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Re: 1999 EVC Transmission Leak
Douglas Peterson
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On Jul 7, 2015, at 8:39 AM, "Patrick Doody patrick.doody@... [ev_update]" <ev_update@...> wrote:
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1999 EVC Transmission Leak
Patrick Doody
Hey everybody, here’s the short and long of my problem.
the short: transmission is leaking from around the pan gasket. the long: The issue started last year on a 2 week trip from MN out throught the black hills, through yellowstone, the tetons(broke down), glacier and back. We went over many mountain passes, I watched the scan gauge and when the temp got over 230 i pulled over and gave the van a rest and let things cool down. in the middle of the tetons we discovered that there was no oil in the van. we were able to get enough oil to limp back to jackson where we found a very helpful mechanic. he was able to fix the oil leak and noticed that we were also leaking transmission fluid. he was able to make our old gasket work and topped off the fluids, but told me when we get it back i should get it in for a transmission service and replace the gasket with a new one. When we returned from our trip we had the van in to my mechanic to fix it properly, it was still leaking and making a mess all over. we brought it in, they "fixed it", I also had them install a transmission cooler (i believe the go westy one) then we found it leaking transmission fluid again from the pan gasket. brought it back, they fixed it again. then we put it in storage for the winter, when we picked it up from storage there was a puddle of transmission fluid under the van. starting to get irritated here... We then decided to bring it to a different mechanic. the first one had ticked me off on a few other things, I saw another EVC at another mechanic so i decided to give them a try. They said that the leak was coming from the pan gasket, so time to replace it. another $320 for a gasket and fluid change. we let it sit in our garage for a few weeks and no leaks! we decided to take it on a longer drive as a "shakedown cruise" for an upcoming camping trip that we have planned, drove it for a few hours, temps never got higher than 170 which was still higher than i expected with our cooler in place. anyways parked it in the garage when we were done and let it sit for a week, last night we pulled it out of the garage and there is a puddle under the van, trans fluid. what could the issue be? i'm sick of dealing with this thing, just want it fixed, it's starting to affect my enjoyment of the vehicle. is there any way the pan or transmission could have warped to make the seal not work properly? Thanks in advance! -Patrick |
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EPC Light ON in 02 EVC
EPC indicator on dash lit up 5 miles from home after driving 500 hot miles from Montana. I drove it for short trips around town the next day. EPC still on. Started to take it to a shop today… 10 miles into drive light goes out. Engine performance wise…all seems fine. ?I have a scangauge II and no codes were thrown. Only recent work done it it: changed oil and filter, installed tranny cooler, replaced engine radiator fans. Thoughts, ideas? ?Maf, other? ?Is this heat playing games with sensors? Thanks! -tob 02 EVC 80k OO |
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Re: Key inoperable
开云体育IT WORKED! I followed the instructions in the manual and it worked. What a concept! ?Thanks once again Sam. So helpful and generous with your knowledge.? Paula 2001 EVC Oakland, CA On Jul 6, 2015, at 10:23 AM, sam letzring sletz@... [ev_update] <ev_update@...> wrote:
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Re: Power Windows stuck down - any way to raise them?
There could be a broken wire in the wiring harness in the door jam.? It may not work but hold the button in the up position and open the door slowly, you "may" find a spot where the wires connect temporally and get the window up.
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You need to address the broken wires when you get home.
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Bryan
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Re: Power Windows stuck down - any way to raise them?
TYA2
Dear Frying in your Van
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The best solution is to remove the small rubber boot connecting the driver's door to the frame enough so you can see where the wires in the driver'sdoor harness are broken, jumper broken wires of the same color together and apply power and the windows will go up, This is to assume you have correctly described the problem and both windows are unserviceable. The reason we assume it is the break in the driver's door harness because it is the most opened door and therefore fatigue breaks in wiring harness occur there first. There is probably only one broken wire, or at most two. Reg At 01:44 PM 2015-07-06 -0700, you wrote:
My 2000 EVC had the power windows go out and are stuck about 6 inches ------------------------------------ |
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Power Windows stuck down - any way to raise them?
