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• Has heat, but it smells
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Sep 95 16:36 CDT
  ...All the cables can be traced without too much trouble after you remove the plastic heater core cover, fuse box bracket and glove compartment...
• Re: Rainy Day Starting Blues
  Historical mailing list - Rodney L. Boleyn
  Mon, 15 Jul 1996 12:14:24 -0400
  ...My 78 has similar no-start problems, and if it rains really hard, I sometimes find a little puddle directly under the fuse box...
• Re: Random Instant Shutdown
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 19 Oct 2012 10:50:48 -0600
  ...I would put a fuse holder in the >> jumper wire at the alternator end. Then use the fuse to turn the >> power >> on and...
• Re: Dual Battery Relay - Part 2 (long)
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 31 Jan 1999 18:35:24 -0800
  ...Mount the cut-out-relay and the fuse on the right > side in the aux. batt. box. > I suggest you install a piece of...
• Re: Shade tree wiring of a cold start valve on a 2.1?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 10 Jan 2009 02:59:14 -0600
  ...Would > > need to fuse that run, but not sure how big a fuse to stick in the > > line.. I have a factory connector like...
• Re: High and Low High Beams
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:30:30 -0700
  ...that multi-point grounding thing, above the fuse box well hidden, with push-on ground wires on it, some of them for the headlights...
• Re: Battery to Inverter
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 7 Feb 2010 11:47:26 -0700
  ...battery set up to fuse #3 in the panel under the left side of the steering column. That powers all the dash "stuff" to...
• '87 GL passenger van parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Mon, 24 Mar 2003 15:16:32 -0600
  ...are up for grabs, interior items like dash switches-knobs-blower-fuse box-harness are up for grabs, engine sensors, suspension components, > Condition described...
• Plugs, gas cap, stuff, etc...
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 12:22:52 +0000
  Hit the FLAPS yesterday, picked up spark plugs, wires, rotor, distro cap, marvel mystery oil, assorted fuses, hose clamps, air filter, techron, duct tape...
• Re: HELP!! No Headlights - 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 15:25:01 -0400
  ...Both lights are grounded on a single terminal, attached to a ground cluster above the fuse box, attached to the left. You will see...
• Re: Real time help needed
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 28 Mar 2020 19:58:31 -0700
  ...That can drive one crazy. > > Other common failures are the wiring from the fuse box. The ignition lead goes from the key to the...
• Re: Throttle Idle RPM question
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 2 Oct 2009 16:37:32 +0000
  ...Pull each fuse out of the fuse box, clean the contacts on the fuse and push it back into the fuse box. Pull it...
• Re: intermittent electrical problem
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 13:37:58 -0700
  ...Work your way over to the area above the pedals and to the fuse/relay box. You may even find a wire or two...
• Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:01:21 -0800
  ...I could've extended it to the relay box and taped the end (but that box is full), so figured why not use it...
• Electric Mayhem
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
  Mon, 4 Sep 2017 15:30:39 -0700
  ...from the aux battery box (via fridge relay), that is connecting a spade connector that is slipped into the fuse slot for the radio...
• Re: Riddle me this about Vanagon dash wiring gremlin
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 1 Jan 2016 00:55:25 +0000
  ...Both lights are grounded at a common connector > over the fuse box. I would add a new ground at each headlight. > > > > Sent from my...
• Re: Becketts Tome on Dual Batt.s, Relays, Saftey,and charging (Very Long)
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 22:23:56 -0400
  ...Now, to open yet another Pandora's box (hey, it IS Friday after all!), does anyone have any diagrams, pictures, descriptions on their web...
• Re: electrical problems... confusing!
  Historical mailing list - Seisen
  Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:49:04 -0700
  ...Turned out to be a corroded > ground junction, just above the fuse box. Hard to get to, but cleaning up > those connectors fixed the...
• Re: Need to get some paint mixed
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 20:32:02 -0700
  ...the paint dude with the paint code I found above the fuse box > on my Westy. Still, it wasn't a great match. My...
• Re: Birthdays and Busses
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Jul 2018 16:01:37 -0400
  ...On my '88, I did what Larry suggests; new wire, fuse from battery to area above glove box, new wires to headlights. If you...
