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  • Re: Cruise Control
    Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
    Sat, 13 Sep 2008 22:42:44 -0700
    ...I made a Y-pigtail for the negative side of the coil to plug in the Blue wire in the engine compartment. (Tiico harness...
  • Re: 1988 Vanagon GL tintop
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 15 Feb 2016 10:29:22 -0500
    ...1988 Vanagon GL tintop > > Today the new (to me) ECU with Shoebox Monitor pigtail, arrived. > Took,it to the shop and the mechanic there...
  • Re: Brake light circuit current with trailer, WAS: Re: No High Beams
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:39:21 -0700
    ...I think it's fair to say that if there was a >>>>> momentary short or glitch in the trailer pigtail or wiring, the >>>>> converter...
  • Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems-Sensors
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 3 May 2013 01:16:20 -0400
    ...Only the length of the pigtail differentiates them. >>> >>>
  • Re: Weird idle problem continues
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sat, 18 Oct 2014 13:51:09 -0700
    ...A good auto parts store will have the connector and pigtail wires, maybe the Help or Cal-Term board. GM uses the same connectors...
  • Re: Brake light circuit current with trailer, WAS: Re: No High Beams
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:17:33 -0700
    ...I think it's fair to say that if there was a > momentary short or glitch in the trailer pigtail or wiring, the converter...
  • Re: Don't yell at me but I tried led H4
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 17 Jan 2017 13:57:40 -0800
    ...Just a pigtail to a three prong male plug. And see if you can discern any radio interference. Try a faint fm station. I...
  • Re: 2.1 digifant MV engine Air Flow Sensor Wiring Harness 87 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - brad barcom
    Mon, 25 Feb 2002 21:50:46 -0500
    ...As far as the in-line pigtail goes, I think it is unrelated to your idle, but definitely related to your sudden sputtering at...
  • Re: [Syncro] Re: Battery to starter cable
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 3 Nov 2010 15:51:38 -0700
    ...piece) > > But now we SOLDER a jumper with a Male weathertight pigtail onto the > starters to a far easier to access location. > > Dan in...
  • Re: Westfalia Shore Power Ground Bonding Minutia: Breaker Box
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 25 Feb 2020 20:47:26 +0000
    ...In the breaker box, I'll connect a #14 bare copper ground pigtail to the box then connect the line and load grounds to...
  • Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Thu, 15 Apr 2010 07:25:37 -0500
    ...spark plug wire set, > coolant ECU sensor, assorted FI connectors w/pigtails, 2 meters of 7mm > fuel hose, 2 meters of 3.5mm vacuum...
  • Re: Don't yell at me but I tried led H4
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Tue, 17 Jan 2017 17:07:43 -0500
    ...Just a pigtail to a three prong male plug. > > And see if you can discern any radio interference. Try a faint fm station. > > I...
  • Re: High Idle 1987 GL
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 20 Jan 2002 19:57:47 -0600
    ...Only > by accident did I come up with the pigtail solution during a conversation > with fellow Vanagon owner on trip through Boulder CO. Best...
  • Re: Weird idle problem continues
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 18 Oct 2014 17:04:06 -0400
    ...A good auto parts store will have the connector and pigtail wires, maybe the Help or Cal-Term board. GM uses the same connectors...
  • Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 15 Apr 2010 08:37:26 -0700
    ...spark plug wire set, > > coolant ECU sensor, assorted FI connectors w/pigtails, 2 meters of 7mm > > fuel hose, 2 meters of 3.5mm vacuum...
  • Re: vanagon difficulty (long, please forgive)
    Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
    Wed, 2 Sep 2009 21:41:11 -0600
    ...I installed a "pigtail" (which I still have and will sell for $50) and it helped a lot. Gas mileage never got out of...
  • Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems-Sensors
    Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
    Fri, 3 May 2013 08:59:14 -0400
    ...Only the length of the pigtail > differentiates them. >>>> >>>>
  • Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:35:42 -0500
    ...spark plug wire set, coolant ECU sensor, assorted FI connectors > > w/pigtails, 2 meters of 7mm fuel hose, 2 meters of 3.5mm vacuum...
  • Re: Brake light circuit current with trailer, WAS: Re: No High Beams
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:05:50 -0700
    ...I think it's fair to say that if there was a >> momentary short or glitch in the trailer pigtail or wiring, the converter...
  • Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:58:27 -0600
    ...spark plug wire set, coolant ECU sensor, assorted FI connectors >>> w/pigtails, 2 meters of 7mm fuel hose, 2 meters of 3.5mm vacuum...
