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Subject:Re: common electrical problems in vanagons
From:Todd Last
Date:Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:59:13 +0000

I'd add the pedal switches for the cruise control unit.

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From: joel walker <uncajoel@BELLSOUTH.NET>

> ok, anybody else working on this?
> this is what i've got so far ...
>
>
> Common Electrical Problems
> found in
> 1980-1991 Volkswagen Vanagons
>
>
> 1. Ground Cluster - under dash, left/driver side,
> above fuse box.
> push-on connectors become corroded/dirty
> and fail to make consistent electrical contact.
>
> 2. Fan Resistor - Radiator Fan
>
> 3. Fan Resistor - Rear Seat Heater Fan
>
> 4. Fan Resistor - Dash Heater Fan
>
> 5. Power Windows
>
> 6. Power Door Locks
>
> 7. Ignition Switch - steering column
>
> 8. Headlight Switch - dash instument pod
>
> 9. Engine ground strap - left/driver side of engine
>
> 10. ??
>
> so do we want to identify the problem area and location, and then
> state the likely cause of the problem, and then the/a cure?
>
> unca joel