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• Re: WTB rear differential lock externals
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 21 Mar 2006 06:48:15 -0800
  ...I have one from a 4000 Quattro that has double vacuum switch for 2 lockers, indicators, and as a bonus a volt meter and...
• Re: Vanagon A/C and controls
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 07:07:53 -0700
  Hi Doug, Aftermarket vacuum switches intended to do just what you have in mind are FLAPS available. You connect it to your intake vacuum...
• Re: 2wd locking diff - followship question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 07:50:24 -0800
  ...There it connects to a vacuum switch. The switch has 2 positions. It has 3 vacuum line connections. One is vacuum in, the other...
• Re: cruise control troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 6 Feb 2008 15:05:18 -0500
  Gregory, Besides the vacuum lines in the engine compartment, there is a long rubber line that goes to the driver's compartment to switches...
• Re: No vacuum @ locking diff control
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 11 Dec 2011 08:52:26 -0500
  The black line is the vacuum source and the white-Blue goes to the actuator. That is not a switch but a valve. Under...
• Re: WTB rear differential lock externals
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 21 Mar 2006 09:56:10 -0500
  ...I have > one from a 4000 Quattro that has double vacuum switch for 2 lockers, > indicators, and as a bonus a volt meter and...
• No vacuum @ locking diff control
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Sat, 10 Dec 2011 17:12:08 -0700
  ...Where is the source of the vacuum for the locking differential switch? Which of the three lines should have vacuum at the switch? Any...
• cruise control troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Wed, 6 Feb 2008 16:54:58 -0500
  ...The switches on the pedals are dual? function switches, the shut off the cruise control by cutting off? both the vacuum and power to...
• WTB: Diff Lock Vacuum Parts Actuator Switch Etc.
  Historical mailing list - cz1137
  Sun, 26 May 2002 15:00:45 -0600
  ...I need the lines, the blue plastic vacuum actuator as well as a dashboard switch. Please P-Mail me if you have any leads...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Tue, 24 Nov 2015 08:21:35 -0800
  ...I have tested the vacuum switches and > vacuum throttle actuator and all are fine. The system will hold vacuum for > hours. That said, is...
• Looking for syncro diff lock switch, vac resevoir
  Historical mailing list - John Clemens
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 14:34:52 -0800
  ...source other than the dealer that might have the differential lock air switch and the vacuum resevoir and the hard plastic vacuum line. John
• Cruise control
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 16 Apr 2017 13:25:32 -0500
  ...Per Kens instructions, I removed the vacuum hose, unplugged the electrical wire, unscrewd by hand the vacuum switch, and popped open the housing. All...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Tue, 24 Nov 2015 09:57:41 -0800
  ...I have tested the vacuum switches and >> vacuum throttle actuator and all are fine. The system will hold vacuum for >> hours. That said, is...
• Re: Throttle body question-Throttle switch!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 13 Jun 2014 23:15:36 -0400
  The vacuum switches do not seem to operate for full throttle enrichment. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Re: More Syncro DIff-lock Questions
  Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 17:28:45 -0500
  ...It seems that even a solenoid switch (like the solenoid on the starter) would have been simpler. > 3) the diff-lock vacuum bottles lines...
• Re: Throttle Switch Wear Was: Re: Throttle switch confusion
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 5 Jul 2015 00:59:14 -0400
  That switch is vacuum operated. Works well at closed throttle. Open throttle and loaded engine there is almost no vacuum so that switch doesn...
• Geo Metro - AC switch?
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sat, 12 Dec 1998 22:52:53 -0800
  ...I should put in in my Vanagon too.. > >Yau-Man How 'bout a vacuum switch (nc) to break the lead to the AC clutch...
• Re: Full Throttle AC Cutout?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Tue, 29 May 2007 19:57:04 -0500
  ...Sometime between 1970 and 1990, some car almost certainly had a vacuum switch in the smog control stuff that would switch at the vacuum...
• Can I switch Vacuum cans on these distributors?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 19 Feb 2007 16:08:07 -0800
  ...I believe the vacuum can on my 1982 (Federal) Vanagon is bad. I happen to have a good vacuum can from a 1981 (California...
• Cruise control diagnosis progress
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 30 Oct 2006 08:58:43 -0600
  ...Pedal switches good. Removed vacuum pump and put 12V to it. It runs noisily, but doesn't seem to pull any discernible vacuum. Should...
