William S. Brown Jr. wrote: >I'm driving an 86 Vanagon with the standard 2.1L engine. As a note it has >been cold (+5 down to -10) at night for a few days. So here is where I am >at. > >The van starts, but the headlights, front and rear wipers, and the front and >rear heater blowers do not. The parking lights, 4 ways, courtesy lights, >and radio all work. > >Also, if I turn on the headlights and then cycle the headlight dimmer >switch, and hold it on in the flash position, then everything works, at >least as long as I hold the switch on. As soon as I release the switch, it >all quits again. > >I would appreciate any suggestions. It's cold outside and I need the >accessories to work. > >William >Palmer Alaska > > > >--- >Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. >Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). >Version: 6.0.543 / Virus Database: 337 - Release Date: 11/21/2003 > > > William and Will, Wow, two posts with the same problem, one '87 and one '86. I'm pretty sure it's the X-relay that's involved, but I'd check the archives to be sure. (don't have the Bentley handy) Might also be the effect of all the solar storms we've been having lately :-) Doug in CT |
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