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• Re: Funky temp gauge - update
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 22:49:20 -0500
  ...When it was humid, it would flash for extended periods. Sometimes if I let it flash for five seconds before starting it would stop...
• Re: flashing temp light
  Historical mailing list - Lloyd McClelland
  Wed, 21 Jun 2000 19:33:05 -0700
  ...VANAGON.COM> Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2000 10:30 AM Subject: flashing temp light >Thanks to all who responded to my query. The combined...
• Re: Hazards not working properly 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Thu, 4 Oct 2012 21:50:35 +0000
  ...If ok and the Flasher still doesn't work, it may > need replacing. > > * If the Turn Signals/Flasher is working, check to make sure...
• Re: 84 coolant light.
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 00:10:49 -0700
  ...Operating temp is > fine but the > light flashes. I attempted to loop the circuit at the > bottle plug but > that pesky light just keeps...
• Two warning lights come on TOGETHER
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Tue, 23 Aug 2005 09:00:41 -0400
  My alternator and Oxygen sensor warning lights are occasionally flashing on and off. I can troubleshoot for the alt and Oxy lights, but why...
• Water Temperature Light
  Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 18:01:25 -0800
  ...when I start engine from cold, light flashes for several seconds & then goes out (it behaves this way most of the time) Occasionally: light...
• Re: Headlight wiring for 80/100 bulbs
  Historical mailing list - RiffOil
  Sat, 15 May 2010 20:39:41 -0700
  I'm have E-code 80/100 and never been "flashed" either so my guess that doesn't blind the oposit traffic ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ May Peace...
• Re: rear window defogger switch ('87)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:23:46 -0800
  ...That is all that it has in common with the E flasher switch, they both get the dimmer wheel controlled backlight voltage. The grey...
• Re: Friday flammables-Flammables vs. combustibles.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 12 Apr 2012 23:33:50 -0700
  ...Class IA - Flash Point less than 73�F; Boiling Point less than 100�F Class IB - Flash Point less than 73�F; Boiling Point...
• Re: Blinker issue
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 18 Oct 2012 08:40:13 -0700
  ...If you get new bulbs that are reversed in this way, the wrong filament will be flashing and the flasher relay won't like...
• Re: flashing coolant light purpose
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Sat, 24 Sep 2011 20:25:10 -0400
  ...is near >> the end. >> >> alistair >> >> Ya, but do you have a flashing reservoir light in your bathroom? You > never know when one of your...
• Re: Paint color on a weekender I saw?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 21 Apr 1999 15:07:23 +0200
  ...Flash Silver is > slightly lighter than Vesuve Gray. > > dave I would say that Flash Silver is more touching the Gold side of the color...
• Running Hot?
  Historical mailing list - James Comer
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 10:32:59 -0700
  I have an 84 GL 1.9 and the temp guage continues to flash..? I just bought the van it has 90k on it...
• Oil Light No Flashing
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 4 Oct 2006 13:41:56 -0400
  Hi Volks, For whatever reason, (Possibly the wet weather conditions in the mountains of northwest PA) the oil light is no longer flashing in...
• Re: flashing temp light when cool
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 08:32:58 -0700
  ...I have not bothered to fix it, it usually stops flashing if I restart the car. Too many other more pressing things to fix...
• Re: short in circuit on 85 waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 6 Jan 2005 14:02:15 -0700
  ...have a short in the fused circuit that feeds the > emergency flashing lights. Has anyone else experienced this? How do I go > about fixing...
• Re: Telemetry (was Re: Coolant pressure test... video.)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:38:58 -0800
  ...Coolant Indicator LED is Flashing at Normal Temperatures Model(s): All Models CONDITION Coolant overheat / low coolant level indicator LED is flashing at normal...
• Re: US Westfalia version gallery flash guard / drainboard trip tray wanted...
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Thu, 3 Sep 2009 21:54:39 -0700
  ...US Westfalia version gallery flash guard / drainboard trip tray wanted... > Try Chris Turner at *JordanVw*@AOL.COM > bob > > On Thu, Sep 3, 2009 at...
• Re: Water temp warning light flashing
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Tue, 11 Nov 2014 13:02:42 -0500
  One thing I've found on my 88 with a Subaru 2.2 is that the light will go on, flash, and then usually...
