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• Re: '81 westy fridge fuse holder
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 29 Jan 1999 09:43:26 -0500
  Dear List, I replaced my stock, wimpy, 2-fuse "box" with a modern 12v fuse holder from an electrical supply company here in Boston...
• Re: Headlight upgrade questions
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 22:04:45 -0400
  On Mon, 9 Sep 2002, Jack wrote: > But an even more fundamental purpose of fuses is to prevent fires, > regardless of wire size. Can...
• Re: question regarding front heater switch and knob, 1990 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:00:13 -0500
  ...I >find that fuse brined out pretty regularly! Just replaced it again >yesterday. You think that melted spot on the fuse cover comes from...
• Re: 91 15A fuse Radio and clock
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 15:13:49 -0800
  ...anything that causes more current to go through that circuit than fuse was rated for. A frayed wire, a faulty load (radio, clock, whatever...
• Re: No low beam on driver's side '85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 19 Jan 2009 09:55:23 -0500
  ...One possibility is that the fuse for the left low beam isn't making good connection. It's fuse #3 (8 amp white). Anyway...
• Re: Fuse conundrum
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 27 Jun 2015 09:56:51 -0700
  I just remembered that the Go Westy H4 kit I installed replaced two of headlight fuses with blue 25 amp. Now I’ll keep...
• Re: Interior lights out
  Historical mailing list - Barry Cotter
  Wed, 3 Sep 2014 17:47:53 -0700
  If your wiring is like mine (84) I have a separate fuse block under my driver seat that manages the power for the kitchen...
• Re: Heater Fan blows Fuse
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Fri, 10 Aug 2007 18:51:56 -0400
  Well, as of my last drive in the van (just now) my fan which earlier silently blew fuses is now a very load, monster...
• Re: Fuses-last response blocked.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 11 Dec 2022 19:36:12 -0500
  Yes, I’ll learn more about cost and shape, of the glass fuses,and then make a choice. But in the mean time I...
• Re: Fuse to Radio Memory keeps blowing
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 30 Oct 2021 21:12:28 -0700
  It it's worked for you for 15 yrs with a 1A fuse and now it blows the fuse then that is indicative of...
• Re: subject Re: Westy aux power straight from the dealer
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 2 Oct 2010 20:18:24 -0700
  On Sat, Oct 2, 2010 at 6:40 PM, Mike Miller <mwmiller@cwnet.com> wrote: > As I understand it if a single fuse, (don...
• Re: Wire size question.
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:10:30 -0400
  At 06:21 PM 8/31/2009, Rocket J Squirrel wrote... >The fuse is usually a physically tiny one that you'll >never find...
• Re: New backup lights keep blowing the fuse !~~
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 03:32:37 EDT
  In a message dated 8/9/00 11:22:39 PM Pacific Daylight Time, danrich@ccmaui.net writes: << Why even using a 30amp fuse...
• sink pump mystery - 1981 westy
  Historical mailing list - Steve Selin
  Sun, 16 Jun 2002 21:25:55 -0400
  ...All fuses look good. I checked, and there is no juice getting to the pump. Looking at the fuses by the driver door pillar...
• Re: fuse confusion
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:34:18 -0500
  ...If you have a plastic with metal strip type fuse rather than a ceramic one, it's possible that the plastic has softened enough...
• Re: Fuses
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 18 Oct 2010 17:37:40 -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 request
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 9 Aug 2015 12:11:59 -0400
  ...fuse request > > Hi Folks, > > Assuming I may have blown the fuse for my sink water pump can someone tell me if that is one...
• Re: Hooking up interior lights to Aux. Battery?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 16 Apr 2006 21:52:07 -0400
  ...The reason I ran 2 wires from the aux battery instead of one with a jumper behind the fuse panel is (even though I...
• Re: Switch circuit to Aux Battery ??
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 7 Jun 2004 16:10:41 -0700
  ...You don't even need to pull the fuse block down. Put it back, checking that you did not loosen any of the connections...
• Re: GBC 10A Fuse?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:58:20 -0500
  Did you try Google? I plugged in "10amp GBC fuse" and came up with quite a few hits. http://tinyurl.com/yjdd6qo -----Original Message...
• Re: FLAPS for 50 amp fan fuse?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Thu, 21 Sep 2000 16:30:35 -0600
  David Beierl wrote: > At 12:41 9/21/2000, David Luddy wrote: > >I need this fuse ..its a screwed in place strip of zinc...
