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• Re: Odd headlights - some on some off
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 18 May 2012 20:18:00 -0400
  ...the voltage at the headlight ground wires at or near the headlights under both conditions. You should see voltage in the low tenths, about...
• Re: Hedlight Conversion parts
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 17 Sep 2006 00:58:08 EDT
  ...you need to change to e-codes and upgrade the bulbs weather your headlights are square or round. ps, i have some round headlight...
• Re: FW: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 21:44:41 -0700
  ...sounds familiar. > >Any ideas? > >Mike > > > >Hey Mike, > >For some reason the headlights have stopped working. When I put on the high >beams, they work...
• Re: FS: 7" round E-code lights, square headlight grille, left side square headlights
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:08:00 -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...
• Turn signal stalk and wiper madness (aka: Bosch meets Lucas electrics)
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Tue, 1 Oct 2013 21:46:35 -0400
  ...Well, tonight, first time I went out at night in a few nights and I notice, no headlights. For once not thinking Big Brother...
• Re: rare LLE vanagon for sale on samba
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 17 Sep 2005 23:45:54 -0400
  Roll that one by me again? My Corrado's Euro headlights don't have adjustment motors. What are you talking about? On Sep 17...
• Re: Head lights
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 13:20:33 -0800
  one nice, fairly inexpensive solution is to retro fit single round large headlights and their holder parts, from a 1980 to 85 Vanagon. Then...
• quad roud headlights
  Historical mailing list - Julio T.
  Sat, 24 Apr 1999 01:54:20 -0700
  Does anyone know where to buy the front grill for a vanagon with the four round headlights in it. And if so could this...
• Custom Headlight Ideas - Revisited
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson - Epoch Product Design
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 10:52:50 -0800
  Has anyone ever considered or tried to install those large-flat-rectangular Volvo headlights on a Vanagon? I think they were on every Volvo...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 Jun 2021 21:26:46 +0000
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• Re: '85 FOR SALE, PARTS or WHOLE
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Wed, 14 May 1997 22:12:30 -0500
  John, If it has square headlights I need the left driving (main) lens. Mark B Magee 87GL 82K Kemah TX USA
• My 2c on DRLs
  Historical mailing list - The Buslady
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 18:50:24 EDT
  All I can say, if everyone cruised around with their headlights on during the day our schoolbuses won't stand out amongst the cars.
• Re: quad roud headlights
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 24 Apr 1999 20:12:54 EDT
  Thanks Horace, but that is my old site. Try http://www.vanagain.com for the latest updates. Ken Wilford Van-Again John 3:16
• Re: Some good info about E-code headlamps & "City Lights"
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 22:28:36 -0500
  http://www.seriousauto.com/lighting/headlamps/headlamps.htm Follow above link for one source for Ciebe headlights. Chris.
• Re: no headlights cept pulling back on turn signal stick - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 12 Aug 2006 06:19:18 EDT
  ...Frank is using "ignition-switched" power so that headlights can never be left on by mistake as presently configured at the factory. Sam, thanks...
• Re: Eurospec Rectangular headlights
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:05:44 -0700
  ...always try www.ebay.co.uk - Don't worry about the Headlights > being Right Hand Drive spec. as most of the ones sold are...
• Re: WTF turn signals?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 23 Nov 2016 21:52:11 -0700
  ...So, I went ahead and cut and drill and I made ground direct from the body there. > I got headlights. But then the turn...
• Re: Preliminary...Headlight weirdness? (long)
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 10:18:12 -0600
  ...indicator came on when I switched from parking lights to >> regular >> headlights....Pulling on the stalk dimmer switch caused the blue >> LED to dim...
• Re: Engine electrical power requirements?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:19:38 -0700
  ...No headlights, stereo, wipers.. Don Hanson
• Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 08:11:00 -0800
  ...but my understanding is that if you go from rectangular headlights to the round you will need not only a new grill, but also...
• Re: ebay plasma blue headlights & replies on top.
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Tue, 6 Nov 2001 17:44:48 -0800
  ...Can anyone give my feedback on the > plasma blue headlights that I see on ebay from time to > time. Are they any better than...
• Re: South Africa Vanagroan
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 01:28:57 +1200
  ...The Caravelle was the top-of-the-line, with rectangular headlights. The Microbus was the more "basic" one, but still far from plain-jane...
