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• Re: 84 Electrical-Fusible Link?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 Jul 1996 19:38:40 -0300 (ADT)
  ...I see connections to fuses in the fuse panel, but no >fusible link. I trust my mechanic, but don't know where else to...
• Re: Blown fuse
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:29:40 -0400
  At 10:07 PM 3/15/2011, Bob Mund wrote: >84 wolfy Westy > >Last fall I blew fuse #8 (interior lights, cig lighter, and...
• Re: '91 GL -- no brake lights, no license plate lights, but have tail lights, directional signals, and back-up lights
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 24 Sep 2019 01:10:09 +0000
  ...All turn signals common fuse, brake lights fused I think with the horn, taillights fused right-left side. Look for a bad ground. Why...
• Re: 1991 Westy - Does Bentley describe relays on fuse panel?
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Mon, 19 Oct 2020 11:53:52 -0700
  The 1990 fuse/relay panel drawing on page 97.201 shows the numbered relay locations and over to the right it tells which relay...
• Re: replacement fuse cover for 85 needed
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 30 Jun 2013 21:41:10 -0400
  At 09:30 PM 6/30/2013, Project Pat wrote: >Yes, fuse twisting works wonders in the early fuse boxes. >I know the di...
• Re: 91 15A fuse Radio and clock
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 20:16:16 -0500
  Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> writes: > What would make the fuse blow? A short. ;-) Allan -- 1991 Vanagon GL
• Re: inverter lighter plug cable?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 22:06:21 -0700
  RE: Replacement Cigar Lighter Plugs Try Radion Shack or you FLAPS, most carry replacements, some fused internaly, some without fuses.
• Re: 84 westy - how to stop clock battery drain?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 09:27:35 -0400
  My '84 has the analog clock and it's fused with the interior lights, cigarette lighter, and stoplights (fuse #8). Fuse # Amperage Identification 1...
• Re: Short Fused about plastic fuses
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Fri, 10 Oct 2003 12:55:22 -0800
  ...I predict your problem will vanish at that > point. > > david > "Transistors fused against the worst > Protect the fuse by blowing first." > > > -- > David Beierl - Providence...
• Re: Air Conditioning wiring burning
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Sun, 9 Aug 1998 09:23:55 -0400
  ...My wires back there got hot and burnt out the fuse and melted the 50 amp fuse holder, and melted the wiring insulation, etc...
• Blowing cooling fan fuses
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 9 Aug 2014 06:03:40 -0500
  For the second time in about as many weeks, I noticed my temps rising unusually high on a steep grade, and discovered blown fuse...
• Re: double fuse panel
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 23 Mar 2002 20:48:50 -0700
  ...double fuse panel Does anyone know what the two fuses are behind the drivers seat and what they control Thanks Mark Milby 85 Westi
• Re: headlight switches new and old
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 6 Jan 2005 06:36:55 -0800
  ...It was changed to make room in the fuse/relay panel for all of the power window/door lock/etc relays and fuses. 85...
• Need help on wiring
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Tschumperlin
  Mon, 26 Jun 2006 08:55:59 -0700
  I pulled the original small fuse block off behind the drivers seat that had the fuses for what I think was the fridge, water...
• Blown a/c fuse and oil everywhere, but where's the leak?
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Tue, 12 Aug 1997 14:48:18 -0500 (CDT)
  ...As the subject says, the 50A(!) a/c relay fuse on my 90 GL blew last week and there was lubricant behind the plastic...
• Re: 1991 Westy - Does Bentley describe relays on fuse panel?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 19 Oct 2020 11:32:41 -0700
  ...The fuses are well documented, > even on the fuse panel cover on my 1991. > > The relays, an entirely different story! > > Thanks, > Steve W. > > On...
• Re: Bentley wiring diagram. Questions on how to read.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 23 Feb 2008 22:10:49 -0800
  ...But I a vanagon the only thing up front is the fuse box, and your vanagon fuse box is for the existing circuits in...
• Re: parts source?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:01:29 -0600
  ...Checked all the fuses for continuity in the fuse block ... Everything ok. Old style ceramic fuses. Noticed that some of the fuses were fairly...
• Re: Bentley Wiring Diagrams, was other stuff.
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:40:51 -0700
  Look at the back of your fuse panel on your 85 van. The output of fuse S1 has 2 male spades. Each gets a...
