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Re: # warning buzzer for turn signal and parking lights left on
Historical mailing list - T.M.
Fri, 3 Oct 2003 14:17:31 -0400
...That's what I meant when I said "y connector". >That will work in the old fuse box anyway. I've got an 1990...
Re: 86 Vanagon Fuse Box
Historical mailing list - Donald Long
Fri, 25 Jul 2003 15:22:49 +0000
...2) I'm almost positive the radiator fan ran from the get-go (war talk) of new fuse box installation. a) I removed fuse...
Re: Cc please Re: Testing for power draw on battery?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 3 Apr 2005 22:41:17 -0700
...Remove all the fuses from your fuse panel. At this point you should have 0 amps or darn close to it - switch to mA...
Blower motor balance
Historical mailing list - Tom C
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 13:58:48 -0500
...I know that circuit is a bit weak, I’ve heard people running their wipers on high and the fan melting the fuse. I...
Re: Bentley Wiring Diagrams, was other stuff.
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Mon, 24 Sep 2012 18:06:44 -0700
...That problem with the running light wire to fuse S2 pulling off has come up here before. The wire is just a little shorter...
Broken Oil Pressure gauge/sender?
Historical mailing list - Ry
Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:23:15 -0500
I was wiring up my new VDO volt gauge and accidentally shorted the (+) feed to my oil pressure gauge(popping a fuse) I finished...
Random wire... Ugh.
Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:51:30 +0000
So as I'm installing my secondary battery kit last night, I had to pull out the fuse panel on my '88 Westy camper...
Re: Upgrade 89 Headlight to 100/80W
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Tue, 24 Aug 2004 09:26:17 -0700
Vince S <gipsyflies@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > I will add the relay and the change the fuse size for the increased > current. Don't overfuse...
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...
Re: Fuse Size: Aux battery to fuse block
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Thu, 10 Aug 2017 13:31:43 -0700
...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: ignition woes
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 16 Mar 2005 18:54:38 -0500
...The 25 amp fuse is for the radiator fan and it is common for the fuse and fuse to melt. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
Re: Be careful of making this mistake!
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Mon, 24 Jul 2000 01:43:25 EDT
...So, a fuse box cover is just unnecessary weight. If you don't believe me, ask the previous owner of my van. Rich
VW Wolfsburg Camper aircon problem
Historical mailing list - Jp
Wed, 31 Jan 2001 00:01:06 -0800
...We have been trying to locate the 50 amp aircon fuse but can't find it. Where it's located? I have a 91...
"Relayed" Headlights Out-drama over
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sun, 30 Mar 2003 16:37:46 -0700
...It was only the fuses....if I put a little p-butter and preserves (raspberry) on 'em, they'd be just like my morning...
Re: Beeping Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Fri, 17 Jan 2003 16:23:30 -0500
Er, do you still have the seat belt relay installed? This is a relay (at the top of the fusebox on my 91) that...
headlight relay installation - problems with fuse block
Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
Tue, 25 May 2004 08:34:46 -0500
...The four un-used spare male spade terminals on the back of my fuse block DO NOT have 12 volts across them. There is...
Re: AC cutting out momentarily
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Sat, 13 Aug 2011 11:11:51 -0400
...A while = back the original fuse got so hot that it basically melted the plastic holder = so I replaced it with a resettable fuse...
Re: Tips for cleaning up wiring under dash
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 23:35:48 -0400
...Dennis, recommended to me to consider my next fuse box to go behind the glove box. Not sure how that would work for you...
Re: Need Help with Headlights
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 9 Jan 2012 18:02:47 -0500
That FLAPS yellow fuse tester was probably working just fine. When you lose a common ground for things that get feed from multiple sources...
Headlight Upgrade: New Circuit and Switch?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 15 Nov 2010 11:36:34 -0800
...Added work aside, is there anything inherently wrong or illegal, about doing this? Would I "simply" tap into 30 where it enters pre fuse...
Re: Inoperative front blower issue.
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:15:00 -0500
...I am wondering if there is a hidden fuse to the >motor I should be looking for; the fuses in the fuse box and...
