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  • Re: mystery connector coming off rear heater circuit on my '84
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Thu, 13 Jan 2005 14:29:58 -0700
    ...wire come off the fuse box on the end closest to > the steering column. It orginates on a 2 fuse panel to the right...
  • We Need HELP, now!
    Historical mailing list - Jim
    Sat, 16 May 1998 20:54:09 -0700
    ...The '85 Westfalia Camper manual says there are two fuses (16A/Refrig & 8A/others) located in "a small fuse box on the door post...
  • Re: PREPING FOR PAINT JOB ON 87 WESTY
    Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
    Fri, 6 Mar 2015 20:54:22 -0800
    ...boxes just behind the drivers side >> door this is to accommodate a 12 volt plug to plug in the solar panel >> the controls fuse...
  • Neat Toy for EV (or Vanagons...)
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 10 Dec 1996 17:18:46 -0500 (EST)
    ...I strung the wire across the top of the pedal cluster, and behind the fuse box (you need to drop the fuse panel cover...
  • Re: Fuses
    Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
    Mon, 18 Oct 2010 16:46:02 -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...
  • Headlite wiring & adding Euro style grille & small driving lites to my 84 Westy
    Historical mailing list - bueses
    Mon, 5 Dec 2005 12:09:15 -0700
    ...The current flow from the alternator through undersized wiring to the > battery, then to the fuse box, ignition switch, headlight switch, back to the...
  • Refrigerator problems
    Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
    Tue, 7 Mar 2000 14:28:48 -0800
    ...I've traced it back to the fuse box behind the drivers seat, no power there (though the line's fuse was blown and...
  • Re: Trip Report - Jackson, WY to Moab, UT (and Questions)
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Thu, 30 Apr 1998 11:11:41 -0400
    Not that hard to do: - remove the two screws holding the fuse "box" to the body. - Move the fuse box as far down and...
  • Re: # warning buzzer for turn signal and parking lights left on
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 3 Oct 2003 09:04:24 -0400
    ...That will work in the old fuse box anyway. On the new one you may have to use the little kluge connectors that plug...
  • Re: Where to find GBC (European) fuseholder
    Historical mailing list - mdrillock
    Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:49:37 -0700
    ...http://www.bfyobsoleteparts.com/1946-53-lower-6-fuse-fuse-box-pr-1691.html I have found that VW parts places that deal in...
  • Re: Rad fan testing
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 9 Aug 2015 19:47:09 -0400
    ...On the early vans the common failures beside the radiator switch are the fuse, fuse box, relay for high speed and wiring. On the...
  • Re: South African Grille headlight conversion on an 84 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Wed, 22 Sep 2004 12:28:00 -0700
    --- Jim Thompson <jim@KARMANNGHIA.COM> wrote: > Wonder why they didn't put the "modern" Fuse box in the Syncro? FWIW: My CDN 1991 Syncro...
  • Re: Battery venting, etc.
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Fri, 12 Jun 1998 07:01:25 -0400
    ...one routed directly to stereo power amp (hidden behind the glove box) with 30amp inline fuse; another (also with 30amp inline fuse) directly to...
  • Re: Fan third stage fuse and relay location
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 20 Jun 2005 22:21:53 -0400
    Lower the fuse box and look up and to the left. Big white relay and the fuse is actually a fuse link, mounted with...
  • (no vanagon content) help to find GTI Fuel pump relay
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Fri, 26 Jan 2001 00:51:12 EST
    ...It's not on the relay panel next to the fuse box. Nor is it at the fuse box. This is a Mexican built...
  • Re: fuel pump fuse
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 13 Apr 2002 11:09:37 -0400
    The fuel pump relay is located in the black box above the ignition coil There is no fuse for the fuel pump or the...
  • Re: replacement fuse cover for 85 needed
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 30 Jun 2013 21:41:10 -0400
    At 09:30 PM 6/30/2013, Project Pat wrote: >Yes, fuse twisting works wonders in the early fuse boxes. >I know the di...
  • Re: update on a/c fuse blowing
    Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
    Wed, 16 May 2007 00:18:54 -0500
    ...down the problem blowing the 50 amp fuse > with the 90 Westy a/c. My box of tricks is empty, but it sounds like...
  • Where are the relays for the radiator fan?
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
    Wed, 9 Oct 2002 12:23:33 -0400
    ...to come on then) no markings on the relays above the fuse box to tell me which is which. I suspect a relay for...
  • Re: Heavy Rain...and a leak down behind the fuse box...any suggestions?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Mon, 30 Aug 2004 13:40:46 -0400
    ...today and I noticed a leak >trickling from somewhere behind the fuse box. I can't >see anything on the exterior of the van...
