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• Re: Short Fused about plastic fuses
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 10 Oct 2003 14:58:48 -0400
  ...Jorge, in my experience the blower draws 12 amps on high setting and the 16-amp fuse is marginal in that circuit. I suggest...
• need help with starter problem, 1990 Vanagon GL, 4spd 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - David Cohen
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 02:10:13 EST
  ...The headlights and heater blower and everything else works and there is 12.6 volts on my battery. I tried jump starting it off...
• Re: Suburban Type Furnace Install;
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:51:53 -0700
  ...31 PM Karl Mullendore wrote: >> Important to recognize is that furnace blowers draw current. This one, the >> 16,000 btu Suburban NT-16SE, wants...
• Re: fan blowing fuse
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 9 May 2000 12:09:27 -0400
  Or your blower motor may be locked up/screwed up. They give up the ghost rather frequently... G. Matthew Bulley Bulley-Hewlett Corporate Communications...
• Re: What does x mean on fuse/relay panel wiring diagrams?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 15:35:02 -0400
  ...which energizes the circuits for wipers, rear window defrost, and heater blower. Bentley 97.56, tracks 25, 39, 40; 97.59, tracks 89-105...
• Re: FS/ DA diesel heater from 82 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Robert Berkemer
  Thu, 9 Jan 2003 07:17:34 -0600
  ...The timer turns the fan > on, the fuel pumps work, and the combustion blower isn't stuck. I talked to > Robert at WarmerWagon about...
• Re: Cabin Heat / Aux Heating / Propane Heater/ camping heater / pics
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Wed, 16 Feb 2005 18:21:48 -0800
  ...4 inch 107 cfm > 12vt box fan draws 1/2 an > amp for the main blower, 10ohmm resistor to gives > the fan 2 speeds...
• Anyone have the inside plastic parts from a late Westy AC rear cabinet?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 17 Aug 2017 15:46:14 -0400
  ...Anyway the inside plastic baffles and mounts for the two rear blower fans is completely wrecked. I know some of you folks become obsessed...
• heater tube
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Nov 1995 16:56:33 -0500
  >>>And David Preston thus wrote: >>>> >>>> While in the process of installing an in-line blower in my 1972 Pop-Top, I >>>> managed to break...
• Re: A/C compressor question - noise
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 00:00:06 -0500
  With the a/c on my 86 Syncro, it is the rear mounted blower fan for the a/c that is really noisy, especially...
• Re: Front heater fan
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 5 Aug 2001 08:37:42 -0700
  ...Front heater fan > The fan switch ( I'm starting with the easiest) could be bad, but most > likely the blower motor is cooked, in...
• Re: Fan switch numbered 2. front blower
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 09:12:54 -0600
  My front fan switch burned up recently Joe. Froze in the full-on position but the fan "froze" off. The dial knob does not...
• Re: Replacing heater switch
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Tue, 28 Dec 2004 14:14:52 -0600
  ...Jim Felder >I took the advice of other listees and picked up a heater blower motor >switch at lunch and just installed it. It...
• Re: BA^ Heater Booster #6 ducts
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sun, 26 Nov 2006 16:23:23 -0500
  ...This will keep hot air made in the heater box, from going to the engine compartment.Second is relocating the blower fan. I think...
• Re: 88 Vanagon For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Nunya Business
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 22:36:35 -0700
  ...A/C but not working, but > blower works. 150K. 2nd owner. Excellent C-load rated > tires and OE alloy wheels. Plus set of 4...
• Re: question regarding front heater switch and knob, 1990 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:00:18 -0500
  Sure sign the blower motor is about to seize of otherwise fail. Fuses should never just be replaced without the cause being determined and...
• Re: VW BAE turbo kit
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 23:08:37 -0900
  ...all fits in the engine compartment (with some tweaking), and the blower clears the motor mounts. ����-Mike Moery Anchorage, AK � --------------- �� �����||E[__] [__]|[_]\ � ������| =======| - ��|| � * * * *( o )-------( o )= 'Ol...
• Re: anyone ever convert a manual to auto tranny 86-91?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Thu, 20 Jun 2002 09:11:32 -0400
  ...The entire dash needs to be removed so you might as well replace the blower motor while you are at it. Bill Knight Raleigh...
• for sale: Eberspacher BA-6 gas heaters for vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Aug 2002 13:16:57 EDT
  ...includes all wiring, safely switches, relays, fuel pump, its own igniter coil and spark plugs, aux blower, exhaust, etc.. this is a complete system...
