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Subject:Re: 86 westie NO LIGHTS!
Date:Mon, 5 Aug 1996 13:21:24 -0400

In a message dated 96-08-04 19:13:17 EDT, you write:

>my 86 vanagon camper lights are not working tried everything I can think of 
>Highbeam works with flasher only also the fans and wiper only work when 
>flasher stalk is held up
>	Whats my problem? what shall I check next? any Thoughts ????
>	Dave

Look at two things:
1. Ignition switch, which disengages power to these items when in the
starting position through the Load Reduction Relay, and (you guessed it)
2. The Load Reduction Relay itself.  This relay activated by the starting
position of the ignition switch prevents power from going to these items
while you're starting the van.

Jim Davis
87 GL Syncro
88 GL Wolfsburg