• Re: Introductions and electrical questions
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 08:38:53 -0800
  ...but the > >> vacuum pump seems fine. > >Not a cruise expert, but two easy things to check: 1) Is the unit actually >switched on at...
• Re: [T2] Can I switch Vacuum cans on these distributors? No, I can't!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 21 Feb 2007 15:53:06 -0800
  ...Monday, February 19, 2007 4:08 PM Subject: [T2] Can I switch Vacuum cans on these distributors? > I believe the vacuum can on my...
• Re: Throttle body question-Throttle switch!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 13 Jun 2014 20:10:11 -0700
  I think tencentlife had a vacuum switch out before GW did. I thought about buying his but stalling as I don't plan keeping...
• Re: I Love My New Cruise Control (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 31 May 2006 07:37:53 -0700
  ...the vacuum source, which was leftover from my old cruise control. Also, the Black Jumper next to Switch #1 is removed.) Switch 1 ON...
• Re: '88 Vanagon Cruise Control question
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 5 Mar 2012 09:57:46 -0500
  ...doesn't hold vacuum then adjust it until it does and you are golden. If you can't get the switch to seal, pop...
• WTB: bracket for Syncro vacuum switch for rear transmission
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 15 Dec 2000 09:59:49 -0500
  Dear Listees, I'm looking to purchase the bracket that holds the vacuum switch for a Syncro rear tranny. (No one seems to have...
• Vacuum Canisters (was: cruise controll)
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Mon, 19 Oct 1998 15:46:42 -0700
  Hello, Vacuum canisters don't make vacuum. If your cruise is not fully functional on your car's open throttle vacuum, your cruise control...
• Re: Throttle body question-Throttle switch!
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Sat, 14 Jun 2014 08:09:14 -0400
  ...Throttle body question-Throttle switch! > > I think tencentlife had a vacuum switch out before GW did. I thought about > buying his but stalling as...
• Re: Geo Metro - AC switch?
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Sun, 13 Dec 1998 08:07:42 -0700
  At 10:52 PM 12/12/98 -0800, you wrote: >How 'bout a vacuum switch (nc) to break the lead to the AC clutch...
• Cruise Control Troubleshooting 101
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 15:04:33 -0400
  ...Unplug the hose to the switch and hook your vacuum tester directly to the switch. Now try to pull a vacuum on the switch...
• cruise control
  Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
  Fri, 13 Nov 1998 11:25:39 -0500
  ...speedo?), electronic controller, vacuum pump, vacuum servo, throttle linkage, hoses, a couple of switches for the pedals, and the switches on the steering column...
• Re: no power in 4th
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 6 Oct 1995 10:05:56 -0700 (PDT)
  ...an automatic vacuum advance cutoff. the cutoff valve is electrically operated by a switch on the transmission and a temperature switch. The system is...
• Re: Audiovox Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 12:25:14 -0800
  ...Audiovox suggests the vacuum reservoir for 4 cy engines. BTW, the Audiovox does not use a vacuum switch on the brake pedal eliminating that...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 08:14:30 -0500
  I had the vacuum line from the pedals to the cruise control pump or the vacuum valves themselves in the clutch/brake switch develop...
• Re: After Market Cruise?
  Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 13:01:01 +0200
  ...It uses vacuum for engaging the throttle, the rest is electrical. Works great! Includes cabling to brake-switch, extra switch for clutch, three button...
• cruise control saga - part 2
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 19 Apr 2015 09:32:31 -0700
  ...on my other '90 van using Ken's tips I repaired the 2 switches at the pedals - no go so I replaced the vacuum...
• Re: Brake light sensor switch adj.
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 10 Apr 2007 15:56:08 -0400
  Those aren't electrical switches on the 2 pedals on the factory cruise setup. They're vacuum release valves, in parallel with the cruise...
• Re: brake light issues
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:20:00 -0400
  ...Villiers wrote: >The switches are pressure switches and as such you need to have the engine >on to supply vacuum to the booster to...
• Re: 84 vs 85 Digijet
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 22:52:08 -0400
  ...switch and the '84 is wired for two throttle position switches ... then the throttle bodies themselves have a difference. One has a vacuum port...
• Re: Throttle Switch Wear Was: Re: Throttle switch confusion
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 4 Jul 2015 14:43:51 -0700
  ...2015, at 2:34 PM, Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > (says he with a vacuum actuated GoWesty switch installed on his 2.1)
• Re: cruse control
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Lockwood
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 20:30:06 EDT
  ...The vacuum tube that runs from the vacuum pump in the engine compartment to the vacuum switch on the brake pedal wore a hole...
