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• Re: brighter tail lights - again
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 31 May 2005 11:40:05 EDT
  ...Much better light now. >> Hella offers auxiliary lamps made specifically to be used as back-up lights. George
• Re: which type of headlight upgrade would you recommend and why?
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 18:04:24 -0800
  ...DOT lamps are absolute garbage. It sounds like the SA grill quality is poor and unless you do alot of highspeed backwoods driving I...
• Re: 1991 van - bulb/holder for automatic shifter - What is the LED equivalent?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin P. Gilleran
  Wed, 22 May 2013 13:35:29 -0700
  ...I found the replacement instrument panel bulbs at www.superbrightleds.com, PC74 for $2.79/lamp, but cannot determine what an appropriate lamp and...
• Re: Questions about wires, relay, H2 lamps, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 2 May 2013 15:26:00 -0500
  ...However > even 16 ga would be ok for 2 regular wattage lamps. 14 ga would be better. > Yes the ground wires need to be...
• Re: Auto shifter LED lamp conversion
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 7 Nov 2012 11:44:44 -0800
  ...Auto shifter LED lamp conversion What type of bulb does the stock light use? is that available in LED? I have gotten a lot...
• Re: Paradise by the dashboard...
  Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
  Fri, 23 Jun 1995 10:10:29 -0700
  ...While there are some fiddlee-bits involved in converting an incandescent lamp > to LED, the basic idea is to crush the bulb, clean the...
• Re: What goes here? and a part request for a 85 GL.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 2 Jul 2014 13:37:38 -0700
  ...it triggers a lamp every time the engine > passes TDC. An "engine running" indicator? -- Neil n Blog: tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl...
• Looking for H4 city light bulb holder
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 08:21:36 -0700
  ...These are the little black holders that hold the 5w lamps. Anyone know of a source. Have an e-mail to Daniel Stern but...
• Re: 12v outlet switch?
  Historical mailing list - Neil Crawford
  Wed, 2 Apr 2008 10:59:05 -0700
  Actually, that amber lamp is now green. While at the hdware store I realized it signifies power avail, not power lost, so I exchanged...
• Re: Audible Idiot "Light"...EE Inventor Wanted
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:22:48 -0500
  ...It may be that one side of the lamp is >tied high, or the other low, but without getting into the dash, it's...
• Re: LED Headlight bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 2 Jul 2015 19:15:22 -0700
  ...I wish that the LED 7" lamps were a little less expensive, else I'd have them on the van in a heartbeat. My...
• Oil Light on 82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Yates
  Tue, 14 May 1996 08:22:07 GMT+1000
  ...to a dull glow at the time I would expect the lamp to go out. This isn't visible during the day, but is...
• Re: Where to buy Projektzwo fog lamps
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 25 Jun 1998 01:33:38 -0700
  Just wanted you to know that if you want to check out any of the products offered by ProjektZwo, just go to www.projektzwo...
• FS VW/Audi Turbocharger New - never used
  Historical mailing list - George J. Lampman
  Thu, 3 May 2001 17:12:47 -0400
  ...George Lampman [text/html]
• Re: 88 Vanagon auto transmission indicator lamps - how to change?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 09:39:13 -0500
  John, Keep gently prying on the cover. I suffered through six years of no indicator before I finally got up the nerve to pry...
• Re: ox sensor/battery ligfht on suddenly
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 10 Oct 2002 17:57:34 -0400
  ...They wired it that way for lamp-test purposes -- anytime the ALT light is on, the OXS light is also on. d -- David Beierl...
• Re: Third brake light possibility found
  Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
  Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:58:01 -0500
  I forgot my camera at home today and should have some pictures of the lamp to share with others this evening. The installation may...
• Vanagon Headlamp Source ?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 12 Jun 1996 06:03:07 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I did manage to track down a supplier who said he could order in just the lamp unit for $140, thanks but no thanks...
• Re: H4 Headlamp conversion
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 22:54:25 -0700
  ...I would like some info on what is required, part number's, manufacturers of the lamps needed, suppliers---anything--- Time to toss the wimpy...
• Re: Pzwo lower grille foglights NLA
  Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 17:41:05 -0800
  ...http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/lights/fog_lamps/fog_lamps.html As a side note if you have a VW factory fog light switch...
• Re: Headlight Failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 27 Sep 2005 18:45:03 -0400
  ...Since the lamps are in series with this connection, the lamps will dim even to the point of appearing to be unlit. A poor...
