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• FS: dash switches $15 ea for 1, $20 for 2, and turn sig assy's
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 20 Jan 2001 19:49:33 EST
  for sale, vanagon dash switches - $15 ea (exept foglite switches a/c switches or gas htr switches - ask for $ of those) i have for...
• FS: vanagon dash switches $15 ea
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 14:11:34 EST
  ...vanagon dash switches $15 ea. includes all headlight switches, fan switches, etc. (any switch on the dash) a/c switches, gas heater switches and...
• Re: How to find a particular three-way electrical switch.
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:10:58 -0400
  If you don't want to wait for a "special" rotary switch, you can always get two DPDT switches from Radio Shack and cascade...
• Re: Headlight dim switch part of turn signal switch?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:14:44 -0400
  Oh, THAT switch. Sorry. when you said dimmer I assumed you meant the dial portion of your headlight switch that controls the brightness of...
• Re: Headlight dim switch part of turn signal switch?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Frost
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:06:50 -0700
  Turns out that the headlight dim switch is actually part of the wiper switch assembly (251 953 519). There is a mechanical interface from...
• Re: 84 Vanagon head lights stuck on hi beam
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 8 Apr 2016 08:01:09 +0000
  The high beam/low switch is actually on the wiper switch assembly NOT the turn signal switch. http://www.vanagain.com/shop/wiper-switch...
• Re: No Low Beams
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 11:54:55 EST
  ...Bad Headlight Dimmer Flasher Switch (the arm that you pull to switch to high beams) Bad ignition switch Bad headlight switch (Although these last...
• Fridge switch mod
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 9 May 2000 16:30:40 -0300
  ...My fridge has a switch panel for AC, DC & Propane inside the fridge door, next to the gas & temp dials. The switch is designed...
• Re: Headlight dim switch part of turn signal switch?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:33:30 -0400
  ...VW puts the whole current going to the headlights through the switch, so the best method to preserve your replacement switch is to put...
• Re: WANTED-A/C fan switch for 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - T. Thompson
  Sun, 30 Jan 2000 20:56:22 -0400
  Is the switch you are looking for the one where the thermostat is inside the 3 speed fan switch? If so I could not...
• Re: headlight switch bulb
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 12:38:08 -0600
  That sounds like a fog light switch- not interchangeable with the headlight switch at all. The headlight switch incorporates circuits for the parking lights...
• Re: WTB Behr AC switch and switchplate
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 25 Jul 2005 14:59:32 -0500
  ...I think the switches from later model over the visor units use the same switches and controls. Stan Wilder Engine Ceramics 214-352-4931...
• Re: foglight switch kits are back!
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Mon, 15 Nov 1999 20:52:48 -0700
  FYI, according to my Haynes "VW Air-cooled Vanagon" shop manual, first switch postition (83a) is for front fogs, second position (83b) is front...
• Re: [vanagon] electric window switches
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 09:14:44 EST
  In a message dated 3/3/2002 3:22:48 PM Eastern Standard Time, roquemoma@yahoo.com writes: > The electric window switches on my...
• Headlight dim switch part of turn signal switch?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Frost
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:48:52 -0700
  Hello all, While camping this weekend my headlights failed and I traced it down to the dim/bright switch on the column. (replaced the...
• Re: wasserboxer oil buzzer warning = Fram
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Feb 1996 12:23:22 -0500
  In a message dated 96-02-02 04:09:56 EST, DHaynes57@aol.com writes: > There is a switch between the push rod tubes...
• Switch Problem
  Historical mailing list - Ralph P. Geho
  Thu, 10 Jun 1999 15:21:59 -0400
  I am installing the hella xl lights on my van, and I purchased the VW fog light switch to use instead of the rocker...
• Re: Throttle Body....One Switch?, Two Switch?, Red Fish?, Blue Fish?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:15:07 -0400
  Craig, I may have a nice used 85 throttle body with single switch for $100 if you interested. The single switch is nicer because...
• Re: wasserboxer oil buzzer warning = Fram
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 3 Feb 1996 12:40:45 -0500
  ...This is a normally closed switch, >>held open by good oil pressure. The control circuit ignores this switch >>below 2000 rpm. The other switch...
