Thanks to Mark, banging this relay on my wheelwell did the trick.  I've
ordered a new relay from our friends at busdepot, and an ignition switch
just in case I ever need one.  Thanks to everyone that responded so quickly
when I was in need.

Jeff
----- Original Message -----
From: "mdrillock" <mdrillock@COX.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, December 19, 2008 10:45 AM
Subject: Re: Electrical Nightmare?

> Not so fast. You said all the lights still worked. If all includes the
> headlights then it can't be the ignition switch. If the headlights still
> work normally then you need to look at the "X" relay in the main
> relay/fuse panel. It is in position 8 and should have the number "18"
> stamped on the end. Try removing it, tapping it against a hard surface,
> and putting it back. Even if that "fixes" it, get a new one, under $10.
>
> Mark
>
>
> Jeff Michal wrote:
>> Well miguel, thanks for the tip.  I'll get an ignition switch.
>>
>> The page that links off of vanagonauts for this is busted.  URL gives
>> me a
>> 404 page not found error.
>> http://carboncow.net/vanagon/projects/ignition_switch.htm
>>
>> Can anyone give me a few pointers or maybe somehow they have this page
>> saved
>> and can pass it along?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Jeff
>> 90GL
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "miguel pacheco" <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM>
>> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>> Sent: Friday, December 19, 2008 2:48 AM
>> Subject: Re: Electrical Nightmare?
>>
>>
>>> No, it doesn't sound like a nightmare. It sounds like your ignition
>>> switch is going out. This is a simple thing to replace and, as many
>>> Vanagon owners know, don't leave home without a spare ignition switch.
>>> The procedure is detailed on www.vanagonauts.com ..............