Re: All accessories on aux batt
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Mon, 3 Aug 2009 20:33:12 -0700
...Remove the fuse and put a male spade on >> the end of the wire and plug that spade into either the top or bottom...
Re: rear wiper inop
Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
Sat, 1 Jul 2006 11:46:05 -0400
...it is located in fuse box right above the fuses, about the size of pager, there are several of them if you are familiar...
Re: successful 2000 mile road trip
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:20:00 -0800
You should check the main panel fuse #1 first, 30 amp. The radiator switches need this fuse to run the fan but the A...
Re: Ampacity was Re: Headlight Upgrade Double Check (fuses)
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Thu, 25 Oct 2012 07:44:24 -0700
...Just kidding, I really don't use 50 amp fuses and #18 in everything, really I don't.
tools for cutting off fused rusted exhaust bolts????
Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
Fri, 8 Dec 2000 18:24:42 -0800
Hi I'm trying to install a new muffler and have 2 real stubborn fused bolts. what do listmembers like to use to get...
Re: A twist on dual-battery configurations
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 20 Dec 2001 21:58:34 -0500
...Quite right -- just like the (larger) fuse that would be in a heavier-gauge arrangement. :) david -- David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws.prserv.net...
Re: Adding Just a Tach?
Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
Thu, 20 Dec 2001 00:52:27 +0800
...I connected the 12 volt lead to the "P" terminal on the rear of the fuse block, and the ground wire to the multi...
Running the interior lights and radio to my second battery
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Thu, 16 May 2002 16:35:33 -0400
...Now I want to pull out fuses 7 and 8 (interior lights and radio on an 80), splice into the wires, install an inline...
Wiper Fuse Blows
Historical mailing list - Jesse King
Sat, 19 Oct 2002 18:53:37 -0400
...If I switch to either of the other two constant speeds the fuse blows. Couldn't find anything in the archives. Anyone had a...
Re: Help!! Funny Idle, Engine Stops
Historical mailing list - phil cain
Fri, 11 Apr 2003 10:10:22 -0700
Craig, Start at the coil and work back to the fuse panel and from the panel to the ignition switch. Tighten all of the...
<No subject>
Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
Fri, 3 Jun 2005 14:27:51 -0400
...Now instead of hooking it up directly to the battery via a fuse, is it possible to hook it up directly to the alternator...
Re: gray/white wire behind fuse box
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Thu, 24 Oct 2002 12:57:22 +0200
...gray/white wire behind fuse box > I pulled my fuse box recently to install headlight relays which > arrived recently from Frank Condelli (and yes...
Re: Bosch and Hella H4 Lights
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 14 Nov 1999 10:09:24 -0800
...On my Syncro I ran some 6ga wire to a car audi fuse panel that I mounted just above the Vanagon fuse panel. From...
Re: Air Con fuse/s
Historical mailing list - Neil2
Fri, 5 Aug 2016 17:07:43 -0700
...In my '90 Westy the 50a (?) aluminum strip fuse was behind a removable enclosure of the rear cabinet in the rear section. It was...
Re: Battery dead AGAIN!!!!
Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
Sat, 28 Apr 2007 16:45:39 -0500
...If it has, investigate the items powered by that fuse. If it hasn't, put that fuse back, pick another fuse, and pull it...
Re: tell me about water at fuse panel 85 westy
Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
Wed, 8 Aug 2018 15:57:38 -0500
...I > remember some posts about this way back but can someone tell me where this > water enters to get down to the fuse area...
Re: A/C condensor cooling fan not working...'89 GL
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 31 Aug 2001 15:49:58 -0400
...I checked the 30amp fuse in the fuse box, checked the 50amp fuse terminals, eyeballed the stage 3 relay, can't find the stage...
Re: 2nd battery relays & the Hella in particular
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 13 Dec 2001 15:46:11 -0500
...That would explain your blowing fuses. The smaller wires act to limit the current flowing through the circuit. I have not yet seen it...
Re: Installing a 1000W converter
Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
Mon, 26 Jun 2006 18:21:42 +0000
...Installing a 1000W converter > > > I'm using AMG type fuses and holders for my inverter, converter > > and 3 batteries. The AMG type fuse is...
