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replace kitchen light
Historical mailing list - dj
Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:32:40 -0800
Any recommendations for replacing the kitchen light on 84 westy with something more energy efficient? Also want to add a light by the side...
SA Grille & Electrical Rambling
Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
Thu, 14 Sep 2000 20:49:29 -0400
I've been thinking about an SA grille, to go along with my H4 conversion (thanks for all the help with the park lights...
Re: Stock westy kitchen light improvement
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 22:18:37 -0600
Forget that cool kid - how does Eric have three bulbs on a stock light? That’s not cool that’s hot!! Sent from my...
Re: Anyone use pressure switches to light up westy cabinets?
Historical mailing list - Rob
Tue, 5 Dec 2017 10:18:06 -0500
...I've used those & LED strip lights (you buy them in a spool) for cupboards lights. FWIW I bought connectors for the LED lights...
Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 17 Feb 2013 19:53:35 -0800
One thought was to have a light high up on the back of the pop top lid but that meant drilling holes so..... I...
Re: cibie lights
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Fri, 7 Jul 2006 12:05:00 -0800
John, I have not checked with Aardvark to see what they offer but there are several ways to improve your lighting depending on how...
Re: Fuse Box Blues/1991 Resolved
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Fri, 25 May 2001 13:35:05 -0700
...brake lights >03. 15 amp ....................... interior lights, makeup mirror, >clock, cig lighter, radio >04. 15 amp ....................... hazard flasher >05. vacant >06. vacant >07. 10...
LED backup lights update
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Thu, 26 Jan 2023 12:19:17 -0800
Someone asked for pictures so I opened up a tail light. Delete the pop bottle. Line the backup light window with alunim air conditioning...
Headlight Issues Continue - SA installation on '88GL
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Wed, 20 Mar 2013 23:25:33 -0500
My head lights - which were working fine - are still out - and every time I go to work on them I get interrupted for extended...
Fridge: light won't light...
Historical mailing list - Alan Yamada
Tue, 07 May 1996 09:03:37 -0700
my fridge works, but the light doesn't, it used to, and just died one weekend camping. it is not the LED, it is...
Re: More Tailight Glow
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Mon, 20 Sep 1999 18:28:24 +0200
Steve Cotsford wrote: > You may find out that the extra taillights are in fact rear fog lights and > get 21 watt bulbs. > This is...
Re: WARNING: SOUTH AFRICAN QUAD LIGHT GRILLES INCITE ROAD RAGE...
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Tue, 26 Nov 2002 15:28:48 -0500
...These are not driving lights. They aren't aimed anything like driving lights. My dad's Explorer has a set of these factory lights...
Re: dash lights not working
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Sat, 3 Sep 2005 19:44:44 -0400
Wesley, my '84 has same problem as yours; in my case, I need to order a new combination headlight/dash light switch. John ----- Original...
Re: Stock westy kitchen light improvement
Historical mailing list - Pete Sicilia
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 19:15:58 -0700
That looks great! I'd love to upgrade that light to led but keep the stock look. On Mon, Jul 18, 2022 at 6...
Hella H4 Super halogens
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Thu, 29 Sep 2016 13:27:54 -0400
I recently installed a set of Hella H4 Super halogen lights I purchased from rallylights.com. I'm very, very pleased with the light...
LED Backup Light Bulbs
Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
Thu, 28 May 2020 15:29:30 -0700
Hello, 1984 TinTop Since new, I have been disappointed in the backup lights. I searched the archives for advice, but didn't find anything...
Re: Friday van lights
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Fri, 16 Dec 2016 13:48:54 +0000
...Such a lot of thread about lights, how about fixing this vans lighting problem? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yULP8-AL-zs ed...
Re: Lights behind heater controls
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Tue, 3 Feb 2004 22:11:57 -0500
> I have a light behind the rear heater control. Is there a light behind the > front heater control? William Yes there is. MIke
Re: Weird lighting issue
Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
Tue, 20 Jan 2015 00:13:37 -0800
...Keep in mind the running lights have a separate fuse right/left. Turn signal not working one side could also be the hazard light...
Re: Camping Christmas Lights
Historical mailing list - PB
Wed, 19 May 2010 12:20:56 -0700
...100 solar LED lights!<http://www.amazon.com/Solar-Powered-Christmas-Lights-String/dp/B0030AZ4IA> With that, I'm glad they ran out of...
