Date:         Sun, 7 Dec 1997 10:52:25 -0800
Reply-To:     "Christopher M. Smith" <csmith@SDSC.EDU>
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From:         "Christopher M. Smith" <csmith@SDSC.EDU>
Subject:      Re: HELP!!! Electric Problem
Comments: To: Vantaztik <Vantaztik@AOL.COM>
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On Sun, 7 Dec 1997, Vantaztik wrote:

> We have a '87 Vanagon GL Syncro.  Battery is fine (it's new).  We are
> experiencing nearly a 2.0 amp drain from battery after Roger has removed all
> fuses and relays at the dash.  Battery goes flat if left connected.

Assumming that most electrical power in our VW's passes through the fuse
box (the direct power to the starter/solenoid being one exception), your
results indicate that the "short" is between the battery and the fuse box
OR starter/solenoid. Check the solenoid/starter connections. You might
also check the volt reading for each of the leads on the power side of the
fuse box. Any lead with a significantly low reading (relative to the
others) may be indicative of a wire with a "short". Bad relays, solenoid,
etc. may also account for your power drain.

Chris
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