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• Re: Any experience with electronic rust prevention?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 13:16:47 +1200
  Electronic snake-oil. Just like electronic insect/mouse repellents.
• electronic ignition in '71/1600?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Apr 1996 11:11:29 -0700
  Anyone have opinions (naah, not here) on electronic ignition conversion kits? I have a 71 with a stock 1600 engine. Specifically, a fellow 71...
• Re: electronic ignition in '71/1600?
  Historical mailing list - R.D. Robertson
  Thu, 18 Apr 1996 16:34:52 -0500
  Steve Tokar wrote: > > Anyone have opinions (naah, not here) on electronic ignition conversion > kits? I have a 71 with a stock 1600 engine. > > Specifically...
• Building an Electronic Fuel Injector Tester
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 16 Jan 2011 22:28:57 -0600
  For those of us who like to build electronic gadgets, I found a neat electronic fuel injector tester you can build for about $20...
• Re: Re- basic electronics q
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  29 Jul 1996 10:05:26 -0700
  RE>>Re- basic electronics quest 7/29/96
• Automobile electrics/electronics course
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Williams
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 03:13:17 -0800
  Does anyone know of an online Automobile electrics/electronics course that is free? Marshall '84 Westy
• Re: Looking for new TBS # 067906028 (was Idle Surge)
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Wed, 7 Aug 2013 11:49:18 -0700
  ...Shoebox Electronics is one of your fellow Listmembers. He also manufactures the Syncro diff lock panel 'bling'-kers.😉 BenT sent from my electronic leash...
• Electronic ignitions (Ebay offer)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Sat, 1 Jan 2000 10:57:55 -0800
  Hi Folks, I noticed a MAG FIRE Electronic Ignition for sale on Ebay for Porcshe and VWs for $37.50. Anyone know anything about...
• RADIOSHACK electronic cleaner ? I used NAPA's brand
  Historical mailing list - Debi Webi
  Wed, 14 Jul 1999 08:43:19 -0700
  Will, I'm the one who made the origional post about the NAPA QD Electronic Cleaner @ $5. (Which I KNOW WORKS, IF USED PROPERLY...
• Re: QUICK CLEAN ... AFM
  Historical mailing list - HP Authorized Customer
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 16:26:56 -0700
  ...I sprayed electronic cleaner on some brushes on a electric motor. The brushes desolved!!! That you got away with it indicates that all electronic...
• electronic ignition
  Historical mailing list - Yanik B�chard
  Tue, 22 Feb 2005 08:40:12 -0500
  I would like to go from points to electronic ignition in my 81 westy. Which to choose? compufire or pertronix... Thanks. ________________ Yanik B. 81...
• electronic door locks -- disable?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Hyde
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 09:27:30 -0700
  Does anyone know how to disable electronic door locks so the locks will only operate manually? Is it simply removing a fuse, or would...
• Re: RADIOSHACK electronic cleaner ? I used NAPA's brand
  Historical mailing list - Eckie Prater
  Wed, 14 Jul 1999 18:30:00 -0500
  ...RADIOSHACK electronic cleaner ? I used NAPA's brand Will, I'm the one who made the origional post about the NAPA QD Electronic Cleaner...
• Common Failures In Electro-Mechanical Systems was No start, dead computer!
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 08:43:22 -0700
  ...The bottom line is that somewhere around 80% or better of the failures that occur in systems like the electrical or electronic systems in...
• Re: Rostra All-Electronic Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 22:01:43 +1200
  The all-electronic unit is out of production. I inquired! However I didn't ask about the vacuum-operated one, but this may be...
• Inside auto-electronics dope (Fryeday)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:05:01 -0500
  ...It's an electronic trade magazine for the automotive design industry, primarily electronics oriented. I don't know whether they'll let you subscribe...
• Distributor for electronic ignition
  Historical mailing list - Mike Jeffrey
  Thu, 6 Apr 2006 12:28:10 -0700
  ...are there different distributors for electronic ignition and for points? Specifically, will the SVDA distributor at CB Performance ( http://www.cbperformance.com/catalog.asp...
• Re: electronic cleaners/AFM cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Debi
  Sat, 1 May 1999 13:50:03 -0700
  ...A can spray of QD Electronic cleaner with a straw (like WD-40 uses) applies so easy without touching any parts, which means you...
• Re: 80 Vangon mystery part?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 12:09:35 EST
  Sounds like your electronic ignition module. Also sounds like it has been disconnected. You probably have a .009 distributor which replaced your electronic ignition...
