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Subject:Re: THANK YOU! [vanagon] lister needs help on the road - headlight gremlin in 86 wes
From:Karl Wolz
Date:Wed, 20 Jul 2005 21:23:16 -0700

Damned cell phone connections.  He spelled my name with a C!  I had the
same problem just last year - bad connection in the ignition switch.

Karl Wolz

>
> apparently y'all helped jim fix his headlight problem.. he is back on
the
> road..he sends his thanks to everyone who responded..
>
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> fwd message from:   Jim King terrapincampers@optonline.net
> Lesson learned NEVER un-subscribe from the list for vacation!
>
> I received a cell phone call just about an hour after my post request,
from
> Carl? I was on the highway and not quite sure of his name as it was
the usual
> vague cell phone connection. He tipped me off to the ignition switch
problem,
> and wished me well.
> When I arrived at my destination I checked the wiring diags w/Bentley,
pulled
> the steering column covers off & found the plug welded to the ignition
> switch. I finally pried it off, tested the wires and made my parts
list.

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