Date:         Sun, 26 Jun 2016 13:03:35 +0200
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Subject:      Re: vanagon Digest - 23 Jun 2016 to 24 Jun 2016 (#2016-207)
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I have a low cost backup camera installed on mine.

The screen is inside a 2nd "rear view mirror" which clips over your proper one.

A bullet camera (about 1cm diameter) is installed just above where the
number plate can fold down for access to the engine. A nice discreet
hiding place.

It is probably one of these:
https://www.soundmatch.co.za/categories/shop/854/universal-reverse-cameras?category=854

What I really want is to build a blindspot camera as mine is a panel
van. The screen I have can take two inputs.
Has anyone achieved this? Infrared LEDs are needed so the challenge is
finding a small enough camera.

I've seen sensor-based after market systems too, but I'm not wanting
to spend > $100



.A






On Sat, Jun 25, 2016 at 6:00 AM, Automatic digest processor
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> There are 12 messages totalling 434 lines in this issue.
>
> Topics of the day:
>
>   1. Anyone installed a backup camera? (5)
>   2. GOWESTY AFM no start problem
>   3. Westy camping in Spain, etc (4)
>   4. NVC: do you have $160.00 to spend? (2)
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Date:    Fri, 24 Jun 2016 09:13:09 -0700
> From:    Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Anyone installed a backup camera?
>
> Seems like the Vanagon could use one. Wireless units are one option, anyone
> installed one of any type?
>
>
>
> Stuart
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Fri, 24 Jun 2016 09:30:33 -0700
> From:    Dan Lamb <vanagongramps@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Re: Anyone installed a backup camera?
>
> After looking at cheap cams with poor ratings and expensive Rv types, l put a=
>  fresnel lens on the back window. Helps some. I cut it down so it's only 5" t=
> all and doesn't interfere with distant view out back.=20
>
> Dan Lamb
> Project lblw: light weight, low bucks:)
>> On Jun 24, 2016, at 9:13 AM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote=
> :
>>=20
>> Seems like the Vanagon could use one. Wireless units are one option, anyon=
> e
>> installed one of any type?
>>=20
>>=20
>>=20
>> Stuart
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Fri, 24 Jun 2016 09:57:40 -0700
> From:    Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Re: Anyone installed a backup camera?
>
> A fellow at a recent VW bus meet up showed what he installed.
> I *think* it was wireless but the display was built into a head unit like this:
>
> http://www.sonicelectronix.com/pictures_new.php?id=22737&picture_id=384839
>
> He's quite happy with the upgrade.
>
> On 6/24/16, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Seems like the Vanagon could use one. Wireless units are one option, anyone
>> installed one of any type?
>>
>>
>>
>> Stuart
>>
>
>
> --
> Neil n
>
> Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca>
>
> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy>
>
> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/>
>
> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Fri, 24 Jun 2016 13:26:42 -0400
> From:    fonman4277 <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET>
> Subject: Re: Anyone installed a backup camera?
>
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>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Fri, 24 Jun 2016 13:38:19 -0400
> From:    Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
>
> O2 Green wire to braided wire with ignition on is .44 VDC is this correct ? H=
> ope fully I understood your suggestion. This is using my craftsman digital m=
> ultimeter.
>
>  Dennis J=20
>
>
>
>
> Dennis Jowell
> Scotch Hollow Farm
> Newbury, Vermont=20
>
>
>> On Jun 23, 2016, at 7:18 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote=
> :
>>=20
>> As a 2 check for the O2 sensor signal wire, with the ignition on you shoul=
> d
>> measure ~.5-/6 volt between that wire and chassis ground with the sensor
>> disconnected.=20
>>=20
>> Dennis
>>=20
>>=20
>>=20
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Dennis Jowell [mailto:dennisjowell@gmail.com]=20
>> Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2016 1:22 PM
>> To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
>> Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
>>=20
>> Dennis
>> I checked the plugs they are running on the lean side (whitish electrodes )=
>
>> but no fouling there. The AFM is brand new from GOWESTY I just got it in m=
> y
>> mail and I never used it until yesterday.
