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• Re: Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators (RTGs) vs Solar Panels
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 3 May 2010 02:04:59 -0400
  ...But these >generators use a source of heat combined with a a thermo-electrical unit >to produce electrical power, and that fact should be...
• aiding cooling system by turning on heater blower
  Historical mailing list - sg
  Tue, 15 May 2001 19:22:13 -0700
  ...engine by the electrical needs of the heater blower, ie the engine has to work harder to run the electrical motor, and thus get...
• Re: Electrical Gremlin
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 00:06:21 -0500
  ...When I restarted it it did the >same thing..It appears I have some sort of gremlin lurking in the >electrical system. Any ideas...
• 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Sidney White
  Wed, 29 Jan 2003 15:54:04 EST
  I need also 3 electrical parts: front blower/heater/ ac fan motor, 3 sp fan switch, rear windshield wiper motor. Sidney
• Re: Engine electrical power requirements?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:31:51 -0700
  ...Anything else electrical needed to keep the engine running? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer...
• Re: 88 Vanagon - oil pressure alarm
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:03:35 -0800
  I did say it's most likely electrical I believe. Tell me, if you were to install an oil pressure gauge on 2.1...
• Re: TiiCo California Smog Legal!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 15 Jan 2004 20:11:56 -0800
  ...First you say there is no electrical hook-ups and then you say that each injector is controlled electrically. Doesn't that mean there...
• Re: Fuel injector electrical terminal rubber grommet replacement
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Wed, 30 Jun 2004 07:52:27 -0400
  ...I thought of >wrapping the terminal with an electrical tape to keep water/dust out of the >connection but would rather put on the...
• Electrical issues
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Robinson
  Thu, 7 Jan 2016 21:59:45 -0800
  ...I�m having some electrical issues that are sometimes draining the battery on our �91 carat. It is showing some symptoms aside from the...
• Re: Electrical Circuit Instrument Cluster 85 Vanagon Help
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:02:29 -0800
  ...KNOLOGY.NET> wrote: > From: jon durham <jon_durham@KNOLOGY.NET> > Subject: Electrical Circuit Instrument Cluster 85 Vanagon Help > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Date...
• Re: Stupid Electrical error
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Fri, 8 Apr 94 13:06:37 PDT
  ...Dispite all of your hassles, you now know how to work with another part of your electrical system and will reap the rewards of...
• Re: fridge troubles
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 31 May 2007 14:53:05 -0400
  Check inside the sink cabinet to see that the plug is attached. The westy fridge electrical hookups are in, under there.
• Re: A.S.A.P. ( battery)
  Historical mailing list - Jack Newton
  Mon, 11 Aug 1997 18:30:43 +1000
  ...If there's a problem an autoelectrician is needed to fix it ( unless you are skilled enough to fix electrical or mechanical problems). BTW...
• Alternator out at *high* rpms?
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Mon, 8 Dec 1997 09:07:21 -0500
  Took two nice little trips this weekend in the snow and in the dark and had a weird electrical glitch. At whatever rpms translates...
• Re: known Vanagon problems- 12days
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 14:09:25 -0700
  ...the Third Day of Vanagon, My Westy gave to me > > 3 electrical shorts > > 2 squeaky wheels > > and a bro-ken transmission mount > > > > O the...
• Re: The nature of dielectric grease; was Re: Charging better
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 28 Aug 2005 10:44:00 EDT
  ...To prevent oxidation in an electrical connection antioxidant greases are used. One brand-name is "No-Ox". There are also conducting greases such as...
• Re: What spare parts to carry with on trips
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 2 May 2017 12:30:06 -0700
  ...on my recent nearly 10K mile trip, I found that simple things like emery cloth, bailing wire, duct tape, electrical tape, various fasteners, soldering...
• Re: Electrical Gremlin
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:26:58 -0500
  At 01:54 PM 1/18/2013, Richard Koller wrote: >question for you electrical gurus on the List, where would I start to track...
• Re: NVC-Fryeday Follies-G Rated Thing you might need at least 1 of?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:01:41 -0700
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.) Bend, OR KG6RCR On 3/26/2010 1:41 PM...
• Re: Hella dual battery kits are back!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 20:03:02 -0400
  ...You do need to have a basic knowledge of electrical wiring in order to hook up these kits (or else have your mechanic do...
