In a message dated 96-06-19 19:23:00 EDT, mcleane@nando.net (Ed McLean) writes: >The air conditioning fan/thermostat switch (VWA part # 175 272 327, cost >$42.00) on my 86 Westfalia last about 14 months before it fails due to >overheating of the switch internal components resulting in loose terminals >and charred insulator material around the "B" terminal of the switch. The >ac fan works ok and the correct fuse is in place. This is a different >switch from the non-Westi air conditioning unit. > >Has anyone experienced this? > > No. But it sounds like you have way tyoo much current going through that switch somehow. I'd get out the wiring diagram and start checking all of the components & wiring "downline" from that switch for partial shorts which could increase the current but still not pull enough current to blow the fuse. Good luck, Jim Davis 87 GL Syncro 88 GL Wolfsburg
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