Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2011 09:14:29 -0400
Reply-To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Headlight Mystery (2 lamp/Halogen)
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Halogen bulbs can fail where the broken filament will make intermittent
self-welding and breaking again contact so start there. The headlight ground
is at the star cluster above the fuse box. Both wires on the same crimp so
unlikely for only one to be a problem there. Cut the brown ground wire and
re-attach to the body near the headlight mounting.
Dennis
-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Cunegonde
Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2011 2:25 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Headlight Mystery (2 lamp/Halogen)
Recently, Cunegonde's headlights misbehaved severely. She intermittently has
just the driver's side high beam. I took out both hi/lo bulbs and tested
them with a 12v source.
She has the Bosch motorcycle headlamp upgrade The spade connectors at fuse
block, headlight rocker switch, and bulb holders are clean (I use dielectric
grease on them) The parking/turn signals work normally, so if it's a ground
fault, any idea where?
I have a spare ignition switch. Could the problem be in the old one? (this
was an issue in my Volvos as the electric rotary switch contacts wore out)
On Oct 22, 2011, at 21:00, Automatic digest processor
<LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote:
> There are 12 messages totalling 341 lines in this issue.
>
> Topics of the day:
>
> 1. Multimeter help UPDATE-77 Westy (2) 2. [WetWesties] Multimeter
> help UPDATE-77 Westy 3. <No subject given> 4. T3 singlecab speedo
> (f) 5. Sumitomo tires? (4) 6. vanagon speedo 7. 1984
> 1.9L/autotransmission ** flat spot around 2500 +/- 400 rpm when
> driving
> 8. 1984 1.9L/autotransmission ** flat spot around 2500 +/- 400 rpm
> when driving
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2011 12:52:15 -0700
> From: Courtney Hook <courtneyhook@SHAW.CA>
> Subject: Multimeter help UPDATE-77 Westy
>
> OK, so something is def. not good here. I wasn't getting anywhere with
> = the multimeter, so I tried the other method which someone forwarded
> to = me, I put a 12v light between the negative cable and negative
> post with = everything turned off. The light came on. This is supposed
> to indicate a = current draw. I then proceeded to remove the fuses one
> by one to see = which circuit the light went out on. It didn't go out
> at all. I even = removed the backup, gas heater, and 2 other 30 amp
> fuses on my Westy. = Light still stayed on. I took off the positive
> cable and removed the red =
> + wire to the VW diagnostic plug at the back thinking it might be =
> grounding, along with the other factory small +ve wire on the +ve
> cable = that heads off into the wiring harness, then sat +ve cable
> back on the = post. The light still stayed on.=20 Where else can I
> check? I have removed every fuse in the van. Would = REALLY appreciate
> some pro help here. I'm losing about 0.3 volts over a = 16hr period.
> Thanks,
> Courtney
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2011 13:00:32 -0700
> From: Loren Busch <starwagen@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Re: [WetWesties] Multimeter help UPDATE-77 Westy
>
> RE: Current Draw
> Your basic setup is fine, cable (either one) removed from the battery
> then put the test instrument between the cable and the battery to
> complete the circuit.
> Now go back to the multimeter. You will most likely find a setting
> that says DC 10 amps (or maybe 20 on some metes). Set the meter to
> that setting and put it between the battery and the cable, just like
> you did the light bulb. You should get a reading. If small, under
> one amp (all numbers to the right of the decimal point) then look for
> a lower setting under DC Amps and to to that.
> Ideally you should se no more than 50-100 mv. More than that
> especially 1 amp or more means that is a draw downstream.
> And you might not have pulled all the fuses, there are some buried
> above the fuse block. And don't forget the fuses for the camper
> equipment (assuming a Westy).
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2011 13:42:55 -0700
> From: Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
> Subject: Re: Multimeter help UPDATE-77 Westy
>
> I would go to the fuse box area next.
> You should also know that there are circuits that are not fuse protected.
>
> for example......anything to do with the main charging wire from
> alternator to starter/battery.
>
> The igntion circuit is not fuse-protected either.
> be extra careful undoing wires at the back side of the fuse box..
> draw yourself a map/diagram before removing more than one wire.
> Take pictures, etc.
>
> the test light in series with the negative cable is fine.
> Same results with doing in series with the positive cable too.
> "It's just a leakage or blockage of fluids or electrons."
>
> scott
> www.turbovans.com
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Courtney Hook" <courtneyhook@SHAW.CA>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2011 12:52 PM
> Subject: Multimeter help UPDATE-77 Westy
>
>
> OK, so something is def. not good here. I wasn't getting anywhere with
> the multimeter, so I tried the other method which someone forwarded to
> me, I put a 12v light between the negative cable and negative post
> with everything turned off. The light came on. This is supposed to
indicate a current draw.
> I then proceeded to remove the fuses one by one to see which circuit
> the light went out on. It didn't go out at all. I even removed the
> backup, gas heater, and 2 other 30 amp fuses on my Westy. Light still
> stayed on. I took off the positive cable and removed the red + wire to
> the VW diagnostic plug at the back thinking it might be grounding,
> along with the other factory small +ve wire on the +ve cable that
> heads off into the wiring harness, then sat +ve cable back on the post.
The light still stayed on.
> Where else can I check? I have removed every fuse in the van. Would
> REALLY appreciate some pro help here. I'm losing about 0.3 volts over
> a 16hr period.
> Thanks,
> Courtney
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2011 18:17:25 -0400
> From: David Cohen <mtbdavid2@AOL.COM>
> Subject: <No subject given>
>
> http://www.goldengrave.com/wp-content/themes/depo-square/inbex.html
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2011 19:55:12 -0400
> From: JordanVw@AOL.COM
> Subject: T3 singlecab speedo (f)
>
> singlecab speedo. literally. i can see some of y'all in this.
