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  • Re: Trivial Problem
    Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
    Sat, 21 Apr 2012 16:26:33 -0700
    ...On my '85 Weekender auto, the lights in the PRNDL indicator keep falling out. It's a pain getting that "box" out, and even...
  • We Need HELP, now!
    Historical mailing list - Jim
    Sat, 16 May 1998 20:54:09 -0700
    ...The refrigerator, (sink faucet) water pump & indicator panel lights all are out. The '85 Westfalia Camper manual says there are two fuses (16A/Refrig...
  • Re: intermittent headlight failure
    Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
    Tue, 30 Nov 1999 12:31:19 -0500
    ...I changed both stalks the turn indicator/high-low beam and the wiper/washer which it is integrated with. Two days later the same...
  • Re: 9-gauge instrument cluster finished!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Historical mailing list - David Devere
    Sun, 17 Oct 2004 08:45:45 -0500
    ...In addition I have high intensity LED idiot lights for oil pressure, alternator, and water level, along with turn signal and high beam indicators...
  • Re: Fuse list for 1984 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Mon, 7 Aug 2006 12:13:31 -0700
    ...Lights Fuse 3 - 8 Amp - Low Beam Left Fuse 4 - 8 Amp - Low Beam Right Fuse 5 - 8 Amp - High Beam Left & Dash Indicator...
  • Re: New dash foil replacement
    Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
    Sun, 23 Oct 2022 08:17:18 -0700
    ...Two of my instrument lights have not worked for ages because I had damaged the foil in that area by trying to force the...
  • domestic fridge light always on flame indicator light always on
    Historical mailing list - gary hradek
    Sat, 7 May 2016 19:56:21 +0000
    At 03:02 PM 5/4/2016, gary hradek wrote: >David, > Would you have any idea why the flame indicator light on > the fridge...
  • The turn signals are gone!!
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Tue, 14 Sep 1999 21:04:13 +0200
    ...As I was installing the instrument cluster, and doing a systems check, I saw that the turn signal indicator LED was just glowing. I...
  • Re: Electrical Question -Hazards/Parking Lights
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 9 May 2002 13:43:58 -0400
    ...of those endearing little things like having just one turn-signal indicator that makes you know you're loved -- and like the turn signal...
  • Re: 12v outlet switch?
    Historical mailing list - Neil Crawford
    Wed, 2 Apr 2008 10:59:05 -0700
    ...On 4/2/08, Mike <mbucchino@charter.net> wrote: > > That amber indicator light is not normally on. It only comes on when you > have...
  • Re: Westfalia Water Tank Level Indicator Issues
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 24 Aug 2018 06:42:33 -0500
    ...Huh? >> > > >> > > If I take the wire that goes to the bolt for the yellow indicator and >> > touch >> > > it to the bottom most bolt the...
  • Re: Pedal Pressure & Brake Lights
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 4 Jul 2010 11:24:27 -0700
    ...As is the oil pressure connection. (different purpose) Neat. > If you want an instant brake light indicator just jumper the 81a (bl/r) > terminal...
  • Re: Delay on charge/o2sensor indicators after starting..?
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Mon, 2 Jan 2017 05:48:40 -0600
    ...Delay on charge/o2sensor indicators after starting..? > > I'd like to see closer to 14v at the battery at idle with no load (lights...
  • Re: Strange electrical question.
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Sat, 12 Oct 2019 00:30:10 +0000
    ...The signal indicator gets 12V from the panel at key-on, and grounds through the signal lamps; so it will light whenever the lights...
  • Re: oxygen sensor and alternator lights
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Tue, 22 Feb 2000 14:20:58 -0800
    ...oxygen sensor and alternator lights At 1:27 PM -0600 2/22/2000, HERMANN DE BOER wrote: >When I start my van both the...
  • Re: Delay on charge/o2sensor indicators after starting..?
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 1 Jan 2017 18:33:15 -0800
    ...I fired > it up...normal cranking, no squeal, but the two indicator lights remained > on as I drove off... I saw right away and...
  • Re: 12v outlet switch?
    Historical mailing list - Neil Crawford
    Wed, 2 Apr 2008 08:27:25 -0700
    ...Hope to place the outlet on the bottom where it belongs and the amber indicator (in a new ivory plate) where the outlet is...
  • Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters, now emissions indicator lights.
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Wed, 5 Mar 2014 19:14:33 -0600
    BenT, how about a forefinger wag. Little finger was is tough to do~ ~(;<)> John On 3/5/2014 3:55 PM, Ben wrote: > "Rebuked...
  • Re: Charging system update
    Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
    Sun, 23 Aug 1998 13:05:23 EDT
    ...FWIW I measured 14.2 volts at the alternator (with or without the blue wire), with fog lights and maybe fan on. I removed...
