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• Cigarette lighter wiring?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Moon
  Wed, 26 Oct 2005 12:38:40 -0700
  ...I have the Bentley manual, but don't have any experience with electrical diagrams. Thx, Mike __________________________________ Yahoo! FareChase: Search multiple travel sites in one...
• All you want toknow about Auto electrical, was: tracing electrical problem
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Tue, 6 Oct 1998 17:47:02 -0400
  Can someone walk me through the process for tracing a failed electrical part such as power mirrors? Maybe clue me in on what I...
• Re: Electric Water Pump (was: Re: Electric Vanagon? Now really useful tips..)
  Historical mailing list - B Monk
  Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:07:38 -0800
  I use an electic water pump on my 65 Mustang along with an electric fan. I just upgraded the alternator to handle the bigger...
• Re: Another Electric Blanket Option .. although not cheap
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 22:57:34 -0500
  ...It would be >an issue in a van. >2.) Electric blankets lose very little heat if they are place under another >blanket. Like my...
• Mystery Battery
  Historical mailing list - Arthur Anderson
  Tue, 22 Oct 2002 17:24:36 -0400
  ...I've been puzzling through the electrical system with a very electrically minded friend, and we've come upon a deep cycle battery (quite...
• Aux Batteries & electrical whatnot
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Fri, 28 May 1999 11:33:10 -0400
  ...RV Electrical Systems : A Basic Guide to Troubleshooting, Repair, and Improvement by Jan Moeller (Contributor), Bill Moeller It seems to cover all the topics...
• Re: AFM upgrade, grounding and cleaning with electrical contact cleaner
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 14:07:04 -0800
  ...Any comments or suggestions anyone? > > You don't want to deal with electrical tape after it's been in a 150-degree > environment for...
• Electric Vanagon sighting in Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Lucas Thompson
  Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:26:29 -0700
  I was driving south of the stadium today on 2nd I think and saw a Vanagon that said "electric" on the back. I think...
• Re: [OT] Efficiency of electric heaters?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 9 Dec 2013 12:34:03 -0500
  The electrical energy 'consumed" by the fan also ends up as heat. On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 12:31 PM, Jeff Palmer <jpalmer...
• Re: Electric Vanagon via EV West?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Wed, 25 Aug 2021 21:14:04 -0700
  ...That said, it feels like we're entering a period of critical mass with most major car manufacturers offering or soon offering viable electric...
• Re: Westfalia outlet location Was: Nice 1985 Westfalia for sale
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 05:09:06 +0000
  ...It had the lower electrical port with a permanently attached power cord stored inside, and no dish drainer over the stove. The metric speedometer...
• Re: What is it with the US? (No real van content)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 23 Jun 2007 11:13:55 -0700
  ...A DIESEL hybrid (electric motor assist)? That makes SENSE! > > > Gee, what a great idea. Let's call it a Diesel/Electric. Lets make a...
• Re: Gauge Mounting Options
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 17 Aug 2012 19:12:47 -0400
  At 01:52 PM 8/17/2012, Brent Weide wrote: >extension cord (typically has 3 shielded wires inside an external "Shielded" in electrical context...
• Electric Window on the Fritz
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 Sep 1996 21:35:22 PST
  Hey Vanagoneers, The right side electric window does not want to go down in my 88. I've checked the switch and jumped power...
• Free metal electrical port door
  Historical mailing list - ghamburg
  Fri, 24 Apr 1998 20:00:03 -0700
  I was searching for a spring for my water plastic water inlet door and found a metal door of an old westy's electrical...
• DId anybody try the electronic spray to the AFM yet?
  Historical mailing list - Debi
  Mon, 10 May 1999 08:57:05 -0700
  ...me with their results with the Electrical spray to the AFM, and the use of the di-electric silicone to their contacts?? MtnGal 84...
• [WAS: 85 GL No Spark/Start]
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 21:27:37 -0700
  At 04:46 PM 4/14/2000 -0400, you wrote: >I'll try to put some electrical tape on it unless someone has a...
• Whoops Re; Electrical Device
  Historical mailing list - zzyzx
  Tue, 8 Mar 2011 17:43:41 -0800
  ...jpg">Image here</a><br> Will anyone offer guidance on this electrical device below the drivers seat belt post? <br> And where the wires...
• question about electrical inlet
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Fri, 20 Feb 2009 20:03:38 -0500
  What's on the rear end of the camper vanagons' electrical inlet? How is it wired... is there a three pronged plug coming from...
• Re: Electric Vanagon FS at zapworld.com
  Historical mailing list - Chris Geiser
  Thu, 1 Sep 2005 22:49:45 -0500
  ...2005 4:37 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Electric Vanagon FS at zapworld.com Hmm. Up to 30 miles per charge...
