Date:         Tue, 11 Aug 2009 07:32:16 -0700
Reply-To:     Aaron Robinson <a.robinson.lists@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Aaron Robinson <a.robinson.lists@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Help! Electrical issue I need to solve in <3 hours!
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Hello all. I'm leaving on a trip tonight and need to go to work soon.
This is an '85 westy.

I just pulled the steering column cover and was investigating the lack
of wipers (they haven't been working for a long time), but it hasn't
really rained in a long time either. When gently pulling on some
wiring under the dash, all of a sudden the stereo stopped and the
interior light I had on started flickering. I think there's a short or
bad ground somehow, but I can't figure it out.

No fuses blew, I pulled every fuse and still have the issue. With the
key in the ignition and all fuses out, turning the key to "on" results
in dim lights osx, ALT and turn signal lights. Leaving it there
results in a SLOW turning fuel pump after a 5-6 second delay and
hearing a relay click on. turning the key results in nothing or bad
electrical sounds at the battery and no crank. Until today, this had
been fine.

This van has had bad electrical work done, so I'm sure theres
something, but what is unfused and would cause the starter to not
crank? If anyone has suggestions, I'm checking mail and will have my
cell phone (206)409-3765.

Thanks!
Aaron
'85 westy.