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Re: Electrical genuis-es here is one for you..
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:05:02 +0000
...Could > this be some faulty relay behavior causing the wierdness? > So far, I have replaced the coolant temperature sensor, and > that seemed to stop...
Re: Electric problem in 2.1l
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:41:55 -0700
...The coolant temperature is not too high and also I have a full >>> coolant tank. It seems to be connected to how much electrical...
Re: Electrical genuis-es here is one for you..
Historical mailing list - -------------
Wed, 20 Dec 2006 16:45:41 -0500
...Could >>this be some faulty relay behavior causing the wierdness? >>So far, I have replaced the coolant temperature sensor, and >>that seemed to stop...
Re: Coolant Flush and Fill (Post Mortem)
Historical mailing list
Sun, 4 Dec 1994 07:29:04 -0800 (PST)
...The bus is fine with the new coolant, I do not think it overheated, I think I was tripping the low coolant switch on...
Re: Looking for instrument cluster or tachometer
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sat, 11 Dec 2021 16:22:51 -0500
...COM>> wrote: > >>> > > >>> > and coolant temperature and oil pressure and oil temperature and > cabin > >>> > temperature and exterior temperature and driver temperature... then > we will > >>> > be...
Re: drive from Oklahoma to Spokane, WA
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 5 Oct 2014 11:39:08 -0400
...The coolant pump was replaced five years (50k miles) ago. The temperature indicator almost always sets dead on the led after the vehicle warms...
How to tell a radiator is bad
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Fri, 9 Sep 2005 04:33:24 -0400
...for measuring the heat of the coolant hoses. Now, when the van is warmed up measure the temperature of the hose going to the...
Re: Idle control system
Historical mailing list - Steven Sittser
Wed, 1 Aug 2012 15:47:20 -0400
...The PS switch is easy to check. I tested the PS switch a while back, and it's fine. (I repaired the questionable wiring...
Re: Coolant pipes replacement
Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
Wed, 28 Jun 2006 10:20:32 -0400
...I would consider the marine grade hoses combined with the lower fan thermo-switch from BD, thus you fan is kicking on sooner if...
Re: Spooked!
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 3 Jun 2011 20:09:54 -0500
...Oil dip stick measures halfway between the marks, and > the coolant level is up. I checked the rear oil pressure switch, and the > wiring...
Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
Historical mailing list - Derek Burgess
Sun, 2 Mar 2014 11:10:32 -0800
...When I switched to the later filter housing that has the >> oil/coolant function my inline's oil temperature runs about 15-25f cooler...
Re: 2.1L coolant light problem
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Thu, 17 Jul 2003 09:22:55 -0700
...coolant flow maybe variable and > > is > > > the cause of the problem. This is a tuff thing > > to > > > measure but it would explain the temperature...
Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:51:54 -0700
...And the sender shows the temp of the radiator circuit coolant ......... they'd want to read the hottest coolant as it comes out of...
Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sun, 2 Mar 2014 20:39:42 -0600
...When I switched to the later filter housing that has the >> oil/coolant function my inline's oil temperature runs about 15-25f cooler...
Re: Overcooling Hypothesis--Long
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Thu, 27 Dec 2007 12:32:03 -0800
...On the idle switch thing, sure it would use a tiny bit more fuel. And yes, if the idle switch doesn't make contact...
Re: Need a/c hose for 87 Westy Gl
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Sat, 11 Jul 1998 11:42:54 EDT
...Some of the symptoms I had were RPM relative >whining >from the compressor (starved for freon) and increased coolant >temperatures >from the buildup of...
Re: VDO gauges
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Thu, 14 Oct 1999 22:30:26 -0700
...If you really want to be clever, you could install a toggle switch and use the existing temp gauge to measure both oil and...
Re: Some thoughts Mansi Speed products.
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Tue, 1 Jun 2021 05:16:04 -0700
...and just got to get >> the >> coolant temp calibrated and confirm if the radiator fan thermo switch is >> good...the fan works when I...
Re: 83 h20 fuel injection problem
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Tue, 22 Sep 1998 21:43:51 EDT
...Use a good quality digital meter and know exactly what the temperature of the coolant temp sensor is. This is the most important. I...
Re: Power & MPG Summer/Winter
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 10 Nov 2015 17:05:50 -0800
...31st (most stations switch over a little earlier) - other factors that affect fuel economy include air temperature (the daytime temperatures have dropped significantly over...
Re: New instrument cluster in '84 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - DaveC
Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:41:40 -0800
...that would monitor oil pressure and coolant temperature (or, alternatively or even additionally head or exhaust temperature) and set off a wailing siren under...
