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Re: Oil pressure switch question (air cooled)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Wed, 6 Aug 2008 15:01:40 -0700
...I had the Jetta high pressure switch wired to the Vanagon oil light. I guess the high pressure switch never supplied ground as the...
Re: why 2 oil switches (was: how engine oil degrades) oils)
Historical mailing list
Mon, 6 Jan 1997 19:11:55 -0500
...The higher the engine RPM, the higher the oil pressure should be. If you have just one oil pressure switch with a setpoint low...
Re: [PHISH][subaruvanagon] Re: A/C hose blew!
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sat, 27 Aug 2011 15:07:21 -0700
...The low pressure switch disables the compressor when there is not enough freon in the system. The high pressure switch turns on the radiator...
Re: Newly operational AC just died...
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 20 Jul 2006 13:54:06 -0400
That latter switch is often known as a "Trinary" switch. It combines low and high pressure safety and high speed fan operation. Dennis ----- Original...
Re: Warning light
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 4 Nov 2014 19:45:05 -0500
...Sufficient pressure will also close the high pressure switch. Above ~2,000 rpm the dynamic oil pressure control board will check the high pressure...
Re: Oil pressure switch question (air cooled)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 6 Aug 2008 14:35:16 -0700
VW engines that have a high and a low oil pressure switch......... the high pressure one uses reverse logic. it never supplies ground, except...
Re: Still confused, looking for suggestions...
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Fri, 10 Aug 2001 15:10:57 EDT
...What could be happening is that the high pressure switch is getting stuck closed, tripping the low pressure above 2000 warning, while cold and...
Re: Warning light
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Wed, 5 Nov 2014 06:22:57 -0500
...Sufficient pressure will also close the high pressure switch. Above > ~2,000 rpm the dynamic oil pressure control board will check the high > pressure...
Re: Warning light
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 5 Nov 2014 09:11:13 -0600
...Sufficient pressure will also close the high pressure switch. Above > > ~2,000 rpm the dynamic oil pressure control board will check the high > > pressure...
Re: 2.1L coolant light problem
Historical mailing list - John Connolly
Thu, 17 Jul 2003 11:32:22 -0600
I believe there's a high and low pressure switch (separate switches) behind the rear left panel (next to the High pressure port), on...
Oil pressure switch question (air cooled)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Wed, 6 Aug 2008 13:44:33 -0700
...I may have the incorrect Jetta oil pressure switch (1.8 or .9 bar "high" pressure switch) connected to my air cooled Vanagon oil...
Re: 2.1L coolant light problem
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Thu, 17 Jul 2003 10:00:05 -0700
John, I use to think the same but there is no high pressure switch but rather a high temperature switch. Dig a little deeper...
Re(2): how engine oil degrades (was: sysnthetic oils)
Historical mailing list
Fri, 3 Jan 1997 10:31:02 -0500
...Does this mean that the switch is measuring too high pressure? I would assume that when you say the 13.1 switch closes, it...
Still confused, looking for suggestions...
Historical mailing list - Jeff Warner
Fri, 10 Aug 2001 18:14:46 GMT
Good afternoon Volks! You may recall I'm having a Oil High Pressure switch problem. I ignored it for a few weeks while I...
Re: Newly operational AC just died...
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Thu, 20 Jul 2006 09:55:30 -0700
...There is > also a high pressure cut out switch. Dont know 2.1 vanagons(even with a > subie) too well. You can remove the...
Re: Warning light
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Thu, 6 Nov 2014 06:30:01 -0500
...Sufficient pressure will also close the high pressure switch. Above >>> ~2,000 rpm the dynamic oil pressure control board will check the high >>> pressure...
Re: Oil Buzzer advice
Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
Thu, 1 Oct 2015 20:23:07 -0700
That VDO gauge setup has both a pressure switch and a pressure sensor built into it. The switch part doesn't match what the...
Re: Replacing pressure A/C Pressure switch w/o losing Freon
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:13:03 -0500
...This trinary switch is on the high pressure line, so just inscrew it and screw the new one back in, right? Thanks, Mark Michael...
Re: oil pressure switch 2 - HELP
Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
Wed, 5 May 1999 13:55:58 -0500
...hmm - theory, could the pressure be too high cause the low switch to start leaking due to the pressure and now that the leak...
Re: 2.1L coolant light problem
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Thu, 17 Jul 2003 11:09:55 -0700
...Mark John Connolly wrote: > > I believe there's a high and low pressure switch (separate switches) behind > the rear left panel > (next to the...
