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• Crimp connectors and the real world
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 2 Nov 2000 06:26:06 -0600
  I would not suggest using any kind of crimp connectors on a headlamp connection. Been replacing them on the hoods of Mack Trucks for...
• Re: Starter Wire Connection
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 21 Aug 2005 22:44:02 -0700
  Some models with auto trannys have an extra wire with space connector at the starter. It attaches on the starter very near the same...
• Re: '85 Oil Light/Thermostat Questions
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Mon, 15 Jan 2007 14:08:55 -0500
  ...I ended up crimping new connectors on everyone. Some connectors have two wires. These I split up. Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/
• Re: oil pressure wire
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 17:36:16 -0600
  ...I cut the connector off, slipped some neat shrink tubing over it, shrunk it down, and replaced the connector. No problems. Best of luck...
• Re: Vanagon gl Headlights
  Historical mailing list - "Dave Bayer (by way of \"Carrington, Tom\" )"
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 16:13:18 -0400
  ...A regular blade fuse actually perfectly bridges those connectors. dave
• Re: It Begins!!!
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Thu, 21 Aug 2003 19:47:28 -0700
  ...little tab that keeps in in the connector you can slide that teensy flatblade into the connector to depress the tab and give a...
• FYI Posi-tite weathertite replacement for the universal o2 crimp
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 15:03:06 -0700
  This looks like a nice resusable connector fior use with the universal o2 connector that you have to cut / crimp when installing a new...
• Re: o2 sensor troubles
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 3 Aug 2006 05:56:52 -0700
  ...The two white wires are for the heating element, and they splice to the 2-pin connector (polarity doesn't matter). The black wire...
• Re: Great inventions of the world
  Historical mailing list - mike boland
  Sat, 3 May 2003 01:58:59 -0500
  ...Still no fans. > >Wait a second...do I detect a bit of browning on that white connector? >Check that voltage with the connector TOGETHER...
• Re: Headlight low beam failure
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 4 Dec 2016 21:02:55 +0000
  ...For TIGHT narrow-spaced electrical contacts like in the backside of a radio connector or something, then I will use a DI-ELECTRIC grease...
• Re: Having Vanagon electrical problems?
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 14:25:26 -0600
  The other less painful alternative is to coat all connectors with grease, preventing them from rusting. And if you are set on getting rid...
• Re: Occasional Rough Running '86
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Nov 94 20:10:02 MST
  ...Pulled it from the connector and found that the clip on the back (top?) of the connector was flush with the connector. Took a...
• o2 sensor resistance
  Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
  Mon, 11 Feb 2002 22:26:32 -0800
  ...The discussion threads talk about whether to pay full money for one with the factory connector or to buy the universal unit and "splice...
• Looking for that illusive H shaped coolant hose connector
  Historical mailing list - Graham Fitter
  Mon, 3 Dec 2001 21:42:16 -0500
  Hi Folks, I'm looking for an H shaped coolant hose connector that fits (I'm told) somewhere round the coolant reservoir of my...
• How to remove wires from headlight switch plug?
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Tue, 7 Aug 2012 00:57:30 +0100
  I need to pull the two big wires (switched hot and headlight) out of the back of the connector that plugs into the headlight...
• Another Fridge question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Mon, 10 May 2004 21:48:32 -0300
  ...I have my fridge pulled, and noticed a little terminal/wire connector on the top. I did not see a wire connected to it...
• Update on my ecu issues
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 23 Apr 2023 08:46:45 -0700
  ...I was afraid if doing damage to the ribbon connector etc. Found another iffy solder joint on board , not at the connector. But reflowed...
• Re: Trailer wiring
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Mon, 22 Jun 2020 17:45:10 -0600
  ...I’m guessing the splice > connectors aren’t working or am I missing something? Before I go using > regular butt connectors and cutting wires...
• Re: Solar Panel outdoor electrical connect
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Sun, 26 Jun 2011 22:26:45 -0700
  ...It saved me from putting any holes in the body and the connectors are out of sight and out of the way when not...
• 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: Headlight low beam failure
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 4 Dec 2016 12:48:36 -0800
  High resistance at the connector caused the overheating. More current, loose contact in the connection, corrosion, etc. It's highly likely you will not...
