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• Re: Headlights Out
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 13 Nov 1998 20:30:14 -0800
  Ok, so you was unlucky enough to loose both headlights at the same time, and you found out that both bulbs were blown. I...
• Re: 91 Headlight Upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Thu, 7 Apr 2016 13:29:16 -0700
  In my quest for illumination i intend to retrofit back to an 84 single round headlight grill, headlight buckets, cibie ( http://www.amazon.com...
• Re: Heidelberg 4 radio problems '91 Carat (Clean Your Headlight Reflector)
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Mon, 21 Sep 1998 11:08:33 -0500
  Bill, If your headlight has foggy reflector without cracked lens, try to pour Windex into the headlight unit to wash it and blow dry...
• Re: headlights on with ignition on!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:31:22 -0800
  ...headlights on with ignition on! Is there a common hack out there that I'm not familar with with someone can wire the headlights...
• Re: Antenna and headlights
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 8 Jun 2023 22:25:57 -0400
  ...Antenna and headlights Date: 06/06/2023 11:54:11 AM                 John         E-Codes are certainly the best way to go,,, But if like...
• Re: Have you worked on a headlight switch?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 21:17:38 -0800
  $0.25 says it is the headlight switch - pre 1980 Rabbit / Scirocco / Audi Fox switches are the same. New switches are $30 CAD / $20...
• Re: FS: spare headlight switches -DONT BE LEFT IN THE DARK!
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Wed, 22 May 2002 10:08:54 -0700
  ...spare headlight switches -DONT BE LEFT IN THE DARK! ------------snip------------- Last night on the way home I smelt something burning (electrical burn). It went...
• Re: Headlight upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Thu, 14 Jan 2016 22:23:27 -0800
  ...http://campervanculture.com/shop/vw-t25-t3-vanagon-high-power-led-headlight-upgrade-kit/ > > New options for headlight upgrades for our vanagons. > > Bill M
• Re: Parts for sale (headlight covers)
  Historical mailing list - Shawn MacDonald
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 08:39:25 -0400
  JC Whitney has headlight covers in clear & smoke. http://www.jcwhitney.com/headlight-covers/p2016516.jcwx?_requestid=75792 7 Shawn 87 Syncro 77 Bay...
• Re: ANy of you know electronics?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 12 Jan 2005 13:35:48 -0500
  ...The Headlights are controlled via the headlight switch on the left side of the instrument cluster. Separate connector attaches to the headlight switch. If...
• Re: Head lights
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 12:51:23 -0800
  I thought the same thing about the lights on my '87 Westy so did the GoWesty headlight upgrade kit. Less than $100 and took...
• Re: headlights
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sun, 1 Mar 1998 18:38:05 -0800
  At 01:55 PM 3/1/98 -0800, Gail Fitzpatrick wrote: >anyway, i was looking into buying some used headlight assemblies ['87 being >parted...
• Headlight switch failure
  Historical mailing list - tonyd
  Wed, 24 Feb 1999 12:30:40 -0700
  folks, Driving back from California a week ago my headlight switch siezed. I turned the headlights off (parking lights still on) and when I...
• Headlight dimmer switch woes
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Sat, 13 Dec 2008 23:37:27 -0800
  Well, � It looks like my headlight dimmer went south on me this evening and I'm hoping someone has some leads (outside of the...
• Re: WTB: Left Front Headlight for an 86: Again!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 Jan 1997 12:21:50 -0500 (EST)
  I too was looking for a headlight lens ( high beam) and found the best deal to be at Camelback, they were $20.00 cheaper...
• Dr.Side Headlight - 93 EV-Westy wk ender - Needed
  Historical mailing list - Bud Yandell
  Sat, 29 Jul 2006 09:22:56 -0700
  Need the headlight (glass etc. portion) Desparate to avoid being raped by VW.. Thanks - Bud Yandell - Fort Lauderdale fl. 33304 954-764-7992 or...
• headlight switch stuck
  Historical mailing list - John Drew
  Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:21:49 -0700
  ...if i can't get the headlight switch to turn on (stuck in the off position) does that mean the bulbs are out? or...
• Re: headlights
  Historical mailing list - JeanneMaly
  Sat, 6 Nov 1999 17:39:39 -0800
  ...headlights > Could somebody please put the whole headlight issue in a nutshell for me? I > know, of course, that the low beams on my...
