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• some battery/charging info
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 22:29:09 -0700
  ...booklet about lead acid batteries and charging/ chargers produced by Johnson Controls. Its pretty good stuff, has the basics and some schematics to make...
• FS: 88 Vanagon GL, St. Louis Area
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 31 May 1997 10:43:39 -0400 (EDT)
  ...C overhead, runs entire length of van - Front and rear heater controls - Head gaskets replaced at 70K miles, coolant changed religiously every spring and...
• Need Aerostar Help (No Vanagon Content)
  Historical mailing list - Scarlet Semko
  Sun, 23 Jan 2000 14:28:48 -0500
  ...I think it is the computer that controls the 30/70 power disbursment. If anyone has knowledge or knows where I might find some...
• Re: Need info on overhead A/C
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Nov 2004 21:17:21 EST
  ...The cable from the rear AC unit up to the AC controls up > front is INSIDE the tunnel. Therefore that AC cable will have...
• Re: Need info on overhead A/C:Have new one FS
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 22 Nov 2004 15:03:51 -0600
  ...Max >Chris, > >I believe that a/c controls on the dash began in '89. I've had several >88's, and they all had...
• Re: Camper A/C Switch (Outrageously Expensive)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 12 Sep 2005 15:35:29 -0500
  ...The inner one controls A/C on/off and fan speed, while the outer one controls temperature. Behind the switch is a black piece...
• Re: Mean Email from the Samba member
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Mon, 18 May 2009 13:15:17 -0600
  ...Some more controls would be necessary, I'm sure, but it doesn't seem sooo far fetched. Speaking for myself, I wouldn't hesitate...
• Re: Vanagon heater controls
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 25 May 2009 18:35:35 -0700
  No problem Michael: Top - right 2nd - left 3rd - right 4th - left Open the flippers on the end vents and you're blown away... On...
• Re: AW: Gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 18:25:19 -0800
  ...And now we know one of the prices we pay for air pollution (+ controls). Austin
• Still won't start when warm
  Historical mailing list - Ken Nelson
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 15:12:15 -0600
  ...Now my question is what else, besides the brain, controls the mixture? Any other ideas? Ken Nelson [text/html]
• Re: the high+pop-top
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 23 Nov 2005 08:38:55 -0800
  ...The only things they change on RHD are the things the HAVE to, like wipers, dash & controls, slider, etc. Saves the unnecessary expense of...
• Re: EV Winnebago Defrosting - LACK OF
  Historical mailing list - Dan Herbert
  Sun, 7 Jan 1996 15:04:21 -0500
  ...There seems to be no provision for rear heating whatsoever - no dual controls, no vent as described by you. In my 1988 Westy, not...
• Re: Ventilation and vegetarian controls
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 14:03:57 -0800
  You shoulda been here when we had the flaming nazi. (Literally!) Holocast didn't happen, etc. etc. etc. Then it was *really* a mean...
• Re: Idle issues
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 17 May 2020 13:17:34 -0400
  ...ECU in turn controls the fuel pump relay. Depending on year, the ICU uses ECU power or fuel pump power. Yrs, d > >
• Re: Front Heater shutoff options
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 23 May 2012 19:07:52 -0700
  ...I believe the cable that controls the footwell vents is the only one that a human can reach w/o pulling the dash. -- Jack...
• Identifying a vacuum source??
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Mar 1997 13:40:28 -0600
  I'm trying to figure out what a particular vacuum part controls. Does anyone know?? * Directly behind the air cleaner lies a round plastic...
• Friday stuff..Re: slight surge in idle speed
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 00:23:46 -0500
  On Thu, 19 Nov 1998, David-M wrote: > Ted & Kathy wrote: > > > > its the computer chip that controls the idle speed......$350.00, had it...
• Re: AC fan (how to hurt someone)
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 19 Jul 1999 11:53:05 -0400
  ...Bloss wrote: > > The relay that controls the fan speeds is getting weak. It is > > located in the rear C-pilar, with all the other...
• berryman's B-9 Carb Cleaner
  Historical mailing list - , Dieter Thiessen
  Sun, 12 Sep 1999 10:15:49 EDT
  ...It is also delicious on Fried Chicken, is an effective antiperspirant, and controls dry 'fly-away' hair. >> hey man that sounds great especialy the...
• Re: NEEDED: 84 vanagon Wiper Switch - brown
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Feb 2003 15:13:56 EST
  ...I need brown if possible and controls for the > rear wiper. Could someone help me out? > i have some wiper switches w/ headlight dimmer...