• Re: Increasing horsepower
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 19 Oct 2002 21:43:45 +1300
  ...me. >Will everybody that has a turbo charger, super charger or blower of any >kind on a Vanagon or Westy please raise their hand...
• Re: Battery or Charging System Help Please
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 23:24:56 -0500
  ...As a side note the heater blowers should not be run a high speed for long periods of time. Not good for the wiring...
• Heater Fan PROBLEM
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 05 May 1996 09:14:10 -0700
  ...Like raising a 14 year old.) In the case of these blower fans, I'm not ready to give up my expectations that a...
• Re: The Price We Pay For Being "Cool"
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:54:25 -0800
  ...to pry this stinkin' case apart to access the locked up blower motor. Right now I hate this van more than anything on earth...
• Re: minor electrical problem
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 4 Jul 1996 11:21:39 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Most of the time it will do this when I have > the headlights, wipers and blower on. It has done it when nothing is...
• CPTCHRS, TRANNY, BLOCK, EXHAUST,, MISC. FS.
  Historical mailing list - (Christopher j. Pierce)
  Wed, 20 Jan 1999 19:01:44 EST
  ...clock and working speedo w/149k -wheels no caps -complete like new exhaust -lights -light cups -rear light clusters -front and rear blower motors...
• What's it Worth?
  Historical mailing list - Gavin Flanagan
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 22:27:20 -0700
  ...Anyway, above the backseat, where there normally is a storage cubicle is some sort of AC blower and plastic vent. Anyone seeking one of...
• Re: Now my van won't start...
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Thu, 28 Feb 2008 07:42:08 -0500
  Andree, you can eliminate the Ignition Switch as a possibility by checking to see if your front heater blower works. If it, along with...
• Re: plastic blower assembly fix
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:43:39 -0800
  On Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 11:06 AM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote: > At 01:39 PM 2/20/2009, neil N...
• Re: front heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:29:37 -0500
  ...Hi guys, > > > > I recently re did my front heater core and blower, the whole deal! I > replaced everything as it was previously. Here's...
• Re: Wipers suddenly not working, trip tomorrow
  Historical mailing list - George Laubach
  Sat, 1 Jun 2013 19:44:26 -0500
  ...Heater blower does not work, and I am sure I tested that after the > dash was on because I used the switch on the...
• Re: Heaters for winter camping
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 4 Dec 2008 12:52:20 -0500
  ...A small blower fan > would circulate the air across the heater core. A small inline > circulating pump could be installed in the coolant line...
• Heater Box, how to remove the flaps?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 5 May 2012 14:40:20 -0700
  Heater box is out, apart, new blower on hand, new heater core on hand. Removing the flaps to put new foam on them. The...
• '85 electrics going
  Historical mailing list - Rik Santos
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 07:35:43 -0500
  ...well, yesterday morning my blower motor (in the front dash) kicked out and last night my wipers exited stage left. frankly, i haven't...
• rear heater hose diameter
  Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 12:53:44 -0700
  ...I just turned it on to test and the blower works and sounds fine, but I got a faint whiff of the maple syrup...
• diesel westy Brrrrrrr
  Historical mailing list - Shaggy
  Sun, 21 Dec 2003 10:25:27 -0800
  ...the blower doesnt sound or feel high speed, and if I use my thermometer the temp comming out of the dash vents are only...
• some parts 4 sale
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Mon, 8 Nov 2004 12:53:11 -0500
  ...unit from 88 van idle stabilizer unit 88 van front heater blower motor-works front heater core no leaks rear heater core no leaks...
• Re: Seeking "Ice Guard"
  Historical mailing list - Rex Merriweather
  Thu, 16 Jun 2005 11:25:46 -0700
  ...They'll only stock > what they can sell, and they can't sell Ice Guard, snow blowers, or > similar freezing-weather products in a...
• Re: Heater box r&r
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 7 Nov 2006 13:02:02 -0500
  ...Remember to get a new blower when you have gone this far. $70 at our savior, BD. You can reduce the deciples a slight...
• Re: Cabin Heat / Aux Heating / Propane Heater/ camping heater / pics
  Historical mailing list - T.M.
  Wed, 16 Feb 2005 21:02:29 -0500
  ...4 inch 107 cfm 12vt box fan draws 1/2 an amp for the main blower, 10ohmm resistor to gives the fan 2 speeds...
• Speedy
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Fri, 6 Dec 2013 07:35:23 -0600
  ...arial; COLOR: #000000"><BR>&nbsp;I can do a dash out, bust open box, replace<BR>heater blower, seal box and reinstall dash in...