• Re: HELP! '64 ignition shot?
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Sun, 30 Jun 1996 23:50:33 -0700
  ...From there it is bridged (does not pass through the fuse) and goes to the 30 connector on the headlight switch. From that connector...
• Re: D15 connector revealed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 2 Nov 2011 21:57:22 -0700
  ...D15 connector revealed Mark Drillock has outlined the VW mess with this connector a few times. Gets a little muddled with '86 vans, changes...
• Re: '88 westy water temp light flashing..... what to check first
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Kuecker
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 18:13:37 -0500
  On top of the tank on the left side of the engine should be a black screw-in plug with a two pin connector...
• cluster electrical connector
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Wed, 15 Jun 2005 20:26:36 -0500
  ...Most electrical connectors available at your FLAPS require special tools to insert and remove the wires. Do any of you happen to know where...
• Re: Electrical Fire and wiring help
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 9 Mar 2008 17:37:28 -0400
  ...One such junction is between the copper wire and the brass connectors themselves (rather than between the brass connectors on two different wire harnesses...
• ignition switch shenanigans
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 19 Sep 2004 19:54:55 -0700
  ...I am guessing that in the ignition switch side of the connector, one of the connectors was loose. I don't know how it...
• AC electrical connectors
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 18 Sep 2015 15:33:35 -0500
  I'm trying to remove my inop AC compressor but cannot get the two wire connectors apart. They are factory originals. Don't want...
• AFM connector syndrome fix install?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Wyatt
  Sun, 19 Jan 2003 20:09:33 -0900
  ...It looks like it goes between the connectors on top of the air flow meter, but I'd like some backup on this. Thanks...
• Re: anther speedo problem
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 4 Jan 2004 08:24:50 -0500
  ...As I recall, older speedos (up through about '84) normally have a screw on connector. Mike Houlton, Maine
• Re: nearly embarassing non-newbie newbie rear hatch lock question
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 2 Sep 2006 12:08:11 -0400
  ...If you suspect broken wires in a system or circut,always start looking for the break near the connectors, as opposed to the long...
• O2 sensor testing the wires...
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 3 Apr 2007 17:29:22 +0000
  ...How does one check these wires? VOM from the connector on the O2 out to the connector on the ECU? Seems odd to me...
• Oil pressure light/buzzer problem SOLVED: Thanks everyone!
  Historical mailing list - WARREN WOODS
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 11:26:48 -0800
  Turns out it was the white plastic connector in the engine compartment! The signal (ground) just wasn't getting through it. I cut all...
• Re: Electrical connectors
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Fri, 11 Mar 2022 18:46:59 -0500
  ...but resend it for you all... >> > > >> > > See page 7 on bottom right (TERM481) is the closest >> > > >> > > https://connectorexperts.com/c-1458515.7-terminals.html...
• Hard plastic fuel line between fuel pump and firewall connector
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 18 Dec 2010 13:10:33 -0500
  ...The last time I did this (September 2003) I worked around the hard plastic fuel line between the fuel pump and the firewall connector...
• Ecu issue update, another formatting test
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 23 Apr 2023 10:45:19 -0700
  ...I was afraid if doing damage to the ribbon connector etc. Found another iffy solder joint on board , not at the connector. But reflowed...
• Re: Oil pressure light
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 10 Nov 2014 09:07:05 -0800
  ...It comes up and meets with another brown wire from the other oil switch at a 2 pin connector by the thermostat housing. It...
• Extra connector in the area of the Radio
  Historical mailing list - Bill H.
  Tue, 7 Dec 2004 10:29:04 -0800
  ...I'm now down to just the Radio and found I have 3 connectors and only 2 that go to the Radio. I recognize...
• Fuse 9
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Thu, 7 May 2009 17:52:52 -0400
  ...These are both wired to the fuse via a single spade connector in my van. There is another spade connector going to the fuse...
• Re: Battery Light
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sun, 18 Dec 2005 22:04:23 -0500
  ...The D+ connector has a spade connector on it, that doesn"t really look like it used to be home to the blue wire...
