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Date:         Sat, 19 Mar 2005 10:23:31 -0800
Reply-To:     mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Loose black wire near fuse box?
Comments: To: Brian Wasson <briwasson@VERIZON.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <88f521f177e0482cba5acaefb4e8f4a9@verizon.net>
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VW uses BROWN wire for grounds. Black is generally +12, key power on.

Mark

Brian Wasson wrote:

> Hi all, > > While doing some work today on my 88 Westy, I noticed a black wire near > the fuse box that was hanging loose, with a bare end that looked jagged > (like it had been torn off something). After an hour of searching and > peering at the Bentley manual, I can't figure out where it's from. It's > a solid black wire, about 10 or 8 gauge (one of the thickest wires in > the area). > > Anybody have an idea where it goes? I've taped it off for the time > being, but it seems like it must be a ground wire for something > important if its 10 gauge. > > Thanks! > Brian Wasson > Abington, Pa. >


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