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• Re: High quality two pole 60A wiring connectors
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:26:12 -0700
  ...High quality two pole 60A wiring connectors >> >> I have been looking for a suitable connector to mount on the aft bulkhead >> of the engine...
• Re: AND THE WINNER IS [WAS: 85 GL No Spark/Start]
  Historical mailing list - Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 15:40:43 -0700
  ...I actually JBWelded the connector in place to so I can attach and detach the connector on the hall sensor more easily... dave
• Re: plugging heater hoses
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
  Tue, 1 Sep 2009 16:03:05 -0700
  Thanks for all the replies! I'll get the connectors and just take the T's completely out. Meanwhile, I'm thinking I should...
• Re: Cleaning contacts/Oil light buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 13:33:26 -0700
  ...Some were really bad, tried to clean some and replaced a few connectors. BTW whats a good replacement for better spade connectors, maybe ones...
• ISO connector
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Sun, 23 Aug 2015 23:05:00 -0400
  Looking for the headlight switch CONNECTOR (not the headlight switch) for late model (90-91). 251 971 999C. Mine got a little crispy. A...
• Re: Stupid wire question...really... (temp 2 wire)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 5 Oct 2009 18:32:25 -0400
  ...I even shrink wrapped them near >the connector. But. I figure heat, unplugging/plugging in connector, The shrink-wrap may have been a contributing...
• Starter Wire Connection
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 21 Aug 2005 21:15:14 -0700
  ...a thicker gauge one with a black plastic female spade connector and a thinner one with a white connector. On top of the solenoid...
• Some Comments on Generic, three wire, O2 Sensorfor digifant
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 22:39:01 EDT
  ...I noticed at once that the two units were identical down to the details of the electrical connector. In my installation, I picked up...
• Starting motor connector? Was loose tranny bolts.
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Sat, 1 Oct 2005 15:07:19 -0230
  Hi volks, While tightening up some tranny bolts I noticed a dangling black electrical connector at the end of a red and white wire...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - no start ?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 1 Apr 2006 10:44:33 -0600
  ...switch parts: >Original - 4 main male connectors and two smaller male connectors: "P" and "S".... >New - 4 main male connectors but no "P" or...
• Removal of Electrical Connector Covers
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Rogers
  Sun, 26 Jan 2014 10:05:38 -0500
  ...I am getting stymied by some of the covers - specifically the Yellow coloured single wire connectors - there must be a way to get these...
• Fuse Block Connectors
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Thu, 20 Mar 97 18:15:24 UT
  I'm looking for a source for the round socket/pin type connectors used in Vanagon wiring harness's that connect to the fuse...
• Rekindling search for an elusive part ('85 Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Fetner Greg
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 09:57:04 -0500
  ...Making a connector/adapter from aluminum on a lathe is no problem, but, does anybody know if it was a check valve? or just...
• Intermittent Cutout
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 25 May 2001 02:29:14 -0800
  Fred, A known fault to check is the wire harness connector to the distributor. Evidently the wire path through the connector into the distributor...
• bosch female push on connectors
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Thu, 29 Sep 2005 11:50:55 -0400
  Hi all, Does anyone know of a source for the Bosch female push on connectors that are used in the engine compartment fuel injection...
• Problem with insturment pannel
  Historical mailing list - Scott Semyan
  Wed, 5 Apr 2000 13:12:07 -0700
  ...The card connector to the panel seems very corroded. Every time I open up the panel and take it out to get to the...
• Re: Headlight Upgrade Eilemma
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 10 Sep 2011 17:42:06 -0700
  ...I use a 40 amp because I happened to > have one. > > Removethe connector from the terminal 57 on the back of the light switch...
• Re: Wiring Challenge -- Bentley page 97.68 -- Wire H6 (Rad. Cool Fan Thermoswitch)
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Mon, 29 Jul 2019 04:14:37 -0700
  ...The connector is a single-wire connector. > The wire is about 8" long. > > Seems this wire should be connected somewhere, no? But I really...
• Re: Electrical Connector dust boots
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 14:30:21 -0700
  ...and they might have individual connectors you can buy and rubber boots for them. What does Bostig use ? or Megasqirt, for example. ----- Original Message...
• Re: Looking for that illusive H shaped coolant hose connector
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 21:48:13 -0800
  Graham, Beware that the current ETKA has incorrectly superceded your 'H' connector to a newer version. This newer model does not fit with your...
