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• Re: Window Tinting
  Historical mailing list - Erik C Peterson
  Thu, 1 May 1997 10:38:47 -0700 (PDT)
  ...35% light transmittance. 20% This film is very dark, only allowing 20% of the light to pass through it. Limo tint can be anywhere...
• Interior 12V Replacement Lights
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Tue, 27 Feb 2001 21:26:38 -0500
  I purchased a replacement fluorescent light from Northern Arizona Wind & Sun about a year ago. They sell the brand "Thin-Lite" model #171 is...
• Re: window tint (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Sat, 8 Mar 2003 16:08:07 -0700
  ...I do have to point out that light does not "slow down." It loses energy, but the speed of light is a constant in...
• Re: fog lights
  Historical mailing list - TieDye
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 18:35:02 -0500
  I bought a set of Rally driving/fog lights at a local walmart, they were a bit pricier then some of the other sets...
• Re: Source for 12V LED interior lights?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 12 Aug 2004 21:22:18 -0500
  http://www.alfenterprises.com/led_lighting/ led_low_voltage_dc_lighting.htm Jim On Aug 12, 2004, at 7:03 PM, Tobin Copley wrote...
• Re: Rigging up spare Rear Defogger Switch to do other stuff
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 2 Apr 2020 15:40:30 -0700
  ...Notice the fog lights switch has indicator light recessed and fog light indicator protruding . They are visible in daylight, more so than I remembered...
• Re: E-codes w/ 9004 bulbs?
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 17:20:01 +0200
  Hi The only problem I�v experienced with the 90/130 bulbs is that they produce a little too much heat ! With lights as...
• Re: WARNING: SOUTH AFRICAN QUAD LIGHT GRILLES INCITE ROAD RAGE...
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 10:03:23 -0500
  ...BTW, the auxiliary lights you see in most factory setups are not driving lights, but FOG lights. Always makes me wonder why so many...
• Re: Hella style driving lamp, or else.
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 8 May 2007 18:36:41 -0700
  Ben, If you have an '85 and earlier van, get the e-code lights. I put them on my '84 Hershey and I'm...
• Re: Crazy BRIGHT(!!) reverse lights
  Historical mailing list - James Henry
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:39:01 -0400
  ...a fog light. yup. just find a good quality brand rectangular fog like (i recommend Cibie or Hella ... not Bosch (strange light pattern)). buy...
• Re: Need brake light warning unit
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Mon, 22 May 2017 16:14:01 +0000
  Sorry, I did not update yesterday, the light is working again, we are back to the light being stuck �on�. Thanks, Bryan Sent from...
• Re: aux back up light installed
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 1 Jun 2011 20:23:56 -0700
  the airplane light was in one of the other chrome housings (I have 4), I had a reg. utility lamp in the chrome housing...
• Just some annoyances..
  Historical mailing list - Gordon Mah
  Thu, 14 Jul 2016 10:21:39 -0700
  ...https://s19.postimg.org/mkaasgi1f/gearbox_lighting.jpg 2) Lights were acceptably dim in those 1989 days. Can this light be replaced with something...
• Re: Help me diagnose and fix no brake lights
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 8 Oct 2015 13:55:04 -0700
  First, short the two wires on each switch together and see if the lights go on. If not, it's likely wiring, if they...
• Re: Westy interior LEDs
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 12 Jul 2011 20:12:11 -0700
  Kim, I bought a set from VC too, and for some reason only bought a warm white for the "map light" above the glove...
• Re: lighting the fridge
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Sun, 18 Sep 1994 10:20:20 -0700 (PDT)
  ...lighting the fridge > > > Alistair Bell wrote:> > > > > > Some observations on fridge lighting... > > > > > > ...I have given up on looking for the pilot light through the little...
• South African grills?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 6 Jun 2007 22:12:17 -0700
  ...specific driving light that is sized to fill the second light holes in the SA grills? Or a 'flood light' style light for slow...
• Re: Fridge again....
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 5 Oct 2008 20:56:03 -0500
  On my 85, the light that comes on when the fridge is on is green, not amber. And it isn't a very reliable...
• Specialty light sought
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 6 May 2011 00:38:21 -0500
  I'm looking for a specialty light for my bench and desk. It needs to have a flex-neck about 18 inches or so...
