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• Re: Light switches
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 04:46:52 -0800
  ...my headlights (high and low) stopped coming on. The dash lights comeon and the park lights come on. The passing high beam flasher works...
• Re: Headlights not working (?) --> FIXED!
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Mon, 11 Dec 2000 09:24:06 -0500
  ...Headlights not working (?) --> FIXED! > > Bingo! > > I think it's fixed... > > The two ground wires coming from the headlights had fused together > > because they had...
• Re: Headlights Not Working!
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 20:26:59 -0700
  ...Headlights Not Working! > >I just did a search of the archives on this, looking for "fuse" in >messages with the subject "headlights". > When the...
• Re: Cloudy headlight glass?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 20 Jul 2002 13:50:41 +1200
  >I don�t know what defines the US-headlights as "sealed beam", does it mean >they�re sealed so you can�t reach into...
• Re: WTB pair of good used round headlight buckets for Vanagon 80-85
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 9 Oct 2009 17:18:55 -0400
  The round headlights use the same electrical connector as an H4 headlight (a pleasant surprise when I put my SA grill on.) H4 headlight...
• Re: Help With Instrument Lighting Please
  Historical mailing list - Ed Henckel
  Fri, 21 Mar 1997 12:06:21 -0800
  DBMaguin@softart.com wrote: > > Hi All, > > My digital clock between the speedometer and odometer is no longer > backlit when I have my headlights on...
• Re: Headlights not working (?) --> FIXED!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 10 Dec 2000 17:00:08 -0800
  > Bingo! > I think it's fixed... > The two ground wires coming from the headlights had fused together > because they had > been squeezed together into...
• Re: FS: 7" round E-code lights, square headlight grille, left side square headlights
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:18:44 -0700
  ...My Mercedes has little vacuum motors built into > the headlights for just this purpose. I need the switch to make it > operational. I had...
• goofy headlights
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 04:39:32 -0500
  anyone guess what these are from? _87Aircooled VW VANAGON_ (http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/4740960955.html)
• Re: What year vanagon to buy?
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Fri, 24 Apr 1998 02:19:27 EDT
  Buy an 87 or newer vanagon. The new headlights began in 86.
• Re: quad roud headlights
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Sat, 24 Apr 1999 12:40:15 -0400
  See Ken at Van-again. He is the man! http://members.aol.com/kenwilfy/
• Weird electrical problem
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 29 Oct 2023 09:37:10 -0700
  ...When I turn ON the headlights and if I put it on high beams the radiator fan kicks in (medium speed) When I turn...
• Re: Trade bras?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 2 Jun 2011 22:35:29 -0400
  ...moderators if you talk about >bras and headlights in the same sentence/topic.....I like round >headlights better than square ones too.......couldn't...
• Re: headlight covers; side door screen; awning
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Nov 1996 20:28:22 -0500
  ...snazzy '91 headlights. >> Griot's Garage catalog carries a plastic headlight protectant film that you stick onto the surface of your headlights. I haven...
• Re: Headlights Out
  Historical mailing list - Werner Schink
  Sun, 30 Jan 2011 17:41:51 -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: AC etc for AUDI Swap/H4+lens/reflectors
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 16 Jan 1999 21:33:12 +0100
  ...I know the HELLA dealer can get OEM headlights for the companies that HELLA provides headlights. PerL 88 Syncro
• plastic parts to hold-in and adjust headlights are crumbling
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Nov 2001 08:40:50 -0500
  ...Nearly all the platic parts that hold in and adjust the headlights are crumbling on my '86. ETKA shows all the part #s (see...
• Re: no parking lights? huh? wiring worries
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 17:20:31 -0800
  ...If i put it in the second position, > the headlights come on too. I have a brand new headlight & ignition switch > plus new X...
• Re: Where to aim the headlights? SA grill.
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 22:22:42 +0100
  ...Switch headlights. Pull up to the same > door, same spot. Aim headlights to match. I am a research technician--I > am used to solving...
