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• Re: Dometic Fridge Lit? 1991 Vanagon Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:52:32 -0700
  ...with your face up near the controls , or that high like you'd normally be.. the sihtt angle is wrong to see the flame...
• Battery Myths-including deep cycles
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 22 Feb 2007 14:32:14 +0000
  ...Their batteries are actually made by Johnson Controls. Yes, the same people that make the Wal-Mart Ever Start. I got this first hand...
• Re: Switched power for vanagon radio
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 27 Jul 2000 10:19:11 -0400
  ...even start on the (entirely logical, given a particular premise) heater controls.] Anyway, they make up for it by putting the horn on a...
• Re: AGM group 41 battery choices?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 3 Jul 2013 07:49:49 -0700
  ...The majority of car batteries are created by 3 manufacturers - Delphi, Exide and Johnson Controls Industries. Delphi makes some EverStart models sold in Walmart...
• Re: 84 GL Heater question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Desanti
  Thu, 10 Dec 1998 00:32:28 EST
  Hi Rich (and All), I've just recently figgered out my heater controls on my 86. The recent Alaska winter weather has necessitated I...
• ECUs
  Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
  Sat, 16 Feb 2002 07:59:05 -0800
  ...US were different than the ones used elsewhere due to emission controls. If that is the case, can I order one straight from Germany...
• Re: CB mounting
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 20 Jul 2003 12:26:04 -0400
  ...I use a Cobra CB with all the controls in the mic housing. The body of the CB is mounted behind the driver's...
• Re: What's a good radio/CD player for the vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 10 Apr 2008 02:30:22 -0600
  ...I just tried one out which you plug into the back with USB and the car stereo controls the IPOD. Pretty slick......thing is...
• Re: Vanagon heater controls
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Mon, 25 May 2009 19:58:16 -0400
  ...bruiserbabie@yahoo.com> wrote: >> >> What do each of the 4 heater controls do starting from the top >>> moving down? >>> >>> >>> Danny >>> '84 Westy (Vanny) >>> >> >> -- >> Jake >> >
• Re: Dometic fridge cooling fan thermoswitch question
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Wed, 10 Sep 2014 09:55:35 -0400
  ...fridge and wondering if anyone knows the close > and open temperature values of the thermo switch that controls the fin > cooling fan. > > Thanks > > Alistair >
• 1987 WBX 2.1 For Sale
  Historical mailing list - john
  Sat, 1 May 2010 18:08:38 -0400
  ...I'm, also selling the ECU, AFM, and all the idle controls and wiring harnesses as I'm doing a Subaru conversion. Contact me...
• Part Request: Heater Cable retaining clip
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Kennedy
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 13:43:14 -0700
  ...There's also one on the end of the cable that controls the lower inside vents, might be a little easier to get to...
• Fuel Pump - How to disable
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 26 Jan 2004 17:41:45 -0600
  ...I am assuming there is a fuse that controls this pump. I need to move the van with the lights on, but turning on...
• Re: Spring for 1.9 liter throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Mon, 8 May 2006 14:28:41 -0400
  >Any one know where I can get a compatible spring for the throttle body >that controls the gas pedal coming back up? > >It's...
• Re: Free A/C plenum from 87' Wolfsburg Ottawa Ontario
  Historical mailing list - G-Reg
  Mon, 27 May 2013 21:54:17 -0400
  ...just the part the hangs over the front > window and has the controls on it. Its in pretty good shape (especially > where they usually...
• Re: interior LEDs - get rid of the morgue
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:19:53 -0600
  Yes, and they don't work for the heater controls at all. Went back to a bulb for that one ! -- Alan Felder Austin TX...
• Re: digijet vs. digifant
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:03:36 EDT
  ...85 vannie running a 1.8L jetta motor with the vannie controls system , only differnce I see is the jetta has a knock sensor...
• Re: Another German!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Feb 1995 16:19:00 -0600 (CST)
  ...And he's against all kinds of laws and controls; government, etc... Sami
• Re: Radiator Fan will not turn off.
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Wed, 26 Jun 2002 18:32:42 -0400
  ...my AC compressor is disconnected, but a buddy of mine was playing with the AC controls while I was driving and turned the AC...
