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• Odd headlights - some on some off
  Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
  Fri, 18 May 2012 16:24:23 -0700
  ...Anyone dealt with this recently? '89 headlights. left ones work ( hi & lo beam) right ones don't work ( hi & lo beam) when the switch...
• re: Alaska Trip
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Sep 95 10:48:06 EDT
  ...of the main things he recommends is chicken wire over the headlights...maybe even over the windshield. see, alot of the roads to alaska...
• Re: Headlight Replacement
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 14 Sep 1999 00:08:41 -0400
  ...I got the E-4 headlights > from Bus Depot, struggle a bit with the retaining ring not > holding the lens but right now I...
• Re: H4 HEADLIGHTS
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 21:10:50 EDT
  I have fitted 7" H4 round headlights to my '84 Westy. They used to be very common in Europe and the A1 Golf certainly...
• Re: H-4 wiring plugs?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Jun 1999 08:49:03 EDT
  The H4 connectors are a three plug connector that all early Vanagons already have (80-85 round headlights). The later Vanagons (86-91 square...
• Re: E-code headlights
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 12:06:39 -0800
  Get the E-Code headlights from David Marshall... his web site is at: http://www.fastforward.ca/ I bought mine from him. He's...
• The winner is Mark Drillock, was: Hmm. Headlights don't ...
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:53:09 -0800
  ...Headlights don't ... > It is very likely the ground wire for the headlights. They use separate > fused power circuits but the ground wires join...
• Re: Wiring headlight washer pumps
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 10 Feb 2013 10:54:42 -0800
  ...In my old 928, there was even a separate tank with a different fluid supposedly more suited for the type of debris the headlights...
• Re: Tach won't work with the head lights on
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Tue, 3 Jul 2001 09:03:16 -0700
  Looks like turning headlights on draws more current than it should due to high resistance in the circuit. Could be bad grounds, battery connections...
• voltage over battery: 12.5-13.1
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Alden Pegden
  Fri, 16 Jan 2004 22:46:10 -0600
  ...At an idle, with no headlights or heaters or anything on, I'm reading something like 13.1V over the termainals. Turn on some...
• 1985 Vanagon - round to rectangular headlights
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Wed, 18 May 2005 02:58:20 -0400
  ...headlight grill -two rectangular headlight metal brackets complete w/ headlights.... Question: -What else, if anything do I need? -Best place to buy adjuster pieces...
• headlights and relays oh my -- Part II fuse panel relay
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 14:33:55 -0700
  ...What say the masses (I'm not familiar at all with the wiring of the headlights on the Vanagon) Brian 85' Westy weekender
• Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
  Historical mailing list - James S. Cohen
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 23:10:10 -0500
  ...Round lights are cheaper than the lexan covers! > >> You can buy an SA Grille, AND round headlights for that amount or >> less. Plus, the...
• Re: headlights OUT!
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Fri, 13 Aug 1999 01:17:38 -0700
  ...and repairing the corroded ground under the dash, there is no headlights relay in our 84 Westfalia. I'll ask her, and if there...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:34:14 -0400
  Ditto on all of these, plus the recommendation of e-code headlights for superior light pattern. On 10/17/08, Kenneth Lewis <kdlewis@northstate...
• Re: WTH!! First it headlights, now wipers
  Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 15:48:11 -0500
  ...WTH!! First it headlights, now wipers That's "What the HECK!" btw. First the headlights go, then the wipers go belly up!! When ordering...
• Re: Lost all power; regained engine, but no headlights, wipers
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 2 Oct 2009 13:34:19 -0400
  ...It feeds the headlights and the load reduction relay, which feeds wipers, fans, rear-window stuff. Yrs, d
• Re: 7" hella replacement lights for SA Grill with An Aftermarket HID 6000K kit, Will this work?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 4 Jun 2009 22:22:19 -0400
  Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> writes: > � First, let me say, I don't agree with you, Alan, that standard > Vanagon headlights are "more than...
• Re: Replace Headlights?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Feb 1997 10:57:51 -0500 (EST)
  If you have the round headlights you have a lot of alternatives. The easiest would be to swap in sealed halogen bulbs, next would...
• Re: Comments on VW Vanagon Westfalia Camper Bus - 1985
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cirulnick
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 17:10:50 -0400
  ...The images show a machine with square (not round) headlights, and either carfax or the ebay ad mentioned that it has the 2.1...
