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• parting out 88 wolfs
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Rueb
  Sun, 7 Mar 2004 17:10:20 EST
  ...cluster looks good and fuse box with all relays. this van does not have power windows or cruise. has p/mirrors but not sure...
• Instrument Cluster Woes
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Wed, 15 Feb 2006 08:41:04 -0800
  ...Is this more likely a headlight switch failure? Or perhaps ground problems in the fuse box? Or the voltage regulator issue? thx!
• Re: Electrical Fire in the Engine Bay
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:27:48 -0400
  ...electronics box on the left side of the engine bay that has the two relays in it. The insulation was melted and fused on...
• Re: Tracking down alternator D+ circuit.
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:45:41 -0700
  Did you check the fuses in the small black box on the 'B' pillar, behind the driver's seat? One of those is for...
• Paging a 1988 Syncro Owner
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sun, 17 Jul 2005 18:27:49 -0700
  ...http://www.roadhaus.com/Tires/TirePSIByYear.htm This sticker can be found on the left side just above your fuse box on most vehicles...
• Re: Aux Battery Suggestions for under Drivers seat
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Mon, 18 Mar 2013 07:22:51 -0700
  ...I drilled one large hole for the cables through the kitchen cabinet into the box under the driver's seat, which I use as...
• Auxiliary Battery Madness (looong)
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 10 Mar 1999 17:27:26 -0800
  ...in the small spaces of the battery box.) Fuses: I special ordered the Bussmann Maxi Blade Fuse (Max-60) through Kragen and installed it...
• auxiliary battery madness... long
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Thu, 1 Jul 1999 16:01:28 -0700
  ...in the small spaces of the battery box.) Fuses: I special ordered the Bussmann Maxi Blade Fuse (Max-60) through Kragen and installed it...
• auxiliary battery research, long....
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Thu, 2 Sep 1999 10:08:46 -0700
  ...in the small spaces of the battery box.) Fuses: I special ordered the Bussmann Maxi Blade Fuse (Max-60) through Kragen and installed it...
• Aux. battery & accessories installation report (long)
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Tue, 20 Apr 1999 21:59:30 EDT
  ...Single fuse holder for a blade-type auto fuse, a couple of dollars from Radio Shack. Multi-fuse panel for blade-type auto fuses...
• Re: Throttle Idle RPM question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 1 Oct 2009 17:21:30 -0700
  ...Pull each fuse out of the fuse box, clean the contacts on the fuse and push it back into the fuse box. Pull it...
• Need Help diagnosing a Non-starting '86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Thu, 24 Sep 2015 22:01:56 -0500
  ...and check for voltage at the fuse block and at the terminal in the engine compartment black box. Hopefully I will have access to...
• Re: Ampacity was Re: Headlight Upgrade Double Check (fuses)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:56:33 -0700
  ...I will run supply wires along floor to area behind glove box. Would install new relays/fuses there. I'd cut a gap in...
• Re: Dashboard fan in 86 syncro vibrating badly...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 3 Jul 2009 12:54:30 -0500
  ...This is also a fine time to clean the grounds on the circular ground block above the fuse box and replace any old switches...
• Re: Where's the Color Code?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 12:44:37 EDT
  On the body colored sheet metal beneath the left hand side of the dash below the fuse box. Mine is on a white paper...
• Re: common electrical problems in vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:59:13 +0000
  ...Ground Cluster - under dash, left/driver side, > above fuse box. > push-on connectors become corroded/dirty > and fail to make consistent electrical contact. > > 2...
• Re: Dual Battery Installation Instructions on Ebay
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 17:04:03 -0700
  ...This needs to be done carefully, because it is not fused. 2nd battery is connected to a fuse block, with a fused link (60A...
• repost: Auxiliary Battery Madness... long
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 14 Jun 2000 11:56:41 -0700
  ...in the small spaces of the battery box.) Fuses: I special ordered the Bussmann Maxi Blade Fuse (Max-60) through Kragen and installed it...
• Re: Cabin Lights, Sink et al
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 17 Aug 2000 17:48:20 -0700
  ...just make sure they are run to the same source in the aux batt box... Bill
• Dashboard fan in 86 syncro vibrating badly...
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 3 Jul 2009 09:37:03 -0800
  ...This is also a fine time to clean the grounds on the circular ground block above the fuse box and replace any old switches...