• horn beeps when i turn the steering wheel???
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 May 2005 14:54:39 EDT
  on my '85 vanagon, the #12 fuse (which controls the reverse lights and horn) was missing. so i replaced it..and the horn starts...
• Re: Car Talk
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
  Wed, 21 Sep 94 19:33:19 PDT
  ...wasserboxers) were the result of US > mandated emission controls, safety equipment, etc. Yeah, good stuff like mandated emission controls, safety equipment. No? One could...
• Power steering rack leak
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 Nov 2018 16:27:04 -0500
  ...It's leaking from the two-bolt plate that controls the spring that puts axial force on the steering pinion shaft.� Has anyone had...
• Re: A little [W]ednesday humor to brighten your week!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Oct 1995 23:19:34 -0500
  ...Put a couple of servo controls on your dash and you can rotate and lower the guns at anyone. Quilla would love it under...
• Re: Emission Controls, etc.
  Historical mailing list - William Alan Killian
  Sat, 16 Mar 1996 20:10:24 -0500 (EST)
  On Sat, 16 Mar 1996, Songie wrote: > Still missing the point. We (U.S) can buy a brand new caddy that doesn't > meet...
• Warm air from under dash.
  Historical mailing list - Gordon C Smith
  Wed, 17 Jul 1996 15:02:46 -1000
  ...I haven't seen the van, but she claims to be turning off all of the heater controls. This is more and more annoying...
• Propane Tank Size
  Historical mailing list - jennifer dumpert
  Wed, 20 Aug 2003 07:24:21 +0000
  ...Which? Jennifer Dumpert '86 Westy, "Baby" _________________________________________________________________ Get MSN 8 and help protect your children with advanced parental controls. http://join.msn.com...
• Part 1 of 2: Dual Air Conditioning in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 22:57:46 -0500
  ...I > modified the controls from what Cooler Air suggested. The thermostat > for the front unit controls the compressor magnetic clutch and the rear > unit...
• Re: getting the fan blower switch out
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 13:07:25 -0700
  ...The blower switch is in the same panel as other the heater/ventilation controls so I guess the panel must come out for access...
• front wipers, heat, door light problem 85'
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Sun, 24 Feb 2002 14:52:53 -0800
  ...My front wipers, heat controls, and interior lights are extremely tempermental. It seems as though when I first turn on my car my wipers...
• Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 9 May 2011 19:19:12 -0700
  add weight to the gizmo that controls shift points? A listmember did this, was it Greg Potts? alistair On 9-May-11, at 6...
• Re: Can anyone identify this plug?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:26:52 -0700
  ...vw/plug.html It seems to want to go around > the vent/heater controls somewhere but I don't see a slot. > > Thanks, > Bryan >
• Re: Raining-no cruise control
  Historical mailing list - ian Butler
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 13:55:05 -0500
  On Fri, 14 Feb 2003, Kim Brennan wrote: > Hmm, Let me disagree with your analysis, but mostly support your > conclusion... > > Cruise controls work by...
• Re: Interstate Battery Update
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Jan 2007 21:02:35 -0500
  ...Johnson controls makes the "Ever-Start" batteries for Wal-Mart. 2 year free replacement and often on sale for ~ $43-$49. Now here is...
• Re: Help! Traveling through Phoenix, Tucson and Vegasneed parts
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:39:17 -0500
  ...the next > couple of days on vacation. > > The Rubber bellow which controls the throttle for the cruise control has > sprung an invisible leak. > > Does...
• Couple of diesel dash questions
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Sun, 5 Dec 2010 16:44:08 -0800
  ...What purpose did that L-shaped piece serve? Also, there's a fixture just to the left of the heater controls. In other vans...
• factory cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Jim Fritz
  Wed, 30 Dec 1998 19:51:02 -0600
  Volks, After many helpful posts from members of the list regarding cruise controls from other auto manufacturers that will fit my Westy, I've...
• Dashboard removal electrical problem.
  Historical mailing list - Saulius Berzinskas
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 18:00:37 -0500
  ...The hvac controls and lighter do work, not to mention the exterior lights. I checked fuses and they look good. Was there a short...
• a/c install pictures
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 15:03:57 -0600
  ...Note my cool 'non-standard' location for the controls. The a/c isn't finished yet. I'm waiting for my tiico engine before...
