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kleinebear
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 Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2025 9:26 pm Post subject: Electrical question/problem |
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| My 1991 Westy recently has no clock, map light, camper light, radio or cigarette lighter function. The fuse that handles these is fine. I replaced it to be sure. Any similar experiences out there? Thanks! |
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Ahwahnee
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Location: Mt Lemmon, AZ
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| Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2025 9:47 pm Post subject: Re: Electrical question/problem |
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How do you know the fuse is fine? If by visual inspection only then I'd confirm there's 12V on the load side.
If there isn't and there's also no voltage on the line side then start working backwards. |
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dhaavers
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Joined: March 19, 2010
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Location: NE MN (tinyurl.com/dhaaverslocation)
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| Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2025 7:34 am Post subject: Re: Electrical question/problem |
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Hot side or ground side, one or the other, maybe both. 
Checked your grounds lately?
- Dave
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86 White Wolfsburg Westy Weekender
"The WonderVan"
<EDITED TO PROTECT INNOCENT PIXELS> |
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crazyvwvanman
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Location: Orbiting San Diego
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| Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2025 7:59 am Post subject: Re: Electrical question/problem |
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It is very common for a Westy to have a second battery added and the power feed for those items usually gets moved to that aux battery.
Then they don't use the stock fuse anymore, but usually a fuse added near the aux battery.
So if the Westy has an aux battery check if an added fuse is blown or if the aux battery itself has died
Mark
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| My 1991 Westy recently has no clock, map light, camper light, radio or cigarette lighter function. The fuse that handles these is fine. I replaced it to be sure. Any similar experiences out there? Thanks! |
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