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• Re: A/C Fans 2nd and 3rd ?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:34:24 -0500
  ...c on, > the wire from the alt to the a/c fuse box in C pillar really heats up. Just > wondering how hot is...
• Re: water leak underneath dash when it rains
  Historical mailing list - Brian Isherwood
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 15:34:09 +0000
  ...I see water dripping off my fuse box underneath the left > side on drivers side. I don't see water coming out anywhere else...
• Re: how to find a short
  Historical mailing list - Jack Newton
  Sat, 26 Jul 1997 14:19:32 +1000
  ...If it's higher go to the fuse box and take out fuse #1 and check the amperage on the m/meter (a leakage...
• Re: Hissing relays-solved!
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 18 Jun 2011 14:34:48 -0400
  ...What happened was the battery shifted in the battery > box and crushed the glass in-line fuse that goes to the headlight > relay setup...
• Re: Short Question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 11 May 2010 19:29:31 -0500
  ...sure if this means a wire, or an internal buss in fuse box) > > Bottom line, you only want + from the aux battery going to...
• fridge - no run on 12v, gas :-(
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Prescott
  Mon, 9 Aug 1999 15:45:56 EDT
  ...the fuses behind the seat, fiddling with different temp settings, etc, to no avail. Any ideas? I've cleaned the burn box and everything...
• Re: Power plans and questions
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 18:14:23 -0600
  ...A larger wire should be run from the alternator to > the > fuse box and high power accessories. Some people add additional > wiring > to the...
• Re: Power plans and questions
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 15:04:24 -0800
  ...Westy is actually feed from the front fuse box. Fuse #3 I > think. The two fuses near the sink cabinet are for the refrigerator...
• Re: Question about front heater core removal... blower motor wires
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 22:11:35 -0600
  ...Until these wires! > > > > Also, what is the tall silver electronic box that bracket to the > > crossmember > > behind the blove box and just to the...
• Micro flashlight--just have to share this
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 22 Feb 2014 18:11:51 -0600
  ...I want one in the fridge, the glove box, engine compartment, fuse area, you name it. Check these out, they are just great. Jim
• Re: Ignition Switch Mystery Continues...anybody out there????
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 23 Jun 2004 13:12:08 -0400
  ...start the Van I hear a >single click from in the Fuse Box. (The starter is >not turning over etc) > >Does the 2.1...
• Fw: Deep cycle battery - 85 Home Made Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 22:57:35 -0400
  ...I'm not planning to put the battery under the driver's seat but behind the passenger seat in a box which will have...
• Re: [WetWesties] More electric drama.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 14 Jul 2018 14:12:52 -0700
  ...pin connectors in the > junction box in the engine compartment and check that out. Still blows the > fuse. So I am not sure where...
• Paint code for 89 Carat "Bluestar"
  Historical mailing list - Ray Brubaker
  Mon, 13 Aug 2012 21:40:51 -0400
  ...The label near the fuse/relay box that has the paint code is missing. The label under the drivers seat doesn't appear to...
• Coolant level ligh relay
  Historical mailing list - Lund
  Sat, 18 May 1996 22:03:28 -0700 (PDT)
  ...But where is the mounting location? It was'nt right above the fuse block. i spent about 30 minutes paging through the Bentley manual...
• Hooking up auxilliary battery (when relay is present)
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 04 Sep 1996 20:21:13 -0700
  ...Disconnect the 2 red wires leading from the fuse box behind the drivers seat from the relay terminals. These wires lead to your fridge...
• Re: "stella" no sound,no start
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Tue, 1 Feb 2000 17:49:31 -0600
  ...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: electrical troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 31 Jul 2003 10:29:50 -0700
  ...Drop the fuse box and give it a lookover. The nostart may or maynot be related. Do you hear the fuel pump running? If...
• Re: installing power mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Fri, 19 Mar 2004 11:33:28 -0800
  btw, do you have a fuse box for an 86 you want to unload to me? m --- JordanVw@aol.com wrote: > In a message...
• Re: Random Compatibility Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:41:46 -0600
  ...The only important thing it's lacking is the > later style fuse bax with blade type fuses. > > scott > www.turbovans.com > > > On 11/20...
