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Subject:Phantom power drain: Accessories work with key out...
From:Greg Potts
Date:Fri, 4 Jun 2010 20:46:02 -0400

Hi Volks,

A local van has come my way looking for help with a phantom power drain.
Initially the radio was suspect, but even since it was removed the
problem persisted.

I took a look at it and the first thing I noticed was the digital clock
was working, even with the ignition key out. The windshield wipers and
the blower fans also work without the key in place.

I pulled each fuse in turn and none of the fuses pulled singly would
extinguish the clock and blower together. I also tried swapping the
ignition switch with a brand new unit but that didn't help either.

The van is a very early 1986 westy, built 10/85. It has square
headlights and a 2.1 engine but no adjustable armrests.

Happy Trails,

Greg Potts
Toronto, Ontario Canada
197x Westfakia "Bob the Tomato"
1987 Wolfsburg Weekender Hardtop
www.pottsfamily.ca

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