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• WTB: Headlight assy for '86 and up
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 14:31:34 -0500
  Hello all!! I am seeking a headlight assembly for the late (four headlight) Vanagon. I need the metal mounting bracket and the two INNER...
• Re: Syncro Doka on eBay - VIN?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 22 Mar 2006 15:29:07 -0800
  In some parts of the world (Spain for instance), rectangular headlights were optional, the single round headlight was the stock setup even in 1990...
• Re: GoWesty Headlight Relay Question/Problem
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 10 May 2006 09:30:28 -0400
  ...In normal >headlight mode, all is fine in the Vanagon lighting universe... > >Any ideas folks? > >R. >-- >The best way to make your dreams come...
• headlight relay - diagrams etc
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 15 Nov 2010 13:31:13 -0800
  ...http://www.vanagon.com/info/articles/upgrades/headlight-relay/index.htm alistair
• Re: NEW: Plexi Headlight Covers, Vanagon/Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Dave Richards
  Wed, 13 Aug 1997 19:27:39 -0400
  Dan, what's a ventwing? Dave wr3i 97 evc Dan Herbert wrote: > Ron: > > Can your supplier of headlight covers also source "ventwings" or air...
• High Beam #
  Historical mailing list - Joel Sell
  Sun, 2 Dec 2001 07:13:21 -0800
  ...The inner headlights (I have the square ones), the ones that only come on when you switch on the high beams, what part # are...
• Re: LED Headlight bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 3 Jul 2015 19:49:49 -0400
  ...OPT7-Headlight-Bulbs-Arc-Glass%2599-Clear/dp/B00VNBDWPK/ref=sr_1_1?&ie=UTF8&qid=1435942694&sr=8-1&keywords=led+headlights > > >> Patti...
• Re: headlights
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sat, 6 Nov 1999 20:48:11 -0500
  ...headlights Ahhh, I believe the H4 headlights that come stock on 86+ vanagons in Europe are made by Hella (not Bosch)... I have a...
• Re: Headlight's won't come on (relay bad?)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 9 Feb 2010 21:40:00 -0500
  ...This is either a bad contact on the ignition switch or the headlight switch. The hi-low beams are actually controlled by contacts on...
• Re: Sylvania 9004 CB headlight bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 23 May 2000 20:53:49 -0700
  > Dim is another question -- the stock wiring could use some beefing up, and > the headlight switch itself would be a lot happier driving a...
• Re: Upgardes I'm considering for my 1985 1/2 Camper
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sun, 15 May 2005 03:18:04 EDT
  ...Going from round headlights to square headlights is a downgrade. Round headlights give you more options and more affordable options for upgrading visibility. The...
• Re: Headlight Warning Buzzer??
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 22:57:28 +0200
  ...The headlights are turned off by the > ignition key switch but, the running lights stay on and drain the battery:( I > am used to...
• Re: Antenna and headlights
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 6 Jun 2023 09:54:11 -0600
  ...My copy > of Bentley, which supposedly covers everything from 1980-1991, doesn't even show the > inner headlights. So is changing out the headlights...
• Re: Headlight Operation
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 10 Apr 2014 23:30:35 -0600
  ...Maybe the US market square headlights were different. >> >> (On a side note, the low beams on our 2003 Toyota Matrix stay on when the...
• Re: Sylvania 9004 CB headlight bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 24 May 2000 11:03:33 +1200
  ...The >solution is to scrap your stock hi/low beams and convert to E-Code >headlights. I have heard that the problem with dim...
• Re: Is there a tool for safely taking apart headlight assemblies?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 08:08:34 -0500
  ...Is there a tool for safely taking apart headlight assemblies? > They must have some sort of 3-prong tool to take these headlights > apart...
• Re: Headlights out
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 28 Nov 2012 07:50:27 -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: '91 Westy - Yikes, lights! NOT(ALWAYS carry a spare headlight switch)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 16 Sep 2001 05:08:11 EDT
  ...my > headlights go out periodically on long trips. I'll go into a gas station to > fill and turn things on and only get...
• Re: SA Headlight Help Needed
  Historical mailing list - Mike Allen
  Tue, 4 Feb 2003 18:57:27 -0800
  I just installed a SA round headlight kit on my 86 weekender. The install is really pretty easy. You will need to go to...
• Re: headlights with relay setup are inop
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 21 Jul 2013 19:56:45 -0400
  At 05:31 PM 7/21/2013, JRodgers wrote: >How did the thread "Headlights with relay setup are inop" suddenly >become "How easy is...
