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Subject:Re: HELP!!! Electric Problem
From:SyncroHead
Date:Tue, 9 Dec 1997 22:38:05 EST

In a message dated 97-12-07 13:35:33 EST, Vantaztik@AOL.COM writes:

<< We have a '87 Vanagon GL Syncro.  Battery is fine (it's new).  We are
 experiencing nearly a 2.0 amp drain from battery after Roger has removed all
 fuses and relays at the dash.  Battery goes flat if left connected.  He has
 not been able to find soutrce of drain after examining all wires he can get
 to.  We have had problems with electric door locks for a while.  Please
 help!!! >>

It sounda like you may have a partial short from the main power supply cable
to ground.  If it was a better connection ti ground it would draw much mor
than 2 AMPs, but still, 2 AMPs is quite a lot.  Check this wire carefully,
especiall where it may cross a sharp sheet metal edge that could have cut
through the insulation.

Good luck,
Jim Davis