• cool idea for those adding the upper steering cover w/ switch hole...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Aug 2005 20:45:28 EDT
  for those adding the vanagon OEM upper steering column cover w/ switch hole - as to Robert K.'s reminder, the switches that work in...
• Re: Switch not referenced in the Bentley Manual
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 16:35:08 -0700
  If it's a little tiny green light that comes on when the switch is on, it's your rear window defogger. Normally this...
• Re: Finding and Accessing the Brake Light Switch
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 25 Dec 2005 11:46:26 -0800
  The dual brake pressure switches only detect a failure and light the Brake Warning light on 80-84 models. In the 85 and newer...
• Re: Heater Switch
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 27 Dec 2004 17:35:14 -0500
  ...They use the same TYPE of switch. Physically in the van, they are separate switches. And the AC fan switch is separate (and different...
• WTB Behr AC switch and switchplate
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 25 Jul 2005 14:10:18 -0500
  ...But with the torn up switchplate, even if I had the switch, it wouldn't mount into the plate. Another observation is that the...
• Re: Strange Idea about retrofitting early Headlight Switch onto late model Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 16 May 2013 08:05:03 -0700
  Loren, the issue is not that the early switch won't SEEM to work ok in a very late van. The problem is that...
• Re: WTB: Passenger power window switch
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Mon, 6 Aug 2007 11:35:38 -0700
  ...Passenger power window switch > The power window switches are all the same, driver vs. passenger side etc. > Is the electrical part of the switch...
• Re: Headlight switches.
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sat, 26 Jun 2021 04:22:26 -0700
  While it will appear to work fine putting the earlier headlight switch into a 90-91 that came with the later switch, you LOSE...
• Radiator switches
  Historical mailing list - Mark Thoma
  Tue, 12 May 1998 18:54:24 -0400
  Hey volks, Anybody have a quick answer on this one? Two senders/switches on my 82's (diesel) radiator. One above the other. The...
• Re: stereo remote turn off (won't)
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 19:38:02 -0700
  At 07:05 PM 10/17/2004, Mike Collum wrote: >I guess I'm just going to cut the switched power wire (I currently...
• Re: ? Power Window Switches?
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sun, 25 Aug 2002 13:32:34 -0400
  >I only need replacement power window switches for a Vanagon; I do not need >the pleasure of passing a thick wad of greenbacks over...
• Re: headlights (all) - poof!
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 4 Apr 2011 09:34:24 -0700
  ...switch X goes to headlight switch plug X. From there a smaller Blk/Y wire splits off to switch side of load reduction relay...
• 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...
• EV Fog Light switches....
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 06 Dec 1995 09:44:52 -0400 (EDT)
  Robert asked about EV fog light switches available in the US. Well they are...but they are actually fog light switches for 93/4...
• Re: stereo remote turn off (won't)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 23:59:44 -0400
  ...I'll be able to turn >>it >>off and on using the "new" switch (switched power). >> >>Mike > -------------- > > Mike, > Put in 2 switches, one at...
• Re: throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:56:20 -0800
  here are some switches looking promising... https://www.sager.com/honeywell-micro-switch-v15w-series-watertight-miniature-basic-switches/ https://www.tti.com/content...
• Re: tailgate light switch ground
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Apr 2013 12:20:00 -0400
  I'm pretty sure they didn't put the hatch switch in as, when camping, you may have the hatch open all night. Same...
• Re: Switch not referenced in the Bentley Manual
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 17:59:06 -0700
  Sure sounds like a light switch to me. Light kit will probably come with a relay, you should probably use one with the switch...
• Re: Vanagon 2.1 Oil Pressure
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Sat, 4 Apr 1998 03:20:26 EST
  ...Above 2000 RPM the active switch is the .9 bar switch while the .3 bar switch is ignored. Below I've described a properly...
• reverse light switch
  Historical mailing list - Mark
  Thu, 23 Sep 2010 22:23:21 -0400
  I'm looking to replace the reverse light switch in my 1990 - my FLAPS doesn't have the switch that came out of my...
• Re: tailgate light switch ground
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 7 Apr 2013 09:39:29 -0700
  yes, but it is not that hard to switch the cabin lights to the off position :) They could have even wired the lights to...
• Re: Headlamp Switch or Key Switch?
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Wed, 4 May 2005 21:15:01 -0400
  Eric, If your ignition switch is bad, there will be no power to the "X" relay. This means that you will have other dead...
