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Aryana Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2018 1:30 pm Post subject: Re: ATTN: Check Your Power Steering Switch Wiring!!! |
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dhaavers wrote: |
^^^ FWIW: I ran the leads for the "glow" fuse holder out through the grommet
for easy visual from <outside> the junction box if/when necessary...
(Sorry - no pic)
- Dave |
That’s a good idea. Thanks. |
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kamzcab86 Samba Moderator
Joined: July 26, 2008 Posts: 7922 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2018 2:49 pm Post subject: Re: ATTN: Check Your Power Steering Switch Wiring!!! |
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dhaavers wrote: |
^^^ FWIW: I ran the leads for the "glow" fuse holder out through the grommet
for easy visual from <outside> the junction box if/when necessary... |
Yeah, I saw that you two Daves did that and considered it. While easier to see if it blows, it's also seen every time the engine lid is off and my anal eyes couldn't tolerate that. _________________ ~Kamz
1986 Cabriolet: www.Cabby-Info.com
1990 Vanagon Westfalia: Old Blue's Blog
2016 Golf GTI S
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dhaavers Samba Member
Joined: March 19, 2010 Posts: 7756 Location: NE MN (tinyurl.com/dhaaverslocation)
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Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2018 5:17 pm Post subject: Re: ATTN: Check Your Power Steering Switch Wiring!!! |
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^^^ Do what you gotta do, Kam...
- Dave _________________ 86 White Wolfsburg Westy Weekender
"The WonderVan"
<EDITED TO PROTECT INNOCENT PIXELS> |
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Alaskaberrys Samba Member
Joined: June 19, 2016 Posts: 1001 Location: SE Alaska
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Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2019 9:26 am Post subject: Re: ATTN: Check Your Power Steering Switch Wiring!!! |
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Yesterday I added insulation to the power steering contacts.
djkeev wrote: |
I would suggest that everyone install a 7.5 amp inline fuse for the fuel injection / fuel pump circuit.
It is cheap insurance warding off potentially big problems.
Keep in mind that If the fuse does blow, your engine shuts off.
But for me, better that than a fire!
Dave |
On my “to-do” list today!
Here’s the quality install I’m aiming for;
dhaavers wrote: |
FWIW: Member farfromslow recently posted a pic of a perfect install:
- nice heat shrink on connectors...
- clear fuse holder (assume for "glows-when-it-blows" type fuse)...
- nothing more or less than needed...
Git 'r done!
- Dave |
SteveMc wrote: |
And mark up your Bentley wiring diagram for when your van dies and you forgot you installed a fuse. |
Seems like an excellent idea (thinking of future owner -me- lying in a puddle in the side of the road changing out a fuel pump - to no avail)
My question is this the proper spot in the Bentley - 97.124? Pretty sure it is, but would like to post the correct spot shown in farfromslow’s post above. ‘91 2.1l auto (Canadian)
_________________ '91 Westfalia, Bordeaux Red Pearl 2.1L 2wd Auto
'91 T3 Syncro Doka, Escorial Green 1.9L TD AAZ “Gremian” (to provoke, irritate, exasperate, vex...) |
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crazyvwvanman Samba Member
Joined: January 28, 2008 Posts: 9935 Location: Orbiting San Diego
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Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2019 9:37 am Post subject: Re: ATTN: Check Your Power Steering Switch Wiring!!! |
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No, that spot would only protect the fuel pump wiring.
The spot to protect everything is on a previous diagram page, where the current track 5 box next to your arrow leads to.
Look for a circle with P1 and a connector labeled T2m.
The fuse goes in the red wire between those points.
Mark |
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Alaskaberrys Samba Member
Joined: June 19, 2016 Posts: 1001 Location: SE Alaska
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Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2019 11:57 am Post subject: Re: ATTN: Check Your Power Steering Switch Wiring!!! |
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crazyvwvanman wrote: |
No, that spot would only protect the fuel pump wiring.
The spot to protect everything is on a previous diagram page, where the current track 5 box next to your arrow leads to.
Look for a circle with P1 and a connector labeled T2m.
The fuse goes in the red wire between those points.
Mark |
Thanks Mark!
Marked up Bentley 97.122 showing added 7.5a fuse location.
....off to fetch parts and install it _________________ '91 Westfalia, Bordeaux Red Pearl 2.1L 2wd Auto
'91 T3 Syncro Doka, Escorial Green 1.9L TD AAZ “Gremian” (to provoke, irritate, exasperate, vex...) |
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djkeev Samba Moderator
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Aryana Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2019 6:34 pm Post subject: Re: ATTN: Check Your Power Steering Switch Wiring!!! |
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djkeev wrote: |
I installed a fuse but because having a fuse is NOT expected by anyone, I clearly marked the box with a label clearly stating that there is a fuel injection fuse.
Dave |
That's a really good idea. I had a friend wash his engine bay and then his van wouldn't start. Took a long time to remember that fuse was installed and of course it was the reason it wouldn't start. It did it's job! |
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dhaavers Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2019 8:59 pm Post subject: Re: ATTN: Check Your Power Steering Switch Wiring!!! |
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FWIW, I hung my fuse outside the box where it GLOWS if it BLOWS...