• Re: Dashlights
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 8 May 2004 01:31:55 EDT
  ...Heater controls are lighted OK, nothing in the dash binnacle. Seems like they futzed something when working on the brakes, anything specific to look...
• ventilation controls
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Tue, 10 May 2016 14:04:39 -0500
  <div style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman; COLOR: rgb(0, 0, 0); FONT-SIZE: 16px">Hi All;<br />How does one adjust the cables...
• 85 Westfalia heater controls
  Historical mailing list - garyowen
  Sat, 11 Nov 2006 16:06:09 -0500
  Can anyone tell me where to find explanation of heat and airflow for camper. Purchased copy original manual expecting it to be in there...
• Heater box
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Thu, 14 Jan 2016 11:45:54 -0500
  ...New bulbs for all the controls on the dash. Before I put this all back together, is there anything recommended to cut noise? Every...
• 1984 Double Cab
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Apr 1996 18:03:50 -0500
  ...Vehicle BR>has full towing capability and has complete emmision controls FWIW, I got this issue and recall reading about it, bright orange, blindingly...
• Re: thermostat revelation
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 10 Feb 2001 19:54:56 -0500
  ...It says "ROBERTSHAW CONTROLS" on it and Interesting. Robertshaw is enormous in gas valves for water heaters, gas oven thermostats, that sort of thing...
• Re: owner manual needed!
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 13 Sep 2001 16:23:01 -0500
  ...Worth it if you want to figure out how to operate the heater/AC slide controls!! DM&FS ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Thompson" <bobthom...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Noel Cookson
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 16:45:35 -0600
  ...I checked the fuse which controls same along > with the A/C, power windows, power mirrors etc. Any suggestions on which to > check next...
• Re: 1988 Camper Manual Download
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 3 Jul 2012 12:09:38 -0700
  On Tue, Jul 3, 2012 at 11:50 AM, <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote: > I noticed a small difference in the Dometic Refrigerator controls > between...
• WTB 85 Vanagon rear hatch light switch.
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Wed, 30 May 2012 10:47:27 -0400
  ...I'm looking for the large switch in the hatch that controls the dome lights when the hatch is open.Mine busted, it is...
• Re: that little light behind the heater controls
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Sun, 11 Dec 2005 04:01:20 -0500
  I've got the part numbers and instructions for removal out on my site (find link below, go to Electric section). I usually write...
• Re: AC Troubleshooting - No Blower
  Historical mailing list - dusty edwards
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 13:08:47 -0600
  ...The one on > the right, turns on the AC system, and controls the temperature > (thermostat). The other controls the speed of the fans that...
• Re: Vanagon Vent Control Positions
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Sun, 13 Apr 1997 14:24:40 -0700
  ...I understand the bottom two control knobs on the four >vent/heater controls are for the rear heater, someone tell me how to >position...
• Re: Vanagon Gripes
  Historical mailing list - Bob Norman
  Sat, 5 Dec 1998 00:57:51 -0330
  I've got lights on my heater controls... it's just that my heat exchangers are rusted out and all the cables are seized...
• Questions about the installation of a BEHR frontal A/C
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sat, 12 Jul 2003 13:15:05 -0700
  ...still allow you to use all the regular vent and heater controls? Does it just tap into the air delivery from the 2 side...
• Re: Group 41 Battery at Wal-Mart
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:17:08 -0500
  ...The Wal-Mart batteries are now > made by Johnson Controls... and are typically very "Fresh" this one had a > date code of 10/10...
• Drive side swivel seat
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Fri, 13 Feb 2015 16:38:15 -0500
  I wanted to remove the driver side swivel seat bracket to allow room for battery controls and a aux. fuse box. Do I have...
• Re: Fwd: STRANDED
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 2 Apr 2014 05:50:12 -0700
  ...The ECU controls the fuel pump relay. The ECU can't work if it isn't getting power. There are no fuses or fusible...
• WTB: Black padded Vanagon dash - Seattle/Portland OR
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Thu, 19 May 2011 09:08:41 -0700
  ...I would prefer a dash from a van that did not have A/C controls mounting in the dash. I have a near perfect...
• Re: 89 Vanagon radiator fans runs constantly??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  Mon, 3 May 1999 22:48:03 -0400
  First (if you have A/C and your fan only runs with the key on) check your temp controls. Second (if your fan runs...
