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Subject:Phantom power drain: Accessories work with key out...
From:mark drillock
Date:Fri, 4 Jun 2010 18:36:51 -0700

Pull the X relay. It may be stuck in the on state.

Bottom relay row, next to the left end empty position, slot 8.

Mark

Greg Potts wrote:
> 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.
>