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  • Re: headlights
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Tue, 14 Apr 2015 13:39:31 -0500
    ...when lever is pulled lights go to > high beam but when I release lever the lights return to low beam. > Switch? Relay? > High beam...
  • headlights
    Historical mailing list - Michael Kimball
    Tue, 14 Apr 2015 11:38:02 -0700
    ...when lever is pulled lights go to high beam but when I release lever the lights return to low beam. Switch? Relay? High beam...
  • Re: Intermittent wiper Relay ?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:21:48 -0600
    ...the ability to pull the lever down into > intermittent position. Ah yes, I see. > > What's the new relay doing or not doing? What...
  • Re: headlights
    Historical mailing list - Dieseldoofus
    Tue, 14 Apr 2015 13:47:01 -0500
    ...when lever is pulled lights go to >> high beam but when I release lever the lights return to low beam. >> Switch? Relay? >> High beam...
  • Re: Shift Lever Disassembly Help Needed
    Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
    Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:01:32 -0500
    ...The Lower Shifting Relay Lever can be separated from the Shifting Ball Lever, no problem. The Shaft (which runs all the way from the...
  • Re: headlight bulb question...
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
    Tue, 4 Mar 2003 08:53:19 EST
    When you hold your bright lever back all six come on at once until you release the lever! Maybe another relay could give us...
  • Re: intermittent headlight failure
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Tue, 30 Nov 1999 14:47:41 +0100
    John McLean wrote: > > When the lights go out I can hold the turnsignal lever up and continue > to drive using the passing beams (which...
  • Tranny woes
    Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
    Mon, 29 Oct 2001 19:37:46 -0800
    Karl..I'll BET the 1st/2nd Relay lever inside the trans is broken...No easy fix other than to dissassemble & repair/rebuild..I...
  • Re: headlights
    Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
    Wed, 15 Apr 2015 06:41:52 -0700
    ...when lever is pulled lights go to > high beam but when I release lever the lights return to low beam. > Switch? Relay? > High beam...
  • Re: Intermittent wiper Relay ?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 20 Apr 2010 19:03:00 -0400
    ...All it does is remove the ability to pull the lever down into intermittent position. What's the new relay doing or not doing...
  • Turn signals
    Historical mailing list - Data Services
    Fri, 27 Dec 2002 01:39:55 -0500
    ...I'm hoping I don't have to remove the lever mechanism from the steering column. The relay above the fuse block would be...
  • Headlights--High beam
    Historical mailing list - John Houser
    Wed, 16 May 2001 14:24:35 EDT
    ...as I release the lever. They, howerver, stay on low beam. Is this a symptom of a broken relay or what? What do I...
  • Re: '85 Turn Signal Issues
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Fri, 1 Oct 2010 16:57:09 -0700
    ...Flipping the turn signal lever gave > me a steady green LED in the dash but no lights and no noise from the > relay. I...
  • Re: headlights OUT!
    Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
    Fri, 13 Aug 1999 01:17:38 -0700
    ...lever? (I'm thinking probably not since the lights have > to be functional to switch hi to low.) > > Also, someone suggested the headlight relay...
  • Re: Ignorant glow plug question
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 21 Nov 1996 21:26:37 -0500
    ...What does it do and are the glow plugs controlled by a relay, independently?? >> The cold start lever advances the injection timing. The glow...
  • Re: Unintended consequences
    Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
    Tue, 25 Aug 2020 06:06:52 -0700
    With the VW 99 relays in my vans you set the swipe interval in basically 2 steps. 1. move lever down for a single...
  • Re: Headlight's won't come on (relay bad?)
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 9 Feb 2010 21:40:00 -0500
    No relay unless someone added one. This is either a bad contact on the ignition switch or the headlight switch. The hi-low beams...
  • '85 Turn Signal Issues
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
    Fri, 1 Oct 2010 11:09:11 -0500
    ...Flipping the turn signal lever gave me a steady green LED in the dash but no lights and no noise from the relay. I...
  • Re: No High Beams
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:48:53 -0400
    ...Bad hi/lo switch, hi beam relay or bad ground on high beam relay?
  • Re: Programmable Intermittent Wiper Relay
    Historical mailing list - Vernon Craddock
    Tue, 25 Aug 1998 14:23:30 -0700
    ...The programmable feature of the relay is activated when you move the wiper lever to the intermittent position. Since this position in your switch...
  • Low Beams out, Where to Look?
    Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
    Thu, 25 Nov 2004 19:53:55 -0800
    ...home holding the lever up so that I had headlights.) I assume it has to be a fuse or a relay. The fuse I...