Stop the Urban Folk Myth: The IGNITION LIGHT
Historical mailing list
Fri, 8 May 1998 05:30:50 -0600
...This flashing light at start-up is NOT an "IGNITION LIGHT". There is no such thing, it doesn't exist. It is purely made...
Re: Interior light/work light
Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
Wed, 7 Nov 2001 13:50:19 -0800
Well, it's not exactly what you're describing, but Christa and I bought a 12V trouble light from a Radio Shack store in...
Head light issue 1986 Syncro Westy
Historical mailing list - David Klein
Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:23:01 -0700
Hi All, I am having issues with my head lights. I have the Go Westy headlight upgrade and it is wired as per instructions...
Re: yet another oil temp. gauge question\breadloafs.
Historical mailing list - Gregor Durstewitz
Mon, 27 May 1996 10:53:19 -0800 (PST)
...If you wire gauge AND dashboard lights through the resistor you'll almost extinguish the remaining dashboard lights when you dim the gauge light...
Re: Instrument Panel Lights
Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
Sun, 20 May 2001 21:53:48 -0500
...Instrument Panel Lights I recently replaced the panel light over the speedometer in my 85 Westy, but the dash lights are still too dim...
Projektzwo Fog light question
Historical mailing list - dave bowers
Tue, 23 Jul 2002 08:05:15 -0700
Hey Folks, I am becoming more and more interested in Projektzwo fog lights for my 1986 Westy. http://www.vanagain.com/foglights1.htm They...
LVC "Empty" Warning Lights in dash...any uses???
Historical mailing list - Myers, Thomas A
Tue, 19 Apr 2005 11:26:43 -0400
...Re: "Empty" Warning Lights in dash...any uses??? > > I was thinking about putting indicator lights for defroster and the > brake warning light. > These are...
Re: LED Refit
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:01:12 -0600
The LED is a very white light, whereas the human eye is functions best in a yellow light, thus a conflict. This is why...
Re: flashing oil light won't go off
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:47:03 -0700
Hopefully you already got this from others but there is NO oil/temp light on a Vanagon. The light in the temp gauge is...
Re: SA Quad Grill Kit
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Mon, 2 Jan 2006 17:31:37 +1300
>So when you buy one of these kits, the inner hibeam lights come with >it.., but if you don't use hibeams much then...
Re: Eurospec Rectangular headlights
Historical mailing list
Mon, 28 Aug 2006 17:48:32 EDT
...the US > DOT one that makes you want to swap?? > > sucky US spec DOT lights aim 25% light "up at trees", or road signs...
Re: Cool Lighting
Historical mailing list - Standley, Craig
Mon, 10 Sep 2001 16:51:37 -0800
...Cool Lighting > > Frank - > > I'm using two 6 - LED fixtures manufactured by a company called Holly > Solar. > > The problem I wanted to solve was...
Re: Wiring problems with tail lights etc
Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
Thu, 11 Jun 2020 11:03:46 -0700
...Ignition key on head lights on van in reverse : backup lights work > > along with the headlights and running lights > > > > Ignition key on head lights...
Re: cibie lights
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 7 Jul 2006 06:35:28 -0500
...Thanks, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Alex Towner wrote: > Regarding the use of HID lights and fog lights: > > The HID lights are so good...
Charge warning light LED question - David B.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 9 May 2012 13:59:00 -0700
...Is the Batt/alternator warning light in the dash an LED or an incandescent bulb ? reason to ask ... I have a VW diesel in...
Re: E-code lights/SA grille
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Mon, 28 Aug 2000 01:23:43 EDT
...What I said is "Aside from the different light pattern, ...". Meaning sure the light pattern is better but people may ALSO want to be...
How to wire new inner lights added to an 84
Historical mailing list - Tolga Morawski
Tue, 28 Sep 2004 13:28:26 -0400
...2 outer lights on >>High: all 4 lights on To set up the lights this way how would I wire the new (on my...
Re: Tail light #
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Sun, 2 Dec 2001 10:44:03 -0800
To solve the brake light visibility problem I'm installing an LED third brake light above and on the AC shelf inside the back...
Re: brake light weirdness
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 3 Mar 2011 14:59:35 -0800
...brake light weirdness Dear All, The brake light indicator on the dash now lights up when I turn on the car. It goes off...
Stock westy kitchen light improvement
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 18:31:28 -0700
Friend Greg has created a really good drop in replacement for the halogen festoon bulbs in the westy kitchen light . It’s dimmable led...