• Re: Brake Lights Troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:44:11 -0500
  The brake lights are activated by two pressure switches on the master cylinder. Both have to fail to be a problem. Check bulbs/sockets...
• Re: running light out-break in wiring and question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Wilson
  Wed, 20 Nov 2002 08:00:48 -0800
  > If I were you (IIWY), I'd take out the light fixture > and > check the connections to the light (for > rust/corrosion and > for...
• Re: HiPo lights?
  Historical mailing list - James Cohen
  Fri, 24 Apr 1998 16:12:10 -0600
  ...The real prob is poor light distribution. The SAE rectangular lights just really suck. James
• Re: European Tail Lights
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 00:31:28 +0200
  ...Rainer, the bulb is the same 21w as the ones in the turn signals, brake lights and backup lights. The special chromed reflector inside...
• no dashboard lights
  Historical mailing list - A Abian
  Mon, 18 Feb 2002 15:33:51 -0800
  Hey folks, All of my dashboard lights are out, including the light for the radio. I checked the fuse, but it's fine, and...
• Auto running lights?
  Historical mailing list - River Clan
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 12:31:58 -0700
  ...we drive with our lights on almost all the time. Is there an easy mod to make the running lights turn off with the...
• Re: changing the light bulb behid the heater controls
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Fri, 28 Apr 2006 02:09:20 -0400
  ...www.weidefamily.net/vanagon/ go to Electric > Inside Lights and click on either of the two articles: Dash & Instrument Lights - Bulb and Socket Identification...
• Re: dead lighter
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 18:42:13 EDT
  I have a couple of new, VW dealer lighter sockets with lighter for $10 each. Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com...
• Re: Dash/rear lights kaput
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 6 Jan 2004 11:16:52 -0500
  >It seems that the dash lights (going out) act as an >indicator for a problem in the rear lighting of the >vehicle. Hmmmmm.........is...
• WTB Interior light for 1990
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 17 May 2005 16:41:31 -0700
  I would like to get a good working light for my Multivan. The one with the neon light in it. I have two of...
• brake light switch failure?
  Historical mailing list - shawn feller
  Tue, 16 May 2006 22:13:09 -0400
  What is the trend for this? My brake lights will not light unless considerable pressure is applied to the pedal. I'm assuming there...
• Re: Mounting SA Grille Inner Lights
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:39:15 -0700
  ...To position the lights, they have to be >> put >> in place, then the grille installed, the lights positioned, then the >> lights held in position...
• Re: 7" hella replacement lights for SA Grill with An Aftermarket HID 6000K kit, Will this work?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Thu, 4 Jun 2009 01:01:14 -0400
  I read a post from someone on the samba who took a projector light that I assume had HID in it from a Lexus...
• Re: water level indicator light
  Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
  Thu, 30 May 2002 17:11:12 -0700
  ...If you can make the yellow light light up by connecting to one of the others, then it's not the wire. If you...
• Re: Wiring of New Front Aux Lights - Question
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 4 Oct 2009 10:23:16 -0400
  ...So, if you turn off your parking lights, the aux lights will go out too. Now, put a switch between your "direct wire" from...
• Re: WARNING: SOUTH AFRICAN QUAD LIGHT GRILLES INCITE ROAD RAGE...
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 18:06:26 -0800
  ...I'd give you the finger too for driving with the driving lights on during low beam - these driving lights are HIGH BEAM only...
• Re: LED Backup Light Bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Fri, 29 May 2020 19:36:08 -0400
  ...LED Backup Light Bulbs Hello, Thanks for your comments. Dan: Your suggestion would allow about as much lighting as I would ever need. However...
• old beetle elec problem (longish)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 26 Oct 1998 19:48:47 EST
  ...When I pull it all the way out, dash (Speedo) light goes out, interior light out, parking lights out, no headlights. I've replaced...
• TRADE - Four light lower grille for South African lower grille?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 13 Jan 2004 17:04:00 -0800
  I don't want my fancy four light lower grille from my TriStar. I want a simple looking, no lights version of the South...
• Re: Battery and oil pressure lights acting wierd
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 9 May 2005 16:15:58 -0400
  Alternator light at high speeds? Check the belt. if it is shiney on the inside, it may be slipping. You also could be in...
