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  • Re: Blinking oil pressure light
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sun, 6 Dec 2020 17:25:16 -0800
    ...I’ve installed this kit on two vans with good results: https://www.vancafe.com/KT-9981901-p/kt-9981901.htm Stuart From: Dan...
  • What happened with the DRL�s?(longish)
    Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
    Wed, 30 Dec 1998 19:30:27 +0100
    ...so now every FLAPS sells "don�t forget buzzers" or "low beam relay kits". Myself I think the idea is good, you spot cars...
  • Re: Starting system quirk - diagnosis help needed
    Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
    Mon, 17 Feb 2014 12:17:17 -0700
    ...For whatever reason those, you >>> can't install a relay kit in ( it won't disengage the starter, last I >>> heard >>> jay brown was...
  • Re: VW Vanagon newsgroup
    Historical mailing list - Robert Tommaselli
    Tue, 15 Jul 1997 14:50:18 -0400
    ...that kit? Who do I call? Heck I'm just about at sea level and I only get a 50 percent ignition rate out...
  • Re: Starter related question.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 18 Jul 2016 15:42:32 -0400
    ...I have done the GW LED light kit for all the exterior lights and I am very pleased. I tried sourcing these separately trying...
  • LED HeadLights for 86-91 was Head light mystery
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sun, 19 Jun 2022 10:03:50 -0600
    ...Only loss will be not having the lamps turn off while cranking or when the ignition is switched off. >> >> When adding relays to increase...
  • Re: Vana's Blues
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Fri, 21 Mar 2003 16:59:14 -0500
    ...Vana's Blues > > > My experience has been with all, repeat all, ignition parts go with OEM > Bosch. Nothing else works. > > YMMV> > > Mike > > On 3...
  • Re: Fixed: Won't Start in St. Helena, Napa County
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Tue, 2 Dec 2014 23:47:34 -1000
    ...got more comfortable digging around in the ignition. >> And Now I have a new coil, ignition wires, distributor cap and rotor, too. >> >> The fellow...
  • Re: Ignition Switch "Su" Power
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 26 Jan 2013 19:56:01 -0800
    I meant that to be insights into how better made and disigned systems are wired and fused.. and not about subaru tech specifically. it...
  • Re: [vanagon] Re: TIICO vs. CA
    Historical mailing list - Tim
    Wed, 21 Nov 2001 21:52:12 -0800
    ...One guy had this > huge butterfly shaped inductance sensor that couldn't pick out just the one > ignition wire that it was suppose to...
  • Re: Rostra All-Electronic Cruise Control--gROUP pURCHASE
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
    Fri, 28 Jun 2002 06:39:43 -0400
    ...an ignition amp from a SAAB 900T. You can also > > use their magnet drive kit. Still other options with some imagination. > > > > I wired up...
  • Re: Had to get towed last night
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Mon, 30 Apr 2007 21:48:40 -0700
    Gregor - Mark Drillock has kit the nail right on the head with this one. I'm currently on the road from So Cal to...
  • EUROPEAN PARTS SHIPMENT is in!!
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Thu, 7 Oct 1999 21:15:10 -0400
    ...It's nothing fancy, but a simple and inexpensive way to wire a second battery. Basically, it separates the two batteries when the ignition...
  • Re: Lost power while driving, now no start
    Historical mailing list - Jimmy Johnston
    Tue, 14 Oct 2014 18:44:23 -0400
    ...The ignition switch was replaced a year ago. I'm > leaning toward a bad ECU. Thoughts and guidance would be very much > appreciated. > > > Jimmy...
  • Re: Vanagon Carat - 1991
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:58:54 -0700
    ...of genuine Volkswagen Vanagon oil > filters), install new spark plugs, new ignition wires, distributor cap and > rotor finger, fuel hoses. All parts courtesy of...
  • Re: Well, selling the 71 bus
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Wed, 14 May 2008 09:05:01 -0700
    ...and throwout. > Upgraded SVDA distributor, new Bosch coil, new electronic ignition, new > wires, plugs. > Engine cooling flaps & thermostat tested and working, engine tin all...
  • Re: Engine stutters, tach nosedives. Then, just as suddenly, it's normal again.
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Sat, 28 Feb 2009 13:06:53 -0600
    I was really hoping to see duct tape and chicken wire, but pull ties aren't near as shade tree!!! Duct tape doesn't...
  • Re: 87 still not starting, need fuel pump advice
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
    Sat, 21 Jul 2007 13:43:04 -0500
    ...Is this possible or am I looking at a new tank now? I pushed a wire up into it about a foot and have...
  • Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Sun, 6 Sep 2009 21:32:35 -0500
    ...kit they >>keep always available in their diva...er van. >> >>What's in yours? Duct tape, WD40 and what else? > >--> Soft iron wire, either...
