Date:         Mon, 6 Nov 2006 17:55:25 -0800
Reply-To:     BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Help Needed on Manual to Auto Trans wiring problem.
Comments: To: Terry K <CTONLINE@webtv.net>
In-Reply-To:  <16958-454FE535-6381@storefull-3176.bay.webtv.net>
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On 11/6/06, Terry K <CTONLINE@webtv.net> wrote:
>
> It doesn't Benny---
>
> It goes from the safety switch to the igntion switch to the starter.
>
> Your losing power to the ignition---but this should not be happening if
> the safety switch isn't hooked up to anything.
>
> There is a red hot wire from the safety switch to the ignition switch to
> the starter.
> Might be from the ignition to the safety to the starter--either
> way--going from a stick to an automatic should have nothing to do with
> losing power when you drop it in gear.
>

This is what I was thinking. The safety switch is not in the circuit at all
at the moment.

 I've disconnected ( jumped ) them and the Van's run--
>
> It's a dead issue.
>
> The trans has nothing on it.
>

OK.

 Put a test light on the coil when you drop it in gear--see what happens.
>

I'll check that out tomorrow.

Thanks,

BenT