Since I pulled all of the fuses and it's still doing this...that
eliminates something on the fused side of connections right?

I didn't mention this in the initial e-mail, but after turning the ket
to "run" and the electrical relay clicking on, the dash lights look
normal brightness and the temp sender light flashes like it normally
should. If I use the turn signal, it will make the turn signal light
go bright. Headlight switch has no effect. Hazard lights make the turn
signal light go bright. Turning the key results in all lights out,
then dim until the relay clicks again.

I have no idea where to start looking.

I would take it it, but want to drive it away by tomorrow...

On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 7:55 AM, Michael Sullivan<sandwichhead@gmail.com> wrote:
> I know this may not be it, but stereo and some lights are on the number 8
> fuse I beleive and the light above the glove box sometimes grounds out and
> shorts this area.
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
> 73 Beetle
>
>
> On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 9:32 AM, Aaron Robinson <a.robinson.lists@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>>
>> Hello all. I'm leaving on a trip tonight and need to go to work soon.
>> This is an '85 westy.
>>
>> I just pulled the steering column cover and was investigating the lack
>> of wipers (they haven't been working for a long time), but it hasn't
>> really rained in a long time either. When gently pulling on some
>> wiring under the dash, all of a sudden the stereo stopped and the
>> interior light I had on started flickering. I think there's a short or
>> bad ground somehow, but I can't figure it out.
>>
>> No fuses blew, I pulled every fuse and still have the issue. With the
>> key in the ignition and all fuses out, turning the key to "on" results
>> in dim lights osx, ALT and turn signal lights. Leaving it there
>> results in a SLOW turning fuel pump after a 5-6 second delay and
>> hearing a relay click on. turning the key results in nothing or bad
>> electrical sounds at the battery and no crank. Until today, this had
>> been fine.
>>
>> This van has had bad electrical work done, so I'm sure theres
>> something, but what is unfused and would cause the starter to not
>> crank? If anyone has suggestions, I'm checking mail and will have my
>> cell phone (206)409-3765.
>>
>> Thanks!
>> Aaron
>> '85 westy.
>
>