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• Re: replacement fuse cover for 85 needed
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 30 Jun 2013 11:47:46 -0700
  ...http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/vanagon-fuse-box-cover/fuse-box-cover-(12-fuse)-w-orig-symbols-111937555-d -- Jim Thompson 84...
• Re: blinkered
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 7 Apr 2008 18:00:55 -0700
  I doubt there are separate fuses. Whatever year vanagon you have is not apparent right now. If it's up to 85, the fuses...
• Re: Help with Frank's headlight relay upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Wed, 29 Sep 2004 08:11:56 -0400
  ...If you look at the wires going into fuses 3&4 and 5&6 from the side of the fuse box closest the you...
• Re: headlight fuse blowing 1984 Westy
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 3 Apr 2011 16:05:38 -0700
  As you may know, running a higher than specified fuse is asking for trouble. Headlight fuses are shown in Bentley P97.56 as S3...
• Re: heater fan
  Historical mailing list - James
  Tue, 14 Apr 2015 22:48:46 -0400
  When I started the van last week, I also found that the heater blower was not moving, and the fuse seems ok. Are there...
• Re: Interior lights out
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 4 Sep 2014 08:47:23 -0700
  The fuse would normally be very close to the aux battery or even on the + post of the aux battery. The 2 fuses behind...
• Help, 50 amp fuse
  Historical mailing list - your name
  Sat, 30 Sep 2000 01:02:32 -0500
  ...The airconditioner fan does not operate in the low or high positions, I suspect that the aircon fuses are blown. IN my 1991 Westy...
• Fuse Block Sources
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 9 May 2011 16:29:40 -0500
  What - other than JC Whitney - might be some sources of 18-or-so slot fuse blocks for blade type fuses? Couldn't find them...
• wanted: fuseblock for Westfalia kitchen
  Historical mailing list - Rich Durant
  Tue, 28 Jul 1998 12:45:32 -0700
  Hi, I need the 2 fuse fuseblock (and cover if you have it) that is mounted on the post behind the driver's seat...
• Re: Headlamp Relays; Fuse the Relay Control Circuit?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Sat, 5 Aug 2006 07:10:52 -0400
  Frank, In my humble opinion, any circuit should always be fused as close to the battery as possible. I added a small fuse box...
• fuel pump?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
  Sun, 7 Oct 2007 23:10:38 -0500
  ...None of fuses in fuse box is identified with pump.; is there another fuse somewhere?
• AC Blower problem
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:23:39 -0700
  Thanks Mark, You "nailed it" It is not so easy to see that a "bare metal strip" is in fact the fuse when it...
• Re: Wiper Fuse Blows
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 20 Oct 2002 14:09:34 -0400
  ...Turn the problem around -- your heater blower fuse blows when you turn on the wipers. ;-) Check that the fuse is as specified (16 amps...
• Re: fuse box replacement
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 16 Jun 2003 23:20:06 -0400
  I've had this fuse box problem, but with the headlights. I opened up the fuse box, to repair: GOd help the guy that...
• Re: hella 2nd battery kit
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 09:12:48 -0400
  ...it's fact... > A 15 amp fuse is a 15 amp fuse is a 15 amp fuse... > there are several reports of list members...
• Re: Propex 1600 blowing fuses
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 29 Oct 2021 12:04:42 -0700
  It's an inline fuse about 8 inches from the Propex. There is also a propane detector on the circuit. When I put in...
• Back to fuses
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 6 Dec 2022 09:52:44 -0500
  Hi folks, If you were to replace the fuses in a 84 would you use never used vintage fuses or new ones? Do they...
• Re: Vanagon Fuse I.D. online anywhere?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 19 Jan 2003 21:25:22 -0800
  Wiring diagram at www.vintagebus.com/wiring/ Jim Neil Wasbrikoff wrote: > Hey Volks, > > Would anyone know of an online reference to 1986+ fuses and...
• Re: Short Fused about plastic fuses
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 9 Oct 2003 23:21:37 -0400
  ...They're an improvement over the exposed-element jellybean fuses. But they won't solve your problem, and putting in a fuse bigger than...
• Surepower 1315 was Aux Battery Charging Alternatives Question for the Electrical Gurus
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 19 Jul 2007 09:27:21 -0700
  ...The normal usual way to move the accessories over is to run an extra wire from the aux battery to the accessory fuse at...