  • Cruise Control troubleshooting: continued
    Historical mailing list - boroko
    Sun, 8 Jun 2003 22:09:54 -0500
    ...on the pedals, > > the speed sensor in the speedo, > > a wiring pigtail that hooks into the brake light > > switches on the master > > cylinder, > > a...
  • Re: Don't yell at me but I tried led H4
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 17 Jan 2017 18:04:34 -0800
    ...Just a pigtail to a three prong male plug. >> >> And see if you can discern any radio interference. Try a faint fm station. >> >> I...
  • Re: Brake light circuit current with trailer, WAS: Re: No High Beams
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:32:11 -0700
    ...I think it's fair to say that if there was a >>> momentary short or glitch in the trailer pigtail or wiring, the >>> converter...
  • Re: Don't yell at me but I tried led H4
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Wed, 18 Jan 2017 02:12:24 +0000
    ...Just a pigtail to a three prong male plug. > >> > >> And see if you can discern any radio interference. Try a faint fm > station. > >> > >> I...
  • Massive Maintenance and cost
    Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
    Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:59:03 +0100
    ...spark plug wire set, > coolant ECU sensor, assorted FI connectors w/pigtails, 2 meters of 7mm > fuel hose, 2 meters of 3.5mm vacuum...
  • Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:30:51 -0700
    ...spark plug wire set, coolant ECU sensor, assorted FI connectors > > > w/pigtails, 2 meters of 7mm fuel hose, 2 meters of 3.5mm vacuum...
  • Goodies from Europe!
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Thu, 7 Dec 2000 15:11:45 -0500
    ...your '86-91 does not already have them) plus a wiring pigtail to wire them. (You will have to pull a pair of headlight...
  • Re: Massive Maintenance and cost
    Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
    Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:22:30 -0600
    ...spark plug wire set, >> coolant ECU sensor, assorted FI connectors w/pigtails, 2 meters of 7mm >> fuel hose, 2 meters of 3.5mm vacuum...
  • Re: Massive Maintenance and cost
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:23:36 -0700
    ...spark plug wire set, >> coolant ECU sensor, assorted FI connectors w/pigtails, 2 meters of 7mm >> fuel hose, 2 meters of 3.5mm vacuum...
  • Re: Wire size question.
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:52:50 -0700
    ...The wire pigtail that came with the Unity light is 14 g wire. I was thinking smaller wire = smaller gauge wire...wrong. So if...
  • Re: Cruise Control
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Sun, 14 Sep 2008 11:39:14 -0400
    ...I made a Y-pigtail for the negative side of the coil to plug in the > Blue wire in the engine > compartment. (Tiico harness...
  • Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Thu, 15 Apr 2010 20:25:42 -0500
    ...spark plug wire set, coolant ECU sensor, assorted > > > FI connectors w/pigtails, 2 meters of 7mm fuel hose, 2 meters of > > > 3.5mm vacuum...
  • [FIX]Wiring up your SA Grill (or just upgrading your wiring to use relays)
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Thu, 5 Sep 2002 12:02:37 -0700
    ...The driving lights have pigtails which should be wired using something which can be disconnected if necessary for replacement in the future. I have...
  • Power window regulators removal tips and instructions
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Tue, 27 Feb 2007 12:25:59 -0600
    ...Remember that if you buy a new motor, you will need to unsolder your wiring pigtail and solder it to the new motor. Get...
  • Re: Weird idle problem continues
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sat, 18 Oct 2014 15:16:32 -0700
    ...A good auto parts store will have the connector and pigtail wires, maybe the Help or Cal-Term board. GM uses the same connectors...
  • Re: Difference in these 2 starter numbers? ( non-USA diesel models)
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
    Wed, 20 Jan 1999 14:54:06 -0500
    ...s lead to fit and solder > copper-to- copper with the pigtail that's left attached to the core. There are two types of...
  • Re: [FIX]Wiring up your SA Grill (or just upgrading your wiring to use relays)
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Thu, 5 Sep 2002 12:34:00 -0700
    ...The driving lights have pigtails which should be wired using something which can be disconnected if necessary for replacement in the future. I have...
  • Re: Weird idle problem continues
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sun, 19 Oct 2014 08:59:06 -0400
    ...A good auto parts store > will have the connector and pigtail wires, maybe the Help or Cal-Term > board. GM uses the same connectors...
