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Re: Will not start question
Historical mailing list - ROBERT O UELTZEN
Fri, 20 Jul 2007 22:47:39 -0700
Along with all the other possibilities mentioned, you might check the ignition switch. I was having an intermittent no start and engine dying condition...
Re: Alternative to locking gas cap?
Historical mailing list - David Milo
Sat, 15 Aug 2009 08:28:44 -0400
...Page 7 of my 1990/1991 Vanagon/Transporter owners manual states: "Key A (the black vinyl covered ignition key) is used for the ignition...
Re: Turbo Muffler, Jacobs Ign, Snake Oil
Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
Thu, 30 Apr 1998 13:39:51 EDT
...that ever since the start of the catalytic > converter era, engine designers have been FORCED to include high-energy, > solid-state ignition systems on...
Fw: SOS - Vanagon ignition switch R & R - update
Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
Fri, 31 Mar 2006 21:09:03 -0500
...1985 Vanagon ignition switch? OK....I "got serious" and got it off.....just needed to persuasion..... Now I may have a real problem.....Comparing...
Re: solenoid vs ignition switch for non-start
Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
Mon, 9 Apr 2007 14:52:43 -0500
That was happening to me, got a new part put in the ignition, still happened. I then cleaned all the grounds in my engine...
Re: Ignition Switch? (Update)
Historical mailing list - Stephen Cebula
Sat, 3 Oct 2009 11:40:21 -0700
Thanks for your replies.� I was able to change out the ignition switch quite easily.� Only one problem...it still won't start.� I...
Re: Electrical Nightmare?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Michal
Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:25:44 -0500
...I'll get an ignition switch. The page that links off of vanagonauts for this is busted. URL gives me a 404 page not...
replacing ignition switch
Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
Fri, 15 Jun 2001 12:24:39 -0700
Has anyone out there had experience replacing an ignition switch? I started to following Ken's instructions on his website. But then I got...
Changing ignition switch, mechanical ??
Historical mailing list - Matt Faust
Wed, 14 Apr 2004 09:59:10 -0700
I need to replace the mechanical portion of my ignition switch. The little cast finger that activates the electrical portion broke off. Right now...
Hard start relay..........tips from someone who has used it.
Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
Mon, 28 Jun 2004 07:00:40 -0400
...On a few vans, a PO had spliced into the ignition switch pigtail for a radio, and did a crappy job,m thus causing...
Re: Have you worked on a headlight switch?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 30 Mar 2000 11:58:03 -0500
...If you don't have power on the X terminal with ignition switch on, the problem lies with the ignition switch or wiring from...
Hall sender + ignition control unit electronics
Historical mailing list - tinker man
Sun, 17 Jun 2012 21:37:28 +0300
Just wondering - what electronics do the hall sender and the ignition control unit contain? I want this info to be better able to diagnose...
Re: replacing ignition cylinder
Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
Thu, 25 Aug 2005 10:15:57 -0500
Be aware that there are very few failures in the ignition cylinder. Most of the time a worn key is the culprit. A correctly...
Re: Intermittent ignition delay when turning key
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 21 Apr 1999 08:06:44 -0700
...Intermittent ignition delay when turning key >Hello, I have a delay in my'84's ignition when turing the key. Sometimes, >especially after travelling...
Re: [T2] Electronic ignition opposed to points & condenser
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Thu, 21 Mar 2002 13:38:59 -0500
I have a used Pertronix electronic ignition setup for sale complete with "flamethrower" coil. I was going to put it on eBay but p...
Re: WTH!! First it headlights, now wipers
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 4 Feb 2011 16:23:44 -0500
...Can anyone confirm for me that wiper >problems are ignition switch related?? Am I going to immediately get to >install that ignition switch too...
Re: No start/ Yes spark II
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Thu, 3 Nov 2011 08:23:53 -0700
...The only role the ignition switch plays in this is to provide power on a black wire from the key back to the ignition...
Re: replacing ignition switch
Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
Fri, 15 Jun 2001 13:33:44 -0700
It's pretty easy to remove the ignition switch. All you have to do is drill the hole right in the spot that the...
Re: electrical question - ignition switch
Historical mailing list - neil N
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:27:29 -0700
...There is a "short cut" in the archives about ignition switch replacement. Easier/faster than Bentley procedure. It may help with lock replacement. Cheers...
Re: WTB: Ignition switch and camper sunroof (transparent)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:17:59 -0800
...do you mean 'ignition lock and cylinder with key'.........or do you mean the electrical part of the ignition switch ? You probably mean the...