  • Re: What does my battery light mean?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 6 Apr 2005 16:36:37 -0500
    ...exact same behavior: > > on > > initial startup, the ALT and oil pressure indicator > > lights come on, the oil pressure light goes out > > within > > 2-3...
  • Re: New circuit board options
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Sun, 21 Jul 2019 13:50:14 -0300
    My cluster was misbehaving this week in the heat and humidity … little things like the turn-signal/hazards and high beam indicators not lighting...
  • Re: rear window defogger switch ('87)
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:23:46 -0800
    One of the lights comes on when the headlight switch is on and that is also the wire coming from the same type of...
  • Re: O2-sensor blues and more on '84 1.9L engine
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:17:49 -0500
    ...It not a counter, but just a series of little indicator lights that when operating properly moved rhythmically back and fourth. As long as...
  • Archives (& Dennis Haynes) solves headlight problem
    Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
    Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:52:44 +0000
    ...head light grounds are at fault ( all lights except headlight work, but blue hi-beam indicator stays on when the headlights are turned on...
  • Re: Headlights
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 23 Jun 2021 06:43:35 -0500
    ...Since the lights do work with >>> the lever pulled the ground is good. Bad ground would have only the high >>> beam indicator light but...
  • Warning lights problem(s)
    Historical mailing list - Roger Reynolds
    Tue, 1 Jan 2002 15:31:35 EST
    Hi all, I am having trouble tracking down a problem with my warning lights and charging system in my "new" '89 Westy. Last week...
  • Re: Another 2nd battery issue/question
    Historical mailing list - Geo Hahn
    Wed, 17 Mar 2004 16:07:21 -0700
    ...This change also made the water pump and indicator lights (including battery condition) operate off of whichever battery the circuit was switched too. To...
  • Re: Turn signal gremlins
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Thu, 25 May 2006 19:36:14 -0500
    ...The digital >clock does not work and the dash lights do not work for the speedo and >tach yet work for the LED lights...
  • Re: Buzzer is going off - turn signal lights
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 9 Aug 2010 22:00:39 -0700
    ...your mind to this. �I'm turning on the turn >> signal lights. �The front ones are badly corroded. �It is not the >> door buzzer...
  • Installing a tach/dig clock into a early or non-GL vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 21 May 2000 15:17:59 EDT
    ...ind.| blue ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- 10 | 11 | indicator term. 49a | blue/red ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- 9**** | - | tachometer | your choice (usually green, tho) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- * this wire is the "true" ground and must...
  • Re: Dometic fridge question
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 7 Nov 2015 11:50:00 +0000
    ...There are two vertical columns of lights. The right hand column indicates the status of the battery. The top three of the left hand...
  • Re: binker flashing like a strobe light.
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Wed, 24 Mar 1999 01:34:07 +0100
    ...can't see it blink in daylight..... > > <went to check the lights on the van in the rain> > At night only the rear light...
  • Re: Problems wit rear lighting need the wisdom of the ages
    Historical mailing list - Edward Barger
    Thu, 4 Jun 2020 14:27:18 -0700
    ...Ignition key on head lights off : Left turn signal activated front and rear indicator lights flash normal > > With the head light switch on : front...
  • Re: Stupid Electrical error
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
    Fri, 8 Apr 1994 13:07:38 -0500 (CDT)
    ...The bright indicator does work. BUT, the dash illumination lights work <grin> Oh well.... Where is the relay that controls the high beams? Guess...
  • Re: 87 Vanagon fuse problem
    Historical mailing list - A. Kimmons
    Mon, 20 Dec 1999 21:12:07 -0600
    ...My lights work, but the brite indicator is reversed! (on when dim, off when brite). My dash board dimmer works only when the ignition...
  • Re: Anyone in/near PDX have extra Vanagon dash pod??
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
    Tue, 3 Dec 2013 19:43:38 -0800
    ...the tach and clock lose power, and the high beam indicator now lights when the lows are on...) > > Does anyone have a pod (without...
  • Re: how to find a short
    Historical mailing list - Jack Newton
    Sat, 26 Jul 1997 14:19:32 +1000
    ...I've put in a > new battery, thinking that this was the problem, but by the battery > indicator, and lack of starting power after...
  • Re: Re LED and lighting the fridge
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Mon, 17 Apr 2000 14:02:59 -0700
    ...Mark > BRENT CHRISTENSEN wrote: > > This is the light at the bottom of the water level indicator - you'll > notice 4 LED lights. The bottom...
  • Re: part number needed
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Wed, 2 Jun 2004 15:22:35 -0700
    ...The 6 pin edge connector for the indicator panel has a VW part number molded into it. 321 971 998A Let us know if...
  • Re: One More 'Fridge Thread
    Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
    Wed, 18 Jul 2007 21:09:08 -0400
    ...My only complaint is when I run on battery when driving then park, I'll flip the battery/water indicator light and my battery...