• Re: SA Grill and Headlights Out!!!
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 21 Aug 2004 12:56:18 -0600
  ...SA Grill and Headlights Out!!! > Okay, 85 westy, installed the SA grill and lights over a year and a half > ago. > They are just...
• Re: Very Dim Rectangular Square Headlights
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Thu, 23 Nov 2006 09:24:35 -0700
  ...Very Dim Rectangular Square Headlights > > Here's what you need to buy - Euro versions of the same thing. No > relays > required. Just plug in...
• Re: E-Code Wiring
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 21 Jan 2008 20:17:49 -0800
  ...Cut and splice or adapt as in these instructions http://members.aol.com/jmdavi/Headlights.html You can tie the city lights to the...
• Re: queston on H4 55/60w bulb to fit stock bulb socket
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:47:34 -0800
  In Canada and the USA headlights must be between 56 and 137cm, measured at the center, from the ground.� Tail lights 38 to 183cm...
• Re: Headlight Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Tue, 14 Sep 1999 13:25:23 -0500
  ...The rinse can only apply to non-sealed beam headlights of course. Yi-Ruey Wei 87 Vanagon GL Syncro w/leaking head & MXT tires...
• headlight fuse blowing 1984 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Leo Lipert
  Sun, 3 Apr 2011 14:57:25 -0700
  ...A couple of years ago I relayed the headlights and have enjoyed zero problems related to them until lately. I've been smelling something...
• Re: Hmm. Headlights don't ...
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Baker (Guido)
  Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:32:21 -0600
  ...JB On 11/14/10 5:50 PM, "Zolly" <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET> wrote: > Hi to all, > > The headlights, both sides, don't work. The...
• Re: FS: Euro Square Headlight Grille with Washers
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:41:15 -0500
  ...It's a square headlight grille with factory headlight > washers. > > Comes with all the pieces: > > - Grille w/washers > - Headlights (complete with frames and good...
• Water in headlights
  Historical mailing list - Charles D Earl
  Tue, 13 May 1997 17:49:26 -0700 (PDT)
  On Mon, 12 May 1997 RubatoGuy@aol.com wrote: > Has anyone ever tried placing the headlights in the oven (at low temp) to > bake...
• Re: Instant power loss
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Fri, 5 Dec 1997 07:12:45 -0500
  ...no dash > lights, no headlights, etc? > > Michael J Vickey > vickrail@velocity.net NO. Headlights stay on. Dash lights stay on. Oil light and EGR...
• Re: new H4 type headlights
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 23:13:00 -0400
  At 22:39 10/26/99 , Gary McEachern wrote: >I just purchased a set of 7" H4 style headlights that have >plastic(acrylic?)lenses...
• Dim lights/bright lights at startup
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 4 Dec 2005 16:03:03 -0600
  ...Now that I need headlights when I go to work in the morning, I notice right after the alt. light disappears, the headlights get...
• Re: Lights out last night.
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Mon, 6 Nov 2006 10:28:54 -0800
  I used to intermittently lose headlights on my old '88 GL. It turned out to be corrosion on the ground terminal, above the fusebox...
• headlight question
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Mon, 4 Feb 2008 16:00:36 -0800
  Hi Gang, Has anyone replaced their late Vanagon headlights with regular rectangular E-Code headlights and lived to tell about it? I'm planning...
• Re: 1991 Vanagon GL passenger -- Fuses 12 and 13 Good, but things don't work
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 12 Dec 2019 11:33:21 -0500
  > > (front heater fan, rear heater fan, What about the wipers? And headlights? Yrs, d
• Re: Water in headlights
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 May 1997 11:02:13 -0400 (EDT)
  I tried a heat gun (like a high powered hair dryer) and really made the small crack take off, live and learn. Derek '87...
• Re: How hard can you push a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 16:39:12 -0700
  I try to get at least 2 people to help me push a Westy (not on the headlights please). Cheers, Jeff
• FS: Upper Grill for Square Headlights
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Fri, 22 Feb 2008 02:58:43 +0000
  Is a good upper grill worth $50 shipped CONUS? I've got pictures if you need them. David Wilhite 84' Westy Middle TN
• Re: Headlight upgrade issue
  Historical mailing list - Frederick M. Wasserstein
  Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:24:36 -0500
  ...Headlight upgrade issue I use my headlights last night for the first time since the upgrade. Wow! I actually have headlights. Headlights like an...
