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Subject:Re: Wet Running Issues.....again :(
From:John Lauterbach
Date:Tue, 9 Jul 2013 15:12:17 -0400

On Tue, 2013-07-09 at 15:01 -0400, Jeff Lincoln wrote:

> That makes sense too John - but why would I only have problems when it's
> wet out? Dirty connection holding moisture?
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
> '85 GL (Gertie)
> '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus

Jeff,

I purchased my current Vanagon  in 1997.  Once it started raining or was
very damp outside, it would start fine first thing in the morning, but
if you went to the store, etc., after a short drive, it would not start
up for at least 30 min.  Mechanic at local TBA found the problem.  I
clean the contacts about once a year.  I use CRC 6-26 (same stuff I use
on HO-gauge model railroad to keep engines with DCC sound from stalling
on dirty track.

John