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Headlight relays and wire routing
Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
Thu, 20 Feb 2003 10:30:17 -0800
...I'll run 2 10 gauge wires (fused of course) from the battery to the front of the bus. One of the wires will...
Re: Bentley wiring diagram. Questions on how to read.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sat, 23 Feb 2008 19:23:25 -0800
...Basically the fuse box is at the top of the page, And the bottom of the page is chassis ground. The current track number...
Re: Radiator Aux Cooling Fan 84 vs. 90 - compressor on for Aux Fan to kick-on with 90 model??
Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
Wed, 2 Sep 2015 14:54:52 -0400
...fuse block through the resistor to the motor. > When same switch calls for high speed there is a relay above the fuse box. This...
Re: Frydaye ... ok, how bout this one? :)
Historical mailing list - joel walker
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:59:10 -0500
...battery is under the front seat, Where did they hide the fuse box? Boom, boom <Chorus> In the driveway overnight? If I had some...
RE: please help -- starting problem
Historical mailing list
Tue, 12 Mar 1996 16:05:00 -0400 (EDT)
...Let me |describe: | |a red wire comes from in front (front is front) of the fuse box and into |one of the terminals of...
Re: Overheated wire junction on 1.9
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sun, 14 Oct 2012 14:52:50 -0400
...digital ice cream maker), as per your >> comments and observations, IMO, installing a new (fused?) large gauge >> wire from alternator to new battery(s...
Re: An electrical thing I never noticed in 20 years of Westy ownership Another Westy Fridge Design Flaw
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 1 Aug 2022 11:19:02 -0400
...Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote: > > Or just pull that fuse in the little box at the drivers side b pillar. Or a switch there...
Re: color code for 1987 light blue Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - azsun99
Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:10:36 -0700
...vanagon? My van is missing the color code sticker under the fuse box and there isn't any sticker under the seat. I am...
Re: GRIPES about VW and Workarounds for parts issues.
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sat, 6 Dec 1997 15:06:42 CST
what i did for my 88 fog lights was to look on the BACKside of the fuse box ... there are several not-used spade...
Re: Charger recommendations for camper?
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Mon, 17 Nov 2003 20:21:08 -0500
...it can just stay on board you may want to also install a in line fuse and a toggle switch to shut it down...
Re: Vanagon 12V Alternator
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 16 Jan 2007 21:25:10 -0500
...There really should be a 4 gauge or equal wire from the alternator to the fuse box and a good ground wire will help...
Re: Vanagon alternator too weak for Optimas.
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Thu, 24 Jul 2003 08:23:52 -0400
...He refers to running two #10 wires from the alternator to the fuse box, as I recall. I did not do this. Instead, I...
Re: Horn installation
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 30 Apr 2020 12:44:53 -0700
...Figured BD would spec installing a fuse on a new positive supply wire. There's a post on the samba about long term wear...
Update Re: MORE info Re: headlights not working after towing? (still not working)
Historical mailing list - David Most
Sat, 2 Aug 2003 14:28:42 -0600
...I have dropped the fuse box to look at the ground connections behind it on the fire wall, and though a couple of the...
Re: Troubleshooting cruise control
Historical mailing list - boroko
Sun, 8 Jun 2003 18:42:53 -0500
...The chassis wiring was already present in mine from the fuse box area to the pump. All I had to do was add the...
Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:08:15 -0400
...I would check the connectors on the back of the fuse box. You can jump where the power goes in and then comes out...
Re: Flash Alert! Dual Battery Relay
Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
Thu, 28 Jan 1999 13:25:06 -0500
...To be on the safe side, I added a 30 amp fuse and 6 gauge wire in the circuit. Larry -86 Syncro Westfalia harald...
Audiovox CCS-100 Cruise Control Installation
Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
Sun, 19 May 2002 12:57:07 -0400
...The fused power that was the input for the fan switch now powers the cruise switch. The lighting wire and associated ground wire were...
Re: ok here we go...
Historical mailing list - J. Walker
Wed, 05 Oct 94 18:28:21 CDT
...once you get the panel off, you can see the motor and wiring and a silver box-thingie. the box-thingie is the gearbox...
