The problem is not a short, but a poor connection. The buzzer part of the circuit is activated by the higher pressure switch, located next to the oil pump. This switch completes the connection to ground, (closes) when the oil pressure is sufficient. Make sure it is the correct .9 bar switch. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Vanagon Man Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2004 2:16 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: How to disable oil warning buzzer? Their is a short in the system...I tested with a pressure gauge on the motor and all is well............i tried to unplug it at the motor and the light STILL flashes and the buzzer goes off..............I want to disable it for now until i have the time to trace those 2 long wires or run new................... Adam P Charleston,SC Coburn, WV 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop) 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg 1976 Transporter (New CA bus) 1974 412 "Goldmember" Used Vanagon Parts for sale (mostly aircooled) |
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