• Re: Current van projects / seamless, quad headlights, 9 gauge cluster
  Historical mailing list - Jason Kirk
  Thu, 23 Sep 2004 14:02:33 -0700
  ...Current van projects / seamless, quad headlights, 9 gauge cluster > > Hi everybody, > Having seen all the recent posts I've got a few jpg's...
• Re: Lights on '82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Fri, 17 Dec 2010 13:43:49 -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...
• Headlights Again
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 23 Oct 2001 11:10:07 -0600
  ...if I turn the headlight switch on, turn the ignition key to accessory position, then the headlights come on. When I keep turning the...
• Re: Eurospec Rectangular headlights
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 13:39:48 -0700
  ...Eurospec Rectangular headlights > > >> On 8/27/06, Kim Brennan wrote: >>> >>> Okay, now that FastForward is getting out of the parts business, >>> anybody got an...
• Re: headlights with relay setup are inop
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sun, 21 Jul 2013 15:36:58 -0400
  ...COM> Sent: Sun, Jul 21, 2013 3:23 pm Subject: Re: headlights with relay setup are inop I have the same problem not yet...
• Re: Headlights: SA Conversion Procedure
  Historical mailing list - Jim Lieb
  Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:02:45 -0500
  ...Jim On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 10:21 AM, Jon Kanas <kanas@qadas.com> wrote: > Good Morning, > > Considering the recent discussion on headlights...
• Re: '86 Vanagon GL?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 15 Sep 2002 08:32:09 -0500
  Andrew Werner wrote: > > Second, the headlights work fine but when I hit the highbeams my headlights > go out on the driver side. any ideas...
• dashboard light games
  Historical mailing list - Alan Cote
  Mon, 7 Apr 2003 19:53:29 EDT
  ...Turn on the headlights, and all gauges (tach, gas guage, etc., not speed needle of course) and dash lights die. But ... if the headlights...
• Re: Odd headlights - some on some off
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 May 2012 18:19:03 -0700
  ...On 5/18/2012 4:24 PM, Bill MacLachlan wrote: > Hi all. > > Anyone dealt with this recently? > '89 headlights. > left ones work ( hi& lo...
• Re: headlights problems
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 9 Feb 2017 21:13:35 +0000
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• Re: Where to aim the headlights? SA grill.
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 13:58:56 -0400
  ...Switch headlights. Pull up to the same >door, same spot. Aim headlights to match. I am a research technician--I >am used to solving...
• Round vs. Square vs. SA double round headlights
  Historical mailing list - Craig Rogers
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 10:44:04 -0500
  I have the original round headlights on my 85. For years I have been seeing people "upgrading" to the later model square lights. Now...
• Re: � � � '86 Vanagon GL?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 00:19:11 EDT
  ...PS leak? > Second, the headlights work fine but when I hit the highbeams my headlights > go out on the driver side. any ideas? as...
• Re: headlight switch mystery, help!
  Historical mailing list - Leif
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 11:19:32 -1000
  ...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: square headlight upgrade kit
  Historical mailing list - KBatzler
  Mon, 11 Jan 1999 21:01:19 -0800
  H-4 square headlights came only on European models....All US and Canada models came with DOT approved headlights (9004). Euro Vanagon lights work...
• dash lights
  Historical mailing list - Ervolina, Thomas R. (Tom)
  Thu, 21 Dec 95 10:34:35 EST
  ...Fortunately the headlights are ok. Everything else seems to be ok too (including the warning lights inside the dash). Fuses are ok. This is...
• Re: front headlights not working....
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 07:48:26 +0000
  ...bob -------------- Original message -------------- > Hi! > > The headlights on my 86 Vanagon Syncro won't turn on. All the other lights are > fine (parking, flasher, back...
• Re: Starter Motor Sudden Failure: Normal?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:14:21 -0800
  ...DMM on battery, no accessories, ~ 12.6 Volts Headlights on, (are quite bright) turn key, headlights go out. DMM shows 11.8 Volts (not...
• Re: Cleaning Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 16:05:47 -0800
  ...highest shine off the chrome, thus reducing the output of yuor headlights. BTDT! :-( PerL 88 Syncro Roy O. wrote: > Hats off to whoever (whomever...
