Date:         Fri, 1 Mar 2002 17:30:24 -0600
Reply-To:     "Smola, Tony" <TSmola@TRIBUNE.COM>
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From:         "Smola, Tony" <TSmola@TRIBUNE.COM>
Subject:      WARNING- having A/C on high on 85' Westy or Vanagon = fire danger
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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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