At 12:28 PM 6/14/2010, mcneely4@cox.net wrote:
>David, I'm a little confused.  Is this a situation where VW simply
>did not put a fuse in the circuit?

Yep.

>   Does it apply to all Vanagon models?

Yes.

>  Is this something we all then need to address?

As I said, like a tetanus shot...it won't happen, but when it does it
will ruin your week.

>   For me, that would almost certainly mean going to an auto
> electrical shop or to some capable pro to address, but if it's a
> serious failure waiting to happen, then that's where I am headed.

Pictures to follow.  It's an easy job if you have decent hand
strength and the right tool, which is available at Home Depot.

Yours,
David