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Subject:Re: 1985 Vanagon - fuse panel grounds +
From:Mike Collum
Date:Sat, 17 Nov 2007 17:20:47 -0500

Larry,

I haven't removed those grounding "Stars" but I use a percussion Impact
driver with a Phillips head attachment to remove stubborn screws ...
like the ones on a starter solenoid.  Works like a champ.

Mike

AAG - Larry Word wrote:
> I'm attempting to clean the two VW Grounding terminals underneath the fuse panel at the left side of my driver's compartment (near my feet while driving) - how best to loosen these hard-to-get-at phillips screw head bolts (two)?
>
> Also...what are the two relay-like items I see just 2 inches away from these grounding terminals.....
>
> Also..is it common to have "problems" with these grounds, my gauges are not working 20% of the time, and yet have them look non-rusty from the driver's side before I break them loose?
>
> Thanks for insights...
>
> Larry
> Ga.
>