• Re: WTB: Rocker Switch for Fog Lights
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 22:31:19 EDT
  ...Unfortunately, I > have been informed (by Camelback VW) that VW no longer manufactures > such switches. (Similar switches were apparently used in 83-85 > Porsche...
• Re: Switch not referenced in the Bentley Manual
  Historical mailing list - Ed Shultz
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 20:08:01 -0400
  ...Normally this is mounted above the hazard light >switch, but I've seen people manage to switch 'em. There are usually only >two switches...
• Eating ignition switches - yucky
  Historical mailing list - Dustin Fitch
  Mon, 31 May 2004 19:35:27 EDT
  If you are familiar with the steering lock housing, lock cylinder and ignition/starter switch on any of the 85' ish vans, and the...
• Re: need AC switch
  Historical mailing list - Tony Thompson
  Sun, 30 Jun 2002 09:02:05 -0400
  On Sat, 29 Jun 2002 11:14:59 -0400, Deborah Walters <debbwa@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: >Hi Guys, > >I need an AC switch for an...
• Throttle Body....One Switch?, Two Switch?, Red Fish?, Blue Fish?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:59:33 -0400
  ...I'm looking to go to a system WITH a throttle position switch and have the following options: One switch, or two switches. The...
• Re: why 2 oil switches (was: how engine oil degrades) oils)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Jan 1997 19:11:55 -0500
  ...Above 2000 RPM the active switch is the .9 bar switch while the .3 bar switch is ignored. Below I've described a properly...
• switched power to radio
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 15:39:13 -0800
  In the Vanagon archives on week 4 of July 2000 is a discussion on the topic of switched power for your stereo. I want...
• Re: Wasserboxer cooling (was:Re: aftermarket instrumentation)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 May 1996 04:54:54 -0700
  ...The old 321-959-481 & 251-959-481 Series switches listed in ye old microfiche films turns on at about 82 to 85C." So...
• Re: headlight switch bulb
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 08:59:25 -0700
  When I did my SA grill upgrade, I got a switch from Busdepot that fits the blank by the flasher switch. It appears to...
• tailgate light switch ground
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 6 Apr 2013 19:29:26 -0700
  ...Just like the sliding door switch, westies don't have it, but both switches are useful even when camping. alistair
• Headlamp Switch or Key Switch?
  Historical mailing list - Eric M. Spletzer
  Wed, 4 May 2005 17:40:35 -0700
  ...I've heard now that it's either the key switch, or the headlight switch, and that if it is the headlight switch, I...
• Re: throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Wed, 13 Jan 2021 19:37:08 -0800
  ...throttle switch > > Here's a less expensive switch option from GW: > > https://www.gowesty.com/product/-/24166/mechanical-throttle-position-switch-tps-for-digifant...
• Re: How to find a particular three-way electrical switch.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:46:28 -0400
  At 09:33 PM 3/18/2010, Luke Bakken wrote: >everyone has on-off-on SPDT switches or DPDT switches but nothing that >is...
• Re: Bench Testing switches
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 9 Apr 2007 09:19:56 -0700
  You should be able to test switch with a VOM meter. Set meter to measure resistance to check continuity. If ness, "zero" meter first...
• Re: throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:20:30 -0800
  Given the amount of crud I saw at the metal cam etc., likely not a long shot for moisture to get inside the switch...
• Replacing heater switch
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 27 Dec 2004 14:35:15 -0600
  I took the advice of other listees and picked up a heater blower motor switch at lunch and just installed it. It was so...
• Re: throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Mon, 11 Jan 2021 13:58:25 -0800
  You're welcome. "Single" switch is underneath. It uses one switch to provide switching for off idle and WOT. Yes. Switch should click as...
• Re: Re-introduction & Dash Removal Question
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Wed, 26 Feb 2014 15:01:00 -0600
  Regarding relocation of the power window switches: Yes, it has been done. GoWesty sells a nice expensive kit (of course) to this end. Pictures...
• Re: 2.1 Throttle Switch Assmebly on 1.9 with later style switch?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 May 2016 10:12:35 -0400
  Especially on the 1.9 you can simply disconnect the throttle switch. It's only function at idle to cut off the injectors when...