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• Re: Fuses
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 19 Oct 2010 16:22:16 -0700
  Wrapping fuses in tinfoil is just begging for an electrical fire if something shorts along the way BTDT over 3 decades ago when I...
• Re: in van hands free cellular install
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 5 Apr 2007 11:22:55 -0700
  ...Or use the empty male spade either G2 or G5 on the back of the fuse/relay panel. These work on fuse #S18 so...
• Re: Surepower 1315, auxiliary fuse block, Progressive Dynamics charger, and Vitrifrigo installation questions
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Fri, 1 May 2009 16:44:43 -0600
  ...My > intention is to run wires from the fuse block to the existing Propex > heater, > to fuse position #3, the new Vitrifrigo fridge, etc...
• Interior lights out
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Wed, 3 Sep 2014 18:20:07 -0500
  ...Looks like my #3 fuse is OK at the fuse block under the dash. I don't know where else to look. Anyone have...
• exciter circut, alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff and Deb
  Sun, 15 Oct 2000 23:43:11 -0700
  ...I checked the fuses and replaced the 25 amp fuse which seemed to have been deformed by over heating. The problem has not gone...
• Re: thermoelectric cooler problems
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 5 May 2002 17:17:06 -0400
  > bought one of those igloo thermoelectric coolers... > well, i plugged it into my lighter and it blew the cig lighter/radio fuse. .. > the package...
• Re: Aux. battery questions
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 30 Jan 1999 10:40:03 -0500
  ...aux battery ]------[ relay ]-------------------- 60amp inline fuse -----[ battery 4ga wire under car NOTE: the fuse (located near the main battery) is necessary in case of...
• Re: What to do for a dim dashboard light?
  Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 06:40:59 +0200
  ...The fault was inside the fuse box (discontinuity). I make jumper wire (outside the fuse box) from C17 wire to A28 and since that...
• Re: I smell a wiring a burnin'
  Historical mailing list - Derek Krueger
  Fri, 31 May 2002 09:52:08 -0400
  ...There are four > wires, two connected to one 30 amp fuse and the other to another fuse. > All wires were crip on female connectors...
• Re: Tips for cleaning up wiring under dash
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Fri, 29 Oct 2021 19:07:53 -0700
  ...I went with Bruce's tip about a secondary fuse box for > accessories. Yes, I mounted it under normal 85 Tintop fusebox with sheet...
• Re: Harbor Freight Circuit Tester was D15 connector revealed
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 9 Nov 2011 13:59:29 -0800
  ...These glass fuses come in a style called "SFE" from "Society of Fuse Engineers". They run up to about 25 amps and are longer...
• Westy Refrigerator Relay +12 wiring [For da Archives]
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:17:07 -0700
  ...97.32b goes to Fuse #7 under the dash. The fuse box wiring diagram on p 97.58 does not show this detail. The...
• Re: 91 15A fuse Radio and clock
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 19:12:05 -0600
  ...anything that causes more current to go > through that circuit than fuse was rated for. A frayed wire, a faulty > load (radio, clock, whatever...
• Re: Rear Window Wiper
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 11:22:50 -0800
  A blown fuse means you are drawing too much current. This is an indicator that either the blower or wiper motor is failing (starting...
• The faucet
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 09:48:56 -0800
  ...The fuses are OK unless there is another fuse for this. Anyone would know this? Zoltan [text/html]
• The faucet
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 09:48:56 -0800
  ...The fuses are OK unless there is another fuse for this. Anyone would know this? Zoltan [text/html]
• Re: keeps blowin' fuses
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Sat, 21 Jun 2003 13:19:31 -0700
  .... as soon as I shut the fan off the 16amp fuse pops !... What side are you switching, hot or ground? If it is blowing...
• GBC 10A Fuse?
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:07:24 -0500
  Does anyone know where I can find GBC 10A fuses (ceramic or plastic) like the ones used in the 80-85 Vanagon? I had...
• Carat electrics
  Historical mailing list - Sean Solowiej
  Wed, 11 Dec 2002 14:47:23 -0600
  ...Could this be because the ECU is gone, or is there some other main fuse or possible problem? All the minor fuses in the...
• Re: FW: Light Bulb Replacements and Relay Kits
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 22 Oct 2003 10:25:55 -0700
  ...My camper has no factory options that draw power (except the radio) from the front fuse block, so I felt comfortable adding this circuit...
