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• two wire connectors...Proper polarity?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 29 Oct 2014 12:17:54 -0700
  ...wire those two wire universal connector plugs? The ones are bullet connectors that are configured to only plug together one way.... I have now...
• Another Great Use of Naval Jelly
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Mon, 11 Sep 1995 08:42:50 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Man, oh man did it ever work great! The connectors had white corrosion and looked pretty bad until I saturated them in the pink...
• Re: Is there such a tool?
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 09:05:51 -0400
  ...I'm not sure of the type of corrosion or gunk that is coating your female connectors, however if it was rust there is...
• where to buy H4 connectors for lights (was RE: Ecode light report )
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
  Tue, 15 Jun 2004 10:47:21 -0500
  ...Anyone know if you can buy the H4 connectors so you can cut off the old connectors and splice in the H4's? Andrew...
• Re: R.Power Window Won't Budge:'90 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Nigel Bennett
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 09:37:22 +0200
  ...Don't know how your connections look, but mine have 2 input plastic connectors (blade type) and 2 smaller plastic output connectors (cylindrical type...
• identifying wires at the fuse panel?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Christensen
  Sun, 17 Nov 2013 15:51:12 -0700
  ...Maybe to the connectors behind fuse 1 & 2 for a marker light? nothing turns on if I plug it in. and I have a...
• Re: High Power Headlight Kit (SA): melting connector
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 7 Jun 2009 22:37:33 -0600
  ...grounding problem - the melting is only on the two > relay block connectors transmitting the 400W from the positive supply to the > wires going to...
• Re: Conductive grease for connections???
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 8 Oct 2007 21:20:58 +0000
  ...It claims to reduce > connector losses by using a "particle" which enhances the mechanical grip of the > connectors. I did all of my van...
• Re: Extra connector in the area of the Radio
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Dec 2004 20:11:27 EST
  ...I'm now down to just the Radio and found I have 3 > connectors and only 2 that go to the Radio. I recognize...
• Re: Solar panels for your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:44:43 -0700
  ...If you understand what to order, you can get these > connectors a little cheaper - solar-electric.com will sell you one 50 A > two...
• Re: Heatshrink wire connectors
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 7 Oct 2013 18:05:02 -0400
  ...Heatshrink wire connectors > > > To reinstall my headlight I finally found some connectors that would work > (3M ones from Walmart were useless) at Harbor Freight...
• Re: One more %^$ part...now O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:03:42 -0400
  ...I took an extra vanagon sensor I had in my parts stash, cut the > connectors off, grafted on the Subaru connectors then the Subaru...
• Re: Stray wires around the fuse block Help!!
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 5 Apr 2009 19:52:51 -0500
  ...I will label these NLU connectors as such so I don't ask this question again the next time I Pull the fuse block...
• Re: Is there such a too?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 12:48:45 -0800
  ...Not the double stepped mandrel types for crimping "Open Barrel" connectors. The open barrel connectors have two sets of tangs which are open (the...
• Re: '85GL ORIGINAL PARTS!!!
  Historical mailing list - Janet Andersen
  Sat, 24 Oct 1998 09:42:00 -0700
  ...Heck, my van has four "jugs" & numerous "male/female" > connectors! > > BOB
• WTB: Left side Square Headlight Assembly
  Historical mailing list - Mike Karseboom
  Wed, 22 Dec 1999 08:22:41 -0800
  I am looking for a complete left side head light assembly including lenses, connectors, and mounting bracket for a 90 Vernon. Please e-mail...
• Re: About VW Electrical Terminals and Connectors
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 25 Jan 2014 12:33:04 -0600
  ...Atwell identifies some of the terminals > that require many hundreds of terminals / connectors as a minimum > order, and for those especially, I would try...
• Re: Dear vendors
  Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
  Thu, 23 Sep 1999 16:44:19 EDT
  ...The other 2 contacts (the switching ones I believe) go through 2 plug in connectors. Would this mean that the receiving end of the...
• Re: blue plastic circuit board
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Thu, 31 May 2001 10:53:13 -0700
  ...there are six prongs and six connectors (like a spade connector, but tiny), and the connectors look like they're attached to the plastic...
• Re: Electric door locks
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 4 Aug 2022 17:06:58 +0200
  ...I have the new green lock actuators but have not > been able t56o fi9nd the female electric connectors. I learned the > connectors are for...
