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Subject:Re: Help with new 1985 Westy engine wiring
From:Dan N
Date:Sat, 25 Jun 2022 11:28:45 -0700

This pic - https://pbase.com/spacecommander/image/172714047
the power steering sensor missed a wire. That sensor is for raising the
idle when the power steering is locked tight left or right.

This pic - https://pbase.com/spacecommander/image/172714046
The round plug on the alternator is for a VW diagnostic device, not used
anymore long ago.

On Sat, Jun 25, 2022 at 3:38 AM Tom Boldway <jboldway@hotmail.com> wrote:

> Hello all! Spacecommander is back as I’ve purchased a 1985 Westy.
> Body rusty, but rest ok. However there’s a bit of a wiring mess in the
> engine compartment and it’s been over a decade since I’ve owned a Westy.
> Here’s links to pictures. First picture - all these wires coming from the
> relay box have been cut yet backup lights, brake lights, turn signals and
> all else work.
> Second picture - this round connector above the alternator appears to have
> nothing to connect to.
> Third picture - what connects to this lug on the sensor?
> All dash lights and gauges work as they should.
>
> https://pbase.com/spacecommander/image/172714045
>
> https://pbase.com/spacecommander/image/172714046
>
> https://pbase.com/spacecommander/image/172714047
> Lastly, this is the Vanagon
>
> https://pbase.com/spacecommander/image/172714049
>
> Sent from my iPad
>