Tabe,

Go here ... At the left (Table of contents) click on Technical Section.
  Scroll down nearly to the bottom.  On the right hand side you'll see
where you can click on Fuse Panel (1983-85) and Fuse Panel (1986-91).
You'll better be able to see what you'd be up against.

http://www.vanagonparts.com/home.html

Mike

Tabe Johnson wrote:
> I'm embarassed to be asking such an obvious question,
> but here goes:
>
> I'm working on a 1984 Vanagon.  The fuse box has 12 fuses.  Is
> the one nearest the driver's side #1 or #12?  Bentley shows
> -->13<-- fuses!  What gives?  Can anyone provide me with a fuse
> list?  (No owner's manual)
>
> I'm gonna go read Bentley some more now.
>
> (Key questions:  Where is fuse #1, and I need a fuse list)
>
> tabe johnson/87 westy
>