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• Re: NVC - Delta Mark Ten
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 07:18:53 -0500
  ...Looking through my garage > this weekend, I came across an old 6-volt Delta Mark Ten ignition that I > had installed on my 1964...
• Re: Burnt Ignition cable end stuck in dist. Cap
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:30:39 -0400
  ...The break in my wire seemed to be where it makes the 90 About using non-OEM ignition wires - I should have said that...
• Busted ignition switch
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Feb 95 12:48:18 PST
  I've got a '73 Campmobile with a busted ignition switch. At lunch I turned the key and the oil, alt and brake lights...
• Re: Jake brakes, Engine overrun fuel consumtion, was: Wankels
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Wed, 14 Oct 1998 14:24:08 -0400
  ...Bulley-Hewlett & Associates >If you REALLY want >to slow down using the motor, shut off the ignition (leave the key in), and >open the...
• Re: switched power to radio
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Sat, 20 Jan 2001 23:53:38 -0800
  Larry Alofs wrote: > > Mark Keller wrote: > > > I'm using the buzzer circuit that activates when the key is put into the > > ignition as my...
• Re: Advice on Spare 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 7 May 2010 10:42:54 -0700
  ...If there is a comparable ignition timing circuit in a 2.1 it would be in the ecu. the Idle Control Unit ...the vale...
• Re: Ignition switch replacement: where is it in Bently?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 30 Oct 2013 21:10:39 -0700
  ...On 10/30/2013 7:52 PM, Gregory Smith wrote: > I want to replace my ignition switch and thought it prudent to look it...
• wrong ignition coil.
  Historical mailing list - Ed.
  Wed, 22 Nov 1995 12:27:00 EDT
  ...how will this affect my preformance? what about distroying other parts of the ignition system? how much should i expect to pay and what...
• Ignition Switch Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Ken Korn
  Sat, 23 Jan 1999 12:00:01 -0600
  Has anyone removed and replaced the ignition switch on an 82 Vanagon? The Bentley manual on pages 94.2 and 94.3 shows removing...
• Trying to find small-odd part
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 13 May 2000 00:58:06 -0700
  Does anyone know where I can find the round, black plastic bezel piece that covers the end of the ignition switch? My local dealer...
• Re: need some help with a electricle/wiring issue
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 11:22:33 -0400
  ...try disconnecting the ignition switch and see if the symptoms persist. If not, then it's the switch. The switch is simple to unplug...
• engine miss
  Historical mailing list - gary domestico
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 14:22:29 -0500
  ...If I shut the ignition down and restart it will usally run better. I have changed the computer, coil, ignition relys, air flow meter...
• Re: Ignition Switch? (Update)
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 13:11:19 -0600
  Have you checked to see if the wire going from ignition switch to the starter solenoid is connected? If connected, disconnect it and ck...
• Re: lighted switch needed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 9 Feb 2008 12:02:16 -0800
  ...That way you can still have tunes with 'engine and ignition off' . And can't forget and leave it on when you leave the...
• Re: "Headlights On" Warning Chimes?
  Historical mailing list - Ray Reinhard
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 12:07:38 -0700
  ...I also have my stereo connected to a lead that is only "hot" if the ignition is on, so I'm not worried about...
• Cause of failed igniton switch
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 15:43:27 -0800
  I found the cause of the melting ignition switch- it is from the front heater blower. The key on power circuit can run everything...
• Re: ignition switch shenanigans
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 20 Sep 2004 07:24:12 -0700
  On 19 Sep 2004 at 19:54, Alistair Bell <albell@UVIC.CA> wrote: > Over the summer the ignition switch on my '82 Westy started...
• Re: Blink'n Ignition Light (cont'd)
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Wed, 6 May 1998 21:37:13 -0700
  ...learned that, after you turn on the ignition key, > you > > wait for the Blink'n Ignition Light to stop blink'n before starting > the...
• Re: Broken down, need some advise
  Historical mailing list - joe kallo
  Sun, 13 Nov 2016 15:37:25 +0000
  ...It seemed like the battery > still had juice, so I suspected the ignition switch. I just tested jumping > the big red wire to the...
• Re: '85 Ignition Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:26:17 -0400
  That's the ignition stabilizer for idle speed control I think. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf...
