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• Re: IKEA Multicolour Dioder Lightstrip
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 1 Aug 2012 18:33:52 -0400
  ...http://www.ebay.com/itm/1M-Waterproof-30-SMD-5050-RGB-LED-Strip-light-24key-IR-Remote-Control-/221037232904?pt=US_String_Lights_Fairy...
• '87 Westy, electrical stuff, hazard lights
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:04:24 -0400
  As long as we're talking electrical stuff, any ideas why only the right side lights would blink when the hazards are turned on...
• Re: Dash lights
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Sat, 14 Nov 1998 08:00:52 -0700
  IMHO, Audi dash lights are red because they are BMW wannabes. In any event, the classic source for bulb coloring was always JC Whitney...
• H4 lamps city lights
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 15:03:53 -0600
  Anyone know of a website which shows the H4 "e-code" lamps with the "city lights" operating? Roy O. '87 Westfalia GL (till death...
• Re: no parking lights? huh? wiring worries
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Thu, 27 Feb 2003 00:12:02 EST
  check bright switch, you should not have power at the w/bk or the yellow wire at this switch with the head lights off
• Re: got hit by a front end loader
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 3 Jan 2009 16:56:47 +1300
  Were the loader's lights even on at all? Any vehicle with "nonstandard" lighting arrangement should have flashing rooftop lights and use them.
• FW: LED Auxillary Brake and Turn Signal Lights
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:22:53 -0800
  ...LED Auxillary Brake and Turn Signal Lights Here are some pics of what I am trying for aux lights. A temp setup to see...
• Re: Driving/Fog Lights
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Sat, 8 Aug 1998 15:49:09 -0500
  Actually the projection lights (low-beams) on BMW, Audi, New Beetle etc. will NOT blind the other drivers and you can see a lot...
• Where to aim the headlights? SA grill.
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 10:22:00 -0700
  I am psyching myself up for putting in the 7" round lights for the south african grill... i have the wires and relays and...
• Re: No brake lights
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Mon, 6 Dec 2010 11:12:55 -0800
  Thanks to all those who sent in advice on my 'no brake lights' problem. � I took off the lens units and cleaned all the...
• dim tail lights
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Apr 1996 10:00:21 -0800
  Greetings, I there an easy way to brighten my tail/brake lights? I took the lenses off, replaced the bulb with the standard 1147...
• Re: 87Syncro,Headlights won't turn on
  Historical mailing list - STEVEN G WACKER
  Fri, 19 Sep 1997 08:55:16 -0700
  ...I thought it would be the ignition switch so I tried moving it a little to see if the lights would come on, didn...
• Re: Vanagon rear lights and the pathetic headlights
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 17 Dec 2010 20:55:42 -0500
  ...New lights and improved wiring-relay kit is the way to go. This should include grounding the lights directly instead of the stock ground...
• Re: Electrical Help nEEDED - 90' Carat
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Fri, 18 May 2007 12:30:36 -0500
  ...S20 provides the power for the license plate lights and the dash lights. >> Also, I have a red wire and a blue gray wire...
• Re: Blinking alternator light...?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 13 Sep 2020 08:45:19 -0700
  hi Dennis, *Are you somehow confusing the oil pressure and alternator warning lights?* *YES, YES... I am sorry for the confusion, it's my...
• Re: ?? Power for stereo in my '86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Psychic Trucker
  Mon, 18 Mar 1996 19:09:42 +0500
  >Anybody know why the headlights shut off when you shut off the engine, but >the parking lights don't??? This seems to me to...
• Re: eurolights wanted....anyone know who can import these?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 25 Sep 1999 11:20:42 -0700
  ...86-'91 Vanagons with the lousy square DOT lights > know, the european version of these lights puts out more light. (different > lens pattern, and...
• Dash light part sources
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Wed, 17 Nov 1999 05:29:22 EST
  I'm looking for a source for the dash lights. Do any of the list vendors or non-VW parts suppliers carry the bulbs...
• Re: Back-up lights don't work
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 22:37:56 -0500
  ...of Detroit > > 84 Westy, new paint, newer motor, no back-up lights! > > >
• Need Help with Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Tue, 3 Jan 2012 18:56:19 -0500
  ...I fixed it and The lights worked for 2 weeks then all the lights went out. I have no lights, no brights, no low...
