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  • Re: Heater Fan blows Fuse
    Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
    Fri, 10 Aug 2007 18:51:56 -0400
    ...gauge > wire and what fuse is needed. IIRC it's basically a few wires from > fan/resistor inside box to switch etc. You might...
  • Re: More auxilliary heater problems...
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Mon, 6 Dec 2004 16:50:38 -0700
    ...column dash and two fuses in an add on fuse extension on the right side of the fuse box. ���������������������������������������� jimt Planned insanity is best...
  • Re: Hard/no start story, '86 2.1, AT, mostly removed AC
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 18 Dec 2015 21:26:12 -0500
    ...Now, I'm thinking the trouble might in fact be those connectors in the fuse box as why else after repeated attempts would my...
  • Re: Fuse Box Blues/1991 Resolved
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Fri, 25 May 2001 13:35:05 -0700
    ...low beam headlight RIGHT > >additional fuses, in separate holders, above the fuse box ... >10 amp - instrument lighting >10 amp - overheating fuse for aux heater...
  • Re: Fuse panal cover?
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Fri, 15 May 1998 23:40:59 -0700
    ...251-9308-BK Fuse Box Cover, Black 15.89 251-9308-BN Fuse Box Cover, Brown 14.99 These are for Syncros using the...
  • Re: Tips for cleaning up wiring under dash
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Fri, 29 Oct 2021 23:48:30 +0000
    FOLLOWUP:  I went with Bruce's tip about a secondary fuse box for accessories.  Yes, I mounted it under normal 85 Tintop fusebox with...
  • Re: 87 Westy camper fuse question
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 12 May 2008 06:00:56 -0400
    ...87 westy camper fuse question To the left of the driver seat above the toolbox are two fuses in a black coverved fuse box...
  • Fuse box and rear wiper operation
    Historical mailing list - DA
    Thu, 1 Aug 2013 17:52:25 -0700
    I recently purchased a 1984 Vanagon and have numerous questions but most pressing is knowing what fuses go with what as I do not...
  • Re: Fuses
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 18 Oct 2010 16:54:05 -0700
    ...pointed out, most politely, that one reason my kitchen electrics > didn't work was there were no fuses in the kitchen fuse box. > > Duh...
  • Re: Fuse box and rear wiper operation
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 1 Aug 2013 19:04:23 -0700
    ...Fuse box and rear wiper operation I recently purchased a 1984 Vanagon and have numerous questions but most pressing is knowing what fuses go...
  • No brake lights
    Historical mailing list - Prendergast David
    Thu, 14 Oct 2004 17:29:12 -0400
    ...Did some research on the archives and I think it may be the switch or the fuse. Looking over the fuse box I don...
  • Re: Electric: Where should +12V to camping fusebox and relay originate?
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
    Sun, 9 Mar 2014 16:24:08 -0700
    I have never seen an 85 with the next-up type fuse box. The diffenitive determination of what year modal a vanagon is ...is...
  • Re: Fuse Box 85 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Sat, 22 Jun 2013 14:50:18 -0400
    ...I'd like to know if there is a fuse box with blade fuses for my 85 Vanagon. > -- > "Until one has loved an animal...
  • Re: South African Grille headlight conversion on an 84 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
    Wed, 22 Sep 2004 14:05:31 -0400
    Dunno about the rest, but I have modern plug-in fuses in my '85 Westie (except for the auxiliary fuse box for the camper...
  • another westy wirng question
    Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
    Tue, 8 Jun 2004 15:19:20 -0400
    hey all, okay back up, i have a 90 westy interior in my 87 syncro, i have the little black fuse box that is...
  • Clicking under the dash?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:41:33 -0500
    ...I took a quick look at the fuse box when I arrived at work but didn't see anything amiss. Everything seemed to function...
  • Re: Fuse panal cover?
    Historical mailing list - CanineWolf
    Fri, 15 May 1998 18:13:04 EDT
    Hi all im seeing that many people need these fuse box covers. I am getting one that joel is not useing butt perhaps we...
  • Re: 87 Vanagon fuse problem
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Thu, 23 Dec 1999 02:29:26 +0100
    ...It blew the fuse some where along the line... > Too late to get one tonight. > No 15s...Got a whole box of 30's...
  • Re: Dual battery relay blowing fuses
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Fri, 24 Mar 2006 07:47:39 -0500
    ...box open! > > I checked the wiring, and it's all nice, new and clean, with grommets > going through all the metal. Would the fuse...
  • Leaky front end
    Historical mailing list - Richards, Andrew
    Thu, 21 Dec 2006 08:35:12 -0800
    ...The water runs down from the front frame cross-member and drips from the area below the fuse box, NOT from the fuse box...
