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• New backup lights keep blowing the fuse !~~
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Danrich
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 18:25:09 -1000
  Why even using a 30amp fuse it still blows the fuse on my new backup lights could it be the relay? I'm stumped...
• Re: Bosch and Hella H4 Lights - Group Purchace (All Model Years)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Sat, 13 Nov 1999 14:23:06 EST
  In a message dated 11/13/99 11:42:07 AM, vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG wrote: <<These lights works quite well, but they are not...
• Re: Bosch and Hella H4 Lights - Group Purchace (All Model Years)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 10:25:09 -0800
  They look from the outside 100% identical to the DOT lights. Just below the main lamp (on the main reflector) is another small light...
• Re: FW: 1991 Vanagon GL W/ 4 Large Round Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Mon, 13 Mar 2006 00:18:26 EST
  ...I see the guy with the lights--and those are some lights--has them routed through an extra defrost switch. FWIW: BusDepot.com sells...
• Aux driving lights question..best easy power source..?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:46:41 -0700
  Hi all, I am installing some KC Daylighter lights onto my 84 vans front bumper. These came from my now retired big Ford. 100...
• Re: Need help for forgetful Son -- leaving the lights on -- 84 Vanagon 1.9L engine, automatic transmission
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 16 Jan 2017 08:54:50 -0800
  ...Need help for forgetful Son -- leaving the lights on -- 84 Vanagon 1.9L engine, automatic transmission My Son (18 last June) is now the...
• Re: Where to aim the headlights? SA grill.
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 11:21:59 -0700
  ...He has great instructions for aiming your lights. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Matthew Pollard" <poll7356@UIDAHO.EDU> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday...
• Re: Pedal Pressure & Brake Lights
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 3 Jul 2010 20:59:47 -0400
  ...I sometimes like to 'show' brake lights without >actually slowing. FWIW, I can activate my brake lights with moderate-to-firm forefinger pressure (engine...
• head light upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 21:32:00 -0000
  ...I used them since 1987 on long stretches as high beam lights. Can anyone tell me about the way I can upgrade lights on...
• Bosch H4 lights
  Historical mailing list - Greg Rich
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 19:07:37 EST
  Hi all With all this talk about H4 lights I figured I would make this offer. I can get the 7" round or the...
• cheap way to upgrade brake, back-up, running, and rr turn signals lights
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 21:51:01 -0500
  Instead of spending 13 bucks on Halogen backup lights, sorry Terry, why not just use the same 50watt bulbs available for brighter brake lights...
• driving lights
  Historical mailing list - aircooled chris
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 22:31:56 -0700
  I would prefer the option to turn my driving lights on whenever I want, rather than only when the highbeams are on. Is there...
• Re: back up lights options
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Wed, 4 Jul 2018 19:26:47 -0400
  Nilight Led Light Bar 2PCS 18w 4" Flood Driving Fog Light Off Road Lights Boat Lights driving lights Led Work Light SUV Jeep Lamp...
• Re: Daytime running lights...so what's the problem here?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 13:03:01 -0700
  ...There is a fine of about $80 if you do not have the lights on... I do not know how the lights are wired...
• Re: fog light wiring ?'s
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 9 Nov 1998 08:33:33 -0500
  ...I plan on adding some driving lights next year, so feel free to ask specific questions. Cheers, <bold>Michael J. Sullivan </bold><italic>Director...
• WARNING: SOUTH AFRICAN QUAD LIGHT GRILLES INCITE ROAD RAGE...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 02:54:12 EST
  Ever since i've had the South African Quad driving light grill on my van, during nighttime driving (with driving lights on and low...
• RE: Alternator & O2 lights on
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Dec 1995 16:10:40 -0500
  ...No, it is not OK for the idiot > lights to come back on after you are driving. Unless your > (Drew's) wife had just...
• Tail Lights FS
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sat, 12 Jun 1999 10:40:33 -0700
  ...just returned from the Fatherland and surprised me with a pair of tail lights with the built in fog lamp. So... i have a...
• FS: 85 lights&grill
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Fri, 29 Dec 2000 23:39:20 EST
  ...I looked at the Bus Depot page, and to buy all the lights and grill/emblem new, it's almost $700. I'll ask...
• Re: No instament lights
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 23:16:22 EST
  ...Radio shops use a test light to look for there power and ground points and when your lights are off your dimmer reads a...