• Re: E code headlights
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Apr 2005 21:24:02 EDT
  In a message dated 4/7/05 6:16:17 PM Eastern Daylight Time, neeemo@YAHOO.COM writes: > Are all European spec headlights E...
• Re: Xenon headlight bulbs... any opinions?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 16:33:10 -0800
  ...the problem with vanagon headlights is not so much the bulb as it is the reflector.... Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "K. Taylor" <res07cqd@GTE...
• Archives (& Dennis Haynes) solves headlight problem
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:52:44 +0000
  Had not used my van and noticed it need an inspection sticker - passes everything except no headlights at all! I had just replaced the...
• Headlights out
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 27 Nov 2012 23:34:29 -0600
  ...Had the headlights on. Turned them off for a few, then turned them back on but they would not come on. I have the...
• Rippin up Carpet and Cleaning headlights
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:30:05 -0500
  ...Lastly...headlights are in need of cleaning. Is there a way to brighten my lenses. Not ready for upgrade yet. Thanks again. Michael in...
• Re: Some good info about E-code headlamps & "City Lights"
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 22:42:30 -0500
  ...http://www.redhummer.com/myhummer/headlights/ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Stann" <ChrisS@INFORMS.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2002...
• odd headlight issue?
  Historical mailing list - chris
  Fri, 28 Jul 2006 08:48:52 -0700
  ...When I turn my headlights on, the light indicating my brights turns on, but my headlights do not. At first I was able to...
• No low beam on driver's side '85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 19 Jan 2009 09:44:15 -0500
  ...It seems his headlights have started doing something strange. Everything was working fine but now he has no low beam on the driver side...
• Re: Help - Part 2
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Sat, 3 May 2014 11:03:14 -0400
  ...When I turn the key with the headlights on, the headlights > go out, not dim, but go out. Turn signal and parking lights do...
• Re: Lights out!
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:31:46 -0500
  ...Since the headlights come on in flash mode the problem > is in the dash area and not headlight grounds. > > Ok, turn on the key...
• Re: [xj] no vanagon, or jag content
  Historical mailing list - Craig Sawyers
  Sat, 7 Nov 1998 23:47:20 -0000
  ...the new gang member > under initiation drives along with no headlights and the first car to > flash their headlights at him is now his...
• Re: ebay plasma blue headlights & replies on top.
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Tue, 6 Nov 2001 20:11:42 -0600
  ...ebay plasma blue headlights & replies on top. on 11/6/01 12:54 PM, gary hradek at hradek@YAHOO.COM wrote: > I am having...
• Re: South African quad driving light grille (I'VE GOT 'EM)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 12:51:12 -0400
  ...The inner lights will come on with your headlights. Part # 1495. The following options are also available: H4 headlights (pair), $34.95. These can...
• Re: Square Headlights on an '85?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 5 Dec 2000 16:53:03 -0800
  ...to fit the 86-later grill and > square headlights to a 1985 Vanagon (round headlights) or is the wiring > completely different and/or it...
• Rewiring for Xenon lights
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Sat, 4 Nov 2006 13:58:10 -0600
  Howdy volks- Getting ready to swap-out the OE hard-to-see-at-night headlights with some hi-intensity Xenon bulbs. Lost a previous...
• Re: Can you replace a 83 grill and lights with an 88 square light set and grill?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:32:18 -0700
  There is also a mount that one corner of the bracket for the square headlights screws into. It's a small tab-like piece...
• Re: Headlights Still Out
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 15 Oct 2012 23:54:25 -0400
  ...The dashboard rocker switch is new and correct for 1983 (I just replaced it today) The headlights and front turn signals have brand new...
• which type of headlight upgrade would you recommend and why?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 11:50:49 -0600
  ...cheap headlight replacement, looks cooler, includes new inner "hi-beam" headlights, selling old headlights and grille on EBay Disadvantages: tricky installation, requires outer round...
• Re: Headlights and Grounds
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 15 Feb 2005 18:31:11 -0500
  The wiring and ground connections for the headlights is barely adequate at best, when new. Probably a bean counter decision, not engineering. Run the...
• Re: Help with glue for headlights.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 1 Sep 2015 12:11:47 -0700
  ...Help with glue for headlights. Yes that is correct. Thanks Jaime -----Original Message----- From: David Beierl [mailto:dbeierl@attglobal.net] Sent: Tuesday, September 1...
