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• Electrical Circuit Instrument Cluster 85 Vanagon Help
  Historical mailing list - jon durham
  Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:27:41 -0600
  Which circuit on the ribbon connects to the instrument lights? The lights do not come on. -- �The greatness of a nation and its moral...
• '86 on driving lights. 100W
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 1 Mar 1996 13:56:30 CST6CDT
  Has anyone replaced the 50W bulb in the square high beam driving lights with a 100W bulb? any signs of amperage overload on the...
• lights
  Historical mailing list - John Scheckel
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 21:06:25 -0800
  Can any one tell me which head light upgrade is better, the E-code lights being marketed by David Marshall or the VWoSA round...
• Re: No brake lights
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 4 Dec 2010 09:12:54 -0500
  ...No brake lights | |I have no brake lights. I checked the fuse and the bulbs. Both good. |What next? I looked in my Haynes...
• Re: Tail light ground location
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 20 Oct 2012 20:04:37 -0400
  At 10:37 AM 10/19/2012, marc rose wrote: >I have a 90 carat and have no tail lights!! I have turn signals...
• Re: [Syncro] Head Lamps
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 9 Dec 2000 11:50:01 -0500
  Ron, You could install the rectangular Euro H4 lights. However, the cost is $330 and you might not be able to get them before...
• Re: HELP! Instrument Cluster Gremlins!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:44:33 -0500
  ...No dash lights, no tach, function of > headlight dimmer switch indicator light is opposite of reality, dash > lights dimmer affects the LED lights making...
• Re: headlights
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sat, 6 Nov 1999 20:07:28 -0500
  Woody- A buddy of mine had a set of Bosch H4 (euro) lights on his Scirroco, (which, ironically, are the SAME lights as the...
• Re: Hella Driving Lights: Was:Bosch fog lights. No, no, no.
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 4 Dec 2002 10:10:07 -0600
  ...Doing the relay kit really helped the original lights too, but not like the Aux kit. No experience with driving or fogs though. Dimwitted...
• H4 Lights and Quad grille ????
  Historical mailing list - Brandt Milczewski
  Sat, 11 Mar 2000 15:53:30 -0800
  Where do I find these endlessly raved about lights? And how about the South African quad grille I've seen. Would these be good...
• Re: WARNING: SOUTH AFRICAN QUAD LIGHT GRILLES INCITE ROAD RAGE...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 11:07:29 EST
  In a message dated 11/25/02 4:50:04 AM Eastern Standard Time, skjeflo@attbi.com writes: > , your lights will seem brighter/misadjusted...
• 1985- Flickering battery + OXY lights
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:24:14 -0500
  Occasionally, on my daily driver 1985 Vanagon, I get these two lights.... They flicker so lightly you think its only your imagination but then...
• Re: custom side turn signals?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 31 Oct 2002 22:29:19 -0600
  > Our vanagons have red running lights/reflectors on the side in the rear, and > I am wondering, has anyone tried to modify these lights...
• Re: Bosch and Hella H4 Lights - Group Purchace (All Model Years)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 13 Nov 1999 08:44:20 -0800
  These lights works quite well, but they are not European spec lights with the built in park light. No, it is not necessary to...
• Re: Hella Driving Lights: Was:Bosch fog lights. No, no, no.
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 5 Dec 2002 06:58:10 -0600
  ...MaxAt 04:54 PM 12/4/2002 -0800, Leon Korkin wrote: >I never thought about driving lights but this discussion cought my attention >because...
• Re: Need help for forgetful Son -- leaving the lights on -- 84 Vanagon 1.9L engine, automatic transmission
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 16 Jan 2017 07:54:49 -0800
  ...Of course, the > parking lights are still on. Unlike more contemporary vehicles, there > is no buzzer that goes off when the key is removed...
• Re: Driving Lights, EVs and Bras
  Historical mailing list - Scott Mosher
  Wed, 17 Dec 1997 16:29:59 -0500
  ...Driving Lights, EVs and Bras > Date: Wednesday, December 17, 1997 11:12 AM > > On Wed, 17 Dec 1997, Dan Herbert wrote: > > > I am looking...
• Re: Vendors for E-code OEM Vanagon Low-beams (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Batzler
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 20:10:27 -0800
  ...But on 86 and later Vanagon with square lights, factory E-code lights are a VAST improvement over the DOT lights that unfortunately came...
• Re: E-Code Wiring
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 10:10:06 EST
  ...These have the running > lights, as you will see in my album. My question is, well, how do I wire > this into my stock...
