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• Cleaning headlights
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 22 Nov 2001 13:20:02 -0800
  ...He told me to take the headlights off and take out the bulb. Then take a coat hanger and wrap a clean piece of...
• Re: CHEAP Headlamp upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 07:16:59 -0700
  ...lower and upper beam headlights, fog lamps, driving lamps and auxiliary lower beam headlights. Over the past couple of years, NHTSA has received several...
• Re: no headlights cept pulling back on turn signal stick - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - shawn feller
  Thu, 10 Aug 2006 11:40:59 -0400
  ...Once I release the > stick I lose all my headlights again. I've also lost the heater blower fan > but it will sometimes work...
• Headlight/turn signal ????
  Historical mailing list - Mike Lawrence
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 10:18:12 -0800
  Hi All, I have a problem when my headlights are on myn turn signals do not work. The turn signal indicator light comes on...
• Re: Group Purchase: Headlights 7" round. Interest??
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 21:26:14 EDT
  ...are about $75 with bulbs. >> The superior Hella 7 inch round headlights with standard 60/55 Watt lamps are $67.78 from Susquehanna Motorsports...
• HID Headlights
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Sat, 18 Dec 2004 16:47:25 -0800
  A friend of mine keeps telling me I should just switch to HID headlights instead of laboring over running heavier wire and installing relays...
• FS on Ebay: Tristar, Doka and Eurospec T3 (Vanagon) Headlights washer / squirters.
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 25 Oct 2006 22:17:57 -0700
  ...I have a set of the aforementioned headlights washers for sale on Ebay for low starting bid of $9.99 for the pair. It...
• Re: h4 headlights
  Historical mailing list - Bob Mac
  Thu, 12 Apr 2007 17:04:58 -0400
  Just remember to adjust your headlights after you put in those big watters. Their's nothing more irritating than driving head-on into a...
• bulbs for headlights
  Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
  Thu, 3 Feb 2000 18:09:56 EST
  where's the best place to order these? joe
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Bill Monk
  Sat, 20 Apr 2013 11:35:41 -0400
  Art The headlights on the 86-up vans has been an issue for a long time. First is the wiring that powers the headlights...
• Re: Headlights get condensation
  Historical mailing list - Richard Smith (Smirby)
  Sun, 24 Feb 2019 14:05:05 -0800
  ...I always assume we are talking Vanagons of the 80s, but > that's not good enough, because from 86 the headlights are different. > So...
• Re: Headlights Out
  Historical mailing list - Greg S
  Sun, 30 Jan 2011 17:56:02 -0500
  ...Got in the van last night, turned on the headlights. > Nothing! Dash lights OK, driving lights OK, brake lights OK. No head > lights. No...
• Re: DRL's and daytime
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Thu, 17 Sep 1998 12:50:50 PDT
  ...So it would be quite easy to tell if your headlights were not on. It's just like a regular car in that respect...
• Re: E-Code/H-4's From Other Models?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 4 May 2002 16:44:10 -0700
  The rectangular European headlights are unique to the Vanagon. The inner lights are also common with the later style Scirocco. The H4s are a...
• Re: front headlights not working.... (long winded again)
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 10:04:36 -0500
  ...front headlights not working.... > Hi! > > The headlights on my 86 Vanagon Syncro won't turn on. All the other lights > are fine (parking, flasher...
• Re: QUAD ROUND HEADLITE GRILLES
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Thu, 23 Apr 1998 10:59:27 EDT
  ...I'm sure there would be more to sell than just headlights from S.A., Micahel. >> we're doin one thing at a time...
• Re: Where to aim the headlights? SA grill.
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 28 Sep 2002 23:36:09 EDT
  ...I've aimed headlights by putting masking tape targets on a garage door. While it is not ideal if the driveway slopes at all...
• Re: Headlights Still Out
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 15 Oct 2012 17:02:50 -0700
  ...new and correct for 1983 (I just > replaced it today) > The headlights and front turn signals have brand new spliced-in > grounds behind the...
• Re: Non- VW Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Will Wood
  Wed, 11 Dec 1996 08:33:29 -0700
  ...Non- VW Headlights > Date: Tuesday, December 10, 1996 10:35 PM > > Hey Guys, > > Over the weekend I was driving along and saw a new...