• SA Grill and Headlights Out!!!
  Historical mailing list - Andy Zappe
  Sat, 21 Aug 2004 14:24:20 EDT
  Okay, 85 westy, installed the SA grill and lights over a year and a half ago. They are just wired straight up to the...
• Re: tail lights
  Historical mailing list - Phil
  Fri, 17 Dec 2010 17:49:22 -0800
  ...How about TAIL LIGHTS? They need to be upgraded too. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks, Phil in Bakersfield
• Re: licence plate lights
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 01:55:41 +0100
  You can see each fuse's circuit on the inside of the fuse cover, according to my manual the license plate lights are on...
• Re: Lights out!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:43:42 -0700
  ...Running lights work - turn signals, flashers, break >> lights, dash lights - but for one. The speedometer light is out. >> >> This van has the SA headlights...
• 4 headlight grille
  Historical mailing list - Matt Bennett
  Tue, 16 Dec 2003 17:13:23 -0500
  ...They run around $300 for the top grille and the inner lights with buckets, you have to supply the outer lights. Matt '87 Westy...
• Re: Starting Issue - Ran for 3hrs, shut off engine, lights fully on, interior lights on, but would not start.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 7 Sep 2006 08:40:19 -0500
  ...Not a sound. > >I checked to see if the exterior lights were working and they were, then I >checked the interior lights � worked, stereo...
• Re: The deal about the Tail Light Fairy
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 12 Mar 2011 22:08:11 -0500
  At 09:25 PM 3/12/2011, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote... >only one of the 6 rear running lights was working .. >all the rest...
• *Blink lights HOAX*
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 May 1997 19:41:32 -0400 (EDT)
  It was previously posted: >*Welcome to the new world!* =( >If you see any car driving without their lights on (at night) DO NOT blink...
• Re: FOR SALE: SA Goodies!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 23:10:26 EST
  ...The lights are OEM with full adjusting plates. I can get either the lights or the Grille without the other. (I didn't get...
• Re: where to find a one piece lower grille w/ fog lights?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sat, 17 Feb 2001 11:12:25 +0100
  ...where to find a one piece lower grille w/ fog lights? > Does anyone sell a lower grill that is a wrap around and has...
• Re: Opinions on Driving Lights any one?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 19:34:34 +1200
  If I >mount the lights below, am I limiting their usefulness? (Will I not get >the results that I'm looking for). Lights mounted...
• Re: Backup lights
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 10:12:03 -0500
  ...For the ultimate solution, I've seen a lot of VW vans with tractor "utility lights" mounted under the bumper as reverse lights. $20...
• Re: Headlight Alternatives for 89 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 17 Oct 2003 14:54:34 -0400
  ...Fastforward >Replacement Lights for Day/Bright lights (outer large lights � European) >http://www.fastforward.ca/vanagon/ >1986 to 1992 Vanagon Outer Light Kit [ Rectangular...
• Daylight Driving lights
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 8 Mar 2018 10:06:26 -0800
  hi all, I have a pair of small LED lights on the bumper of my vans wired to the parking light circuit at the...
• Vanagon Trailer Lights
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:01:42 -0700
  ...With the Vanagon separate bulb setup a straight flat 4 connector will not give you brake lights. I used a Hopkins Taillight Converter #48915...
• Re: dim lights when revved
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 31 Oct 1994 08:30:14 CST6CDT
  > Reason being - I've noticed at night that the Batt and EGR lights are > barely glowing, but the weird thing is that they both...
• euro spec lights?!
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Wed, 23 Jul 1997 13:59:00 -0700
  Hi All, Any fixup of the lights beyond increasing the wattage of the bulbs is going to cost $$$. Cleaning up the lenses in the...
• Re: Vanagon grilles and lights
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 14:54:18 -0700
  ...These lights have been previously discussed on this list and are available. The result will likely be just as good as the four round...
• Xenon Lights?
  Historical mailing list - JasonPufahl
  Fri, 12 Dec 2003 08:13:19 -0500
  ...So, I am considering Xenon lights. Are there any drawbacks to using these as opposed to stock lights? Specifically, I am looking at an...
• SA Grill kit for sale with lights/bulbs etc Seattle - pickup only
  Historical mailing list - Steve Coseo
  Thu, 3 Aug 2006 13:24:14 -0700
  ...Comes with -SA grill -outer Hella Nightvision plus lights (new) from Gowesty with high wattage bulbs and Gowesty protective film on them. -inner lights...