• Dometic on 12 volts?
  Historical mailing list - Robyn Rudisill
  Mon, 22 Mar 1999 08:38:46 -0600
  ...the aux battery, I some how missed putting the stock camper lamp (the one in the back over the stove area) on the aux...
• flashing coolant light
  Historical mailing list - radish150
  Sun, 8 Apr 2001 12:50:19 -0700
  ...coolant level sensor ... > > So I don't understand what makes the lamp flash? > > Any one know the answer ....that way I can track down...
• Water level/temp warning flasher
  Historical mailing list - Tim Timothy
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 08:21:34 EDT
  ...Have not been able to find a relay or anything associated with these two switches and warning lamp. Any Ideas? TIA Tim N.W...
• Re: advice needed for '90 Weekender Carat
  Historical mailing list - R Blake
  Sun, 16 Jun 2002 00:16:24 -0700
  ...If you want serious lighting, installing aftermarket lamps with H4 bulbs on the bumper is a good idea and probably cheaper than replacing the...
• Re: H-4 Euro Lamp
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 5 Jun 2003 10:15:22 EDT
  In a message dated 6/5/03 9:01:43 AM Eastern Daylight Time, andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ writes: > > I can't...
• Re: Rapid left blinker after fix
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 19 Feb 2017 11:52:44 -0800
  ...If you still have a problem, then the running lamp and blinker lamp wires are switched on the problem socket. The socket terminals are...
• Re: third brake light and curious
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:32:36 -0600
  ...of the lamp (as I recall I used the existing screw for the > curtain rod). �Was a typical after-market lamp trimmed to match...
• Hella Halogen H1 & H4 Headlamps
  Historical mailing list - VMontgo32
  Mon, 25 May 1998 15:37:34 EDT
  ...Headlamp Sys. $44.06 The H1 lamps come equipped with a 55W H1 bulb and the H4 lamps come equipped with a 60/55W...
• Re: Help!! in big trouble with Jetta GLi ignition system
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sun, 17 Mar 2002 17:09:58 -0800
  Is the coil receiving primary voltage? Connect a test lamp between #1 on the coil and ground, turn the starter and the test lamp...
• Re: Instrument lamp replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 17 May 2007 12:22:27 -0700
  ...YAHOO.COM writes: > > > > > > > > > > Anyone know the secret for getting the instrument > > > lamps out? I've pulled > > > > and twisted about as hard as I dare...
• Re: headlight question
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 4 Feb 2008 23:33:53 -0500
  ...I think another alternative may be a group buy of the eurospec Vanagon lamp as it's contoured to fit our vans and would...
• Quick product review, trouble light
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 1 Jul 2019 12:29:28 -0700
  ...https://m.banggood.com/Rechargeable-COB-LED-Work-Light-Hand-Flashlight-Torch-Inspection-Magnetic-Lamp-p-1365407.html?rmmds=search I can’t recall...
• Re: Puzzle me this ('90 Vanagon taillights)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Apr 1996 23:57:06 -0400
  ...There is a socket there, and a lens, but no bulb. > > Room for future lamp additions I guess. No bulb is installed there. Dennis.
• low coolant indicator lamp
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Sat, 18 Jul 1998 12:02:33 EDT
  The red blinky on my temperature gauge sometimes refuses to go out after startup even though the sensor is immersed in coolant. I understand...
• Re: Possible replacement lights? Need feedback
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 22 Oct 2003 13:05:48 -0400
  ...The replacement fog lights are tempered glass (and hence don't crack from the heat of the lamps like the stock ones do.) Pricey...
• Backup lights
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 06:09:28 -0800
  ...to inprove the lighting? Just checking to see if maybe there is another size lamp that can safely be installed without melting anything. William
• Re: E-Code Headlight Boots?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 20:16:50 +0200
  ...H4-Lampe, 9GH 116 966-00 SCHWARTZ f.A-Lampe". > > The problem I see is that on the back of the headlight reflector there...
• FOUR full size headlights?
  Historical mailing list - ANTONY MARSH
  Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:35:00 -0500
  ...SA grill on the 91 but has two rectangular spot/fog lamps embedded. Again - this numbskull has never seen this. Your suggestions are encouraged...
• Re: headlamps
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 23 Aug 2020 10:21:07 -0700
  ...mcneely On Sun, Aug 23, 2020 at 9:13 AM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > If the lamps lighted with the high beam...