• Ignition Wire Set Inquiry
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sun, 3 May 1998 08:26:55 -0700
  ...I have found a source for "Ignition Wire Set With Cooler. A part number, 025 998 031 is given. What is a "cooler?" What...
• Ignition Switch installation
  Historical mailing list - James Flanigan
  Mon, 22 May 2000 21:41:09 EST
  I got my new ignition switch today (the electrical part only). I pulled the plastic covers off the steering column, and am uncertain how...
• Re: replacing lock cylinders + ignition switch (starter button on dash)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 11:43:39 -0600
  "Where would be the best location on the dash?" ...the underside of the plastic steering column shroud...very near the ignition lock....and out...
• Replaceing the Ignition lock cylinder ?
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 15:48:51 -0700
  So now the key is random refusing to turn in the ignition switch I assume the lock cylinder is hosed, so i take off...
• Re: No Start Scenario
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:50:13 -0700
  ...I replaced the ignition switch and then I checked for current at the ignition coil black wires ( terminal 15 ) and do NOT get any...
• Update Re: MORE info Re: headlights not working after towing? (still not working)
  Historical mailing list - David Most
  Sat, 2 Aug 2003 14:28:42 -0600
  ...We tried a different headlight switch, ignition switch, and turn signal stalk, but nothing made a difference. He told me that the ignition switch...
• Re: new ignition install but still no spark.
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 14:32:50 -0600
  ...I installed a new > ignition coil but I still have no spark. Everything > else seems to be in place and I can't figure...
• Re: A Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 Sep 2013 01:47:10 -0400
  ...While cranking does the alternator warning light remain lighted and does the tach needle move? If not check the ignition switch. It may fail...
• No Start
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sun, 23 Jun 2002 06:16:42 -0700
  Tom, Just on the basics of fuel, ignition, and compression to start and engine, it seems to be an ingition fault. Have you checked...
• Re: New iginition coil behavior
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 30 Aug 2021 10:16:46 -0700
  ...So we swapped back > > the old ignition coil and the tachometer worked again. > > > > So my questions are: > > - will the new ignition coil fail soon...
• Re: Broken down, need some advise
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sun, 13 Nov 2016 17:02:02 +0100
  ...It seemed like the battery > still had juice, so I suspected the ignition switch. I just tested jumping > the big red wire to the...
• Re: Digifant II quirky issue. 3000 RPM rev limit?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 10 May 2017 13:20:37 -0400
  So...is the ignition cutting off, or the fuel? Seems like a good place to start. Yrs, d On Wed, May 10, 2017 at...
• Re: no start?
  Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
  Sun, 24 Jan 2016 22:56:36 +0000
  ...Has a new fuel pump relay New hall sensor Unknown age ignition switch. I'll start by wiggling all three and the battery terminals...
• Ignition Timming procedure for 84 Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - cptnmeno
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 11:45:36 -0700
  Where can I get the proper ignition timing method for an 84 Vanagon? I can't find it in the Archives. when I follow...
• Ignition wires
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Madsen
  Sun, 15 Jul 2001 12:21:21 -0400
  Testing my ignition wires for resistance reveals kOhms of over 6.5. The wire from the coil indicates 7.5. As per Bentley this...
• Re: Bosch injector
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Mon, 24 Jan 2005 15:22:57 -0500
  In order to test the Hall effect I ground the coil wire (for safety), turn on the ignition, and turn the engine over by...
• Re: It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!! (was: ISCU Bench test)
  Historical mailing list - tinker man
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 05:41:51 +0200
  OK, no ISCU timing waveforms received here yet :-), but I found an interesting web page of one of our fellow list members, with ignition...
• Re: 88* Pre-ignition problems
  Historical mailing list - Harley Thomas
  Tue, 20 Aug 1996 08:37:49 +-200
  ...88* Pre-ignition problems Hi Dan & Tim, Thanks for the tips. In answer to your questions: The problem with the pre-ignition started recently...
• Re: Can anyone else remove their igniton key with their van runni ng?
  Historical mailing list - James Flanigan
  Tue, 7 Sep 1999 21:58:17 EST
  ...With the key removed in any position but the "lock" position, the ignition could be turned on and off with no key, but needed...
• Re: ignition lock
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 2 Apr 2007 01:40:34 -0700
  ...key won't go into the ignition lock > > It's becoming difficult to get the ignition key into the ignition > lock. Key turns fine...
