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  • Re: Another D15 connector failure example
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Sat, 19 Feb 2022 20:46:43 +0100
    I think the bad fuse panel didn´t cause the engine fire, and the engine fire didn´t cause the fuse panel meltdown. IF...
  • Re: Lighter fuse is blowing
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 1 Nov 2021 19:54:03 -0500
    ...Lighter fuse is blowing > > That fuse should be 15 amp. > > Yrs, > d > >> On Mon, Nov 1, 2021 at 12:35 PM Stephen Edwards <chibicyclist...
  • A/C trouble... please help
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Mon, 15 Feb 2016 16:50:16 -0800
    ...all the fuses at the driver's side pillar are good... all the wiring are in good condition - is there any other fuse(s...
  • Re: Therein, lies a tale.
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 9 Mar 2013 14:39:20 -0500
    ...Sounds like your most important datum right now is the location of the fuse...horizontal, on the upper edge of the fuse-relay panel...
  • turn signal
    Historical mailing list - jeff g
    Wed, 9 Jun 2004 17:11:46 -0400
    ...all of the time..i thought it was the fuse but the 10amp fuse in space #19 is okay the turn signal is working...
  • Re: short in circuit on 85 waterboxer
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Thu, 6 Jan 2005 14:02:15 -0700
    ...Has anyone else experienced this? How do I go > about fixing it? I can't remember what else is on that fused circuit, > but...
  • Water and Battery LEDs dead - fix
    Historical mailing list - Burdett, Jean-Pierre
    Wed, 23 May 2007 15:27:31 -0400
    Hi guys my status lights don't work - I've checked fuses under the dash and they are all good. Is there another fusebox...
  • power source for new "air" horn advice on power source
    Historical mailing list - Edward Barger
    Sat, 20 Jun 2020 10:38:41 -0700
    ...back of the fuse box by the drivers door As per gowesty instruction video Along the left side of the fuse bock there is...
  • Re: Radiator fan on without key
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 1 Oct 2012 17:01:17 -0400
    ...What would cause this? I can keep the >fan off by either unplugging the switch under the grille or pulling >#1 fuse correct? Can...
  • Re: lowbeams aren't working; why not?
    Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
    Wed, 9 Sep 1998 04:42:26 -0700
    Susan, I had a similar problem which I diagnosed as a corroded/broken female connector.at the ground location above the fuse panel in...
  • Re: fan blowing fuse
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 9 May 2000 18:03:36 -0700
    ...At 11:46 AM 09/05/2000 -0400, Todd Kaderabek wrote: >The 20 amp fuse for the front/dash fan in my 1990 Westfalia...
  • Dash wierdness, was- Aux Battery.....
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Sat, 27 May 2006 11:32:57 -0700
    ...Then I intentionally blew a spade fuse and soldered the wire to one spade of the ex-fuse that was now a plug. This...
  • Re: Dashboard lights
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 15 Nov 2014 18:54:18 -0500
    ...In terms of fuses, I believe it is fuse 3 - which is good. It is a 1986 Digifant - Syncro Westy...I can't seem...
  • Re: Air Conditioning wiring burning
    Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
    Sun, 9 Aug 1998 11:18:09 -0500
    ...I traced to the left rear D pillar area with S0 50A fuse and A/C relay (the biggest one of the three, rightmost...
  • Re: Fw: What circuit runs the cabin light?
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Thu, 27 May 1999 14:24:54 -0700
    ...Once behind the dash, I will use one of the wires to bypass fuse #3 (I will add an in-line fuse at the...
  • Re: Fixed dash lights, not certain how.
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 15 Dec 2016 21:19:26 -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: Radiator Fan
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 4 Jun 2020 15:50:15 -0400
    ...Would this cause the fuse to blow? -Jamie Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 4, 2020, at 3:25 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@gmail...
  • Re: 12V Circuit Breaker
    Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
    Wed, 1 Jul 2015 17:41:32 -0700
    ...The plug has a >> Buss 10 amp fuse in it. My limited electrical knowledge results in a lot >> of blown fuses. Is there a...
  • Re: How to modify Bosch regulator for remote sensing.
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 12 Jun 2010 17:26:57 -0400
    ...Transistors fused against the worst Protect the fuse -- by blowing first. -- Unknown Yrs, d
  • Central Locking question on 91 Carat
    Historical mailing list - Mike Devlin
    Fri, 30 Nov 2001 12:09:03 EST
    ...Question, 1st where and which fuse 20 amp I believe, color yellow? And, can I pull to deactivate the system and render locking manual...