• Re: South African Grille headlight conversion on an 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 11:35:35 -0700
  ...Is this a US Market vehicle? Mark Tim Dearest wrote: > Dunno about the rest, but I have modern plug-in fuses in my '85...
• Re: Cleaning grounds in dash
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Mon, 13 Mar 2006 20:33:13 -0500
  ...I think it is easier to get to them by taking the mounting screw out of the fuse box and pushing the fuse box...
• Re: Aux Battery- Don't feed Fuse Position 3
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 27 May 2006 10:50:28 -0700
  Your concerns are over blown and speculation about the fuse 3 voltage being a reference for the led blinking circuit is incorrect. Why not...
• Re: D15 connector revealed
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 7 Nov 2011 23:30:37 -0700
  My '85 has ceramic fuses; I think the change was in '86. Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus On Nov 7, 2011, at...
• Re: EV A/C problem solved...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Jul 1995 22:24:24 -0500
  ...Finally, after about $300 worth of (used!) parts, I thought maybe the connection behind the fuse box was toast. So I pulled the fuse...
• RE : sink pump mystery - 1981 westy
  Historical mailing list - Steve Selin
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 09:16:46 -0400
  ...All fuses look good. > > I looked under the driver seat and found a fuse (16) that is good. There is > another wire in there...
• Re: Melted ground wire
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 30 Sep 2020 12:24:35 -0700
  ...The fuses 20,21(low beam) are OK, the > casing > > of the fuses 9,10(high beam) were melted but the fuses are not...
• Re: WARNING- having A/C on high on 85' Westy or Vanagon = fire danger
  Historical mailing list - MDC Vanagon
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 15:47:00 -0800
  ...Try this, Find the fuse....probably 2 from the right ( next to steering cover 25A or 30A) turn the fan to high feel how...
• Re: Propex 1600 blowing fuses
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 29 Oct 2021 10:46:35 -0700
  ...Built up resistance will blow fuses as well. Steven 91 Westy On Fri, Oct 29, 2021, 7:31 AM Mark McCulley <markmcculley@gmail.com...
• Re: fuse cover
  Historical mailing list - Alan Sinclair
  Fri, 20 May 2005 18:30:14 -0700
  ...fuse cover When I purchased the van five years ago it never came with a fuse panel cover(85 westy). I just thought the...
• Re: Mega-fuse? (between batteries)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 23:46:16 -0500
  A 6 gauge wire should probably be protected by a 100 amp fuse. For this application I do not see a need. Just make...
• Re: Fuses
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 18 Oct 2010 17:06:40 -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: Looking for S42 Cooling Fan Fuse ???
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 10 Jul 2006 16:40:36 -0700
  The 3rd stage fan relay and it's fuse are hidden from view up inside the dash. It is not identified on the numbered...
• Re: EV horn fuse blowing
  Historical mailing list - J
  Tue, 28 Oct 1997 21:36:17 -0500
  > My EV horn fuse blows (so to speak) after using the horn several times. > ANyone else have this problem. > Is it suppost to be...
• Re: Fuse for Dash Lights.. Where?? '91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Sun, 30 Dec 2001 17:12:14 -0500
  ...The fuse is located right in the center at the very top of the fuse block....above the relays. Now my dash lights work...
• Re: Backup lights not working
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Fri, 27 Sep 2013 16:15:27 -0700
  ...In any case..if you see a fuse, check it ! I see ..ask questions on the group before you can even access all parts...
• Re: Fuse Box Blues
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 18 May 2001 23:55:27 -0700
  If you still have the fuse block cover,turn it over and look inside. The information is embossed in the plastic. ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Re: auxiliary battery power to cab?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 8 May 2011 23:07:56 -0700
  ...The feed to E3 is fused back at an aux panel beside aux battery, 15A fuse. I prefer this set up to a wire...
• Re: Headlights Still Out
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Mon, 15 Oct 2012 18:16:00 -0700
  ...Along with checking circuits of my new switch before install, I have repeatedly checked and tested all my fuses and fuse panel connections. First...
• Re: replacement fuse cover for 85 needed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Sun, 30 Jun 2013 13:24:30 -0700
  ...not good for the fuses. I think the fuses are happier exposed to the interior of the van. What gets iffy on them is...