• Re: heavy duty starter cables - UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 09:59:07 -0800
  ...The > crux of the situation was getting good connectors on the ends. I ended up > having to machine a connector and soldering it in...
• Re: Relay socket spade connectors
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 17:28:01 -0800
  ...Tom --- Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET> wrote: > Anyone know of a source for female spade relay > socket connectors? > They're the ones with the...
• Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 08:27:32 -0700
  ...introduction of solid state devices) was mechanical in nature, bad connectors, corroded connectors, broken pins, poor contact, etc. Now, how many times on this...
• Re: A/C panel melted
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 30 Jun 2004 06:20:36 -0500
  I'm sure each of you have seen melted plastic on push on connectors. Lots of the time you also see that the push...
• Re: 67 generator
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 2 Jun 1996 01:18:00 -0400
  ...any ideas or problems with changing the wires, or do I have the wrong generator? - - - - - 66 and 67 buses came with push on connectors...
• Help Locating T4 Connection: Power Door Lock Problem
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Sun, 13 Feb 2005 08:01:38 -0800
  ...Its those connectors I can't find. The Bentley says they are "behind the instrument panel" on drivers and passenger side, respectively. I pulled...
• Kuject connectors?
  Historical mailing list - Vanderzanden Michael (DC-LP/SAL-US)
  Mon, 20 May 2019 16:03:56 +0000
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• Re: stud size on ignition coil?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 28 Jul 2012 15:02:54 -0400
  At 01:55 PM 7/28/2012, pickle vanagon wrote: >but the terminal connectors are attached to the coil on >studs! That's what...
• Hey...One more question.....Trailer wiring...
  Historical mailing list - Scott DeSanti
  Thu, 28 May 1998 11:28:25 EDT
  Has anyone wired up a trailer to their Vanagon using the built-in connectors on the taillight housing? ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Scott De Santi Alaska Bound 86...
• Replacement Fuel Pump
  Historical mailing list - Larry and Avery
  Fri, 1 Oct 2004 08:54:11 -0400
  ...Has exactly the same hose fittings and electrical connectors. I got it on eBay and am using it in my '86 syncro westfalia with...
• temp2 elec connectors
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Fri, 11 Mar 2005 11:26:07 -0800
  Hi All, anyone recall the online supplier (wasn't a typical List vendor- I don't think) who had the replacement elec. connector ends...
• WTB side marker lights
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 17:38:23 -0500
  ...As to the ones I have, the lenses are pretty well shot and the electrical connectors have more corrosion than I want to deal...
• Sliding door connector?
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:48:32 -0700
  ...I noticed the connectors on the pillar don't have the spring in them anymore, that probably results in poor connections. Is this item...
• Re: High quality two pole 60A wiring connectors
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:15:17 -0700
  ...High quality two pole 60A wiring connectors I have been looking for a suitable connector to mount on the aft bulkhead of the engine...
• Re: '86 on driving lights. 100W
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Wed, 6 Mar 1996 19:53:25 -0500 (EST)
  ...So I plan to install a relay and replace the plastic connectors on the end of the wiring harness and see how it goes...
• Re: Wiring Harness Differences
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 30 Mar 2007 02:09:37 +0000
  ...The Federal model has connectors for the external resistor packs. Since the resistor packs are inside the ECU on the California versions the wiring...
• Re: Westy Tap
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 22 May 2022 21:00:57 -0400
  ...After putting the new pump in the tank and putting on the hose and wire through the grommet, I added crimped spade connectors and...
• Know someone who *fixes* mylar circuit boards, then?
  Historical mailing list - David J
  Tue, 3 Dec 2013 20:09:38 -0800
  I only messed-up the connectors at the bottom of the dash pod that plug into the 14pin harness connector. �Does anyone have skills...
• Re: Replacing driver's door wiring
  Historical mailing list - Ryan London
  Sat, 19 Mar 2005 19:53:00 -0500
  ...However the job was done poorly w/ but connectors and they cut open the boot and then taped it back together. So it's...
• Removing a CD player
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Sun, 18 Jun 2006 21:34:37 -0400
  ...I can access the connectors below the ash tray but I cannot see how the radio is bolted. Thank you
• Distributor rotor heat damage? (Solving intermittent engine stall)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 19 Jan 2017 14:13:53 -0800
  ...It might have been due to corrosion at distributor hall sender connectors. I addressed that best I could, cleaned all other engine connectors, (they...
