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• Re: Cigarette Lighter
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 9 Apr 2014 10:07:58 -0700
  ...What year Vanagon again? There should be an OEM connector between wire from fuse box and various loads. Bentely shows connector having red wires...
• Re: Directionals work, flashers don't, 1991 Subie Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:11:49 -0500
  ...11/27/2024 10:52:23 AM �Sorry, 1991 emergency flasher fuse #4, from left end. Mark ��� On Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 06...
• Re: rear wiper dead, '91 GL
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:56:59 -0500
  ...If you remove the motor and see a bunch of carbon dust and fused wiring, you'll know... hope it's a fuse. -- John...
• Re: Brake light circuit current with trailer, WAS: Re: No High Beams
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:05:50 -0700
  You're right -- it's unclear whether the problem is fixed, or what the problem was that caused the fuses to pop. There are...
• Re: I need advice/help - Elecrical
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Feb 2005 16:11:19 -0500
  The power for the ignition and the ECU goes from the ignition switch, into a connector at the fuse box, then out through another...
• Radiator Fan problem solved - solution enclosed
  Historical mailing list - Bill Transue
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 16:24:45 -0700
  ...I broke out the Bentley's and figured I'd check all the relays and fuses one more time. In looking at the Bentley...
• RE: 87 Wolfs. Power Door Locks.
  Historical mailing list - Suniga, Durby
  Tue, 1 Apr 1997 11:23:18 -0800
  ...All I found were a panel where relays are connected and 2 fuses. Going from left to right, a 25Amp & 10Amp fuse. If I...
• Re: Diesel engine help needed (little or NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Tue, 18 Sep 2001 10:47:02 -0400
  ...One > relay WAAAAAAAAAAAY up did have a fuse on the end of it, a 25A fuse, and I > assumed this to be #16. It...
• Re: Headlight Relay - Do I Really Need A New Feed?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 21 Aug 2005 16:44:45 -0500
  Lots of Vanagons with A/C have an add on two fuse extension block that has an extra fuse location. You also get the...
• Re: 91 15A fuse Radio and clock
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 19:24:11 -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...
• Pla-Cool Air Cooler?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 03 Apr 1996 14:46:36 -0800
  ...above the battery, an empty fuse holder. I popped a 15 amp fuse in, went into the bus and turned the Pla-Cool on...
• Re: A/C not blowing cold
  Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 20:40:16 -0700
  ...I remembered that someone had mentioned fuses behind the cabinet. I thought, why not look, fuses are easy and cheap. Sure enough, after I...
• another westy wirng question
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Tue, 8 Jun 2004 15:19:20 -0400
  hey all, okay back up, i have a 90 westy interior in my 87 syncro, i have the little black fuse box that is...
• Re: Is there a way to test the heater fan>
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 24 Oct 2010 15:53:52 -0400
  ...I think I might run new wires Bob, that's what the fuse is for -- to protect the wiring. If it's still flexible...
• Aux. Wire/Battery Install Pics/Notes
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:45:22 -0700
  ...Click on the slide show to view scintillating comments. <grin> http://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/AuxBatteryWireInstall# I still need to install a proper fuse...
• Heavy Rain...and a leak down behind the fuse box...any suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 10:17:04 -0700
  ...It is raining like hell today and I noticed a leak trickling from somewhere behind the fuse box. I can't see anything on...
• Re: Flaky fuel gauge
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Jan 1996 16:19:14 -0500
  ...The wire was connected to a short wire coming from the fuse block as well as to the wire leading to the fuel tank...
• Re: problems...fridge on 12 v
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 6 Jun 2008 09:48:59 -0700
  ...But, on the earlier >> models, (80-81 IIRC) the fridge relay is located on the fridge itself >> and is POST fuse. So fuse could...
• Re: Where to start when signal lights don't work?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 27 Oct 2022 22:47:08 -0400
  ...I waited for my wife for this fuse change because unless I disconnect the battery I almost always manage to short the new fuse...
• '81 westy fridge fuse holder
  Historical mailing list - danny ~
  Thu, 28 Jan 1999 23:47:48 PST
  ...two people have said that there is something (a fuse holder?) either below or behind the drivers seat, which i have yet to find...