• Re: Question about front heater core removal... blower motor wires
  Historical mailing list - GMac999
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 20:58:12 -0800
  ...Until these wires! > > Also, what is the tall silver electronic box that bracket to the > crossmember behind the blove box and just to the...
• Re: Electrical Fire in the Engine Bay
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:36:11 -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...
• Re: No Lo/Hi Beams
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:26:01 -0600
  ...know if I can shed any light. > Ground wires above the fuse box typivslly, but if your re grounded up > front, then not likely...
• Re: Things to put under the driver's seat, 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - mark seifert
  Fri, 13 Aug 2004 08:44:13 +0000
  ...There was a little plastic box with all the spare bulbs, fuses, headlight bulbs, relays, resistors, switches, etc. I also kept a cap & rotor...
• Re: Diesel engine wont start
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Thu, 6 Oct 2005 17:32:05 -0600
  ...want to start again. = After this the fuse was gone on number 7 in the fuse box, and when I turn the = key all...
• Re: Dumb Buzzer Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 7 Nov 2010 17:53:29 -0800
  ...it's a tall relay like box/relay thing. I have about 10 of them. I sure don't like them at all , since...
• Second battery install instructions
  Historical mailing list - Ron & Marianne Mighton
  Sun, 28 Dec 2003 08:44:03 -0500
  ...Rotate drivers seat swivel base to rear to give full clearance to the battery box. Disconnect the 2 red wires leading from the fuse...
• Re: Random wire... Ugh.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 18 Jul 2010 08:23:04 -0400
  ...The other end of that wire >>> is in the engine compartment wiring box. You can see it on Bentley page >>> 97.123 where it...
• Re: Instructions for removing the camping gear
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 1 Mar 2013 09:46:30 -0800
  ...http://www.type2.com/bartnik/fridge.htm and disconnect the wires on the fuse box behind the driver's seat 4. Disconnect the sink...
• Re: ELECTRICAL: need help diagnosing non-working brake/backup lights
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 11 Oct 2014 10:32:50 -0500
  ...a crappy > spade connection to the fuse box (#8 on the '85). I had to drop the box > and clean it up, but it...
• Re: 1991 vanagon - Sizing and location for aux to main battery wire
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Thu, 10 Oct 2013 16:01:36 -0600
  ...I ran another length of that from the Surepower 1315 battery separator that sits in the main battery box, out and down the vent...
• Re: Radiator Aux Cooling Fan 84 vs. 90 - compressor on for Aux Fan to kick-on with 90 model??
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Sun, 23 Aug 2015 10:59:39 -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: VC fluid - take a chance on this
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 14:19:36 -0500
  ...passenger straight back through the fuselage to the tail cone where it engaged a type of lockup box of sorts but with no gears...
• Re: Headlights Still Out
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:31:17 -0700
  ...have to figure that out by looking at the back of the fuse box, or testing at the fuse end terminals. and so on...
• Re: Westy aux power straight from the dealer
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 2 Oct 2010 22:58:57 -0400
  ...Including powering fuse #3 in the main fuse box from the aux battery. If I'm going to be driving for several hours with...
• Re: electrical aid request
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 8 Oct 2006 06:37:37 EDT
  ...the glove box. There was a bright flash, pop, and now the radio doesn't work. I've = checked all the fuses I can...
• Power Gremlins
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Sat, 29 Dec 2007 17:07:46 -0500
  ...If I the big black wire with the yellow stripe above the fuse box in the center the fans and radio go on and...
• Reading Light Install (AKA: Please welcome a Newbie.)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shane
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 15:03:18 -0400
  ...I found a dead soldier (God rest it's beautiful water boxer soul) and I snagged the interior light. Measuring twice, I traced the...
• Re: OXS & Batt. Lights just came on
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 25 Nov 2004 20:14:57 -0600
  ...The light is actuated by a black box just above the spare wheel carrier. Press the button on top of the box and the...
• Re: Finding and Accessing the Brake Light Switch
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 07:59:53 -0500
  ...Chris On 12/26/05, Al and Sue Brase <albeeee@mchsi.com> wrote: > Fuse. It may check good but is loose or partly open...