• Re: Electric Vanagon via EV West?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 25 Aug 2021 20:17:23 -0700
  ...Alistair > On Aug 25, 2021, at 7:50 PM, Bruce Todd <beeceetee@gmail.com> wrote: > > I am hoping my next motor will be electric...
• Re: They said it couldn't be done....
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 24 Aug 2014 13:07:44 -0500
  ---- Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > I looked into the electrical AC in the Prius a while back, interesting. Is > any manufacturer using...
• Re: Help! Electrical issue I need to solve in <3 hours!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:39:53 -0500
  ...What do you mean by "bad electrical sounds at the battery"? If you hear something or heard something near the battery my guess would...
• vw news
  Historical mailing list - Chris Dixon
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 11:02:44 EST
  Andrew I know you're a pretty engineering savvy dude, but I have to take exception to your statement that electric technology in cars...
• gas + electric
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 Jun 95 10:39:49 EDT
  [.........] > What would be really spiffy would be to > have the electric and gas motors in parallel. > Good Luck > Bill Duff The diesel-electric engine...
• Re: Liquid electrical tape????
  Historical mailing list - David Hally
  Mon, 5 Sep 2005 22:50:20 -0700
  ...Dave Hally --- John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > "Liquid Tape" by a company called "Plasti Dip", or 3M's 14853 > "Electrical > Coating". I haven...
• Re: Seeking warmth in my Westy
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 21 Sep 2001 10:39:55 EDT
  In a message dated 9/21/01 9:31:58 AM, gmr@OBPA.USDA.GOV writes: << Has anyone else used electric blankets in their...
• Welding on Van - ECU consequences?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Tue, 1 Sep 2015 22:26:58 -0600
  ...It suddenly occurred to me that they may be using an electric welder on my vehicle rather than a gas welder. Is it recommended...
• Re: Why does O2 sensor requi
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  30 May 1996 08:20:35 -0700
  My understanding behind heated O2 sensors is that the electrical heating element comes on immediatly upon startup and brings the temp of the sensor...
• Re: Need your help
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 15:58:23 -0300
  ...Ground (batteries / engine / transmission / body / ECU / electrical panel)? + terminal at the alternator? MUST be electrical, not fuel. Good luck JGS 84 1.9L Westfalia...
• Re: Westy electrical/water covers
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Oct 2003 11:52:12 EST
  ...EDU writes: > I have a '81 Westy that has the beige electrical/water covers that are on > the outside of the vehicle. Anyone know...
• Aux battery, install location
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Thu, 8 May 2008 10:33:30 -0700
  ...The driver's seems the best electrically but the passenger's seems the best accessibility-wise. I suppose it's low maintenance, so electrically...
• Re: Water 4 Gas. com Does it work? Has Anyone Tried it? Know of It?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:05:55 +0000
  You can get even more mileage inprovement if you include the magnetic fuel saver http://www.cndailymag.com/magnetic-fuel-saver.htm Electric supercharger...
• Bulley Rags on battery-operated vehicles: lite van content: was: Diesels in America?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 11:44:33 -0400
  ...Perhaps a heavy tax on electricity for electric vehicle owners would keep the playing field level? Worse, as all these folks started sucking power...
• Re: Electric Power Steering in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 24 May 2011 20:53:08 -0400
  At 07:18 PM 5/23/2011, Jeff Schwaia wrote: >A Syncro just arrived from Europe that has an >aftermarket electric power steering setup...
• Re: electric or hydraulic power steering
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 18 Mar 2022 15:02:24 -0400
  Samba has threads on electric, but from which vehicle I do not remember. Saturn, maybe? Worth a search over there. Stephen Mobile > On Mar...
• Re: 93 Eurovan engine electrical problem
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Fri, 27 Mar 1998 15:25:26 -0800
  >| This problem is a complete loss of engine electrical. The engine stops, >| and the tachometer goes to zero, even if the engine is turning...
• Re: unclas gas prices.. and what they'll be this summer
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 10:17:25 -0700
  ...Lots of coal out there. > >> From the New Zealand Press Association Feb04 > ASSOCIATE ENERGY MINISTER LAUNCHES 'HYDROGEN TO ELECTRICITY' PROJECT > > Associate Energy Minister, Harry...
• Re: Power Door Locks
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 29 Mar 1998 06:19:11 -0500
  ...It's caused by oxidation of the electrical contacts in the motor and control units on each door lock. You will need to remove...
• Re: Electric Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Fri, 24 Jul 2015 22:31:54 -0400
  ...2015 10:25 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Electric Power Steering At the 360 volts. That is, of course on full...