• Re: Water in headlights
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 May 1997 12:49:20 -0700
  > Has anyone ever tried placing the headlights in the oven (at low temp) to > bake out the moisture? The headlights themselves? I'm not...
• Re: New SA grill
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 22 Apr 2007 03:15:56 -0400
  ...However, enforcement of after market headlights and inspection of headlights on vehicles is up to the states (not the Feds). Virginia inspectors use the...
• Re: No Headlights or Turnsignals but Markers OK Update 3
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 26 Oct 2016 21:27:02 +0000
  ...The ignition switch has a separate contact for the headlights and regular ignition stuff. You need to figure that out and test that circuit...
• Re: What does a relay do?
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 12:49:22 -0700
  In our Vanagons, all the power for the headlights goes thru the headlight switch from the battery, to the headlights. The switch is the...
• Re: Headlight Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Tue, 14 Sep 1999 18:59:07 -0400
  ...It includes all wiring/relays to address the _headlights_ and for the most part is a direct plug and play application.I will have...
• Re: 1991 Vanagon GL passenger -- Fuses 12 and 13 Good, but things don't work
  Historical mailing list - John H. Lauterbach
  Thu, 12 Dec 2019 14:35:54 -0500
  ...Wipers, headlights, tail lights, stop lights, etc. are fine. Radio also works (but in SAFe mode -- tried the work arounds, but no success). Everything...
• Re: headlights (all) - poof!
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 3 Apr 2011 22:28:44 -0700
  ...had just clicked on > > my high-beams when all of the headlights went out at once. > > > > All of the fuses in the fuse box...
• Fwd: Lights off when key off (was DRLs)
  Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 03:03:05 EDT
  ...The low beam headlights lit up alone to 80% intensity after the ignition switch is on. They automatically went off when starting the engine...
• Re: Headlight/turn signal ????
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 21:20:12 -0600
  Mike Lawrence wrote: > > Hi All, I have a problem when my headlights are on myn > turn signals do not work. The turn signal indicator...
• Mexico/Headlights/dispute
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Dec 2000 10:51:49 EST
  Mark, Bill, everybody... Can this be taken off-list, please?
• Re: cleaned headlights-- a HUGE difference
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 06:49:25 -0800
  ...cleaned headlights-- a HUGE difference Tonight I took my first ride at night after cleaning my headlights with my home made coat hanger Q...
• Re: Idiot Buzzer for Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 16 Jul 2015 18:33:18 -0500
  ...Try the headlights. Attach the buzzer nearby with foam mounting tape. S20 is the parking light circuit, and S19 is connected to the 15...
• Re: Headlights Still Out
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:44:41 -0700
  ...new and correct for 1983 (I just > replaced it today) > The headlights and front turn signals have brand new spliced-in > grounds behind the...
• Re: BRIGHTER LIGHTS: install relays
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Thu, 5 Jul 2001 16:42:17 -0700
  ...If yes then at least as a midway step prior to getting the E-specs headlights.... >From: "James S. Cohen" <jscohen@SPRYNET.COM> >Reply...
• Re: Headlight Operation
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 10 Apr 2014 21:17:44 -0500
  ...John On 4/10/2014 8:44 PM, James wrote: > In '86-91 Vanagons, the outside headlights have both low beam and high beam...
• Headlight Alarm
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:50:04 -0800
  ...I'm just wondering if they added this feature after a certain year? I have an 89, and my headlights will not stay on...
• Hmm. Headlights don't ...
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Sun, 14 Nov 2010 15:50:20 -0800
  Hi to all, The headlights, both sides, don't work. The flash lights don't either. High or low beam. It's an '85...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:36:55 -0400
  ...The round headlights or the eurospec rectangular headlights place the light in a usual place in front of the vehicle. I hate the super...
• Re: Vanagon gl Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 09:17:34 -0700
  ...Vanagon gl Headlights > Help!!! > Hi I am visiting some friends for their wedding and > just realized that my headlights aren't coming on at...
• Re: Can you replace a 83 grill and lights with an 88 square light set and grill?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 30 Mar 2011 22:31:59 -0400
  If anyone wants a set of rectangular headlights, I have a set with brackets and most of the adjusters. Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a...