• Re: Bright LED Cheap source & usage
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Sun, 4 Dec 2005 20:40:13 -0800
  ...They had various colors, I ended up installing 7 of the amber colored ones in the westy interior lamp that is installed under the...
• Re: [Syncro] Headlight relay upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Sun, 4 Jan 2004 13:42:04 -0800
  ...ACH! THE HORROR! They are E-code lamps which are MUCH better than the DOT HID lamps we have here. Have you seen the...
• Any electricians?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 Jun 1995 10:36:43 -0500 (CDT)
  ...So far all I plan to run off the thing are lamps. All of the power tools I have right now are cordless. So...
• F/ Felder industries - lighter, lamp, outboard mount
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 6 Dec 2013 08:54:20 -0800
  Jim sent me some pics of some interesting things: 1. trench art - lighter 2. folding lantern 3. motor mount for canoe 3. �37 evinrude...
• Re: any words of wisdom for a virgin to the world of westy's?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Mon, 10 May 2010 19:02:08 -0500
  ...Also, check out ratwell.com for info on how a good set of 7" rounds are far superior to the sealed rectangular lamps you...
• cleaning hedlamps
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Thu, 26 Feb 1998 00:07:35 -0800
  ...Put 'em in a dishwasher, lamp hole down, use the forced drying option if your washer has it, & use liquid dishwashing soap (Cascade, etc...
• Little blue lights
  Historical mailing list - J. Stefanovich
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 14:43:47 -0700
  ...up the night? My "82 only has 2 x 7" round lamps that could use some help. I have been thinking about mounting one...
• Re: fog lights
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 16:44:29 -0800
  ...chris Or you can go to your local speed shop and get a set with dual lamps that will switch back and forth between...
• Hella Optilux 20/20 Dual fog/driving lights.... $44.95 from JC Whip-me!!
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Wed, 20 Jun 2001 15:57:02 -0700
  I had been eyeing these lights for a quite few months to replace my current set aux lamps. When I saw this price for...
• Re: Extra socket in tail lamps
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 5 Jul 2023 18:24:16 -0700
  Mucked around and was able to take pics and show hwo to remove central tab contact on the lamp unit. I’ll say more...
• Re: Square Headlight Uprgade? Round, Square, Lighting Relays . . .
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 24 Dec 2003 11:17:03 EST
  ...Simply installing higher wattage lamps is no solution. The problem with the stock headlights has little to do with the intensity of the light...
• Re: Don't yell at me but I tried led H4
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 12 Jun 2017 11:12:49 -0400
  ...Other drivers will not thank you. > > So I'm going to say, don't do it with the DOT rectangular lamps. > > Alistair > > > > On Jun...
• Re: 7 " Eurospec lamp and H4 bulb sources
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 26 Apr 2011 08:40:55 -0500
  ...18:06 John Rodgers<inua@CHARTER.NET> napisał(a): >> >>> I have scored a couple of nice mounts for lamps for my SA grill, and...
• Re: Led headlamps as auxiliary lights
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 20 Feb 2020 18:35:14 -0800
  Dan, I’ve been fooling with led lamps for a couple of years now. I’ve noted some observations on the blog. These particular...
• Re: Dead (almost) in the garage
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 27 Aug 2011 12:36:36 -0700
  ...of the green lamp on the cabinet face under |the stove, right? So, that can be lit green, top lamp, and |the battery not...
• Re: Coleman Plat Cat Heater Report
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 8 Jan 2000 15:58:51 -0500
  ...Incidentally, the catalytic combustion of fuel gas has been used back into the 19th century -- the lamplighters (some of them anyway) had a long...
• Re: Isenglas Windows [NVC]
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Sun, 30 Jul 2006 19:18:17 -0700
  ...I seem to remember something about Henry Ford, the >> Model >> T, and isenglas windows or headlights or lamp covers or something. It >> has been...
• Re: Brighter taillites
  Historical mailing list - Ron Mueller
  Sat, 23 Sep 2006 13:04:42 -0500
  ...I have had the lamp update in my Vanagon for over a year with no noticeable damage to the bulb holder's, or wiring...
• Re: Headlight Wiring and Relays
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 23:13:58 EST
  ...switch carries is the minor relay coil current which would be the same regardless of however many lamps you hung on the relays. George
• Re: Exterior light bulb types
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sun, 31 Jul 2011 11:01:05 -0400
  ...The only one to beware is the 795 halogen backup lamp. It would probably melt the housing if used for any length of time...