  • Re: Turn signal issue now
    Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
    Tue, 18 May 2021 16:10:16 -0700
    ...relay is bad. If you are saying that the indicator comes on solid when you flip the turn lever then that shows the lever...
  • Re: headlight bulb question...
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Sun, 9 Mar 2003 18:43:37 -0800
    ...you hold your bright lever back all six come on at once until you >release the lever! Maybe another relay could give us driving...
  • Re: parts source?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Mon, 7 Apr 2008 08:32:39 -0400
    Matthew Snook wrote: > use of the signal lever just gives a continuous light both outside and on the LED on the dash. > No blinking...
  • turn signals suddenly out
    Historical mailing list - Andy Stalick
    Thu, 5 May 2005 11:01:51 -0500
    ...When the lever is in the off position, the dash LED is slightly lit, maybe 10%. My first guess is the flasher relay. I...
  • Re: Intermittent Wiper Relay Upgrade - Answer
    Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
    Mon, 6 May 2002 14:41:32 -0500
    >What the heck is a programmable wiper relay? On many cars that have intermittent wipers you'll find either that the delay is fixed...
  • Re: Intermittent wiper Relay ?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 20 Apr 2010 19:49:07 -0400
    At 07:21 PM 4/20/2010, Tom Buese wrote: >pulling down on the lever which only turns the wipers off. Once you pull...
  • Re: Intermittent Wiper Relay Upgrade - Answer
    Historical mailing list - Bill Harris
    Mon, 6 May 2002 13:33:31 -0700
    ...Intermittent Wiper Relay Upgrade - Answer > >What the heck is a programmable wiper relay? > > On many cars that have intermittent wipers you'll find either...
  • Shifter bracket/relay lever 82 Vanagon Diesel
    Historical mailing list - Neil
    Sat, 21 Jul 2007 09:13:41 -0700
    ...http://golddollar.com/ebay/IMG_0009.jpg Called a "relay lever" in the Bentley, though I've never heard anyone call it that. Anyone...
  • Re: headlight bulb question...
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 4 Mar 2003 20:05:50 EST
    ...you hold your bright lever back all six come on at once until you > release the lever! Maybe another relay could give us driving...
  • Ignorant glow plug question
    Historical mailing list - Robert Zezoff
    Fri, 15 Nov 1996 06:09:52 -0800
    ...On a '82 diesel Westy, what does the pull out cold start lever actually do?? I looked at the injection pump where the cable...
  • Re: "99" Programmable Wiper Relay Into an '81?
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:30:51 -0700
    > What do you mean by "switch back and forth"? > > Mine works with a momentary pull on the wash lever - pull for the first > wipe...
  • Re: Headlights--High beam
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
    Thu, 17 May 2001 19:31:38 -0400
    ...as I release the lever. They, howerver, stay on low beam. Is this a symptom of a broken relay or what? What do I...
  • Re: Intermittent wiper Relay ?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 22 Apr 2010 01:43:56 -0400
    ...had the #19 relay.. i pulled it and replaced it w/ the #99 and everything works fine.. what number is on the non- intermittant...
  • Re: Intermittent wiper Relay ?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:15:01 -0400
    At 08:49 AM 4/21/2010, jordanvw@AOL.COM wrote: >whats the issue here? you simply remove your existing #19 wiper >relay and...
  • Re: van won't start, making progress
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sat, 24 Aug 2002 20:48:01 -0700
    ...With the ignition on, rotate the "lever" a bit. If the double relay is working, you will hear it click as it applies power...
  • Re: 84 GL 4 speed transmission-reply
    Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
    Sat, 6 Feb 1999 00:43:25 EST
    ...1st and 2nd feel fine but the tranny stays in neutral. >> I'll bet the pin that allows the 1st/2nd gear relay lever...
  • Re: headlights (all) - poof! - continued...
    Historical mailing list - Grungy
    Mon, 4 Apr 2011 19:54:03 -0500
    ...My suspicion is that the third relay, the one that doesn't click with the high-beam lever, is somehow related to either the...
  • Re: ....that hi/lo beam switch problem
    Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
    Fri, 11 Apr 2003 11:08:59 -0700
    ...Held the >hi beams on until they finally went...now, no lights. >I've ordered a new lever/switch from bus depot and that...
  • Re: Tranny Woes? No 1st and 2nd!!-reply
    Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
    Mon, 15 Feb 1999 03:29:29 EST
    ...for the relay lever for 1st and 2nd gear has sheared. You could just open the case and replace the lever but since this...
