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Date:         Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:44:15 -0700
Reply-To:     Gregory Smith <gfs@GREGORYFSMITH.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Gregory Smith <gfs@GREGORYFSMITH.COM>
Subject:      troubleshooting intermittency
Comments: To: bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM
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<html><body><span style="font-family:Verdana; color:#000000; font-size:10pt;"><div>I had similar problems over a long period recently.&nbsp; I changed the relays in the engine bay (this on my '88) and thought it was fixed, nope.&nbsp; Ordered an ignition switch, then discovered the real problem.&nbsp; Wires from the alternator were overheated, poor connection.&nbsp; Soldered new ring terminals on, and the result is brighter lights, reliable starting, better battery charge.&nbsp; Would be wise to check yours out.<br></div><div><br></div><div>Gregory Smith</div><div>'88 Vanagon GL<br></div><div><br></div><div>Smith Design Studio<br>Small Building Company<br>Olympia, WA<br>360-239-0429<br>gregoryfsmith.com</div></span></body></html>
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