• Re: Lights on '82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 17 Dec 2010 08:43:27 -0500
  ...New ground connections at the lights directly will do wonders. Dennis Sent from my Windows Phone -----Original Message----- From: VWQ47 Sent: Friday, December 17...
• How is the fog light switch supposed to be wired?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Busick
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 12:28:13 -0400
  Hi Volks.....I have a question concerning the proper installation of Hella fog lights on my 83 d'sel westy. I have the VW...
• Re: SA grills available again
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Tue, 19 Dec 2006 21:03:25 -0800
  ...In short, nothing changed when I immigrated to the States (unless you are all wondering who is the idiot with the wrong lights on...
• Re: Need Help with Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Tue, 3 Jan 2012 22:16:25 -0500
  ...I fixed it and The lights worked for 2 weeks then all the lights went out. I have no lights, no brights, no low...
• lighting questions
  Historical mailing list - lbart
  Wed, 18 Dec 1996 20:52:26 -0500
  ...They advertise it for use in brake lights and back-up lights. I was wondering how hot these halogen bulbs get. Would they melt...
• Re: Warning Lights Audible Buzzer
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 25 May 2010 00:01:39 -0400
  ...If both ignition and lights are on, no current flows because the voltages are equal. If ignition is on but lights are not, no...
• Re: pictures of white tail lights,
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Sun, 29 Oct 2006 00:07:39 -0700
  ...pictures of white tail lights, was: Opinions requested: "Smoke" tail lights > I admit I said I would have them up by last sunday, took...
• Fwd: Instrument lights
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 15 Oct 2021 17:05:45 -0400
  ...Instrument lights To: John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> Cc: vanagonlist a <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> Quarter turn counterclockwise. May need pliers. Yrs, d On...
• Buzzer is going off - rear lights
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 19:49:26 -0700
  ...I have disconnected the front and the rear lights, and the buzzer is not going off. Connected one rear light and the buzzer is...
• H4's
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Tue, 29 Apr 97 08:50:50 -0400
  After the recent discussion about fog lights and city lights I got to thinking again about upgrading the lights on my 84 (and eventually...
• Fwd: How to Connect Trailer Lights
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 21:28:37 -0500
  John, Here is a posting I saved, that Marshall Ruskin described the necessary wiring for trailer lights. Hope this helps you out. Later, ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry...
• Interior lights..... got it...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Stothers
  Tue, 28 Jun 2005 22:05:23 -0500
  The front passenger door switch wasn't making contact to shut the interior lights up. Shimmed it and now works..... Thanks for the assistance...
• ecode h4 headlights
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Tue, 10 May 2005 21:03:11 -0700
  Anyone know where to find H4 ecode headlights with city lights? I can find them with hi and lo beam, but not city lights...
• RE: lighting questions
  Historical mailing list - Wiesner Craig
  19 Dec 1996 08:58:32 -0800
  ...They advertise it for use in brake lights and back-up lights. I was wondering how hot these halogen bulbs get. Would they melt...
• Re: '66 progress, questions about wiring, lights
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Mon, 22 Apr 1996 13:47:49 -0600
  ...I assume the front blinker lights are also the "parking" lights. : Anyone know about these small lights inside the headlight buckets? Unless yours is...
• Re: Brights & lights
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 2 Dec 2006 19:20:43 -0800
  ...Mark John Rodgers wrote: > The lights in my 88 GL don't work that way. > > One way the outer lights come on as dims...
• Re: Headlight upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 28 Jan 2015 14:16:52 -0500
  ...BIG upgrade. > Ron, the euro day lights sounds interesting. Do you have a picture > of them installed and can it be retrofitted to the...
• Lights out!
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:40:29 -0500
  ...Running lights work - turn signals, flashers, break lights, dash lights - but for one. The speedometer light is out. This van has the SA headlights...
• Re: Recommended Driving Lights or SA Grill Inners?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:11:43 -0600
  I have the SA grille lights kit + the Hella Driving lights kit w/ correct driving light switch that fits in the vanagon dash, & the...
• Hella Driving Lights for a 1991 GL
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 11:24:14 -0700
  Hi Folks, I am looking into adding Hella (or a similar type) driving lights to the front of my 1991 GL. I love the...