• Re: Spray or paste to help clean, and keep clean, electrical connections?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:39:22 -0400
  ...Then use 3M Super 33 electrical tape over the whole thing. If you really want to do it right, then put 3M Scotchkote over...
• Re: Electrical Systems Videos
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 1 Feb 2013 13:39:38 -0800
  ...com> wrote: >> I'm sure I know less about wiring and electrical systems than most on this >> list, but these videos from Jamestown Distributors...
• Re: Electrical Circuit Instrument Cluster 85 Vanagon Help
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:26:24 -0800
  ...COM> Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 12:49 AM Subject: Re: Electrical Circuit Instrument Cluster 85 Vanagon Help > At 04:27 PM 12/15...
• Re: Windshield de-icer in a can?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 7 Jan 2010 11:35:26 -0800
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.) Bend, OR KG6RCR On 1/7/2010 10:22 AM...
• Re: '86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Tue, 11 Nov 1997 12:34:53 -0800
  ...If the engine starts sputtering, that's your >| problem... >| I threaded a piece of electrical tape under the connector and that >| has kept the...
• Re: Westy Electrical Outlet on Dash ??
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 15:38:14 EDT
  ...Anyone who can give me some information at to what the electrical socket is above the glove box of my Westfalia. What is it...
• Dash Light
  Historical mailing list - B. Webb
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 21:28:53 +0000
  Any ideas on trouble shooting an electrical problem. The light over the speedometer is not working. The van is an 85 vanagon with a...
• Re: Electrical Questions...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 25 Sep 2001 13:33:53 -0700
  ...VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2001 7:37 AM Subject: Electrical Questions... > Volks, > Driving home last night I noticed that both my dash...
• Re: Solar Panel outdoor electrical connect
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sun, 26 Jun 2011 06:43:11 -0600
  Yes, I was unclear. I was referring to the 'waterproof cover.' Miguel Controversial, revolutionary signature line removed as requested........
• Re: Mystery Electrical Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 22:01:30 -0400
  My apologies, it's a 2.1L WB w/ digifant. I don't know what the hell I was thinking... -Steven
• Re: not my cheap 85 for sale in denver
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 9 Dec 2005 16:16:01 -0500
  It could also need the electrical portion of the ignition switch...not too hard to fix.
• Re: Electrical trivia number 3
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 31 May 2025 08:53:30 -0400
  ...Electrical trivia number 3 >> >> Hi listers, >> >> I have a mystery electrical switch on my 84 that is not on the 85. I = >> think it...
• Re: Solar Panel outdoor electrical connect
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Sun, 26 Jun 2011 22:26:45 -0700
  ...Solar Panel outdoor electrical connect > > Hi folks: > > Just finished putting together my solar panel, and MPPT controller > setup. My original plan was just to...
• Re: Learning Electricity Part Two
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 5 Apr 2009 18:49:46 -0300
  ...Therefore the >coulomb, rather than the ampere, was the SI base electrical unit. > >In 1960 the SI made the ampere the base unit.[5...
• Re: Correct use of Dielectric grease?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:22:06 -0400
  ...okay onto the part of the question that asked about electrical connections being hindered by the grease. all electrical connections rely on physical contact...
• Malfunctioning fuel guage
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Tue, 24 Apr 2001 11:21:07 -0400
  ...This leads me to believe it is more likely an electrical problem than a stuck or sticky float. Any suggestions on how to trouble...
• Re: Electrical pollution?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Olmstead
  Sat, 8 Jan 2005 07:35:10 -0800
  ...07, 2005 4:24 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Electrical pollution? I live in the Tennessee River Valley where almost all the...
• 87 Electrical Gremlin
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Boyd
  Mon, 2 Oct 2006 07:57:22 -0700
  My 87 has developed an annoying electrical problem. > > > Head light switch on. > > > If the dimmer switch is turned up, none of the dash guages...
• Re: Help! Electrical issue I need to solve in <3 hours!
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:54:32 -0400
  ...The switch itself bolts to the back of the lock cylinder and IIRC there's an electrical plug connector to connect it to the...
• suppressing electrical noise
  Historical mailing list - lp
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 16:19:30 -0700
  ...Anyway, are there any basic steps to take to suppress electrical noise in a Vanagon? - OR - Can a cheap, effective electrical filter be purchased...
• Re: A/C Blower Fans
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 16 Aug 2012 08:05:36 -0700
  Many of us have swapped those back and forth by dealing with the minor electrical connection difference. 86+ rear A/C uses 2 of...