• Re: Fuse Size: Aux battery to fuse block
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 10 Aug 2017 16:45:49 +0000
  ...Aux battery to fuse block Thanks a bunch DH for that Info ~ In looking @ those, this one showed > Victron Energy Cyrix-ct http://shop...
• Re: Fuse Size: Aux battery to fuse block
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 10 Aug 2017 21:38:25 +0000
  ...Aux battery to fuse block The wiring diagram for the 7601 shows 2 wiring options, one for "engines with combined alternator and starter wires...
• Re: Battery Circuit Breaker
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 14:09:23 EST
  Bill; You have a good point.There exist a "fuseable link" which you could experiment with. I do not have any experience with them...
• Re: Propex 1600 blowing fuses
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Thu, 11 Nov 2021 10:35:01 -0700
  ...Propex 1600 blowing fuses I can now bring some closure to this thread. The motor repair was successful and after a bench test I...
• Re: Air Con fuse/s
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 5 Aug 2016 01:18:59 -0400
  ...Air Con fuse/s Location? Tips? Warnings? Please/thanks! -- Neil2 '82 Diesel Westfalia (Ducky) '86 Vanagon (SaVannah) '08 170" 2500 Mega Roof Sprinter (Moby...
• Re: 86 Vanagon intermittently shuts off at speed
  Historical mailing list - Shelby Brumelle
  Fri, 26 Mar 1999 19:05:29 GMT
  ...The problem was cured by a suggestion made by the BCAA tow truck operator to replace the fuses. All fuses passed a continuity check...
• my radiator fan running without a fuse!
  Historical mailing list - Fuzzy :philippe
  Fri, 4 May 2007 11:01:00 -0700
  less than a minute after I started my '87 vanagon 2.1L, the radiator fan came on (even if I took out the fuse...
• Re: Fuse Size: Aux battery to fuse block
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 10 Aug 2017 09:53:55 -0600
  ...Aux battery to fuse block > > So for an Aux Batt SetUp, Is this the ACR to get or is there something > > Better &or More...
• Re: 5 amp fuse?
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:44:13 -0800
  You can see the 5 amp fuse on Bentley diagram page 97.167 I think the connector is likely T3 on page 97.175...
• Re: German for "fuse"?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 13 May 2012 11:48:50 -0700
  Using Bablefish to translate "fuse" I get "Sicherung" "Ich m�chte f�nf acht Ampere Sicherung bitte." ;^) On Sun, May 13, 2012 at 11...
• Re: Mullendore port help
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 4 Oct 2011 23:41:54 -0400
  ...It had a 25A fuse, which was supposed to be 30 according >to Bentley. I put in a 30A and it is back running...
• Re: cig lighter light?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Tue, 7 May 2002 13:14:41 -0500
  ...The in-line fuse you add should be a 15 amp fuse. Put the in-line fuse near the battery. I did this on...
• Re: Calling Aux Battery / Wiring Experts...82 Air cooled Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 6 Jun 2007 10:02:34 -0700
  IF wiring was set up as per an 81, wouldn't there be a 16A fuse (S4) required between supply and fridge? Is this...
• Road Trip problems
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Fri, 3 Jun 2016 17:51:11 -0500
  ...I have power to both sides of the fuse, ignition on or off. The fuse and holder next to it seems to have no...
• Re: Cooling fan not coming on
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 23 Apr 2016 14:44:49 -0400
  The high speed fan uses a relay on the fuse box. Don’t remember the fuse number. Check fuse 1 also. Can also be...
• 1991 vanagon - Auxiliary Battery wiring upgrade - completed project
  Historical mailing list - KevinPGilleran
  Mon, 13 Jan 2014 14:57:00 -0800
  ...Fuses installed in the drivers battery compartment protect new #6 awg wire at aux battery side with two Blue Seas MAXI fuse holders and...
• Re: (no vanagon content) help to find GTI Fuel pump relay
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 22:32:45 -0800
  It should be above the fuse panel - it should be the only relay with a fuse on the top of it. David Marshall Fast...
• Re: short circuit
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 21 Jun 2001 00:03:20 -0700
  John, There are two fuses for the blowers and a 50 amp fusible link as well. Some, including me, have had this fusible link...
• Re: Hot A/C Wire
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:41:23 -0500
  That sounds like it may be a good idea to protect future melts...but since the fuse is only 50 amp---i'm gonna...