• Re: Speedy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Fri, 6 Dec 2013 10:36:37 -0800
  ...COM> wrote: > > I can do a dash out, bust open box, replace > heater blower, seal box and reinstall dash in four hours. > > Thanks, > > Jim > > >
• Re: Mullendore port help
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 5 Oct 2011 18:26:44 -0400
  ...The blower in its shroud running in free air (maximum-load condition) draws 12 amps from a fully-charged battery, so if there's...
• Re: Name that Vanagon Part......
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 17 Mar 2002 21:32:58 -0600
  Blower motor step resistor. On Sun, 17 Mar 2002 21:12:39 -0600 andrewbell <andrewbell@QWEST.NET> writes: > Looks like a huge resistor to...
• Re: air conditioning for germany
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 2 Feb 2003 21:13:42 EST
  ...The blower vents are also just above your head. It's factory AC so fits just about perfect. In dash AC which was fitted...
• Re: Can't back up
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:53:57 -0800
  ...not come on.Recently had the dash out > for a front blower motor/heater core replacement and am confident something > did not get reconnected...
• Idle control system
  Historical mailing list - Steven Sittser
  Wed, 1 Aug 2012 05:41:43 -0400
  ...That's about the same as the heater blower, which does not cause the problem. I also tried disconnecting one A/C blower, and...
• Re: The Price We Pay For Being "Cool"
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:41:03 -0500
  ...Which blower motor did you end up ordering? -Gregg 90 Westy (Blueberry), in Oakton, VA On Thu, Dec 29, 2011 at 12:34 PM...
• headlight on, no turn signals; parking lights on, fast turn signals
  Historical mailing list - Brian Keese
  Thu, 7 Feb 2013 17:19:45 -0500
  Hello, Since removing the dash in my 84 Westy to replace my front blower, I am bedeviled by this lighting/wiring issue. When the...
• Thank you all, Re: Series resistance unit question
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:48:28 -0800
  ...On 12/18/2012 3:04 PM, HotelWestfalia wrote: > Hi to all, > > The blower in front only works in the high position. The slow...
• 85 Vanagon GL for sale
  Historical mailing list - Judith Barr / Leo Girard
  Fri, 17 Oct 1997 23:31:49 -0400
  ...1996 coolant pipes replaced by rubber 1997 new OEM front heater blower 1997 new battery 1997 new OS 1997 new OEM starter motor 1994...
• I Need AC Parts... anyone have them or Part Numbers
  Historical mailing list - '80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 13:07:28 -0700
  ...the engine, all of the relays and wiring harness, all the blower motors work, it has the mounting brackets for the front coil, dryer...
• Grounding Vanagon electronics in general
  Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
  Thu, 16 Jan 2003 13:32:19 -0500
  ...I believe this was the cause of my accessories (heater blowers) staying on after I shut the van off and removed the key. Now...
• Re: Lubricating heater blower motor
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sun, 6 Apr 2008 21:36:57 -0400
  On Sun, Apr 6, 2008 at 6:18 PM, Stephen Edwards <welfarewrkr@igc.org> wrote: > > My brand new motor is not entirely silent when...
• Re: TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE/Running Cold?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:59:10 -0700
  ...Of course I had a bad dash >>> blower, so wasn't all that sure on the heat. >>> Gas mileage was always bad. 14mpg max...
• Re: Ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Wed, 14 Jun 2023 21:18:41 -0400
  ...If your blower and wipers also don't work, it is the ignition switch. Karl. On Wed, Jun 14, 2023 at 9:09 PM...
• Vent wing
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:52:04 -0400
  ...that I cleaned/resealed my air box and have a working blower and no more hot foot life’s good in the cabin. If...
• Re: Repost. Troubleshooting a Circuit
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:52:15 -0800
  ...swap into the socket up under the dash ? I think the blower resistor, wipers and wash pump are all tied into that relay. might...
• Cleaning up grounds
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Fri, 15 Jan 2010 08:24:03 -0500
  ...Front heater blower works intermittently. Sometimes a bang on the dash turns it on. Headlights still poor after relay upgrade (haven't replaced bulbs...
• Temp.-dependent Problem?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  12 Jan 97 09:34:09 EST
  ...On a particularly cold day I ran both heater blowers on full to keep the needle well below mid-point and the problem didn...
• COLD fresh air leaking
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 11 Jan 1999 12:04:34 -0500
  ...cold air coming out, as I drove or run the front blower. This air is controlled by the very bottom dash lever. Ever since...