• Turn signal LED... the battle rages on
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 7 Mar 2007 21:11:24 -0600
  ...The resistor between the connector and the LED works. All the foil is in good shape. This is the third instrument cluster I've...
• Re: Question about front heater core removal... blower motor wires
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 14:05:11 -0800
  The wires come from a connector plugged into the back of the heater fan switch. There is also a brown ground wire running over...
• Re: oem open barrel style connectors
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Fri, 24 Aug 2018 13:51:48 -0700
  Look on Samba, the same guy that sells the headlight and starters relay kits can supply you any of the open barrel connectors you...
• Re: Male connector
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 10 Jan 2011 23:30:06 -0500
  At 11:04 PM 1/10/2011, Zolly wrote: >I'm looking for the male spade connector that slides into the plastic >housing and...
• Re: Instrument cluster wiring replacement with atx connector information neeeded
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 19 May 2010 12:53:13 -0400
  I did something like that with a db25 connector: snurl.com/vanagon Edward On Wed, May 19, 2010 at 10:48 AM, email99 <email99...
• Re: Needed: Power Mirror Switch Connector
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Fri, 5 Jun 2009 07:30:40 -0600
  ...I need to buy the > electrical connector that plugs into the controller switch that is located > in the driver side door. Does anyone know...
• Re: Another Great Use of Naval Jelly
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Mon, 11 Sep 95 10:27:04 EDT
  ...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: Cleaning contacts/Oil light buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 17:00:24 +0000
  ...connect the spade connectors, slide the tube over the connectors, Heat and seal. If you need to access the connection, just cut the tubing...
• Re: Headlight low beam failure
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 4 Dec 2016 13:14:41 -0800
  ...That particular block connector was very very tight onto the panel. I think at one time I struggled with it, to remove to add...
• Re: Electrical Math Check Please? (Westy Solar Panel)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 8 Aug 2013 15:53:52 -0400
  ...Weather-sealed connectors for PV panels. Do not disconnect under load. You might look into the Cable Clam http://www.bluesea.com/products/category...
• Re: air conditioning fan
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 30 Jan 2004 08:25:11 -0500
  ...First at the switch that controls the fan speed then at the connector in the left rearmost panel. Last year, I discovered that the...
• O2-sensor blues and more on '84 1.9L engine
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 13 Aug 2011 11:46:31 -0400
  ...When the O2-sensor is connected and I measure the voltage between the connector and engine ignition control module heat shield, I am getting...
• Re: Easier battery jumping?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 16:26:04 -0700
  ...Therefore he needs access to the Vanagon's > battery(s). > > The "NATO" connectors sound best. AAA service trucks have a similar > connector on the...
• Re: Headlight low beam failure
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 4 Dec 2016 13:15:18 -0800
  ...Whether cheapo Harbor Freight LED flashlights, or Vanagon tailights connectors, or whatever. Even my camera batteries. Not only does it work good at preventing...
• AC Blower problem
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:02:57 EDT
  ...I cut about 3 mm of the wire and the melted connector off and used a new connector that I soldered/crimped on and...
• Re: "Propane Protector" Mud Flap Removal Question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 17 Apr 1999 18:03:20 -0400
  ...The bottom connector is removed, just the side >connectors I'm having trouble with. > >How is this removed? I cannot get to the other...
• Re: Injectors not firing ?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Sat, 24 Feb 2007 13:07:06 EST
  ...Aging grounds, loose terminals, split rubber boots, baked wire insulation, cracked wire strands, loose crimps, loose connectors (at the injector), salt/ water getting onto...
• Re: Cable TV in the Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 16 Nov 2015 20:03:43 -0500
  ...There are a number of external boxes available and there are also inserts to add that connector to electrical boxes. Since that "F" connector...
• Re: Dashboard lights/85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Michael J Vickey
  Mon, 27 Oct 1997 22:49:06 -0500
  ...Check the 14-pin connector on the instrument cluster printed circuit sheet. If the connector has been on-and-off several times, someone may...
• Re: Stray wires around the fuse block Help!!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:47:26 -0700
  ...Just leave that single and double connector hanging free. The J101 relay can be left in or out but won't ever be used...