You are not the only one.  I am having this problem too.  I expect I will
need a solution to this problem in the next 2 or 3 removals of that connector.

Edward

At 09:38 AM 12/1/2004, you wrote:
>My 87 GL Wolfsburg Edition seems to need a new printed circuit board on the
>back of the instrument cluster. It is in a bad way where it meets the
>connector. I have tried fixing it by resoldering and using copper tape. They
>worked for a while but not anymore. Are there other fixes? Am I the only one
>with this problem? How much do these printed circuit boards go for and does
>anyone have one?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Jean-Woo
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Matthew C. Huntley" <matthew.huntley@STRATHBOGIE.NET>
>To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2004 12:32 PM
>Subject: Re: 1986 Vanagon GL - Central Locking
>
>
>>Well, the VIN is Higher, so I will check #3. Replacing the other higher
>>fuse brought the AC back.
>>I am curious, though, since the Lighter is working, so I guess I will
>>check it to be sure, and then start tracing wires. Got to find the red
>>wire that is the + for the Central Locking Circuit. Maybe it needs to be
>>replaced.
>>
>>Thanks Again,
>>Matt
>>>>I am trying to troubleshoot the Central Locking that my Vanagon GL
>>>>came
>>>>with. I have found the actuators in the doors, and I am trying to
>>>>find
>>>>where the fuse for it is. I have found wiring diagrams that say that
>>>>the
>>>>fuse for the main power for these doors is 'inline' rather than in
>>>>the
>>>>fuse panel. Does anyone know where this fuse is located? I am still
>>>>waiting for my shop manual, but I am trying to get this fixed
>>>>anyway.
>>>
>>>according to the bentley book, it depends.
>>>
>>>if your bus VIN is higher than GH055689, your 86 central locking
>>>system should be fuse #3 .. the same one as the cigarette lighter.
>>>
>>>the power WINDOWS have a separate fuse, in a separate holder, just
>>>above the fuse box.
>>>
>>>but if your bus VIN is LOWER than GH055690, your 86 central locking
>>>system
>>>is a 20amp fuse, in a seprate holder, just above the fuse box.
>>>be warned ... the air conditioner is also a 20amp fuse, up in the same
>>>place.
>>>they don't bother to point out which is which. :(
>>>
>>>good luck!
>>>joel
>>>
>>
>>
>>--
>>Any opinions stated here are my own, otherwise someone else would have
>>said them.
>>
>>--
>>Any opinions stated here are my own, otherwise someone else would have
>>said them.