Mark, thanks. I'll check the power steering switch wires and be sure they
are intact. If not, that will be corrected.

Joh
On Jan 27, 2016 12:17, "vw_van_fan_Mark" <madvws@cox.net> wrote:

> This usually happens because one of the 2 wires to the power steering pump
> pressure switch gets shorted to engine metal. If the belt is too short it
> moves the switch to where it is closer. If the original flag spade ends are
> replaced with straight spade ends it also makes it more likely to happen.
> It is a shame that VW put an unfused hot wire in such a vulnerable
> location. The wire comes from the injection harness so the whole harness
> can get ruined as you know.
>
> Mark
>
> John Rodgers wrote:
>
>> I have found my wiring harness is fried. Wires throughout are burned
>> making
>> for shorts all over.  Second time this has happened. Totally sucks.
>>
>> Has anyone got a good one laying about that you would be willing to part
>> with?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>>