Yes, the systems that you say are not working sound much like the systems that would be cut out by the ignition switch during engine cranking only, to provide more power to starter. I would start by looking into the ignition switch. Bryan -- Original Message -- >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> >To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> >Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2000 6:07 PM >Subject: Electrical System Mystery > > >> 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 >> >
Bryan Belman Pt. Pleasant, NJ 90 Audi 200 82 Vanagon Diesel Westfalia 70 Type 1
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