• A/C Fuse Bentley pg 87.4
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:51:55 -0500
  Can someone look at this page? There is a 50 amp fuse across the relay in fig at right top of the page. a...
• Re: Hazards not working properly 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 4 Oct 2012 15:49:21 -0700
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> >> Check fuse #9. (turn signals use a different fuse) >> >> If not that fuse then you might need to provide details...
• Re: Switch circuit to Aux Battery ??
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 21:45:49 -0400
  ...Now, is there an existing wire running from the area of the aux battery to the fuse box that can be re used for...
• Re: bus bars for bus (engine conversion wiring questions)
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 16:54:00 -0500
  ...Hondas also have nice under-hood fuse boxes. At least, my '94 Civic does. Probably overkill for your situation, current-wise, though. The one...
• Re: Harbor Freight Circuit Tester was D15 connector revealed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 8 Nov 2011 21:47:27 -0800
  ...an ATO fuse? > > Blade-type groupings ... > > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuse_(automotive)
• A/C 50 amp fuse?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 19:50:51 -0700
  Is it common to blow that 50 amp A/C fuse? What does it cost? Where? Thanks, Bill 90 Westy Syncro
• Re: Blinker fuses keep blowing
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 2 Sep 2012 19:29:51 -0700
  The most likely cause of your fuse failures would be an intermittent short to ground of the blinker wiring. I would first suspect an...
• Re: Overhead Westy light
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 19:31:02 -0700
  ...but when the key is turned on it connects the starting battery and the starter and the house battery are all connected (and fused...
• Brake light circuit current with trailer, WAS: Re: No High Beams
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:45:51 -0700
  ...I helpfully added that on my van, fuse #8 (fusebox, 1984) popped moments after applying the brakes when my little trailer was hooked up...
• Blinker fuses keep blowing
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Sun, 2 Sep 2012 18:50:24 -0700
  I keep thinking I have this fixed, and it keeps re-emerging.� I have replaced the fuse (10amp) several times after trying different things...
• Strange electrical problem: Headlights don't work (among other things)
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Tue, 24 Oct 2006 15:00:57 -0700
  ...I noticed some fuses missing. I replaced the fuses, and several things started working. I checked all the other fuses as well. So, the...
• Re: Sink pump not working
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 5 Oct 2012 16:22:39 -0500
  ...There are two fuses, I do not remember which one is for the pump. They are torpedo fuses, inside a black plastic box. mcneely...
• Question about Central Locking System
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
  Sun, 1 May 2011 14:22:26 -0500
  ...I took out the Bentley and it showed fuse or relay for it on spot 23 on the fuse panel. It showed it as...
• Still no go w/ sink
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Tue, 29 Oct 96 23:38:58 EST
  ...I tried replacing the fuse at the pump, still no go. Then I removed the driver's seat to check the 16-amp fuse...
• Wanted - Brown Fuse Cover
  Historical mailing list - Robert Gabert
  Sun, 26 Dec 2004 06:47:42 -0600
  I need a brown fuse cover my 87 Vanagon please let me know if you have one you can sell me. Thanks! Robert
• Re: No High Beams
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:09:11 -0700
  ...VW must rate the fuses pretty close > to the expected load current so even a non-shorting fault is sufficient to > open the fuse...
• aux batteries and stereos
  Historical mailing list - Mike Edwards
  Thu, 29 Jun 2006 07:13:00 -0400
  I installed an additinal fuse pannel that is attached to the aux battery. I then installed a STDP switch in an open spot on...
• Re: Radiator fan- '91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - sparklegirl500
  Tue, 31 May 2016 21:37:43 +0000
  Check the appropriate fuse in the fuse block, John. The fan in my 83 diesel stopped working once, and when I looked at the...
• Re: Fuse Block Sources
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 9 May 2011 15:44:26 -0700
  ...might be some sources of 18-or-so slot > fuse blocks for blade type fuses? Couldn't find them on the JCW site. > > Thanks...
• Re: New backup lights keep blowing the fuse !~~
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 08:49:49 -0400
  At 00:25 8/10/2000, Daniel Danrich wrote: >Why even using a 30amp fuse it still blows the fuse on my new backup...
• fuel pump fuse
  Historical mailing list - John Lunetta
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 22:10:16 -0400
  Does anyone know if there is a fuse for the fuel pump on a 1990 vanagon, and where it is. Also where is the...
