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• Fwd: [VANAGON] algebra-impaired
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
  Thu, 7 Sep 2006 10:15:50 -0400
  ...if the previous owner was dorking around with the fuse box, it's highly likely that he moved something he should not. the clock...
• Re: Ground connector part number?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 11:57:33 -0400
  ...the part number for >both ground connectors just above the main fuse box. If i'm not mistaken >they are, among others things, ground...
• Re: headlamps
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 22 Aug 2020 12:13:16 -0500
  ...All 4 lights use a common quick slide connector on one of the star wheels above the fuse box. Easy fix is to just...
• Re: Help! Electrical gremlins 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Mon, 20 Sep 1999 00:06:19 -0400
  ...Biggest pain was splitting the blower box to get at the motor. I ended up cracking the darn thing but I was fortunate in...
• Re: Calling Aux Battery / Wiring Experts...82 Air cooled Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 6 Jun 2007 10:02:34 -0700
  ...I have an 82 Air-cooled so mine does not have a > > fuse box beside the pillar it's under the seat. > > > > > > > > I got...
• Electric: Where should +12V to camping fusebox and relay originate?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sun, 9 Mar 2014 14:02:07 -0700
  ...There are two relays in the aux battery box, and they seem to pull correctly when charger is charging. Two things appear wrong: 1...
• Re: Sink pump question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 24 Jun 2013 12:02:59 -0400
  ...kitchen supply, 8-A fuse in little box at base of driver's B-pillar. The other 16-A fuse is for the fridge...
• Re: Headlights out
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 28 Nov 2012 09:59:34 -0500
  ...Been there, done that. >> >> The load melted the large square fuse/junction box. >> Time to buy a new one. The new one from Go...
• Re: Instrument Cluster Woes
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 15 Feb 2006 12:56:25 -0500
  ...Pull the fuse box out and look up behind it. I don't >know what the 85 grounds will look like, the later models...
• Electrical Mystery solved
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 10 Jun 2025 22:54:04 -0400
  ...Hint, he noticed that if he tapped the fuse box the signal behavior would change. Sometimes start to work normally or just different from...
• Re: Another D15 connector failure example- The fix!
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sun, 27 Feb 2022 17:24:56 -0600
  ...Same for all > the > > wiring up most of the switches and even after the switches to the fuse > box. > > > > Dennis > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Vanagon...
• Re: Newbie Questions
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Fri, 27 Mar 1998 02:30:08 EST
  ...a fuse or something not hooked > up because of all of those things not getting power. There should be a little black box, maybe...
• Re: Deep cycle batteries, voltage regulators, and eating cake
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 6 Aug 2007 14:27:51 -0400
  ...Run a jumper form the feed side of the big fuse down to the fuse box. This will make ahigh difference. You can also...
• Re: PS pump switch, engine compartment wiring harness, ECU, starter
  Historical mailing list - James
  Thu, 11 Feb 2016 17:46:02 -0500
  ...fuse in the engine wiring box, in the red wire that goes from the B+ post inside the box to the relay box. That...
• Re: Fusible links (was PS pump switch, engine ...)
  Historical mailing list - James
  Fri, 12 Feb 2016 14:18:18 -0500
  ...fuse in the > engine wiring box, in the red wire that goes from the B+ post inside the box > to the relay box. That...
• Re: Electrical Help nEEDED - 90' Carat
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 18 May 2007 08:08:16 -0700
  The gray/blue is NOT ground! It is panel lighting and comes from fuse S20 in 1990 models. Check fuse S20 as if it...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:31:20 -0700
  ...I would > > check the connectors on the back of the fuse box. You can jump where > > the > > power goes in and then comes out...
• Re: NO spark 2.1L Digifant
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 17 May 2003 05:49:50 EDT
  ...HELP PLEASE. > Sid, check the 5 amp fuse in the black box just to the left of the thermostat housing, that is the fuse...
• Re: PS pump switch, engine compartment wiring harness, ECU, starter
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Wed, 10 Feb 2016 13:52:54 -0700
  ...Snip it and splice in an inline fuse. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Mark Milby...
• Re: What is the wire path for the tach signal?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 25 Feb 2012 17:10:24 -0800
  In the engine compartment wiring box are 2 round 7 pin connector blocks. One of those has a green wire in and out connection...
