Sounds like a good application for a relay that would be controlled by the fan switch. Brent Christensen '89 GL Syncro Westy Santa Barbara, CA
>From: "Smola, Tony" <TSmola@TRIBUNE.COM> >Reply-To: "Smola, Tony" <TSmola@TRIBUNE.COM> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: WARNING- having A/C on high on 85' Westy or Vanagon = fire danger >Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2002 17:30:24 -0600 > >I've noticed that if I have the A/C fan switch on high (position 3), there >is a tendency to melt the fuse and fuse holder. >Try this, > >Find the fuse....probably 2 from the right ( next to steering cover 25A >or >30A) >turn the fan to high >feel how hot the fuse gets.....WOW! > >I have since replaced the fuse holder due to melting and do not EVER go to >the high position > > >Check it out guys it could save your Van and your life. > >Malibu Tony 85' Westy 1.9L 5 degrees BTDC
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