>> Checked the O2 sensor connections. Green wire- the braided copper is
>> continuous to body ground, solid center wire to ground is around 200 ohms t=
> o
>> ground. I cannot find info on the required ohms for the center solid wire i=
> n
>> my Bently I originally thought that the solid center wire should not have
>> any ohms to ground on it. This must mean that the interior wire is making
>> contact with the braided wire.  Would this be true ?
>>=20
>> Dennis Jowell
>> Scotch Hollow Farm
>> Newbury, Vermont=20
>>=20
>>=20
>>>> On Jun 22, 2016, at 8:37 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
>>> wrote:
>>>=20
>>> In your messing around you may have gotten it so rich you fouled the=20
>>> spark plugs. Check them first. If so the O2 sensor is most likely also=20=
>
>>> fouled and if lucky the time period was short enough that you didn't=20
>>> destroy the catalytic converter. Now as to what could have happened.=20
>>> You could have something as little as a poor connection at either the AFM=
>
>> or the O2 sensor.
>>> Those sliding contacts on the airflow meter can be very troublesome.=20
>>> They don't have that much "wipe" pressure and just a little corrosion=20
>>> makes them intermittent. Also, the wires break inside the insulation=20
>>> or fail at the crimp. Most true AFM issues are in fact contact issues.=20=
>
>>> When lucky changing the part takes care of the contact problem and you
>> think you did good.
>>>=20
>>> Changing parts like this you need to learn how to test for proper=20
>>> operation including O2 sensor voltages both disconnected (open loop)=20
>>> and connected, (closed loop, in control).
>>>=20
>>> Dennis
>>>=20
>>>=20
>>>=20
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On=20
>>> Behalf Of Dennis Jowell
>>> Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2016 12:38 PM
>>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>>> Subject: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
>>>=20
>>> Here we go,
>>> My Westy 2.2 WBX was running almost great after traveling 2500 miles=20
>>> to Ontario and back to Vermont. Decided to install the new=20
>>> reconditioned GOWESTY AFM today.
>>> I disconnected the O2 sensor then installed the AFM started the engine=20=
>
>>> with the O2 still disconnected idled great. Shut everything down
>> reconnected O2.
>>> With engine warn went for a short trip on our dirt road accelerated=20
>>> engine it started to miss fire then died! Got it started at idle then=20
>>> accelerated and it died again. Got it going again, limped back to the far=
> m
>> at idle only.
>>> Now it won't start at all! I reinstalled the old AFM and it made no=20
>>> difference. Still no start. Engine turns over, disconnected the return=20=
>
>>> to fuel tank line fuel comes out ok. I can hear the fuel pump running.=20=
>
>>> I think the filter and pump are working., 2 days ago I changed the=20
>>> hall sensor wring with a new connector from GOWESTY, cleaned the hall=20
>>> sensor ground lead. It ran great after that installation.
>>> I'm about to try the"No Start tool"  wiring kit that was suggested to=20
>>> use on the site. But before i did this I thought I would ask for ideas.
>>>=20
>>> Dennis Jowell
>>> Scotch Hollow Farm
>>> Newbury, Vermont
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Fri, 24 Jun 2016 11:15:00 -0700
> From:    Jeff Schwaia <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Re: Anyone installed a backup camera?
>
> I installed this one over a year ago.  Works great.
>
> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0092YMZJY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie
> =UTF8&psc=1
>
> Looks like Amazon doesn't carry it anymore, but at least it's a reference...
>
> Cheers,
>
> Jeff
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Stuart MacMillan
> Sent: Friday, June 24, 2016 9:13 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Anyone installed a backup camera?
>
> Seems like the Vanagon could use one. Wireless units are one option, anyone
> installed one of any type?
>
>
>
> Stuart
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Fri, 24 Jun 2016 13:42:07 -0700
> From:    Mark Drillock <modrillock@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Westy camping in Spain, etc
>
> Since the repairs in Amsterdam things have been going well. It has been
> 3000 miles and 7 countries so far. I really liked our time in Czech and
> Prague.Next we visited Vienna and other great places in Austria. Italy was
> amazing and I will be going back to Florence again if I can. Now we are in
> Barcelona, headed south along the coast and then west to Portugal. The
> campgrounds have all been good and even though they are getting much more
> crowded they are pretty peaceful. I have picked up and dropped off various