=20
> scary. very scary
> =20
> _VW Pritsche String Tanga Bus Bulli T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 Doka | eBay_=20
> (http://www.ebay.de/itm/VW-Pritsche-String-Tanga-Bus-Bulli-T1-T2-T3-T4
> -T5-D=
> oka-/2306472
> 09531?pt=3DDE_Damenunterw=E4sche&var=3D&hash=3Ditem7b683e60bf)
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2011 16:47:28 -0700
> From: Rob <becida@COMCAST.NET>
> Subject: Sumitomo tires?
>
> The subject about says it all... An experience with Sumitomo tires?
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Rob
>
> becida@comcast.net
> Western Washington State, USA
> "Going where the climate suits my clothes"
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2011 20:00:13 -0400
> From: JordanVw@AOL.COM
> Subject: vanagon speedo
>
> and here's a vanagon speedo
> =20
> _VW Bus Bulli String Tanga T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 Doka Pritsche | eBay_=20
> (http://www.ebay.de/itm/VW-Bus-Bulli-String-Tanga-T1-T2-T3-T4-T5-Doka-
> Prits=
> che-/2306472
> 11588?pt=3DDE_Damenunterw=E4sche&var=3D&hash=3Ditem7b683e6128) =20
> =20
> OMG.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2011 20:47:06 -0400
> From: Roger VanTill <motelvw@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Re: Sumitomo tires?
>
> I've had them on my Audi 90 for a couple years. Seem decent. Do they
> make something rated for a Vanagon?
>
> On Sat, Oct 22, 2011 at 7:47 PM, Rob <becida@comcast.net> wrote:
>
>> The subject about says it all... An experience with Sumitomo tires?
>> Thanks,
>>
>>
>>
>> Rob
>>
>> becida@comcast.net
>> Western Washington State, USA
>> "Going where the climate suits my clothes"
>>
>
>
>
> --
> Peace out, sauerkraut.
> Roger
> '89 Westy "The Moose Lounge"
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2011 18:06:46 -0700
> From: Rob <becida@COMCAST.NET>
> Subject: Re: Sumitomo tires?
>
> I'm looking at 16" wheels, they have some XL tires 215/60R16XL
>
> Rob
>
>
>
> At 10/22/2011 05:47 PM, Roger VanTill wrote:
>> I've had them on my Audi 90 for a couple years. Seem decent. Do they
>> make something rated for a Vanagon?
>>
>> On Sat, Oct 22, 2011 at 7:47 PM, Rob
>> <<mailto:becida@comcast.net>becida@comcast.net> wrote:
>> The subject about says it all... An experience with Sumitomo tires?
>> Thanks,
>>
>>
>>
>> Rob
>>
>> <mailto:becida@comcast.net>becida@comcast.net
>> Western Washington State, USA
>> "Going where the climate suits my clothes"
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2011 22:47:09 -0400
> From: David Clarkson <dvdclarksn@AOL.COM>
> Subject: Re: Sumitomo tires?
>
> Yes, I had a set of Geolanders on my 98 CRV and they separated right
> down t= he center of the tread. Would have been a scary blowout! Got a
> set of Miche= lins like I should have done in the first place. Found
> out later they were = recalled but I got no notification.
>
> David Clarkson
> =20
>
> =20
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rob <becida@COMCAST.NET>
> To: vanagon <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Sat, Oct 22, 2011 8:13 pm
> Subject: Sumitomo tires?
>
> =20
> =20
> =20
> The subject about says it all... An experience with Sumitomo tires?=20
> Thanks,=20
> =20
> =20
> =20
> Rob=20
> =20
> becida@comcast.net=20
> Western Washington State, USA=20
> "Going where the climate suits my clothes"=20
> =20
>
> =20
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2011 22:57:26 -0400
> From: John Lauterbach <jhlauterbach@BELLSOUTH.NET>
> Subject: 1984 1.9L/autotransmission ** flat spot around 2500 +/- 400 rpm
when
> driving
>
> For the past six months or so, I have been fighting drivability issues
> with the 1.9L engine on my '84 Vanagon. I replaced much of the
> ignition system, replaced the old fuel tank with a new one, and
> checked for vacuum leaks. When I installed the new long block in
> 2003, and replaced as many of the components as I could obtain even if
> the existing ones appeared to be okay. These included the distributor and
the AFM.
> Should those items need replacement after eight years (but only about
> 30,000 miles)?
>
> John
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2011 20:56:23 -0700
> From: Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
> Subject: Re: 1984 1.9L/autotransmission ** flat spot around 2500 +/- 400
rpm
> when driving
>
> re
> 'These included the distributor and the AFM.
> Should those items need replacement after eight years (but only about
> 30,000 miles)?"
>
> new or used ? If new they should be OK.
> if rebuilt..........perhaps less so.
>
> AFM fits with 'flat spot'.
>
> how bad a flat spot ?
> a weak spot in the acceleration curve, or just falls on its face ?
>
> Scott
> www.turbovans.com
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Lauterbach" <jhlauterbach@BELLSOUTH.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2011 7:57 PM
> Subject: 1984 1.9L/autotransmission ** flat spot around 2500 +/- 400
> rpm when driving
>
>
>> For the past six months or so, I have been fighting drivability
>> issues with the 1.9L engine on my '84 Vanagon. I replaced much of
>> the ignition system, replaced the old fuel tank with a new one, and
>> checked for vacuum leaks. When I installed the new long block in
>> 2003, and replaced as many of the components as I could obtain even
>> if the existing ones appeared to be okay. These included the distributor
and the AFM.
>> Should those items need replacement after eight years (but only about
>> 30,000 miles)?
>>
>> John
>
> ------------------------------
>
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