• Contemplating H4 headlight upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Tue, 23 Nov 2004 11:10:58 -0500
  ...I plan to solder the male 9004 connector to the H4 connector (provided in the headlight kit) and cover the connections with heat shrink...
• Re: Headlights out
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 28 Nov 2012 07:10:35 -0600
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > > OK, Revisiting my headlight issue. Had the headlights on. Turned them > > off for a few, then turned them back on...
• Re: FRIDAY OT - Headlight aimage
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:07:01 -0800
  ...FRIDAY OT - Headlight aimage I no longer live in Texas. When I did, the headlight aiming involved a machine that was set in front...
• Headlight/Hazard switches
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Wed, 19 Oct 1994 18:33:46 -0400 (EDT)
  Does anyone have (or know where I can get) a headlight switch and a hazard switch for a Vanagon (gotta fit an '85 but...
• Bra 4 Sale-Round Headlight
  Historical mailing list - Carl Turner
  Thu, 6 May 1999 18:36:58 EDT
  Hi all, So you've felt bad about driving your round headlight Vanagon with its headlights hanging out in the breeze unsupported? I've...
• Re: FS: 7" round E-code lights, square headlight grille, left side square headlights
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:18:44 -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...
• headlight reminder
  Historical mailing list - Brian and Carol Megas
  Wed, 22 May 2002 21:38:40 -0700
  ...Ten years ago, on my Toyota piockup truck, I installed an Archer Radio Shack Headlight Reminder, which was a wonderful product that had a...
• Headlight switch P/N again
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Mon, 14 Oct 2013 17:37:22 -0700
  Hi All, I have a local non-List guy asking which headlight switch is correct for his '87 Westy. He can only find info...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 20 Apr 2013 17:57:17 -0400
  ...e-code rectangular headlight$.;-) Although I could be mistaken, I've been told they're discontinued. (And expensive when last available.) - Ron Salmon � The...
• Round vs Square Headlights
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Thu, 7 Feb 2002 14:30:33 -0700
  With regards to the 1.9L vs the 2.1 liter water cooled engine, did the headlights change shape when the motor was changed...
• fog lights
  Historical mailing list - Andy Zappe
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 11:51:32 EDT
  ...anyone ever spliced them into the headlights so they are on all the time when the headlights are? is that okay? andy 80 vanagon...
• Installed headlight relays, need new bulbs
  Historical mailing list - BajaLeo
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 18:06:57 -0700
  Just installed Frank Condelli's headlight relay upgrade kit and voltage went from 11.8 volts at the bulb to over 13! Wow! Now...
• Headlight relays, was: 758227.jpg
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:13:06 -0700
  ...Mark TJ Hannink wrote: >>From what I read in the installation instructions, there is one relay for each low beam headlight but maybe one...
• 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...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 2 Sep 2014 22:05:16 -0400
  Craig, I have a self-confessed and recently realized headlight fetish. I have tried many e-code headlights as a result. I can tell...
• Re: LED Headlight bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Fri, 3 Jul 2015 13:16:45 -0400
  ...http://www.amazon.com/OPT7-Headlight-Bulbs-Arc-Glass%2599-Clear/dp/B00VNBDWPK/ref=sr_1_1?&ie=UTF8&qid=1435942694&sr=8-1...
• Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 11:33:34 -0800
  ...I did indeed test it under the load of the headlights and found insignificant voltage loss... Bill
• Re: round > square headlight conversion / What Bullshit.
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 11:18:29 -0400
  ...spec for headlight aiming is > based entirely on angles, without taking into account the vehicle height, > so a tall vehicle's headlights may be...
• more headlight stuff
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 5 Mar 1998 19:17:15 CST
  ...I removed the front grill from the van and the headlight buckets were removed complete. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the new headlights...
• Re: headlight relay questions
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Madsen
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 13:07:10 -0500
  ...headlight relay questions At the bottom of the procedure referenced below is a link describing how to aim the headlights that appears to be...
• Re: round > square headlight conversion / What Bullshit.
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 17:32:03 -0700
  Starting in 1990 in Germany (Europe?), cabin adjustable headlights are MANDATORY. The problem is when you adjust the headlights on your F-150 with...
• Re: Replacing 88 headlights
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 26 Apr 2003 06:19:11 EDT
  ...Do they turn or just > snap on? Anyway now, I guess a headlight assembly is just the headlight > case itself. No clips, not even...
