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• Re: Was: Darn nothing to do; now headlight relays
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 01:07:04 -0700
  ...Darn nothing to do; now headlight relays > > Kim wrote: > "Crafting up relays and a new wiring circuit for the headlights, high beams > and fog...
• highbeam low beam swap around
  Historical mailing list - Brian & Carol Megas
  Mon, 18 Aug 2003 06:20:54 -0700
  ...what if I angled the rectangular headlight down a bit (a lot?), and angled it over a bit to the right to avoid blinding...
• Oh, woe is me (headlight switches)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 13 May 2005 19:56:55 -0400
  Several months ago, I purchase a couple of spare headlight switches from my local VW. I figured, that after I had upgraded to relays...
• '86-'91 headlight upgrade
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Jan 2001 17:24:27 EST
  ...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: Hmm. Headlights don't ...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 14 Nov 2010 16:37:21 -0800
  It is very likely the ground wire for the headlights. They use separate fused power circuits but the ground wires join into a single...
• Re: Headlight adjusters
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 25 Jun 2017 16:41:39 -0500
  On Jun 25, 2017 16:39, "John Rodgers" <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > Does anyone know of an easy way to install headlight adjusters? I...
• Re: road greetings
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Aug 1994 18:46:48 -0500 (CDT)
  ...you all use the flashing headlights to greet on- >coming Type IIs, or is that passe'? > Well, I tried, but my high-beams only...
• Headlight grounds
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 12:30:11 -0700
  ...But headlights intermittently going off baffles me. Switch should be OK as I've installed relays. Relays check good. Cleaned fuse holder and put...
• FS: 85-91 outer Hi/Low headlights
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Mon, 27 Dec 2004 17:16:00 -0500
  I've got a left and right rectangular hi low headlights from my 87 syncro that I upgraded to H4's, They are in...
• Re: Syncro Doka on eBay - VIN?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 Mar 2006 05:16:40 EST
  ...writes: > Also, the front grille & headlights are wrong for a '90 model although > european transporters had round headlights up to '91 unless it was...
• Re: Broken H4 E-code headlight - Arrrrgh!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 22:16:55 EDT
  ...where you can get a single E-code H-4 rectangular > Headlight > for a Vanagon? > > your local vw dealer. theye like $135 each. chris
• Re: 82 w/square headlights
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Mon, 28 May 2007 18:05:56 -0600
  ...For all the bashing of the stock square headlights, I think they are better than the standard sealed beams in my '81. Don't...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 31 Aug 2014 14:09:48 -0400
  > > Hi folks, I'm looking for advice on headlights. Mine are dangerously dim at night, > can I just put in new higher power bulbs...
• Re: Headlights: 2D1 types to Euro H4 types?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:34:10 -0700
  ...My 84 has round headlights. I want to get better lighting without joining the Purple Death Ray Headlights club and being obnoxious. I just...
• Re: headlights not working after towing???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 23:20:11 -0400
  ...The headlight grounds are located above the fuse box. A better fix would be to make new ground connections right near the lights. Connect...
• Looking for good used left front square headlight for vanagon (outer)
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 15 Jun 2017 17:34:04 -0400
  ...I bought every set of square headlights he had. Then another list member had four sets he sold me. Yet I find myself again...
• Re: Idiot Buzzer for Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Thu, 16 Jul 2015 16:47:52 -0700
  I wired from the headlight switch to the "keys left in"/"seatbelt not on" buzzer ages ago. I seem to remember a diode to...
• Re: wiring problem update and plea for more help
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:59:26 -0700
  ...key in ignition but not on, turn headlight switch on and > it's as if you turned the key on. > if the van is...
• Re: FRIDAY OT - Headlight aimage
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:49:32 -0500
  ...When I did, the headlight aiming involved a machine that was set in front of each headlamp, and the light was adjusted to a...
• Re: Headlight bulb replacing... how??
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 2 May 2001 10:08:57 -0500
  ...The headlight carrier now has to be unscrewed to remove it > from the van (high and low beams come out together) to get to...
