On the vanagon brown is almost always tied directly to a frame ground. It is
probably whatever the other color wire is going to where the problem is.
jimt

On 3/5/05 20:32, "developtrust" <developtrust@COX.NET> wrote:

> 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.
>
> ........................................