Advice request; 1986 WESTY Vanagon automatic
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 27 Nov 2011 11:02:58 -0800
    ...Tires, brake hoses, > suspension > parts, heater cores, blower fans, air conditioning. All these systems will > reach into your wallet at some point. > > As far...
  • Re: Advice request; 1986 WESTY Vanagon automatic
    Historical mailing list - Art
    Sun, 27 Nov 2011 14:51:38 -0500
    ...Tires, brake hoses, > suspension > parts, heater cores, blower fans, air conditioning. All these systems will > reach into your wallet at some point. > > As far...
  • Re: FW: 2.1 hose price deal ...move on!!!!No offenses were meant!
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Thu, 22 Apr 2004 16:45:31 -0400
    ...when he is competitive? The last time i ordered a front blower fan from you, i did it cause it was $30 cheaper than...
  • Re: Advice request; 1986 WESTY Vanagon automatic
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 27 Nov 2011 15:36:12 -0500
    ...Tires, brake hoses, > suspension parts, heater cores, blower fans, air conditioning. All > these systems will reach into your wallet at some point. > > As far...
  • Re: FW: 2.1 hose price deal ...move on!!!!No offenses were meant!
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
    Thu, 22 Apr 2004 19:22:10 -0400
    ...when he is > competitive? The last time i ordered a front blower fan from you, i did > it cause it was $30 cheaper than...
  • Re: Advice request; 1986 WESTY Vanagon automatic
    Historical mailing list - Art
    Sun, 27 Nov 2011 16:01:11 -0500
    ...Tires, brake hoses, > suspension parts, heater cores, blower fans, air conditioning. All > these systems will reach into your wallet at some point. > > As far...
  • Re: Advice request; 1986 WESTY Vanagon automatic
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:44:30 -0800
    ...Tires, brake hoses, >> suspension parts, heater cores, blower fans, air conditioning. All >> these systems will reach into your wallet at some point. >> >> As far...
  • Re: Advice request; 1986 WESTY Vanagon automatic
    Historical mailing list - Art
    Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:03:18 -0500
    ...Tires, brake hoses, >> suspension parts, heater cores, blower fans, air conditioning. All >> these systems will reach into your wallet at some point. >> >> As far...
  • Re: FRONT HEATER / BLOWER FAN - Removal Instructions - EXTREMELY VERY LONG
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 1 Dec 2009 15:42:16 -0500
    Had to trim some of Joel's stuff because post was too long once I stuck my oar in...naturally what *I* wrote is...
  • Re: Newbie question
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 05 May 95 08:35:56 CDT
    ...5W each 5W Power Windows 150W - - Electric Radiator Fan 200W - 25W Blower Fan Heat/Cool 80W 80W - Heated Rear Window 120W 120W 34W Rear...