  • Re: '85 Turn Signal Issues
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Sun, 3 Oct 2010 22:45:50 -0400
    ...Flipping the turn signal lever gave >me a steady green LED in the dash but no lights and no noise from the >relay. I...
  • Re: shift linkage concept question
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Dix
    Mon, 15 Nov 2004 19:04:12 -0800
    ...These include the shift lever relay with two balls attached (251-71131) and the guide pin with guide ring that keeps the shift rod...
  • Re: Intermittent wiper Relay ?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:09:07 -0600
    ...what number is on the non- intermittant wiper relay? Here's a fuzzy pic of the old relay & the plastic piece pulled from the...
  • Sticking Turn Signals?
    Historical mailing list - Matthew
    Tue, 16 Dec 2003 09:25:21 -0800
    ...Is this a bad contact in the flasher relay thing or in the actual turn signal lever? thanks matthew
  • Re: Unintended consequences
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:57:15 +0000
    ...Unintended consequences With the VW 99 relays in my vans you set the swipe interval in basically 2 steps. 1. move lever down for...
  • Dead Headlights
    Historical mailing list - Vlach Family
    Mon, 30 Nov 1998 13:55:36 -0500
    ...Hi-beam lever makes no difference. The relay in fuse box position 10 cllicks once when ignition is turned on. Hi-beams: stay off...
  • Re: Sticking Turn Signals?
    Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
    Tue, 16 Dec 2003 10:00:08 -0800
    ...Is this a bad contact in the flasher relay thing or in the actual turn signal lever? thanks matthew
  • high beams not working, 86 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Co.
    Thu, 28 Dec 2000 11:45:18 -1000
    ...the 'click' of the lever. Tried replacing bulbs- no help. Fuses are good. Is there a high beam relay? If so, can't figure...
  • Re: no wipers, no blower motor, no headlights, no radio, no idea...
    Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
    Mon, 23 Sep 2013 21:15:39 -0400
    Thanks, Mark...yes, when I hold the hi beam lever up...everything works as it should... sounds like I'll be replacing the ignition...
  • Need a couple of part #'s, please.
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Tue, 17 Sep 2002 16:29:27 -0700
    ...rod junction 2)The boot or bellows that goes between the relay lever and selector shaft. TIA. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Tom Young '81 Vanagon Lafayette, CA 94549...
  • Re: Where's rear wiper switch on '87 GL
    Historical mailing list - Austin
    Thu, 21 Nov 1996 23:25:44 -0800
    ...on my '85 you push the lever toward the dash till get >>adequate washer fluid on the rear window, then let the lever go...
  • Re: Intermittent wiper Relay ?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:56:09 -0600
    ...PM 4/20/2010, Tom Buese wrote: >> pulling down on the lever which only turns the wipers off. > > Once you pull that plastic bit...
  • Re: No High Beams
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:47:34 -0700
    ...New (old) switch and a set of relays and that hasn't come up again. And for those that asked, holding up the lever...
  • Re: Turn signal issue now
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Tue, 18 May 2021 23:24:16 +0000
    ...relay is bad. If you are saying that the indicator comes on solid when you flip the turn lever then that shows the lever...
  • Re: Low Beams out, Where to Look?
    Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
    Fri, 26 Nov 2004 05:10:28 +0000
    ...home holding >the lever up so that I had headlights.) >I assume it has to be a fuse or a relay. The fuse I...
  • Re: Intermittent Wiper Relay Upgrade - Answer
    Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
    Mon, 6 May 2002 17:28:20 -0500
    ...Intermittent Wiper Relay Upgrade - Answer > > > > >What the heck is a programmable wiper relay? > > > > On many cars that have intermittent wipers you'll find either...
  • Securing the guide pin (shifter linkage)
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Fri, 22 May 1998 12:57:32 -0700
    ...The relay lever fits over the guide ring/guide pin combo. The problem: when you try to snug up the nut holding the guide...
  • Re: "99" Programmable Wiper Relay Into an '81?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:26:29 -0700
    I'm not sure I have the '99' relay. I got mine from Bow Wow (RIP) and its an aftermarket part. I did ask...
  • Re: Headlights Again
    Historical mailing list - wb6otg
    Tue, 23 Oct 2001 15:30:35 -0400
    ...the lever back .....so.... does not appear to be the "switch". Any ideas? I have all the parts to put the relays in and...
  • Re: Ignorant glow plug question
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 15 Nov 1996 10:04:52 +0000
    ...I used to think that this lever actuated the glow > plugs, but now I don't see how it could. What does it do...