• Re: Question about front heater core removal... blower motor wires
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 15:36:08 -0800
  The silver box, Cruise control , control unit perhaps ? ( unless it's a an aux diesel heater control box, those are mounted there.) yeah, the...
• Re: Radiator Aux Cooling Fan 84 vs. 90
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Sat, 22 Aug 2015 19:57:26 -0400
  ...When same switch calls for high speed there is a relay above the fuse box. This relay brings power directly from the battery (own...
• Re: headlights with relay setup are inop
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Sun, 21 Jul 2013 16:36:43 -0700
  ...I would also Visually inspect for things like a main wire pulled off the back of the fuse box. Contrary to common practice..*The...
• Re: Lighter fuse is blowing
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 1 Nov 2021 21:23:16 -0400
  ...Recently I had to replace the fuse, which was a 25 amp. A few days >> later it blew again and this time I heard...
• Re: headlight on, no turn signals; parking lights on, fast turn signals
  Historical mailing list - Brian Keese
  Sat, 9 Feb 2013 11:26:33 -0500
  ...I didn't really do anything other than lowering the fuse box, wiggle and push everything down. I hope it lasts! Brian On Fri...
• Re: Tip for slow cranking
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 3 Jun 2013 23:39:43 -0500
  ...PM, "Alistair Bell" <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote: > Those hot feeds to fuse box often come off in the process when I pull the panel...
• Re: Need help on color!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:57:28 -0700
  ...just over the pedals, under that big beam > close to the fuse box. Driver side. > > It's an 85 Wekender Wolfsburg. > > Thanks, Ben > -- Jake...
• Re: BRIGHTER LIGHTS: install relays
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Fri, 6 Jul 2001 13:36:12 -0700
  ...With the above set up, the relays you use plug into the existing open sockets at the fuse box under the dash. I have...
• Re: Random wire... Ugh.
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:23:05 -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...
• Smiling Gods
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Fri, 12 Sep 2014 22:47:21 -0500
  ...Only problem there was wondering what a couple of bolts on the shifter box did. On top of all that, some things, well everything...
• Re: Parts for 89 Vanagon Camper Needed
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 26 Sep 2000 19:04:59 -0700
  ...designer) > > black plastic rear bumper > > mudflap > > right side black plastic airscoup > > fuse box cover > > radio antenna > > speedometer assembly > > right front wheel hub > > screen for...
• Re: I need advice/help - Elecrical
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 6 Feb 2005 14:02:10 -0700
  ...switch with a known good one, no good. > All fuses in box are OK, and wiring up front looks good. > Installed an ECU set...
• Re: Bus Depot auxillary battery hook up kit #1738-cant figure it out
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Tue, 27 Sep 2005 15:39:00 -0700
  ...positive post of the battery, run 2 > wires to the westy fuse box.That is a total of 3 wires held onto the post...
• AW: Need help on color!
  Historical mailing list - Christoph Boltze
  Mon, 10 Mar 2008 21:14:53 +0100
  ...located just over the pedals, under that big beam close to the fuse box. Driver side. It's an 85 Wekender Wolfsburg. Thanks, Ben
• Re: Headlight Upgrade: New Circuit and Switch?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:07:10 -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: Attn: Electrical Gurus! (I searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Mon, 2 Apr 2007 01:55:45 -0400
  ...they used round pins (european models) in large plastic connectors to plug into the back of the fuse box. the pin associated with the...
• Re: Riddle me this about Vanagon dash wiring gremlin
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 1 Jan 2016 09:16:24 -0500
  ...From the factory the grounds from each light travel all the way to a connection point above the fuse box. Both wires are actually...
• Fw: Auxiliary Battery Madness (looong)
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sat, 3 Apr 1999 18:13:15 -0800
  ...in the small spaces of the battery box.) > >Fuses: >I special ordered the Bussmann Maxi Blade Fuse (Max-60) through Kragen and >installed it...
• Re: Electrical Help nEEDED - 90' Carat
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Fri, 18 May 2007 12:30:36 -0500
  ...Dome light works, radio works, I think the Lighter >> works - no dash lights - any ideas? > > Check fuse S20 as if it was blown you...