My 2000 EVC had the power windows go out and are stuck about 6 inches
down, and naturally it's 100F weather. My current goal is just to make it home, at which point I'll debug the electrical issues. Is there any way to manually raise the windows by removing the door panels? thanks! |
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Re: Load Reduction Relay - More Problems
开云体育On my 02 EVC- the relay is on the firewall next to the coach battery transfer switch. They have been known to go bad.Sam 02 EVC On 7/6/2015 2:00 PM, md03@...
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Re: Load Reduction Relay - More Problems
Well, seems I spoke too soon. Gremlins are back. The van drove and ran
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fine for about an hour, then we stopped. Upon restarting it, we now have the following symptoms: 1. Power windows and mirrors no longer work. (Power door locks are fine) 2. The yellow wire that goes to the House Battery Relay is now reading zero volts, even when the engine is running. Any ideas? the user manual says there is no fuse for the power windows but that it has a circuit breaker which will automatically reset. Where is this located? After a number of false starts, I figured out that the problem is.... the |
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Re: Key inoperable
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On Jul 6, 2015, at 10:23 AM, sam letzring sletz@... [ev_update] <ev_update@...> wrote:
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Re: Key inoperable
开云体育PaulaI THINK there is a re-synchronization procedure- yes there is- its on page 31 of manual 3.1.1. If you don't have your manual I can scan it page for you. Sam 02 EVC On 7/6/2015 12:37 PM,
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Key inoperable
One of the 2 remotes which lock and unlock the doors to my 2001 EVC has stopped working. I changed the battery but it remains inoperable. Is there some repair available? Do I have to buy a new key. Must I get a key from a VW dealer?l Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.? Paula 2001 EVC Oakland, CA |
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Trying to fix blower
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I have the air bag out and I had purchased a new blower but I think there is a different issue.? I tested the fan in the dash by applying 12v and it turns fine.? I then took the leads from the dash fan and applied them to the new fan and it does not turn.? I did check the voltage at the fan leads and it was 11v on fan high and the voltage decreased as I turned in down in the climatronic.
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Suggestions from here?? It's an '03 EV MV with Climatronic.
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Bryan
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Re: Gas Tank is releasing dangerous fumes
Rusty
开云体育Interesting that you should post. I just got back from a little road trip climbing over a mountain pass of ~8000' in high 80 degree temps. Thought I smelled gas while on a stop before the pass but didn't make much of it. Once on the other side, we stopped and I smelled it again. Then, my wife heard a gurgling noise from under the drivers seat area. So, I stuck the key in the gas cap and slowly loosened it. Couldn't believe how much pressure had built up! ? Never noticed this before...after climbing over this and other passes a multitude of times since 97 (my van is a 95 EVC, 5 spd) and didn't have an issue coming home on the same route today....though it was at least 10 degrees cooler. At any rate, thanks for posting! Question though: Has this been a common issue with these vans? rusty To: ev_update@... From: ev_update@... Date: Sun, 5 Jul 2015 17:03:26 -0600 Subject: [ev_update] Gas Tank is releasing dangerous fumes ?
After convincing myself that my evap system charcoal canister was the
reason my gas tank was building up substantial pressure, releasing fumes and causing gurgling noises coming from the tank, I tried one last thing. I replaced the evap purge regulator, a 15 minute job with no tools required! After changing the EVAP purge regulator in Santa Fe, everything functioned perfectly with no pressure build up all the way to Denver and beyond  I've attached a photo of the location behind the antifreeze reservoir. And here is the link to the $40.00 part for my 97 EVC http://autoplicity.com/3307277-bosch-0280142308?utm_source=GoogleShopping&utm_medium=CSE&utm_content=3307277NOFITMENT&utm_campaign=GSNOFITMENT&gclid=CO2ZsuDcwsYCFc5lfgodbNgCcQ Seems like this is a good place to start for anyone with this problem as it is quick and cheap. Clearly, altitude and temperature are factors as others have pointed out on the EVC website. We will continue on our trip while monitoring the situation. I've had some anxious days over this. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that my problem has been solved once and for all.... -- *Dan Phalen* [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |