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• Re: front aux. lights-clearance issue ???
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Fri, 11 Jan 2002 06:14:17 -0600
  ...http://neksiwel.20m.com/custom.html My high beams are fantastic... Mark Ingalls 85 GL 75 Beetle _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer...
• Re: High Beam Indicator-Ya Gotta Be Kidding Me!!!
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 19 May 2003 09:18:52 -0400
  On Mon, 19 May 2003, David Beierl wrote: > Um..actually the ALT LED can't carry enough current so they paralleled it > with a...
• Re: dim headlights
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Arbaugh
  Wed, 11 Aug 1999 16:47:09 -0700
  ...Even just replacing your regular sealed beams with H4's, using standard wattage bulbs, might make a difference because of the beam pattern the...
• Re: no start -(
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  11 Dec 1995 11:03:53 -0800
  ...the alternator/regulator is with the engine running and high beam headlights and high blower heater fan on, check the voltage at the battery...
• Re: Defroster questions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 10 Mar 2023 14:22:43 -0500
  ...Beam > 4 8 Amp (White) Right Low Beam > 5 10 Amp (Green) Left High Beam & Indicator Light > 6 10 Amp (Green) Right High Beam...
• Re: head lamp relay upgrade
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 28 Mar 2004 16:11:56 -0800
  ...I also own an 87 Syncro and the headlight wires are white for high beams and yellow for low beams, just like Frank says...
• Re: GoWesty's headlight upgrade kit
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 5 Nov 2007 17:35:14 -0800
  ...proof 30A relays behind the > grille one for low beam, one for high beam and one for my rallye > lights. I used the original...
• FW: E-code lights/SA grille
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 10:54:59 -0400
  ...grilles have a set of inner high beams in addition to the 7" round outer low/high combo lights found on the pre 86...
• Re: WARNING: SOUTH AFRICAN QUAD LIGHT GRILLES INCITE ROAD RAGE...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Sheflo
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 08:40:53 -0800
  ...Four high beams is NOT overkill for high speed driving, take a look and almost any rally car or for any regular four headlight...
• Re: Headlight relay kits
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 22 Jan 2016 07:46:53 -0500
  ...For the headlites, two relays are needed, one for the high beams and one for the low. Dual socket assemblys are available. Some provision...
• Re: Headlight Turn Signal wiring weirdness
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 17 Aug 2012 22:33:34 -0400
  ...Headlights on and burning (and any difference high/low beam). Yrs, d
• head light upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 21:32:00 -0000
  ...I used them since 1987 on long stretches as high beam lights. Can anyone tell me about the way I can upgrade lights on...
• Re: Brights & lights
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 2 Dec 2006 15:43:00 -0800
  The outer lamps have high and low beams, so they switch up as the inners come on. On 12/2/06, J Westy <rbluewesty...
• Re: clock
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:52:59 -0400
  ...84 Westy Wolfie, with a bad Printed Circuit Foil, causing my high-beam indicator to mal-function... -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 17:29:47 -0800
  ...In all I think I was "able" to use the high beams 4 > times. > Even with y original lights, messed up lenses and all...
• Re: Headlights out
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 28 Nov 2012 14:14:35 -0800
  ...Do the high beams come on when you pull the stalk back ? ( engine off, igntion off ) .. if it's 'the classic failure' that happens...
• Re: H-4 lights
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Mon, 3 May 1999 13:09:49 -0700
  ...sidewalk. > > I have updated my lights on BMW's with 100w high beams, and they are > unreal. You can feel the heat generated standing...
• Re: High beam dash bulb
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 28 Apr 2015 15:39:08 -0400
  ...If it is not, then you have to find the high-resistance point in your panel or the wiring to it. Yrs, d At...
• Re: Headlight Adjusters and Parts CD
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sun, 8 Oct 2000 23:00:11 EDT
  From ETKA illustration #138-05 for an 87 Vanagon The adjuster for the high beam is 255 941 141B The horizontal adjuster for the...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - James S. Cohen
  Fri, 30 Nov 2001 18:09:07 -0500
  ...One for low beam and one for high beam. This allows you to use higher gauge wire and run it directly to the batter...
• 87 now has round eyes
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sun, 4 Aug 1996 11:56:44 -0700
  ...Installed Hella H4 lights, now I can see those possums in the road with my low beams. Dramatic improvement in nighttime driveability, I think...
