Yes, for very early versions of the Westy there is a pump disable
circuit as part of the water level display led panel. Too little water,
pump won't run. Best to bypass this function as it causes more problems
than it solves. They did away with it during 82 production. You need to
move 1 wire.

Mark

zzyzx wrote:
> Vehicle = 1980 Westfalia
>
> Question is does the water tank have to have water in it for the water
> pump to get power?
>
> Steve
>