After a hit and run, our 1995 EVC went to the body shop (again).? As part of the?
repair, the driver's mirror had to be replaced.? This was done, but now _both_?
side mirrors move out, but will not electrically move in towards the van body.??
This sounds like some sort of impedance matching, relay, or similar issue.? Is?
there a simple solution?? Anyone seen this issue?? Are we doomed?? Stay?
tuned ...
Thanks for reading down to here.
Adios,
Chris
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Good day all,
I¡¯m dealing with a no start on my 2001 Eurovan GLS W/116k miles. I don¡¯t drive it much and it sits in the garage and am original owner. ?A few years ago I did the starter , a few years before that an ignition switch and brake switch.?
Last year?I had a rare intermittent start issue where I would get dash lights but no crank. Let it sit 10 min, then it would start. A week ago I took it out for its first ride in 6 months to Target¡15 min drive¡came out, no crank. Waited¡prayed¡and it started. Drove home back in the garage. Turned off¡tried¡no start. (I leave it on a battery tender when not used).?
A couple of days later I walked past and thought to try again ¡it started. Then everyday since nothing.?
Today! ¡after reading issues of other members I fiddled with the connector and got the starter to engage (ignition on) and it started! Turned it off and now no crank. By accident¡using a screw driver to reach the metal connector to ¡°clean it¡± ¡I apparently jumped the starter and it spun. (Yay!). Turned ignition on and did it again¡on purpose !!¡and it started. Turned it off and nothing again. Oddly the reverse lights were on when it was running (albeit a bit rough).?
So here I am wondering ¡what could it be. Neutral safety switch ? Reverse lights an indicator?? Clean some connection somewhere ??
Sorry for the long story but thought the details as I know them might help.?
Insight appreciated !
Brgds, Mark.?
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Re: Wheels for 2002 camper
Hi Sam, I have some 16¡± eurovan steelies with hub caps. I currently have snow tires on them. Where are you located? I¡¯m in portland, or
? - Michael?
On Thu, Jul 29, 2021 at 12:18 PM Alex L < amlevy@...> wrote: Hi Sam, Do you have specs on the wheel you¡¯re looking for? I see that many EVC owners have upgraded to Audi or Mercedes wheels which should be plenty strong.? Alex On Jul 28, 2021, at 3:26 PM, sam letzring < sletz@...> wrote:
NOel Thanks Tried every shop I could think of and find on the Interenet. Lots
of wheels on Ebay for early EV's but not later ones- problem is
that the later EVC's require a very heavy duty wheel- which are
unobtanium in the US, Canada and Europe! Haven't tried Russia
yet!. I'm now trying to find someone to straighten my 2 bent ones.
Thanks for the reply
sam
On 7/28/2021 6:17 PM, Noel wrote:
My 95 came without a spare tire or wheel. I asked my local tire
shop and they referred me to a shop specializing in wheels. The
wheel shop checked the correct match, ordered it for me and I
had about 5 days later. I think it was $65 Canadian.? Check in your area for a similar shop to get a wheel.?
Noel
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Re: Wheels for 2002 camper
Hi Sam, Do you have specs on the wheel you¡¯re looking for? I see that many EVC owners have upgraded to Audi or Mercedes wheels which should be plenty strong.? Alex
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On Jul 28, 2021, at 3:26 PM, sam letzring < sletz@...> wrote:
NOel Thanks Tried every shop I could think of and find on the Interenet. Lots
of wheels on Ebay for early EV's but not later ones- problem is
that the later EVC's require a very heavy duty wheel- which are
unobtanium in the US, Canada and Europe! Haven't tried Russia
yet!. I'm now trying to find someone to straighten my 2 bent ones.
Thanks for the reply
sam
On 7/28/2021 6:17 PM, Noel wrote:
My 95 came without a spare tire or wheel. I asked my local tire
shop and they referred me to a shop specializing in wheels. The
wheel shop checked the correct match, ordered it for me and I
had about 5 days later. I think it was $65 Canadian.? Check in your area for a similar shop to get a wheel.?
Noel
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Re: Wheels for 2002 camper
I don't?know if they ship, I would think that they would, but this is a Eurovan salvage yard.
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Re: Wheels for 2002 camper
NOel
Thanks
Tried every shop I could think of and find on the Interenet. Lots
of wheels on Ebay for early EV's but not later ones- problem is
that the later EVC's require a very heavy duty wheel- which are
unobtanium in the US, Canada and Europe! Haven't tried Russia
yet!. I'm now trying to find someone to straighten my 2 bent ones.
Thanks for the reply
sam
On 7/28/2021 6:17 PM, Noel wrote:
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My 95 came without a spare tire or wheel. I asked my local tire
shop and they referred me to a shop specializing in wheels. The
wheel shop checked the correct match, ordered it for me and I
had about 5 days later. I think it was $65 Canadian.?
