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• Re: Headlight Upgrade Eilemma
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Sep 2011 20:30:23 -0700
  ...In stock wiring all of the normal headlight >> current goes through the headlight switch, as well as the ignition >> switch and hi/lo beam...
• Re: Installed headlight relays, need new bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Paul & Becky Oliver
  Sun, 10 Oct 2004 22:23:23 -0500
  ...Installed headlight relays, need new bulbs > > > Just installed Frank Condelli's headlight relay upgrade kit and voltage went > from 11.8 volts at the...
• Re: Headlights and Grounds
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 15 Feb 2005 16:56:15 -0700
  On 2/15/05 4:31 PM, "Dennis Haynes" <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET> wrote: > The wiring and ground connections for the headlights is barely adequate...
• Re: headlight switch mystery, help!
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 01:42:23 -0400
  Leif I had the exact same problem, after checking fuses, relays,replaced the headlight switch, etc... it came down to the infamous IGNITION SWITCH...
• Re: Some Light Conversation
  Historical mailing list - Randy Herd
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 09:29:55 -0700
  It seems that everyone who has a vanagon eventually encounters the failed headlight and/or failed ignition switch problem. Too much electricity for the...
• Re: Headlight Upgrade Eilemma
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 10 Sep 2011 21:51:26 -0500
  ...In stock wiring all of the normal headlight > current goes through the headlight switch, as well as the ignition > switch and hi/lo beam...
• Re: headlight relays
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:22:17 -0700
  ...The red wires to the headlight switch and hi/lo switch are both labeled as coming from fuse S9. This is not really true...
• Re: Headlight Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Tue, 14 Sep 1999 14:15:13 -0700
  ...is the same as for the DOT headlight which can be found on an 80-85 van (those with the round headlights). TIA... dave
• 91 Westy - SA Grill upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Fri, 14 Nov 2014 12:10:47 -0700
  ...The replacement cost for a 91 grill is almost $300, and then I'm still stuck with the crappy square headlights (yes, I do...
• Re: Installed headlight relays, need new bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 23:44:42 -0600
  ...Installed headlight relays, need new bulbs Just installed Frank Condelli's headlight relay upgrade kit and voltage went from 11.8 volts at the...
• Headlight adjusters
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 25 Jun 2017 16:39:19 -0500
  Does anyone know of an easy way to install headlight adjusters? I'm having a devil of a time getting my new adjusters I...
• lights in cigarette lighter /headlight switch
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Tue, 23 May 2000 16:54:27 -0400
  ...Is this supposed to be lighted with the dash lights?? Also should the headlight switch be illuminated? Thank you Karl.
• Re: Headlight grounds
  Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 23:38:01 -0400
  ...Several ground connectors are there, and often a corroded connection there is the cause of intermittently working headlights. Good luck. Michael
• Re: vanagon headlight switch needed
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 24 Oct 2002 14:23:45 EDT
  In a message dated 10/24/02 12:53:02 AM Eastern Daylight Time, agondry@ATTBI.COM writes: > Does anyone have a spare headlight...
• Re: round > square headlight conversion
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Thu, 5 Jun 2003 09:02:33 EDT
  Round headlights look cooler, stick with the classics. The relay will change everything. Or, get the 4-light South African grill and be super...
• Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Fri, 17 Oct 2003 12:54:17 -0700
  Anybody tried these projector beam headlights? http://www.matrixracing.com/browse_item_details.asp?Item_ID=4366 Something to make ya go hmmm... Brian...
• Re: Friday's known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 14:32:50 -0500
  And with the recent surgery on her headlight she is even legal to drive in the state of Virginia! --------------------- Clip ----------------------- So tell us! Which...
• =?US-ASCII?Q?RE:_No_headlights_-_high_beam_indicator_stays_on_-_relay_upg?= =?US-ASCII?Q?rade_installed?=
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 9 May 2005 22:38:27 -0400
  Check the headlight ground connection. It is located above the fuse box, high, on a start adapter. It is known for loosening and burning...
• Re: H4 headlights and relays
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 17 Jul 2004 19:24:19 -0500
  ...H4 headlights and relays > "Can anybody share their opinions on whether or not I need to install a > new headlight relay? Any thoughts on...
• Re: Odd headlights - some on some off
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 18 May 2012 22:55:15 -0400
  ...Odd headlights - some on some off Hi all. Anyone dealt with this recently? '89 headlights. left ones work ( hi & lo beam) right ones don...