• Re: 1991 Westy - Does Bentley describe relays on fuse panel?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 19 Oct 2020 23:19:38 -0400
  ...I > don't find it, but I think the Canadian wiring bypasses the parking > light (or headlights) position on the light switch. So... on...
• Re: headlights and relays oh my
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 17:05:09 -0400
  ...IMHO the switch will not even handle the stock headlights for the life of the car. The switch is not cheap either. I haven...
• Re: Reflectors on back of van
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:44:55 -0700
  > > Look at the tail light reflector's on the back of the Van, or the > headlights. > > You'll notice a couple of letter's...
• Re: Hmm. Headlights don't ...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 14 Nov 2010 16:37:21 -0800
  It is very likely the ground wire for the headlights. They use separate fused power circuits but the ground wires join into a single...
• cleaned headlights-- a HUGE difference
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 22 Nov 2001 21:26:55 -0800
  Tonight I took my first ride at night after cleaning my headlights with my home made coat hanger Q-tip to see the difference...
• Re: European Code H4 Round Headlights for 10 bucks!
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Mon, 2 Dec 2002 11:43:03 +0100
  ...Round H4 headlights in Golf1, Golf2, T3, LT, BMW (but smaller H4s) etc. etc. At wreckyard max 5Euro... Raimund ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Grebneff...
• rectangular E-Code headlights
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 24 Jan 1999 11:13:06 -0800
  ...The headlights look ALMOST stock. >They are not as curved as the stock Hella Dot headlights. The cost would be >about $200.00. Randy...
• Re: headlamps
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 22 Aug 2020 11:05:46 -0700
  failed or failing ignition switch? IIRC, headlights, dash fan, wipers, are on the X circuit. Do wipers and fan work when key is turned...
• headlights night working.
  Historical mailing list - Ki
  Tue, 16 Dec 2003 13:43:45 -0800
  hi all, my headlights stopped working the other day and can't seem to figure out what's wrong. thought it was the switch...
• Re: headlights not working on an 84 ... funky - fixed!
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 20 Apr 2005 20:55:56 -0700
  ...the problem with the headlights was that one of the ground wires came off the 2 quarter sized "ground post terminal blocks" up behind...
• Re: Bad ground. WAS; Hmm. Headlights don't ...
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:49:59 +0000
  ...I never had a complaint with my headlights but one spring prior to the annual nail-biter inspection a cop pulled alongside me at...
• Re: headlight switch mystery, help!
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 01:42:23 -0400
  ...Still no headlights, The > only way the headlights will come on is by pulling and HOLDING the turn > signal lever on the steering column...
• Re: hat-dance relay
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Tue, 30 Mar 1999 11:18:38 -0800
  ...1 - Lights [...] Depress the switch to the second stop to turn on the headlights (ignition on). To conserve battery power, the headlights will go...
• Re: round > square headlight conversion
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 07:33:07 -0700
  ...The center of the headlights on my '81 Westy are 36" above the ground. That's the same as the headlights on my Ford...
• Re: Rewiring for Xenon lights
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Sat, 4 Nov 2006 17:34:32 -0600
  ...Rewiring for Xenon lights As long as you continue to use the DOT headlights, you will continue to have hard to see at night...
• Bus depot headlight upgrade "Vision Kit" for 1988 vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Thu, 16 Jul 2015 06:15:53 -0400
  ...Check to make sure you have the correct ground connection by noticing with the ground wire unplugged that the existing Headlights go out" sounds...
• E-code square headlight set - $?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:20:01 -0500
  ...What's the going price for a good set of square e-code headlights, high and low with buckets? 2. What's a going...
• Re: Another turn signal question
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Fri, 15 May 2009 08:40:12 -0400
  ...After taking the van out from indoor winter storage, I have discovered my right turn signal does not work when the headlights are on...
• re: my windshield washer gizmo
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 4 May 1995 13:12:59 -0700 (PDT)
  ...that stick out of the plastic grill (between the headlights) > and squirt onto the headlights. don't know about the pumps or any additional...
• Re: Headlight switch failure (possible solution)
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 08:04:12 -0800
  ...I'm told it carries the full current that goes to the headlights. If so, the solution would be to rewire your headlights using...