• Re: Radiator Aux Cooling Fan 84 vs. 90
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 22 Aug 2015 20:09:38 -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: More electric drama.
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
  Tue, 17 Jul 2018 17:50:24 -0700
  ...pin connectors in the junction box in the engine compartment and check that out. Still blows the fuse. So I am not sure where...
• Re: Aircooled Heat inline fan?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 25 Oct 2002 00:11:31 -0500
  ...wire it off the battery > using a fuse > > of > > course or go through the fuse box? Also to make it a > recurculating system > do...
• Re: Help, GL wont start!
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 20:15:54 -0800
  ...When > looking at the fuse box, pull out the pump relay. Looking at the terminal > plugs in the fuse box, you will notice some...
• 2nd Battery Install
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Ralphs
  Tue, 20 May 2003 14:33:51 -0700
  ...Disconnect the 2 red wires leading from the fuse box behind the drivers seat from the relay terminals. These wires lead to your fridge...
• Re: Need Help diagnosing a Non-starting '86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Tue, 29 Sep 2015 07:42:06 -0700
  ...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: Blinkers not working???
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Sat, 1 Mar 2008 15:11:07 -0500
  ...checking the grounds at the made star ground rings by the fuse box. Nothing is unplugged. I also tried wiggling various grounds again. The...
• Re: No Start Scenario, burned out pin D15 !
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 13 Mar 2015 20:58:28 -0700
  ...The black wires have no fuse protection! Mark John Goubeaux wrote: > OK, So I pulled the main fuse panel and removed the "D" connector...
• Re: headlight relay - diagrams etc
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 20 Nov 2010 06:48:28 -0800
  ...I used the small aux fuse box from a 2000ish golf/beetle to distribute power to my "improvements" . This panel sat right on the...
• Re: Alternator not charging/ solenoid meltdown
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 19:23:57 -0500
  ...to a connector in the wiring box on the firewall, then to terminal E13 of the fuse/relay panel, then out terminal B1 to...
• Re: Battery dead AGAIN!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Mon, 30 Apr 2007 11:14:21 -0500
  ...If it is still there, start pulling fuses until you find it. > I also lost (major nuisance) one of the 4 little clips that...
• Re: common electrical problems in vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:05:38 +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: Headlight wiring for 80/100 bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 May 2010 09:34:47 -0400
  ...There are two red wires going from the positive post to the fuse box area. Guess what! One goes to the fuse box for...
• Re: Water and Battery LEDs dead - fix
  Historical mailing list - Burdett, Jean-Pierre
  Mon, 28 May 2007 13:47:53 -0400
  ...For some strange reason I can't locate the fuse box - it's supposed to be under the belt retractor at the base of...
• Tips, Laments, Rantings
  Historical mailing list - Hemrick Thomas TSgt AFTAC DOZA
  Tue, 27 May 2003 20:20:20 -0400
  ...Some of you may have heard of an electrical problem some vanagon's have and the mechanic will replace the fuse box. Some of...
• Re: Power mirror and lock maintenance?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 12 Aug 2007 12:10:47 -0700
  ...9) Nest step is to disconnect the wires from the fuse box. To accomplish this, you need to remove the fuse box cover. Unhook...
• Re: Overheating on '84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dave Fain
  Fri, 19 Sep 1997 06:08:20 -0600
  ...Here's another tip for Water Boxer owners. When I first bought mine, the fuse (#7) that feeds the radiator fan kept blowing, leaving...
• Re: Vanagon Tool Box
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 30 Jan 2004 11:52:28 -0500
  ...Crimp on connectors and >crimping tool, 8 oz ball peen hammer with handle shortened to fit in the >30 cal GI ammo box. Shop...
• Re: Dash removal for AC access
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:28:59 -0700
  ...I suggest start by removing instrument cluster, and glove box ( you know how it unhooks from the hingers when you get it pivoted down...
• Re: wet floor
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 27 Apr 2003 19:04:43 -0400
  ...around > the > > fuse box). Anyone else have this problem? It is a windshield seal in need > of > > replacement? > > > > Love, Light & Laughter, > > Jay > > NEW '87...