• Re: Antenna and headlights
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Mon, 5 Jun 2023 21:52:45 -0400
  ...My copy >> of Bentley, which supposedly covers everything from 1980-1991, doesn't >> even show the >> inner headlights. So is changing out the headlights...
• Re: updating headlights - the options
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 12 Jan 2006 20:07:44 -0800
  > after a dark night driving my square headlights i need to chage somethin. > i > assembled a list of options, would be happy about comments...
• Re: 87 vanagon headlight bushing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 16:35:28 -0600
  ...Ignorant people try to move the van by pushing on the headlights. It just blows me a way, such idiocy. John Rodgers 88 GL...
• Re: Possible replacement lights? Need feedback
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Wed, 22 Oct 2003 13:38:26 -0400
  ...The Euro headlights on a Corrado are SO > much better than US spec headlights. The replacement fog lights are > tempered glass (and hence don...
• GoWesty Headlight Relay Question/Problem
  Historical mailing list - Robin
  Wed, 10 May 2006 08:18:04 -0500
  ...i just installed the GoWesty headlight relay/bulb upgrade. All seemed well when I tested the wiring mod with the stock bulbs still in...
• Re: CHEAP Headlamp upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 10:07:57 -0700
  ...lower and upper beam >> headlights, fog lamps, driving lamps and auxiliary lower beam headlights. > >Does this mean they will finally wise up and accept...
• Re: Proper Headlight Configuration
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:38:15 -0500
  ...Proper Headlight Configuration > > When the headlights are operated, what is the correct light configuration? > > 1)Low beams only - high beams off > 2)High beams...
• Re: No Headlights or Turnsignals but Markers OK Update 4
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Wed, 26 Oct 2016 16:54:05 -0700
  ...The flasher works with all lights off from the dash headlight/parking light switch, same as other three flashers. Swapping the ignition switch for...
• Looking for more square headlights
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 18 Sep 2015 23:41:58 +0000
  I am in need of some more nice Right side outer headlight housings for the late Vanagon. No rock hits or road rash and...
• Correct headlight?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 30 Jun 2015 19:22:15 -0500
  ...I've had Bosch H4 headlights in my van forever. Model 0301600107. I see in my bus depot kit that they use 0301600118 labelled...
• Cleaning Inside of HeadLights
  Historical mailing list - Dan Moy
  Thu, 9 Oct 1997 15:16:54 -0400
  Does anyone have any suggestions on cleaning the later model square headlights. The insides get foggy and cut down on visibilty. Thanks, Dan 97...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Mon, 16 Oct 2000 14:34:53 -0600
  Karl Wolz wrote: > I can't quite picture the person who can't replace a Neon headlight > wrenching on a Vanagon. Karl, True, but...
• Re: Headlight relay(s):great link T!
  Historical mailing list - James S. Cohen
  Sun, 1 Jul 2001 18:41:24 -0400
  Hey T, That's a great link! Thanks! James >Karl Wolz wrote: >> >> Does anyone have a schematic for a headlight relay system? >> >> Karl Wolz...
• Inner round SA headlights mounitng?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 1 Feb 2007 21:45:20 +0100
  ...Are the inner round SA-headlights mounted directly onto the grille (if so, how?!) Or are they mounted to the chassis like the outers...
• Re: Strange electrical problem: Headlights don't work (among other things)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 24 Oct 2006 16:27:34 -0700
  Jon When I had a similiar set of symptoms it turned out to be the headlight switch on the dash. Many also suggested the...
• Re: Headlight upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
  Wed, 28 Jan 2015 08:56:48 -0500
  ...Any > > thoughts? Is this upgrade worth $200? > > > The Hella Vision Plus headlights that GoWesty offers are "quasi" H4 > headlights that cost more than actual...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 21:25:25 -0500
  ...as we have >been discussing, there are both round and rectangular headlights that will >use the H4 bulb. A vanagon owner with rectangular headlights...
• Re: Time to replace headlight
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 3 Dec 2012 06:14:36 -0500
  ...And, all stock OEM headlights on the 1986 ~ 1991 North American Vanagons had the Hella headlamp lenses with replaceable bulbs. If YOUR 1986 ~ 1991...
• Re: Instrument Cluster Woes
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 15 Feb 2006 12:07:43 -0500
  ...All is well. > > Headlight switch on (either Parking lights or Headlights): > Parking and/or Headlights turn on as usual. > Water temp gauge drops to...
