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• OEM Fog light switch w/ Hella 500's
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 13:26:03 -0500
  ...Connector tab marked (83a) - Output to front (primary) fog lights. Connector tab marked (83b) - Output to rear (secondary) fog lights (also turns on indicator...
• Re: No stop lights, no lighter, but interior works on '84
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 2 Jan 2006 16:53:10 -0500
  ...Also, discovered stop lights not working. Rear interior light >>does work. According to 1984 instruction manual, lighter, stop lights and >>interior lights are on...
• Re: Drivinlights
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Wed, 2 May 2001 20:33:57 -0400
  ...lights, leave the bumper and the lights loose so you can align them, tighten everything down, but don't overtighten the lights, you could...
• 1984 parting
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 13:54:37 -0700
  ...9 engine hanger 1.9 engine tin spare tire pan carpet seats vents windows door panels lights tail lights fuel tank doors hatch Darrel
• Fuse for Dash Lights.. Where?? '91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Thoresen
  Sun, 30 Dec 2001 12:11:59 -0800
  Hey I blew the fuse for my dash lights on my '91 vanagon... I looked at the fuse box but couldnt find the one...
• Re: Hella Driving Lights: Was:Bosch fog lights. No, no, no.
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Wed, 4 Dec 2002 12:38:45 -0800
  I just pricing from a friend on the Hella 500 kit, 76.00 at Discount Autoparts in Portland Oregon. I'm gonna go this...
• Re: Light buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 7 Mar 2005 08:33:19 -0800
  ...to remind you your lights are on. >Does the 84GL Vanagon have a buzzer for when you leave the lights on >and turn off...
• Re: Front four ways working, rear four ways dead
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 17 Aug 2006 08:10:07 -0400
  ...But other normal functions (brake lights, reverse lights, taillights) are working in back. Any ideas where to start? Bulbs, relay, or wiring? Is there...
• Re: Upgrading inner rounds on a SA grille
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 17 Dec 2006 22:43:30 EST
  In a message dated 12/17/06 10:39:45 PM Eastern Standard Time, inua@CHARTER.NET writes: > >> SA inner lights were the same...
• Re: Headlamp upgrades to brighter lights - night vision
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 14 Sep 2003 05:33:50 -0400
  ...No way >would I wany glow-worm US lights! I like to SEE where I'm going. >-- >Andrew Grebneff >Dunedin, New Zealand >64 (3...
• Re: Micro flashlight--just have to share this
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Sat, 22 Feb 2014 19:06:14 -0600
  ...So I went to the Wally World site and found three lights of interest, none for $2.00, but some very functional, and a...
• HEADLIGHTS on HOLIDAY!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Kraning
  Thu, 8 Jul 1999 21:08:20 EDT
  ...So after trying the dimmer lever a time er two, nothing happened, turned them off and back on and -waaalaaah...NO LIGHTS! But...the...
• Re: Strobing Reverse Lights -- bright light
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 30 Dec 1999 21:49:27 -0800
  ...Strobing Reverse Lights -- bright light > Illegal in my state, West Byrdginia. No flashing > whites, blues or greens to the rear. (No > flashing reds, blues...
• Re: Turn lights weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 14 Aug 2002 09:27:28 -0500
  Thomas Wilsher wrote: > > I am having a strange problem with my turn lights. > - With the headlights off, turn lights are working fine (i.e...
• Driving Lights - Brand & Model Recommendations from what you have?
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Sun, 22 Jan 2006 22:12:15 -0500
  I know you have heard it before, but quickly I am looking to install Square �Driving Lights� to aid the standard lights. FYI, I...
• Running Lights Dark
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Tue, 21 Aug 2018 18:21:57 -0700
  ...Here is the current status of the patient: - Headlights work. - Running lights do not at either switch setting. - Dashboard lights also do not work...
• Re: Two warning lights come on TOGETHER
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 23 Aug 2005 10:53:35 EDT
  In a message dated 8/23/05 9:09:37 AM, eduntz@HOTMAIL.COM writes: << I can troubleshoot for the alt and Oxy lights...
