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• Re: protective headlight covers
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 8 Mar 2000 20:41:08 -0500
  > Does anybody know where to get plastic headlight covers? I have an > opportunity to buy a set from someone who bought them from Australia...
• Re: headlight bulb question... One more...
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 12:41:34 -0800
  ...An inexpensive relay can be installed in a few minutes to re-route the headlight circuit current around the headlight switch instead of thru...
• LED Headlight bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Tue, 30 Jun 2015 21:18:08 -0400
  Has anyone ever tried the new LED Headlight Bulbs... these H4's seem like it may be worth a try. http://tinyurl.com/os4pv77...
• WTB: Driver Side Headlight 87GL
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Wed, 29 Jan 1997 21:52:14 -0600
  I need driver side rectangular headlight lens for my 87 GL. If you have, let me know and how much. If this is a...
• (no subject)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 17 Oct 2000 12:15:49 EDT
  (How do you put a headlight in a Neon?) remove bumper, remove core support, remove hood, remove radiator, remove fender, install headlight. Time allowed...
• Round lights from 1980, will it fit 1987?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Wed, 15 May 2002 22:31:00 -0600
  I've got a grill, H4 "E" code headlights and headlight buckets I removed from a 1980. Can I swap all this stuff over...
• Re: 84-headlights moisture
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 21:53:22 -0500
  ...Good Evening, Fred E-mail message Both of my headlights have moisture inside...how do I get this moisture out?
• Drivers side high headlight housing: What is the best deal....?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley (WV)
  Sat, 11 Dec 2004 06:44:49 -0700
  Who has the best deal for high headlight housing? I finally had one smashed buy a rock in dusty rocky AZ:-(. I do not...
• Brighter headlights - 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sun, 22 May 2016 11:36:51 -0600
  ...I have read that doing a ground local to the headlights will help also. Is there a "preferred" ground close to the headlights or...
• Re: square headlight upgrade kit
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Sun, 10 Jan 1999 23:32:27 +0100
  ...About a half to one inch have to be cut at the inner edges of the square headlights grille. But there are still a...
• Re: No High Beams
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:35:50 -0700
  ...In the case of headlights, they will be dim because part of the available power will be sucked up by the non-headlight resistance...
• Re: ?? Power for stereo in my '86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joshua R. Poulson
  Mon, 18 Mar 96 13:39:56 -0800
  ...Poulson wrote: > I believe the headlights are switched. I guess you could run a lead off > of the headlight fuse, but I can't...
• short in headlight wiring ... somewhere
  Historical mailing list - Tom Ervolina
  Fri, 13 Jun 1997 14:34:54 -0400
  When I turn on headlights, the blue highbeams indicator is on permanently but no headlights. This was a rare intermittent thing that is now...
• Re: headlights
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Sun, 1 Mar 1998 21:13:39 EST
  In a message dated 98-03-01 16:57:10 EST, redwood@SPEEDLINK.COM writes: << anyway, i was looking into buying some used headlight...
• anyone have power height adjust Headlights on their vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 12:13:20 EDT
  ...does anyone on here have them on their vanagon, or has anyone installed them? the kit is complete with both headlight motors, wiring, and...
• Re: Strange Idea about retrofitting early Headlight Switch onto late model Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 16 May 2013 07:41:02 -0700
  ...Headlight Switch Ken, not trying to challenge a guy who stocks and sells this kind of stuff for a living, but are you sure...
• Re: Vanagon 86-91 headlight cover/protector
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:37:10 -0400
  > Hello, Just took a bird strike to my right headlight, had a > clear plastic headlight cover to protect, cover saved the > headlight but cover...
• Re: Headlight Relay Info
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 15 Dec 2004 10:42:14 -0700
  ...Headlight Relay Info > For those planning higher wattage headlights, do consider that the > contacts > on the 9004 bulb harness are not really sufficient for...
• Re: 87 vanagon headlight bushing
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 15:38:20 -0700
  ...87 vanagon headlight bushing > >Date: Sun, 9 Feb 2003 19:45:09 +0100 > > > >They are the headlight beam adjusters, and they are replaceable... and...
• Re: Headlight help needed ASAP
  Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
  Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:29:47 -0800
  ...When the > headlight switch is on the directional signals & 4 way flashers don't > work, with the headlight switch off they work. I'm...
• Re: Baja trip, no headlights.....
  Historical mailing list - cesar quiros
  Tue, 3 May 2011 08:05:36 -0700
  ...Baja trip, no headlights..... > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > What a nice surprise after all that effort roofing; such a joyous task. > > I carry...