  • Re: Lost power while driving, now no start
    Historical mailing list - Robert Ueltzen
    Tue, 14 Oct 2014 16:40:14 -0700
    ...The ignition switch was replaced a year ago. I'm >> leaning toward a bad ECU. Thoughts and guidance would be very much >> appreciated. >> >> >> Jimmy...
  • Re: Distributor Cap and Rotor, Leads, Timing
    Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
    Thu, 7 Sep 2017 14:55:54 -0400
    ...or what is often called a cracked cap. > The real original ignition wires could last for many years/miles and some > are still in...
  • Re: Dual Battery Relay - Part 2 (long)
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Sun, 31 Jan 1999 18:35:24 -0800
    ...It is interesting to me that in some of the previous posts discussing the wire size and relay amp ratings, it was mentioned that...
  • Re: Vanagon Carat - 1991
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 15 Oct 2021 15:52:45 -0500
    ...of genuine Volkswagen Vanagon oil > filters), install new spark plugs, new ignition wires, distributor cap and > rotor finger, fuel hoses. All parts courtesy of...
  • Re: Starter related question.
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Mon, 18 Jul 2016 14:42:13 -0300
    ...The fog lights are already on their own switch (though I want to replace them with LED lamps and key them off the ignition...
  • Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 6 Sep 2009 20:31:57 -0400
    ...kit they >keep always available in their diva...er van. > >What's in yours? Duct tape, WD40 and what else? --> Soft iron wire, either...
  • Re: Well, selling the 71 bus
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 13 May 2008 20:25:28 -0700
    ...and throwout. > Upgraded SVDA distributor, new Bosch coil, new electronic ignition, new > wires, plugs. > Engine cooling flaps & thermostat tested and working, engine tin all...
  • Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 16 Nov 2013 11:28:52 -0500
    ...It all depends on the relays and wires. You need properly rated relays and wires to keep the 400 watts from burning something. The...
  • Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
    Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
    Mon, 7 Sep 2009 17:59:19 -0700
    ...chassis has 145k > miles). > Transmission drained and refilled (manual transmission). > I've redone all the ignition parts -- plugs, points, rotor, cap, wires. > New air...
  • Re: Vanagon Carat - 1991
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:58:07 -0700
    ...of genuine Volkswagen Vanagon oil > filters), install new spark plugs, new ignition wires, distributor cap and > rotor finger, fuel hoses. All parts courtesy of...
  • Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer Checking engine grounding1
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 10 Nov 2015 19:23:20 -0800
    ...They also replaced the engine ground strap and he recommended that I run a 6 ga wire from each head to the case, and...
  • Re: Fwd: Re: ECU Testing
    Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
    Sun, 12 Jul 2015 12:26:34 -0700
    ...that some folks might've soldered the Shoe Box > connector wires to > existing wires at ECU connector. But looking at this Digijet ECU image...
  • Brushes? Re: Hot start problem
    Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
    Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:11:02 -0800
    ...I'm guessing that my > remaining problem is the wire that controls the engagement of the solenoid > switch. I guess it could also be...
  • Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Mon, 7 Sep 2009 19:04:54 -0700
    ...chassis has 145k >> miles). >> Transmission drained and refilled (manual transmission). >> I've redone all the ignition parts -- plugs, points, rotor, cap, wires. >> New air...
  • Re: The drama continues -> Both low beams burnt out at same time?
    Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
    Mon, 20 Oct 2008 07:30:29 -0700
    ...Other modifications (that I know of, all were installed by the previous owner): * Headlight relay kit (mentioned in original email) * Aftermarket CD stereo (Alpine...
  • Re: Misfire when coasting?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 2 Jul 2011 17:41:00 -0700
    ...second...ignition system ..everything about it, coil, wires, igniter , hall sender etc. etc. etc. etc. and then, finally .. and only after those two areas...
  • Re: Big empty space just forward of Passenger Side brake light
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Fri, 21 Feb 2020 19:59:20 -0500
    ...Spare parts could go in there too (ignition switch, spare fuel pump and filter, some wire.....). It's a big volume of unused space...
  • Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:33:38 -0700
    ...volt meter 6 feet of #12 red wire 6 feet of #12 black wire 4 each of crimp on insulated ends, blue color, 1...
  • Subaru engine swap list??, and FS 1.9l engine complete
    Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
    Tue, 10 Mar 1998 16:29:41 -0400
    ...Complete ignition/wire/FI/intake/vac system removed with 8 bolts, easy direct access. Well designed from build and maintainance point of view IMHO...
  • Re: premature battery death or just not enough use? Flat spot on starter?
    Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
    Mon, 31 Oct 2005 18:03:44 -0800
    ...a lot of wire to and from the > battery to > starter to ignition switch and age on that length of wire could > explain the...
  • Engine build and other things, part 3
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 29 Apr 1995 18:52:35 -0700
    ...There is just too much load here for the switch alone, and I can use like, 10 gauge wire for the ignition circuit. Ignition...