• Re: Driving lights on a 1991 GL (suggestions)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Sun, 17 Sep 2000 19:39:25 EDT
  Dave-- I suggest upgrading to the the current (1999) South African front grill set up with the Hella 5 inch H3 driving lights. On...
• Re: Third brake light
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 16 Mar 2015 14:19:41 -0600
  ...They further obscure the low down stock lights. I put some LED lights >> in the upper corners of my back window. They have 2...
• Re: Switch to LED lighting
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 12:28:50 -0700
  Why/how would led lights confuse the cruise?? Thank you, Jay Lefstein. Sent from my mobile device. On Jul 2, 2010, at 11:29...
• H4 e-code Headlamps
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Sun, 26 Sep 1999 21:35:43 -0500
  ...86-'91 Vanagons with the lousy square DOT lights > know, the european version of these lights puts out more light. (different > lens pattern, and...
• Out go the lights Yikes!
  Historical mailing list - Clay Perry
  Sun, 22 Sep 2002 21:01:30 EDT
  ...If I held the lever back in "flash" position I had lights otherwise I was in stealth mode, disconcerting. I cruised that way until...
• Re: Pzwo lower grille foglights NLA
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 18:32:52 +1300
  >Solitary fog lights (without main lights on) are purpose-function >lights. If it's foggy out, great. If it's not foggy out and...
• Re: electrical problems... confusing!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 22 Oct 2007 14:00:22 -0400
  ...i cranked up and >turned the head lights on... and just the parking lights came on... i >pulled >the lever (for the head lights...
• Reverse lights going crazy
  Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
  Fri, 6 Feb 2015 01:16:13 -0500
  ...The symptom I was chasing was a flickering of the reverse lights when in reverse. After replacing the switch, the reverse lights now come...
• Re: Auxiallary Brake Lights - Was Carrying Scooter
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 28 Mar 2009 20:25:00 -0700
  ...The ground, right turn, left turn and running lights. Rob becida@comcast.net '91 VW Jetta & an '84 Westy in western WA
• Re: hella lights for vanagon's
  Historical mailing list - Victor Montgomery
  Wed, 27 May 1998 16:29:35 EDT
  ...I had been told by both Hella NA here in Georgia and PUMA that H4 vanagon lights were only avalible in europe from vw...
• Re: Dash Lights
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 11 Dec 2000 00:37:20 -0500
  ...Yes, but only when the other lights are on too <g>. Seriously, there's a bulb inserted into the back of the faceplate that...
• Brake lights--stay on
  Historical mailing list - UWannaDeaL2
  Mon, 2 Aug 2004 16:47:58 -0400
  ...shut the van off lights may stay off tap the brakes brake lights are stay stuck on.. any suggestions?? I will be heading east...
• Re: Aux driving lights question..best easy power source..?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:59:38 -0700
  If you are going to mount the relay close to the lights, then I would run a fat wire directly to the positive terminal...
• Re: Fasten Seat Belt Lights Not working
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:36:56 -0230
  I've got a stick shift too - if mine ever had fasten seat belt lights, I've never seen them. I think VW just...
• Re: Park Lights
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 19:16:55 -0700
  ...I believe the correct European term is "city lights" ... and they too are basically parking lights... I don't think they are legal in...
• Re: Hella Driving Lights: Was:Bosch fog lights. No, no, no.
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Wed, 4 Dec 2002 16:54:28 -0800
  I never thought about driving lights but this discussion cought my attention because i was planning to upgrade to H4 lamps. Just learning about...
• Re: cibie lights
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 7 Jul 2006 12:57:37 -0700
  ...My 88 GL has the square inner lights and > the rectangular outer lights. > > Thanks, > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver > > Alex Towner wrote: > > Regarding the...
• aux headlights
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Thu, 18 Dec 1997 09:21:39 -0500
  ...I noticed in the Imparts catalog several choices of Hella lights. There are the round driving lights (Hella 550's) and also a type...
• Interesting lights (interior)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 7 Nov 2016 06:39:10 -0800
  Google search "Luci LED lights"...we were given one, an 'inflatable' clear little cylinder with ten solar LEDs, and it is really good. Puts...
• Switch to LED lighting
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 08:08:34 -0700
  I am wondering who has had success at switching to LED lighting for running lights/blinkers/tail lights? � I'd to do this & would...