  • Re: vanagon syndrome strikes...advice?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 27 Nov 2011 16:29:25 -0500
    OK, not a myth but a miss-diagnoses and the pigtail fix is a patch. I have done much diagnosing and research on this...
  • Re: Wire size question.
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:05:02 -0700
    ...The wire pigtail that came with the Unity light is 14 g wire. I > was thinking smaller wire = smaller gauge wire...wrong. So if...
  • Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
    Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
    Thu, 2 May 2013 23:12:32 -0400
    ...Only the length of the pigtail differentiates them. Thanks in advance for any help. Steve On May 2, 2013, at 10:37 PM, Steve...
  • Re: Weird idle problem continues
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 19 Oct 2014 10:40:59 -0400
    ...A good auto parts store will have the connector and pigtail wires, maybe the Help or Cal-Term board. GM uses the same connectors...
  • for campers: Propane Safety
    Historical mailing list - J. Walker
    Tue, 01 Nov 94 10:55:51 CST
    ...In 1977, the RV industry stopped using copper pigtails in the regulators because of the sulfur in propane odorants caused flaking that fouled the...
  • Re: Cruise Control
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sun, 14 Sep 2008 11:59:31 -0400
    ...I made a Y-pigtail for the negative side of the coil to plug in the >> Blue wire in the engine >> compartment. (Tiico harness...
  • Re: Weird idle problem continues
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sun, 19 Oct 2014 21:12:01 -0700
    ...A good auto parts store will have the connector and pigtail wires, maybe the Help or Cal-Term board. GM uses the same connectors...
  • FIXED runs well for a minute or two
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 22 Jan 2005 16:27:36 -0600
    ...BUT when I disconnected not the block going to the AFM but to the next connector, the one that the anti-bucking pigtail is...
  • Re: Weird idle problem continues
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sun, 19 Oct 2014 23:56:48 -0600
    ...A good auto parts store will have the connector and pigtail wires, maybe the Help or Cal-Term board. GM uses the same connectors...
  • Re: Weird idle problem continues
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 20 Oct 2014 07:04:43 -0500
    ...A good auto parts store > will have the connector and pigtail wires, maybe the Help or Cal-Term > board. GM uses the same connectors...
  • Re: Weird idle problem continues
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 20 Oct 2014 10:50:07 -0700
    ...A good auto parts store will have the connector and pigtail wires, maybe the Help or Cal-Term board. GM uses the same connectors...
  • Re: Weird idle problem continues
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Tue, 21 Oct 2014 10:07:58 -1000
    ...A good auto parts store > will have the connector and pigtail wires, maybe the Help or Cal-Term board. > GM uses the same connectors...
  • Re: Weird idle problem continues
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 20 Oct 2014 08:39:14 -0700
    ...A good auto parts > store will have the connector and pigtail wires, maybe the Help or > Cal-Term board. GM uses the same connectors...
  • Re: Weird idle problem continues
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 20 Oct 2014 11:42:31 -0500
    ...A good auto parts > > store will have the connector and pigtail wires, maybe the Help or > > Cal-Term board. GM uses the same connectors...
  • Re: [Syncro] Radical Spring Calculations
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Sun, 13 Aug 2000 16:39:27 -0400
    ...I had broken the pigtails off both ends of the kitchen side spring BTW! Fixed now. I'm a tinkerer at heart, so the...
  • Trip Report ( Long!) Eagle, AK
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:27:23 -0800
    ...They are ready except for finding a decent quality pigtail to replace the stock 9004 bulb connectors. A big brake kit may be in...
  • Re: Trip Report ( Long!) Eagle, AK
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
    Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:04:15 -0600
    ...They are ready except for finding a decent quality > pigtail to > replace the stock 9004 bulb connectors. A big brake kit may be in...
  • Re: Trip Report ( Long!) Eagle, AK
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 25 Sep 2009 22:08:36 -0500
    ...They are ready except for finding a decent quality pigtail to > replace the stock 9004 bulb connectors. A big brake kit may be in...
  • FW: [Syncro] Radical Spring Calculations
    Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
    Mon, 14 Aug 2000 10:38:13 -0400
    ...I had broken the pigtails off both ends of > the kitchen side spring BTW! Fixed now. > > I'm a tinkerer at heart, so the...
  • eurospec-tion
    Historical mailing list - ddawson
    Tue, 10 Nov 1998 07:54:46 -0800
    ...Perhaps the wire length resistance calibrations won�t allow any pigtailing back to the under seat location. I thought the ECU might need a...