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• Re: Something is draining my battery...
  Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
  Wed, 13 Jun 2007 16:50:36 -0400
  ...My stereo does take some > current to keep its memory alive, can anyone tell me what a reasonable > limit to any current drain would...
• Vanagon Sighting
  Historical mailing list - Douglas and Annie Dodson-M�uck
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:55:02 -0500
  Last seen on current FoxSaver photo-slide. Harm None, Do What You Will
• Car Fax please
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Wed, 3 Jun 2009 22:32:24 -0800
  Anyone have a current car fax subscription? VIN # WV2YB0255HG061600 Much appreciated. Troy
• SA Wheels
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 16 Mar 2003 22:12:13 -0600
  Who currently sells the SA Alloy Wheels? Thanks, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• Re: Van Dies while in motion
  Historical mailing list - James
  Sun, 22 Dec 2013 00:12:18 -0500
  ...And since resistance is constant, as voltage drops, so does current. In fact, since P=Vsquared/R, power will drop faster than voltage does...
• Re: Multi meters, Was Dang Headlights.
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Sun, 8 Jan 2017 15:26:08 -0600
  Depending on meter, some prefer AC current. I think but not sure DC current is usually connected in the current path to read? On...
• Re: Big Battery = Destroy Starter
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 05 Apr 95 08:14:00 MST
  ...For a locked rotor, the generated voltage is zero and the current is determined by the starter resistance alone. The locked rotor current could...
• Re: LED Refit
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:41:32 -0600
  ...Current draw, LED vs stock > I did measure the change in current draw when I changed to LED bulbs in the > stock light behing...
• Re: Manual transmission oil?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 13 May 2009 14:28:54 -0500
  I had a manual tranny 85 GL and currently running a manual tranny 88 GL. Both have been run for untold miles on the...
• Southern Cal junkyards
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Nov 1995 09:34:11 -0600 (CST)
  ...Is there anyone else out there willing to do the same? If I paid them for their time and the shipping? They are currently...
• Re: Testing for power draw on battery?
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Mon, 4 Apr 2005 10:03:23 -0600
  ...You can test for current draw by removing the fuse and putting the multimeter across the gap. Any current flowing without the switch on...
• LEDs in 12V systems
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Tue, 12 Aug 2003 09:42:22 -0700
  ...LEDs come with two ratings, a "Vf" (voltage drop forward) and a current/amps rating ("If") Most LEDs have Vf of around 2.5...
• Re: No High Beams
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:43:24 -0700
  ...Since they did light, the current was going through them. 4. Since the fuse popped moments afterward, the current was higher that the 8A...
• One more thing- 89 for sale
  Historical mailing list - Mark Schrope
  Mon, 5 Jul 1999 22:37:57 -0400
  ...California, and back-and forth between it's current location (Roanoke, VA) and my current location (New Jersey/New York City area). So, I...
• Re: FS: white '90 Carat on ebay.... currently $800
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 20:03:45 -0600
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: FS: white '90 Carat on ebay.... currently $800 >Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 20:18:39 EST > >not mine...
• VanBondo Cartoon
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Aug 1996 10:10:58 -0700
  Be sure to catch the latest VanBondo cartoon in the current LiMBO newsletter! -ellis\
• Re: Charging circuit wiring upgrade/maintenance report/questions (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:25:08 -0600
  ...Now that I think about it a bit, I understand better that the "loss" is going to be in the high current draw situations...
• New subject: Improved AC performance
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 23:03:54 -0500
  ...AC high current problem fixed and improved AC performance > I also have had problems with high current draw from my '86 Westy air > conditioning...
• Re: cracked poptop
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:58:58 -0700
  ...albums/cc258/fspeier/?action=view&current=DSC_5179.jpg >> >> http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/cc258/fspeier/?action=view&current=DSC_5180.jpg >> >> http://s213...
• Re: Alt. Amps
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 12 May 2000 20:54:30 -0500
  ...voltage in volts 62A = maximum current in amperes 11 = speed in 100 rev/min at 2/3 maximum current. (so at 1100 rpm, the...
