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• Re: No headlights.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Aug 2016 23:11:07 -0400
  ...Tonight I hit the lights and no headlights. Parking lights work fine on that setting. With the headlights on, I get parking lights plus...
• Re: Part numbers Vanagon Eurospec headlights
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Tue, 19 Oct 1999 10:48:51 +0200
  Hi Helmut and Per, the Carat headlights are the same. I checked my spare parts computer that I bought from VW. There are only...
• Water in headlights
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 May 1997 14:15:22 -0400 (EDT)
  Has anyone ever tried placing the headlights in the oven (at low temp) to bake out the moisture?
• headlights problems
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 27 Jan 2017 09:19:22 -0800
  ...recently when I turn on the headlights, these symptoms appear: - headlights are dim - high beams are on at the same time as low beam...
• Re: upgrading 86-up headlights
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Jul 1996 23:09:02 -0400
  In a message dated 96-07-24 19:39:21 EDT, you write: << >Really? I had been thinking of replacing the headlights on my...
• square headlights
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 20 Aug 2016 09:48:14 -0700
  I don't remember who asked for square headlights... here's an ad... http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/pts/5720794506.html
• Re: Square Headlights on an '85?
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 09:55:23 -0500
  > I'm curious as to whether or not I'd be able to fit the 86-later grill and > square headlights to a 1985...
• SA headlights....(wiring snafu)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Garske
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 10:26:49 -0800
  ...When I turn on high beams they seem to work properly but the headlights dim. I hooked the wiring up so I have high...
• Re: Very Dim Rectangular Square Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Fri, 24 Nov 2006 05:08:08 -0800
  ...Very Dim Rectangular Square Headlights Sorry, Don but I think you're wrong. Britian never got square headlights on their 'Vanagons'. All the square...
• Re: Headlights and Grounds
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 12 Feb 2005 22:05:04 -0800
  --- Jeffrey Schwaia <jeff@VANAGONPARTS.COM> wrote: > Messing around with the headlights on my father's '86 GL this > week, I > measured 11.3 volts...
• Re: Time to replace headlight
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 3 Dec 2012 10:45:00 -0500
  ...Sealed beam rectangular headlights? Yes, I know for a fact they >exist, as I have owned several early and mid 90's Chevy vans...
• Re: WTF turn signals?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 24 Nov 2016 15:05:12 -0500
  At 22:33 11/23/2016, thewestyman wrote: >cut and drill and I made ground direct from the body there. >I got headlights. But...
• Re: 2nd clue: windshield wiper switch problem
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 8 May 2004 18:22:20 -0400
  <snip> > BUT!!! When I turned on the headlights, the wiper > went ON. It worked in all positions. Turn head > lights OFF and no wiper...
• Re: Vanagon BRA caution
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 7 Oct 1997 08:26:52 -0500
  > I have an '88 Vanagon with a bra who's mesh extends over the high-beam > headlights. I though, no problem, I'll have...
• Headlights Problem
  Historical mailing list - Kyle Haskins
  Wed, 26 Mar 1997 10:53:13 -0500 (EST)
  ...All of a sudden the headlights won't turn on. I checked all the fuses too. The brake lights will come on, but when...
• '80-'85 van owners, put '86 up square headlights in your van!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Mar 1999 12:25:22 EST
  ...2 square headlights from '86-'91 vanagon 1 grille from '86-'91 vanagon everything you need to do the swap (plugs etc) grille/headlights...
• square headlights?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 22 Jan 2016 14:35:11 -0800
  I forgot who's looking for a set of square headlights? here's the infos... http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/pts/5406832555.html
• Re: E-Code Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:35:53 -0700
  ...The switch has symbols for "park" and headlights". No letters. On "park" all lights (including instruments) but the headlights and indicators come on. In...
• headlights are working again
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 08:55:40 -0400
  ...the headlights are back working (with installed relays) and I didn't do anything. Helped friends with moving across town and tried the headlights...
• relays near my headlights???]
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Fri, 3 Oct 2003 09:34:11 -0700
  ...mp -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [vanagon] relays near my headlights??? Date: Fri, 03 Oct 2003 11:55:52 -0400 From: Wil Haslup <wil@charmfx.com...
