At 15:44 9/27/2000, Bill Davidson wrote: >Okay... so when the key is on but not cranking power goes to those things... >but what happens when cranking? ... where does the 'load reduction relay' >come into play? Is the 'load reduction relay' a normally closed relay that >shuts those power users off when it receives a signal that the engine is >cranking? ... ??? T'other way 'round -- the relay is energized by the X terminal (and closes, allowing power to the wiper, demister, heater blower). When you turn the key to crank, the X terminal disconnects, relay opens, accessories (and lights, but that's direct and not through the relay) shut down. d David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ '84 Westy "Dutiful Passage" '85 GL "Poor Relation" |
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