• Timing theory
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 14:39:30 -0600
  ...But now I read what David wrote and he said the the digifant engines the ECU controls the timing (i.e. the exact moment...
• Re: o2 sensor resistance
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 07:47:55 -0600
  ...solderless connector and shrink wrap? > > As this part controls the computer which in turn controls the way my vehicle runs, I'd rather pay...
• Re: iPods in Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Sun, 7 Jan 2007 00:06:12 +0000
  ...The Pioneer's controls of the iPod were pretty >primitive, but the sound was good. > >I just swapped in a new Pioneer AVIC N3...
• Re: ventilation controls
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Tue, 10 May 2016 16:01:37 -0400
  Just PM'd you a simple graphic showing lever function. Pete O '87 Westy "JoesVan" '79 Westy "Aardvark" On Tue, May 10, 2016 at...
• problems with electric locks and windows
  Historical mailing list - K. Taylor
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 19:49:27 -0700
  ...Is it likely that I'll find the problem in the driver's door, where the controls are located? This seems like the logical...
• Re: SA T3 Ventilation System
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 3 May 2008 00:10:47 -0400
  As BenT notes, some round knob controls still make use of cables. That's the case on my 93 Corrado, for instance. Of course...
• Re: Frtidge Door Mod (Need feedback)
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 13 Nov 2004 14:53:32 -0800
  ...Last, put a > magnetic latch at the top to secure this upper portion closed when not > accessing the controls. > > Anyone ever attempted this or...
• Re: Good Multi- Gas detector?
  Historical mailing list - turbowesty
  Thu, 3 May 2012 09:50:17 -0400
  Very cool! Unfortunately it looks like CCI Controls is no longer in business Regards, Peter Kraiker nextchapter.kraikerphoto.com Toronto, ON, Canada '82 L...
• Re: Performance chip
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 4 Jan 2012 06:22:56 -0500
  For the 1.9 the ECU only controls fuel mixture. That is all this chip can possibly change. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: 64- 67 Westy Interior Lighting question
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Jun 1996 13:12:22 -0400
  ...the little switch to the left on the speedo pod controls the rear roof interior light, but not the extra camper lights.
• Re: Fuel pump stops.
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 2 Aug 2005 18:46:54 -0600
  ...One controls the fuel pumpl jimt On 8/2/05 6:24 PM, "VWNut Hawk" <vwnut@HAWKCOMPUTING.COM> wrote: > I have a 88 that...
• Re: Cold air always
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Tue, 21 Dec 2004 14:15:06 -0500
  ...air > flow....regardless of the position of the dash controls. > > Are my fresh air controls defective? On both vans....or is this more "VW...
• Re: Headlight dim switch part of turn signal switch?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:14:44 -0400
  ...when you said dimmer I assumed you meant the dial portion of your headlight switch that controls the brightness of the instrument cluster, not...
• Re: Syncro bought
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Thu, 19 Sep 2002 14:43:10 -0400
  Robert - I've got one of these - a 1990 just as you described - wall-to-wall rubber mats, metal dash, basic vent/heat controls...
• Re: Off topic Friday post
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 8 Dec 2019 22:59:37 -0500
  ...Noticed shortly after that the steering wheel controls wouldn’t respond. I seem to have snapped a wire or something in the steering column...
• block of random characters
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Tue, 6 Dec 2016 06:06:26 -0500
  ...Purely a writers preference, but a combination of "special" controls from a word processing app. and the browser SENDS the block of random characters...
• Electrical Turbo
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 11:49:44 +0100
  ...It is said to be applicable for both normally aspirated and turbo engines, both gasoline and diesel, and controls the pressure from feedback from...
• Re: Ventalation Controls (sp)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 10 May 2002 18:09:23 -0400
  At 05:40 PM 5/10/2002, Mark Dorm wrote: >And what about those three icons above the front fan speed knob: defrost >okay...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 16 Dec 2002 10:11:41 -0500
  ...I checked the fuse which controls same along with the A/C, power windows, power mirrors etc. Any suggestions on which to check next...
• Re: Hello-and- suggested first steps for a new owner?
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 16:59:39 -0700
  ...Salmon > The Bus Depot, Inc. _________________________________________________________________ Get MSN 8 and help protect your children with advanced parental controls. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/parental
• Re: Heater Fan Switch
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 1 Apr 2007 18:29:26 EDT
  In a message dated 4/1/07 5:47:25 PM Eastern Daylight Time, rayreinhard@GMAIL.COM writes: > The switch that controls the blower...