• Re: Fog Light wire fire, help!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 08:08:39 -0800
  ...I pick up this actuator power off the parking > light circuit (which is fused via the factory) so that the fog lights can > only...
• which vans had the reat hatch dome light switch? HERES THE ANSWER....
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 11:42:55 EDT
  ...can anyone refute this theory? i think the campers didnt have the rear light switch because VW decided that people would be camping with...
• Re: TRADE - Four light lower grille for South African lower grille?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Jan 2004 20:42:59 EST
  ...Anyone > care to trade straight across? My grille is complete and all lights work. > The driving light lens on the driver side has a...
• Tail light stuffing
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Wed, 24 Sep 2003 08:35:49 -0700
  The stock tail lights on the Westy kind of give me the creeps... they just aren't very bright and when it's foggy...
• Re: Faulty brake light switches
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:11:42 -0600
  I replaced mine when people started telling me that my brake lights were permanently on. Jim On Tue, Nov 25, 2008 at 5:59...
• back up lights options
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 4 Jul 2018 12:17:51 -0400
  Hi listers, While trying to use the VW web site I landed on a rear back up light LED kit to install a light...
• Re: Lighting ideas for cargo area?
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 17:09:58 -0800
  I am going to add a Hella halogen gooseneck (18") map light to each side of the van in the rear (on the cream...
• Re: Brake light sensitivity
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 11:16:29 -0700
  Blake, The brake light switch works on brake fluid pressure in my '84 and there are actually two switches, one for each brake fluid...
• Re: Tail lamp upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 25 Jun 2002 21:25:11 +1200
  >The vanagon tail lights have a dead section, reserved for european rear fog >lights (21 watts). Mostly there are no bulb holders fitted there...
• Re: '86 Vanagon GL?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 15 Sep 2002 08:32:09 -0500
  ...any ideas? as simple as a fuse? > I don't remember if an 86 GL has single lights or dual lights like my 88...
• Re: Low-cost 12v fluorescent fixture at Home Depot
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Salicos
  Sun, 10 Apr 2005 16:19:50 -0800
  ...AmerTac > "12" Fluorescent Lite" > SKU# 7068673040 > > The light bulb is replaceable. I believe the light fixture was > merchandised in the light bulb section. > > Brian
• 3rd (center) Brake light for late model Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Tue, 14 Feb 2006 10:03:31 -0500
  I've often been worried about this, especially with the LOW and often dim tail lights. (add a film of Diesel soot and they...
• 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...
• Re: Flashing Coolant light when cell phone plug into cig lighter
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Fri, 19 Aug 2005 15:39:35 -0700
  ...Flashing Coolant light when cell phone plug into cig lighter This is a special feature built into all vanagons. It is a warning that...
• Backup lights not working
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 27 Sep 2013 10:01:30 -0500
  Neither of the backup lights on my 83 five-speed 2wd is working. I had a chance to pull the bulb out of the...
• lotsa light
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 16 Jun 95 20:59:26 CDT
  ...put the car in reverse, so the backup lights are working, and have someone stand directly behind the backup light ... they need to be...
• Re: Tail light #
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Sat, 1 Dec 2001 09:51:19 -0500
  Joe, you asked: <<...I need the small 12V 5W tail light. Does anyone have bulb or VW part number? >> I wanted brighter tail lights...
• Interior light sequence on 7 seater......
  Historical mailing list - Scott Stothers
  Tue, 28 Jun 2005 16:54:09 -0500
  Hi all, My drivers side interior light stays on when the drivers door is shut.So what is the sequence.... Should both the driver...
• Re: '56 Kombi Progress - Welding & New Parts
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Fri, 18 Nov 94 9:25:48 PST
  > > Yahoo! > > Been a good week for my bus! > > Tuesday I finally wrapped my mitts around a 3rd-brake-light engine > lid! YESS! I also...
• Re: Pzwo lower grille foglights NLA
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 18:32:52 +1300
  >Solitary fog lights (without main lights on) are purpose-function >lights. If it's foggy out, great. If it's not foggy out and...
• Re: Attaching Puck Lights to the PopTop Flock
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 18 Sep 2018 16:29:03 -0400
  Consider getting a Tom Buese shelf and attaching the light to the bottom. Then when the top goes up it lights up the van...