• Rekindling search for an elusive part ('85 Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 18:27:00 -0500
  This is a vacuum hose connector. Plastic, or nylon, I guess. On the right side of the engine there are two switches: one that...
• Re: Cruise control progress
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 07 Jan 1997 10:12:28 -0800
  ...The syncro comes with its own vacuum canister for switching the rear diff lock. Vanagons with power locks also have vacuum canisters, I believe...
• Re: Throttle body question-Throttle switch!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 13 Jun 2014 21:04:47 -0700
  ...Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > > I think tencentlife had a vacuum switch out before GW did. I thought about buying his but stalling...
• WTB: Synchro Locking Differential Switch
  Historical mailing list - Mike Karseboom
  Mon, 1 Nov 1999 15:04:18 -0800
  ...This should be an interesting project, but I need the dash mounted switch, vacuum tubing, and the transaxle mounted vacuum canister from the a...
• After Market Cruise?
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Mon, 10 Oct 2005 17:39:34 EDT
  ...turn signal switch, speed sensors, etc. with an electrical, after market Cruise? I've heard Electrical is much better than Vacuum? What Vanagon parts...
• Re: sluggish on take off
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sat, 22 Oct 2005 15:45:44 -0500
  ...You need a vacuum gauge and a hose to check the vacuum. You'll need a digital mutimeter to check if the switches are...
• Re: Audiovox CCS-100 Cruise Control Installation
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 19 May 2002 13:51:30 EDT
  ...lead to failure of the vacuum diaphragm and/or the control valving. A couple of years ago I switched to the Rostra (bought the...
• Re: [Syncro] WTB: bracket for Syncro vacuum switch for rear transmission
  Historical mailing list - Chris Weddle
  Fri, 15 Dec 2000 09:09:11 -0800
  ...bracket for Syncro vacuum switch for rear transmission > > Dear Listees, > > I'm looking to purchase the bracket that holds the vacuum switch for a...
• Re: Throttle Valve Stop Screw Adjustment.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 5 Jul 2012 12:36:57 -0700
  ...just never heard of it being called a Vacuum Switching Module .. which is misleading anyway, in my mind, as it does not switch vacuum...
• Anyone to hand hold some electrical questions, cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Thu, 7 Jul 2016 22:42:06 -0400
  ...I tried the easy fix of the vacuum brake cutoff switch replacement but that didn't help. Vacuum solenoid appears to hold vacuum and...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 29 Oct 2003 19:00:23 -0800
  ...It could even be the vacuum switches on the pedals themselves. Z --- Chad Morris <chad@ALLMORRIS.COM> wrote: > Hoping someone can give me some...
• '87 Syncro Rear diff lock vacuum source?
  Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 02:48:09 MST
  ...I am trying to connect my rear diff switch vacuum hoses that were disconnected by the PO. Referring to Bentley, I got the dash...
• Need Vacuum hose connector part
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 09:56:39 -0400
  ...There is a "Y" hose that connects those two switches to a larger vacuum hose and there is a connector (plastic/nylon) that attaches...
• FS: OEM vanagon cruise control setup, also OEM rear 3 point mount shoulderbelts
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Dec 2006 23:40:40 EST
  ...switch, relay behind glovebox, switches by pedals, vacuum pump, linkage and bellows that attach to the intake runners, hard vacuum line, wires, etc. also...
• Re: Throttle body question-Throttle switch!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 13 Jun 2014 21:06:33 -0700
  ...Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus > On Jun 13, 2014, at 8:15 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > > The vacuum switches...
• Re: help! power doorlock problem (2nd try, try again)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 23 Mar 2004 12:27:18 -0600
  ...If the wire or the switch is bad, > >the central locks will still function normally from any other switch because > >the vacuum pump still...
• Re: Throttle Switch Wear Was: Re: Throttle switch confusion
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 4 Jul 2015 21:31:09 -0700
  Works on vacuum, so I believe is dependent on rpm. Pretty full IIRC. Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus > On Jul 4, 2015...
• Re: Vacuum Canisters (was: cruise controll)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Bey
  Mon, 19 Oct 1998 19:23:41 EDT
  ...Dan In a message dated 10/19/98 8:02:15 PM, you wrote: <<Hello, Vacuum canisters don't make vacuum. If your cruise...
• Re: Digifane without Throttle Position switch???
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:16:04 -0400
  ...volts, has a vacuum nose that sense throttle >plate position, >claims to be extremely superior to the mechanical throttle switches and I >believe it...