• Re: Adding New Interior Lights
  Historical mailing list - Jay Roth
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 16:45:57 -0500
  ...At my Wal-Mart, in the lighting section, there were 3 GE Halogen lights in a package that are separate lights designed to be...
• Re: SA grills available again
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Wed, 20 Dec 2006 02:06:12 EST
  ...Driving Lights, I would say, you say Tomato and I say Tomato. (You have to pronounce "tomato" differently the first and second time in...
• Load screeching sound from leaving lights on?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Fri, 19 Feb 1999 08:54:37 -0800
  It was raining here yesterday and I inadvertantly left my lights on my 89 Westy when I returned to work after lunch. When I...
• Dont blink your lights! *GANG DANGER*
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Apr 1997 09:16:21 -0700 (MST)
  The vanagon list had a thread regarding driving lights. This reminded me that recenty I heard a related subject. *Welcome to the new world...
• Re: No 13 fuse
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 May 2015 19:45:21 -0400
  The instrument lights get their own fuse, a clip on-add on. Look for the grey/blue wires. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: City Lights
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 23:54:56 +0100
  Kent Christensen wrote: > We motorcyclists in the USA hate them > because we become invisible again as more cars have lights on in the > daytime...
• Re: Make those backup lights bright
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 9 Aug 1994 15:24:39 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I really don't want to mount additional lights but I really need more illumination. Any ideas? > I saw halogen backup lights in the...
• Re: '86 on driving lights. 100W
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 2 Mar 1996 01:46:12 -0500
  ...Use a relay to get more voltage to the lights. Running additional wiring from the alternator to the fuse box will reduce the voltage...
• Christmas lights??
  Historical mailing list - Troy Crivellone
  Sun, 28 Nov 1999 21:33:18 PST
  ...I would like to put christmas lights inside my car. How can i do this. if i can't use the power converter then...
• Adding Aux Driving Lights Questions
  Historical mailing list - John W. Parkins
  Wed, 11 Apr 2001 17:01:36 -0400
  ...I'm thinking about attaching Hella 550 driving lights to the front bumper. Is this a bad idea? I already purchased the VW fog...
• Coloured instrument lights
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 14 Nov 1998 08:06:20 -0800
  FWIW, someone mentioned "condoms" to put over your instrument lights. Years ago, they were a stock part at your local Porsche dealer. Used on...
• James Cohen and SA parts
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 25 Jan 1999 18:08:36 -0500
  I finally received my 'real' SA grille and lights from James, so to all of those still waiting, be patient, as his 'shippers' are...
• Mood Lighting
  Historical mailing list - Rob Rubin
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 02:35:43 EST
  So I got an 83 westy...the lights in the cluster have yellowed...Has anyone done, or heard, some way, or any way to...
• re: '85 Vanagon with alternator problem
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Mar 97 22:19:39 PST
  ...You are warned of this by the dash lights coming on. The problem I have is that the lights come on prematurely. For example...
• Driving lights on a 1991 GL (suggestions)
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Sat, 16 Sep 2000 17:56:32 -0700
  ...Where, relative to the square head lights, should the lights be mounted? Is there an optimum/Ideal distance apart on the bumper? Finally, would...
• Re: Headlight Alternatives for 89 Carat / Unique SA Headlamp
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Wed, 22 Oct 2003 11:52:18 -0400
  > Sounds like a good idea but I want to keep the stock look of the square lights > in there. I was wondering if there...
• Any interest in a group purchase of 86-92 Vanagon Euro Lights???
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 22:35:49 -0700
  I am putting in an order to Germany for more European "e-code" lights for the 86-92 Vanagon. These are the outer "high...
• Re: Aftermarket Fog Lights?
  Historical mailing list - Tom
  Tue, 10 Oct 2006 15:36:01 -0600
  ...if fog lights work better >> UNDER the bumper, then put the fog lights there. >> notice your 1982 model has NO drink holders. ;) i don...
• Re: Bosch and Hella H4 Lights - Group Purchace (All Model Years)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 15:12:24 +0100
  ...I have seen on the US web site of Mercedes, that the US spec E-class sedan uses parking lights in the high beams...
• Turn lights weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Wilsher
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 11:30:14 -0800
  I am having a strange problem with my turn lights. - With the headlights off, turn lights are working fine (i.e. blinks normally) - With...
• RE: Euro headlight.
  Historical mailing list - James Cohen
  Tue, 28 Jan 1997 22:33:49 -0800
  ...The round lights I'm refering to are BIG, much bigger than the standard round lights found on pre '86 Vans here and most...