• Re: which type of headlight upgrade would you recommend and why?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 20:20:22 EST
  ...i have some nice Hella e-code round H4 headlights on my 84 van and theyre awesome (relaying helps too of course) along w...
• Square Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Fri, 28 Feb 1997 18:31:46 -0500 (EST)
  Does anyone know what year the Vanagon went to square headlights from the round type? Kelly Bauman Delta, BC email: bauman@ican.net 91...
• Wanted: composite headlights
  Historical mailing list - David Hardy
  Thu, 21 May 1998 22:13:40 -0600
  If anyone out there has a pair of composite headlights (just the headlights) for my '87 Vanagon for sale, I'm in desparate need...
• Testing Vanagon Headlight Switch
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:46:49 -0400
  ...My headlights do not work, high beams and parking lights work. When I turn on my headlights I see the LED clock display slowly...
• AW: Can you clean the headlights?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 27 Oct 2002 23:43:47 -0800
  ...Robert 1982 Westfalia ------ Marc Perdue Sunday, October 27, 2002 7:51 PM vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Can you clean the headlights? Obviously I've...
• Re: headlights
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 23 May 2007 07:05:41 -0700
  The ground for the headlights is going bad. The ground cluster behind the fuse/relay panel needs some cleaning and likely new ends on...
• Re: Sylvania 9004 CB headlight bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 23 May 2000 11:25:11 -0700
  For an education on automotive headlights check out: http://lighting.mbz.org/ For Vanagon E-Code headlights check out David Marshall's web site...
• Re: square headlights?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 22 Jan 2016 21:11:48 -0500
  ...square headlights? I forgot who's looking for a set of square headlights? here's the infos... http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/pts/5406832555...
• Re: Possible replacement lights? Need feedback
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 22 Oct 2003 13:05:48 -0400
  ...Yes, I've bought both the replacement fog lights and Euro headlights for my Corrado from them (RPI). The Euro headlights on a Corrado...
• bra for round headlights
  Historical mailing list - Timmy Evens
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 08:49:01 -0700
  if anyone in gerryland wants a used black bra from gowesty to fit early 80's single round headlights you can have it..... tim
• headlights
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Sat, 6 Nov 1999 10:56:23 -0500
  Dear List, I have followed with interest and puzzlement the comments about Bosch headlights. What is the point? To get brighter lights or more...
• Re: Help requested: No headlights!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Sep 2000 23:06:41 -0700
  ...No headlights!! My 86 GL Syncro (build date 11/85) suddenly lost its headlights, although the high-beam lamp on the dash stays lit...
• Re: h4 headlights
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 15:03:33 -0400
  ...H4 headlights CAN be legal in the US. The rule is, if the headlights are custom built for the car, they are okay. The...
• Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 19:34:38 -0800
  ...Same thing that happens if the stock headlights get busted! But I've been driving for about 36 years now and haven't busted...
• Re: Vanagon rear lights and the pathetic headlights
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 17 Dec 2010 21:09:41 -0800
  ...I added a relay kit and then went to the European headlights on my '90. And then upgraded to higher wattage bulbs (and beefed...
• relay your headlights (wasRe: Round vs. Square vs. SA double round headlights
  Historical mailing list - John C.
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 13:59:54 EST
  <A HREF="http://lighting.mbz.org/tech/info/">Click here: Automotive Lighting Technical Information</A> peace, JC
• Re: h4 headlights
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 23:18:33 EDT
  ...H4 headlights CAN be legal in the US. > > The rule is, if the headlights are custom built for the car, they are > okay. The...
• '85: Headlights on = Hot reading
  Historical mailing list - Jon Walton
  Sun, 02 Feb 1997 15:14:55 -0800
  ...When driving with headlights off, my temp gauge reads normal..right above the LED. When headlights go on, it reads 3/4 of the...
• 84-headlights moisture
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 21:49:45 -0600
  I recently took my headlights off to clean out the haze and fogginess deposited inside. I washed them out with dish soap, rinsed them...
• vanagon grilles FS
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 04:37:02 EDT
  have '86-'91 upper grille for square headlights, and '80-85 upper grille for round headlights. both for sale. both excellent shape p-mail...