Third brake light
Historical mailing list - Patrick Seurynck
Sun, 15 Mar 2015 18:20:56 -0600
I just installed a Third Brake Light kit from GW. It is a very simple install and came out very clean. I now have...
Re: How do I wire up backup lights?
Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:04:13 -0400
...Ed > > From what I found on the Samaba I was told the Black/Blue wire > leading into the rubber boot of the rear light...
dash lights dim w/brakes
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
Sat, 26 May 2001 09:00:15 EDT
Where can I begin to look for the culprit that has my instrument lights dimming when I put on the brakes, or dimming intermitantly...
high wattage light bulbs - A caution
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 25 May 2009 13:34:01 -0500
...The high wattage bulbs that get installed as back-up lights, turn signals, brake lights, and tail lights - produce a lot of heat. The...
Re: Hella Driving Lights: Was:Bosch fog lights. No, no, no.
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Wed, 4 Dec 2002 22:19:03 -0700
...Hella Driving Lights: Was:Bosch fog lights. No, no, no. > I never thought about driving lights but this discussion cought my attention > because i...
No brake lights
Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
Fri, 30 Aug 2002 03:46:12 +0000
<html><div style='background-color:'><DIV>I have a 87 Syncro with no brake lights. I have replaced the bulbs and they still are...
Re: Help: Dash lights turned on
Historical mailing list - ghamburg
Tue, 6 Apr 1999 12:07:32 -0700
What does it indicate when my OX light and the battery light go on for awhile and then go off? ghamburg@vom.com >
87 w/ no reverse lights
Historical mailing list - Ned
Sun, 19 May 2002 19:58:16 -0400
anyone know exactly where the reverse light switch is on the manual transmission? I have no lights and suspect the switch is bad. Thanks
Re: # warning buzzer for turn signal and parking lights left on
Historical mailing list - T.M.
Fri, 3 Oct 2003 02:11:12 -0400
My mistake. Yes, it turns the relevant parking light (right or left) on, NOT the turn signal light.
Re: VW logo break light
Historical mailing list - rgolen
Thu, 5 Feb 2004 10:28:22 -0500
This break light you speak of....is that the little red light on the instrument panel that goes of when something is broken?? ;-) Ric
Re: WTB: Round Headlight assembly from '85 and older
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 28 Jan 2014 08:36:46 -0600
I've owned old and new vanagons with round and square lights. The round lights with the bus depot or other similar upgrade is...
Re: 3rd (center) Brake light for late model Vanagon
Historical mailing list - vw4x4
Mon, 13 Feb 2006 20:19:33 -0500
...I would like to find a pair of lights that can be mounted in the top sides of the rear window. These would need...
Re: courtesy light flickering 89 westy
Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
Fri, 24 Nov 2017 17:25:42 -0800
...At the light switch, center is off. To one side the light > the ground is completed at the case and the light comes on...
Re: Instrument cluster electrical gemlins
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Mon, 9 Dec 2002 09:54:45 -0800
...Joe On 09 Dec 2002, Zoran Mladen wrote: > Likely bad connections for the dash lights. > Common problem, especially in the winter. > Remove the three...
Re: 84 coolant light.
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 2 Sep 2009 06:11:11 -0400
I find it hard to believe that the Vanagon Myth, about an improper coolant mixture will cause the blinking light to go on, persists...
Amber turn signal...more info
Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
Tue, 25 Jul 2000 07:48:00 -0400
...Bridged the 2 "hot" wires on drivers side, turn signal normal with lights off, does not function with lights on, and amber parking light...
Re: Possible replacement lights? Need feedback
Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
Wed, 22 Oct 2003 13:38:26 -0400
> My question was whether those lights would fit as a replacement to the vanagon > lights... What do you think? > -------------- > > > Hmm, don't think there...
Re: Light buzzer
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Mon, 7 Mar 2005 11:50:07 -0600
If I'm not mistaken, there is a LIGHT to remind you that you left the lights on, but you'd have to have...
Re: Vanagon .. is it a Car or Light Truck
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Wed, 5 Oct 2005 23:57:02 +1300
...is it a Car or Light Truck > >A- A light truck > > > >Rob >becida@comcast.net Technically any truck is a car. Car merely is...
brake lights not working
Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
Sat, 11 Sep 2010 14:50:21 -0400
...Brake lights do not work at all. The background: Most of the tail lights of the Vanagon had been working erratically for some time...