Re: 2.1L coolant light problem
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Thu, 17 Jul 2003 10:24:40 -0700
...Mark gary hradek wrote: > > John, > I use to think the same but there is no high > pressure switch but rather a high temperature switch...
Re: Dash Noise - Buzzing
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:01:50 -0700
Since noise happens on the highway, and there was engine work done, echoing other replies, I'd look at pressure switch wire at switch...
Re: Oil pressure switch
Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
Fri, 29 Jun 2001 10:06:19 -0700
...working in dynamic oil pressure system. .3bar switch works at lower rpm and .9 bar switch works at 2000rpm and higher according to tach...
Re: air conditioner
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:52:48 -0700
...This is also why the Vanagon, even with a high refrigerant pressure switch, does not meet the EPA requirements for conversion to R-134A...
Re: Re(2): how engine oil degrades (was: synthetics oils)
Historical mailing list
Fri, 3 Jan 1997 18:21:44 PST
...Does this mean that the switch is >measuring too >high pressure? I would assume that when you say the 13.1 switch >closes, it...
RE: AC Question
Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
Fri, 28 Mar 1997 12:05:02 -0700
...My '69, '72, nor my '84 had low pressure switches. They did have high pressure switches though. I jumped to the conclusion that all...
plan for oil pressure gauge install- opinions wtd
Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
Thu, 17 Mar 2005 07:40:11 -0500
...Perhaps use the old high pressure switch wiring to get the signal to the dash. Its a long story as to why I don...
article on A/C retrofit to R-134a (new freon)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Fri, 26 Aug 94 00:09:25 CDT
...1988-93 all except below Receive-dryer~, high $150-190 plus $35 for pressure switch if high-pressure cutout needed switch 1988-92 Eagle...
Re: Where is the oil pressure sender on VW Rialta?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 27 May 2012 09:55:06 -0700
...On VW's using two oil pressure switches, the high pressure switch kicks in when engine revved past 2K RPM. That said, on a...
a/c cutout switch
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Thu, 16 Apr 1998 13:11:15 -0500
...The bentley book shows a pipe with a high pressure and a low pressure cutout switches. I think I may have discovered why I...
Replacing pressure A/C Pressure switch w/o losing Freon
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:10:47 -0400
...Mark Michael Sullivan wrote: > Can I take the pressure switch off the high pressure line in the DS side > rear D pillar and pop...
Re: On The Road Again w/Oil Pressure Light Working
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 8 Feb 2000 17:10:08 -0500
...0.3 bar would be about 4.5 psi >The high pressure switch is normally open, therefore there is no power >to the light...
Re: Oil Buzzer advice
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Thu, 1 Oct 2015 18:26:35 -1000
...VanCafe has > modified their kit to include a separate pressure switch that you hook > up to your oil led and the switch part of...
Re: Need some Oil Pressure help
Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
Sun, 24 May 1998 01:56:45 EDT
...the low speed switch and 13.2 for the high speed switch. Appears as if your lowest hot, high speed pressure is more than...
Re: I guess if I'm putting on a tencentlife oil cooler . . .
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sun, 10 Apr 2011 12:19:45 -0700
There is no "pressure too high" sensing on any Vanagon oil system. On the single switch system the switch simply grounds the circuit for...
Re: Why is this Here?
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 30 Aug 2005 06:50:13 -0700
...With the dual switch system of the 2.1, a second higher pressure switch is also used. This switch is only hooked up to...
Re: '84 Vanagon 1.9 engine oil pressure switch etc. Now have voltage data on wire from oil pressure switch to instrument panel
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Mon, 29 May 2017 05:24:35 -0400
...The oil pressure switches we sell are not these colours. Low pressure switches, 0.03 bar, are BLUE and high pressure switches, 0.09...
Oil pressure checking
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Fri, 21 Jan 2005 17:10:17 -0800
...oil pressure at the head where the low pressure switch is located or do I have to check at the high pressure switch place...
Replacing pressure A/C Pressure switch w/o losing Freon
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Tue, 10 Aug 2010 07:44:24 -0500
Can I take the pressure switch off the high pressure line in the DS side rear D pillar and pop the new one in...
Re: "High" Pressure Oil Switch Electrical Questions. (Jetta conversion) PIC
Historical mailing list - mdrillock
Wed, 8 Oct 2008 18:45:45 -0700
The oil pressure logic board has an engine rpm signal input. It only monitors the high pressure switch when the engine rpm is high...
ac pressure question
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Mon, 1 Jul 2002 16:26:41 -0700
...too high if your high speed > radiator fan cycles on and off at reasonable > intervals? Absolutely not! The a/c high pressure switch turns...