• Fw: Engine dies update
  Historical mailing list - Stephen M Canapp
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 18:01:35 -0500
  ...When you pull the connection apart you will see one male and one female connector, but I got curious and peeled the boot back...
• Re: High Power Headlight Kit (SA): melting connector
  Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
  Sun, 7 Jun 2009 21:05:51 -0700
  ...Whilst checking fuses today, I found that one of the relay connector blocks (high beam relay) had melted pretty badly and the wires were...
• Re: knock sensor question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 12 May 2001 09:16:06 -0400
  At 12:22 AM 5/12/2001, mike malkovich wrote: >resistance.Bentley says "disconnect the sensor harness connector......and >test for resistance between the...
• Re: Cleaning corroded connectors
  Historical mailing list - shawn luft
  Sun, 13 Apr 2003 21:44:01 -0400
  ...I found that folding sand paper to be double sided, then sliding it in and out od the female connector worked okay. At least...
• Re: Electrical Connector dust boots
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 18:00:49 -0700
  Alistair Bell wrote: > Also, I smear silicon grease in the connectors when I can. I think it /SiliCONE,/ dagnabit, not siliCON! One's a...
• Re: clarification please, Temp sensor II
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Wed, 26 Feb 1997 21:47:54 -0500
  Small brass switch is Temp sensor II switch next to it in thermostat housing(with Blue plug connector on the end) is the Thermo...
• Re: Ignition cutout on 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 14:01:11 -0500
  ...Loose plug in the engine compartment, left side, front black box with round connectors, one of the round connectors had a loose wire. Check...
• FI and Temp II electrical connectors
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Wed, 3 Aug 2005 11:10:11 -0300
  Has anyone used the latter style 1985-91 electrical box connector for the FI and Temp II sender on an 1.9 waterboxer? I...
• VW Radio connector
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:57:50 -0700
  Hi guys, I can't find in my archives where I should buy the connector that fits in the back of the radio. This...
• Re: Trailer wiring
  Historical mailing list - Raul Rivera
  Sun, 21 Jun 2020 21:04:11 -0400
  ...I’m guessing the splice > connectors aren’t working or am I missing something? Before I go using > regular butt connectors and cutting wires...
• Re: Insturment Cluster
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 21 Sep 2012 19:22:50 -0700
  That connector goes to the speedo side as the little DOPS circuit board lives inside the speedo housing for no particular reason. He sent...
• Re: mysterious connector
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Sat, 14 Mar 1998 14:04:23 -1000
  Sounds like the connector that tells a mechanic with the proper expensive vw tool what the RPM is. If you follow the wire and...
• Re: What is this connector??
  Historical mailing list - Ed Carroll
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 18:54:09 -0400
  ...What is this connector?? > I fully tore down my blown 1981 and there were a gob of strange wires going > into the engine compartment...
• Dead Tach on '88
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Apr 1996 07:00:28 +0000
  ...dash light glowing a bit, and found I had bent the connector on the alternator when messing with PS hoses. I replaced this connector...
• Re: Hard start, cold and warm (1.9)
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 12 May 2006 09:11:01 -0400
  ...I sometimes get rough running on cold starts in my '85, if I wiggle the electrical connector to this, it smooths out. I've...
• HELP! (mystery wire under cabinet)
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:44:02 -0400
  ...Out of the same "hose" that carries the 3 wires that become a single connector to go to the fridge, there is another single...
• Re: h4 headlights
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 12 Apr 2007 12:04:55 EDT
  ...The problem here is the tinney weeny connectors on the bulb and socket. No idea why they did that. The connectors should be like...
• Re: 2 Speed Cooling Fan?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 25 Aug 1999 14:14:36 -0400
  ...If you're saying that 1) by simply unplugging the connector at the thermoswitch and jumping terminals with no other changes at all, the...
• Troubleshooting Westy water level indicator
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Fri, 17 Oct 2003 19:24:39 -0700
  ...To the spade connectors are four mating connectors that come off the wiring harness. Obviously the respective circuits created among the conductive lumps on...
• Cleaning corroded connectors
  Historical mailing list - shawn luft
  Sat, 12 Apr 2003 18:31:33 -0400
  Lots of my various electrical connectors are rusting up or gathering gunk inside. The male end is easy to sand down for cleaning, however...
