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Re: Heater fan resistors
Scott Douglas
It is easy to do. First you buy two new resistors, then you remove the front
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grill and then you will see them under the left hand head light. Just remove the two screws holding the resistors heat sink and undo the two plugs and then replace the resistors and then hook them back up and screw the complete assy back in to place. It is a 15 minute job and very easy to do. Do not pay a dealer to do this for you!! -----Original Message-----
From: Leif <leif@...> To: ev_update@... <ev_update@...> Date: Friday, February 04, 2000 5:39 PM Subject: [ev_update] Re: Heater fan resistors I have this problem, how do I replace them. Is this procedure explainedwere fried. You can check them with a meter to find out for sure if they areoff. I know that there has been a lot of talk about these resistors buteverybody should check theirs, just to make sure. They are fairly cheap and easy to |
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Re: CD Changer/Rear speakers
Terry Grogan
Excuse me for not being totally up on this thread, but I recently
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replaced my stock tape/radio with an Alpine unit, and therefore had to replace the speakers with a higher wattage handling ability. I bought Polk ~4.5" speakers for front and rear. The fronts came with tweeters for the top of the dash, but the rears were full range with a built-in tweeter. After the $ warnings from Circuit City about installing speakers in a van they'd never seen or worked on I installed them myself with only the normal 'custom' modification problems. I took one door panel off, but discovered that they could be pushed through from the outside on the other door. The original tweeters were removed with a hole saw and the new ones dropped in and taped a little. The really good news was installing the cross-overs since the hints were that wiring would have to be done between the door and the dash, etc. The existing wire was used and the cross-over was just set into the rather large tweeter cavity and taped a little to prevent rattling. I was told by a couple of people, and now I believe it, that I must use the top tweeter and not get only a new combined speaker for the front doors. For a while during the installation I was just using the door speaker on one side and the sound quality was almost non-existent. So the reason I put in my $0.02s was that the front and rear speakers are not identical. I don't remember the exact price of all of the speakers ( stupid combined sale price with the CD and bad speakers, upgrades, no installation, and the rest of the date sensitive sales non-sense ) since I had to do it, so I would guess that they were about $175 total real money. terry -----Original Message-----
From: Michael G. McCarthy <mgmccarthy@...> To: ev_update@... <ev_update@...> Date: Saturday, February 05, 2000 11:36 AM Subject: [ev_update] Re: CD Changer/Rear speakers :Bruce, the front and rear speakers are the same, and I should have said the :RFP-1405D are direct replacement (not 1404). However, both are :discontinued. Fosgate sells another model that Crutchfield suggests are :direct replacement, but I wouldn't be sure unless someone measure the cage :and told me the diameter was 4 25/32", and you'd still have to trim off the :four mounting tabs. : :Mike : :---------- :>From: "Bruce Curry" <taizo@...> :>To: <ev_update@...> :>Subject: [ev_update] CD Changer/Rear speakers :>Date: Sat, Feb 5, 2000, 1:07 AM :> : :> Will these speakers replace the rear sidewall units with those funky oem :> covers in my 93 ev wk or just the front door units? :> :> bruce :> 93 wk :> :> ----- Original Message ----- :> From: Michael G. McCarthy <mgmccarthy@...> :> To: <ev_update@...> :> Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2000 9:20 AM :> Subject: [ev_update] Re: CD Changer -Reply :> :> :>> Speakers: Rockford/Fosgate RFP-1404D (and the D is for DIN, and that's :> the :>> one that snaps directly into the EV factory openings). It's got a poly :>> cone, a tweeter, and a hefty magnet. There are no clearance problems. :>> I did leave the dash tweeters alone, yes. :> :> :> :> --------------------------------------------------------------- --------- :> eGroups' Valentine's Day Gift Guide - Shop Here Now: :> :> :> eGroups.com Home: :> - Simplifying group communications :> :> : :----------------------------------------------------------------- ------- :eGroups' Valentine's Day Gift Guide - Shop Here Now: : : :-- 20 megs of disk space in your group's Document Vault :-- : : |
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Heater fan resistors
Scott Douglas
If any body has a EVC older than a couple of years they should check their
heater fan resistors. I have a 95 with 80,000 Km on it and my resistors were fried. You can check them with a meter to find out for sure if they are shot. You might notice that your fan only runs on high. I noticed that the fan was running on high when I was in city driving or just shut the van off. I know that there has been a lot of talk about these resistors but everybody should check theirs, just to make sure. They are fairly cheap and easy to replace by yourself. |