• Re: Stereo Upgrade Project
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 10:33:14 -0600
  ...box. If not Costco, then try > Wal Mart. You'll want to search the archives for Mark Drillock's trick to > re-assign fuse...
• Re: Lighter plug in dash a big joke...
  Historical mailing list - tolga
  Sun, 9 Jan 2005 13:25:44 -0500
  ...to be tighter -run a larger gauge wire over from the fuse box or batt. Thanks for all your suggestions. I am curious though...
• Re: blinkers still not working FIXED!!!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 23 Mar 2003 13:10:56 -0800
  ...Looked at the fuse box and, lo and behold, no fuse in the number 9 hole! The lists came through for me again!!! Thanks...
• Re: Broken down, need some advise
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sun, 13 Nov 2016 17:02:02 +0100
  ...The glow plugs can be bridged inside the black box in the engine compartment´s front. The big metal fuse across the relay base...
• Re: where is vanagon paint code???
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Jan 2001 13:16:42 EST
  ...or westy, look under your driver side of your dash, in fuse box area, for big white sticker. on that sticker, there will be...
• Re: Fuel pump cutoff switch?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 15 Oct 2006 10:02:33 -0700
  ...I > should be able to get the correct wires from the fuse box and not have to > run my switch right to the pump...
• Terminal/connector source was Fridge on 12V
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 31 Aug 2014 17:24:24 -0400
  ...Here's an interesting source for OEM-quality connectors, crimp terminals, fuse boxes and tools; worth checking out and supporting if possible IMO. Aimed...
• Re: Intermittent door chime - something's brewing?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:25:15 -0800
  ...leave the thing beeping .........drop down the fuse box, find that mutha, and jerk it out of there ! Save in glove box for the...
• Re: Battery combiner
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 12 Mar 2006 16:59:44 -0600
  A little hard to see but here's how I've mounted 1315's inside the drivers side battery box (with an Optima) http...
• Load Reduction Relay/X-Contact Info
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 15:40:01 -0500
  ...86+ have nice pictures of the fuse box and relays--'85 Nothin'. It is not even clear to me what circuits are controlled by...
• Westy Stove parts Needed;
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sun, 26 Oct 2008 13:53:40 +0000
  ...Camper Fuse Box (behind Drivers Seat) Fridge Gas Supply Lines Sink Drain Hose Floor Attachment. (that screws to the floor) If you all can...
• Re: Fried wiring harness from dash to 84 Westy camper relay
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 1 Jun 2015 16:16:37 -0400
  ...the harness that goes from the main fuse panel along the floor > > into the auxiliary battery box. > > -- > Neil n > > Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http...
• Re: westy wiring
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 21 May 2002 14:21:45 -0400
  ...The fuse box is at the bottom of the driver's door pillar -- 8-amp for panel and pump and fridge fan; 16-amp...
• Re: ELECTRICAL: need help diagnosing non-working brake/backup lights
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 11 Oct 2014 11:16:12 -0500
  ...For example, I can go from the hot side of the fuse box back to the bulb and that works. What I can't...
• Re: Headlight Upgrade: New Circuit and Switch?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 15 Nov 2010 11:58:38 -0800
  ...simply" tap into 30 where it enters pre fuse at > the fuse box? (adding inline fuses of course) What gauge wire for the > next...
• Re: Refrigerator Fans
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Fri, 30 Apr 1999 07:22:26 -0400
  ...I draw 12 volts from the westy fuse box behind the driver's seat, concealed the wiring beneath the carpet and up the fridge...
• Re: Low voltage
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 15 Jul 2004 13:00:14 -0700
  ...fuse panel. You might want to look very carefully at the larger red wires at the alternator, in the engine compartment junction box, and...
• Re: Some Light Conversation
  Historical mailing list - Randy Herd
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 09:29:55 -0700
  ...My windshield had been leaking in the area directly over the ground point and had even dripped onto the back of the fuse box...
• Re: headlights (all) - poof!
  Historical mailing list - Grungy
  Mon, 4 Apr 2011 09:33:48 -0500
  ...the headlights went out at once. > >All of the fuses in the fuse box are intact. >The relay is clicking when I click on...