• Re: AC etc for AUDI Swap/H4+lens/reflectors
  Historical mailing list - George Chapman
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 23:56:48 -0800
  ...Is there an available E-Code, > replaceable bulb, high/low beam, rectangular headlamp that > can be used to replace the existing DOT rectangular > headlamp...
• Re: higher power low beams
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 21:09:04 EST
  ...The switch will now only carry enough current to operate the relays instead of the 19 amps of high beam current. >NONE of the...
• Christmas post and general posts
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 25 Dec 2020 11:13:14 -0500
  ...don't work on high or low beam, however when I operate the lever to switch to high beam they flash on momentarily then...
• Re: Headlight Upgrade: New Circuit and Switch?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:24:03 -0800
  ...One for low beams, one for high beams. Mount them above the glovebox. Control them with a leads from the existing low and high...
• cycling idle with accessory load
  Historical mailing list - Jeff and Deb
  Fri, 24 Nov 2000 23:33:56 -0800
  I noticed, that when at idle, at operating temp, that loading on electrical accessories such as high beams, and/or front and rear fans...
• Re: HID kit on eBay
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 3 Mar 2009 14:25:45 -0800
  ...HID kits on the high beams work pretty good! David Marshall VW Adventure Driver and BMW Adventure Rider http://www.hasenwerk.ca On Tue...
• Re: I fried something (front heater blower)
  Historical mailing list - jim&kim
  Sun, 2 Dec 2001 23:10:57 -0800
  ...As this happens, I notice that my high beam\low beam > >switch on the headlites no longer changes the brightness of the lights. I...
• Re: square headlight upgrade kit
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Sun, 10 Jan 1999 12:18:28 EST
  ...The low beams are fantastic compared to > the old turkeys, and high beam is better too. I've had euro beams on all > cars...
• Re: Vanagon grilles and lights/SA Square lights?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 12:59:05 EST
  ...Wouldn't using a relay with a higher wattage bulb spare the headlight switch from the extra current needed for the higher wattage bulbs...
• Re: Loss of head lights, wipers and rear heater blower
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 25 Dec 2013 10:08:33 -0600
  ...I pulled over and tried the high beams and they came on, as did the wipers and blower. As long as I hold onto...
• Low beam bulb retainer ring
  Historical mailing list - Andrew R.
  Thu, 20 Mar 2014 19:51:27 -0700
  ...listed at any of our vendors and dang if $15 seems high. Cracked my original, found a used one for a buck (joy joy...
• 1988 GL - Headlights out - need wiring diagrams
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 28 Dec 2012 10:16:18 -0600
  ...So now two switches - neither work, AND now neither give the characteristic high beam flash when the dimmer stalk is activated. Since I moved...
• 3rd eye
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 13 Apr 2007 19:22:17 -0400
  ...To pass muster in so many states, I guess it would need to be a low beam only (and turn off if the highbeams...
• Re: ya say ya can't see at night? blind as a bat??
  Historical mailing list - James Cohen
  Mon, 4 Nov 1996 11:34:04 -0800
  >You can get higher-wattage bulbs for the rectangular lights but you won't >get much benefit from them unless you wire them directly...
• Re: GoWesty Headlight Relay Question/Problem
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 10 May 2006 09:30:28 -0400
  ...the new bulbs, when I switch to high-beams the >passenger side goes totally off (no highs, no lows). In normal >headlight mode, all...
• Re: Headlight Upgrade Double Check (fuses)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:51:30 -0700
  ...High beams with AC or both heater fans and then the radiator > fan can result in overloading the alternator. You may now need to...
• Re: SA inner lights - how bright?/Rheins for Sunburst
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 19:44:37 -0900
  ...You'll have to control them with a relay, and I recommend using the high beam circuit to trigger the relay, as these lights...
• Re: [FIX]Wiring up your SA Grill (or just upgrading your wiring to use relays)
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 12:34:00 -0700
  ...Low beams 2. High beams 3. Inner aux. driving lamps Each of these circuits requires a relay, which needs to be controlled by a...
• Re: '88 headlight upgrade options?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:55:38 -0400
  ...The high beams are very good, so I > could > just drive around like the typical SUV driver and leave them on all > the time...
