I'll make a WAG and say the relay with the 18 on it was the one making
the noise. Other things could make it do it though. Page 97.201 of the
Bentley has the most complete showing of the relays and what they are
for on 1986 and new models.

Just how many keys and other junk are on the key ring you were using at
the time?

Mark

Michael Hart wrote:

> Your previous assistance has been faultless so I'm back for more advice;
>
> This morning I noticed that one of the relays in my '87 Westy was
> switching erratically & continuously.
> I didn't notice any impact upon the van's behaviour (driving at 65mph
> on the freeway), but this doesn't sound 'normal' (is there such a thing
> for a Vanagon?). I couldn't figure out which relay was switching (a
> little difficult under those driving conditions).
> At stationary & idle it doesn't do this (that would be too easy..).
> I have the following relays above the fuse array;
> top row:       blank  blank   43    blank  53  blank
> bottom row: blank    18    blank   19     72   21
> (I think it's time for me to figure out what they all do)
>
> Any thoughts on what could be happening?
>
> Thanks,
> Mike
> '87 Westy
>
>