• Re: headlamp upgrades....
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Sat, 13 Sep 2003 11:54:37 +0200
  Since i live in Sweden and has been able to compare different lights I�ll recommend that you get rid if those nice looking...
• Re: E-Code Rectangulars
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 27 May 1998 15:09:00 -0700
  ...They are made with and without "city lights" by >>HELLA. > >I called and ordered a pair - $175 each side - with H4 and city light...
• Re: old beetle elec problem (longish)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 27 Oct 1998 11:57:54 EST
  ...Parking lights, turn signals OK. > Here's weird part: Interior light won't come on unless I pull the switch > halfway out, to turn...
• Re: U.S. and European spec. headlights
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Mon, 15 Dec 2003 15:10:34 -0800
  ...this is so you can compensate for high lights when you have a heavy load in the back push the front up. I'm...
• trailer lights
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Tue, 23 Jul 2013 10:53:05 -0800
  ...I know my back is going to be hurting from reaching and bending that far, but cleaner than at the tail lights. Troy
• Re: SA Grill Help
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Dec 1998 13:29:56 EST
  In a message dated 98-12-11 11:15:07 EST, sxs@concentric.net writes: << Do you think the SA grill (round lights) will...
• Re: Electrical Help nEEDED - 90' Carat
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 18 May 2007 07:58:52 -0700
  ...Dash lights Jeff, let me insult you with the obvious question: Is the dimmer knob turned up to full brightness? And don't ask...
• Re: Dashboard lights
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 17 Nov 2014 16:03:51 -0800
  ...Dashboard lights > > What about the lights behind the clock and the warning lights? Not the > warning indicators but the legends. Also is the light...
• Re: How do I wire up backup lights?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:15:36 -0700
  ...Now when the existing backup lights are lit, the electro-magnet closes the switch. C to 12v source. The big terminal on the alternator...
• Re: headlight advice/f AKA City Lights
  Historical mailing list - John Philcox
  Sat, 31 Mar 2001 11:10:40 -0500
  ...headlight advice/f AKA City Lights > Let me preface this by saying that the following is conjecture based on > heresay. > > I believe these lights...
• Needed for Scirocco: SOUTH AFRICAN QUAD LIGHT GRILLES
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 20:17:36 -0800
  Chris, I'd like to get a set of these lights for my Scirocco. Both front and back. Maybe double them up. Maybe I...
• Re: Typical wiring for Vanagon > trailer?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Sat, 17 Jun 2006 17:15:40 -0700
  ...Just need operate the trailer's running lights & >> turn/brake lights. >> >> -- >> >> >> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott >> 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus >> 84 Westfalia: Mellow...
• dash lights
  Historical mailing list - Ervolina, Thomas R. (Tom)
  Fri, 22 Dec 95 12:29:22 EST
  My system's a bit flaky today, so I don't know if my original post got through regarding the dash lights going out...
• Re: Little blue lights
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Fri, 11 Dec 1998 09:33:52 +0100
  Hella offers Xenon lights in frames specified as "Coaches universal mounting". The "Coaches universal mountings" are designed for busses, but also used for custom...
• Re: no parking lights? huh? wiring worries
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 17:16:57 -0800
  ...So changing the parts did not effect this change. > What year Vanagon is this? 86 syncro westy > So the parking lights don't come...
• Re: SA Quad Grill Kit
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 1 Jan 2006 22:14:59 -0700
  ...and read what that "expert" (very respected in most automotive circles) says about fog lights .... and lights in general. It may answer more questions...
• Re: Dash lights. 89 westy
  Historical mailing list - Tom Jansen
  Thu, 7 Oct 2010 21:57:57 -0500
  ...The lights that are there are wired to a 'hot' when head lights are on wire splice, and a ground to a screw on...
• FW: auxillary low beams?
  Historical mailing list - Anderson,Chuck
  Tue, 22 Aug 2000 12:29:41 -0600
  ...Haven't tried them in the fog, but they are not advertised as fog lights. Bought them from Susquehanna Motor sports in PA. Dimwitted...
• Re: No headlights
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 18 Dec 2014 06:57:27 -0800
  ...I like to ground the headlights at the lights themselves rather than relying on the long shared ground wire back to the dash ground...
• Re: Daytime Running Lights
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
  Thu, 11 Jul 2013 07:42:43 -0400
  ...I have a 1986 Vanagon GL and I only have the manual switch for the day time running lights. There was no issue with...