Re: Recommendations for Aux battery hardware
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 13 Oct 2015 18:38:47 -0400
...Using a kit or method that taps off the fuse box (original fridge wiring) not only uses that circuit but also the under sized...
Re: Disconcerting Occurances...
Historical mailing list - John
Mon, 13 Sep 1999 12:21:52 -0400
...Also tap on the power distibution box (fuse box). Then go the the relay box (L/side engine compartment) and tap the two relays...
Re: Head lights
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:38:45 -0500
...to the battery cable and then from the battery to the fuse box or fan high speed relay just don't cut it. Now...
Re: Front cabin fan problems
Historical mailing list - Ron Sem
Sun, 25 Jan 2004 22:32:00 -0500
...ve recently BTDT.  My fan just stopped dead, blowing fuses without so much as a whimper.  So, a fan replacement...
Re: LED turn signals blinking fast
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 12 Apr 2020 21:24:51 -0400
...I think it was pretty easy to find near the fuse box if I remember correctly. Once that was changed the flasher led lights...
Re: VC fluid - take a chance on this
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 3 Apr 2010 15:07:31 -0700
...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: How in the h*ll?!?!???!!??!?!
Historical mailing list - Timothy J. Hannink
Fri, 28 Jul 2000 16:41:14 -0400
...Everytime my daughter put her feet on the dash to "relax Dad!" she hit the plug with her foot and shorted out a fuse...
Major light upgrade (long)
Historical mailing list - Bill N
Mon, 29 Jul 2002 18:14:29 -0700
...First, I ran two #10 wires (red) from the battery box to the new relays. I went out of the battery box through the...
Re: auxillary battery losing charge in 89 Westy
Historical mailing list - Kevin
Wed, 14 Apr 2004 23:03:18 -0400
...I toook the 2 red wires from the fuse box behind the drivers seat (fridge and cabin light) and attached these to the + terminal...
Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Mon, 18 Nov 2013 11:55:33 -0800
...Now up front for >> all >> the 87+ Vanagons with AC there are two wires going from the battery >> terminal >> to the fuse box area...
Re: Lovin' my new GPS!
Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
Fri, 19 Jun 2015 08:28:09 -0400
...08:26 szpejankowski@gmail.com napisał(a): > Cut off the GPS cigarette plug and wire it directly to power at fuse box. > > Wysłane z...
Re: Electric Problem Solved - I Hope
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Wed, 6 Jan 2010 00:55:04 -0800
...The spark can also ignite hydrogen in the box and blow up the battery. Happened with me. Like a gunshot. Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From...
Re: Since we're talking about electrical problems...
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
Wed, 18 Jul 2018 15:26:31 -0400
Bentley says fuse number one feeds all of that. Check it. Ken On Wed, Jul 18, 2018 at 3:21 PM Jim. Felder <jim...
Re: A3 engine in Westie / Wire harness, ECU
Historical mailing list - Modl6971
Sun, 10 May 1998 17:06:36 EDT
...What or where was the diagnostic connector? Is it that funny set of contacts on top of the fuse box? I could fake the...
Re: Reverse light madness
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 26 Jun 2003 11:10:28 -0400
...Suggest going from the fuse (in the little black connector box -- be sure you get the right end!) and ground. Otherwise pierce the wires...
Re: Fuel System or Electronic?
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Tue, 13 Nov 2018 17:17:04 -0500
...checked that the fuses in the front fuse block are OK > (they are), switched the two relays inside the covered box on the right...
Re: Installing cruise on Vanagon
Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
Fri, 28 Jun 2002 17:32:36 EDT
...The brains of the control box of the cruise control has three functions. First, it stores the speed of the vehicle when you press...
Re: electrical woes
Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
Sat, 31 May 1997 23:02:44 +0000
...27/97 +0000, you wrote: >Check/clean ground clusters behind the fuse box. They are susceptible to >windshield leakage. >Good Luck >Ken Lewis > >On...
Re: How to fix the digital clock?
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Sat, 19 Mar 2011 14:48:48 -0400
...My glove box light is missing though. It was like that when I got it I think, either that or someone kicked it in...
Re: Stereo Off; USB Device Current Draw Through Stereo
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 16 Dec 2017 18:52:09 -0800
...stereo has maintenance power from some constant 12v > source on the fuse box. The actual power to make noise is switched through > the key...
