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Seat Belt Replacement?
Has anyone replaced their front seat belts (the entire system) with an aftermarket or generic seat belt? If so, what brand did you choose to go with? -- David 1705.net 95 EVG(lamper) Seattle, WA
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Rear heating blew ¡®97 Winnie
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Just getting around to a fix on my antifreeze leak. Mechanic replaced valve and antifreeze tube connection. Still major leak. A year ago, a forceful antifreeze spray blew from heating vent behind passenger seat. So I think the ongoing leak can likely be sourced to the rear heat system. My question is: can this rear heat system be isolated, cut out of the antifreeze loop. I would gladly forgo heat and air in rear cabin, for a doable and affordable fix. 237,000 miles on original engine and trans - but losing the Michigan rust battle. Thank you. Gary
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I'm here
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I'm here and use the advice and experience of this group to help me keep my recently acquired 1993 EVC on the up and up.
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first of all, I want to say thanks for the many folks who chipped into sponsoring the list this year. we're on the legacy rate plan, and given our membership numbers, whether they're active or not, we'd pay about 20X our current rate at the latest pricing... regarding members: we have 4619 "active" members - but 3680 of them get no emails - web only. So it's hard to say how many of them actually hit the pages. regarding files and photos: it was not because our subscription lapsed, it was something I forgot about - I turned it off. (This is because at the time I was helping admin a non-profit site that was getting polluted by spam-link files.) I've turned them back on. if we start getting polluted I'll have to turn them off again. please limit the resolution of the photos you upload. We don't need print-resolution copies. I'll set a limit on the image size to some reasonable resolution. speaking of images, I guess some don't like the default "elephants" image I picked a long time ago. Given VW's propensity to threaten people using their logo and branding at the time, combined with having a vehicle that's a bit of an elephant at times... it seemed a reasonable choice. And not using the web interface very much, it just falls off may radar. For the moment, I've substituted a photo an EV keychain I 3d-printed a few years ago while testing a multi-material printer. I'll get around to updating it again though. I'll dig through the files and see what I can find. that's all for now. thanks again. good night and have a pleasant tomorrow.
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Moderators?
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Are there any moderators on this group? I know Rick is the owner, but he doesn't seem to have time to take care of the "small stuff" like group settings that could improve things or changing the home page picture. I get the impression that he moved the group here from YG! and then forgot about it. I think there are a lot of improvements that could be made to make it more useful, such as allowing members to upload (or delete) files and photos or creating wiki pages. -- Duane 05HD Rialta 227K Miles
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EV jump seat FS in OR
not mine but just saw on FB marketplace located in Redmond,OR $20 https://www.facebook.com/share/BNp6GE14ChV7V2R5/?mibextid=79PoIi -- Justin 2000 EVW 1.9TDI Syncro 5-spd 501k mi :-)
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95 EVC engine cooling
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Hi everyone. I am having issues with engine cooling on my 95 EVC. I had no lower speed fans operation and no after run fan operation or coolant pump. I checked both resistors and they are good and I have both fan speed operation when I jump the gray, upper radiator temp sensor. I just replaced the 4 pin lower, blue sensor and got low speed fans at lowered engine temps and then high speed fans with high engine temps but the speed never reduces after the engine cooled while running. Additionally, when I turned the engine off when really hot, and removed the key, the fan operation stopped and there was no after run pump function. Whe the key was replaced at quarter turn, high speed fans and pump came on. Any suggestions on where to turn at this point would be much appreciated. TIA, Sean
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P0171 Code: Trouble diagnosing
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Hi everyone, My 2003 Eurovan has an intermittent p0171 that I can't seem to find the source of the vacuum leak. I first got the code about 5 or 6 years ago, and when I went hunting for a vacuum leak, the brake booster was cracked. I taped it at first, then replaced it and things seemed better. Still 2-3 times a year, typically after being on the freeway for a longer period and exiting, the code will come back. I have tried spraying carb cleaner on all the lines I can find, and don't get any difference. When I checked the short term fuel trim with an OBD tool it came back at .78% and in reading this thread (https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=672580) it should be something more like 20% when there's a leak. I'm not really sure what else to do so could really benefit from some troubleshooting advice and things to check. Any typical leaking spots? Ways to check other vacuum lines? At 21 years old, I'm sure there's rubber decaying but damned if I can't find where the heck the trouble is. I also have not touched the MAF at this point, assuming that it is happening when I come back down to idle when the throttle body isn't open and air is leaking in. But maybe that's the wrong conclusion. Appreciate any advice and troubleshooting steps. Thanks! Menko -- Menko Johnson menkoj@...