• Re: help with mounting driving lights on 84 GL /w metal bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 7 Oct 2001 22:43:14 -0500
  ...help with mounting driving lights on 84 GL /w metal bumpers bought some driving lights, so that the road in front of me might...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: HID Lights
  Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
  Tue, 20 Dec 2005 16:44:00 -0800
  ...Design a set of recessed aux lights > in the front face of the upper westy luggage tray, maybe power flip > out so when not...
• Re: Starting Issue - Ran for 3hrs, shut off engine, lights fully on, interior lights on, but would not start.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 7 Sep 2006 01:03:17 -0400
  ...Not a sound. > > I checked to see if the exterior lights were working and they were, then I > checked the interior lights � worked, stereo...
• Re: Headlight upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 22 Jan 2016 21:57:19 -0500
  Sorry, that was supposed to "fog" lights. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Dennis Haynes...
• Re: Vendors for E-code OEM Vanagon Low-beams
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 07:22:37 -0800
  These lights are all a direct fit on North Americian vans. I'll get 6+ pricing today. At 22:49 18/01/1999 -0800...
• Recent improvements: Red Line Gear oil andAuxiliary light solution
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 21:50:43 -0800
  ...The auxiliary lights really are bright million candlepower lights. Bright as daylight! http://members.home.net/holisticdream/temporary.htm I thought this progress report...
• Re: Bosch fog lights. No, no, no.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 4 Dec 2002 18:23:45 -0800
  Guys? what's wrong with Bosch pilot fog lights? You'd like mine, brand new, and I liked the price-$11.00. I found...
• Re: E-Code Headlights
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 11 Dec 2008 06:52:01 -0800
  Just because a light is halogen, doesn't mean that it is an e-code light!� The sealed beam POS lights that were in...
• Re: SA Grill Help
  Historical mailing list - James Cohen
  Fri, 11 Dec 1998 13:21:03 -0500
  ...But then again, I had a set of Hella fogs and driving lights bolted to the bumper before that! But, the full size Hella...
• third brake light delight
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 6 Dec 2001 18:59:17 -0800
  ...Now, I only wish I could find amber LED lights so that I could install them on the top left and right for up...
• Re: Electrical Circuit Instrument Cluster 85 Vanagon Help
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:26:24 -0800
  I checked in my notes; GY/BL - clock, instrument lights in #1 position of the long connector. The brown wire there is the ground...
• Re: Rear lights questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 8 Dec 2010 12:22:22 -0800
  ...Rear lights questions Two questions about rear lights: (1) Is it possible to install a high-mounted third brake light? (2) Is it possible...
• Re: dim headlights
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Wed, 11 Aug 1999 10:16:11 -0400
  ...It includes a grille and driving lights to mount inboard of the regular headlamps. When you couple the driving lights with the round e...
• Re: round > square headlight conversion
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 12:00:17 EDT
  In a message dated 6/4/03 7:25:37 AM Eastern Daylight Time, vw4x4@FYI.NET writes: > > ITs not the lights. Its the...
• Headlight bulb upgrades - which bulbs are best? Brands? Color?
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Mon, 19 Dec 2005 23:10:49 -0500
  ...I just bought a headlamp upgrade kit and want to install more powerful bulbs for the front lights. What do you recommend as far...
• PIAA Lights
  Historical mailing list - Chris Pittack
  Thu, 24 Jul 1997 08:27:48 -0700
  Hey ya-all! I see all these people out there with these PIAA lights....anybody have them? Do you like them? What makes them...
• Re: Logo Lights
  Historical mailing list - Blaine Bachman
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 12:55:18 EDT
  ...Any further info? BTW, noted that they have several unique items for sale including clear front turn signals and tail lights with the fog...
• Third brake lights (tack-free)
  Historical mailing list - Ron 'Coyote' Lussier
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 11:54:32 -0700
  ...The concensus seems to be that the brake lights I mentioned earlier are tacky, tacky, tacky! :-( So, what solution are people recommending for adding...
• two red lights aren't on at start
  Historical mailing list - MOST,DAVID
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 15:57:47 -0800
  What does it mean if the two red dash lights that normally stay on when starting (until the engine is revved) aren't coming...
• 1984 parting out
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Wed, 4 Apr 2001 19:48:58 -0700
  ...9 engine hanger 1.9 engine tin spare tire pan carpet seats vents windows door panels lights tail lights fuel tank doors hatch Darrel
• Tach won't work with the head lights on
  Historical mailing list - Ken Nelson
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 21:13:10 -0500
  ...Turn the head lights off and all the gauges come back to life. Any ideas? Ken Nelson
• Northern Lights Tonigh may be big!!!