  • Water Pump Not Working
    Historical mailing list - Roy O.
    Mon, 2 Aug 1999 18:09:21 -0500
    ...The 8 amp fuse in the fuse box behind the driver's seat is fine. Anyone have any ideas as to the cause of...
  • Re: 5 amp fuse?
    Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
    Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:44:13 -0800
    ...wiring junction box that is attached to the left side of the > engine compartment against the firewall, lives a 5 amp fuse. (1986 > Digifant...
  • Re: Headlights Not Working!
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Thu, 20 Jul 2006 20:26:59 -0700
    ...behind the fuse box. This >has sure been covered on the list before... > >My problem is both my high beam fuses burn out, both...
  • Re: Tips for cleaning up wiring under dash
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Sat, 23 Oct 2021 23:35:48 -0400
    ...Dennis, recommended to me to consider my next fuse box to go behind the glove box. Not sure how that would work for you...
  • Re: No low beam on driver's side '85 GL
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 19 Jan 2009 11:32:26 -0800
    ...I show him where the fuse box is. he's trying to get the high beams working.............the high beams are on, but one...
  • starter woes....anyone that can help?
    Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
    Mon, 21 Jun 2004 20:45:37 -0400
    ...I have power where the wire goes from the ignition switch to the fuse box. But i can't find where the wire comes...
  • Re: another westy wirng question
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Wed, 9 Jun 2004 06:42:35 -0700
    ...another fuse block to wire everything in? how do i go about this if i only > have the 2 lead black fuse box from...
  • Electrical help no longer needed!
    Historical mailing list - BadBus
    Thu, 14 Mar 2002 20:27:23 -0500
    ...the front seats removed(easier to get under the fuse box) -the fuse box out -the Bentley flipping between 97.102 and 97.110...
  • Re: 86 Vanagon Fuse Box
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Fri, 25 Jul 2003 12:12:08 -0400
    ...86 Vanagon Fuse Box >Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2003 11:59:50 -0700 > >Yes, the 86 fuse boxes are the same, early or late...
  • Re: Heater Fan blows Fuse
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 10 Aug 2007 15:07:56 -0700
    ...gauge wire and what fuse is needed. IIRC it's basically a few wires from fan/resistor inside box to switch etc. You might...
  • Re: German for "fuse"?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 13 May 2012 13:52:49 -0700
    ...the fuses are numbered in the fuse box .. so when your tail light fuse blows.. and you look in your owner's manual , you...
  • auxillary fuse panel
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 6 Apr 2010 12:04:35 -0700
    I think I have mentioned this in years past, but a handy auxillary fuse panel for our vans can be found on 2000 or...
  • Strange Noise from fuse box
    Historical mailing list - John Branstrom
    Wed, 22 Mar 2000 08:09:25 EST
    I have a very intermittent buzz coming from the fuse box area on my 86 Syncro. It seems that it's totally random and...
  • Re: power window fuse location?
    Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
    Sun, 8 Jul 2007 18:50:05 -0500
    ...Often they are designed to plug into the same hole as a blade- type fuse, and resemble a silver box about 3/8" x...
  • royally confused (westy wiring still)
    Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
    Mon, 7 Jun 2004 21:40:03 -0400
    ...well, i have six leads that need to go to this fuse box plus two heavy wires that look like they need to go...
  • Fuse Size: Aux battery to fuse block
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 7 Aug 2017 16:34:48 -0700
    ...http://www.techspan.ca/images/pageheaders/fusepanel.jpg Even though the fuse block is installed in front of the glove box, I wanted to...
  • paint code locations.
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 22 Apr 1999 10:58:30 EDT
    from '80-'83- under the drivers seat. '84 up, on frame under fuse box. chris
  • Pulled out my stock fridge - now my faucet doesn't work...??
    Historical mailing list - Devin van Tongeren
    Mon, 7 Sep 2009 11:37:38 -0700
    ...pull, I pulled both fuses from the secondary galley fuse box (the red and white fuses found in the box behind the drivers seat...
  • Pictures of Vitrifrigo Installation, Surepower placement, Iota smart charger, Blue Sea fuse box, Volt~Minder installation, and wiring
    Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
    Wed, 3 Jun 2009 12:21:42 -0400
    Recently, I posted asking for advice in installing a Vitrifrigo, a battery separator, a fuse box, etc in my 1991 Westy. Many people responded...
  • Re: Where do the Big Wires Go?
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Mon, 8 Nov 2004 00:54:31 -0800
    ...come into the battery box from underneath the car (though you would need a long heavy wire, and fuse it close to the power...
