Date:         Mon, 2 Dec 2002 22:54:45 EST
Reply-To:     TStone8359@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Tom Stone <TStone8359@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Towing with an '89 Vanagon
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In a message dated 12/2/02 7:25:18 PM Pacific Standard Time, Tnmryan@AOL.COM
writes:

> Of course, my vanagon has a separate bulb (and circuit) for each of these
> functions so I'm stuck with the problem of fitting three circuits into two
> circuits.

Common problem.  Go to an auto parts store and explain your problem.  They'll
sell you a device that allows the three into two conversion.  The device is a
small black epoxied box with a bunch of wired coming out of it.  Get a dozen
wire splicers at U-Haul or Lowes for the size of wire you have and follow the
directions that come with the device.  Should take about an hour.  Might help
to have a wiring diagram to figure out which color wire on the van goes to
the wires on the device.

The last device I got had a peel and stick thing on the back.  Its best to
zip tie the device to something rather than use the sticky pad.  It comes off
after the first hot day.  Also, zip tie all the wires neatly out of the way.
The devices don't like heat, so find a relatively cool place to install it,
like on top of the black plastic relay box on the left side of the engine
compartment

Good luck.

Tom
'71 Westy,
'85 Westy,
'87 Westy Auto,
'91 Carat,
'81 VW Diesel Pickup