Check in your area for a similar shop to get a wheel.?
Noel
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Re: Wheels for 2002 camper
My 95 came without a spare tire or wheel. I asked my local tire shop and they referred me to a shop specializing in wheels. The wheel shop checked the correct match, ordered it for me and I had about 5 days later. I think it was $65 Canadian.?
Check in your area for a similar shop to get a wheel.?
Noel
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Re: Wheels for 2002 camper
Sam,
You might try Go Westy.? When I bought my 2002 EVC from them it came with upgraded aluminum wheels so they might have some stock ones laying around.
Jim Loomis
2002 EVC
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From: sam letzring <sletz@...>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Wed, Jul 28, 2021 2:23 pm
Subject: [eurovanupdate] Wheels for 2002 camper
Does anyone have a clue on where to get new or good used or refurbished
steel wheels for a 2002 Camper?? I have exhausted all the sourcves I
know of ( or can find on the internet). I have a bent front wheel and I
am having a hard time finding anyone who can straighten them and repaint
them.
Any help appreciated.
Sam
02 EVC
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Re: Wheels for 2002 camper
Don't know where you are located but see if these guys can help
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On Wednesday, July 28, 2021, 2:23:10 PM PDT, sam letzring <sletz@...> wrote:
Does anyone have a clue on where to get new or good used or refurbished
steel wheels for a 2002 Camper?? I have exhausted all the sourcves I
know of ( or can find on the internet). I have a bent front wheel and I
am having a hard time finding anyone who can straighten them and repaint
them.
Any help appreciated.
Sam
02 EVC
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Does anyone have a clue on where to get new or good used or refurbished steel wheels for a 2002 Camper?? I have exhausted all the sourcves I know of ( or can find on the internet). I have a bent front wheel and I am having a hard time finding anyone who can straighten them and repaint them.
Any help appreciated.
Sam
02 EVC
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Re: Steering Lock / Ignition Switch Housing Part # 701905851
Is this what you are looking for??
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David
1705.net
95 EVG(lamper)
Seattle, WA
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Re: Steering Lock / Ignition Switch Housing Part # 701905851
Also try Jim Ellis VW in Atlanta, GA
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thanks for all the reply's. ?here in Boise it has been 90+ degrees every day, 16 days of 100+ so far this summer. ?when i lock doors with key there is a defenate click, so i will check the alignment first. ?thanks again
On Saturday, July 24, 2021, 08:49:03 PM MDT, Garry Penner via groups.io <garrypenner@...> wrote:
Another common issue that I have heard about in the wiring harness between the van body and the driver¡¯s door. Over time wires in that harness can get brittle and break. Garry 1995, 5spd, 179,000kms.
A common issue is that the interior door panel is misaligned and binds the lock button. ?The symptom typically looks like the door tries to lock, but bounces back to unlocked. ?
However, if there's no movement at all then the lock mechanism itself may be failing or there's an electrical connection issue.
FYI there's no "vacuum" assist that I can see - it's just motors and gears.
Here's a picture of the interior of the slider locking mechanism, showing the motor and gears
So late last year the vacuum assisted door locks stopped working on the slider door behind the passenger seat. ?I cannot get it to lock manually either. ?Any ideas on where to start? ?Thanks
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Re: Steering Lock / Ignition Switch Housing Part # 701905851
?Have you tried Europarts of San Diego.?
On Saturday, July 24, 2021, 01:57:56 PM EDT, Jonathan Mackenzie via groups.io <jonathanmackenzie@...> wrote:
There is one on EB? <> On Saturday, July 24, 2021, 10:41:39 AM PDT, semple_farm via groups.io <cwynder= [email protected]> wrote: Can anyone tell me where I might find a new or used Steering Lock / Ignition Switch for a 1999 Eurovan. The part is no longer available through VW or other sources. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Charles
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Another common issue that I have heard about in the wiring harness between the van body and the driver¡¯s door. Over time wires in that harness can get brittle and break. Garry 1995, 5spd, 179,000kms.
A common issue is that the interior door panel is misaligned and binds the lock button. ?The symptom typically looks like the door tries to lock, but bounces back to unlocked. ?
However, if there's no movement at all then the lock mechanism itself may be failing or there's an electrical connection issue.
FYI there's no "vacuum" assist that I can see - it's just motors and gears.
Here's a picture of the interior of the slider locking mechanism, showing the motor and gears
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So late last year the vacuum assisted door locks stopped working on the slider door behind the passenger seat. ?I cannot get it to lock manually either. ?Any ideas on where to start? ?Thanks
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Re: Noise from roof luggage rack
Very good suggestion. Thank you Kent.?