• Re: 85 Vanagon - Ignition electrical switch
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 25 Mar 2006 20:39:26 -0500
  ...switch? > Are there two parts to an ignition switch: (1) mechanical where the key turns in ON/OFF and > (2) electrical part ($25) that...
• Re: Fuel tank removal disappointment
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Fri, 5 Sep 2003 04:41:00 -0400
  Do you have a digitool? Installing one would give you a clue about any electrical problems when it happens again. Bill
• Back Lit Digital Multi Meter $25 Canadian Tire
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 8 Feb 2013 11:41:05 -0800
  ...http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/6/Tools/2/Electrical/ElectricalTesters/PRD~0520055P/Mastercraft+Deluxe+Digital+Volt+Meter.jsp?locale=en I found it...
• electrical problem
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 21 May 1994 00:00:00 -0400 (EDT)
  Lee wrote yesterday that he is experiencing some electrical problems. Lee, You checked many items, but never seemed to suspect the starter. I had...
• Re: dielectric grease
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Mon, 6 Nov 1995 11:14:25 -0600 (MDT)
  ...It makes for a very good electrical connection because it conducts electricity. If you put it on a multi-connector plug it can cause...
• "Wanky" rear window wiper
  Historical mailing list - Mike Pedersen
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 10:35:28 -0800
  While we're on the topic of bad electricals and non-functioning rear wipers, let's combine the two... The rear wiper on my...
• How Long Running to Charge the Battery After Starting?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 9 Mar 2008 10:16:12 -0700
  Here is a question for the Vanagon electrical gurus out there. I've always been of the understanding that the folk wisdom of "If...
• Re: No High Beams
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 1 Oct 2009 18:35:39 -0400
  ...As they corrode, less metal is available to carry the electrical current (leading to higher resistance in the circuit.) Higher resistance means that some...
• Re: Electrical issue - 1987 Syncro GL
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 21 Apr 2004 00:10:11 -0600
  ...Electrical issue - 1987 Syncro GL > Hello all - > > I am having an electrical issue with my Syncro, and thought that perhaps > someone on the list...
• Bucking, runs rough, and more
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Mon, 8 Dec 2008 17:48:05 -0500
  ...1) Clean electrical connections & grounds. What I'm mostly looking for in the way of advice is the best way to clean electrical connections...
• Re: common electrical problems in vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:31:36 -0700
  ...Ground Cluster - under dash, left/driver side, > above fuse box. > push-on connectors become corroded/dirty > and fail to make consistent electrical contact. > > 2...
• Re: Vanagon Electrical Puzzle
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 22 Apr 2022 21:49:04 -0600
  ...heard of such? >> >> I’m hoping that 1 of Our Vanagon Electrical Wizards has the answer to this 1 ~ >> >> Temp 1 Sensor providing accurate...
• Re: '90 electric windows
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Wed, 14 Oct 2015 23:31:22 -0400
  Haha, Audi 5000 and simple electrical, good one... -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Dennis Haynes...
• Re: 1.9 > 2.1 cooling kit?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 2 Sep 2010 15:09:22 -0400
  ...Scott, I think that a total step-by-step recipe with part numbers for an electrical oil pressure gauge that doesn't disable the...
• Re: Needed: Power Mirror Switch Connector
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Fri, 5 Jun 2009 07:30:40 -0600
  ...I need to buy the > electrical connector that plugs into the controller switch that is located > in the driver side door. Does anyone know...
• Powering our vans electrically
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 20:07:09 -0700
  ...Seems to me this would power a van's electrical needs while camping without problems. I think it runs on air and bottled hydrogen...
• Re: Weird electrical problem
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 30 Oct 2023 09:00:33 -0700
  thank you Dennis, Will a new ignition switch and a new headlight switch fix the problem? - or even a new contact ring? dan
• Yellow electrical connectors - disregard previous
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Rogers
  Sun, 26 Jan 2014 10:20:17 -0500
  Good morning again, of course once you ask the question, you solve the problem. I figured out the connector covers. Thanks, Jeff
• Re: Bucking
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Darilek
  Mon, 11 Sep 2000 12:52:33 -0500
  The temp2 sensor fix is usually that it's not screwed in tight and thus not getting a good electrical ground.. Good Luck, Christopher...