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Re: evc ATF job time
Dick and Jackie
I'd like to get a copy - put us on your list
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Dick ----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael G. McCarthy" <mgmccarthy@...> To: <ev_update@...> Sent: February 4, 2000 6:28 PM Subject: [ev_update] Re: evc ATF job time doctrine"? :)Count me in too, we all will promise not to say a word... :)Sounds like a plan to me (has anyone ever heard of "fair use idea of how many people want one. Then I'll go to Staples and have themknock them all out at once, collated and bound, and then I can box andship them in a batch too. That will be easier, and cheaper. I don't know ifI'll get 100 requests, or 10, but I figure I'll have a ballpark idea in a fewdays. article: (theThanks for the warning. The doc I have is part of a 3-doc set 1993othertwo docs I don't have and I believe cover other models in the copyright.line).The doc I have doesn't have any language warning about a warningIfthere is any copyright warning one guess could be that such a wouldmightrefer to the 3-doc set as a whole. couldnot be inManuel to thoseviolation of copywrite laws were you to provide copies of therequesting it from you. If the Manuel has a copywrite you ----find--------------------------------------------------------------------intentions.yourself in a difficult and costly situation, despite your best ----eGroups' Valentine's Day Gift Guide - Shop Here Now:-------------------------------------------------------------------- Finding a sweetheart is hard work. Shopping for one shouldn't be. |
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CD Changer/Rear speakers
Bruce Curry
Will these speakers replace the rear sidewall units with those funky oem
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covers in my 93 ev wk or just the front door units? bruce 93 wk ----- Original Message -----
From: Michael G. McCarthy <mgmccarthy@...> To: <ev_update@...> Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2000 9:20 AM Subject: [ev_update] Re: CD Changer -Reply Speakers: Rockford/Fosgate RFP-1404D (and the D is for DIN, and that'sthe one that snaps directly into the EV factory openings). It's got a poly |
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Copyright
Free legal advice: distributing 10 to 100 copies of a 100 page excerpt
is probably not within the scope of the fair use doctrine. I'd be surprised if the manual is not copyrighted, and the fact that only part of it is being copied is not a sufficient defense. Proceed at your own risk -- distributor and recipients. "michael g. mccarthy" <mgmccarth-@...> wrote: doctrine"? :)Count me in too, we all will promise not to say a word... :)Sounds like a plan to me (has anyone ever heard of "fair use days. |
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Edward Bevan
Dear Eurofriends:
I'm new to the whole eurovan camper thing. I got interested after seeing one on the road while I was vacationing with my family. A few months later I decided to start some research on it and wound up getting really sold on the EVC. Although I'll admit honestly that some postings on lists like this nearly scared me off. Anyway, after about a month of trying to locate a new one at a discounted price or find a reasonably priced used one, I gave the project up. I didn't think I'd ever get a new one. I told myself that I'd start looking again in the spring and maybe even go to Canada to get one ( a considerable drive for me, from NE Pa.) Then one day very late in Jan 99 I decided to give it a shot and luckily found a dealer who had gotten stuck with one coming in right at the year end. A 99EVC. VW discounted the van because they wanted it off the lot and I got it at dealer cost. as I was driving off the lot I couldn't believe how cool this thing was and that I had really gotten it. Anyway now that you're all bored to death. The content. I've learned much from postings on this list but after one month of driving, about a thousand mile is all ( It's a third vehicle in a two driver home ) and only one camping trip I have a few questions. 1) My CD player ( in dash Panasonic DP22 ) sounds good, but when I take out the CD, I notice that it's extremely hot. Almost too hot to hold in my hand. Anybody have this problem?. I suppose that as long as the CD itself doesn't melt and nothing else fails, this is OK but it seems like a poor design. To have that much heat around the electronics in the dash can't be a good thing and this is all in the dead of winter. 2) My propane tank doesn't seem to take a full charge, I've had it filled twice now and it only takes about 2 1/2 gallons ( I'm told a 22lb tank should take almost 5 gallons ). When I check the tank level it doesn't read full, the full light flickers but doesn't stay on solid green. Anybody? 