  • Re: auxiliary battery related
    Historical mailing list - Captain Ray
    Sat, 20 Nov 1999 14:28:24 -0800
    ...I picked up a nice, six fuse(30A @) at > my FLAPS.... Only problem for > you is it uses the new ATC fuses. This is...
  • Re: German for "fuse"?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Mon, 14 May 2012 11:01:31 -0400
    ...16:52 Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> napisał(a): > lol... > the fuses are numbered in the fuse box .. > so when your tail light...
  • The case of the shrinking fuse
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 18 May 2015 16:24:11 +0000
    ...An examination of the fuse box showed that number 7 fuse was shriveled to the point that it had not blow but had shrunk...
  • Loose black wire near fuse box?
    Historical mailing list - Brian Wasson
    Sat, 19 Mar 2005 13:02:04 -0500
    Hi all, While doing some work today on my 88 Westy, I noticed a black wire near the fuse box that was hanging loose...
  • Re: Any Guesses
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 14 Jun 2021 21:56:55 -0700
    Alt to that positive stud in box not fused. Could it be that ? > On Jun 14, 2021, at 8:45 PM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast...
  • Re: 83 fresh air fan
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Sat, 15 Jul 2000 23:17:13 -0400
    ...the switch to the fusebox, and from the fuse bos to > where they disappear in the fresh air box, and no signs of melting...
  • Need parts, VW shows, Front Seat Q
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 7 Apr 1997 00:02:16 -0400 (EDT)
    ...Fuse box cover for fuse box under dashboard Question 3. Does anyone have any good ideas or suggestions for installing a seat between the...
  • Re: Pulled out my stock fridge - now my faucet doesn't work...??
    Historical mailing list - Karl
    Mon, 7 Sep 2009 15:35:49 -0400
    ...pull, I pulled both fuses from the secondary galley fuse box (the > red and white fuses found in the box behind the drivers seat...
  • Harness....From Fuse Box To Relay Beneath Driver's Seat
    Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
    Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:08:57 -0600
    Looking for the above, for a 90 Westfalia (for local mechanic friend.) Thanks, Miguel
  • Re: Will post 86 fuse panels fit pre 86 vans?
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Thu, 8 May 2008 09:28:49 -0400
    ...the same fuse panel as the > older Vanagons and I really hate those fuses! > > David Marshall > > http://www.hasenwerk.ca > Box 4153, Quesnel BC...
  • Re: Dometic + related Electical Questions -- searched archives
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Mon, 23 Jul 2007 20:46:27 -0700
    I 'should' know this ...by ATC fuse you mean the kind that come in 86 and later vanagon fuse boxes , the little plastic box...
  • Re: Sink pump not working
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 5 Oct 2012 16:22:39 -0500
    ...There are two fuses, I do not remember which one is for the pump. They are torpedo fuses, inside a black plastic box. mcneely...
  • Instrument cluster.
    Historical mailing list - Jean-Woo Kim
    Wed, 1 Dec 2004 06:38:07 -0800
    ...the same one as the cigarette lighter. >> >> the power WINDOWS have a separate fuse, in a separate holder, just >> above the fuse box. >> >> but...
  • Re: 12 V. Position Fridge problem (120 V. solved)
    Historical mailing list - Melvin Mudgett-Price
    Thu, 28 Sep 2000 15:46:30 -0400
    ...David Beierl [mailto:dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET] ...Actually, check at the fuse box at bottom of driver's door pillar first, it's easier to...
  • Re: Looking for S42 Cooling Fan Fuse ???
    Historical mailing list - John C.
    Mon, 10 Jul 2006 20:47:22 EDT
    ...I had the glove box, the center panel, the steering column cover and the fuse box out of it! Turns out I ( finally) remembered...
  • 5 amp fuse?
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
    Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:23:11 -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: spare wires in engine compartment box?
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Tue, 3 Jun 2003 15:26:03 -0400
    ...At various places (for my 86 Syncro) the wiring diagrams indicate that the fresh air fan is on one connector (on the fuse box...
  • 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: Plug n Play headlight harness with relays - almost done
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Mon, 31 Jan 2000 10:14:01 -0800
    ...The obvious locations would be behind the glove box or near the main fuse panel. While it is most proper to have the fuses...
  • Re: New radio= dead battery?
    Historical mailing list - David Vickery
    Wed, 30 May 2012 18:01:27 -0700
    I believe the wiring to the stereo goes to the fuse box for the fuse that feeds the key on power.� I may be...
