Date:         Fri, 25 Nov 2005 06:05:13 EST
Reply-To:     RAlanen@AOL.COM
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From:         Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Das Blinkenlights
Comments: cc: kimspringer@RCN.COM
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In a message dated 25/11/2005 12:06:18 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

So,  lately I had the blinking light behind the temp needle come on  randomly,
but more often when cold..  No overheating, everything seems  to be fine.
The coolant level looks fine to; no loss, no low  level.

Please explain.


    There are a few possibilities.  Check the  control unit on the fuse/relay
board.  Has a 43 or 47 imprinted on  it.  Switch it with a known good one is
the only test I know of.   There is no known repair of this unit as far as I
know. The next culprit is the  capacitor on the board of the LED.  You would
need a known good complete  dash pod to switch to test that.  It can be repaired
though by removing the  gauge then the board and changing the capacitor.
Major PITA but can be  done.

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa  Valley
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