Joe, you are right I think. That almost has to be the culprit in this case. The "Load Reduction Relay" turns all of these systems off whenever the key is turned to the start position. It could also be the relay but that seems less likely. You can attach a spare ignition switch to the wiring for a quick test. If it cures the problem then you can take the trouble to install the new switch. Mark Joe Romas wrote: > Could possibly be a ignition switch. Is the key returning all the way back > to the "run" position after starting? > > Joe > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Ray Reinhard" <rayreinh@PACBELL.NET> > > > I need your help on a weird one. When I have my engine running, my > > headlights, foglights, radio, windshield wipers and heater fan have > > no power. Other parts of the electrical system (e.g., parking > > lights, interior lights, dashboard lights, turn signals, emergency > > flashers) work fine. When I turn the engine off, and turn the key to > > the "accessory" (first click) position, ALL components operate. It's > > only when I turn the key to the next position (starting the engine) > > that the components noted above "cut out." > > -- > > Ray Reinhard > > '86 Westfalia GL > > |
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