• Re: headlights
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sat, 6 Nov 1999 20:07:28 -0500
  ...headlights Dear List, I have followed with interest and puzzlement the comments about Bosch headlights. What is the point? To get brighter lights or...
• Re: Lights on '82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 17 Dec 2010 08:43:27 -0500
  ...When I > turn off the ignition with the headlights on, the headlights stay on when > the parking lights would normally be all that is...
• Re: Head lights
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 23:41:55 -0500
  My headlights suffer the same poor output too. I just did the relay upgrade (eBay: http://tinyurl.com/ybeg6f7 ) and saw no appreciable improvement...
• Re: Headlight question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 10:24:36 -0600
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > >I just noticed something this weekend and I was wondering if > it is normal. > >I left my headlights on when...
• FS: Euro Square Headlight Grille with Washers
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:22:47 -0700
  ...Comes with all the pieces: - Grille w/washers - Headlights (complete with frames and good adjusters) - Washer tank with dual washer motors - Washer hoses for...
• Re: 87Syncro,Headlights won't turn on
  Historical mailing list - TBill
  Thu, 18 Sep 1997 20:38:02 -0700
  ...My > headlights won't turn on. The running lights work, and the highbeams work. > I checked the fuses and they seemed fine. This same...
• Re: round > square headlight conversion
  Historical mailing list - Richmond Mike
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 02:32:56 -0400
  ...keep your rounds and put in a pair of H4's and relay your >headlights. > >chris _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service...
• Re: Can the pre 86 upper grill be fitted into a post 85 vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Nov 2005 19:58:58 EST
  ...all vanagon headlights/grilles are interchangeable from squares to rounds or from rounds to squares. ive done both. if you want to change from...
• Re: FW: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Preston Grimes
  Thu, 6 Jul 2006 11:51:36 -0700
  ...It turned out that my headlight grounds were corroded, thus the circuit was not sending power out to the headlights. My headlight grounds were...
• Re: E-code square headlight set - $?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:21:30 -0800
  ...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: Wanted - Euro-spec headlights for a '91 (rectangular)
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Wed, 23 Jul 1997 10:00:43 -0400
  ...Wanted - Euro-spec headlights for a '91 (rectangular) > Date: Wednesday, July 23, 1997 8:50 AM > > Does anyone out there have a line on...
• Re: help with headlight/relay
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 16:23:34 -0700
  ...Reattached battery and > cheched out headlights: headlights came on, highbeams came on. Disconnected > battery again and squeezed all wires back and reattached fusebox. > Reconnected...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 30 Aug 2014 19:10:22 -0600
  ...PM, Maureen wrote: >> >> Hi folks, I'm looking for advice on headlights. Mine are dangerously dim at night, can I just put in new...
• Re: Bus depot headlight upgrade "Vision Kit" for 1988 vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 16 Jul 2015 09:14:34 -0400
  ...It is very common for the headlights to be re-grounded near the lights which is a great idea. Reduce the length of the...
• Re: Headlights out
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 28 Nov 2012 07:50:27 -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...
• Re: ?? Power for stereo in my '86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Mar 1996 21:31:59 -0500
  In a message dated 96-03-19 04:55:28 EST, you write: >Ironically, I *don't* like the headlights to shut off when...
• Re: round > square headlight conversion
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 09:46:32 -0400
  ...spec for headlight aiming is based entirely on angles, without taking into account the vehicle height, so a tall vehicle's headlights may be...
• Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 17 Nov 2013 05:45:42 -0500
  ...The main reason for adding the relays is that the headlamp circuit has too many resistance gouging devices in the path to the headlights...
• Re: Headlight Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Tue, 14 Sep 1999 18:55:31 -0400
  ...It includes all wiring/relays to address the _headlights_ and for the most part is a direct plug and play application.I will have...
• Re: headlights (all) - poof!
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 3 Apr 2011 22:39:01 -0700
  ...Power from headlight switch goes into hi/low switch before fuses, headlights. Pretty sure there isn't a headlight relay unless one was installed...
• [Fwd: yellow headlights]
  Historical mailing list - Ed Gurney
  Mon, 23 Jun 1997 13:08:23 -0400
  ...the headlights look much > better yellow :-( > > Dave Dave, every day I see dangerous loads going down the road. I meet murderous drivers with no...