• Re: Scirocco lights vs Vanagon lights
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 23:10:56 -0400
  ...The only clear benefit to a 4 bulb system is you could wire for all 4 on during high beam operation. Not worth the...
• Re: Electrical Gremlin Back
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 24 Jun 2018 19:54:59 -0400
  > > I added the GoWesty SA kit, the one with the 4 headlight grill, not the > high power kit, which did not come with additional...
• Re: headlight on, no turn signals; parking lights on, fast turn signals
  Historical mailing list - Brian Keese
  Sat, 9 Feb 2013 11:26:33 -0500
  ...When I turn the headlights on all the > way, the turn signals don't work at all and the high beam indicator on the...
• Re: High beam indicator ... is a Blue light bulb
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 5 Jun 2003 00:39:34 EDT
  In a message dated 6/4/03 11:30:16 PM, joel_cort@YAHOO.COM writes: << After finding out that outrageous price I headed...
• Re: Hella E-Codes vs. Vision Plus?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 2 Dec 2008 07:44:36 -0500
  ...For high wattage bulbs you want e-codes or you'll blind oncoming traffic with the scattered DOT low beams. On 12/1/08...
• Re: High beam dash bulb
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 28 Apr 2015 22:55:28 -0700
  Yes of course, the turn signals. Was it really delta six that made the electric panel on sink? Alistair > On Apr 28, 2015, at...
• Re: '86 Headlight replacment?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Mar 1997 12:22:44 -0500 (EST)
  ...it made a big difference, I also changed to 130w h3 bulbs in my high beams. They are like flame throwers. In regard to...
• Re: halogen wisdom please
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Jan 1997 15:51:19 +0200
  ...I'm sure the case will be melted soon by using the high wattage bulbs. Helmut '80 Camper
• Was: Darn nothing to do; now headlight relays
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 18 Aug 2002 23:18:29 -0600
  Kim wrote: "Crafting up relays and a new wiring circuit for the headlights, high beams and fog lamps for both Vanagons." I'll be...
• Rectangular front grille, headlights, and extra bright bulbs for sale
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 21 Jun 2005 13:34:03 -0400
  ...Also Hella 100/80 watt 9004 halogen headlamp bulbs and Hella 100 watt halogen bulbs for the inner square high beams. $30 for the...
• Re: Square Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 17 May 1998 11:22:25 -0700
  ...Can anyone tell me which VW model that was? > >Thanks ************************************************** The square High Beam Assemblies (H3 Bulb Style) from any 82-88 Scirocco are...
• Fiat Lux* - Xmas wish follow up
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Sat, 9 Jan 1999 22:26:25 -0800
  ...Current stock hi-beam is perfectly good. 3. Replace low beam bulb with higher wattage type. Well, I hear all your comments and cautions...
• on fog and driving lights
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Preiss
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 12:10:39 -0800
  ...Lights mounted high illuminate the fog and you look at a white wall. And because of that, low beams should be off when the...
• Re: Birthdays and Busses
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 4 Jul 2018 11:53:57 -0400
  ...Mount two relays behind the grill, as near to the headlights as possible, one for low beams, one for high beams. Use the 12V...
• Re: Headlight upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 15 Jan 2016 22:30:07 -0500
  ...Some don't even have high-low beam capability. Still, with worn out reflectors and sand blasted lenses bulbs are not the issue. Our...
• Re: LEDs for idiot lghts and temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - john clark
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 15:15:53 -0600
  ...The beam width seems to vary form about 15% (very narrow) to 45~55% (pretty wide). I found the higher mcd and narrow beam...
• 9-gauge instrument cluster finished!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Thoma
  Sat, 16 Oct 2004 15:01:12 -0700
  ...In addition I have high intensity LED idiot lights for oil pressure, alternator, and water level, along with turn signal and high beam indicators...
• Re: Two Questions - headlight improvements / automatic tranny?
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 16:22:33 -0700
  ...During a trip to the Grand Canyon not long ago I ran the high beams continuously for several hours. The added electrical load smoked...
• Re: No headlights
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 18 Dec 2014 08:54:47 -0800
  ...That lets both the high and low beam > voltages feed back to the high beam indicator, lighting it in both > cases. I like to...
• Re: Some Light Conversation
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 13 Mar 2001 20:17:26 -0800
  ...You should have relays in at least the high beam if you are running more than 200W combined high beam. Good news is Audi...