Re: solenoid vs ignition switch for non-start
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Mon, 9 Apr 2007 10:42:27 -0700
...solenoid vs ignition switch for non-start > On 4/9/07, Richard A Jones <jones@colorado.edu> wrote: >> >> When I turn the ignition switch...
Re: Generic ignition coil on 1.9?
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sat, 19 Nov 2016 17:46:21 -0700
...said to only use Bosch ignition coils- mine is just > one of those goofy yellow generic ones...primary ignition wire off of that > coil...
Re: ignition switch-- how to article
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:33:46 -0700
...Unfortunately, I think this particular ignition switch was > faulty, and I'm now having more problems than I ever started with. So much > for...
'71 wiring harness sources?
Historical mailing list
Thu, 5 May 94 12:29:36 EST
I'm thinking of replacing the wiring harness in my '71 Westy as previous owners have really hacked it up, including the ignition switch...
Re: Turbo power (almost)
Historical mailing list - Sami Dakhlia
Sat, 13 Apr 1996 14:58:44 -0500 (CDT)
...I also *speculate* that this must be at very high rpm, like 5,400 or 6,000 rpm, where the stock ignition system becomes...
Re: Have you worked on a headlight switch?
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Fri, 31 Mar 2000 04:05:53 +0200
Mike Finkbiner wrote: > Interestingly enough, they work even with the > ignition off. Previously, when I turned the ignition off, the parking > lights stayed on...
Headlight swtich diagnostics?
Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:20:16 -0800
...with ignition off + headlight switch on, three LEDs in the dashboard glow. With engine running + headlight switch off - normal. Engine running + headlight switch on...
Re: Ignition Cables, unplugging from distributor
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 25 Aug 2012 01:03:50 -0400
...Pulling a wire allows a very high voltage to build up in the ignition system, overstressing components in both secondary and primary sides. VW...
Re: stereo wiring
Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
Mon, 10 Jun 2002 09:10:27 -0330
...one for the "terminal always supplied > with power regardless of ignition position" and one for the "terminal > controlled by the ignition switch." I figured...
electronic ignition?
Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
Tue, 5 Nov 96 19:26:38 EST
Hey all, I was under the impression that all Vanagons came with Hall effect electronic ignition stuff but poking around the engine compartment on...
Re: Van turns but won't fire
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Thu, 5 Sep 2002 21:53:39 -0700
...If you have electronic ignition, forget the points/condenser. Could then also be Hall sender and/or ignition module or shorting Hall sender wires...
Headlight relay setup not working in 89 Westy
Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
Thu, 6 May 2004 21:18:41 EDT
...I followed the instructions without problems until I got to the part where I have to access wires exiting the ignition. Both the kit...
Re: No Start Scenario
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 11 Mar 2015 14:44:45 -0700
...Assuming ignition was off, that is correct; you should not see + power at FP 86 > So, what does the fact that I do NOT...
/f Blink'n Ignition Light (the definitive answer)
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Fri, 8 May 1998 13:53:43 -0400
...The key to the solution was in realizing that whereas the stink'n blink'n ignition light has no relationship with the ignition operation...
Re: No spark, no hall juice, tech help request.
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Thu, 23 Oct 2003 21:05:25 -0700
...If a 1.9, the hall voltage comes from the ignition module which is supplied by the 12 volts from the key switch lead...
88 GL - manual tranny - fail to start
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Tue, 3 Jun 2014 17:06:36 -0500
...Came back out, key in the ignition, ignition on - check idiot lights, listen for fuel pump to pressurize the fuel system, key to start...
Re: Making keys
Historical mailing list - jbange
Mon, 15 Nov 2004 08:11:17 -0800
...If you had a different key for the ignition, you're looking at a new ignition lock. John Bange '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger"
Re: (Symptoms) No Start, Hesitate at Start
Historical mailing list - alfred bagdan
Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:39:59 -0700
I had a similar problem recently, replaced the ignition module and that fixed it. Alfred 85 Westy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Keith Hughes" <keithahughes@QWEST...
Looking for Ignition Harness for 87 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:46:19 -0400
...This is the black plug that connects to the ignition switch. If you can help me out please email me with cost. -- Thanks, Ken...
Key in ignition to power radio
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:17:12 -0700
I found the wire that powers up when the key is stuck in the ignition (but not turned) and I'm planning on using...
ignition key sticks
Historical mailing list - Rob McGee
Thu, 26 Sep 1996 20:47:52 -0600
Suddenly, my ignition key doesn't want to turn some times when I try to start my '85 Westy. The weather here has suddenly...