• Re: electronic rust control
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 31 May 2000 13:22:24 -0400
  ...They work very well by impressing a current that opposes and overpowers the galvanic current. However, the current involved is something like 100 ma...
• Re: Can I buy just a solenoid?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 23:00:53 -0500
  ...Sometimes both in the same day. - The Ford solenoid draws almost as much current as the solenoid on the starter, defeating part of the...
• Re: Q&D High-current ammeter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:13:38 -0700
  ...Q&D High-current ammeter > Here's a link that shows you how to make and use an ammeter > shunt. http://www.motorcycleproject.com...
• Re: Voltage leak found
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 1 Sep 2015 15:49:27 -0700
  ...Ca stereo manufacturers have no pressing need to minimize current draw. I don't know if CMOS is the least expensive or better/worse...
• Re: Testing first mail from Santiago Chile
  Historical mailing list - Luis Humberto Suazo Anex
  Fri, 28 Dec 2012 22:24:16 -0300
  ...Yes, my Westy (Margarita) is air-cooled because I love air :-), currently is needing some fixes and I will be using your wise and...
• Re: Headlight Upgrade Eilemma
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 11 Sep 2011 13:38:55 -0700
  ...Headlight Upgrade Eilemma > As I said in my original post. > > >> ............... >> >> The error with regard to the high beam current route probably arises >> from the...
• Re: What does a relay do?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Thu, 16 Sep 2004 00:40:43 -0500
  ...In an automotive application, the relay's contacts usually have more current carrying capacity than the switch.. The other advantge is that they can...
• acceptable way to discharge A/C at home?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Fri, 11 Nov 2005 16:32:48 -0500
  Hi guys, As my other posts indicate, I'm currently battling my thermostat housing. I've moved my compressor as much out of the...
• Re: doc wattson or watts up?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Oct 2012 22:05:19 -0400
  ...This can be a good test device but I would only for limited load/charging current currents. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: D15 connector revealed
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 3 Nov 2011 22:55:37 -0400
  ...Since total resistance is now 1R1, current goes down to 12V/1R1 = 10.9A and power to 12V*10.9A = 131W. However, the connection...
• Re: stupid, ignorant question
  Historical mailing list - Gregory M Daughtry
  Mon, 24 Feb 97 10:57:00 PST
  ...Do you have a good multi-meter? Do you know how to measure current with one? Here's what you can try: First, check...
• Re: Stereo Off; USB Device Current Draw Through Stereo
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 16 Dec 2017 18:52:09 -0800
  ...Ya I guess I was just surprised to see that while stereo was off, current draw increased with USB thumb drive connected. (via a...
• Re: Dual Battery Relay - (long)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 1 Feb 1999 17:35:03 -0800
  ...A simple way to avoid increasing the current drain on the trigger circuit is to not use the trigger circuit for the added relay...
• Re: Long, but true, saga of Galley Space
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Wed, 19 Dec 2001 20:12:03 -0900
  ...If any current finds a path to ground by any other route, such as through your body, the GFI senses a disparity in current...
• Re: Snowhite and the Seven Dwarfs - The REAL story!
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 10:07:28 -0800
  ...http://www.cert.org/current/current_activity.html#virus Coyote -- /\_/\ ____ Ron 'Coyote' Lussier ( ) \ _/__ Lenscraft coyote@lenscraft.com \ / \X / 229 8th Street Unit 4 1...
• lost brake line...
  Historical mailing list - robert feller
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 20:29:51 -0500
  ...Although it's current location makes it almost impossible to work on I'm a strong DIYer. How rough is repair of the front...
• Re: can't register my Vanagon, Calif madness, LVC
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 10 Jun 2011 22:23:56 -0700
  I pay about $60/yr. currently. Cya, Robert
• carfax please
  Historical mailing list - Pedro L. Rodriguez
  Tue, 10 May 2005 20:39:42 -0400
  Anyone have a current carfax subscription that could run a report for me on WDBJH65J0YA975541
• Re: 2 LEDs
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 17:59:13 -0700
  ...Regular LED runs at 10 - 50 ma small current. Luxeon LEDs are working at 0.5 - 0.7 amp. Your serial resistor is 390...