• Re: 7 " Eurospec lamp and H4 bulb sources
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:38:30 -0400
  ...They're a dtop-in replacement for the stock headlights on an '80-85 Vanagon, or can be used on an '86-91 if...
• Re: South African Grille headlight conversion on an 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 14:05:31 -0400
  ...Not sure what else, but I'd not be surprised if there >were more headlight fuses. >That's as much as I know, but...
• Re: Headlight bulb replacing... how??
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Wed, 2 May 2001 07:32:10 -0400
  ...The headlight carrier now has to be unscrewed to remove it from the van (high and low beams come out together) to get to...
• Re: hat-dance relay
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Tue, 30 Mar 1999 11:18:38 -0800
  ...1 - Lights [...] Depress the switch to the second stop to turn on the headlights (ignition on). To conserve battery power, the headlights will go...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 21:49:44 -0800
  Thanks for the feedback on headlight covers. I will keep my eyes on ebay. I just do not want to pay $35 at bus...
• Re: Testing Vanagon Headlight Switch
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:25:20 -0400
  ...Have here been mods to the wiring > that you know of? > > I have a Terry Kay headlight relay kit, which has been in place...
• Reply to: Re: '86 Headlight replacment?
  Historical mailing list - Charles \"luke\" Lukey
  08 Mar 97 09:55:35 EST
  ...As soon as the cycle completely stops, open the dishwasher door asap so the hot headlights dry quickly. You'll find your light output...
• electrical experts: what do you think of this?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 4 Mar 2001 20:27:38 -0500
  ...http://www.haywood-sullivan.com/vanagon/electrical/headlights_w_relays_color .gif <http://www.haywood-sullivan.com/vanagon/electrical/headlights_w_relays_colo r...
• Re: 85 Man Tran Fluid
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 9 Jan 2003 16:28:26 -0800
  ...Tickle the headlights you say. Well, instead make a large "Q tip" with a coathanger and clean rag and clean the inside of your...
• Re: Headlight upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 21 Jan 2016 15:05:11 -0800
  Brighter headlights are great in throwing light down the road but they don't throw much light on the shoulders, especially up close. A...
• Rectangular headlight question
  Historical mailing list - BajaLeo
  Thu, 30 Dec 2004 16:33:33 -0800
  My buddy's van has the rectangular headlights and I think there is some hardware missing. They swing loosely as if they are hinged...
• paging those who asked to buy the used E-code headlights
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 13 May 2006 13:23:14 -0700
  ...I an trying to get intouch with those folks who asked me bring some of the used E-code headlights for 1986-1991 Vanagon...
• Re: which type of headlight upgrade would you recommend and why?
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 18:04:24 -0800
  ...which type of headlight upgrade would you recommend and why? >Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2004 20:20:22 EST > >In a message dated 1...
• [WetWesties] Inquiry - Source for E_Code Headlight Glass
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:03:37 -0500
  On this topic, does anyone know if "ECE compliant" indicate E-code when referring to Hella headlights? ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail...
• Re: ISO connector
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Mon, 24 Aug 2015 10:37:13 -0400
  ...Didn’t see >> the connector available at the online vendors. >>>> >>>> I’ve worked my current one enough to get the headlight switch working >> solidly...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Sat, 20 Apr 2013 21:11:33 -0400
  ...The round headlights or the eurospec rectangular headlights place the light in a usual place in front of the vehicle. I hate the super...
• Re: Vanagon rear lights and the pathetic headlights
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 17 Dec 2010 17:19:04 -0800
  On Dec 17, 2010, at 12:59 PM, David M wrote: > I'd love to do something about the pathetic headlights. Now that I...
• Re: Headlight switch failure (possible solution)
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 06:09:09 PST
  ...solution to the headlight >switch problem (and also a way to get brighter headlights) would be to install >a headlight relay. This will take...
• Cleaning headlights
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 22 Nov 2001 13:20:02 -0800
  ...He told me to take the headlights off and take out the bulb. Then take a coat hanger and wrap a clean piece of...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:25:45 -0500
  ...The round headlights or the eurospec rectangular headlights place the >> light in a usual place in front of the vehicle. >> >> I hate the super...
• Headlight Upgrade Double Check (fuses)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:33:18 -0700
  ...I'm installing H4 round headlights with 80/100 Watt bulbs. ('88 Westy) I saw Alistair's diagrams (thank you Alistair!). Using P = IE...
• Headlights Out
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 30 Jan 2011 16:15:23 -0600
  ...Got in the van last night, turned on the headlights. Nothing! Dash lights OK, driving lights OK, brake lights OK. No head lights. No...
• Re: headlight switch bulb
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 10:56:47 -0400
  ...for the bulb that > illuminates the headlight switch. I remember my 82 westy's light switch > light up but the 87 has a hole...
• Re: Eurospec Rectangular headlights
  Historical mailing list - AATransaxle
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:53:57 -0700
  ...Eurospec Rectangular headlights > On 8/27/06, Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@mac.com> wrote: >> >> Okay, now that FastForward is getting out of the parts business...
• Re: E-codes w/ 9004 bulbs?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 17:50:31 -0400
  ...I don't think it's a reason for people not to upgrade their headlights. > I've been momentarily blinded by ordinary lights under...
• Re: Auto running lights?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 15:31:17 -0700
  This feature for the headlights only was introduced on VWs in 1971. My 84's Headlights go off when the ignition is switched off...
• Re: Self-tapping screw size for headlight assy?
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 09:46:21 -0400
  ...Self-tapping screw size for headlight assy? > > Some jackass stole my headlight and grille assembly > while my van sat up after it died. I...
• Re: Low Beams out, Where to Look?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 26 Nov 2004 11:23:35 -0700
  ...Just yesterday, my husband resolved the problem by replacing the > > headlight switch from our other 88 van. Now we need a new headlight > > switch...
• Headlight question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 25 Oct 2024 03:34:57 +0000
  ...On low beams, 87 syncro with e-code headlights- both sides work. On high beams both high beams work,  the passenger side low beam...
• Re: Headlights get condensation
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 24 Feb 2019 07:13:36 -0700
  Zoltan Van Model Year & HeadLight Type ? On 24 Feb , 2019, at 12:38 AM, thewestyman wrote: > I don�t remember this was ever a...
• Fwd: calling all Headlight plugs
  Historical mailing list - Kk Al
  Tue, 13 Dec 2016 13:28:31 -0800
  Hello All, The plugs on the back of our headlights need some attention on our 87 Syncro. see the picture at the link below...
• Re: headlight reminder
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Thu, 23 May 2002 11:43:02 -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...
• Re: Motorcycle headlight conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 1 Nov 2010 07:16:19 -0400
  ...Motorcycle headlights send out a >tighter, longer reaching beam while a car headlight sends out a more >spread out beam. You need the more...
• Re: headlight switch
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Wed, 28 Mar 2018 17:41:23 -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: Left inner headlight assembly
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:40:46 -0700
  ...Left inner headlight assembly I got a big stone chip yesterday that put a pea size hole though the drivers side inner (smaller of...
• no vanagon, or jag content
  Historical mailing list - richard
  Sat, 7 Nov 1998 15:56:33 +0000
  ...the new gang member under initiation drives along with no headlights and the first car to flash their headlights at him is now his...
• 80-85 Halogen Headlight source
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Tue, 19 Oct 1999 23:20:40 EDT
  Hello I need to replace the headlights on my 84 with some decent quality halogen lights. I don't want to spend a lot...
• Re: headlight reminder
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 23 May 2002 08:14:50 -0400
  ...Unfortunately, Radio Shack no longer has >the Archer Headlight Reminder, sounds like they stopped making them >maybe ten years ago. Anybody know of a...
• Re: headlights are working again
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 10:02:01 -0700
  ...Mike On 10/7/02 5:55 AM, "Karl Ploessl" <ploessl@SUNMAC.SPECT.UPENN.EDU> wrote: > just a follow-up: > the headlights are back...
• FS: stock headlights for 86-91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 16:50:25 -0500
  Greetings all, I have a set of stock headlight assemblies (86-91 rectangular) that I removed from Billy Bones when I went with the...