Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2002 09:28:17 -0700
Reply-To: Gerry Rafferty <gpr146@TELUS.NET>
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From: Gerry Rafferty <gpr146@TELUS.NET>
Subject: Re: Why no reverse lights? Why is coolant light flashing? 85
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Ryan
Reverse switch is mounted left side of transmission.You'll see 2 wires to
it.
Turn on ignition.Remove 2 wires from switch.Check for power.Replace the wire
with power on the switch-you should have no power at the other terminal.
Put van into reverse-should have power at the terminal.If not replace
switch.
Hope this helps
Gerry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ryan Heidcamp" <RHeidcamp01@COMM-WORKS.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, July 22, 2002 1:30 PM
Subject: Why no reverse lights? Why is coolant light flashing? 85
> I noticed yesterday as my dad was backing our 85 Vanagon up the driveway
it
> had no reverse lights. I didn't have a lot of time to dig into it, since
it
> was looking like rain. I checked fuse 12 and there's power there. The
fuse
> is good (the horn works). I pulled the covers off the tail lights, bulbs
> good, no power with van running and in reverse. I assume there's a switch
> on the tranny. Is this correct? Where is it located? How do I test it?
> Is there a common fault area (wire comes unplugged) or somewhere I should
> start to look.
>
> Since I have bought the Vanagon, I have battled the blinking coolant
light.
> Everything had been fine, up till Thursday night. When it was 92 degrees
> out, I had two buddies in the van and most of a Scirocco (motor, both
doors,
> hatch, everything electronic, most of the interior, wheels). So the van
was
> working a bit. Anyway the light started blinking. I checked the fluid
> level yesterday and it was down a little. I topped it off, but the light
is
> still blinking. I didn't bleed the system (rushing to beat the rain).
But
> is it possible the sensor in the tank is bad? The sensor in the tank
> controls the blinking light? The sensor in the radiator controls the temp
> gauge. Is this correct? The van never gets above half temp, unless
sitting
> in traffic for a really long time. Also the fan kicks on when it gets hot
> and runs after the van is off, so that part works. I had a trusted VW
> mechanic in Minneapolis, flush and fill last winter with Autobahn. The
> light would brink until the van got to a normal temp (thermostat open)
then
> go out. But right now just blinks non stop.
>
> Thanks,
> Ryan
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