• Re: No Start Scenario
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 11 Mar 2015 16:02:47 -0700
  ...This is the pin that the key switch powers on to run the ignition coil and trigger the power relays for the ECU and...
• Points s*ck: was 80 Vangon Mystery Part
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 15:00:10 -0500
  ...I love out "ignitor" ignition thing, and I love my diesel for the fact you don't have to play with the ignition system...
• Re: Headlight relay setup not working in 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Don in Phoenix
  Thu, 6 May 2004 18:53:42 -0700
  ...I > followed the instructions without problems until I got to the part where I > have to access wires exiting the ignition. Both the kit...
• help needed on elect. ig. for LPG VW
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Mar 1996 11:52:09 -0800
  ...Electronic ignition Dear Martha and other VW enthusiasts, I am currently running my VW on LPG (propane gas) and am considering fitting an electronic...
• Re: Current Draw?
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Sun, 27 May 2007 08:35:29 -0400
  ...You excite the alternator field (couple of amps) heat the 02 sensor, run the fuel pump momentarily/intermittantly, run the computer, ignition components etc...
• Re: headlamps
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 23 Aug 2020 12:31:18 -0700
  ...mcneely On Sun, Aug 23, 2020 at 12:08 PM David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote: > So, ignition switch? Headlight switch? >> > > If your blower...
• Re: Verify Analysis (opinions wanted)
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone Greene
  Mon, 21 Sep 1998 04:47:35 -0400
  Kim Brennan wrote: > > So, if I'm right in my > analysis, it looks like I need a new ignition switch, right? Right you are...
• Re: 12 mpg ???
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 1 Aug 2004 21:44:17 -0400
  ...is that 12 mpg for normal 55 mph highway driving, at sea level, or something else? assuming newish ignition parts and engine already broken...
• Re: WTB ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sun, 11 May 2014 20:39:22 -0400
  ...36 PM, "Jim Felder" <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > Who out there in vanagon-parts-land is selling non-Meyle German ignition > switches? > > Jim >
• Wipers and heater go kaput
  Historical mailing list - Larry Himli
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 07:00:28 -0500
  ...The problem was I was missing X (12V) from ignition switch. Short term fix was to determine correct relays and use wire jumpers. Problem...
• Re: Ignition/starter switch failures
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 12 May 2015 23:05:05 -0400
  What part of the switches have failed? All the same way? The starter, auxiliary, or ignition part? Melted, didn't turn, didn't turn...
• Re: Ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Tue, 20 Jun 2023 07:34:53 -0400
  ...Did my ignition switch organically grow a new feature? On Wed, Jun 14, 2023 at 9:50 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote...
• Re: Failing Fuel Pump?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 19 Jul 94 00:38:41 CDT
  ...Twice more the van failed to start, even with the >fuel pump connected to the ignition and working. Both times, a whack on >the...
• Fwd: headlamps
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:09:35 -0400
  ...vanagonlist a <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> So, ignition switch? Headlight switch? > If your blower and wipers also don't work very high chance it...
• Re: <<**HELP! 84 Vanagon Stalls**>>
  Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
  Tue, 25 Jan 2000 11:01:52 -0800
  First check the connection of the fitting, under the cowl, which connects to the ignition switch. Remove the cowl's two screws, push up...
• Re: Remove gas cap without key?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 28 Aug 2003 04:51:43 -0700
  ...My '85 uses a completely different key, while my '88 uses the ignition key. Karl Wolz Don't tell Tim in San Jose... Actually...
• Ignition Switch Electrical Repair
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Mon, 29 Dec 2003 18:36:17 -0500
  ...As I was getting my 12 volts from the black wire to the coil, this caused the wire going to my ignition switch to...
• horn not working after replacing ignition switch?
  Historical mailing list - most david
  Fri, 21 Dec 2007 13:58:22 -0800
  I replaced the ignition swith in my '87 this summer (to attempt to fix a problem that it didn't fix, but that's...
• Re: Radio Install
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:21:25 -0400
  IIRC, that 'buzzer-with-key-in-ignition' circuit goes back to the early 70's on all VW's, they called it an 'anti...
• Re: replacing ignition switch fixes coolant warning light
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone Greene
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 20:14:32 -0400
  Mark McCulley wrote: > > I replaced my ignition switch over the weekend and it fixed the problem I > was having with the coolant warning light...