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Subject:Re: A/C fan and burning smell
From:Jim Felder
Date:Mon, 10 Aug 2015 18:58:29 +0000

Switches,  should have said, not knobs.

Jim

On Mon, Aug 10, 2015 at 1:47 PM Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:

> Mostly likely the control knobs, that's what I associate with the burning
> smell and then no fan. I have some some of those switches. I might need a
> picture of yours to make sure I get the right one.
>
> Jim
>
> On Mon, Aug 10, 2015 at 1:39 PM sailingfc dslextreme.com <
> sailingfc@dslextreme.com> wrote:
>
>> 1987 Vanagon GL Syncro tin-top.  Overhead controls and ductwork, A/C
>> system.
>> 1. Fan speed "3" does not work.  Everything is still on, just no fan.
>> "1", "2" and "4" fan speeds work.        Where do I start looking for this
>> problem?
>> 2. When I switch fan speed to "4", I start getting a burning smell from
>> the vents.  When I go back down to "1" or "2", smell eventually goes away
>> and runs fine all day long.        I opened the driver side A/C rear panel
>> and see/smell no burnt items among the wires and relays.  Do you think this
>> smell is coming from the evaporator coil area or the control knob area in
>> front?
>>
>> Thanks.
>> -Dick-
>>
>