The battery under the driver's seat was added by someone. What lights are
you referring to? Check the battery to see if it is holding a charge. Maybe
it is dead and turning on the ignition is operating a charging relay
providing power for the lights to work. Since this was added you will need
to find out how it is wired and how is it designed to work.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Tim Englund
Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 9:34 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Newbie question about auxiliary power

Hello List,

I'm the proud new owner of a 89 Westy, Zola. She's a beaut - very solid body
and runs like a champ. I've had her about a week and am already very much
looking forward to spring.
I am, however, confused by the auxiliary power. It doesn't seem to work.
There's a battery under the driver's seat and the wires look clean and the
connections solid. Yet the lights don't turn on after I shut the engine
down.
I've plugged her into 120V via an extension cord and while the outlet in the
cabinet under the sink is live, still the lights don't turn on.
The lights do turn on when the engine is running.
Also, the refrigerator doesn't seem to work - plugged in or otherwise (I
haven't tried propane yet).
I haven't put a voltmeter on the aux battery or checked the fuses yet
because it's cold out there. :) Anyway, I'm wondering if this is a typical
problem with a well-known solution. Any help/advice would be appreciated.

Thanks!
Tim Englund
Ellensburg, WA