Resending via gerry.vanagon etc. per 12/30 instructions as usual address
repeatly "bounced".
>
> Steve Green wrote:
>
> ..."refrigerator 12-volt heater relay" connects ignition terminal to
> the alternator D+ terminal through the relay's coil.
>
> You can test my theory by unplugging either the 85 or 86 terminal on
> fridge relay...
>

> Thanks.  You were absolutely correct.  Even now looking at the Bentley
> Manual I don't see the path, but then I sometimes have to have
> complicated movie plots explained to me.
>
> I agree with your "fix it the right way" attitude and have cleaned all
> connections I've found.  Unfortunately problem recurs under extreme
> conditions, usually in the middle of the desert, not in my garage --
> making it hard to diagnose.
>
> Thanks again for your help.

Geo Hahn
84 Westy