The switch is in the way. Was hoping it was known issue so I wouldn't have to "plug and pray". I'm guessing it will fix my issues. I'll report back. > On Jan 8, 2016, at 9:03 AM, vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@COX.NET> wrote: > > And as long as you are unplugging it just plug the new switch in to the > connector to see if that fixes the problem. If it does, install the > switch when convenient to do so. > > Mark > > Stuart MacMillan wrote: >> Another option is to remove the steering shaft cover and unplug the >> connector to the switch when you are not using the van. >> >> Stuart >> >> ...... >> Subject: Electrical issues >> >> Hi All. >> >> Another month and another issue. Hopefully this is a simple one. >> >> I'm having some electrical issues that are sometimes draining the battery on >> our '91 carat. It is showing some symptoms aside from the dead battery. I >> can turn the ignition off, the van shuts down, and everything appears fine. >> But I can turn on the wipers, the headlights will go fully on (not just the >> marker lights), and the lights in the electric windows stay on, the electric >> windows work. It almost seems that the ignition is staying on. Same even >> with the keys are fully removed. >> >> Has anyone ever seen experienced this? Could it be as simple as an ignition >> switch? >> >> Thanks! >> Aaron '91 carat >> |
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