• Re: Driving Lights - If not Project Twzo, what's the answer?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 22:05:32 -0800
  ...Third, get rid of those USDOT type headlights and get E-code/ECE/euro-spec headlights. The DOT reflector pattern is ridiculously bad. And...
• Headlight question
  Historical mailing list - Royston, Jerry
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 09:55:35 -0500
  ...Yet when I started the engine again, the headlights did come on. Is it normal for the headlights not to be on when the...
• HELP HELP HELP Big Headlight Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Richard & Mary Ellen Tierney
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 20:31:41 -0600
  ...Headlight Trouble This is my problem; I turn on the headlights, all exterior lights come on except for the headlights. The radio doesn't...
• Re: OOPS Re: HELP HELP HELP Big Headlight Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 08:30:46 -0800
  ...The headlights do run through the load reduction relay (which I assume you are referring to as X relay). Z --- David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL...
• Re: Relaying Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 19:07:33 -0900
  As a matter of fact, I relayed my headlights the weekend before last. It boosted the voltage to the headlamps by 1.6 volts...
• ecode h4 headlights
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Tue, 10 May 2005 21:03:11 -0700
  Anyone know where to find H4 ecode headlights with city lights? I can find them with hi and lo beam, but not city lights...
• Re: headlights problems
  Historical mailing list - Ken
  Wed, 8 Feb 2017 18:42:45 -0500
  ...recently when I turn on the headlights, these symptoms appear: - headlights are dim - high beams are on at the same time as low beam...
• SA Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Wind Warrior
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 12:57:06 -0700
  ...Does anyone know if the SA caravelle headlights are the same DOT headlights sold here in the US, or are they some euro standard...
• Re: HELP HELP HELP Big Headlight Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 02:26:21 -0500
  ...On Monday, February 10, 2003, at 09:31 PM, Richard & Mary Ellen Tierney wrote: > I turn on the headlights, all exterior lights come on...
• Relaying Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 13:19:47 -0800
  Anyone ever relayed their headlights to get either more power, or add higher wattage bulbs without burning out the switch? My Hella fog's...
• Re: Part numbers Vanagon Eurospec headlights
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 02:18:03 +0200
  Raimund Feussner wrote: > Hi Helmut and Per, > > the Carat headlights are the same. I checked my spare parts computer that I > bought from VW...
• Re: Intermittent - itermittent wipers with loss of headlights. Huh?
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 14:20:14 -0400
  At 09:08 AM 10/20/03 -0700, you wrote: >Volks, > > On start up wiper function is intermittent and headlights won't > function. Turn...
• Re: 82 w/square headlights
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Mon, 28 May 2007 18:03:29 -0400
  ...Monday, May 28, 2007 5:13 PM Subject: [VANAGON] 82 w/square headlights > Here's something you don't see very often: > > "1982 Vanagon...
• E code headlights
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 22:20:51 -0700
  Volks, I bought some e code rectangular headlights. The high beam light on the right is upside down in the metal frame. Anyone know...
• Replace Headlights?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  05 Feb 97 20:58:38 EST
  On the subject of improving headlights on the Vanagon... I seem to remember someone recommending replacing the lamps with Hellas. My 84 has Sylvania...
• Headlights: 2D1 types to Euro H4 types?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:32:31 -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...
• Hella H4/why such different prices?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 15:49:40 EDT
  I'm looking into getting Hella H4 headlights (7" round halogen lights that replace existing 7" round headlights). I see great price discrepancies 1...
• Re: square headlight grilles for sale
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 23:03:57 -0600
  Don't you need the buckets too? What's the going rate for rectangular h4 headlights (that fit), hmmm? Marshall Ruskin >In a message...
• OOPS Re: HELP HELP HELP Big Headlight Trouble
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 11:12:44 -0500
  ...It should be the switch and not the X relay, b/c the headlights don't run through the relay but direct from the...
• Halog Headlight Conversion Kit question
  Historical mailing list - Burdett, Jean-Pierre
  Fri, 17 Nov 2006 16:27:36 -0500
  ...Headlight Conversion Kit - Pair PAIR of H4 Halogen headlights, WITH bulbs. Direct replacement for your stock sealed-beam headlights, but with much better performance...