• [NVC] Flux Gate Compass and associated electronics
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:31:06 -0500
  ...Modern electronics and satellite communications has eliminated any need for these, but they still have some wonderful uses. Anny leads would be appreciated. Thanks...
• Upgrading DA6 heater electronics?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 24 Oct 2005 07:35:46 -0700
  ...I have a DA6 in my '82, but of course it has the quirky 25 year old electronics. Has anyone tried upgrading a DA6...
• Electronic bug zapper (was camping question)
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 19 Jun 2003 10:08:44 -0700
  ...http://www.mcneill.net/electronic_bug_zapper.htm Malcolm __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo...
• Re: FOR SALE: '82 Vanagon w/'98 Jetta TDI Engine
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 31 Aug 2005 08:24:30 -0700
  That's because you are underestimating the complexity of the TDI electronics.and over estimating the advantages of that electronics. The fully mechanical VW...
• Re: Tired of Radio Shack
  Historical mailing list - johnny89
  Tue, 7 Nov 1995 21:48:56 -0300
  >I am getting tired of high prices and limited selection of electronic >parts. Last week I needed some 18 ga grey wire. Radio Shack...
• Re: Electronic Ignition?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Montgomery
  Tue, 25 Jul 1995 12:44:21 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Hintz wrote: > Hey now, > I'm kinda thinking about buying one of those electronic ignition > goodies, anyone have any experince, tips, warnings, etc. about...
• Radio Shack electronic cleaner
  Historical mailing list - willw
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 17:55:19 -0400
  Have any listmembers specifically used Radio Shack's electronic cleaner to clean the AFM contacts. I can't find the QD?? anywhere and I...
• Re: Tach/Dwell Meter Usage Question? / Pertronix electronic ignition
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sat, 9 Mar 2002 23:58:44 -0500
  I have a used Pertronix electronic ignition setup for sale complete with "flamethrower" coil. I was going to put it on eBay but p...
• Re: 10VDC Regulator Replacement Part ?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Sat, 24 Oct 1998 08:07:36 -0400
  You might try a real electronics distributor. Digikey (1-800-DIGI-KEY) has about everything I've ever needed in the way of electronic...
• Re: Bentley Manuals
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Mon, 3 May 1999 15:08:08 -0700
  I would like to see the Volkswagen Vanagon manuals and the BMW 325 manuals in electronic format because those are the ones I use...
• Re: Replacing FI with Carbs on WBX 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 20:29:09 -0500
  Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> writes: > Good electronic fuel injection just can not be beat ........for cold > drivability, emissions, good drivability etc. A...
• Re: Radio Shack electronic cleaner
  Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 20:45:20 -0700
  ...I found a large aerosol can of electronic cleaner at an auto parts supply store, labeled as an Automotive electrics cleaner for contacts, alternators...
• Re: Anyone Tried the Pulstar Spark Plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:11:27 -0800
  ...On Mon, 2011-02-21 at 19:57 -0800, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: [snip] > I have converted numerous cars from points ignition to electronic...
• Electronic Ignition Switch...where to get one? New? Used?
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Tue, 15 Jun 2004 07:12:06 -0700
  ...Anybody recommend best place to get an Electronic Ignition Switch for my 1990 Carat? Best to go New...or Used? Thanks! Kevin __________________________________ Do you...
• Re: Electronic Cleaner
  Historical mailing list - HP Authorized Customer
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 10:03:52 -0700
  ...Electronic Cleaner | | | > I wasn't worried about using this product on my AFM because I had used it | in | > my VCR months ago. | > I...
• Re: Inside auto-electronics dope (Fryeday)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:30:39 -0600
  ...It's an > electronic trade magazine for the automotive design industry, > primarily electronics oriented. I don't know whether they'll let you > subscribe...
• Re: Nice thing about vanagon keys
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:23:55 -0400
  ...Even if the entire ignition system is electronic, a mechanical key and lock could be used, in lieu of the electronic key and button...
• Re: Fastivus. 2014
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 15 May 2014 11:02:01 -0700
  What is it? Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus > On May 14, 2014, at 10:17 PM, Geneva Saint-Amour <genevasaintamour@HOTMAIL.COM...
• Tired of Radio Shack
  Historical mailing list - John Brown
  Mon, 6 Nov 1995 12:35:45 -0800 (PST)
  I am getting tired of high prices and limited selection of electronic parts. Last week I needed some 18 ga grey wire. Radio Shack...
• Re: [T2] Distributor for electronic ignition
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 6 Apr 2006 15:26:34 -0700
  ...If Air Cooled, Federal or California Model? Air Cooled Federal Models came with Points, California models w/Factory Hall Electronic Ignition. Water Cooled all...
