Not so fast. You said all the lights still worked. If all includes the headlights then it can't be the ignition switch. If the headlights still work normally then you need to look at the "X" relay in the main relay/fuse panel. It is in position 8 and should have the number "18" stamped on the end. Try removing it, tapping it against a hard surface, and putting it back. Even if that "fixes" it, get a new one, under $10. Mark
Jeff Michal wrote: > Well miguel, thanks for the tip. I'll get an ignition switch. > > The page that links off of vanagonauts for this is busted. URL gives > me a > 404 page not found error. > http://carboncow.net/vanagon/projects/ignition_switch.htm > > Can anyone give me a few pointers or maybe somehow they have this page > saved > and can pass it along? > > Thanks, > > Jeff > 90GL > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "miguel pacheco" <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Friday, December 19, 2008 2:48 AM > Subject: Re: Electrical Nightmare? > > >> No, it doesn't sound like a nightmare. It sounds like your ignition >> switch is going out. This is a simple thing to replace and, as many >> Vanagon owners know, don't leave home without a spare ignition switch. >> The procedure is detailed on www.vanagonauts.com .............. |
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