• Re: Found my Syncro project.
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Mon, 8 Jun 2009 15:58:05 -0400
  Brnedan, Sounds like an issue at the ground clusters behind the fuse block. Common problem, windshield leaks on them. The big brown wires are...
• Westy wiring and water pumps revisited
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 20:29:40 -0800
  ...Water pump in tank? Water pump under sink? If in tank, two fuses on the b-pillar? If under sink, one fuse under driver...
• fuse panel on an '85
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 18 Oct 1999 11:31:07 -0700
  ...I went to the fuse panel and found that #8 fuse ran that light so I hooked the hot side of that to the...
• Re: headlight bulb question... One more...
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 15:44:13 -0800
  ...I would leave the 10A fuses in place until they blew (if they ever did). Fuses are sized to protect the wiring, I would...
• Re: Stereo
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 9 Sep 2008 08:46:37 -0700
  ...the 12v supply to retain settings goes to fuse 7 or 8. (dome light circuit I think that it's 8. Most wires on...
• Re: Therein, lies a tale.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 10 Mar 2013 09:44:11 -0500
  ...Go add oil to engine. > > Sounds like your most important datum right now is the location of > the fuse...horizontal, on the upper edge...
• Re: fan blowing fuse
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 9 May 2000 12:09:27 -0400
  ...fan blowing fuse The 20 amp fuse for the front/dash fan in my 1990 Westfalia blows every time I turn the fan on...
• Re: problems with high beams
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 2 Oct 2003 14:37:41 -0400
  Check your fuses and then your grounds. Try turning the fuses if these are not blown. Sometimes those jelly bean type fuses lose contact...
• Re: another westy wirng question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 9 Jun 2004 06:42:35 -0700
  ...when i do, do i need > another fuse block to wire everything in? how do i go about this if i only > have the...
• Re: fuse request
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 8 Aug 2015 21:20:49 -0400
  ...I’m told the fuse was Red. Can someone able to read the book or familiar with the 85 westfalia set up let me...
• Re: Battery Woahs Part II
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
  Sat, 4 Jul 2015 12:38:19 -0700
  ...To be sure, the archives, or the samba (search crazyvwvanman) > should have info for your model year on which spot that new fused wire...
• Need Fuse box help
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 13 Oct 1999 09:49:20 -0700
  ...Anyway, I guess because they thought there was an alarm in the van all the relays in the fuse panel were pulled. I can...
• Re: [Re: [A/C 50 amp fuse?]]
  Historical mailing list - d t
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 09:35:02 MDT
  ...Good luck in finding those automatic fuses... cheers, T-man ____________________________________________________________________ Get free email and a permanent address at http://www.netaddress.com/?N=1
• Question @ Front Heater/Blower Fan
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Sun, 21 Jul 2002 08:46:50 -0700
  ...For some time the front heater/blower in my 90 Carat has been blowing the fuse. I replaced the switch...still blows the fuse...
• Re: Quick and dirty headlight buzzer for 2.1l
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 9 Apr 2015 06:00:57 -0500
  ...Insert the copper on the positive lead > partway into the S20 socket and plug the fuse back in so the copper > is trapped between...
• Re: Electrical Question -Hazards/Parking Lights
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 9 May 2002 15:20:53 -0400
  ...In fact S9 is also the fuse that supplies the flashers on the early ones. david -- David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws.prserv.net...
• central door lock issues
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 22:08:34 EST
  ...I found a used actuator that ohms out and want to locate the fuse that Bently mentions (20 amp). Is this an inline fuse...
• Re: Electrical questions. Radiator fan circuit from 85 Vanagon into 81 air cooled Westy.
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:40:22 -0500
  ...What I found interesting was the tiny ground it use by the fuse panel, I added a second at the fan. I also noticed...
• Re: RE : sink pump mystery - 1981 westy
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 08:34:04 -0700
  ...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: alternator upgrade
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 25 Jan 1999 07:55:33 EST
  Bill; The route current takes from the alternator is first to the starter then to the battery and finally the fuse block. The link...
• Re: Interior lights out
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Wed, 3 Sep 2014 16:35:17 -0700
  ...Looks like my #3 fuse is OK at the fuse block under the dash. I don't know where else to look. Anyone have...