• Re: westy: where does the light over the cabinets terminate?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Sun, 30 Apr 2006 13:44:27 -0800
  ...There > are two fuses under a little cover. The power comes from the relay under > the seat in the empty box that has a...
• Re: Heated rear window on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jeff & Jean-Marie Diebolt
  Sat, 19 Oct 1996 21:08:52 -0400
  ...Yes it is as simple as installing a switch and connection to the fuse box. The second wire is the ground. You can ground...
• Re: AGM battery that will fit in the box
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 14 Jun 2022 08:23:29 -0400
  ...I also really like the extra fuse box recommended by a friend and still in service. But, My 84 wiring is less confidence building...
• Re: Clicking under the dash?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:57:03 -0500
  ...I took a quick >>> look at >>> the fuse box when I arrived at >>> work but didn't see anything amiss. Everything seemed to >>> function...
• Re: Headlight Upgrade: New Circuit and Switch?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:38:37 -0800
  ...simply" tap into 30 where it enters pre fuse at > > the fuse box? (adding inline fuses of course) What gauge wire for the > > next...
• Re: Selecting a CB& antenna Quest.?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 02:34:13 EST
  ...I don't own or work for Camping World.) I mounted the fixed cigarette pack sized box in the empty battery box under and...
• Re: Random wire... Ugh.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:06:45 -0700
  ...The other end of that wire is in the engine compartment wiring box. You can see it on Bentley page 97.123 where it...
• Re: Random wire... Ugh.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:27:36 -0400
  ...The other end of that wire > is in the engine compartment wiring box. You can see it on Bentley page > 97.123 where it...
• Re: Parking light issue, '91 Westy GL
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 4 Sep 2011 12:41:55 -0400
  ...It could also be a bad connection where the harness connects to the fuse box. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: Aux. Wire/Battery Install Pics/Notes
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:45:45 -0700
  ...The hot tip is to drill out the rivets that hold > that POS Westy sealed lid bracket to the otherwise normal battery box so...
• no dash lights and radio only works when engine is running
  Historical mailing list - Damon Lowe
  Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:19:05 -0400
  ...I have checked the fuses and they are all good, but in addition to the dash lights, the interior overhead lights don't work...
• Universal Joint
  Historical mailing list - Nicole Constandis
  Sun, 15 Jul 2001 13:18:38 -0700
  ...2nd though the gear box does not need replacing. I believe it needs new bushings? Finally there are some fuse problems with the lights...
• Re: What component causes the fuel pump to come on for a second or two when I turn on the ignition to the first position (no cranking)?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 10 Jul 2016 23:20:24 -0700
  ...I normally hear some relay click off around the fuse box when the fuel pump stops, but I can't figure out which relay...
• Re: RE : sink pump mystery - 1981 westy
  Historical mailing list - Steve Selin
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 12:21:52 -0400
  ...All fuses look good. > > > > I looked under the driver seat and found a fuse (16) that is good. There > is > > another wire in there...
• Re: Sure Power 1315
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:01:18 -0800
  ...I could go through the floor and along the frame rail and up into the battery box and do it with less than half...
• Re: Cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Wed, 12 Dec 2001 10:56:04 EST
  ...back of the fues box (if you are REAL cleave you can reach it W/O pulling down the fusebox) the speed sensor goes...
• Parts needed/Advice
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Wed, 4 Jan 2006 01:43:12 -0500
  ...Gas Cap (will the van�s key work in unlocking it? Or does it need to be re-keyed?) Wiper Arms Fuse Box Cover...
• Re: Electric Lock Disconnect?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 22:32:51 -0500
  The locks are separately fused. Should be a 10 amp added on top of the main fuse box. Just un plug it before you...
• Re: Radiator Fan Swap
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:37:51 -0800
  ...Lower speeds use a big resistor to reduce the current flow and get their power from the main fuse box. Look at Bentley page...
• Re: 1989 Fog light wiring in harness?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:31:37 -0500
  ...The fuse/relay panel is set up for the relay. You need wiring from the switch (available at VW dealers and our online vendors...
• Re: 1981 Fuse S9 Potential Future Loads
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 1 Aug 2017 21:31:09 -0700
  ...It would be > best to tap the power from the battery feed to the fuse box and use a good > fuse set up for...