• 12V Circuit Breaker
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Wed, 1 Jul 2015 10:26:05 -0400
  ...The plug has a Buss 10 amp fuse in it. My limited electrical knowledge results in a lot of blown fuses. Is there a...
• Re: Refrigerator Fan Noise
  Historical mailing list - Blaine Bachman
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 15:18:22 EDT
  ...blowing the fuse! Proving once again that, "The component intended to be protected by the fuse will self distruct thereby protecting the fuse." -Blaine
• Re: Strange electrical problem: Headlights don't work (among other things)
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Tue, 24 Oct 2006 22:36:09 -0400
  ...The little "doo-dad" in the picture is a fuse puller. It snaps on to the end of the fuses and grabs them to...
• Re: Repost. Troubleshooting a Circuit
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Sat, 23 Feb 2013 19:09:42 -0800
  ...if it's a fuse that's been pulled/replaced frequently, the splayed terminals may be the problem. actually, a snapped ceramic fuse can...
• Re: Multimeter recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 09:56:12 -0800
  A blown fuse is an indication that you have hooked the meter up in such a fashion that there is risk of damage to...
• Re: 82 vandiesel hard cold start 2
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 14:48:12 -0400
  That's a 50A fuse, if I remember. Funny, I thought that fuse powered everything, not just the glow plugs. Whatever. I replaced mine...
• Re: Fuse Box 85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 22 Jun 2013 14:50:18 -0400
  ...I can get you a brand new OE VW fuse panel to replace your old one for $67. If you are having problems with...
• Re: Wipers - Go/No-Go
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:34:36 -0700
  ...Please disconnect the battery before dropping the fuse panel down and poking around in there! While you have the fuse panel lowered be sure...
• Re: Battery Circuit Breaker
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 22:21:53 EST
  Joshua; Fuse ratings can really get bewildering. At work I probably could find a dozen different 2 amp fuses, fast blow, slo blow, 125v...
• Re: FW: Wiring trouble- 1985
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 24 Mar 2014 16:12:33 -0700
  ...The black wire attaches to one end of fuse 12 and some part of the power goes through the fuse but not the main...
• Re: Fridge noise and blown fuse and chairs wanted.
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Tue, 11 Sep 2001 07:11:52 -0500
  ...I have a small brown fuse box directly below the seatbelt reel on the >drivers side. It holds two fuses, what are these fuses...
• double fuse panel
  Historical mailing list - ssmilby
  Sat, 23 Mar 2002 22:23:28 -0500
  Does anyone know what the two fuses are behind the drivers seat and what they control Thanks Mark Milby 85 Westi
• Power Mirror Fuse
  Historical mailing list - Steve Mozurkewich
  Thu, 1 May 2003 13:51:19 -0700
  Which fuse is for the power mirrors on an 89 Westy? I looked in the Bentley, and found nothing. Thanks Steve
• cigarett lighter
  Historical mailing list - ForestDweller
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 22:41:37 -0700
  ...blew the fuse in slot #7. Q: Why am I blowing fuse #7 when the schematic shows "S8"? Doesn't "S8" mean fuse#8...
• Re: Wipers and Heater Motor Not Working
  Historical mailing list - kurt stoppkotte
  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 12:50:05 -0500
  ...the list helped me tremendously....its the third relay from the left, on the backside of the fuse panel... a $3 part. cheers, kurt...
• Re: 758227.jpg
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 25 Oct 2005 09:09:07 -0700
  ...The 1.5mm2 wire the headlights run on is rated for 16 amps. << Can you safely install higher amperage fuses in the headlight > circuits...
• Re: Electrical Gremlin
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:26:58 -0500
  ...If one of the fuses stops the drain the remaining tracking job will be easier than if it does not. Don't forget fuses...
• Cruise Fuse (Relay)? Location No 25?
  Historical mailing list - ChriStenSen DeSiGn iNc.
  Thu, 2 Dec 1999 01:04:00 -0500
  ...The interior chart imprinted on plastic fuse box cover does not list cruise control fuse, so am assuming this is not a fuse, but...
• Re: Grills, grills, grills
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Tue, 24 Aug 2021 17:46:32 -0700
  ...https://maraindustrial.com/cart/849678-thickbox_default/napa-7825316-fuse-panel-156000620-pack-of-5.jpg It's not a tight fit per se...