• Re: E-code lights/SA grille
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 23:46:30 PDT
  ...Dave Bayer <daveb@cp.net> > >Mark Dorm wrote: > > > > Fast Forward has square/rectangular e code lights that will be much > > better..... you just have...
• Re: help with mounting driving lights on 84 GL /w metal bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 7 Oct 2001 23:36:30 -0400
  Remove the bumper, mount the lights on top, then cut the excess bolt length off. then re-install the bumper. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: Some good info about E-code headlamps & "City Lights"
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 21:54:42 -0500
  ...my Hella 7" round Vision Plus halogen lights don't have any problems with beam patterns ... and having run the Cibie lights for over...
• Re: Headlight Issues Continue - SA installation on '88GL
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:38:46 -0700
  ...Did the ignition switch X circuit > check - and the lights flashed. Replaced the switch with a new one - > checked again - no lights at all...
• Re: Tail light update
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 24 Dec 2003 01:50:11 -0800
  ...Tue, 23 Dec 2003 13:43:10 -0800 yikes! this concerns me because the tail lights are too bright wrt to the brake lights...
• Re: head light upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 12:20:52 -0500
  ...I used them since 1987 on long stretches as high > beam lights. Can anyone tell me about the way I can upgrade lights on...
• Re: Any Canadian Van owners want Euro lights for $300?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:01:15 -0800
  ...Apparently when you import a vehicle into the > US and you replace the lights with DOT lights you have to get rid of the...
• Re: European Parts Source Required?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 20 Oct 1998 02:05:34 -0700
  ...I have tailight in both lamps beneath turn- and backup lights, with brake lights in the fog units. PerL 88 Caravelle Syncro Kent Christensen...
• Re: eurolights wanted....anyone know who can import these?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 Sep 1999 09:25:30 -0700
  ...JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > > as many of you with the '86-'91 Vanagons with the lousy square DOT lights > know, the european version of...
• Re: trailer and lights
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 11:28:25 -0500
  ...These kits combine your brake lights and turn signals for trailer wiring. The standard kit is $29.95, and draws power from your lights...
• Re: Brake light sensor switch adj.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 10 Apr 2007 20:03:57 -0400
  ...On that one, the lights come on prior to actually applying enough pressure to say that braking has started. In other words, I'm...
• replacement lid for water tank?
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:55:53 -0600
  Does anyone have a location for a replacement lid for the water tank? (85)How about the red lights on the rear side panels...
• Re: Reverse Lights
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Mon, 1 Feb 1999 19:08:18 -0700
  ...Since something can be put in backwards, the buyer of a trans rebuild should check for working backup lights before paying ...
• looking for fog lights that fit in openings of front valance (spo iler)
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Thu, 1 Mar 2001 21:29:35 -0600
  Has anyone installed fog lights in the holes in the front spoiler? If so please email me Thanks Malibu Tony 85' Westy
• Re: Trailer wiring kit
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Mon, 15 May 2017 09:08:36 -0700
  ...My advice is to convert the lights on the trailer to LED but leave the lights on the van stock. Then use the typical...
• Re: Night vision trick (was "E-codes w/ 9004 bulbs?")
  Historical mailing list - Ian Anderson
  Thu, 29 Apr 2004 19:13:55 +1000
  I got let off when a Police car popped over a hill before I dropped my lights down to low beam. Blinded the poor...
• Re: Park Lights
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 21:45:43 -0700
  ...These are park or standing lights. If you were to wire your turn signal up "correctly" they are also directional park lights! Meaning that...
• Re: Led headlamps as auxiliary lights
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 20 Feb 2020 09:41:19 -0800
  ...Worked out well. > > https://shufti.blog/2020/02/18/vanagon-led-headlight-as-auxiliary-lights/ > > Alistair >
• Re: grounds - was Loss of head lights, wipers and rear heater blower
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 26 Dec 2013 10:15:29 -0800
  ...put shorter grounds in, using the brown ground wire at the >lights, and running >them to the "firewall" up front just behind the lights.
• Re: cheap way to upgrade brake, back-up, running, and rr turn signals lights
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 20:10:25 -0700
  ...Entity Smola, Tony spoke thus: > Instead of spending 13 bucks on Halogen backup lights, sorry Terry, why not > just use the same 50watt bulbs...