• Re: QUAD ROUND HEADLITE GRILLES
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Thu, 23 Apr 1998 02:29:38 EDT
  Not only would vanagon owners be interested in those headlights, but consider possibly new factory add-ons from the SA factory. What dose the...
• headlights 101
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Tue, 19 May 1998 07:31:25 +0000
  ...Here's an excellent description of headlights, E-code, etc. Very well described for those interested in lighting for your vehicles. http://lighting.mbz...
• Headlight buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Geoff Wilke
  Sat, 9 Sep 2000 21:31:48 -0700
  I like the idea of driving with my headlights on, however sometimes I forget to turn them off during the daylight hours. Does anyone...
• Temp guage and Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Scott Sullivan
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 13:04:24 -0700
  When I turn on my headlights my temperature guage goes down a bit. I don't remember that happening before. Any suggestions on the...
• Re: Headlight Switch Vendor
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 23:24:39 EST
  ...the bus boys and gowesty catalogs and didn't see any headlight > switches. Anyone know who sells them or is this a dealer item...
• Upgrade T3 to H4 headlights?
  Historical mailing list - Andersen
  Mon, 14 Aug 2006 07:21:30 +0200
  Hi, Lucky me - got myself a set of round H4 headlights for the T3 :-) I remember something about not just plug and play - since...
• Re: Headlight upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 15 Jan 2016 22:30:07 -0500
  ...Our headlights simply need to be replaced. If this is not a complete lamp I will be a bit disappointed. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: Rewiring for Xenon lights
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 6 Nov 2006 13:10:08 -0900
  ...That was only because the wife tapped the rear of a Land Rover and its bumper was at headlight level on the Audi. Mark...
• Front Headlights out again?
  Historical mailing list - Rick Reid
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 15:14:11 GMT
  ...when I left the shop all the gages and the front headlights did not work, when I went back the mechanic fixed them ( he...
• Re: re- intermittent headlight failure
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Wed, 1 Dec 1999 21:10:52 -0500
  ...The wheel has to come off but after > that it is quite easy. > > Martin > > >>>I'm continuing to struggle with my headlights going out...
• Re: Headlight Switch
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:02:56 -0800
  ...Headlight Switch The dimmer function of the headlight switch on my son's '91 Westy failed, taking out all the dash lights.� Does anyone...
• Re: Dang driver lowbeam and front driver turnsignal
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 1 Jan 2017 20:19:43 -0800
  ...Besides changing parts did you consider using a meter? Each headlight high and low bam does have its own fuse, yes 4 fuses for...
• [Fwd: yellow headlights]
  Historical mailing list - Ed Gurney
  Mon, 23 Jun 1997 13:08:23 -0400
  ...of Motor Vehicles and the person > there said that all headlight lenses must be clear. Yellow lenses are > illegal. Even if you shipped a...
• Re: 91 Headlight Upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 17 Jan 2018 15:14:59 -0800
  ...91 Headlight Upgrade > > Folks: > I'm about to embark on the upgrade of the 1991 square 9004 headlights to > the early vanagon H4 round...
• Headlight Alternatives for 89 Carat
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Fri, 17 Oct 2003 14:28:14 -0400
  ...I have now owned my Blue 89 Auto Carat for 3 months and now realize the headlights are the worst ever. What are the...
• Re: Hey, it's awful dark out there tonight....
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 9 Jul 2008 05:22:29 -0500
  ...Can you explain? Also, noticed that if I leave the headlights on and take out the key, headlights go off and the side markers...
• Re: 87 vanagon headlight bushing
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 16:28:22 -0700
  ...87 vanagon headlight bushing >Date: Sun, 9 Feb 2003 19:45:09 +0100 > >They are the headlight beam adjusters, and they are replaceable... and...
• Re: South African quad driving light grille (I'VE GOT 'EM)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 12:51:12 -0400
  ...The inner lights will come on with your headlights. Part # 1495. The following options are also available: H4 headlights (pair), $34.95. These can...
• Re: Headlight Unit Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 19:48:35 +0100
  Hi all, I was pushing my drivers side headlight assembly in today, after successfully rewiring everything with fat wire, and juicy relays... and of...
• Re: Square Headlight Uprgade? Round, Square, Lighting Relays . . .
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Fri, 26 Dec 2003 18:51:21 +0000
  ...Square Headlight Uprgade? Round, Square, Lighting Relays . . . >Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2003 12:48:48 EST > >In a message dated 12/24/03 2...
