Did you check the fuses in the small black box on the 'B' pillar, behind the
driver's
seat? One of those is for the fridge.
Jerry

----- Original Message -----
From: "Luke Bakken" <luke.bakken@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 9:00 AM
Subject: Tracking down alternator D+ circuit.

> Hi everyone,
>
> I hope that this question is on-topic for the Vanagon list.
>
> I've got an '89 westy with a 2.5L subaru in it (converted by the PO).
> This last weekend I pulled the fridge to do some maintenance on it
> and, once I got it back in, confirmed my suspicions that there is
> no12V power going to it. I tested the wires going to the relay under
> the driver's seat, and found that when the engine is running there is
> no power going to terminal 86 on the relay via the alternator D+
> circuit blue wire.
>
> This thread on The Samba may answer my question
> (http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=385806) - but I'm
> wondering what is the best way to diagnose the fact that this wire
> isn't getting power. Back in the engine compartment there is a clearly
> labeled "Ignition +" wire which I'm assuming is what should be
> energizing this circuit. If I find that the blue wire shown in that
> thread on the Samba is connected correctly on the fuse panel ... where
> do I go from there?
>
> Thanks,
> Luke