Re: Stripping a Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:16:11 -0500
...Instrument cluster >Seats and swivels, if available >Steering wheel and column >Fuse Box >Glove Compartment >Axles, including CVs >Tranny >Engine >All little interior bits...
Re: Bus Depot auxillary battery hook up kit #1738-cant figure it out
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Tue, 27 Sep 2005 17:40:49 -0400
...positive post of the battery, run 2 wires to the westy fuse box.That is a total of 3 wires held onto the post...
Re: Cooling woes and the aborted trip to TBTT (somewhat longish...)
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sun, 16 Jul 2000 06:36:04 EDT
...it's located in the fuse box under your dash. It is one of the plug-in square boxes, I don't recall which...
RE: 1986 heater fan dead
Historical mailing list - Thomas Czerniak
Fri, 5 Jul 96 12:21:57 UT
...Once out ,the heater box has to be opened by removing the clips that hold the housing halves together.At that point lube the...
Re: Replacing Windshield Wiper Motor
Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
Sun, 10 Oct 2004 14:37:41 -0400
...I was able to do it all with a box wrench and some patience, since you have to undo the bolts by feel. To...
Re: electrical short?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 11:22:20 -0500
...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: Hot A/C Wire
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:43:22 +0200
...I have some concern that it might be > exceeding maximum working temp down in the engine box. At the least, > make sure that the...
cooling problems
Historical mailing list - Anthony Bailey
Sun, 9 Sep 2001 17:19:48 -0500
...the dash but so far all I've found is the fuse box. I do have a maint. manual on order but haven't...
Re: Installing an override switch on the vanagon radiator sensor
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Wed, 8 Mar 2023 09:55:26 -0500
...For the none AC and earlier vans the relay is on the fuse box. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
Re: Blinking red light of death
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 2 Oct 2013 08:09:31 -0700
...It could be the sensor wire junction at the round 7 pin inside the engine compartment wiring box, it could be the 43/42...
Re: 1989 Fog light wiring in harness?
Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:07:05 -0500
...I put the relays outside the van in a sealed electrical plastic box behind the headlight then just ran one power wire to a...
Bad ground. WAS; Hmm. Headlights don't ...
Historical mailing list - Zolly
Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:39:33 -0800
...Now I'm looking in behind the fuse box on those crowns and they look quite nice but there is a very little corrosion...
Re: A/C Fans 2nd and 3rd ?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 20 Aug 2010 20:27:10 -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: Diesel engine wont start
Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
Fri, 7 Oct 2005 10:29:59 -0700
...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: Radiator Aux Cooling Fan 84 vs. 90 - compressor on for Aux Fan to kick-on with 90 model??
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Wed, 2 Sep 2015 18:39:04 -0400
...fuse block through the resistor to the motor. > > When same switch calls for high speed there is a relay above the fuse > box. > This...
Re: Firestop where would you place these in the engine compartment ?
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Tue, 28 Nov 2006 17:08:08 -0800
...it does appear from the video that the fire actually >> ignites >> a fuse on the device. Presumably heat alone wouldn't trigger it, you...
Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sat, 19 Apr 2008 20:48:13 -0700
...I would also check for dirty fuse connections though I bet you have the more modern fuses. Not the old style ones. Neil. On...
jump!
Historical mailing list - Eric Baden
Thu, 14 Dec 1995 12:22:31 -0500 (EST)
...I cleaned fuse box terminals and, following Muir checked with the battery ground cable for any sort of spark on hook-up - none, so...
Re: How To Choose YOUR Engine Conversion
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:58:06 -0700
...The brake light switch wire fell out, would intermittently short to the box (note small burn mark) and blow a fuse. Initially the fuse...
Re: Aluma-Seal Confessions
Historical mailing list - Frank E. Terhaar-Yonkers
Tue, 26 Sep 1995 14:43:05 -0400
...The powders are mixed together and ignited with a suitable fuse. Many people use magnesium ribbon - I don't recommend this, as magnesium ribbon...
Re: 89 syncro westy electric door locks
Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
Mon, 11 Sep 2000 09:35:10 -1000
...If you look, the wires are all connected behind the fuse box - so it is possible to test the continuity of the wires through...