The short circuit is definitely from the circuit that goes from the clutch
to the instrument panel at what seems to be the odometer. When I unplug it
no problem. I checked behind the ignition switch and all is OK. At the
clutch end both wires are red but through the black sleeve at the other end
wires are brown and another color that I forget now. What a mystery.

Is it possible that something in the instrument panel is causing the
problem?

----- Original Message -----
From: "jimt" <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, March 05, 2005 4:01 PM
Subject: Re: Mysterious short circuit

On 3/5/05 16:27, "developtrust" <developtrust@COX.NET> wrote:

> A mysterious short circuit is blowing my #3 fuse. It only happens when the
> key is in the ignition and when I depress the clutch.
>
> Any advice will be appreciated. It is driving me nuts.
>
> William
>
>

Look at the wiring harness right above the pedals where it comes out of the
column.  Betting on a worn wire or a couple melted together.

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