• Re: AC 3rd speed fan wiring
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:55:43 -0800
  ...On the AC wiring diagram and in vans wired for AC they call > the one in the fuse box #53 the 2nd and refer...
• Re: common electrical problems in vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:10:19 -0500
  ...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: Alternate to blocking diode
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Nov 1996 06:50:21 PST
  ...in the >passenger side >battery box i had added a battery blanket (works wonderfully) warmer >and >also wanted to add a charger to keep...
• Re: ENGINE STIL WON"T START
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Fri, 3 May 2002 09:49:35 -0400
  Is the battery good? Ground wires to check (on aircooled anyhow) - Ground strap in the battery box - Transmission to body ground, look for a...
• Re: stereo wiring
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 09:10:27 -0330
  ...Thanks to my multimeter, > and a new box of 15 amp fuses (doh!), I've located the battery lead, but > it appears to be...
• Fixed up! Re: What happened??
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Fri, 31 Oct 2003 11:56:50 -0800
  ...Thanks to the "outpouring" help that flooded my email box (two messages) which was plenty enough to make me do it. Zoltan ----- Original Message...
• Re: ECU POWER SUPPLY?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sun, 1 Feb 2004 13:13:58 -0800
  John, The small black box above the coil has two relays in it. One relay is for the fuel pump, the other is the...
• Re: 758227.jpg
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Tue, 25 Oct 2005 21:53:26 +0200
  ...like this relay kit over on the Samba.com, has the fuse box >>holder's, and it sure looks like they are factory VW...
• Re: Is there any way... Voltage Drop!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Sep 2001 00:52:10 -0400
  ...Add additional wire from the alternator the battery cable on the back of the starter and between the battery and the fuse box. Or...
• Re: Electrical Fire in the Engine Bay
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:12:41 -0500
  ...electronics box on the left > side of the engine bay that has the two relays in it. The insulation was > melted and fused on...
• cb installation (try # 2)
  Historical mailing list - Linda J. Bartnik
  16 Jun 96 23:12:11 EDT
  ...Found this connector on fuse 12, and plugged my cb in there. Ran ground to a bare metal point somewhere, replaced the fuse box...
• Re: Fw: Auxillary battery not charging
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 21 Sep 2000 07:48:55 -0700
  ...2 red wires from positive post of aux battery to fridge fuse box > > blue wire (in plastic sheath with red wire...comes from front...
• Re: Electrical upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 20:57:09 -0500
  ...My fix is to install#6 or #8 from the alternator to the feed > on the fuse box. This makes a noticeable difference in...
• electrical short?
  Historical mailing list - Richards, Andrew
  Mon, 26 Mar 2007 09:01:53 -0700
  ...under the dash in the wiring between the key ignition and fuse box, but this is just a guess. Thanks in advance, Andrew '87...
• Re: "Don't leave home without it" items
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 20:48:39 -0700
  ...FIXED BOX: >> - Waterpump >> - Alternator >> - V-Belt >> - Duct Tape >> - Bailing wire >> - Wrech and socket set >> - Wire and spare fuses >> - Bentley Manual >> >> SURVIAL BOX: >> - 6 "Power...
• Re: Headlight Upgrade: New Circuit and Switch?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:53:05 -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: slight glow from oil press. light
  Historical mailing list - J. C.
  Fri, 2 Mar 2001 15:06:07 -0800
  ...going (the DPO "fixed" the > fuse box by adding a > separate fuse for the wipers and a separate fuse for > the defroster fan--from...
• Re: Light switches
  Historical mailing list - Marc Theune
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 09:16:37 -0500
  ...If I remember correctly, you had to remove the fuse box to get at these ground connectors. Good luck Marc 85 Vanagon GL John...
• Re: Another D15 connector failure example- The fix!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:59:01 +0000
  ...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: difference's between model years
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 26 Sep 2014 10:52:37 -0700
  ...The improved fuse box The improved sliding door mechanism The improved Westy kitchen, sink and stove top changed to allow drivers seat to recline...