> family members at airports along the way as they fly over in turn to travel
> with me. That has worked out nicely and made for some good memories. We see
> "Vanagons" just about every day and often there is one or more at the same
> camp such as the 3 here tonight. Far more newer VW campers of course,
> everywhere.
>
> Mark
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Fri, 24 Jun 2016 23:28:42 +0200
> From:    thewestyman <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET>
> Subject: Re: Westy camping in Spain, etc
>
> Go to Seville and find the club where the famous flamenco dancers are.
> Amaizing experience.  And the bullfighting, which is a must see as well.
> Got to be a MAN.
> Try to get the book or info from the website from Europe Through The Back
> Door to see all.
> Zoltan
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mark Drillock
> Sent: Friday, June 24, 2016 10:42 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Westy camping in Spain, etc
>
> Since the repairs in Amsterdam things have been going well. It has been
> 3000 miles and 7 countries so far. I really liked our time in Czech and
> Prague.Next we visited Vienna and other great places in Austria. Italy was
> amazing and I will be going back to Florence again if I can. Now we are in
> Barcelona, headed south along the coast and then west to Portugal. The
> campgrounds have all been good and even though they are getting much more
> crowded they are pretty peaceful. I have picked up and dropped off various
> family members at airports along the way as they fly over in turn to travel
> with me. That has worked out nicely and made for some good memories. We see
> "Vanagons" just about every day and often there is one or more at the same
> camp such as the 3 here tonight. Far more newer VW campers of course,
> everywhere.
>
> Mark
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Fri, 24 Jun 2016 23:30:59 +0200
> From:    thewestyman <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET>
> Subject: Re: Westy camping in Spain, etc
>
> Not to ever miss the best in Spain: the Savador Daly Museum in Figueras,
> near Barcelona.
> Z
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mark Drillock
> Sent: Friday, June 24, 2016 10:42 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Westy camping in Spain, etc
>
> Since the repairs in Amsterdam things have been going well. It has been
> 3000 miles and 7 countries so far. I really liked our time in Czech and
> Prague.Next we visited Vienna and other great places in Austria. Italy was
> amazing and I will be going back to Florence again if I can. Now we are in
> Barcelona, headed south along the coast and then west to Portugal. The
> campgrounds have all been good and even though they are getting much more
> crowded they are pretty peaceful. I have picked up and dropped off various
> family members at airports along the way as they fly over in turn to travel
> with me. That has worked out nicely and made for some good memories. We see
> "Vanagons" just about every day and often there is one or more at the same
> camp such as the 3 here tonight. Far more newer VW campers of course,
> everywhere.
>
> Mark
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Fri, 24 Jun 2016 16:09:26 -0700
> From:    Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Re: Westy camping in Spain, etc
>
>>. ......  Barcelona, headed south along the coast and then west to
> Portugal.
>
> This. Envy.  ;)
>
> Way to go man.
>
> Glad your wbx is working well again.
> Happy for you two!
>
> Neil.
>
>
> --
> Neil n
>
> Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca>
>
> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy>
>
> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/>
>
> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Fri, 24 Jun 2016 23:43:17 -0400
> From:    Karl Ploessl <karl.ploessl@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: NVC: do you have $160.00 to spend?
>
> another option to a Vanagon if you have the cash :-)
>
> https://www.airstream.com/touring-coaches/
>
> Karl.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Sat, 25 Jun 2016 03:56:31 +0000
> From:    Mike Miller <mwmiller6@ATT.NET>
> Subject: Re: NVC: do you have $160.00 to spend?
>
> Yes I have it to spend but I'll bet the decimal point is somewhere far, far to the right.
>
>
>
>     On Friday, June 24, 2016 8:43 PM, Karl Ploessl <karl.ploessl@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
>
>  another option to a Vanagon if you have the cash :-)
>
> https://www.airstream.com/touring-coaches/
>
> Karl.
>
> ------------------------------
>
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