You are not the only one. I am having this problem too. I expect I will need a solution to this problem in the next 2 or 3 removals of that connector. Edward At 09:38 AM 12/1/2004, you wrote: >My 87 GL Wolfsburg Edition seems to need a new printed circuit board on the >back of the instrument cluster. It is in a bad way where it meets the >connector. I have tried fixing it by resoldering and using copper tape. They >worked for a while but not anymore. Are there other fixes? Am I the only one >with this problem? How much do these printed circuit boards go for and does >anyone have one? > >Thanks, > >Jean-Woo > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Matthew C. Huntley" <matthew.huntley@STRATHBOGIE.NET> >To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> >Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2004 12:32 PM >Subject: Re: 1986 Vanagon GL - Central Locking > > >>Well, the VIN is Higher, so I will check #3. Replacing the other higher >>fuse brought the AC back. >>I am curious, though, since the Lighter is working, so I guess I will >>check it to be sure, and then start tracing wires. Got to find the red >>wire that is the + for the Central Locking Circuit. Maybe it needs to be >>replaced. >> >>Thanks Again, >>Matt >>>>I am trying to troubleshoot the Central Locking that my Vanagon GL >>>>came >>>>with. I have found the actuators in the doors, and I am trying to >>>>find >>>>where the fuse for it is. I have found wiring diagrams that say that >>>>the >>>>fuse for the main power for these doors is 'inline' rather than in >>>>the >>>>fuse panel. Does anyone know where this fuse is located? I am still >>>>waiting for my shop manual, but I am trying to get this fixed >>>>anyway. >>> >>>according to the bentley book, it depends. >>> >>>if your bus VIN is higher than GH055689, your 86 central locking >>>system should be fuse #3 .. the same one as the cigarette lighter. >>> >>>the power WINDOWS have a separate fuse, in a separate holder, just >>>above the fuse box. >>> >>>but if your bus VIN is LOWER than GH055690, your 86 central locking >>>system >>>is a 20amp fuse, in a seprate holder, just above the fuse box. >>>be warned ... the air conditioner is also a 20amp fuse, up in the same >>>place. >>>they don't bother to point out which is which. :( >>> >>>good luck! >>>joel >>> >> >> >>-- >>Any opinions stated here are my own, otherwise someone else would have >>said them. >> >>-- >>Any opinions stated here are my own, otherwise someone else would have >>said them. |
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