Date:         Thu, 12 Aug 1999 20:57:59 -0500
Reply-To:     "Anthony L. Mourkas" <frankenstein@TELPLUS.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Anthony L. Mourkas" <frankenstein@TELPLUS.NET>
Subject:      Re: Blinking Red Light
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>> I believe the red light is suppose to blink for a few
>> seconds on cold start of the engine.  It's a self-test
>> feature to let you know the sensor is working (according to
>> my owners manual, I think).  Of course, some features may be
>> bugs in disguise! ;)
>>
>> - - George Chapman, 91 GL
>>     Lake Almanor, CA

>Thank you, George! Can anybody confirm this? My PO lost my owner's
>manual (I know, I know, I'll buy one soon...). It doesn't explain why my
>light won't turn off sometimes, but I'll want to know when I've got
>things right.
>
>-George Gaudette, 83.5 Westy, Fitchburg, MA USA

According to my 84 Westy owner's manual the coolant gauge LED warning
light should flash for about three seconds as a bulb check upon turning
on the ignition.  Indeed, this is exactly the behavior I observe upon
starting my Westy.

Tony

Anthony L. Mourkas
Hampden, Maine, USA
1984 Vanagon Westfalia
1987 Vanagon GL Syncro
1991 Jetta Eco Diesel