• Re: Air cooled stock gas heater/exhaust heater questions (longish)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sat, 5 Aug 2006 13:52:08 -0400
  ...I just capped the ends of > the heater boxes, > but some hi-temp tubing pointing out the back would > probably help it > run cooler...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 23 Jun 2021 06:43:35 -0500
  ...On the Vanagon the high lever is >> powered >>> directly from the fuse box, battery connection. So operating the lever >>> bypasses the ignition and headlight...
• Re: Parting '86 Syncro / Westy Parts
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 22 May 1998 06:42:28 -0400
  ...following I will sell for a reasonable offer: > >Dashboard & related trim, Fuse box, Relays, Idle Control Unit '85 older, >Horn, Bosch A/C blower...
• Re: Switched 12V power in Engine compartment and hall unit to ecu question. (1984 van)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 10:09:28 -0700
  ...Why not leave the relay box and relays and use them? Unlike VW, I would add fuses. Mark Sudhir Desai wrote: > 1. Where is...
• [FIX]Wiring up your SA Grill (or just upgrading your wiring to use relays)
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 12:02:37 -0700
  ...the battery box and add any wiring in a Vanagon, my plan is to use the battery connection to the fuse panel as my...
• Re: Question about front heater core removal... blower motor wires
  Historical mailing list - Phil Stanhope
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 15:21:54 -0800
  ...Until these wires! > > > > Also, what is the tall silver electronic box that > bracket to the crossmember > > behind the blove box and just to the...
• GRIPES about VW and Workarounds for parts issues.
  Historical mailing list - mark keller
  Sat, 6 Dec 1997 13:03:11 -0400
  ...The VW FUSE box. No fun here. I wanted to use the no. 5 fuse location for the fog lamps. Well it's dead...
• Re: Just some annoyances..
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 14 Jul 2016 17:25:36 +0000
  ...Can this light be > replaced with something brighter without blowing a fuse? The light above > the driver's door is also quite dim. > https...
• Re: Headlights and Grounds
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 15 Feb 2005 16:56:15 -0700
  ...One has to ask why they would ground the > headlights all the way back by the fuse box? Probably less labor to > install the...
• Electrical Gurus help needed 88 van.kinda long
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Sat, 27 Jul 2002 17:03:55 -0400
  ...Then I Chase wires from the ignition switch to the fuse box, Spray DeOxit on them, and hook it all up stock. Turns right...
• Re: Since we're talking about electrical problems...
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Wed, 18 Jul 2018 14:38:40 -0500
  ...Number one fuse had a break so slight it couldn't be detected visually, at least not by me. Replaced and everything is working...
• Re: Vanagon LEDs uthr than HeadLights
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 18 Nov 2023 14:51:08 -0500
  ...that? That should work fine. >> >> Typically is it located behind the fuse box or where something needs to first be moved out of the...
• Re: 4 newbie questions...
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sat, 11 Mar 2000 15:28:37 -0800
  ...3) Can someone recommend a good parts supplier to get a plate cover for the fuse box (hopefully with the correct fuse diagram on...
• Re: Headlight Upgrade Eilemma
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 8 Sep 2011 15:12:32 -0700
  ...The stock headlight ground to the 'crown' above the fuse box is just weak. Bypass that connection or re-do those ground wires entirely...
• Re: Drive side swivel seat
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Fri, 13 Feb 2015 18:42:56 -0500
  ...fuse box. Do I have to purchase seat brackets that the seat will slide on? I see bolts/nuts to remove the actual swivel...
• Re: Paint Code Help - 84 Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - Derek Krueger
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 20:01:23 -0500
  ...Box/under seat area, near the fuse panel and a number of other places with no luck. My van is a two-tone 1984...
• Fog light set up and switch used.
  Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
  Mon, 1 Dec 2008 11:42:12 -0500
  ...2) Did people tap into the fuse box at all to get 12v or did you run the juice from the 12v? 3) Did...
• Re: Need Help diagnosing a Non-starting '86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Tue, 29 Sep 2015 00:12:35 -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: Headlight swtich diagnostics?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:12:15 -0800
  ...I checked and cleaned the other grounds (including ground #10 the star connector above the fuse box -- however my van only has one star...
• Re: PREPING FOR PAINT JOB ON 87 WESTY
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Sat, 7 Mar 2015 09:58:59 -0500
  ...boxes just behind the drivers side door this is to accommodate a 12 volt plug to plug in the solar panel the controls fuse...