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• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
  Thu, 9 Oct 2008 20:18:44 -0700
  ...no flash = ecu is not firing the injectors. --SAME AS LED TEST THOUGH RIGHT? why do you think you have fuel pressure ? --PRESSURE GAUGE...
• Re: My Vanagon's blinking coolant light problem vs other peoples'---it all blends together
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 12 Dec 2014 12:54:06 -0800
  ...That is where they went wrong IMHO, sharing the same flashing light between 2 warning functions. The added function relies on an added "relay...
• Re: Dang driver lowbeam and front driver turnsignal
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 6 Jan 2017 20:05:26 -0500
  ...The 4 way flasher is not an > independent circuit. The flasher will not flash unless it sees enough > current being drawn for two bulbs...
• Bad ground. WAS; Hmm. Headlights don't ...
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:39:33 -0800
  ...Headlights don't ... > usually when the ignition switch is why the head lights don't work, > high beam flashing still works. > That function also...
• Re: Radiator Fan Keeps Coming On
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Shelander
  Tue, 20 Jun 2000 20:01:01 PDT
  ...This should prevent the van from beginning to overheat, at which point the red light in the temp gauge will start blinking furiously. If...
• Re: '87 Westy Question For Guys With IR Thermometers
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 10:56:08 -0700
  ...If it is on the LED, what real temperature is it supposed to be? They are supposed to start flashing at 115C, but after...
• odd stalling/rich running-revisited
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 4 Nov 2007 19:54:21 -0500
  ...That seems the logical point, i'm fairly certain its fuel related. Just before this problem miraculously occurred, "Seafoam" was added to the tank...
• Re: Paint Code
  Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
  Wed, 5 Sep 2007 19:16:26 +0000
  ...I would swear I saw it at some point, but > > when I need it I > > > can't find it. > > > > > > Any help? > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Jake > > 1984 Vanagon...
• Re: Bad ground. WAS; Hmm. Headlights don't ...
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 14 Nov 2010 23:03:37 -0800
  ...Headlights don't ... >> >> >> usually when the ignition switch is why the head lights don't work, >>> high beam flashing still works. >>> That function also...
• Re: advice on new propane tank
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 22 Mar 2017 14:29:57 -0400
  ...the point of containing an explosive mixture before you can use it or the >> first time you light something it could flash back through...
• Re: Vanagons are too cool?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:36:36 -0700
  ...Everywhere we went people waved, gave thumbs up, or flashed > peace signs. I understand that seeing 10 vans in a row is unusual and...
• Re: Help Audi Cabrio Gremlins (No vanagon Content)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 16:37:02 -0800
  ...The light is always > flashing for the conv. top and sometimes does not go > up or down. The radio turns on by itself when...
• Re: Westy Fridge Conversion questions
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 19 Sep 2012 08:49:14 -0700
  ...But the point here is that if you have skinny wire feeding the reefer, resistive losses will cause the voltage at the reefer to...
• :) Opel wide and say BLEURGH.
  Historical mailing list - P.J. Kenny
  Mon, 23 Jan 1995 01:57:06 GMT
  ...As realisation dawned, the bushrat >shouted "Mind that Audi!!!" (typical of a bushrat even >when his life is flashing before him to think only...
• Re: Another Vanagon Burns Up
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 2 Apr 2005 01:08:40 +1200
  ...When the metal lid gets hot enough for flashover the paint on it will ignite, unless it first chars to the point where the...
• Re: ECS-malfunction indicator light
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 1 Dec 2006 08:23:55 -0800
  No point in connecting them. Some models (89?) have the extra light on the dash that connects to the ECU pin 20. If yours...
• Re: 90 cooling problem
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 04:02:27 -0400
  ...If you see the reservoir tank gaining coolant (higher level) it points > the the gasket problem. > > This happened to my westy when it was...
• I hate you Meeses to pieces
  Historical mailing list - T. HOEKMAN
  Mon, 19 Sep 1994 15:33:19 PDT
  ...I had a mouse experience that may shed a light on the probable entry point of the little critters at least for Vanagons. On...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 8 Jun 2017 to 9 Jun 2017 (#2017-223)
  Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
  Mon, 12 Jun 2017 12:41:11 -0400
  ...Point being that if you're > are willing and able to get under your van with a flashlight -- ** never > with the van supported by...
• New oil data
  Historical mailing list
  16 Oct 92 20:36:56 GMT
  ...Notice that the pour point is for all practical purposes, no better than the Mobil 1 15W-50. (actually, it's not as good...