• Re: looking for a source for temp 2/temperature gauge sending unit connectors
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 12 Jan 2013 13:22:33 -0800
  ...I'm thinking that it would be wise to replace both > connectors since they are exceptionally brittle from the exposure to the > heated coolant...
• Re: 90 Carat 50 amp fuse for A/C: Substitution Possiblities
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 24 Nov 1999 07:20:25 -0800
  ...Run the engine with the A/C on high setting and check the wires and connectors near the 50 amp fuse.... they are notorious...
• Re: Help with Timing of Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 13 Apr 2001 10:52:25 -0500
  ...unplug idle stabilizer connectors from idle stabilzer, and plug the connectors into each other; 2. use plug wire number one to drive your timing...
• Was Tools, now Harbor Freight
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 10 Jan 2011 21:59:39 -0600
  ...This will never be the case with the cheap Chinese crimp connectors sold by Harbor Freight. David recommended NAPA - take his advice. Don't...
• Re: Electrical connection prep.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 10 Apr 2020 15:32:52 -0700
  ...At the present time it is used >> in many different types of contacts, including card-edge connectors, >> D-type connectors, MIL-spec connectors, signal...
• Re: Air Conditioning Question (NOT conversion related)
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Thu, 30 Aug 2007 23:38:38 -0400
  ...Also, even if they are steel connectors on the hard lines, once you tweek them they will never be the same again. You would...
• Re: Front AC System Failures - European Cooler Air
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 17 Nov 2003 13:54:59 -0500
  ...Switch everything over to R134 (including the connectors for hi and low sides. Make sure the proper lubricants are in the system that are...
• Re: Power loss when engine wet and cold
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:15:16 -0700
  ...Those connectors are interesting, but way pricey! --- TC wrote: > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Tom Forhan" > To: > Sent: Friday, October 12, 2007 7:43 AM > Subject...
• Re: Headlight improvements ?
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Wed, 1 Nov 2000 23:12:12 -0800
  ...The crimp connectors, while seemingly tacky, have a place. The thing to do is fill them with some type of dielectric grease or such...
• Re: fuel pump +Mom problem
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 15:25:59 -0500
  ...Don't reverse the electrical connectors when you hook up the new pump. It won't work in reverse. Guess how I know! Angus
• Injector Color Codes?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 19 May 2006 07:57:03 -0700
  What if any significance is there to the color of the connectors on the injectors? That's the color of the plastic where the...
• Re: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 4 Sep 2017 12:38:17 -0700
  ...So, in a well intended but vane effort to help keep moisture out, I applied some grease to the exterior of those connectors. The...
• ECU and connector wire request.
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Tue, 5 Dec 1995 09:08:08 CST6CDT
  ...OR if someone knows just the equivalent part number for the connectors via electronic supply companies eg DigiKey, that would be cool too. another...
• trailer hitch electrical connection
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 14:49:00 -0500
  ...adapter for to one of the US "standard" connectors (what a joke calling US trailer connectors "standard".) I'd specifically prefer a flat 4...
• Re: Main Battery Installation: Grease or Coat Terminals?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 13:51:30 EDT
  ...I'm going to replace them with these." He pulled out a pocketful of crimp connectors filled with a nonconductive protective gel. Not long...
• Re: 83 AC cali westy need idle stabilizer plugs on harness
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 4 Dec 2003 05:13:38 -0800
  ...mine > have gone bad, right now i have them bypassed with > some trailer wire connectors but would like to get > some new ones so...
• Re: Need Help with South African Light Kit.
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Fri, 8 Jul 2011 17:58:39 -0400
  ...You can do this easily with butt connectors. I would advise you to use marine quality butt connectors with adhesive lined shrink wrap inside...
• Re: Igntion coil failure
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jul 2000 10:18:53 EDT
  ...go on pins that stick up in the centers of the connectors on the distributor cap and coil. However, all the replacement coils I...
• Re: Parts and or help needed
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 3 Nov 2007 12:18:25 -0700
  ...m > Evan Mac Donald wrote: > > Hey anybody who may have a 1983.5 to 1985 WBX for parts - I need the two connectors on...