Date:         Thu, 7 Mar 2002 09:09:28 -0600
Reply-To:     Jeremy Speer <jspeer@POBOX.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jeremy Speer <jspeer@POBOX.COM>
Subject:      Introductions and electrical questions
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Greetings all,

I'm new to the list and thought i'd introduce myself...before i started
asking questions.

My name is Jeremy, originally from Brooklyn, NY, currently living in
Minneapolis, MN. Very recently, this past weekend, i became the new
owner of a '89 Westy. Bought it in St. Louis and drove it up....right
through that storm that was attributed to 20 deaths in Michigan. I
survived, but almost rolled the van in Iowa due to icy roads and 35mph
crosswinds.

Mechanically the vehicle seems great. 147,000 miles. Rebuilt engine and
factory new transmission at 115,000. New (not rebuilt) heads at 130,000.
Wet compression showed 125psi at all four.

I've already placed orders at GoWesty.com and BusDepot.com for numerous
interior parts and doo dads... i'm slowly getting into the swing of
ownership.

I'm hoping at least some of this is relay related... and will be a
simple fix. First, i notice the radio is not being powered when the
ignition is off... it forgets its presets and everything. Next, the
engine cooling fan does not come on at all despite the PO recently
replacing the thermo switch. The cruise control is dead too, but the
vacuum pump seems fine. Finally, the little electronic tune that plays
in my buddy's '86 when you start it up does not play in mine.

I guess i'm looking for suggestions on where to begin and what to look
for.

Many thanks,

-jspeer

'89 Westy, yet-to-be-named