• A request
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:49:09 -0500
  I need a good photo of the upholstered side of the passenger door of a 1991 Carat - one with electric windows, electric door locks...
• 12volt electric heaters
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Wed, 8 Feb 1995 09:37:07 CST6CDT
  ...of amperage, 1500watt/12v= 125amps. That's ALOT of juice folks. Electric heaters from a 12v system are not practical in an automobile context...
• Re: Cleaning corroded connectors
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 12 Apr 2003 23:16:16 -0400
  Greg Marshall said: > I don't understand Stan. > > Why is it a bad idea to use dialectric grease on electrical connections? > > Doesn't that...
• Shocking seats!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 Mar 2006 06:15:22 EST
  anyone else get shocked from static electricity everytime you get out of your drivers seat? i just installed the 89 wolfy front seats in...
• moisture/hesitation update
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Wed, 21 May 2008 17:32:18 -0400
  ...I'm guessing this is just a silly electrical problem. Time to start wrapping everything in electrical tape? I figure my situation can't...
• Re: Stock or able to return to stock vs. custom?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 8 Nov 2006 18:18:46 -0800
  ...I opposed major electrical system butchery. Old vehicles like ours tend to develop electrical glitches even when kept stock and well taken care of...
• Re: Spitfres and Joe Lucas
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Sat, 29 Oct 2011 07:21:14 -0500
  ...I'm within a week of purchasing my first Ferrari, and I can almost guarantee the guys in Maranello took night classes in electrical...
• Re: Interesting discovery, electric Power steering
  Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
  Tue, 28 Sep 2021 11:45:08 -0600
  ...Interestingly, it was fully electric. No hoses or pumps . He had put in a manual rack then added the electric assist. He loves it...
• eBus project: A T2 Westfalia converted with electric motor and LiIon batteries.
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sun, 15 Mar 2009 20:04:51 -0700
  With rather more modest goals (building an eBike) I was reading the electric vehicle forums and stumbled on a a guy that is converting...
• Re: gasoline prices
  Historical mailing list - Rainer Heller
  Mon, 22 Apr 1996 08:30:10 -0700 (PDT)
  Where can we get electricity from? Well, there's wind energy, solar energy, water power, gas from dumps, fast growing biomatter (that swallows as...
• Re: Experiences with CRC 2-26
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:22:57 -0700
  ...I use CRC brand electrical contact cleaner ...... seems to work fine. I sort of 'can't stand' just bare metal electrical contacts in 20...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: electric or hybrid conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Steve W
  Mon, 28 Apr 2003 07:08:16 -0700
  ...electric or hybrid > conversion? > > http://www.renewables.com/ElectricVanConv.htm > > yousa!! $17,500 for the conversion, NOT > including the > batteries!!!???? :( > > that hurts. for $17...
• Re: Friday: Everything old is new again--electric vw beetles
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 3 Feb 2018 09:16:21 -0500
  ...They call it EVWT and their goal is to electrify the van, then travel around the world with only electric and solar power. If...
• Oil light problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Fri, 14 Nov 2014 19:34:28 -0500
  Here we go, before reading all the great input from you folks about the oil pressure warning light/buzzer noise I ordered VDO Electric...
• Re: Electrical System Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sat, 9 Dec 2000 21:05:18 -0500
  ...Other parts of the electrical system (e.g., parking > lights, interior lights, dashboard lights, turn signals, emergency > flashers) work fine. When I turn the...
• Re: Electrical Gremlin Back
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 25 Jun 2018 22:00:57 -0400
  ...08 PM, David Boan <dboan@outlook.com> wrote: > In researching the electrical load and relay problem I found this ... > > > https://sites.google.com/site...
• Westie Wiring Diagrams
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 4 Dec 96 12:29:13 PST
  Y'all might want to query YFLVWD for copies of Wiring Diagram #89-101 Camper Electrical Equipment Wiring Diagram #87-64 Auxiliary Battery They...
• Little electric shocks
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Sat, 3 Jun 2000 11:36:12 +0100
  For the past few weeks I have been getting little electric shocks when touching the metal bodywork of the car when climbing out. It...
• Electric Door Locks, 87 Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - Bebe
  Sun, 11 Oct 1998 07:50:21 +0000
  ...Got another one, the electric door locks do not work, have to lock the door with the key each time. I've checked the...
• Re: Vanagons as electric vehicles and other stuff....
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 5 May 2008 00:41:27 -0400
  ...Now if you are going to haul 9 people > everywhere the electric vanagon goes, we can discuss this again. > > Oil companies and the electric...