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Subject:Re: relay starter solenoid fix=brake warning light!?!
From:Mike Collum
Date:Tue, 27 May 2003 23:54:14 -0400

You didn't say whether you have a Westy or a regular Vanagon ... and ...
it would be helpful if you described what you did to hook up the relay.

Mike

'84 GL 7 pass
'85 GL Westy

> I recently did the "piggy back relay on the starter solenoid fix" to
> cure my starter delay issue and now my brake warning light comes on
> while the engine is running. I read in the archives that the brake
> sensor is powered by the alternator alone, so I suspect the new
> relay/wiring has something to do with it. Any help would be
> appreciated. The starter fix worked like a champ, aside from this
> gremlin!
>