• Re: WTB Driver's door pocket
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 18:58:52 PDT
  ...what could I keep there??? > > > > > >I keep the page I printed from the web that explains the vent controls. > >John McLean 87 Vanagon GL...
• Re: Vanagon Fuse I.D. online anywhere?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 19 Jan 2003 17:08:57 -0700
  ...has all the fuses labeled on it, indicating the circuit it controls and the numbered location in the panel, and the size fuse needed...
• Re: Need a pair of working black power mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 23:29:19 -0500
  ...I don't need the wiring harness, controls, and etc. Just the mirrors with the wires attached is all I need. Thanks, Brian
• Source for dashboard lamps?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:42:16 -0400
  I need replacement lamps for the heat/vent controls. In a black plastic carrier with small spade connectors. The little twist-lock lamps for...
• Re: heater controls
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Tue, 8 Jun 2004 10:15:37 -0700
  ...heater controls If the description below is accurate, what is the purpose of the rear pillar vents? So far we have only discussed how...
• Re: Gas Heater Newbie
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Sat, 16 Dec 2000 15:08:53 EST
  ...I was told that the green dash mounted switch below the hvac controls turns it on. When I turn it on nothing happens until...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 28 Jun 2012 11:55:20 -0700
  ...EPA and Vanagon Emissions People who oppose emissions controls have promoted the idea that old vehicles are going to be axed for years. It...
• Re: Wal-Mart and battery stuff
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 2 Feb 2010 22:18:22 -0500
  ...Almost all car batteries in the USA (maybe North America?) are made by Delphi, Exide, or Johnson Controls, regardless of the label or where...
• vanagon parts for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 15:10:25 EST
  ...91 -2 person middle seat w/ floor tracks and seatbelts -weekender sofabed w/ cushion -headlight switches, dash switches, ac controls etc, etc, ask chris .
• Re: Gas gauge does not work
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 11 Jan 2005 02:59:44 -0700
  ...There is a stabalizer on the back of the gauges that controls the fuel gauge reading. ���������������������������������������� jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity...
• power door lock wiring path
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 11:48:28 -0700
  ...What path does the wiring take to get to that 4-conductor spring loaded contact do-dad that controls the power door lock for...
• Re: getting the fan blower switch out...Haynes
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 11:17:40 -0700
  ...The blower switch is in > the > same panel as other the heater/ventilation controls > so > I guess the panel must come out for access...
• Re: Worst vanagon change
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 10:27:54 -0700
  ...My 91, on > > the other paw, has the AC controls over next to the glove box. I think > > that's a pretty stupid change...
• Re: Dual Air Conditioning in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 22:56:36 -0600
  ...I > modified the controls from what Cooler Air suggested. The thermostat > for the front unit controls the compressor magnetic clutch and the rear > unit...
• Vanagon carpet kits
  Historical mailing list - A & C Grobey
  Sun, 19 Nov 2000 19:36:55 -0800
  ...The higher decklid is only when a 5-cylinder engine is installed. > Does the SA Vanagon have EXACTLY THE SAME emission controls as the...
• Re: A/C in a Doka
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 15 May 2006 21:40:43 -0400
  ...Still, I like the controls for the AC being up over my head, instead of down somewhere on the dash..usually too far over...
• Re: Cruise Control for '83 wasserpumper
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Aug 1996 16:25:14 -0400
  ...GL >wasserpumper w/4spd manual trans? I've installed Zemco cruise controls in several VWs including an '84 Rabbit GTI, '81 Rabbit Diesel Pickup...
• Re: Climate Control Help
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 1 Dec 2004 18:36:10 -0500
  ...The other switch controls the AC temperature. This is not too dissimilar from later AC systems, except that the 2 fans are separately controlled...
• Re: a speaker recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Fri, 30 May 2008 10:06:29 -0700
  ...Sounds great after I got the amp controls adjusted. It's a bit tricky getting the bass to sound full but not thumpy. No...
• Re: Gas vs diesel Heaters
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 11:02:32 -0700
  ...One fuel pump, and no controls. I'm looking for ideas on replacement parts, controls, and mounting one of these in a Syncro. I...
• Re: Heater Controls?
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Sun, 17 May 1998 01:34:52 EDT
  ...All of these air vent controls operate independently except that closing one air outlet will naturally cause more air to flow from the open...