Try turning the handle in the other direction.  One way should activate the
pump, the other way opens the valve for the H2O hookup outside.  (You can
test this by hooking up your garden hose).

Brent Christensen
'89 GL Syncro Westy
'91 Taurus SHO (For Sale)
'95 Cherokee Sport

----- Original Message -----
From: DAVID MOST <most@UCLA.EDU>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, April 19, 1999 10:06 PM
Subject: camper water pump question

> I've been testing the camping equipment in my "new" '87 camper, and it has
> all worked well thus far.  The only part I'm not sure about is the sink
> pump.
>
> I filled the tank and the indicator lights worked properly.  The two fuses
> on the driver's pillar are intact, but the pump makes no sound when I turn
> the knob.  The PO claims that she never used any of the camping equipment,
> and it looks that way.  The wiring looks fine, so I'm wondering if there's
> anything I can check before assuming the pump is bad.  The fridge and
> stove work quite well, so I'm pretty happy as it is.
>
> Thanks for the help.
>
> David