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2001 Eurovan Full Camper
We have had 11 years of fun in our adventure machine and have learned to be consciences EVC owners thanks to all of you. Now ours is up for sale. If you know anyone interested in purchasing it, please check out the links below on either Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. We are located in up-state New York, but not too far from New York City. We look forward to showing off our EVC for you during your inspection visit. We think you'll like what you see. For important details and features, check the posting links below. 2001 VW EuroVan Full Camper for sale by owner - New City, NY - craigslist https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/464915692723271/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3Ad6c228ed-4716-48de-9f0b-b05f8747f77f&__tn__=!%3AD
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3D printer designs for Eurovans
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Just curious is there is a good repository of 3D printer designs for Eurovans. If not, maybe I can start one. I've got access to several small 3D printers at my school (just need to buy media). As these parts get more difficult to find, might be nice to have a resource for 3D printing some parts A quick google yields some results - https://www.yeggi.com/q/eurovan/ among others I could use one of those little black screw caps that goes on the cabin fluorescent bulb covers. I'll go ahead and start a post on eurovanrescue.com with some of the resources I find.
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New topic = new thread please
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Just as a general rule of thumb / good forum etiquette: when posting a completely new topic please start your own thread! It¡¯s simple, just click on the ¡°New Topic¡¯ button on the L menu bar (4th one down). Thread hijacking is becoming very common here and it detracts from the functionality of the well-oiled machine / searchable repository of information this forum could be. We will all benefit from this simple action. -- Justin 2000 EVW 1.9TDI Syncro 5-spd 501k mi :-)
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2000 EVW alternator swap and brush change: 150A to 90A
This alternator service/swap 150a to 90a was done as and experiment since I decided I didn¡¯t needed the big bad 150a for my needs and could possibly achieve some very small MPG gains w a 90a. Now 3 years later I can say there¡¯s no noticeable difference... FYI the alternator on my 4-cyl AHU TDI engine is the same as the ones on the VR6 engines and IIRC the 93-95 5-cyl models as well. The two are a direct swap physically. Later 2001-2003 models might have a different two pin plug style (oval vs. square) but this is something easily remedied by sourcing the correct plug (ubiquitous and STD on a basically all VW models (Jetta, Passat, Golf, Etc) in a variety of places on the wiring harness pre 2000) and replacing yours with that¡ªslickly by re-pinning but functionally the same via shadetree methods by cutting the OE plug and installing the correct one to match the alt via your preferred method, soldering or quick butt to butt wire coupler. 150a alternator on the top, 90a on the bottom Brushes still functional with normal wear but down to the last 25%. Bentley wear limit is 0.10mm iirc so always to go still technically but as they say, ¡°an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure¡¡± New brush pack on L New brushes installed Part number for reference Post is copied from my recent blogpost: https://greaseworks.blogspot.com/2024/05/installing-new-alternator-brush-pack.html -- Justin 2000 EVW 1.9TDI Syncro 5-spd 501k mi :-)
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can I drive van with door harness removed
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I'm about to tackle the driver door harness repair and want to remove it. Will removing the harness affect any other areas like starting, driving or lights? I'm thinking not but want to be sure. Any help from the group always appreciated. Spencer 02 mvwk
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Can someone tell me how to remove the front door pull handle cover? Mine is grimy and need painting. A video shows one being pulled and sliding off the mounted handle but mine must be fused on after 22 years. I'm hesitant to use a screwdriver or blade of some sort thinking it will ruin the cover. Any tips or suggestions? Spencer 02mvwk
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Water Incursion Mystery
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I got in my 2003 weekender yesterday, which had been outside during a rainstorm, and when I put on my seatbelt the part of the belt that had been coiled up behind the pillar trim piece was wet. I'm at a bit of a loss on where water would get in that space to make the belt wet. I'd be interested in your thoughts - and any insight on how I could pull the trim and check for leaks (which probably also means pulling the rear facing seat behind the drivers seat). The only thing I can think is water getting in around the back slider window, but it all looks intact and seems like its a bit further back than where the belt is. Thanks..ds