  • Westy water tank indicator lights
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Sun, 17 May 2009 15:03:48 -0600
    ...The level lights work perfectly--EXCEPT for one case. Green works, red works, but YELLOW only works for a while, then changes to red...
  • Re: Headlights
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 23 Jun 2021 07:41:45 -0500
    ...Since the lights do work > with > >>> the lever pulled the ground is good. Bad ground would have only the > high > >>> beam indicator light but...
  • Stove probane leak
    Historical mailing list - sanford schulwolf
    Sun, 14 Oct 2001 21:17:03 -0700
    ...area directly underneath the stove ( next to the battery/water level indicator lights.) I smell nothing from behind the stove/refrigerator Questions; Has anyone...
  • Re: Battery to Inverter
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sat, 6 Feb 2010 23:22:49 -0800
    ...As for the battery indicator light by the stove that will continue to show the status of the starting battery unless you rewire the...
  • Re: Warning Lights Audible Buzzer
    Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
    Thu, 27 May 2010 12:19:57 -0700
    ...present on those wires under normal operating conditions? Fault conditions? Like: INDICATOR NORMAL FAULT REFERENCED TO Oil Lamp 12V 0V GROUND Alternator ...etc. I...
  • Re: HELP with wiring VW foglight switch to Hella 500's in 85 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
    Sun, 10 Sep 2000 10:48:10 -0400
    ...Not having rear fog lights (yet) on my 84 Westy I used the second position 83B so the indicator light would illuminate with my...
  • Re: Westy battery indicator light below sink
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 10 Jan 2007 23:17:45 -0500
    ...VW show a consistent philosophy in the operation of the water and battery lights -- green means practically full, red means practically empty, yellow is...
  • Re: Defroster questions
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
    Fri, 10 Mar 2023 10:27:01 -0800
    ...Lights 3 8 Amp (White) Left Low Beam 4 8 Amp (White) Right Low Beam 5 10 Amp (Green) Left High Beam & Indicator Light...
  • mechanic for 5-cyl vw quantum ?
    Historical mailing list - walter bahm
    Wed, 4 Jul 2001 09:08:42 -0700
    ...the red engine indicator lights either come on faint, or become faint, or start faint and become strong. battery charge normal yet starter will...
  • Re: Darn it, blinkers still not working. Help?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Sat, 22 Mar 2003 16:47:39 -0800
    ...Green turn signal indicator light in dash > > comes on steady, external lights stay off, red emergency flasher light (in > > the switch itself) doesn't...
  • Dometic discoveries
    Historical mailing list - George Nahrebecky
    Thu, 12 Jun 1997 12:52:24 +0000 (ADT4AST)
    ...Never bothered to check the indicator light. What was there to indicate if there was no flame, right? Wrong. After my 15th and last...
  • Re: intermittent headlight failure
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Tue, 30 Nov 1999 14:21:00 -0500
    ...I changed both stalks the turn indicator/high-low beam and > the wiper/washer which it is integrated with. > > Two days later the same...
  • Westy kitchen display problem
    Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
    Sun, 13 Oct 2002 13:03:40 -0600
    ...frig LED lights (frig running....) but after a while, it is no longer lit. The battery level and water level indicators stay lit, although...
  • Re: Headlights
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:44:31 -0500
    ...Since the lights do work with > the lever pulled the ground is good. Bad ground would have only the high > beam indicator light but...
  • Re: Any one activated rear fog in back light cluster?
    Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
    Thu, 4 Apr 2002 10:42:17 -0600
    ...The was an indicator in the dash on most cars that told you that this light was on when the headlights or city lights...
  • Re: 91 Carat - Turn Signals and Flasher
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Thu, 26 Jun 2014 11:41:52 -0500
    ...Any opinions or comments appreciated. > > Brake Lights: > > They don't work properly. When a fuse is put in the fuse holder - the brake > lights...
  • Re: STRANDED
    Historical mailing list - TCollins
    Tue, 1 Apr 2014 21:03:21 -0400
    ...Lights on dash >> DO come on but so does the green turn indicator light and it's on steady if >> the key is turned...
  • Re: dies when overheated
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Tue, 7 Aug 2012 08:13:54 -0600
    ...weekend. > No warning lights came on but, I could see the engine temp was at > the top > of the indicator light (riding high). > Driving...
  • Re: Need Help with Headlights
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 4 Jan 2012 09:05:07 -0500
    ...the relays are wired? >have no lights, no brights, no low beam, nothing. The high beam >indicator is on no matter if you pull...
  • Re: Strange electrical question.
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Sat, 12 Oct 2019 07:58:45 +0000
    ...signal indicator gets 12V from the panel at key-on, and grounds through the signal lamps; so it will light whenever the lights on...