Sounds like a good application for a relay that would be controlled by the
fan switch.

Brent Christensen
'89 GL Syncro Westy
Santa Barbara, CA

>From: "Smola, Tony" <TSmola@TRIBUNE.COM>
>Reply-To: "Smola, Tony" <TSmola@TRIBUNE.COM>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: WARNING- having A/C on high on 85' Westy or Vanagon = fire danger
>Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2002 17:30:24 -0600
>
>I've noticed that if I have the A/C fan switch on high (position 3), there
>is a tendency to melt the fuse and fuse holder.
>Try this,
>
>Find the fuse....probably 2 from the right ( next to steering cover   25A
>or
>30A)
>turn the fan to high
>feel how hot the fuse gets.....WOW!
>
>I have since replaced the fuse holder due to melting and do not EVER go to
>the high position
>
>
>Check it out guys it could save your Van and your life.
>
>Malibu Tony  85' Westy  1.9L   5 degrees BTDC

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