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I want to properly wire the following: - Sony - Head unit stereo - (4) Sony speakers, powered via head unit (standard speaker wires) - Amp & sub (always connected to house battery power, amp/sub located under jump seat behind driver seat) - AC inverter connected to house (mainly for basic charging & use of phone/laptop) - House battery (under driver seat) - Main/starting battery - Retain clock/memory/settings on head unit stereo when vehicle off - Prefer the ignition key position to still turn on radio - Rocker switch to allow music with stereo/amp/sub powered from house battery while keeping main/starting battery isolated from significant drain I attempted this in the past, but I don't think I had an isolator on the main/starting battery. When I turned on the rocker switch on the dash and powering the stereo/amp/sub for extended periods while camping, I think I was allowing the House battery to drain... but ALSO then it would level with the Main/Starting battery (discharging it in the process). At least I think that is what has been happening. Here is a crude diagram. Would anybody experienced in this agree that an isolator (as indicated in red) would address the Main/Starting staying "isolated" (at least in terms of the amp/sub)? Does the charge to the house have an isolator? But, I also wonder that if I don't change wire #7 from main, then the (4) speakers connected to the stereo will also be pulling power from the Main/Starting battery. On some trips, I just make a point to start the EV. But sometimes I forget for a bit while I'm rocking out for hours... and the main/starting battery drains. Not ideal as it is not really meant to do that.
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A Question: Setting a Sales Price
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Colleagues, I have to sell my 2000 EuroVan Winnebago this coming Fall. How do I go about setting a fair sale price? What criteria do I use? A quick look at the price tags sellers are asking for comparable vehicles exhibits a broad range even in the same market. It would be helpful to me in arriving at my final asking price to be able to justify the price tag using legitimate sources. Much thanks. Peter Seidman 4643 John Luhr Road NE Olympia, WA 98516 petsei@... 510.292.5297
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I just finished installing a single-DIN 8" screen radio and wanted to share my experiences. It was a lot of work, but so far I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. This Boss model has just about everything I wanted (Single DIN install with floating screen, adjustable height, wired and wireless CarPlay and Android auto, backup camera, 10 band EQ, etc.) This unit also can be purchased with different screen sizes (7, 8, 9 or 10 inches) giving you a lot of flexibility. See my website for more details https://xochi.com/evc/boss-bcp8aw I'm happy to answer questions here on the mailing list.
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Boss BCPA8W Single-DIN CarPlay Install
Oops - minor correction: I had the model # wrong, it's not BCP8AW but rather BCPA8W. I corrected the subject line of this email and the URL: https://xochi.com/evc/boss-bcpa8w/ Of interest, there's also a 9 and 10" model with slightly different model #s (BVCP... rather than BCP...) but the features look identical to me. Here's a comparison table: https://bossaudio.com/pages/comparison?ids=791489133760,791489133449,791489133456 Mike
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Anyone replaced the steering shaft/column upper bushing beneath the steering wheel switch gear?
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I have substantial slop/play in my steering column/steering shaft within the steering column. Not an uncommon issue; cause is that the nylon bushing just underneath the directional indicator and wiper controls disintegrates over time. I have the new bushing, but the perishable thrust washer that maintains pressure on the spring above the bushing is no longer available. I have tried driving to screwdrivers between the spring and that thrust washer and lifting/prying,¡ A small amount of movement, but mostly just compressing the spring. I have tried using adjustable pump pliers, hoping that I could get a grip on it and then while twisting back-and-forth, I could walk the thrust washer back up to steering column, but no go. I¡¯m not getting a good enough grip on the thrust washer. 1-Anyone know of a source anywhere on planet Earth for this thrust washer. 2-Anyone discovered how to get that thrust washer off without destroying it so the nylon bushing under the spring can be replaced and then reuse that thrust washer? 3-Anyone know if the steering column can be removed from the vehicle and then perhaps , remove the shaft from the bushing by removing the joint at the bottom of the steering shaft? Brian in Austin
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