• Re: Anyone have experience with Vanaru turnkey/Bostig engine swaps?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 5 May 2011 17:19:17 -0400
  ...The price point of ~ 10k is a little >> daunting. >> >> The Bostig is appealing from the price point ~ $7k but there seems >> to be a...
• Re: Spotlight
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 11 Nov 2010 18:25:25 -0700
  ...I was merely pointing out the bling of a remote >> controlled spotligh. Also, what >> would I do when there was nothing to repair on...
• Names for our loved ones
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Jul 1995 04:08:55 -0400
  ...After I took ownership and climbed into the drivers seat for the first time, like a flash of lighting a name hit me. "Louise...
• EV Storage Containers
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 09 Aug 1996 15:41:47 -0500 (EST)
  ...Anyway, to the point. As I was shopping for food, etc. for the expidition I came across a couple of "Jumbo Utility Containers" Size...
• Re: Beelzebub and The IGNITION LIGHT
  Historical mailing list - thetrans
  Fri, 8 May 1998 09:10:04 -0400
  ...This flashing light at start-up is NOT an >"IGNITION LIGHT". > >There is no such thing, it doesn't exist. It is purely made...
• Re: 90 cooling problem
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 08:30:59 -0400
  ...After I >stopped the engine I could hear pressure noises (what sounded like fluid >shifting around as the engine cooled off) > >Does this point...
• Re: 82 Failed CA Smog Test- help!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 20:55:41 -0700
  ...If the machine that was counting "sparks" thinks it's counting coil/cap flashes but it's really counting cap/plug flashes, then it...
• Re: The winner is Mark Drillock, was: Hmm. Headlights don't ...
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 14 Nov 2010 23:00:25 -0800
  ...I > think, > the main point was that the ground wires are common to both headlights > while > the power supply is separate. That explains why...
• Re: Fraydaye -- What Was Your Favourite Westy Moment This Week?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 13 Sep 2012 23:05:41 -0700
  ...Jetta flashed me a peace sign and > kids playing football stopped play to point and wave! > > > ________________________________ > From: Gabriel Hourtouat <ghourtouat@GMAIL.COM> > To: vanagon...
• Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
  Historical mailing list - Ellen
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 16:52:58 -0800
  ...would be like not having a flashlight or head lamp along. I think> I've made my point. I hope it has some impact...
• Re: Boiling Point
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sun, 9 Jan 2000 17:56:28 -0500
  ...one is the boiling point of your coolant, and one is the pressure tolerance of your overflow-regulating cap on the expansion tank. If...
• Idea for engine-fire warning/control system, just use the sniff test
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 3 Aug 2004 09:34:58 -0700
  Most fuel related engine fire have a long period of sepage before something gives to the point of causing a fire. A good habit...
• Re: A little weeping at Clutch Slave Cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 29 Feb 2020 17:41:07 -0800
  ...Being older and wiser, my instincts seem to point toward replacing that Slave Cylinder NOW while it is easy on home turf. It will...
• Re: Long coolant lines and gas tank install done ... see the video
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sun, 18 Jul 2010 20:05:13 -0400
  ...I'd push from one end, crawl to the other to look with the flashlight and say to myself, "OK, just move it down...
• Re: Headlight switch help
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 2 Jan 2005 20:09:12 -0600
  ...I took the entire pod out and used a flash > light and > found the screw sitting in there. I now use a magnetized screw...
• Re: Wonky temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 3 May 2015 23:06:54 -0400
  ...Until you have that, there's no point worrying about the rest of the system. Once you get to that point you add the...
• Re: aux back up light installed
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 1 Jun 2011 21:55:27 -0700
  ...but I usually take a flashlight and lay it on the ground (near my preferred stopping spot) pointing toward my side-view mirror. Usually...
• Re: aux back up light installed
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 2 Jun 2011 07:02:26 -0700
  ...in the rear view > mirrors ) .. > > and hey ...you might want to flash someone following you too closely with > very bright headlights.. > but it is...
• Re: More abuse from the dash gremlins
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 2 Mar 2009 10:47:05 -0600
  ...Over this winter, on cold days, temp >> needle went nuts and temp LED flashed until car was warmed up. >> >> Replace the temp "relay" and...
• Re: oil light question
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 1 Jan 2014 11:30:59 -0500
  ...This is not like a flashing you get with low oil pressure on an older car at a very low idle. > I have revved...