• Re: Dash wiring help needed
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 9 Aug 2007 05:33:38 -0700
  On 8/8/07, Mark Drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > > On 88 models that feeds through a fuse at relay position > 16 on the...
• THANKS! --- Was: Elec. Questions. yes... Aux Batt...
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 18:59:04 -0700
  ...As it turns out, things were pretty much stock save for the 20 amp fuse where a 16 amp should be. I really appreciate...
• Re: Fuse Size: Aux battery to fuse block
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 9 Aug 2017 16:49:24 -0700
  ...Aux battery to fuse block > > Thanks again Dennis. > > Though the solar panel was intended solely for charging the 2nd larger group > 27 house battery...
• Re: not a fuse--wipers/heaters still not working
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 15 Feb 2002 15:30:55 -0500
  ...the >>book said it was the #10 fuse (if i remember correctly) under the dash. >>does anybody have any ideas? electrical problems are not...
• Wiring Diagram Question Pg 97-116
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 12:17:54 -0700
  I was chasing down some wiring information and came across an A/C compressor overheat fuse in the index for my '87 camper. It...
• Headlight relay scheme - good or bad or just OK?
  Historical mailing list - Alex Towner
  Sat, 18 Dec 2004 18:50:23 -0500
  Hi George and others, I assume by your post (and what I've seen) that the stock Vanagon headlight fuses are located after the...
• fan blowing fuse
  Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
  Tue, 9 May 2000 11:46:15 -0400
  The 20 amp fuse for the front/dash fan in my 1990 Westfalia blows every time I turn the fan on. My guess is...
• Re: Dual battery relay blowing fuses
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 24 Mar 2006 05:25:18 -0800
  Other people have reported similar problems with the low amp kits blowing their fuses at times. I think the clue to solving yours is...
• 87 Central Locks
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Cortright
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 15:43:15 -0400
  ...This is where the question comes in, most manuals (owners and haynes, namely) tell me the fuse is just above the main fusebox (with...
• Re: Ground Stars
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 2 Jul 2012 15:20:01 -0700
  ...And with more modern spade type fuses too of course. The ceramic thing with metal strip type fuses are weak and archaic. On 7...
• Re: Repost. Troubleshooting a Circuit
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Sat, 23 Feb 2013 06:48:18 -0800
  ...those [used to be] ceramic fuse bodies can crack and still function, intermittently. they can also malfunction while intact if the metal strip doesn...
• High beam short?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Mon, 9 Jul 2007 09:13:02 -0700
  ...I switch back to low beams and the low beams are still working---get home and both 10 amp high beam fuses are blown...
• Re: 12V Circuit Breaker
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 1 Jul 2015 18:44:09 -0400
  Most DC breakers do not react as fast as a fuse. As you are back feeding circuits not designed to be used this way...
• New AC failure scenario for the pros!
  Historical mailing list - Todd
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 16:34:09 -0700
  ...Upon initial inspection of the fuses/relays, I found that the 50 amp fuse (melted little metal bar between the two screws) back behind...
• Clean up Fuse Block under dash?...maybe add dielectric grease?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 1 Jul 2019 00:36:18 +0000
  ...The other issue is electrical.  About half way to Seattle the #10 fuse melted.  Not the metal strip, the fuse itself.  It was a...
• Re: Defroster questions
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 10 Mar 2023 12:26:16 -0800
  ...http://www.westfalia.gomezperales.com/Images/Fuse%20Panel%20(1986-1991)-1.pdf On Fri, Mar 10, 2023 at 11:23 AM Eric Caron...
• Heavy duty wiring for fusebox
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 18 May 1998 14:13:55 -0400
  ...If you want to go off the deep end, you will find that the wire to your existing fuse box is actually inadequate too...
• Re: No High Beams
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:06:20 -0700
  ...With the trailer connected, and a new stock 8A fuse, the brake lights > flash only very briefly before the fuse pops -- I've done...
• Re: 2nd battery Westy questions
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Mon, 15 Aug 2005 14:50:50 -0600
  ...Good point, those items were on 2 different fuses. In my case it was the #8 fuse which also showed on the fuse cover...
• Re: Harbor Freight Circuit Tester was D15 connector revealed
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 8 Nov 2011 21:08:51 -0800
  ...Now a new question, what's the difference between an ATC fuse vs. an ATO fuse?