Fw: !.9 L TD is in...Tomorrow ignition...
Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
Fri, 8 Aug 1997 11:37:34 -0700
...Vanagon <Vanagon@gerry.sdsc.edu> > Subject: !.9 L TD is in...Tomorrow ignition... > Date: Thursday, August 07, 1997 6:02 PM > > Well List, > Finally...
Re: Ignition electrical question
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 30 Oct 2000 08:56:25 -0500
Er...what pin on the panel connector? d At 06:29 10/28/2000, puzerewski wrote: >rigged a wire from #15 on the ignition...
Toggle Off Switch
Historical mailing list - Mark C
Fri, 10 Nov 2006 15:05:14 -0800
...then I guess the thing to do would be to make a toggle off switch in the kick panel that requires using the ignition...
Re: Fuel pressure too high
Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
Mon, 5 Mar 2018 07:39:04 -0800
...Could be > ignition switch, 15-circuit wire to coil positive, coil, ignition driver > module on 1.9l, ECU on 2.1l, idle stab module...
MORE info Re: headlights not working after towing???
Historical mailing list - David Most
Thu, 31 Jul 2003 20:42:38 -0600
...It does blink, however, with the ignition on. I seem to remember that it should blink whether or not the ignition is on. In...
Re: Glove box, Key
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Thu, 29 Sep 2016 17:53:01 -0700
My ignition key works on the gas cap - so I am thinking the answer is yes to your question. Bruce On Thu, Sep 29...
80 vanagon CA emission"gremlins "
Historical mailing list
Sun, 26 Jan 1997 11:40:18 -0800
I've posted a few notes on my ongoing problems witm the ignition . I'm wondering if there is a way to check the...
Re: Wiper Failure (again) X-switch for ignition
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 5 Mar 2011 22:35:34 -0800
...Turned the wipers on, jiggled the ignition switch > vigorously - > and the wipers started working. Can't get any plainer that the switch > has gone...
Re: "Headlights On" Warning Chimes? (fwd)
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 26 Sep 2002 15:27:24 -0400
At 02:48 PM 9/26/2002, Matthew Pollard wrote: >relay off of the light swtich and ignition key switch thing would be the...
Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 23 Jul 2007 20:18:21 -0400
...The pump not turning on when the ignition is switched on is not always a failure. It is an ignition pulse that operates it...
Re: '87 Syncro Westie Starting problems
Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
Tue, 26 Aug 1997 02:00:27 UT
While the starter solenoid may be one place to check, also consider the ignition / starter switch itself. If the "start" position is making intermittent...
Re: Which tachometer? 400-1300Hz or 800-2400Hz
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Sun, 1 May 2011 19:33:16 -0400
...6,8 cylinder application engines with standard >coil ignitions, most square wave electronic control ignitions >with tachometer output terminal, and alternators with "w" >tachometer...
Re: Ignition Switch Replacement-Not Amused-Even More!
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Mon, 11 Oct 2010 17:00:26 +0000
...OK, the two connectors are marked "P" and "S", plus I just reread the procedure, I didn't have the key in the ignition...
solenoid vs ignition switch for non-start
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Mon, 9 Apr 2007 10:25:48 -0600
...When I turn the ignition switch to "on" I get dash lights and hear the fuel pump run for a few seconds. Then if...
Re: Ignition switch recommendations.
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Sun, 7 Nov 2010 09:59:50 -0800
...and Bays, work on a Vanagon? John LiMBO David says" The ignition switch *is* a highly stressed component, somewhat like the light switch. If...
fuel pump relay?
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Fri, 2 Apr 1999 15:36:33 -0800
...interrupt rather than an ignition interrupt.(My theory being that every thief knows where to look for the ignition wires and how to jump...
Allison Ignition still there?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 11 Jun 2001 23:47:18 -0500
I've been trying to locate Allison Ignition to get a system for my Westy. Anybody know if they're still out there doing...
Rotor...
Historical mailing list - Tom Graves
Sun, 17 Mar 2002 18:04:50 -0800
...Different birds entirely.California has electronic ignition, 49-state has conventional points & condensor. Electronic ignition helped get lower emissions and gave better driveability, too...
Re: locking gas cap
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 16 Sep 2010 14:04:58 -0700
yeah, this is exactly why you don't want the gas cap key to be the ignition key also. gas station attendants could easily...