• Re: Preliminary...Headlight weirdness? (long)
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 09:14:34 -0600
  ...When I pulled into our > barnyard, > I tried the 'flash the lamps' quick pull of the stalk and no > lights...So > this new problem...
• Fuel and temp gauges - wacky
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sat, 30 May 2009 22:01:07 -0500
  ...The temp warning light always flashes for a few seconds at startup, as normal, and has never come on. when the temp gauge goes...
• Re: Listee is Car Talk genius?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 10:46:06 -0800
  ...battery as long as we could, even to the point of using a flashlight in place of headlights. I now know what the earliest...
• Re: Change a VW Fan Belt In 5 Seconds?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:17:49 -0500
  ...off and nothing but a screwdriver -- I give it five points for flash, > minus four for danger and minus five for usefulness. > > Yrs, > David >
• Re: What is this connector??
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 06:17:11 -0700
  ...In any case I couldn't tell where it came from at a point. It really bothered me for awhile, but not having any...
• Re: Frydaye Follies -Inspections, Paper, Flushes
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 31 Oct 2003 13:30:52 -0800
  ...Worker - frustrated to the point of stammering: "Would, would, > would you > just please just SHOW me.....!" > Friend - with twinkle flashing wickedly: "Sure, be glad...
• 91 w/ Engine Kaput-need advice
  Historical mailing list - Son Of A Vanagon
  Wed, 31 Mar 2004 08:59:21 -0800
  ...I see a white cloud behind me, oil warming buzzer comes flashing on, one minute later I am on the side of the road...
• Re: Where to start when signal lights don't work?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 27 Oct 2022 22:47:08 -0400
  ...Disengage Emergency Flasher switch. On workbench, spray electrical Contact Cleaner into switch internals. Actuate switch 20 times. Spray another shot inside switch. Actuate another...
• Re: H4 European Headlight report
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 13 May 2009 10:56:49 -0400
  ...flashed us. �With the H4 lights you get a bunch more light on the road >> with low beams and no one is flashing you...
• Re: Timing 2.1l WBX
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:02:46 -0800
  ...how old or non-Bosch are your plug wires ? The timing light missing a few flashes makes me wonder about plug wires, and a...
• Re: Vanagon autobody question
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 20 Sep 2004 14:18:13 +1200
  ...Of course rust will be free to resume at the welds... >I believe the vw body metal has a flash plating on it before...
• Re: Vanagon Dash removal Video (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sun, 4 Feb 2007 12:34:23 -0800
  ...The pointers on frame rate etc. are much appreciated. I know your question was directed at David but..... The original issue: some listers couldn...
• Re: Midnight Repairs/Vanagon Props
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 25 Dec 2011 12:58:23 -0600
  ...It got to the point where he would send permission before I > > > remembered that it was time to ask. We lost Bob a year...
• alternator problem solved?
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Mon, 24 Mar 1997 19:04:47 -0600
  ...As a refresher, 1) alternator & O2 light began coming on intermittently 2) after a week of flashing lights, van had to be jumped off...
• Re: ?? SA Engine Conversion ??
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Mon, 18 Jun 2001 00:45:46 -0700
  ...There has been road rage, but limited largely to flashing lights and pointing the index finger to the forehead as a sign to a...
• Re: This GoWesty is really starting to annoy me....
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:48:42 -0700
  ...If I had the bucks I'd buy one in a flash! I could spend my time building guitar and maybe even a double...
• RE: 1986 Vangon Cylinder head leaks - repair / Vanagon parts
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Tue, 22 Oct 96 09:34:24 UT
  ...warning light flashing (!) so I pulled over & stopped - noticed a stream of coolant coming from the passenger side head :-( The engine had not overheated...
• Re: Ethanol
  Historical mailing list - H Steven Dolan
  Mon, 7 Nov 1994 21:59:54 -0800 (PST)
  ...In addition, while BTU/lb is very important, a factor called "flash point" is also vital. Alcohols, despite (or perhaps because of) their lower...
• Re: headlight alignment parts, headlight replacement
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 15:38:35 -0700
  ...Before the trendy, fashionable, kewl, blinkbling headlights the world seemed satisfied with more mundane but less flashy lighting solutions. The vanagon has a unique...
• Re: electrical problem
  Historical mailing list - Mark
  Thu, 4 Feb 2010 15:20:12 -0500
  ...I'm thinking ECU at this point, but have no idea. Let me know if you figure this out - and I'll do the...