- Dave _________________ 86 White Wolfsburg Westy Weekender
"The WonderVan"
<EDITED TO PROTECT INNOCENT PIXELS> |
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djkeev Samba Moderator
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nemobuscaptain Samba Member
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16CVs Samba Member
Joined: February 22, 2004 Posts: 4024 Location: Redwood City, California
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Posted: Wed May 06, 2020 9:22 pm Post subject: Re: ATTN: Check Your Power Steering Switch Wiring!!! |
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I think having a fuse is not a bad idea. But doing this makes a more secure connection that is not hampered by a lack of room. When using this with proper connectors you no longer have to worry about those stupid flag connectors.
You can use the factory flags or just lob them off and use a good quality open barrel connector with a clip on cover.
Stacy _________________ 1987 Syncro Westfalia Triple knob (bastard)
1989 Syncro Tristar Triple knob "Swedish"
2013 Jetta Hybrid a true "Zwitter"
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Franklinstower Samba Member
Joined: September 21, 2006 Posts: 1896 Location: PNW
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Posted: Thu May 07, 2020 9:58 am Post subject: Re: ATTN: Check Your Power Steering Switch Wiring!!! |
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Could this be a concern for any converted vans, be it Subaru, Bostig, Tiico, ALH, etc? _________________ '89 Westy - EJ25/22 Frank 4.44 5mt
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16CVs Samba Member
Joined: February 22, 2004 Posts: 4024 Location: Redwood City, California
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Posted: Thu May 07, 2020 12:02 pm Post subject: Re: ATTN: Check Your Power Steering Switch Wiring!!! |
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Just a WBX issue as I know it.
Stacy _________________ 1987 Syncro Westfalia Triple knob (bastard)
1989 Syncro Tristar Triple knob "Swedish"
2013 Jetta Hybrid a true "Zwitter"
Samba member # 14980
Call anytime number 650 722 4914 .
Keep Your van running and upkept tastefully for the love of the hobby.
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Vanagon Nut Samba Member
Joined: February 08, 2008 Posts: 10379 Location: Sunshine Coast B.C.
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Posted: Thu May 07, 2020 12:51 pm Post subject: Re: ATTN: Check Your Power Steering Switch Wiring!!! |
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Franklinstower wrote: |
Could this be a concern for any converted vans, be it Subaru, Bostig, Tiico, ALH, etc? |
The OE 1993 - 1995 wiring diagrams for the engine I used in my VW inline engine conversion do not show a PS switch as an input to ECU. AFAIK the engine management simply sees any change in idle (via cam position sensor?) then compensates for that.
I'd guess that most OBD1/2 engine management systems, thus conversions, behave in a similar manner. So that, and removal of the WBX wiring harness, remove that potential issue.
There are other OE wires in the Vanagon that are not fused. And, depending on how a conversion was done or what the OE wiring diagrams show, more unfused 15 or 30 buss wires could end up being installed. In regards to those wires becoming a potential issue, it all comes down to the quality of conversion work that is done.
Neil. _________________ 1981 Westy DIY 15º ABA
1988 West DIY 50º ABA
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Steve M. Samba Member
Joined: July 30, 2013 Posts: 6832 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Fl.
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Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2021 7:07 am Post subject: Re: ATTN: Check Your Power Steering Switch Wiring!!! |
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There's been some more people with new to them Vanagons since the last time this thread was looked at so just bumping it to bring the title up to be seen again. _________________ This free advice is worth exactly what you paid for it.
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dabaron Samba Member
Joined: June 21, 2018 Posts: 2561 Location: Philly, mang
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Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2021 8:20 am Post subject: Re: ATTN: Check Your Power Steering Switch Wiring!!! |
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Dave K has a clever solution which requires no wiring modifications... fused relays for the ECU and Fuel Pump!
i have added the set Dave gave me... makes disabling the fuel pump very quick! _________________ 1991 Vanagon GL Camper
i had no idea i wanted to be a mechanic
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Steve M. Samba Member
Joined: July 30, 2013 Posts: 6832 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Fl.
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Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2021 8:50 am Post subject: Re: ATTN: Check Your Power Steering Switch Wiring!!! |
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dabaron wrote: |
Dave K has a clever solution which requires no wiring modifications... fused relays for the ECU and Fuel Pump!
i have added the set Dave gave me... makes disabling the fuel pump very quick! |
Yes, that is a very good idea for this. "Glow" fuses are maybe the best innovation for fuses since the fuse. _________________ This free advice is worth exactly what you paid for it.
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1988M5 Samba Member
Joined: January 23, 2016 Posts: 674 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2021 9:49 am Post subject: Re: ATTN: Check Your Power Steering Switch Wiring!!! |
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According to pages 42 & 43 from http://www.mk2g60.yolasite.com/resources/Digifant/...rt%201.pdf
There are many things unfused from the the "fuel pump relay" output (terminal 87) that are unprotected from shorts. ICU, PS switch, all 4 injectors, fuel pump and O2 sensor heater.
BK _________________ 1991 tin top GL
2002 Winnebago Vista. VW VR6 24V Eurovan front clip powered class C 21' RV.
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