• Re: GoWesty! Headlight upgrade Kit.... instructions from 3 years ago?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:00:17 -0700
  ...go to the vanagon wiki page and see the instructions there on headlight relays. btw, I find it curious that folk buy a headlight...
• help, headlights not working
  Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
  Thu, 1 Mar 2001 00:43:41 EST
  ...The other day one of my headlights went out, it was raining and I didn't feel like changing the bulb so used my...
• Re: Low Beams quit working!...Is it the switch?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 14 Jun 2004 22:49:51 -0400
  ...Check the Bentley for other items on the X circuit (headlights are there). If the fresh air fan is on that circuit, check to...
• Re: Vanagon Alchemy - Square headlight alignment screws & springs needed
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 16 Aug 2008 07:22:07 -0700
  The headlight mounts/adjusters are available from most of the online vendors. Although others have talked about removal an reuse of these things they...
• Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 11:39:35 -0800
  ...My 87 loses a volt or so (down to about 12 volts even) though the headlight on/off switch and the column switches. That...
• Re: fog lights
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 22:11:22 -0700
  ...anyone ever spliced them into the headlights so they are on all > the time when the headlights are? is that okay? > > andy > 80 vanagon...
• Re: HELP: in Kamloops and need some help
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 Nov 2006 12:19:38 EST
  ...The headlight switch is going flakey, a few times today I had to hold > it in a certain position to make it work. I...
• Looking for outer square headlight passenger side (right) again
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 1 Apr 2016 15:29:47 -0400
  Seems like I am perpetually out of the right side outer square headlights. Anyone happen to have a good used one (not sandblasted or...
• Re: Trade bras?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn MacDonald
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 14:25:53 -0400
  ...Trade bras? >I have a nice square headlight bra that I would like to trade for a nice >round headlight bra. >Anyone? >Jim
• Vanagon Headlight Sighting
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Jul 1996 11:22:58 PST
  Yesterday while riding my motorcycle I spotted a vanagon with 4 round headlights. I have never seen this arrangment before and was wondering if...
• Re: NEW: Plexi Headlight Covers, Vanagon/Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Dan Herbert
  Wed, 13 Aug 1997 11:15:15 -0400
  ...Can your supplier of headlight covers also source "ventwings" or air deflectors for Eurovans? I lust after a pair. Dan ======================================================================== Daniel R. Herbert Manager...
• PLASMA BLUE HID HEADLIGHTS 86-92 VW VANAGON
  Historical mailing list - Fafa Nugon
  Thu, 21 Dec 2000 20:58:07 -1000
  Anyone out there try this bulb for there Vanagon? PLASMA BLUE HID HEADLIGHTS 86-92 VW VANAGON http://www.lowcostlights.com/specialprice.html 9004...
• Re: no headlights cept pulling back on turn signal stick - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 10 Aug 2006 07:56:29 -0700
  ...No Lights Unless Pulling up on High Beams BTDT, in my case it was the headlight switch on the dash. Everyone told me the...
• Re: Headlight swtich diagnostics?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:57:04 -0800
  ...with >>> ignition off + headlight switch on, three LEDs in the dashboard glow. >>> With engine running + headlight switch off - normal. Engine running >>> + headlight switch on...
• Re: Headlights: 2D1 types to Euro H4 types?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:30:43 -0400
  ...resident I am obligated to advise you that these (and all other H4 headlights) are "sold for offroad use only." Link to the Headlights...
• Re: Headlights and Grounds
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 02:17:03 EST
  ...Considering the very short conductor runs and the amperage drawn by the headlights, a clean headlight lens or a fresh lamp will produce a...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Sat, 20 Apr 2013 16:38:44 -0700
  ...e-code rectangular headlight$.;-) > > > Although I could be mistaken, I've been told they're discontinued. > (And expensive when last available.)
• Re: Headlight relay kits
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 22 Jan 2016 08:42:04 -0800
  As Larry says, the new relays and headlights should switch power from a new, larger fused wire from the battery, and those existing fuses...
• Re: Strange Idea about retrofitting early Headlight Switch onto late model Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Thu, 16 May 2013 10:49:03 -0400
  ...Re: [VANAGON] Strange Idea about retrofitting early Headlight Switch onto late model Vanagon ​RE: Headlight Switch Ken, not trying to challenge a guy who...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Mon, 16 Oct 2000 18:23:01 -1000
  >How the heck did someone end up asking us about a headlight for a Neon? Or maybe they were wanting to know how to...