• Re: Is there a tool for safely taking apart headlight assemblies?
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hill
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 17:32:32 -0600
  ...Is there a tool for safely taking apart headlight assemblies? > > They must have some sort of 3-prong tool to take these headlights > apart...
• Re: e-code headlights- possible to replace just one lamp?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 4 Apr 2008 10:51:06 -0700
  ...E Code Headlights You can (or could a few months ago) get them from your VW dealer. A post from some months ago: OK...
• Re: E-Code Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:57:11 -0700
  ...Halogen hi/lo headlight refelectors have small holes below the main bulb hole. None of my cars have has parking lights in the headlights...
• Re: no wipers, no blower motor, no headlights, no radio, no idea...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Mon, 23 Sep 2013 21:15:39 -0400
  ...Wilmington, NC >> >> The wipers, blower motor, headlights and radio are a no go. >> >> But...When I turn on the high beams, everything works. >> >> I...
• Re: Headlight Alarm
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:04:55 -0700
  ...http://www.shoebox-electronix.com/id53.html > > Jim makes headlight alarms and DigiJet and DigiFant ECU monitor kits. > > The alarm looks to be just...
• Light switches
  Historical mailing list - A & C Grobey
  Mon, 15 Nov 1999 21:13:24 -0800
  My headlights have been giving me problems lately where they turn off while driving on a bumpy road. They also sometimes do not turn...
• 85 SQUARE HEADLIGHTS
  Historical mailing list - tod gusman
  Sat, 20 Jan 2001 06:12:36 -0500
  ...I REALLY LIKE THE LOOK OF THE SQUARE HEADLIGHTS ON MY DOVE BLUE 85 GL IT LOOKS JUST LIKE AN 86. THE BENTYLY BOOK...
• HELP...Horn/Blinker/Headlight problem
  Historical mailing list - John Wallace
  Sat, 25 Dec 2004 14:33:47 -0500
  I was about to leave the x-mas eve family gathering last night and had NO headlights. Improvised by lodging a piece of plastic...
• Re: Low Beams out, Where to Look?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 26 Nov 2004 10:19:14 -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...
• Re: best headlight replacements?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 17:39:42 -0700
  ...best headlight replacements? > My headlights are old and sad. I see lot's of different replacement > options from the list vendors. What do people...
• Re: need 2 headlight lens for 1990 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 6 Dec 2008 11:13:03 -0800
  ...need 2 headlight lens for 1990 vanagon > Hi, I need 2 headlight lens for 1990 vanagon. Anyone can help? dj > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > + To unsubscribe from the...
• Re: Headlight wiring for 80/100 bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 15 May 2010 08:05:34 -0700
  ...By upgrading the headlights to 100 W bulbs you will brake the law and destroy your lights. I hope most of listees will support...
• FRIDAY OT - Headlight aimage
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:37:56 -0500
  Next time you're at a car dealer or a car service center please ask them about their procedures to aim headlights. You may...
• Headlight covers, square headlamp Vanagon's
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Wed, 3 Sep 1997 22:49:56 -0700
  Does anyone have knowledge as to where I could purchase a set of wire or Lexan headlight covers for the square headlamps on an...
• Re: more bulbs...
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 01:09:42 +0100
  Davidson wrote: > Since we're on the subject of dash lighting... > Does anyone know if there are supposed to be lights at... > The headlight...
• Re: Using American engines for Vanagon swap - why the heck not?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Fri, 22 Mar 2002 10:35:57 -0800
  To an airplane, the Vanagon headlights might actually appear to be dimmer than the background ambient light. At least the later model ones. >lane...
• Intermittent - itermittent wipers with loss of headlights. Huh?
  Historical mailing list - allan harris
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 09:08:35 -0700
  Volks, On start up wiper function is intermittent and headlights won't function. Turn vehicle off and restart and all works well. What is...
• Re: Strange Idea about retrofitting early Headlight Switch onto late model Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - forum email
  Thu, 16 May 2013 17:17:50 -0400
  ...I think if you had the old, bad late headlight > switch, and a new early headlight switch, you could probably, just pop the > rear...
• Re: Headlight Alignment
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 13:28:48 -0600
  ...2 191 941 297 Headlight mounting hardware 2 255 941 141 C Headlight mounting hardware 2 255 941 133 Headlight mounting hardware Not sure...
• Re: Wanted: Round Headlight Grill
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:44:22 -0700
  Hi Marco, I've not seen any responses to this, but I have an '85 round headlight grille sitting on a shelf that you...