• Re: wiring and fuses for 80/100w bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 29 Apr 2007 06:12:27 EDT
  ...Am i overstraining the wires / fuses here? I was considering running two 12awg wires through their a) separate fuses to gain more power or...
• Re: Another D15 connector failure example- The fix!
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Sat, 26 Feb 2022 23:03:26 -0700
  I just noticed nobody answered that question “why isn’t the ignition circuit fused?”, so I’ll take a shot at it. Because if...
• Re: Short Fused about plastic fuses
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 10 Oct 2003 14:58:48 -0400
  At 11:19 AM 10/10/2003, George Goff wrote: ><< But you'd be amazed at how complicated fuse >design can really be. Ultimately...
• Re: Aux Battery
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 4 Nov 2013 13:22:00 -0700
  Oooops ~ left out an important part ~ the Fuse should be as close to the PowerSource as is possible ~~ On 4 Nov , 2013, at 1...
• Re: Back to fuses
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 9 Dec 2022 18:23:03 +0000
  ...One thing I did on a whim....one by one, remove the old fuse.  Gently use steel wool to enhance connectivity on both end...
• Re: Relay positions, 78
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 18 Jun 96 17:09:06 CDT
  Rodney was having fuse box relay problems with his 78 bus ... ok, in a german how-to-fix-your-bus, it says: Der Sicherungskasten...
• Re: All accessories on aux batt
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 3 Aug 2009 19:47:00 -0600
  A really simple way is to run an 8g fused wire from the aux battery + to the #3 fuse location under your dash. Remove...
• Re: Blowing driver's side running light fuse
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 16:03:00 -0400
  ...My emergency flasher and turn signal fuses both blew on Friday night. Maybe we've got a Vanagon virus that is blowing our fuses...
• Re: Electrical Fire and wiring help
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 9 Mar 2008 10:41:14 EDT
  In a message dated 3/9/08 9:19:28 AM Eastern Standard Time, jamie@KOOKYMATHTEACHER.COM writes: > What does the fuse panel in...
• Re: Fuses-last response blocked.
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:31:59 +0000
  ...I don't understand discarding perfectly good fuses.  And yes, the plastic cover on top of my fuses in my '85 works just fine...
• Re: Overhead Westy light
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 11:36:05 -0700
  ...All aux lines i run from battery at rear up to stock fuse box are fused in the little ux fuse box at battery...
• Re: D15 connector revealed
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 8 Nov 2011 00:00:04 -0500
  I believe early (aircooled 80-81) Vanagons had bus fuses like the Baywindows, but later ones (with water cooled engines, whether diesel or gas...
• 12 volt to the Reefer fan, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:54:25 -0700
  ...I ran a big fat line off the battery with a big fuse right there at the battery, in the compartment. Ran that fused...
• Re: Electrical Glitch causiing a dead Aux battery...more..
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 16:06:32 -0800
  ...When you do, the fuse will likely blow and then the amps setting will no longer work until you replace the fuse. Mark Don...
• Re: Cool Van things
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 29 Nov 1996 06:50:30 +0000
  > I was in the fuse box today. I noticed this big red thing > sticking in the area of the relays. > After playing with it...
• Re: Fuse box wire
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 13 Oct 2006 15:30:05 -0700
  ...Few of these had the light, so some of the rest had a loose wire grey/white wire, under the dash in the fuse...
• Upgrading second battery system
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Sat, 25 Apr 2020 22:54:16 +0000
  ...The house battery positive runs to the fuse panel. I disconnected both batteries, then removed the solenoid and fuse. I left the relay but...
• Re: AC Electrical
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 4 Aug 2023 15:15:43 -0700
  ...one example of the fuse holder Dennis was talking about: > https://www.amazon.com/Recoil-FHM62-Waterproof-Inline-Fuse-holder/dp/B0B5CT1RDF/ref=sr...
• Fuse conundrum
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 27 Jun 2015 09:16:05 -0700
  I decided to go through the fuses in my son's '87 Westy (at least the row at the bottom) and compare them to...
• 71 Bus: 8Amp or 16Amp...?
  Historical mailing list - johnny89
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 17:14:46 -0300
  Hello everybody! The manual that came with my 71 bus is for a 69, and therefore the fuse diagram is not correct. (the 69...