• Re: auxillary fuse panel
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Wed, 7 Apr 2010 07:24:52 -0700
  ...a handy auxillary fuse panel ... I've been procrastinating for months on installing a fuse block in my Westy. I have all the parts...
• Re: Dometic 182B wiring
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 25 Aug 2013 01:06:31 -0400
  ...The fuse by its nature has to drop a certain amount of voltage, or it wouldn't get hot and fuse when needed. But...
• 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...
• '87 Wolfsburg, Fuse Block problem
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 6 Apr 1997 22:10:09 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Things were'nt going too well, so I decided to disable the 'central locking system' by removing 'box' relay/fuse #23. Couldn't find...
• Re: 30 fan fuse or circuit breaker
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 10 Sep 1997 01:51:47 UT
  ...If the fuse melts, something is wrong and it saved you from having to call your insurance agent. Breakers are convenience items for lazy...
• Re: Short Fused about plastic fuses
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Thu, 9 Oct 2003 18:04:38 -0700
  At 05:41 PM 10/09/2003, you wrote: >My question/concern is: > >1) A fuse is a fuse is a fuse right??? as...
• Re: A/C HOT wires!!
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Sat, 17 Apr 1999 13:24:39 -0700
  ...Widened 2 holes on the new fuse block to match those 2 screws that hold the original 50 amp fuse in place. Now I...
• Re: model year differences?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 21:21:23 -0800
  The new fuse box looks very similar to the 85 Jetta style, if not the same, which is also notorious for problems. My old...
• Re: 1991 Vanagon GL passenger -- Fuses 12 and 13 Good, but things don't work
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 12 Dec 2019 20:03:46 -0500
  ...If you *don't* have 12v on at least one side of both fuses, there's an internal problem in the fuse/relay panel...
• Re: No 13 fuse
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 11 May 2015 07:13:41 -0400
  ...If that cures it, find out which fuse if any and let us know. And look for a pigtail fuse holder behind the panel...
• need advice on aux. circuit, '87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Nov 1995 10:25:31 +0500
  ...wire that leaves from the back of the fuse box to the fan, radio, etc.. is good. The fuse itself is good. I supposed...
• Re: Power to fridge. 86 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Mon, 3 Aug 1998 16:56:31 EDT
  ...rich_durant@MENTORG.COM (Rich Durant) > > After replacing a broken fuse block for the kitchen in my newly aquired 86 > Westfalia, I don't...
• Re: A/C 50 amp fuse?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 19:21:49 -0700
  ...They look scorched and have > blown said fuse once. There are three wires fed from the fuse you mention. > Two go to the evap...
• Re: wiring and fuses for 80/100w bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 14:38:12 -0400
  ...Then, have the relays feed the headlights through the existing wires and fuse points. 15 amp fuses for low beams and 20 amps for...
• 99 Wiper Relay Blows #16 "Term 58" Fuse?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 20 Jan 2015 12:53:03 -0800
  ...A stereo wiring fault (see below) may have caused this fuse to blow but has anyone else had this fuse blow after swapping in...
• Re: Was: Engine.. Wiring... Heat. Now: Installed fuse B+ In Junction Box.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:43:20 -0700
  On 7/31/2012 3:16 PM, neil n wrote: > I guess the only downside is that if the fuse fails (poor quality, > time...
• 84 Vanagon Brake Light fuse location
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sat, 18 Jul 2009 11:08:33 -0400
  ...Now the brake lights on my 84 westy don't work, and for the life of me, I can't find the fuse to...
• Re: Headlight upgrade questions
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 15:28:15 -0500
  ...The fuse is presumably >correct for the size of the stock wiring, so it should protect things >adequately. The fact that you now have...
• Re: No low beam on driver's side '85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 19 Jan 2009 11:32:26 -0800
  ...one always checks the fuses, of course. and on the type of fuse used in the 85 ( last year of that old style 'ceramic...
• Looking for fuse block & sun visors
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 06:15:50 -0700
  I am looking for a fuseblock, vintage somewhere near 1987 in any condition. Fuse S1 melted part of my existing block. Didn't blow...
• Instrument cluster.