Re: High Pressure Oil Switch Wire; Tethered to Switch. OEM? PIC
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 11 May 2012 22:00:23 -0400
At 09:32 PM 5/11/2012, neil n wrote: >Image is looking down toward muffler, mirror showing the oil high >pressure switch spade...
Re: Replacing pressure A/C Pressure switch w/o losing Freon
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:31:07 -0400
...Replacing pressure A/C Pressure switch w/o losing Freon Can I take the pressure switch off the high pressure line in the DS...
Re: New Engine - Red oil Lite.
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 7 Feb 2000 21:04:19 -0600
...Followed Bently for pressure check for .3bar switch and .9bar switch. High pressure switch faulty Replaced switch, hooked up wires. All is well. End...
Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 8 Nov 2015 14:09:51 -0500
...The higher pressure switch logic is reversed as a fail safe. The switch closes when pressure is sufficient. As such a broken or disconnected...
Re: evaporator cabinet in place now have pressure switch/50 amp fuse blown-long
Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
Fri, 11 May 2007 04:11:30 -0500
...that the 50 amp fuse > was blown and the pressure switch on the high side below the service > valve was burnt up. I would...
Fwd: AC converted to 134
Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
Tue, 19 Jul 2005 12:53:20 -0400
...When the pressure is reduced to 174 PSI, the high pressure switch opens and the fan returns to slow speed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The coolant temperature switch...
Re: I guess if I'm putting on a tencentlife oil cooler . . .
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sun, 10 Apr 2011 11:37:38 -0700
...The low >> pressure switch just triggers a blinking led. The high switch >> triggers >> both. I'm sure this is done so there is no...
Oil pressure sander/switch anatomy. (explanation)
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Wed, 13 Mar 2002 15:42:46 -0500
...engine>Oil Pressure switches & release valves) Why does the light go out at 2000 RPM? While there is a "high" pressure switch and a...
Re: Oil Light / Buzzer despite NORMAL pressure
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 21 May 2003 20:19:18 -0700
...The smart thing they did was make the high rpm switch works in the opposite fashion. It shows as open when the pressure is...
An upgrade for a more efficent A/C system?
Historical mailing list - roger sisler
Thu, 3 May 2007 09:19:12 -0700
...Infact the late Vanagon (86-91) has such a high pressure switch to close at 210psi.When this happens,the fan runs on high...
Oil pressure switch problem
Historical mailing list - Solange B�rub�
Tue, 9 Apr 2002 20:04:16 -0400
...buzzer goes on, the problem is related to the high "low oil pressure" switch (the one in front of the motor). Should I start...
Re: 2.1L coolant light problem
Historical mailing list - John Connolly
Thu, 17 Jul 2003 10:13:15 -0600
Inspection of the A/C circuit will also reveal the high pressure switch in the AC system. Since "Freon" pressure is also dependent upon...
Re: a/c cutout switch
Historical mailing list - GMBulley
Thu, 16 Apr 1998 16:47:11 EDT
...Follow the HIGH pressure hose out of the compressor, and all the way up to the front to the condensor. For the switch, look...
Re: a/c cutout switch
Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
Fri, 17 Apr 1998 21:25:02 -0400
...The bentley book shows a pipe with a high pressure and a low pressure cutout switches.
Re: A/C and High Radiator Fan Questions
Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
Wed, 12 Sep 2007 15:53:54 -0800
...temp switch > >when high radiator temps are sensed. > >Medium speed is only turned on by the A/C system when the > >pressure in the...
Re: Oil pressure switch problem
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Tue, 9 Apr 2002 17:09:19 -0700
...buzzer goes on, the problem > is related to the high "low oil pressure" switch (the one in front of > the motor). Should I start...
Re: I guess if I'm putting on a tencentlife oil cooler . . .
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sun, 10 Apr 2011 10:33:17 -0700
...The low > pressure switch just triggers a blinking led. The high switch triggers > both. I'm sure this is done so there is no...
Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
Sat, 7 Nov 2015 20:38:39 -0800
...Then there is a second switch that only triggers off at a much higher pressure. To keep the second switch from turning on the...
Re: Purpose of the ports on this AC hose?
Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
Tue, 24 Jul 2012 17:35:50 -0400
...this is the high pressure line, which would have the high > pressure connector (for external guages) and high pressure switch. > > And all this is...