3) I'm thinking about getting the awning plus the screen house " add a room " installed, any thoughts on this, is it worth the hefty price tag? 4) After taking a trip to lake Placid NY I found that the EVC is pretty good in snow. The Agilis tires are a super all season tire know doubt, but does anyone know of a good snow tire for EVC? 5) Any one know of a way to carry a canoe with a EVC. How about just putting it on the roof with foam blocks protecting the pop-up and rope holding it down? Any one carry a canoe this way? Additional notes: My big lower cabinet door screws pulled out under very moderate pressure, the door seemed to be filled with dried up old paper. My oxygen sensor went bad at 200 miles, of course my check engine light has been on ever since. It made me feel like a real hard-core EVC owner. One of my seat belts is defective, a two point on the center seat. After 3 nights of 10 to 15 below zero weather in Lake Placid, I can honestly say that my furnace works, It was very comfortable Yes my van leans to the drivers side too, it's heavier on that side ( isn't this obvious? ) and I can feel it in the handling. All things considered I do love my EVC, but then again, we haven't know each other for very long. Your sincere response is greatly anticipated, E.A.B . |
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Re: Eurovan safety
1McCulloch
I paid only 1k more for a new one with 200 miles. If you find one in the
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Cleveland, OH area - They'll almost pay you to take it off their lot! Once the dealer knocked 7k off of the two he had, he sold one to me and then the other 5 minutes later to another man (really, I watched him buy it!). They claimed the day was an EV sales record for the state of Ohio. :) I'm just happy to get the deal. ----- Original Message -----
From: "Marlis Krieger" <marlisk@...> To: <ev_update@...> Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2000 3:46 AM Subject: [ev_update] Re: Eurovan safety Dear Mr. Doenges, |
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VW manual
Eckhard Rolz
I am also interested, (depending on price).
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Eckhard Well, looks like it's 100 pages, not 80: |
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Heater fan or Cooling Fan Resistors
Eckhard Rolz
Sukitoby@... wrote:
there seems to be some confusion hereThe cooling fan resistors are behind the headlight. They control the fan in the engine compartment. It comes on when the engine runs too hot or when the AC is on. The interior fan for the heater, cold air, or AC inside the vehicle (ventilation) is behind the glove box. I hope that clears up any confusions. Eckhard |
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Re: evc ATF job time
Michael G. McCarthy
Count me in too, we all will promise not to say a word... :)Sounds like a plan to me (has anyone ever heard of "fair use doctrine"? :) Jerry, let's give it a week, or at least a few days, until I get an idea of how many people want one. Then I'll go to Staples and have them knock them all out at once, collated and bound, and then I can box and ship them in a batch too. That will be easier, and cheaper. I don't know if I'll get 100 requests, or 10, but I figure I'll have a ballpark idea in a few days. I'll put you on the list I'm starting, and will be in touch. Mike ---------- From: "Jerry Carter" <sanae@...> Count me in too, we all will promise not to say a word... :) |
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Re: evc ATF job time
Jerry Carter
Count me in too, we all will promise not to say a word... :)
Jerry "michael g. mccarthy" <mgmccarth-@...> wrote: original article: Thanks for the warning. The doc I have is part of a 3-doc set (theother two docs I don't have and I believe cover other models in the 1993line). The doc I have doesn't have any language warning about a copyright.If there is any copyright warning one guess could be that such a warningmight refer to the 3-doc set as a whole.not be in Manuel to thoseviolation of copywrite laws were you to provide copies of the findrequesting it from you. If the Manuel has a copywrite you could intentions.yourself in a difficult and costly situation, despite your best |
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Re: evc ATF job time
Michael G. McCarthy
Thanks for the warning. The doc I have is part of a 3-doc set (the other
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two docs I don't have and I believe cover other models in the 1993 line). The doc I have doesn't have any language warning about a copyright. If there is any copyright warning one guess could be that such a warning might refer to the 3-doc set as a whole. Mike ---------- From: RJPSWarren@... While your offer is kind and generous you need to be sure you would not be in |
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Re: 95 eurovan camper furnace problems
Scott Douglas