• Re: 1988 GL - Headlights out - need wiring circuit diagrams
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 28 Dec 2012 12:23:19 -0500
  If I recall you have added some type of headlight relay kit. Since I/we don't know exactly how it was wired it...
• Re: H-4 wiring plugs?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Jun 1999 08:49:03 EDT
  The H4 connectors are a three plug connector that all early Vanagons already have (80-85 round headlights). The later Vanagons (86-91 square...
• Re: 91 Headlight Upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Sat, 9 Apr 2016 10:15:15 -0400
  ...91 Headlight Upgrade >> >> Folks: >> I'm about to embark on the upgrade of the 1991 square 9004 headlights to >> the early vanagon H4 round...
• Re: Headlight Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Tue, 14 Sep 1999 13:25:23 -0500
  ...Headlight Replacement Ed, > 1984 Westy with not enough light being thrown from the headlights. What > is the best replacement lights out there? Use Windex...
• How do you operate the headlight washers? - The Answer
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 9 Jan 2004 10:17:31 -0800
  ...How do you operate the headlight washers? No, the headlight washers use a separate high power pump, hence the relay for them. David, you...
• Re: Head light mystery
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 18 Jun 2022 16:37:43 -0400
  ...Why the headlights were not moved to that is a mystery. Possibly due the requirements that headlights need to be fail proof. Mechanically operated...
• Re: Headlight Upgrade: New Circuit and Switch?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:24:03 -0800
  ...Ground each headlight right at the headlight buckets. I have done this a few times and the increase in brightness is substantial. This works...
• Re: New headlight protectors set available for square headlights.
  Historical mailing list - Quadrat
  Wed, 3 May 2017 20:38:51 -0700
  I've had a set of the original (I guess...) protectors in front of my hen's teeth H4 rectangular headlights for many years...
• Re: Headlights: 2D1 types to Euro H4 types?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:01:06 -0700
  ...2D1 types to Euro H4 types? > My 84 has round headlights. I want to get better lighting without > joining the Purple Death Ray Headlights...
• Re: Loss of head lights, wipers and rear heater blower
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 26 Dec 2013 09:47:58 -0800
  ...Brighter headlights, longer switch life for various other switches, elimination of a single point failure that causes lots of stuff to go offline like...
• Re: Current van projects / seamless, quad headlights, 9 gauge cluster
  Historical mailing list - Jason Kirk
  Thu, 23 Sep 2004 14:02:33 -0700
  ...Then deciding that I > really didn't like the two headlight look I found a set of buckets for the > old 5" quad headlight...
• Re: Sunroof vanagons and SA grill
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 16:24:47 EST
  ...all you need is a set of '80-'84 headlight buckets to swap your square headlights out with (i have a set of round...
• Re: Hella Headlights and Such
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Sat, 12 Dec 1998 09:39:04 -0700
  ...that provides just about everything you'll need to know about headlights. (Not suggesting buying there, however.) This site recommends very strongly against the...
• Re: headlight switch?
  Historical mailing list - Rob S.
  Tue, 19 Aug 2003 17:05:48 -0400
  ...headlight switch? > > >> where can I get a headlight switch FAST and relatively cheap? >> >> i'll check the local yards tomorrow, but if that doesn...
• Headlight switch repair
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:50:07 -0400
  Recently I had a headlight switch fail. Some of you know the symptom ... no headlights unless you hold the dimmer stalk back and then...
• WTB: '80-85 Headlight Grill
  Historical mailing list - Andrew R.
  Tue, 29 Apr 2014 10:42:55 -0700
  Anyone out there with an early Vanagon grill that would like to sell? I'm converting my '87 to round headlights. Slim chance, I...
• Re: FOUR full size headlights?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:46:41 -0500
  At 03:35 PM 1/13/2012, ANTONY MARSH wrote: >My 87 Syncro has a different upper grill with four full sized >rectangular headlights...
• Re: interesting headlight conversion...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 18 Sep 2011 18:11:19 -0700
  ...interesting headlight conversion... > http://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/cto/2577801932.html > > > ....Volvo lights maybe?
• Headlights: SA Conversion Procedure
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:21:45 -0700
  Good Morning, Considering the recent discussion on headlights, I documented my conversion to the South African configuration on my website. I hope this might...
• Lucite Headlight covers
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  20 Nov 96 01:35:23 EST
  Folks, GTS makes those guidoish headlight covers for all cars - including '86 up Vanagons ( a friend of mine used to have a blacked out...