Date:         Tue, 21 Jun 2005 14:02:51 -0700
Reply-To:     TJ Hannink <tjhannink@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         TJ Hannink <tjhannink@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: AC 3rd speed not working (ever)
Comments: To: Zeitgeist <gruengeist@GMAIL.COM>
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The fan switch comes apart pretty easily, can be cleaned up and will work for a couple more seasons. I just picked up a new one from the dealer for under $20.00.

Good luck,

Tim

Zeitgeist <gruengeist@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
My 3rd speed works intermittently, and not at all when it's hot out.
I've found that it's the best setting overall, so I'd love to figure
out if it's the switch, or resister pack, or...

On 6/21/05, Dennis wrote:
> I've been wrestling unsuccessfuly with the archive search function several
> times today. It's been timing out, or simply returning 0 hits for
> previously successful queries???
>
> I had read previous posts regarding 3rd speed on the AC fan failing and
> cures for it related to resistive connections/melted relays. I have speeds
> 1,2 and 4 working OK on my 134a converted system. The Bentley details the
> bizarre wiring of these circuits. As I recall, third speed power is
> provided by relays at the rear of the (1990 Westfalia GL) behind the closet
> shelf panel. Does anyone have links to these posts, or info directly on
> this issue?

--
Casey
Biodiesel:
'87 300TD intercooler (205k)
'84 300D (201k)
Gasser:
'89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (184k)
Olympia, WA


TJ Hannink
Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition
1981 Bluebird Wanderlodge, FC-33
Winter Park, Florida
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