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Woo Kim
  Wed, 1 Dec 2004 06:38:07 -0800
  ...I have found wiring diagrams that say that >>> the >>> fuse for the main power for these doors is 'inline' rather than in >>> the >>> fuse...
• Re: 1982 Westy auxillary heater
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 06:16:14 -0700
  I have checked all fuses in the fuse box below the dash up by the steering wheel. This includes the fuses in the extension...
• Re: Heater Fan blows Fuse
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 10 Aug 2007 15:07:56 -0700
  ...Poor grounds, and corroded points at fuse connections can create resistance in a circuit. Not positive if that would contribute to a blown fuse...
• Re: Fuses
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 18 Oct 2010 17:15:48 -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...
• A/C fuse out - but WHERE is it??
  Historical mailing list - SD Kraning
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 20:24:30 -0400
  ...I have a feeling it is a fuse somewhere else, but where is the fuse that opperates the A/C temp switch?. Am I...
• Re: Is the clock fused?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Dec 2001 22:31:34 EST
  ...A seemingly simple question - is the analog clock (1984 Vanagon > GL) fused? I'd like to yank the fuse to reduce current draw while...
• Extra accessory Fuse Block.
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 17 Oct 1999 16:44:59 EDT
  'gonites; FYI, I found, at my FLAPS, a fuse block that will accommodate six 30 amp circuits. " Accepts BUSS ATC blade type fuses, auto...
• Never seen this before..Fuses melted..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 1 Apr 2007 17:27:48 -0700
  ...Came out and found the fuse hanging by one end, all 'smooshie' looking and melted, still on the fuse block but only hanging by...
• Re: Blown fuse
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:18:26 -0700
  ...Blown fuse Karl and Daryl nailed it, it was the cig lighter that was causing the fuse issue. Thanks everyone!! Another problem solved...... Bob...
• trade bumper end cap for fuse panel cover
  Historical mailing list - Chris Wyatt
  Thu, 25 Mar 2004 10:04:36 -0900
  Hi Volks-- Does anyone have a fuse panel cover to fit an '87 Syncro GL, for sale or trade? I'll trade a brand...
• ## found it: automatic reset fuses for A/C system
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Mon, 12 Nov 2001 01:49:49 -0800
  Hello Volks! A while back I posted my solution to the nagging 50A A/C fuse problem (notably the fuse burning at the most...
• 85 Vanagon; Wiper fuse blowing
  Historical mailing list - Lorraine Rios
  Fri, 14 Nov 2003 14:29:30 EST
  ...Yes, when I turn the fan switch on for heater/defrost the fuse blows again....I am going to read the bently wire diagram...
• Re: Overhead Westy light
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:53:55 -0700
  ...The house battery is > connected to main battery by realy when ign on (as is the standard > practice) and the connection line is fused...
• Re: FAQ: fusebox behind driver's seat.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 19 Jul 2007 08:38:02 -0400
  Unless the wiring was changed, the cabin light is fed from the main fuse panel. The two fuses are for the refrigerator, water pump...
• Re: auxiliary battery power to cab?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 8 May 2011 17:13:03 -0700
  The Westy kitchen light also gets power from fuse #3 so running a fused wire aux bat lead to the lower hole of fuse...
• Re: Heater Fan blows Fuse
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Fri, 10 Aug 2007 16:58:08 -0400
  ...So in > theory, you could leave the fan off while driving at a reasonable > speed. > > One reason the fan *may* be blowing the fuse...
• Re: No High Beams
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:41:53 -0700
  ...One of the 'accessories' for the relay panel is a stand alone fuse holder with two contacts. These can be had for pennies. It...
• Re: Dometic 182B wiring
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 24 Aug 2013 21:43:04 -0700
  ...Did not know that type of fuse existed. I'm likely hair splitting. With clean contacts, the OEM Euro fuse should be just fine...
• fuse(y) box
  Historical mailing list - Robert Peterson
  Fri, 12 Apr 1996 09:53:22 -0400 (EDT)
  ...The fuses slide into them when you push them apart. Here is my problem, two of mine are broken on the bottom and several...
• Re: Melted ground wire
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 30 Sep 2020 17:05:03 -0700
  ...There were 20 Amp fuses in those positions now replaced with 15 > Amp fuses?* > - Thanks a lot here, Yes I replaced them with 20A...