• Re: 91 Carat w/autotranny - Turn Signal Issue
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 27 Jun 2014 15:35:43 -0500
  ...When turned on - >> the light in the signal indicator comes on - but the flasher does not >> work flashing the lights. >> >> If anyone has any...
• Re: Turn signal issue now
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 19 May 2021 10:03:17 -0400
  ...Very similar to Richard's suggestion but without the spray. > Driving one of these vans - you definitely want to have working flashers. > I usually...
• Re: Nagging Gremlins: Temp gauge, Window washer, stumble, arm rest, Sliding door
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 19:08:52 -0700
  With your years of vehicle it is a simple matter isolate the cause of the flashing. Both your Vanagon and your Quantum have virtually...
• Re: cluster swap from 85 van to 86 van
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 May 2006 10:41:29 EDT
  ...the gauge stays at > the bottom but the light keeps on flashing. Coolant is not low, and it > doesn't flash with the 86...
• Re: My 2c on DRLs
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone Greene
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 19:19:19 -0400
  ...BUS WITH HEAD LIGHTS ON AND FLASHING YELLOW & RED LIGHTS AND MECHANICAL ARMS STICKING OUT (also with FLASHING RED LIGHTS), WHAT DIFFERENCE WILL IT...
• Re: 84 turn signal lite short?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Norman
  Wed, 26 Jun 2002 09:14:29 -0230
  ...They all flash bright while the turn signal light flashes but dimly.. any thoughts?? Thanks Tim
• Coolant Level Light Question
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Wed, 3 Jul 2002 09:45:54 EDT
  The coolant level light on my '85 has suddenly replaced its normal behavior (flashing brightly when the key is turned, sometimes continuing for a...
• Overheating problems
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Wed, 30 Oct 2002 07:00:15 -0600
  Kevin O'brien writes: ..mine overheats mostly when going uphill...but also get finicky...blows cold with heat on, then hot...red light flashes...
• Re: Why is there an additional signal marker dash lamp on European vans?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 2 Oct 2003 14:57:59 -0400
  ...It is strictly a turn signal (emergency flashers) thing. On my Tristar the foglight switch (which DOES have two ON positions) will light the...
• Re: Intermittent OX2 / alternator lights
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sun, 13 Feb 2000 08:59:21 -0600
  Hi John, Lights flashing indicate the alternator brushes are probably worn out. If you can solder they are readily available and easily replaced. From...
• Re: Turn signal weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Wed, 7 May 2003 08:18:53 -0500
  ...No light with either bulb in that location with the emergency flashers on either. > > I got out the multimeter and put the left blinker...
• Re: LED Flash light
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 24 Sep 2003 23:40:53 -0400
  ...I just bought those thin LED flash >lights the other day and it just fits into the upper bed support's rubber >folding, because...
• Re: Wonky temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 2 May 2015 23:47:57 -0400
  ...When voltage at the sender pin gets low enough it starts to flash. If it does not flash for 2-3 seconds when you...
• Re: 1981 Fuse S9 Potential Future Loads
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 2 Aug 2017 00:27:21 -0400
  ...The only loads I see connected to > it are turn signal lights, emergency flasher display light, emergency > flasher relay. Starting in 1983 WBX (and...
• Re: flashing coolant light purpose
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Sat, 24 Sep 2011 08:05:56 -0500
  ...is near >> the end. >> >> alistair >> >> Ya, but do you have a flashing reservoir light in your bathroom? You > never know when one of your...
• Re: VW's on the big screen
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Thu, 28 Dec 1995 12:27:27 -0600 (CST)
  Then there's the new Sears commercial with the flash of a blue and white 23-window sunroof splittie with roof rack. Best thing...
• Flashing Coolant light when cell phone plug into cig lighter
  Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 16:40:26 -0700
  ...If and when I plug my cell phone charger into the dash board cig lighter my coolant light starts flashing... sometimes irregularly and sometimes...
• Re: Blinkers, Flashers, and Brakes
  Historical mailing list - John Wallace
  Thu, 11 May 2006 13:14:43 -0400
  ...loose wires, touching >wires, etc. > >I've cleaned the flasher switch contacts and reconnected; didn't see any >bad >wires back there either. > >Any...
• Re: bemused by wiring
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 22:34:06 -0500
  ...When I use the right turn signal, the reverse lights flash along with the turn signal. This doesn't happen when I use the...
• Re: Blinking temperature light
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 29 Jul 2013 13:56:30 -0400
  ...Also the temp gauge flashes 6 or >10 times before starting and I thought it should only flash 3times. The gauge is spec'ed...
• Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 1 Nov 2000 17:35:09 -0800
  ...and from sining back into your own eyes in fog and rain! I have not had any > oncomming cars flash me so I don...
• Re: Dometic question. (yes did search archives.... ;^)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 11:54:32 -0400
  Last night,I put some copper flashing material(HD) between the frig box and ammonia tubing.For a heat shield. I removed the little...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Phillips
  Tue, 29 Dec 1998 06:19:19 -0800
  please, take me off the list KPCycles@flashcom.net [text/html]
• Re: 91 Carat - Turn Signals and Flasher
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 26 Jun 2014 11:41:52 -0500
  ...The > usual indication is a fast or erratic flash or no flash at all. Except for > breaking a wire there is nothing to separate...
• temp. gauge warning light
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ellingson
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 13:40:01 -0900
  My 87 westy's coolant temperature gauge warning light has been flashing. After about 45 freeway miles, the light began flashing. I pulled over...
• Re: Trucker Etiquette (was:Misc Ramblings)
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Mon, 8 Jan 1996 07:47:52 -0800 (PST)
  ...This is probably because my flash is more noticeable at night (even though I don't flash until the trucker checks the right side...
• Re: Dang driver lowbeam and front driver turnsignal
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 2 Jan 2017 23:18:25 -0500
  ...The 4 way flasher is not an > independent circuit. The flasher will not flash unless it sees enough > current being drawn for two bulbs...
• Re: 84 WB Coolant Light... More(U)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Jul 1996 18:13:12 PST
  ...Again, I just unplugged the level sender and turned on the ignition,two things happened...1>light flashed(normal)and went out b>five...
• Re: 84 coolant light.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 17:20:49 -0400
  ...Hi; I just got my daughters 84 on the road and have a pesky flashing coolant light. Coolant level is fine. Operating temp is...
• flashing to pass, spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 25 Aug 94 11:57:57 CDT
  ...Bosch W7DTC <3-pronged> cost about $3.80 each NGK BP6ET <3-pronged> cost about $3.50 each flashing to pass: i'm pretty...
• Re: bemused by wiring
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 12:05:01 -0800
  ...Likewise, > when I put the van in reverse, the right turn signal lights up, solid, not > flashing. This morning I noticed that when I...
• Re flashing over vans
  Historical mailing list
  25 Aug 94 13:52
  Your high beam should work with no lights on. Lee.
• Re: Differences between 82 and 83 turn signals?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:21:33 -0700
  ...Yes, the 4 way flasher switch is the emergency flasher switch. Mark Jim Felder wrote: > See below, then my question... > > On Sun, Apr 12...
• Turn signal indication--gotta be something else
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 26 Aug 2006 14:47:24 -0500
  ...The terminal 1 on the big connected is providing an intermittent 12v with the flasher. So that's working. If I take out the...
• Re: Naive question - flashing red light
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 1 Aug 2006 14:42:43 -0400
  The flashing light was telling you that you were low on coolant and that gurgling was the coolant boiling violently warping heads and cooking...
• Re: Window molding question & Hazard switch update & Oil pressure buzzer (long).
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 16 Nov 2003 02:50:55 -0500
  ...Burned out bulb on the right side? Make sure all your right side bulbs are flashing. The flash speed is load-dependent. David Brodbeck...
• Flashing coolant light
  Historical mailing list - khgo50
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:20:30 -0400
  I'm hoping someone could explain why the temp gauge light continues to flash (as it should when you first crank the engine, but...
• Re: Electrical Gremlins
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 25 Aug 2014 20:15:18 -0500
  ...With the key > > off, the emergency flashers work, but the brake, oil and battery light > also > > flash. Turn the key with the previous situation...
• New Web Page devoted to oil light flashing buzzer problem
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 2 Oct 2003 11:29:49 -0400
  I just did a write up on how to troubleshoot the oil light flashing/buzzer coming on problem that 86-91 Vanagons have. Here...
• Matt
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 15 Nov 2002 17:06:52 -0800
  Will the Idaho flash, Mathew, the chemist's chemist please contact me sometime? Mike
• Re: overheating warning light flashes immediately on 83.5 V'go
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 23:52:25 -0400
  On that year, low coolant will flash the light and peg the gauge to get your attention. So go check the coolant level in...