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Date:         Sun, 23 Mar 1997 23:49:53 -0700
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         bill <bill@freeholder.com>
Subject:      '81 Westy power from key

I was replacing the (broken) stereo on the '81 I got recently, and I noticed that the wire the PO ran to the stereo (aftermarket) goes hot when you INSERT the key into the ignition. You don't have to turn it. Should I connect to a different spot?

Also, the VDO voltmeter I hooked up to the same wire shows about 10 volts whith the engine off, and about 12 with the engine on. My multimeter shows 12.34v with the engine off, and almost 14 with it on. Is the VDO gauge bad?

TIA, and I'll read 'um when I get back. We are taking the Westie out for a real, live camping trip -- our first since we got it!!! Also the first time towing our little boat, using the bumper we had made (2" receiver integral to the bumper). If you are in the area, stop and say "HI." We will be at Parker Canyon Lake, near Sierra Vista, AZ.

Thanks,

Bill ---------------------------------------------------------- Remember, it ain't what you don't know that hurts you, it's what you do know that's wrong.


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