On 07/24/2021 11:47 AM Kent Kirkley via groups.io <kgkirkley@...> wrote:
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Paula
Yes, the luggage carrier acts to streamline the airflow over the top of the pop top.
Traveling at highway speeds with it off will force air against and possibly under the flat
front of the pop top. This could (probably will) lift the pop top up secured only by the strap.
If the strap isn't in place, the pop top will fly up, probably ruining the canvas.
?
In the meantime, run some duct tape along the front and side edges of the luggage carrier.
It won't be pretty but will keep air from getting under it.
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Kent Kirkley
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-----Original Message-----
From: Paula Hyman <paula.hyman@...>
To: [email protected]; jeloomispe via groups.io <jeloomispe@...>
Sent: Sat, Jul 24, 2021 1:35 pm
Subject: Re: [eurovanupdate] Noise from roof luggage rack
Thanks so much Jim, Kent and Darin for their advice. I will definitely follow through and repair the luggage carrier. Right now I¡¯m preparing for a short camping trip leaving on Monday. I am considering removing the carrier entirely until I have time to do the work. Do you foresee any problem removing it for a short time??
On 07/23/2021 7:22 PM jeloomispe via groups.io <jeloomispe@...> wrote:
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?
I had a similar problem and noticed some cracks appearing near the hold down? area.? That was several years ago and I solved it by drilling small holes at the end of the cracks to keep them from advancing and reinforcing the area under the hold downs with a rigid plastic type material (I used pieces of the old camper top, which I had replaced)? glued down with a Loctite product that I got by contacting Loctite.? It was a slow setting super glue material.? I have had no problems since and there is no continued cracking.
?
Jim Loomis
2002 EVC
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Re: Noise from roof luggage rack
Paula
Yes, the luggage carrier acts to streamline the airflow over the top of the pop top.
Traveling at highway speeds with it off will force air against and possibly under the flat
front of the pop top. This could (probably will) lift the pop top up secured only by the strap.
If the strap isn't in place, the pop top will fly up, probably ruining the canvas.
In the meantime, run some duct tape along the front and side edges of the luggage carrier.
It won't be pretty but will keep air from getting under it.
Kent Kirkley
-----Original Message-----
From: Paula Hyman <paula.hyman@...>
To: [email protected]; jeloomispe via groups.io <jeloomispe@...>
Sent: Sat, Jul 24, 2021 1:35 pm
Subject: Re: [eurovanupdate] Noise from roof luggage rack
Thanks so much Jim, Kent and Darin for their advice. I will definitely follow through and repair the luggage carrier. Right now I¡¯m preparing for a short camping trip leaving on Monday. I am considering removing the carrier entirely until I have time to do the work. Do you foresee any problem removing it for a short time??
On 07/23/2021 7:22 PM jeloomispe via groups.io <jeloomispe@...> wrote:
?
?
I had a similar problem and noticed some cracks appearing near the hold down? area.? That was several years ago and I solved it by drilling small holes at the end of the cracks to keep them from advancing and reinforcing the area under the hold downs with a rigid plastic type material (I used pieces of the old camper top, which I had replaced)? glued down with a Loctite product that I got by contacting Loctite.? It was a slow setting super glue material.? I have had no problems since and there is no continued cracking.
?
Jim Loomis
2002 EVC
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Re: Noise from roof luggage rack
Thanks so much Jim, Kent and Darin for their advice. I will definitely follow through and repair the luggage carrier. Right now I¡¯m preparing for a short camping trip leaving on Monday. I am considering removing the carrier entirely until I have time to do the work. Do you foresee any problem removing it for a short time??
On 07/23/2021 7:22 PM jeloomispe via groups.io <jeloomispe@...> wrote:
?
?
I had a similar problem and noticed some cracks appearing near the hold down? area.? That was several years ago and I solved it by drilling small holes at the end of the cracks to keep them from advancing and reinforcing the area under the hold downs with a rigid plastic type material (I used pieces of the old camper top, which I had replaced)? glued down with a Loctite product that I got by contacting Loctite.? It was a slow setting super glue material.? I have had no problems since and there is no continued cracking.
?
Jim Loomis
2002 EVC
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Re: Steering Lock / Ignition Switch Housing Part # 701905851
There is one on EB? <>
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On Saturday, July 24, 2021, 10:41:39 AM PDT, semple_farm via groups.io <cwynder@...> wrote:
Can anyone tell me where I might find a new or used Steering Lock / Ignition Switch for a 1999 Eurovan. The part is no longer available through VW or other sources. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Charles
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Steering Lock / Ignition Switch Housing Part # 701905851
Can anyone tell me where I might find a new or used Steering Lock / Ignition Switch for a 1999 Eurovan. The part is no longer available through VW or other sources. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Charles
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Noel
David