Dometic Fan Upgrade- Addendum
Historical mailing list - John P. Stoneback
Tue, 16 Nov 1999 14:16:44 -0500
...A second switch is wired in parallel with the thermal switch. This allows one to turn the system on regardless of the temperature of...
Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
Sun, 2 Mar 2014 11:46:21 -0500
...When I switched to the later filter housing that has the > oil/coolant function my inline's oil temperature runs about 15-25f cooler...
On Oil Coolers, Cooling System Design and Engine Life
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 19 Nov 2004 17:44:17 EST
...When the oil reaches its maximum temperature (generally well above the coolant steady state temperature), the oil is cooled by the coolant. Whatever the...
Re: temperature-oil pressure (rather long)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 16 Aug 2009 22:41:01 -0400
...Also offered to check actual operating temperature to be sure gauge was correct, but realistically, the behavior shows coolant operating properly -- fans kick on...
Re: Summer Oil pressure drop + higher temperatures with oil error (Was: Is 20w50 Oil OK in the winter?)
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Thu, 26 Dec 2002 18:16:03 -0800
...Oil pressure switches aren't as cheap, but still worth the effort. Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: David Marshall [mailto:vanagon@volkswagen.org] Sent...
Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 2 Mar 2014 14:04:50 -0600
...When I switched to the later filter housing that has the >> oil/coolant function my inline's oil temperature runs about 15-25f cooler...
Re: 2.1/1.9 mix
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sat, 13 Apr 2002 18:03:47 -0700
Sounds like a misadjusted throttle position switch. BTDT. Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "J. Andrew Eichelberger" <jae13@CORNELL.EDU> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
Re: Engine running badly
Historical mailing list - Lovemyairedales
Mon, 2 Oct 2017 09:40:10 -0400
...I checked timing, >> temperature sensor, throttle switch, compression, all seems to be ok. > >> BTW, I failed to mention that the engine developed a head...
Re: Some thoughts Mansi Speed products.
Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
Tue, 1 Jun 2021 07:38:06 -0400
...and just got to get >> the >> coolant temp calibrated and confirm if the radiator fan thermo switch is >> good...the fan works when I...
Re: Metallic burning smell front of van.
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sun, 29 Jun 2014 15:39:44 -0700
...point, there's plenty of coolant in the reservoir tank. The temp light works on startup by blinking. Switch the air controls from cool...
Re: 5-cylinder conversion mail list (1)
Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
Tue, 10 Nov 1998 00:56:23 EST
...thermo time switch receiving power from the start circuit and then sending power to the cold start valve at cool temperatures). If the ECU...
Re: Electric problem in 2.1l
Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
Thu, 30 Jul 2009 01:38:53 -0700
...The coolant temperature is not too high and also I have a full >>>> coolant tank. It seems to be connected to how much electrical...
Re: A New Perspective on Vanagon Syndrome
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 8 Feb 2009 15:39:38 -0800
...has the normal inputs..........coolant temp, throttle switch ( though it is a bit more evolved TPS than what a vanagon uses ) .......... but seems to...
Re: Auxiliary Air Regulator - Testing - Digijet
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 29 Aug 2012 22:25:43 -0400
...Do make sure the wiring is not swapped with the throttle position switch if it uses the same connector. If swapped the switch is...
Re: Oil Pressure Lamp? Denoument.
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Thu, 10 May 2012 19:46:12 -0700
...Thursday, May 10, 2012, 2:45 PM > > Wet oil pressure switch? > > Yesterday we put new coolant into my 1.9. Using a "Libby Bong...
Re: Leaky rear heater---Autozone Loan-a-Tool program
Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
Thu, 21 May 2020 17:30:42 -0700
...a switch on the dash so that I could turn it on and off at will (with thermistor readout on water temperature) from the...
Re: overheating issues
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 8 Sep 2005 21:00:06 -0400
...Even with a proper bulk coolant temperature, the internal surfaces of the engine can be much hotter. Imagine a pot on the stove with...
Re: 82 Diesel coolant temp sender location
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:15:33 -0700
...red arrow is pointing to the coolant > temperature gauge sender; blue arrow to the oil pressure switch; and > green arrow to the glow plug...
Re: High and low pressure zones on a Vanagon - ideas for my intercooler anyone!?
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 8 Jun 2001 02:48:24 EDT
...of coolant and a golf reservoir mounted above the rear axles. It will be triggered by temperature and by the manifold pressure switch. Frank...