• Re: Alternator not charging/ solenoid meltdown
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 21:00:33 -0500
  ...They could get the current from somewhere else, but since they need the identical function to drive the idiot light it makes sense not...
• Re: Headlight Upgrade Eilemma
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 10 Sep 2011 20:21:48 -0700
  No, 84 is like every other year with respect to the switches and the current path for the headlights. Someone misread the diagrams, probably...
• Re: Battery Drain
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 28 Feb 2007 13:20:50 -0500
  ...If there's a spark, something in that circuit is drawing current. Small spark = small current draw/ big spark = big current draw. Only one...
• Re: Third brake lights (tack-free)
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 10:32:49 EDT
  ...But you > *absolutely* need to have a current-limiting series resistor, because these > things basically act like switches, on or off. If you don...
• Re: Voltage leak found
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Tue, 1 Sep 2015 08:57:14 -0600
  ...At least that is the way the stereos worked when the Vanagon was current. If you want to reduce the current through the ignition...
• Re: [WetWesties] Electric mayhem part 2
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth O'Connor
  Sat, 9 Sep 2017 11:14:27 -0700
  Hello Jeremy, When using your multimeter to test for current draw, it needs to be set to measure Amps (or, most likely, milliAmps). You...
• Re: gas prices- a canadian perspective
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 7 Mar 2005 07:20:58 -0700
  ...Vehicle mfr state that this is currently the maximum alcohol because of the additives used take up the other 15 percent of the fuel...
• Re: Battery recharge and stereo
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 02:45:42 -0500
  The switched power line on most modern stereo units IS designed for only signal-type currents; i.e., to tell the main power line...
• Re: Switch to LED lighting
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sat, 3 Jul 2010 10:33:07 -0400
  ...Adding a resistor in parallel to the LEDS increases the current and fixes the problem. I forget what size but it shouldn't be...
• Eurovan Owners, please tell me
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kenneke
  Mon, 1 Dec 1997 23:21:13 +0000
  I am thinking about buying a Eurovan and would like to hear from current owners what they think about theirs. I currently own an...
• Re: Another @#$% deep cycle battery question!!
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Mon, 19 Jul 1999 20:03:08 EDT
  ...In essence, though, the current from your charger (the solar panel) will be contributing to running the loads (the fridge and fans) rather than...
• Shocks again, Koni adjustable
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 12:22:05 -0600
  ...I'm interested in comments from anyone that is currently using these. This shipment came from Holland, and as far as I know Koni...
• Shocks again, Koni adjustable
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 21:40:27 -0600
  ...I'm interested in comments from anyone that is currently using these. This shipment came from Holland, and as far as I know Koni...
• Need a rear fiberglass bumper
  Historical mailing list - Pernice, Vincent
  Fri, 13 Jun 2003 08:08:38 -0400
  Does anyone have a rear fiberglass bumper for sale? The metal one I currently have was "pancaked" when someone rear ended me at a...
• Re: Poptop Raise Assists
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 3 Feb 2007 14:39:47 -0500
  Has anyone thought of trying a linear actuator that runs off a DC current? Push a button....up it goes. Push another button, down...
• Re: FS: white '90 Carat on ebay.... currently $800
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Sibley
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 21:13:27 EST
  4,000 for new clutch and brakes...NUTZ bra!!!
• gauge recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Tim & Kim Dayton
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 21:13:12 -0500
  I currently have a voltmeter and oil temperature gauge in this Westy. Any other gauges recommended?
• anyone have carfax???
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Sep 2002 11:15:20 EDT
  anyone have a subscription to carfax currently? please p-mail me.. thanks a bunch chris
• Re: No High Beams
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:11:01 -0700
  ...Since it is a simple single loop current path and the supply voltage is not varying, the added resistance actually lowers the loop current...
• Census
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 11:22:24 -0400
  ...David Kitzmann (but everyone calls me Dave, unless I don't like you!) Current living location: Virginia Beach, VA and I've been here...
• Re: ignition buzz in speakers on 88 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 09:25:36 -0400
  ...If there's buzz or something similar superimposed on that current, maybe from something else grounded to the body, it will be induced into...