  • Re: tell me about water at fuse panel 85 westy
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Wed, 8 Aug 2018 11:48:04 -0700
    antenna seal?
  • Re: AC cutting out momentarily
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sat, 13 Aug 2011 14:05:29 -0400
    I replaced the fusible link setup with a 50 A fuse and holder that I got in the automotive audio section of W*lmart...
  • Re: intermittent electrical problem in dashboard and wiper fluid problem
    Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
    Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:45:56 -0600
    Joy, Bentley 97.119, fuses for 88 and 89 Digifant. On the 89 (and probably most models), the instrument cluster lights are on a...
  • Re: Two fuses behind driver seat?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:24:49 -0400
    ...Two fuses behind driver seat? > > HI folks, > > I’m trying to trouble shoot my non working sink water pump. > > The two fuses behind my...
  • Re: Fixed dash lights, not certain how.
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 15 Dec 2016 13:13:41 -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: 90 Westfalia power locks problem
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:12:53 -0800
    There's a fuse for the system. it's above the regular fuses. you might have to undo and lower down the main fuse...
  • Weird headlight problem
    Historical mailing list - Amnon .
    Thu, 7 Sep 2000 21:47:15 -0400
    ...I checked for a blown fuse but found non. Then, I started juggling the fuses and relays on the fuse box and somehow the...
  • Re: A/C condensor cooling fan not working...'89 GL
    Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
    Sat, 1 Sep 2001 16:20:09 -0700
    ...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: bus bars for bus (engine conversion wiring questions)
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 10 Feb 2003 12:50:58 -0800
    In my opinion the unit to get (and I wish I could find one!) is the aux fuse box/distribution box from late model...
  • Westfalia sink pump
    Historical mailing list - Brian Kelly
    Wed, 5 Sep 2001 21:08:40 EDT
    ...Cal. [$29.95] Yesterday, when I came to use it again, "Nada." It's blowing it's in-line fuse. I've checked for...
  • A/C questions: Thanks for all the help!
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Sat, 19 Jan 2002 11:19:55 +0100
    ...One with the fuses and relays over the upper cover holder, the other version with the relays next to the thermostat near the top...
  • Re: 86 Vanagon Fuse Box
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Fri, 25 Jul 2003 12:12:08 -0400
    ...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: Another D15 connector failure example- The fix!
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sat, 19 Feb 2022 21:14:12 -0800
    ...The path thorough the fuse box is a weak link for number of circuits including the stater solenoid. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing...
  • Re: D15 connector revealed
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 3 Nov 2011 20:58:39 -0700
    ...So, how does this >> burn the wire junction? > > Same way a fuse blows. A fuse is a deliberate high-resistance spot > in a circuit...
  • Re: Headlight Upgrade: New Circuit and Switch?
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:24:03 -0800
    ...Power them via a direct feed #8 from the battery to a 4 fuse panel mounted next to the relays. Ground each headlight right...
  • Re: Inoperative front blower issue.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 16 Jan 2010 17:38:01 -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: Wiper Fuse Blows
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Sat, 19 Oct 2002 23:33:45 -0600
    ...it is about the only thing i can think of that doesnt have everything else common to blow the fuse. the intermittant routes through...
  • Ebenspacher Heater Wows
    Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
    Tue, 6 Jan 2004 23:22:10 -0700
    ...One of the fuses is in the smaller panel right of the big long fuse panel. Years ago, when I first got the van...
  • Re: Wipers suddenly not working, trip tomorrow
    Historical mailing list - Mike South
    Sun, 2 Jun 2013 00:46:59 -0500
    ...If yes, load reduction relay is ok, check for > problem at fuse S10. > > > Also where is that load reduction relay, and how would I...
  • Re: The Clock is always troublesome
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 20 Dec 2014 10:38:07 -0800
    ...IIRC I had connected this wire to an existing fuse at the OEM fuse panel. The clock draws very little power. With the instrument...
  • Re: All accessories on aux batt
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 4 Aug 2009 20:33:03 -0700
    ...That's a good idea really, it'll give more security in the fuse panel. On Tue, Aug 4, 2009 at 7:23 PM...