• Re: Engine died, ecu quick look
  Historical mailing list - Scott Quinnett
  Sun, 29 Mar 2020 20:07:42 -0600
  ...My first guess with what I've rend, would be the ECU? If that's the not the case, Pull the fuse box and...
• Re: Engine Died
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 30 Mar 2020 16:12:03 -0400
  ...red 50 wire in junction box would take a long path back through > 1.0 wire to fuse panel, then ignition switch 50 then...
• Just some annoyances..
  Historical mailing list - Gordon Mah
  Thu, 14 Jul 2016 10:21:39 -0700
  ...1) What options are out there to add night lighting to the gear box area, either from above or below? At night it is...
• stereo wiring
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 02:18:03 -0400
  ...Thanks to my multimeter, and a new box of 15 amp fuses (doh!), I've located the battery lead, but it appears to be...
• Re: heater switch failure prone?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 28 Dec 2004 19:16:57 -0600
  ...Possibly a fuse in line could improve and reduce the failure rate of the switch but the blower motor will need to be replaced...
• Starting Problems
  Historical mailing list - Dave Chameides
  Sun, 5 Dec 2004 19:18:37 -0800
  ...inline fuse which seemed fine, so I�m assuming it�s the relay. I also checked the other red leads in the box and...
• Re: Fuel & Temp gauge full scale
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 3 May 2016 19:34:17 -0700
  ...I pulled the fuse box down and >> ditzeled with fuses and relays until I noticed the ground wire loose. >> Reattached ground wire and had...
• Re: Intermittent no start problem solved
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 18 May 2014 11:56:16 -0700
  ...The heater system has two fuses and a big relay in that box which made the box even more of a rats nest than...
• Re: Headlight question (ignition "lock")
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 12:05:33 -0500
  ...and a three hole cigar lighter power tap into the Westy fuse box, added a toggle switch to control the fresh water pump, and...
• Re: Blower motor balance
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sat, 12 Mar 2022 20:04:32 +0100
  ...Maybe I’ll > pull the air box again just to double check the blower motor since I’m in > there. Was trying to avoid...
• Re: Alternator question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 26 Mar 2011 18:35:06 -0400
  ...But *also* the wire at track 45 dives into the fuse/relay panel on plug C, comes out on plug A at track 44...
• "stella" no sound,no start
  Historical mailing list - hugo lerner
  Tue, 1 Feb 2000 13:26:33 -0700
  ...i proceeded to look at the fuse box and i jingled with the relays and tried starting stella again and she started. did i...
• Re: Another D15 connector failure example- The fix!
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 28 Feb 2022 19:50:56 -0700
  ...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: radiator fan relay
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Sun, 19 Oct 2003 13:17:27 -0700
  ...For some reason I thought that the > relay > > > was > > > > located in the fuse box??? When I look there > and > > > > pull the relays one at...
• Strange wire in harness? Stretch update
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Sun, 1 Nov 1998 18:05:09 -0800
  ...wire that is unconnected at the fuse box as well as at the back in the junction box near the left tailight. In Bentley...
• Battery Woahs Part II
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
  Fri, 3 Jul 2015 15:09:11 -0700
  ...pop come from the fuse box. I looked, but did not see anything obvious and did not pull every fuse to see what shorted...
• Re: Electrical Mystery solved
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 11 Jun 2025 20:30:09 -0400
  ...He solved the problem. > > Hint, he noticed that if he tapped the fuse box the signal behavior would change. Sometimes start to work normally...
• multi prong connector removal tool
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:26:10 -0800
  ...use the recovered "pig-tails" to add circuits to my van fuse box. Yes, I could have bought some new connectors (I have some...
• black wires from ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Sat, 4 Apr 1998 11:48:33 -0500
  I was installing an el cheapo starter kill alarm yesterday that hooks into "the black wire from the ignition switch to the fuse box...
• Re: Headlight relay kits
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 22 Jan 2016 07:46:53 -0500
  ...the fuse holder and then routed up to the front headlite area. As I recall this involved drilling holes thru the battery box and...
• Re: Rear fog lights
  Historical mailing list - Blaine Bachman
  Mon, 9 Aug 1999 19:30:23 EDT
  ...green-stripe wire in the rear harness termination box and up by the fuse box. Neither end was connected to anything. Could this be...