You can pull the connector off the back of the switch and use a paper clip
to run the fan on various speeds.  We once drove from Austin to Atlanta
that way with the fan on "3" when the switch crapped out.  The paper clip
did get sort of hot...

Larry A.

On Mon, Aug 10, 2015 at 2:39 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-
>