• Re: D15 connector revealed
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 2 Nov 2011 20:19:16 -0700
  Mark Drillock has outlined the VW mess with this connector a few times. Gets a little muddled with '86 vans, changes part way through...
• Re: Digitool diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Wed, 15 Mar 2000 12:22:30 -0500
  ...BTW, he also has a feed-through connector so you can then add the capacitor fix with another DB-25 connector...clever. -Karl Karl...
• A question about grounds...
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 18:38:21 -0600
  ...The wire at the connector seems to have been flexed a bit and does not inspire confidence. Problem is reaching that bolt is nigh...
• Brake booster questions for '71
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Dec 1995 14:00:16 -0500
  ...First off, there are connectors on both sides of the booster. It looks like the hose from the engine goes to the one on...
• Re: Update on my ecu issues
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 23 Apr 2023 10:10:07 -0700
  ...I was afraid if doing damage to the > ribbon connector etc. > > Found another iffy solder joint on board , not at the connector. But > reflowed...
• Re: Canadian Westfalia Shore Power Cord Warning
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 2 Feb 2015 14:59:06 -0800
  ...I have to wonder if the wrong type of connector was installed. IIRC, the OEM connector on my '81 was "molded" to the cord...
• Fw: Headlight improvements ?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 1 Nov 2000 10:40:34 -0800
  ...Headlight improvements ? > > I can appreciate your desire to make a secure connection, but why would > you > > solder a crimp connector? > > There was an extensive...
• Re: High quality two pole 60A wiring connectors
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:08:33 -0700
  ...High quality two pole 60A wiring connectors >> >> I have been looking for a suitable connector to mount on the aft bulkhead >> of the engine...
• Re: Blue wire to aux battery dead
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 7 May 2007 09:38:08 -0700
  ...I imagine that is part of a multi connector. One electrical problem I had was that mutlt connector on PS of inst. cluster wasn...
• Re: Miss at idle?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 15 May 2016 04:44:23 -0400
  At 01:08 AM 5/15/2016, Steven P Smith wrote: >How about pulling off a fuel injector connector. I did this recently >on...
• Re: Stupid wire question...really... (temp 2 wire)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 5 Oct 2009 15:03:28 -0700
  ...I even shrink wrapped them near the connector. But. I figure heat, unplugging/plugging in connector, caused the casing to fail. If the OP...
• Re: instrument panel short = no start?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 6 Nov 2014 11:40:20 -0800
  I would unhook the green wire from the 14 pin connector and then try starting again with everything else hooked up. Mark Dan Barrett...
• Re: TIICO/OBD2 - Parts
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 11 Jun 2002 12:08:42 -0700
  ...I took the the 12V in part of the scan-tool and tapped off the wire with a male and female spade connector. Then...
• Is my ECU dead?
  Historical mailing list - Maurizio Penna
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 17:13:21 -0700
  ...starting from the pump motor, then the relay and finally at the ECU connector. To make a long story short, when I jumper pins...
• Oil Buzzer Problem Solved (I hope!!)!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 09:03:12 -0400
  ...The two oil sensor wires meet in a connector above cyl. 3. The wires from that connector then meet up in a round connector...
• Re: Heat shrink connectors with solder ring in the middle. Tried 'em
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Sun, 19 May 2019 23:04:31 -0400
  ...Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> I think by now everyone has seen online ads for those clear, heat shrink >>> connectors that have a...
• Re: Hall effect sender question and stuttering
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Fri, 29 Oct 1999 10:07:30 -0700
  The black connector on the distributor housing needs to be straight. Sometimes the clips inside the distributor which hold it in place break. As...
• Wurth Contact OL
  Historical mailing list - Bill Thomas
  Sun, 4 Jan 2004 22:28:32 -0500
  Wurth Contact OL is a pricey but very effective spray on solvent that improves the conductivity of corroded connectors. I bought a can at...
• Re: Urgent help: fried head light switch and connector
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 5 Oct 2012 17:35:55 -0700
  ...Does anyone know where I might find a used > switch and a connector? My Vanagon is a 1991 model. >
• Re: Dielectric grease
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:14:57 -0500
  ...it is ok to put dielectric > grease on the T14 connector or other connectors at the instrument cluster > foil? Will there be any detremental...