• double t piece/ fuse box cover 85'
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Fri, 27 Dec 2002 06:20:37 -0800
  ...Part # 2 is a fuse box cover for 12 fuse part # 111 957 555D I tried the bus depot, and they are out. Go...
• Re: SQD - Westfalia fuses behind driver's seat
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Wed, 28 Jan 2004 01:03:12 EST
  In a message dated 1/27/2004 9:18:43 PM Pacific Standard Time, xtabe@YAHOO.COM writes: > My '87 westy has two fuses...
• Re: no Windshield wipers!
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 02:30:29 -0500
  ...Check fuse #11.... wipers/washers. Something to do with the self-parking circuit on the wipers. Takes both fuses, 11 & 17 to make the...
• Re: fuse(y) box
  Historical mailing list - Robert Peterson
  Fri, 12 Apr 1996 10:00:11 -0400 (EDT)
  On Fri, 12 Apr 1996, Robert Peterson wrote: > those years has these little brass(?) connectors in teh fuse box. The Aack! copper, i meant...
• rear heater fuse
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 21:38:31 -0600
  ...Harvey wrote: > When I turn on the rear heater blower the fuse blows. Any suggestions? > > _________
• Re: Switch circuit to Aux Battery ??
  Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
  Wed, 9 Jun 2004 06:31:29 -0400
  ...You suggest removing the fuse. Why should the fuse be removed? Permanently? I do not understand. Please explain. Thank you.
• best place to get 12vt at the fuse block
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 17:44:06 -0700
  ...Are there any blank connections on the fuse block? any recommendations? Thanks, Doug
• 84 westy - how to stop clock battery drain?
  Historical mailing list - karen d
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 05:55:17 -0700
  ...Is there a fuse that I can remove or does the fuse also cover other things? Thianks
• AC stopped working
  Historical mailing list - Cort, Joel
  Fri, 7 Aug 1998 13:27:35 PDT
  ...Check that you have power going across the fuse(s). If not replace the fuse(s). Check with the probe that the relays have...
• Re: Fuse holder and relay bracket
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 24 Aug 2007 22:07:38 -0700
  I bet if you fix the leak, all your fuse troubles will go away......:) On 8/24/07, David Yates <dyates1@bigpond.net.au...
• Re: orphan wire behind fuse panel
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:49:49 -0700
  ...a blue/green wire is listed as going from connection K5 ( connector block, round prongs, back of fuse panel), to coolant level low warning...
• Hella relay help!
  Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 18:37:24 -0400
  ...I keep blowing the 15 amp fuse on the relay! Also when I turn on the stereo there is a humming/buzzing noise comming...
• Re: First cold day- alternate replacement switch
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 17:52:22 -0500
  ...I replaced the fuse with a new plug in type fuseholder and a 30 amp fuse. It still burned out switches regularly. When replacing...
• Re: NVC- Rabbit won't start
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Sun, 12 Nov 2006 13:54:31 EST
  ...the pump fuse on the fuse panel, the electrical connections in the vicinity of the pump, the fuel pump relay on the fuse panel...
• Re: 87 Central Locks
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 13:09:11 -0700
  ...This is where the question comes in, most manuals (owners and haynes, namely) tell me the fuse is just above the main fusebox (with...
• Re: Propex 1600 blowing fuses
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 29 Oct 2021 10:42:20 -0700
  ...On Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 7:30 AM Mark McCulley <markmcculley@gmail.com> wrote: > My trusty Propex 1600 heater blew a fuse yesterday...
• heater blower motor
  Historical mailing list - John Hurley
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 11:13:18 -0400
  ...current draw measured at the fuse with the defroster, wipers, and heater on is 15-15.8A. Hit the spray on the wipers and...
• Re: Oil Pressure LED Missing!
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:20:05 -0700
  ...the old electronics tech's handy-dandy fuse tester -- Plug into wall > -- insert fuse into socket; pilot light should light -- press big red > button...
• Re: Defroster questions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 10 Mar 2023 16:28:42 -0500
  ...Fuses At Right Of Fuse Panel > > 13 8 Amp (White) Rear Window Heating > > 15 16 Amp (Red) Auxiliary Heater (If Equipped) > > > > > > Additional Fuses Next...
• Re: '88 GL - Rear heater and ACJ
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 12 Dec 2014 19:56:00 -0500
  ...It somehow blew the fuse to the heater motor AND the AC. Now, it blows both fuses even when new ones are put in...