  • Re: 758227.jpg
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 25 Oct 2005 09:34:53 -0400
    ...The current flow from the alternator through undersized wiring to the battery, then to the fuse box, ignition switch, headlight switch, back to the...
  • Re: Cigarette Lighter
    Historical mailing list - vw woody
    Wed, 9 Apr 2014 14:37:55 -0500
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > My auxiliary fuse was moved to a small box behind the driver's seat, right next to the original camper...
  • Re: 5 amp fuse?
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
    Fri, 26 Feb 2021 19:27:52 -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: not a fuse--wipers/heaters still not working
    Historical mailing list - Terry K.
    Fri, 15 Feb 2002 22:22:17 -0600
    ...that you have checked out the wires---right? And you have checked out the fuse box the same way --right? ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- "Zoom, Zoom, Zoom" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  • Re: model year differences?
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Wed, 26 Jan 2005 23:42:56 -0800
    ...An early '90 Golf 16V (chassis #: -006600 and earlier) also uses the 171 941 821D fuse box, same as the Vanagon. As usual with...
  • Let there be light!
    Historical mailing list - Willie T. Lafrades
    Tue, 26 Jan 1999 13:21:05 EST
    ...It is positioned above the busser on the fuse box. Also the "different" switch I was made aware of has an extra post and...
  • Re: Where are the relays for the radiator fan?
    Historical mailing list - Jfp w/3 WBXs
    Thu, 10 Oct 2002 11:13:05 +0000
    Hi Adam, The '86 & later Vanagon with A/C has a unique 3 speed radiator cooling fan function protected by the fuse box S1...
  • Re: 1981 instrument buzzer
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 4 Mar 2004 12:36:15 EST
    ...dosteven@SYR.EDU writes: > > is it on the back of the fuse box? or under the instrument cover? I'd love > to yank this...
  • Re: heater fan
    Historical mailing list - James
    Tue, 14 Apr 2015 22:48:46 -0400
    ...fuse box you will > > see a legend of what the fuses are. I don't know for sure if there is > > specific fuse for...
  • Re: Another one of those grounding issues
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 30 Oct 2016 12:02:05 -0500
    ...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: Overhead Westy light
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Wed, 28 Jun 2006 07:56:41 -0700
    ...On 6/27/06, Gilles Turmel <gilles.turmel@sympatico.ca> wrote: > > Hi, > I want to connect my overhead Westy light to the fuse boxe...
  • Re: Lost my dash lights?
    Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
    Wed, 31 Oct 2001 21:30:33 -0800
    ...I think this is in position 16 on the fuse box near some relays. Not one of the regular fuses along the bottom. Bentley...
  • Re: light above stove
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Fri, 15 Mar 2013 05:57:06 -0400
    ...Go to the main fuse box under the dash, find the red wire that supplies power to ALL interior lights, radio and cigarette lighter...
  • Re: 12 V. Position Fridge problem (120 V. solved)
    Historical mailing list - Melvin Mudgett-Price
    Thu, 28 Sep 2000 17:21:58 -0400
    ...two fuses in there, one of mine was blown, do you know what the other one is for. Looking at the box from the...
  • Re: Second Battery Installation
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Tue, 20 Aug 2002 11:29:34 -0400
    ...The > relay > will fit in either battery box. I added a fuse too. > Larry in Ontario, Canada > > "Russell, William" wrote: > > > I had intended to...
  • Re: mystery connector coming off rear heater circuit on my '84
    Historical mailing list - tolga
    Thu, 13 Jan 2005 16:52:49 -0500
    ...wire come off the fuse box on the end closest to >> the steering column. It orginates on a 2 fuse panel to the right...
  • Re: Power mirrors
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Sun, 1 Jun 2003 02:50:52 +0200
    ...The harness may be installed in the drivers door (ending behind the fuse box) and the co-drivers door (ending behind the glove box...
  • Re: model year differences?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Wed, 26 Jan 2005 23:12:24 -0800
    ...Here's the short list of cars that fuse box fits: Volkswagen Golf GL 89-92 MEX Volkswagen Golf Diesel 85-89 Volkswagen Golf...
  • Re: Cigarette Lighter
    Historical mailing list - vw woody
    Wed, 9 Apr 2014 12:09:29 -0500
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Hi Woody. > > What year Vanagon again? > > There should be an OEM connector between wire from fuse box and > various loads...
  • Re: Drinking water pump in the tank
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 30 Dec 2012 09:37:03 -0500
    ...Does anybody know where the power comes from to power the fuse box I can't seem to trace where the wire goes where...