Re: Leaky rear heater---Autozone Loan-a-Tool program
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Fri, 22 May 2020 00:13:46 +0000
...a switch on the dash so that I could turn it on and off at will (with thermistor readout on water temperature) from the...
Re: A/C Question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 29 Apr 2002 22:36:20 -0400
...This can either be the coolant temperature in the radiator or a high pressure switch in the AC system. If the AC is building...
Re: Summer Oil pressure drop + higher temperatures with oil error (Was: Is 20w50 Oil OK in the winter?)
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Thu, 26 Dec 2002 14:51:55 -0800
...The second most common fix I've run into was a bad oil pressure switch. The last Vanagon I fixed with a flickering oil...
engine swap overheat
Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
Sat, 24 May 2014 22:17:52 -0400
...I missed the large hose on the back of the thermostat housing and when it reached operating temperature/pressure, it let me know. Not...
Re: 91 GL Running hot still...what next?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
Thu, 28 Aug 2003 12:31:07 -0600
...stat and reach normal operating temperature. Andrew Fox > Follow a basic bleed procedure: cold engine, remove the coolant tank cap, > start engine, turn the...
It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!!
Historical mailing list - Tinkerman007
Mon, 3 Sep 2007 02:00:52 -0400
...pulses from Ignition coil driver LS 8 Throttle valve switch input T 13 Coolant temperature sensor (TEMP2) input K 2 unused? 50 6 +12V...
Re: Thoughts on running Mobil-1 Synthetic oil
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 3 Oct 2007 17:50:42 -0400
...the oil to water heat exchanger ensures the oil gets up to coolant temperature. Any further heating is the sign that you are exceeding...
Re: Using extra Defogger Switch to operate motorized Ball-Valve
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sun, 5 Apr 2020 19:21:09 -0400
...ball valve; hot coolant goes inside copper tubing > heating up water; BBQ thermometer with wires up to cockpit monitors water > temperature. Alarm signals at...
Re: Running hot........or maybe not
Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
Fri, 2 Jun 2000 21:43:22 -0400
...However, since they're calling for temperatures in the thirties on Monday, I think I'll turn it back on this weekend. John ----- Original...
Re: Summer Oil pressure drop + higher temperatures with oil error (Was: Is 20w50 Oil OK in the winter?)
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Thu, 26 Dec 2002 18:46:58 -0800
...Summer Oil pressure drop + higher temperatures with oil error (Was: Is 20w50 Oil OK in the winter?) Are you saying the Bosch filter is...
FI Parts Questions
Historical mailing list
13 Sep 96 06:34:13 PDT
...Temperature Sensor Coolant Thermo-Time Switch (NOT the Cold Start Valve) I am trying to move all the CA equipment from CA bus to...
Re: Oil Pressure Lamp? Denoument.
Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
Fri, 11 May 2012 07:14:42 -0500
...Now the switch and engine compartment are fully dry and the<BR>lamp is back to behaving quite normally. The conductivity of the coolant...
Re: Coolant/Oil that oil filter interface.. reasons
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 24 Sep 2010 08:17:43 -0700
...The temperature difference, as > influenced by the coolant circulating around the oil filter pipe, is that > same condition not present all over the motor...
trying some new timing settings...
Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
Wed, 29 Jan 1997 20:00:12 +0000
...I replaced the coolant temperature switch for the ECU, and this seemed to fix the problem for a week or so, only to have...
Re: simple oil temp measurement.... will this work?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 28 Oct 2002 18:20:00 -0800
...But i do have fancy temperature probes that are just a small wire i can put anywhere (type K thermocouples). I would be happy...
Re: Overcooling Hypothesis--Long
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Thu, 27 Dec 2007 11:41:40 -0800
...a period of 10 minutes or so in >> freezing temperatures, the coolant loses temperature, and your gauge >> is way off the edge of the...
Re: Idle control system
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 1 Aug 2012 21:20:33 -0400
...The PS switch is easy to check. I tested the PS switch a while back, and it's fine. (I repaired the questionable wiring...
Re: Diagnosing temp rise issue
Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
Sun, 26 Feb 2012 21:59:20 -0500
...I need to get the manual on-off switch for the rad fan back to being controlled by a temp switch. We'll see...
Re: oil light question
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Wed, 1 Jan 2014 11:30:59 -0500
...pressure switches. > > Now concerning the temp gauge red light flashing. I found out that I had no cable plugged in to the coolant reservoir...
Re: Is It Cool To Be Cooler?
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Sun, 11 Jun 2000 13:16:21 -0700
Ten degrees less might be a little too much for the fan thermo switch. Bus Depot sells 2 different thermostats for the vanagon. One...