• Re: Where to aim the headlights? SA grill.
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 28 Sep 2002 23:36:09 EDT
  ...In some there are headlight aiming diagrams. I've aimed headlights by putting masking tape targets on a garage door. While it is not...
• Re: Brand Newbie
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 09:19:21 -0400
  On Mon, 26 Apr 2004, Bike Florida wrote: > My headlights are a bit floppy on the outer edge, meaning if you push on the...
• Re: Time to replace headlight
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 2 Dec 2012 09:37:58 -0600
  ...The headlight went out on my 1990 Westy automatic. I've had it since 2007, so I guess it's about time. Will I...
• Re: Headlight conversion
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Nov 1996 10:56:16 +0200
  >Hi, Helmut >If you know of where to get the quad round headlight grille for the Vanagon in >Germany or South Africa, could you...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - David Del Ben
  Wed, 18 Oct 2000 08:45:18 +1100
  ...Everyone knows that 80 mph will caus e the said headlight to shatter pn impact......... David Del Ben 85 1.9-Carravelle -----Original Message...
• Re: Headlights Out
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 30 Jan 2011 17:24:22 -0500
  It's likely that the headlight switch is bad. Years ago, mine fried internally from excessive current draw and exhibited the same exact symptoms...
• Re: No Headlights or Turnsignals but Markers OK Update 3
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 26 Oct 2016 21:27:02 +0000
  ...No Headlights or Turnsignals but Markers OK Update 3 The culprit appears to be the headlight hi-lo switch in the turnsignal stalk assembly...
• Headlights Out
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Williamson
  Thu, 12 Nov 1998 13:29:16 -0700
  ...Here are the symptoms: (1) With ignition ON and headlight switch on, low beams do not work, but high beams do. (2) All fuses...
• Re: LED Headlight bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 3 Jul 2015 12:06:28 -0700
  ...OPT7-Headlight-Bulbs-Arc-Glass%2599-Clear/dp/B00VNBDWPK/ref=sr_1_1?&ie=UTF8&qid=1435942694&sr=8-1&keywords=led+headlights >> Patti...
• Re: Preliminary...Headlight weirdness? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 09:57:19 -0700
  ...The added ground for my headlights is right behind the bulb plug-in to a screw I put in the body just for this...
• Re: headlight emergency!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Sep 1999 15:33:00 -0700
  Or the headlight switch...exact same symptoms. Mike wrote: > > Electrical part of the ignition switch! > > I had the exact thing happen to me in...
• Re: was..LED Headlight bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 1 Jul 2015 17:10:50 -0700
  ...On Jun 30, 2015 6:18 PM, "Jack Reynaert" <jack007@comcast.net> wrote: > Has anyone ever tried the new LED Headlight Bulbs... these H4...
• 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 headlights brightened up normally when the headlight switch and dimmer lever switch are turned on... James 88weekender [message/rfc822]
• FS: H4 headlights
  Historical mailing list - shilohz
  Thu, 9 Apr 1998 15:46:14 -0700
  I have two H4 headlights for sale. They say "Bosch, Made in Sweden" on them. They are a 9/10 condition, not pits in...
• searching for parts
  Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
  Thu, 8 Jul 1999 11:08:13 EDT
  ...a driverside, rear signal cluster a headlight kit? (the parts behind the headlights to keep them balanced) for a 1986 vanagon gl. any help...
• This european headlights
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 12:45:55 -0800
  ...I swear I gave a Canadian list member my credit card # to order those European headlight kits. Did they ever come in? Thanks, Bryan
• Headlight Protection
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Fri, 19 Apr 2002 01:17:56 -0700
  Hi folks, Curious if anyone knows a source of headlight protecters usta see the wire ones that looked pretty sturdy, but don't seem...
• WTB Round Headlight Grill
  Historical mailing list - Bob Allen
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 11:42:03 -0500
  85 or whatever yr to fit an 86 with or w/o headlight buckets. Trying to avoid springing for a SA grill and probably...
• for sale: square grille and headlights -86 up
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 00:23:57 EDT
  ...pair of perfect cond '86 up headlights and both upper and lower front grilles.. upper has the big vw symbol. would sell as a...
• Re: Headlight upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 28 Jan 2015 08:34:10 -0600
  ...Any > > > > thoughts? Is this upgrade worth $200? > > > > > > > > > The Hella Vision Plus headlights that GoWesty offers are "quasi" H4 > > > headlights that cost more than actual...