VANAGON archives -- March 2007, week 2 (#181)

Date:         Fri, 9 Mar 2007 17:57:37 -0800
Reply-To:     neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Mechanics Puzzle
Comments: To: jon <jon@kenneke.com>
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see I thought I was on the right track!

glow plug relay (can't remember correct part name) stuck "on"?

ignition switch stuck in glow plug position?





On 3/9/07, jon <jon@kenneke.com> wrote:
>
> > So when engine off it's still draining battery right?
> Yup.
>
> > Was it doing this before belt broke?
> Not sure.
>
> > Did any wiring get damaged in engine bay due to belt breaking?
> No.
>
> > Tens of amps being sucked from battery is a lot. i.e. as if the glow
> > plugs are "on" draining battery......
> Getting very very close. ;)
>
> j
>


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