• Re: Headlight Relay Kit - Just moved to Columbus, OH
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Sat, 11 Dec 2004 12:47:23 -0800
  ...I notice it really bad with a modern vehicle bearing down on me with their nice bright headlights. Does the headlight relay kit make...
• Re: Head lights round experiences with LED
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:36:46 -0700
  Hi Eric, The 7" headlights are the same as they use on Jeeps, so look at them. You don't need CANBUS adapters, as...
• Re: wire size for headlight circuit
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 18 May 1998 10:55:13 -0700
  ...The wire I'm talking about here will supply power for ALL of my headlights, fog lights, and driving lights. The wire will run...
• Re: Hella Headlights and Such
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sat, 12 Dec 1998 10:57:47 -0800
  ...Hella Headlights and Such > Date: Saturday, December 12, 1998 8:39 AM > > At the risk of being repetitive, here is a website with FAQs...
• Square Headlight/Relay
  Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 20:57:34 -0500
  OK, I have, with the help of many people, including Steve Best and Maddog, aquired and installed the later model square headlights into my...
• Re: Xenon headlight bulbs... any opinions?
  Historical mailing list - David McClelland
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 17:50:19 -0500
  ...Xenon headlight bulbs... any opinions? Anyone on the list have opinions about the new (to me, at least) Xenon headling bulbs, such as the...
• Re: Xenon and being the focal point of a smoldering hole
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 15 Dec 2003 11:36:50 -0800
  ...The headlights on U.S. market vehicles for the last 30 or so years work ok, for a 1950 model year automobile. The newer...
• Re: Headlight Problem Solved....
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Sat, 29 Oct 2005 07:44:47 -0700
  Melting plastic housings at the headlight are probably due to light corrosion on the headlight/bulb contacts themselves. As corrosion increases at this connector...
• Re: Broken H4 E-code headlight - Arrrrgh!!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 18:31:08 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Todd Last wrote: > Getting out of my '88 Westy today I noticed water in my left headlight - closer inspection...
• Another turn signal question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Woolridge
  Fri, 15 May 2009 08:43:20 -0230
  ...After taking the van out from indoor winter storage, I have discovered my right turn signal does not work when the headlights are on...
• hi beam headlight unit
  Historical mailing list - .
  Thu, 04 Apr 1996 21:41:50
  ...Performance unlimited 800 333-7862 #65115 $76 ditto high beam headlight unit for 86 Sherwin Sherwin Kaufman Spring Valley, New York 86 Westfalia Syncro...
• Euro-square headlights
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 18 May 1998 00:35:02 -0700
  ...Does anyone know of the Sirrocco Euro headlights shown on this web site would fit in the Vanagon? They look pretty similar. http://www...
• Ultimate Cheapo Headlight Upgrade
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Mon, 2 Feb 2004 21:40:15 -0500
  ...http://www.geocities.com/xtabe/vanagon/headlights/xvbulb.htm --tabe johnson xtabe@yahoo.com ______________________________________________________________________ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca
• E code headlights
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Thu, 7 Apr 2005 15:03:04 -0700
  Are all European spec headlights E-code? I want to get a set for my 86 Syncro. TIA Tom http://www.TomSinclair.com __________________________________ Yahoo...
• Re: SA Quad Round Headlight Grille kits FS!
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 10:47:55 -0800
  ...SA Quad Round Headlight Grille kits FS! > Date: Tuesday, December 08, 1998 9:24 PM > > Just wanted to let the List know that I...
• Re: Head lights
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 11:18:05 -0800
  ...Grounding the headlights to the body right behind the headlight buckets made a noticeable improvement on both '84 and '86. I don't remember...
• Re: headlight switch
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Thu, 29 Mar 2018 12:44:50 -0700
  ...Re: [VANAGON] headlight switch > > The most likely problem is that the REST of your headlight switch has > melted, and is causing your dimmer switch...
• Re: Square Headlight Uprgade? Round, Square, Lighting Relays . . .
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 26 Dec 2003 12:48:48 EST
  ...number might be for DOT headlights which are just what you are trying to avoid by changing the headlights in the first place. The...
• Re: no headlights cept pulling back on turn signal stick - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 11 Aug 2006 08:00:40 -0700
  ...no headlights cept pulling back on turn signal stick - 87 westy > Frank is using "ignition-switched" power so that headlights can never be > left...