  • Re: Hard/no start story, '86 2.1, AT, mostly removed AC
    Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
    Thu, 17 Dec 2015 17:45:53 -0800
    ...Now, I'm thinking the trouble might in fact be those connectors in the fuse box as why else after repeated attempts would my...
  • No High Beams
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:55:16 -0700
    ...But I find it unlikely that both fuses would go at once. So, two questions. First, is there a SINGLE fuse or relay for...
  • AC Electrical
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 4 Aug 2023 14:38:30 -0500
    In the D pillar the 50 amp AC Fuse blew. Went to install a new one only to discover the original overheated before it...
  • Re: 1991 Vanagon GL passenger -- Fuses 12 and 13 Good, but things don't work
    Historical mailing list - John H. Lauterbach
    Thu, 12 Dec 2019 14:35:54 -0500
    ...When we get some decent daylight, I will see if anything looks loose around the fuse/relay area. John On Thu, 2019-12-12...
  • Re: headlights (all) - poof!
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Sun, 3 Apr 2011 22:28:44 -0700
    ...of the headlights went out at once. > > > > All of the fuses in the fuse box are intact. > > The relay is clicking when I click...
  • Re: wiring a vanagon for towing
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Tue, 26 Dec 2006 14:51:55 -0500
    ...lights from the tow > vehicle? > > I'm wondering if there's a way to pull fuses and/or tap in at the fusebox. > > Raymond >
  • Re: Another D15 connector failure example- The fix!
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 20 Feb 2022 07:32:32 -0800
    ...I do not think the 15 bus in the fuse panel is overloaded and needs to be sistered. > > > >> On Feb 20, 2022, at 6...
  • Re: Need Help with Headlights
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 9 Jan 2012 14:19:29 -0800
    "Just a blockage or leakage of fluids or electrons." the way I check fuses is .......energize the circuit... use a test light to check...
  • Re: Dometic Frig Will not stay cold with DC current
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 1 Jun 2012 13:27:49 -0400
    ...The fuse itself will necessarily have a little drop across it, that's how it works. But between the end of the fuse and...
  • Re: Idiot Buzzer for Headlights
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 16 Jul 2015 18:33:18 -0500
    ...Pull fuses S20 and S19. Insert the copper on the positive lead partway into the S20 socket and plug the fuse back in so...
  • Re: Disconnect 12V System?
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Mon, 10 Apr 2000 17:45:58 -0700
    Frank, The easiest way to disconnect the fridge from the 12 v system is to pull the two fuses in the small fuse box...
  • Re: 88 Vanagon radiater fan issues
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 5 Sep 2006 22:14:45 -0400
    ...The high speed turns on the relay on the fuse box. With the larger fan motor, the low speed switches the relay on the...
  • No stop lights, no lighter, but interior works on '84
    Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
    Mon, 2 Jan 2006 15:10:35 -0500
    ...According to 1984 instruction manual, lighter, stop lights and interior lights are on same fuse. All fuses look good. Would appreciate some help. Not...
  • Re: No water--faulty submersible pump?
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Tue, 29 Jun 2004 10:11:39 -0400
    ...Fuses are OK, have the requisite 12V coming > off the fuse. Water level sensor works and is accurate. Is > it a faulty submersible water...
  • Re: High beam short?
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
    Mon, 9 Jul 2007 10:51:17 -0700
    ...I switch back to low beams and the low >> beams are still working---get home and both 10 amp high beam fuses >> are blown...
  • Re: Propex 1600 blowing fuses
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Sat, 30 Oct 2021 13:33:30 -0700
    ...In general DC fuses are sized and > coordinated to protect the wiring, not appliances themselves. Maybe > carefully lube the bearings avoiding oil on the...
  • Re: Electric: Where should +12V to camping fusebox and relay originate?
    Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
    Tue, 11 Mar 2014 07:33:32 -0700
    ...Is there a good overview post or web page� of the relays and fuses do? (I find the detailed diagrams in Bentley to be...
  • Re: Refrigerator doesn't work yet.
    Historical mailing list - Yoshi
    Mon, 7 Aug 2000 21:04:13 +0900
    ...There is a small fuse box. Should I check this fuse box? Does this fuse box have the refrigerator and the relations? > That aluminum...
  • Re: Circuit tester, was Re: D15 connector revealed
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 6 Nov 2011 20:28:46 -0800
    ...Littlefuse brand blade fuses have exposed contacts at the exposed head of the fuse that you can get at with needle probes. Or if...