Re: Aux battery, install location
Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
Thu, 8 May 2008 12:04:51 -0700
...I also hooked up the radio to this > fuse. > > This required moving this #12 wire at fuse panel to another > appropriate connection at fuse...
Re: fridge fan fuse
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Mon, 5 Jul 1999 20:46:37 -0700
...Yes you can just pull the fuse behind the driver's seat. Shouldn't hurt a thing. Or you could plug your battery into...
Re: '85 vanagon fuse #14 - again
Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:59:43 -0700
BenT Syncro wrote: > On Jun 23, 2010, at 10:51 AM, "Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"" > <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >> With the fuse removed...
Square Headlight/Relay
Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
Mon, 27 Mar 2000 20:57:34 -0500
...I did look at my fuse holder and there is a row on the top of what looks like relays. If they are relays...
Re: Oil Pressure LED Missing!
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:21:23 -0400
...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: Fixed dash lights, not certain how.
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 15 Dec 2016 13:00:27 -0800
...I checked light operation while fuse panel was lowered but did not check them after re-attaching the fuse panel. I'm suspecting a...
Re: Another D15 connector failure example- The fix!
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Sun, 27 Feb 2022 17:24:56 -0600
...Many American vehicles > use > > a fuse link or other device at the main battery-starter connection to > > protect most everything except the starter itself...
Re: headlight switch mystery, help!
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Fri, 25 Jun 1999 19:10:51 +0200
...From here, the 56a and 56b runs to the fuse box, where each lead is split in two, with one fuse for each light...
Re: Cigarette Lighter
Historical mailing list - vw woody
Wed, 9 Apr 2014 12:09:29 -0500
...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Hi Woody. > > What year Vanagon again? > > There should be an OEM connector between wire from fuse box and > various loads...
Re: Tracing Electrical fault in Coach battery system?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 5 Nov 2007 09:58:33 -0800
...Tracing Electrical fault in Coach battery system? > Don: > > Remove all the fuses in your fuse block for the coach > battery and then use your...
Re: shop near yellowstone MT?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
Mon, 31 May 2004 14:34:16 EDT
...Is is possible some fuses have blown or has theat already been checked? If the fuses are OK, A temporary fix could be to...
Re: Front Blower... resistor?
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Tue, 19 Sep 2006 17:05:34 -0400
Doug, I'd say that if you are blowing the fuse, the problem is not the resistor, it's likely to be a frozen...
Re: '87 Driver headlight out...or not?
Historical mailing list - Aaron
Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:36:05 -0800
...Yes, there are four fuses for the > headlights. > Most likely you just need a bulb. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
Re: 12 V. Position Fridge problem (120 V. solved)
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Thu, 28 Sep 2000 14:38:47 -0700
...just put a good fuse in one at a time and see which one allows the LED panel to light up... the other one...
Re: [WetWesties] Multimeter help UPDATE-77 Westy
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Sat, 22 Oct 2011 13:00:32 -0700
...And you might not have pulled all the fuses, there are some buried above the fuse block. And don't forget the fuses for...
Re: Mystery Missing Relay
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Fri, 23 May 2003 21:07:37 -0700
...Page 97.244 of latest Bentley driver's seat heater control unit and just to the left is it's fuse Mark "Loren A...
Re: Another one of those grounding issues
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 30 Oct 2016 10:10:36 -0700
...Alistair > On Oct 30, 2016, at 10:02 AM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > > A suggestion - and a project! Behind the fuse and...
Re: 1991 Westy - Does Bentley describe relays on fuse panel?
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Mon, 19 Oct 2020 19:44:52 -0600
...along the top of the fuse panel. > > Of course, I didn't take a photo of the fuse panel before I started. > > I swear...
Re: No High Beams
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:15:32 EDT
...Both fuses 9 and 10 were blown. I guess those little 10 amp fuses don't like the bigger lamps I have in both...
Re: Fridge Burned fuse & switch
Historical mailing list - Jim
Thu, 14 Aug 2003 16:56:59 -0700
...I took out my van's fridge today > and I noticed two things: #1) The fuse (White one, > behind drivers left hip) appears burned...