Date:         Wed, 9 Sep 1998 19:55:57 -0400
Reply-To:     Tyrone Greene <macpine@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Tyrone Greene <macpine@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: replacing ignition switch fixes coolant warning light
Comments: To: Mark McCulley <raven@HALCYON.COM>
Comments: cc: Vanagon <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM>
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Mark McCulley wrote:
>
> I replaced my ignition switch over the weekend and it fixed the problem I
> was having with the coolant warning light sometimes not going out after
> starting the engine. Apparently there was enough of a voltage drop in the
> +12V coming out of the switch (the two black wires) that the coolant warning
> circuit was malfunctioning.
>
> The moral of this posting is a worn out ignition switch can cause problems
> other than starting problems.

Volks,

That last sentence is so true! On our 87 GL Syncro with electric
everything, I have found that the following happen in the order as
given:

        1. Electric windows no worky;
        2. Head lights no worky;
        3. Windshield wipers no worky;
        4. A/C no worky;
        5. Any and all electrical aux. systems that are wired through "said
switch" no worky. This includes radio.

SSSOOOoooooooooo..... . .  .     .         .Carry a Spare and the tools
needed!

Tyrone
Big Pine Key, FL