  • Re: Stuck in Alturas with electrical mystery
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Sun, 23 Sep 2007 23:08:24 -0700
    ...The voltage of that wire is the one that determines if your alternator light should come on or not. With the ignition key turned...
  • Re: Lost power while driving, now no start
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Tue, 14 Oct 2014 19:07:41 -0400
    ...The ignition switch was replaced a year ago. I'm > > leaning toward a bad ECU. Thoughts and guidance would be very much > > appreciated. > > > > > > Jimmy...
  • Re: Starter related question.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 18 Jul 2016 11:56:55 -0400
    ...The ignition switch design in our Vanagons basically goes all the way back to the 70's with the beetle turning off the headlights...
  • Re: STRANDED
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
    Wed, 2 Apr 2014 23:23:42 -0400
    ...The other end of that red wire goes to the alternator wiring stud where it joins another red wire that carries the battery power...
  • Re: Lost power while driving, now no start
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Tue, 14 Oct 2014 15:27:31 -1000
    ...The ignition switch was replaced a year ago. I'm >> leaning toward a bad ECU. Thoughts and guidance would be very much >> appreciated. >> >> >> Jimmy...
  • Re: Victor Reinz brand front main seal from engine gasket kit?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 24 Jul 2004 20:58:36 -0400
    ...Victor Reinz brand front main seal from engine gasket kit? Has anybody tried this front main seal for 86-9X 2.1l wtrbxer that...
  • Re: [vanagon] Re: TIICO vs. CA
    Historical mailing list - B Logan
    Wed, 21 Nov 2001 14:00:51 -0800
    ...One guy had this > huge butterfly shaped inductance sensor that couldn't pick out just the one > ignition wire that it was suppose to...
  • Re: Audible Coolant alarm opinions
    Historical mailing list - steve meassick
    Sat, 3 Mar 2018 02:29:19 +0000
    ...If the output of the alternator is either low, or open (broken wire), the second relay in not active and the buzzer sounds. Steve...
  • Re: Lost power while driving, now no start
    Historical mailing list - Jimmy Johnston
    Tue, 14 Oct 2014 19:57:47 -0400
    ...The ignition switch was replaced a year ago. I'm > >> leaning toward a bad ECU. Thoughts and guidance would be very much > >> appreciated. > >> > >> > >> Jimmy...
  • Re: What to keep on hand to not be stranded
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Wed, 24 Oct 2012 08:40:58 -0400
    ...I had also bought a set of plug wires and plugs as they were suspect but the MH seemed to be running well so...
  • article: Alternator Charging Systems (long)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 14 Jun 95 10:30:51 CDT
    ...Proper wire size is essential. Use a wire chart (available in The RV Handbook from TL Enterprices, (800) 234-3450) when selecting the appropriate...
  • Re: Blinking oil pressure light
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Mon, 7 Dec 2020 09:28:45 -0500
    ...I’ve installed this kit on two vans with good results: > https://www.vancafe.com/KT-9981901-p/kt-9981901.htm > > > > Stuart > > > > From: Dan...
  • Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer Checking engine grounding1
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 14 Nov 2015 09:21:15 -0500
    ...Just think of audio humming with unbalance circuits or alternator and ignition noises to your radio. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
  • Re: vanagon fire
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Sun, 16 Feb 2014 03:59:56 -0600
    ...The are available in kits from a number of our vendors listed on Vanagon.com. I happened to get mine from Jay Brown. He...
  • Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Mon, 7 Sep 2009 14:29:25 -0400
    ...I've redone all the ignition parts -- plugs, points, rotor, cap, wires. New air filter. New fuel injection lines (they were part of the...
  • Re: Big empty space just forward of Passenger Side brake light
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 22 Feb 2020 23:22:45 +0000
    ...Spare parts could go in there too (ignition switch, spare fuel pump and filter, some wire.....).  It's a big volume of unused space...
  • Re: ISC troubleshooting
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:23:16 -0800
    ...R/BK = 12v from STARTER R/W = 12v from ignition switch ON W/Y = Power Steering (12v on pressure switch close) BR = Ground GY...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 23 Jun 2016 to 24 Jun 2016 (#2016-207)
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Robinson
    Sun, 26 Jun 2016 13:03:35 +0200
    ...GOWESTY AFM no start problem > > O2 Green wire to braided wire with ignition on is .44 VDC is this correct ? H= > ope fully I...
  • Re: Installed new clutch, "used-in-good-condition,recently-rebuilt transmission, and, now, "no start."
    Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
    Wed, 5 Jun 2002 09:39:24 -0700
    ...any components, I tagged all the wires and > > connections. The > > > battery is charged. to capacity. The ignition switch is operating > > as it > > > has, previously...
  • Victor Reinz brand front main seal from engine gasket kit?
    Historical mailing list - dgak sdfhkasjfh
    Fri, 23 Jul 2004 23:10:34 -0700
    Has anybody tried this front main seal for 86-9X 2.1l wtrbxer that comes in the engine gasket kit that costs about $100...