  • Re: Tips for cleaning up wiring under dash
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
    Fri, 29 Oct 2021 19:07:53 -0700
    ...I went with Bruce's tip about a secondary fuse box for > accessories. Yes, I mounted it under normal 85 Tintop fusebox with sheet...
  • Re: replacement fuse cover for 85 needed
    Historical mailing list - Project Pat
    Sun, 30 Jun 2013 21:30:58 -0400
    Yes, fuse twisting works wonders in the early fuse boxes. I know the di-electric grease thread has run its course, but what about...
  • Re: power window fuse location?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 8 Jul 2007 16:29:46 -0400
    ...the fuse box [ among the relays] All I can spot is a 20 amp fuse , a 10 amp fuse and a silver fuse looking...
  • Re: Cigarette Lighter
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 9 Apr 2014 10:07:58 -0700
    ...What year Vanagon again? There should be an OEM connector between wire from fuse box and various loads. Bentely shows connector having red wires...
  • Re: 87 westy camper fuse question
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Mon, 12 May 2008 06:57:33 EDT
    ...To the left of the driver seat above the toolbox are two fuses in a black coverved fuse box. One fuse is to the...
  • amber verse cleard relays
    Historical mailing list - David Bayer
    Tue, 16 Dec 1997 15:54:26 -0800
    ...fuse box connections and grounds, run an additional 8 guage wire from the alternator up front to the battery and possibly the fuse box...
  • [second battery] Now what?
    Historical mailing list - Fryday
    Mon, 22 Jul 2002 11:57:46 -0700
    ...Those two wires go to a small fuse box screwed to the wall, and then the wire goes behind the cabinet and goes into...
  • 86 fuse panel layout needed
    Historical mailing list - Donald Long
    Mon, 23 Jun 2003 01:47:59 +0000
    ...Ha! </DIV> <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV>A problem with the main fuse box( burned out in the center in back) required a replacement box...
  • Re: Lighting Upgrades - Relayed?
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Wed, 4 Jun 2003 13:41:43 -0700
    ...VW used a single 6 mm wire from the battery to the fuse box on all models. On pre 1986 models all of this...
  • Re: replacement fuse cover for 85 needed
    Historical mailing list - Jim Ogul
    Sun, 30 Jun 2013 11:46:41 -0400
    ...Search "fuse box" Jim 85 Westy On Sun, Jun 30, 2013 at 11:36 AM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net> wrote: > Hi Listers, > > > Anyone...
  • Heater Fans
    Historical mailing list - Betsy Webb
    Mon, 17 Jan 2000 18:02:16 +0000
    ...All of the fuses look ok in the fuse box under the drivers dash. Both front and back blower fans worked on the ride...
  • Re: wiper problems
    Historical mailing list - Jim Wheaton
    Wed, 10 Jan 2001 14:40:44 -0800
    ...After taking all of the connections off of the fuse box, it turns out that there were some loose terminals inside the box. It...
  • Re: [Syncro] Strange Noise from fuse box
    Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
    Thu, 23 Mar 2000 10:19:29 +0100
    ...com wrote: > ... > I have a very intermittent buzz coming from the fuse box area on my 86 > Syncro. It seems that it's totally...
  • Fuse Box Blues
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Fri, 18 May 2001 22:14:15 -0700
    ...The following is a list of the fuse box locations/addresses/valuations/escrow accounts. All you have to do is type in the correct...
  • Re: Dual battery relay blowing fuses
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Fri, 24 Mar 2006 04:30:40 -0800
    ...box open! I checked the wiring, and it's all nice, new and clean, with grommets going through all the metal. Would the fuse...
  • Projektzwo foglights help
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Danrich
    Thu, 21 Sep 2000 21:49:13 -1000
    ...I have a 87 GL I'm not sure how close fuse box accuracy is. Anyway Foglight switch : 251 941 535 + not sure what...
  • Re: Another one of those grounding issues
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 30 Oct 2016 10:11:55 -0700
    ...An addition space for another fuse block or grounding crowns is behind the glove box. Unhook the hinges of the box and there's...
  • Re: Ground Stars
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Mon, 2 Jul 2012 18:43:06 -0500
    ...That helps anyway. > > if I had too many wires on the back of the early style fuse box, which I > think you are talking...
  • Re: Battery Woahs Part II
    Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
    Fri, 3 Jul 2015 19:07:06 -0700
    ...instead of the fuse, a wire is sticking out of it and back into the opposite side of the fuse box. (Meant to bypass...
  • Re: HELP! '81 cratered on the way to work this morning...
    Historical mailing list - ok artguy
    Wed, 19 Feb 2003 14:06:04 -0600
    ...master power supply for all other systems on >fuse boxes. > >get a Bentley manual and look.. > >http://www.vintagebus.com/wiring/ use a 1991...