• Re: Radio Shack electronic cleaner
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 17:52:58 -0400
  At 17:55 6/9/99 -0400, willw wrote: >Have any listmembers specifically used Radio Shack's electronic cleaner to >clean the AFM contacts...
• Re: Upgrading 1.9 to 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Wed, 24 Feb 1999 14:39:06 -0600
  ...Any one interested in a complete 85 engine, electronics, exhaust along with a 2nd complete spare back up set of engine electronics get in...
• Late model VW electronic ignition questions.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 21:06:48 -0500
  ...I have three questions about the California electronic ignition system. What ignition wire set should be used? Can the federal Bosch 09171 ignition wires...
• Re: electronic ignition
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 25 Feb 2005 02:58:39 -0500
  ...it's easy to design a system to convert back to points if the electronic module fails: no more than untwisting and then twisting...
• Re: Jokes...?
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sat, 27 Jun 2015 19:04:49 -0700
  Wolz-rus? BenT sent from my electronic leash > On Jun 27, 2015, at 6:32 PM, Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@q.com> wrote: > > Now, THAT...
• Re: regulator needed
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Dec 1995 00:34:28 -0500
  ...I have an stuff deleted >>The replacement regulator was made by Transpo Electronics but I dunno who >>they are. > > Transpo Electronics: (800) 327-7792...
• Re: Nice thing about vanagon keys
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:31:30 +1300
  > No electronical gizmos. �No mumbojumbomagicjuju required to open the lock, > start the car, and so on. �Replacements are inexpensive. Electronic keys suck, all right...
• Hall sender + ignition control unit electronics
  Historical mailing list - tinker man
  Sun, 17 Jun 2012 21:37:28 +0300
  Just wondering - what electronics do the hall sender and the ignition control unit contain? I want this info to be better able to diagnose...
• Re: <F> QUICK CLEAN ... AFM
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 30 Apr 1999 03:24:24 +0200
  "Joe L." wrote: > > As far as I know the plastic disolvers are usually labeled "ELECTRIC" cleaner > > as opposed to "ELECTRONIC". That's your answer...
• electronic cleaners/AFM cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 18:46:28 -0700
  ...I finished my AFM overhaul with a teeny squirt of something called "Jiff-Action" (great name eh?) an electronic cleaner/contact enhancer. Alistair
• Re: Radio Shack electronic cleaner
  Historical mailing list - Vince So
  Thu, 10 Jun 1999 20:18:58 -0700
  ...Radio Shack electronic cleaner > > > Have any listmembers specifically used Radio Shack's electronic cleaner to > clean the AFM contacts. I can't find the...
• Re: [T2] Electronic ignition opposed to points & condenser
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 13:38:59 -0500
  I have a used Pertronix electronic ignition setup for sale complete with "flamethrower" coil. I was going to put it on eBay but p...
• Electronic Rustproofing?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 15 Aug 2009 09:11:49 -0500
  ...Apparently some dealers are selling electronic rustproofing for your car now. Can't confirm what country this was in, but a reply on the...
• Eurospec hot start problem
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 12:05:40 -0700
  Grant, It just occurred to me that if you suspect that an electronic component is at fault when you experience the hot start problem...
• Rotor...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Graves
  Sun, 17 Mar 2002 18:04:50 -0800
  ...Different birds entirely.California has electronic ignition, 49-state has conventional points & condensor. Electronic ignition helped get lower emissions and gave better driveability, too...
• Re: QUICK CLEAN ... AFM
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 16:16:26 -0400
  ...I sprayed electronic cleaner on some brushes on a electric motor. The brushes desolved!!! That you got away with it indicates that all electronic...
• Re: Suburban Heater
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 27 Nov 2003 23:58:28 -0500
  ...you mention that its electronically ignited in the email but i don't see anything that looks like electronic ignition unless is routed around...
• Re: Adjusting the idle on '82 AC Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:08:01 -0700
  ...However.....california versions of the air-cooled vanagon came with electronic igntion. which is a Vast improvement. I was actually kinda shocked the first...
• Re: Fridge ? - No? Fans!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hudgik
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 23:14:00 -0500
  ...When I ran an electronics lab in Boulder, I got all my electronic parts from Newark. (If you are into electronic gadget, the 1500...
• Re: 81 Aircooled - Replacing Condenser
  Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Toye
  Tue, 21 Jul 2020 21:41:16 -0400
  Thanks Stuart, I do intend to go to electronic eventually. My plan is to get confidence in the points/condenser system and then buy...
• 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...