Problem with van electrics

lclfp | 16:14 Fri 13th Aug 2004 | How it Works

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I have just bought a VW transporter, whenever the engine is turned off. the clock stops and the odometer (that reads the journey length) always resets. Also, i have tried to fit in a radio and am having trouble with the power. Could the 2 be related? (someone has suggested a lack of current). please help

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Ewood27

I have no direct knowledge of any VWs, but this sounds as though someone's done some knitting with the wires in the fuse box. I assume you can start the engine, so the battery's OK. The clock (if electric!) should be powered when everything's switched off, but seems to be connected to a supply that stops when the ignition is switched off.
If bits that should be permanently live aren't, then you will have problems making sense of things. Hope my suggestion helps.

Kev_UK

I was going to say the same as Ewood27, there should be a circuit that stays "live" when the ignition is turned off.. if you have a handbook telling you what fuses are what you should have some idea. I believe the clock, cigarette lighter, courtesy lights, etc should all be workable when the ignition is turned off.

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