Date:         Thu, 7 Mar 2002 08:02:45 -0800
Reply-To:     Dana Morphew <kadm@PUGETSOUND.NET>
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From:         Dana Morphew <kadm@PUGETSOUND.NET>
Organization: Dana's Mobile Carpet Steam
Subject:      Re: Introductions and electrical questions
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The tune is played by relay #4 that plugs in at the top of the fuse panel.
Mine's a '90 so is likely what you have.  You'll have to loosen the panel and,
in mine, #4 causes it to take a bit of maneuvering to remove the panel.  This
relay also has a "grill" on its top to allow the sweet song to escape.  If it's
there, your problem is electrical.  If it's not and you want it, you need pn 321
919 433 B.

-Dana-

Jeremy Speer wrote:
>
> 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