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From: Steven P. Kammerer <skammerer@...> To: ev_update@... <ev_update@...> Date: Thursday, February 03, 2000 8:45 PM Subject: [ev_update] Re: 95 eurovan camper furnace problems Scott, could you draw a picture or describe for a dummy what and whereFirst you have to remove the rear seat. Then you take the molded cover off that covers the hole area of the furnace. There is about 13 screws and then you will see the furnace. It looks like a big metal box and there is two screws on the front of it where the big label is, remove those two screws and remove the furnace face plate. Now you can run the furnace with the face plate off and see how much heat the thing is capable of putting out. You will notice that there is another hole for ducting but it is plugged and you can not access that one because of the fuse box is in the way. If you have any more questions let me know. Scott Douglas ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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Re: evc ATF job time
John Waterman
Mike,
I would be very interested and glad to cover any and all expenses. John Chris Noeske wrote: What subjects are covered?-- mailto:jwwaterman@... John Waterman Parker,CO |
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Re: Heater fan resistors
Leif
I have this problem, how do I replace them. Is this procedure explained
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anywhere? Thank you, my wife is tire of either freezing or frying Leif '93 EV MV -----Original Message-----
From: Scott Douglas [mailto:sdouglas@...] Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2000 3:27 AM To: EV list Subject: [ev_update] Heater fan resistors If any body has a EVC older than a couple of years they should check their heater fan resistors. I have a 95 with 80,000 Km on it and my resistors were fried. You can check them with a meter to find out for sure if they are shot. You might notice that your fan only runs on high. I noticed that the fan was running on high when I was in city driving or just shut the van off. I know that there has been a lot of talk about these resistors but everybody should check theirs, just to make sure. They are fairly cheap and easy to replace by yourself. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Body Paint, Chocolates, & Roses Oh My! -- Easily schedule meetings and events using the group calendar! -- |
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Re: evc ATF job time
Chris Noeske
I'll take a copy how much?
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From: Michael G. McCarthy [mailto:mgmccarthy@...] Sent: Friday, February 04, 2000 1:19 PM To: ev_update@... Subject: [ev_update] Re: evc ATF job time Well, looks like it's 100 pages, not 80: Table of Contents Model line page 1 Technical data page 3 Engine cooling page 5 Digifant page 9 Manual trans page 25 auto trans page 26 shift lock page 27 front suspension page 31 power steering page 33 rear suspension page 35 brake system page 37 anti-lock brakes page 39 body page 61 heating and ventilation page 67 rear heater wo AC page 69 rear heat w/AC page 71 air recirculation page 73 aux heater (Canada) page 74 Air Conditioning page 81 R134a overview page 81 overview page 83 rear AC page 86 central electric page 93 component location page 95 vehicle lift points page 97 special tools page 98 nomenclature page 102 ---------- From: Chris Noeske <CHRISN@...> What subjects are covered?------------------------------------------------------------------------ If you want to be single again, Don't buy your Valentine a Gift by clicking here. eGroups.com Home: - Simplifying group communications |
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Re: Heater fan resistors
Heh - i have a one-speed heater blower also!!! (seems we all do)
Does anybody know the resistance and ohmage of these things? Seems you could replace them with several 3-terminal regulators of selected voltages which wouldnt get hot, waste amps or burn out anybody know Steve with new to me 95 EVC |
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Re: evc ATF job time
Chris Noeske
What subjects are covered?
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From: Michael G. McCarthy [mailto:mgmccarthy@...] Sent: Friday, February 04, 2000 12:40 PM To: ev_update@... Subject: [ev_update] Re: evc ATF job time Folks, I have an 80-page "training" manual on the EV, by VW, that's a self-paced course for the technician. It's written in plain language (eg, "Want to replace the thing-a-ma-job? Here's what you do: ...... ), it has GREAT drawings, and it has pertinent parts of the wiring diagram when necessary. It doesn't cover everything, but it covers a lot. I'd be willing to make copies for people, and cover my costs. Email me if interested. Mike McCarthy ---------- From: "Paul Rousseau" <prousseau@...> Once again, appreciate any comments on this.------------------------------------------------------------------------ Finding a sweetheart is hard work. Shopping for one shouldn't be. Click here for Valentine Surprises! -- 20 megs of disk space in your group's Document Vault -- |
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