On 3/14/15, mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote:

> When pin D15 burns out the van can start to sometimes cutout while
> driving, or completely die and not restart, or anything in between.

Mark et al.

Given the size and design difference in connectors, and possible lower
load, this is probably unlikely but on Vanagons with the older style
fuse panels, have others seen these same symptoms caused by a burned
15 power connection and-or wire from fuse panel to coil etc. ?

I'll be helping a friend clean up engine bay grounds on his higher
mileage '85 1.9 WBX engine. Though the bus runs ok, he made mention of
very brief random engine cutouts at highway speeds. From what I
understood, it really sounded like an electrical issue. AFAIK, the 1.9
isn't susceptible to Vanagon Syndrome so Mark's comments rang a bell
with me.

Thanks

Neil.

On 3/14/15, mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote:

> When pin D15 burns out the van can start to sometimes cutout while
> driving, or completely die and not restart, or anything in between. Once
> I learned about this problem I started checking vans at the junkyard for
> a burned out pin D15. It was a common occurrence in the junked vans I
> checked. I wonder if there is a connection?
>
> Mark

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