• Re: Rewiring for Xenon lights
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Sat, 4 Nov 2006 23:31:48 -0500
  ...Rewiring for Xenon lights > > As long as you continue to use the DOT headlights, you will continue to have > hard to see at night...
• Re: Head light mystery
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 17 Jun 2022 21:00:28 -0400
  This is great info and great reminders on our headlights. The 84 has Hella Vision upgrade from GW installed in 2010. How would I...
• Re: Headlight upgrade issue
  Historical mailing list - John Jensen
  Fri, 16 Sep 2011 07:14:51 -0400
  I use my headlights last night for the first time since the upgrade. Wow! I actually have headlights. Headlights like an actual modern motor...
• Re: Headlights Not Working!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 11:37:54 -0400
  ...My > 1987 Syncro Vanagon suddenly lost headlights the other night. > Neither hi > nor low beams work. The fuses are fine and the light switch...
• Re: driving light placement, was Re: SA grills available again
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 20 Dec 2006 01:02:28 -0500
  ...You are blinding them. > > > > Eurospec headlights have a VERY sharp cut off which means you don't > > blind on coming drivers. US low beams...
• Re: Headlights Not Working!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 22:33:15 -0400
  ...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: Hella H4/why such different prices?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 16:09:31 -0400
  At 15:49 9/25/2000, Jeffrey R wrote: >I'm looking into getting Hella H4 headlights (7" round halogen lights that >replace existing...
• Re: Head Lights - 85-86
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Wed, 10 May 2006 13:08:30 +0000
  All the best Volkswagens have round headlights. I guess it's a matter of personal taste, but even the Rabbit, with its square lines...
• Head lights stuck on high beam
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 7 Apr 2016 23:19:59 +0000
  ...I can't remember what I did to fix the headlights that went out that time, or figure out why the head lights stayed...
• Re: '84 Westy Electrics - Stupid Questions
  Historical mailing list - David Garth
  Sun, 25 Jun 1995 21:06:35 -0700 (PDT)
  ...with this sytem, where would you wire > things like headlights, battery, etc. to? Would you leave those on > the ignition? > The standard for the...
• Re: headlight advice/f AKA City Lights
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Fri, 30 Mar 2001 14:05:49 -0800
  ...I believe these lights are used by law instead of headlights within the city limits in a great many european cities. I think the...
• "Headlights On" Warning Chimes?
  Historical mailing list - Ray Reinhard
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 10:59:43 -0700
  ...door open but rather whenever the ignition is "off" and the headlights are left "on." Is this possible? If so, could someone explain the...
• Re: [Syncro] Electrical issue - 1987 Syncro GL
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 22:35:28 -0400
  ...The headlights share a common terminal which heats up and burns out. Better yet, attach the ground wires coming out of the headlights to...
• Re: my headlights have turned green.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rasmussen
  Mon, 16 May 2011 17:11:34 -0700
  ...One of the headlights has condensation in it and the other is half full of water. I have popped the glass lens off to...
• Re: Is there any way... Voltage Drop!!!
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Sat, 8 Sep 2001 20:27:31 -0700
  Dennis Haynes' post hit upon the likely cause of the higher temperature reading when the headlights are on. It's called voltage drop, in...
• Re: [xj] no vanagon, or jag content
  Historical mailing list - Clint Warner
  Mon, 9 Nov 1998 08:54:14 -0700
  ...the new gang member under initiation drives along with no headlights and the first car to flash their headlights at him is now his...
• Met another listee
  Historical mailing list - Townsend, Michael D
  Tue, 18 May 2004 10:41:30 -0400
  ...I had a business trip coming up to Sweden, so I made arrangments to visit Calle and purchase some used E-code square headlights...
• Re: Headlights Not Working!
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 19:52:29 -0500
  ...My 1987 Syncro Vanagon suddenly lost headlights the other night. Neither hi nor low beams work. The fuses are fine and the light switch...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 23 Jun 2021 09:22:55 -0600
  ...2021, at 11:28 AM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Headlights have started cutting off and on. The high beams fail more > often...