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Subject:Re: Aurgh! Vanagon climate controls make me mental
From:Glen Buhlmann
Date:Fri, 08 Mar 1996 14:12:32 -0800

Harry Yates wrote:
> 
> Hi Rich.  For the rear heater there is a 3 speed fan switch next to
> the steering column on the right side.  This controls the fan speed
> only.  Under the rear seat there is a valve that you can adjust for
> warm, and warmer air.  It's quite efficient.  Move the lever to the
> front of the van for maximum heat.
> 
> Hope this help.
> Harry.
> 
> >
> > OK, so I have only had my '89 Westie for two days, but you'd think that by
> > now, having read the appropriate section of the manual numerous times, that
> > I'd be able to figure out the convoluted climate controls.  No such luck, so
> > I have a stupid question for those in the know:
> >
> > First of all, my Vanagon has A/C but no auxiliary heater.  My question: How
> > the heck do I get heat to come out of vent under the back seat?  The heat up
> > front is just fine thank you, but those sitting in the back are finding
> > their feet to be a bit numb.
> >
> > Signed,
> >
> > Cold feet in Canada
> > (Rich Jones  richj@watcom.com)
> >
> >
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> Burnaby, British Columbia CANADA
> '90 Syncro Westfalia  email: hyates@bcit.bc.ca
> '87 Golf Diesel       WWW:   http://www.bcit.bc.ca/~hyates

Or about an hour before you leave, start heating several large stones with a 
blowtorch......

I know Friday's around here somewhere.  ;-)

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