Date:         Mon, 24 May 2004 09:23:20 -0700
Reply-To:     Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: I found a "Mystery Switch" ...
Comments: To: thorgk@ACCESSCOMM.CA
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BA-6 heater info

The safety switch prevents a restart until a problem is resolved.
The safety switch will activate if:

1. The heater fails to ignite
2. the overheat switch closes, blowing the fuel pump fuse

If the safety switch activates due to failed ignition, you must determine
why and resolve this.
then you can reset the safety switch gently moving the small red lever.

The same goes for overheating: most likely the recirculation air blower is
clogged or failed.
Fix the problem first before resetting the safety switch.

Robert

1982 Westfalia




I'm replying to my own post. If the switch is for the gas heater then am I
partially correct in saying the it is a cut off for the fuel in case of an
accident? Just curious.  We use the gas heater in our van occasionally and
like the heat on a cold morning while camping. I also use the gas heater
while waiting for the water system to warm up. I do not leave the gas heater
on for long if the van is not running, it seems to use lots of battery power
to run the pumps and fans. I particularly like the jet engine sounds when
the heater cycles and runs.

George

'85 Westfalia


   ----- Original Message -----
   From: George Thorburn
   To: bobe@WEBTIDE.NET
   Cc: Vanagon Mailing List
   Sent: Monday, May 24, 2004 9:11 AM
   Subject: re: I found a "Mystery Switch" ...


   Bob,

   I have a similar switch on my '85 Westfalia (Canadian Model). I was told
that it is a emergency shut off for the fuel pump. If the van tips over or
rolls there is a mechanism in the switch that will shut off the flow of fuel
to the motor.  Experts may disagree.

   George,

   '85 Westfalia


Robert
1982 Westfalia 1987 Wolfsburg