• Re: square headlight upgrade kit
  Historical mailing list - KBatzler
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 10:33:48 -0800
  ...square headlight upgrade kit >KBatzler: > >So where does one get, find, purchase these H4 European >Vanagaon headlights? Are they exact SIZE replacements for >the...
• Unending headlight thread . . .
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 3 Dec 2012 09:19:10 -0800
  Bulb type headlights were illegal in the US until 1983. Now I know why! ;-) Stuart '85 Westy
• Re: Headlight dim switch part of turn signal switch?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Frost
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:06:50 -0700
  ...VW puts the whole current going to the headlights through the > switch, so the best method to preserve your replacement switch is to put...
• Re: "Headlights On" Warning Chimes?
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 15:32:25 -0400
  Your headlights only get power when the ignition is on, but the parking lights part of the headlight switch always has power... You could...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 22 Jun 2021 12:56:58 -0500
  ...Jim Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 22, 2021, at 12:28 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > > Headlights have started cutting off...
• Re: Radio causes buzzer to go off
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:22:42 -0400
  ...The 1.9l vans with 7" round headlights should give as good light as any 7" round sealed-beam light, which is better than...
• Non- VW Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Hotch
  Tue, 10 Dec 1996 16:48:03 -0500
  Hey Guys, Over the weekend I was driving along and saw a new mercades coming up behind me with very well focused headlights that...
• Re: OOPS! Wrong attribution! Re: Headlights Out
  Historical mailing list - Steven Min
  Thu, 12 Nov 1998 17:02:28 -0800
  ...Williamson who posted the problem with his > 88 Vanagon Wolfsburg Weekender's headlights. > > Apologies to Steven...I should always proof my replies ;^) > > > OLTECO Ari...
• Re: buying/selling vans on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 11:24:04 EDT
  ...Round headlights, early 80's interior, can it really be a 90??? I maybe wrong as I haven't had a chance to go...
• Re: Turn lights weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 19:49:24 -0400
  ...Turn lights weirdness I am having a strange problem with my turn lights. - With the headlights off, turn lights are working fine (i.e...
• 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: adjustable headlights
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 18 Sep 2005 18:12:06 -0700
  My 1990 Golf Country (Imported from Germany) has adjustable headlights, as do every vehicle in Europe from 1990 on I think. On the dash...
• Re: The winner is Mark Drillock, was: Hmm. Headlights don't ...
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 14 Nov 2010 23:00:25 -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: H4 upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 13 Jan 2015 21:20:18 -0500
  > My only worry is the bulbs ... > hard to mess up the housings These are cheap "boy racer" headlights that do not belong on a...
• Re: Faulty Switch or Relay?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 26 Nov 2001 10:21:50 -0500
  At 09:39 AM 11/26/2001, Brian Doss wrote: >I have experienced an intermittent failure with my headlights and wipers >quitting at the...
• Head lights
  Historical mailing list - Michael Kimball
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 10:38:32 -0800
  The headlights on my 1987 Westy are useless. Have switched bulbs with no improvement. Any similar problems and solutions?
• Re: Wanted: composite headlights
  Historical mailing list - Blbachman
  Fri, 22 May 1998 12:55:35 EDT
  I'd sell mine if I could get a pair of E-code lights to replace them.
• Re: Hey, it's awful dark out there tonight....
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 8 Jul 2008 19:35:46 -0700
  RE: Headlights Fail I had identical symptoms when my headlight switch went.
• Re: cleaned headlights-- a HUGE difference
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 06:55:26 -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: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 22 Jun 2021 15:50:00 -0700
  ...Headlights > > > > Headlights have started cutting off and on. The high beams fail more > > often than the low beams but they both do it. By...
• Re: plastic parts to hold-in and adjust headlights are crumbling
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 5 Nov 2001 00:51:17 -0600
  ...plastic parts to hold-in and adjust headlights are crumbling > Ah, the joys of old cars .. > > Nearly all the platic parts that hold in...
• 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...