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 17 Aug 2001 15:33:29 -0700
  ...possibly northern lights tonight!!!!! http://solar.sec.noaa.gov/rt_plots/kp_3d.html back to friday work M Matthew Pollard "Racing with the...
• DC party lights
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Sun, 3 Apr 2005 20:00:28 -0400
  I'm looking to get a string of party lights to hand from my awning. I've seen some that have a DC plug...
• Re: Back-up lights
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 12:38:53 -0700
  ...see, you buy TWO kits of fog lights (four individual fog lights, plus relays). put two of the lights on the front bumper, put...
• Re: Help me diagnose and fix no brake lights
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 9 Oct 2015 17:23:11 +0000
  ...No brake lights. > When the connectors are jumpered (the two opposing positions) both brake > lights come on. Getting power to them obviously. What else...
• Re: Pzwo lower grille foglights NLA
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Mon, 19 Dec 2005 13:07:22 -0800
  ...Pzwo lower grille foglights NLA > Solitary fog lights (without main lights on) are purpose-function lights. If it's foggy out, great. If it...
• Projekt Zwo foglite setup, and South African quad driving light grille
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 11:55:44 -0400
  ...the inner lights set up? Does the grille come with brackets or lights? What did you use for the inner lights? 4) I assume...
• Projekt Zwo foglite setup, and South African quad driving light grille
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Michael Gronski
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 11:54:49 -0400
  ...the inner lights set up? Does the grille come with brackets or lights? What did you use for the inner lights? 4) I assume...
• Re: Any Canadian Van owners want Euro lights for $300?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 21 Feb 2009 18:31:33 -0800
  ...Apparently when you import a vehicle into the > US and you replace the lights with DOT lights > you have to get rid of the...
• Re: AC etc for AUDI Swap/H4+lens/reflectors
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 01:25:49 -0800
  ...These are new, smeared in cosmolene, 12" diameter, 12vdc >mercury-vapor, 4.3MCP search lights which are guaranteed to totally >blind folks who are...
• Re: Bumper Corner Cap
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 30 Mar 2013 06:34:50 -0400
  ...You know that if you have an aftermarket cruise control that is connected to the brake lights then it will stop working when you...
• Some electrical problems solved and LED running lights installed
  Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
  Tue, 11 May 2010 21:52:53 -0700
  ...I know there is a short in the rear end for the right hand side light assembly, but I've got the running lights...
• Re: Head lights
  Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 11:07:45 -0800
  ...Head lights Not mine, but speaks authoritatively on the topic. http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/relays/relays.html Good luck, make sure you take...
• Re: Euro Lights don't blind!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 15 Nov 1999 15:25:32 +0100
  ...wrote: > I am sorry that I ever even suggested that European lights blind on coming > drivers. This is not what I meant to say...
• Re: Lighting ideas for cargo area?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 21:00:07 -0500
  At 08:53 PM 1/25/2001, Dave Baker wrote: >.....And also on the subject of lights -- My instrument lights are >exceedingly dim. When...
• Re: Combo Driving and Fog Light Hookup
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 3 May 2001 11:04:43 -0700
  ...Combo Driving and Fog Light Hookup > I have a set of Bosch lights, one is a high powered driving light and the > other is...
• Re: Wont start
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 26 Nov 2012 08:56:04 -0800
  ...Interior lights no change. b) Interior lights go out. b) There's a click but lights don't dim abnormally c) There's a...
• Re: Friday privilege
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Fri, 28 Jul 2023 15:47:20 -0400
  ...My info came from https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-safety/brake-lights-can-fail-to-provide-fair-warning-on-some-evs-a9533519285/#:~:text...
• Quad Round Head Lights on SA Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Dec 96 17:53:40 -0800
  ...the '85 has the two round lights) in the grill to mount off road Baha type lights to augment my high beams. This would...
• Re: FOG LIGHTS......if I use the brackets from Fast Forward.......whi ch fog lamps are reccommended......porsche 911?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Thu, 25 Apr 2002 07:15:57 -0400
  ...FOG LIGHTS......if I use the brackets from Fast Forward.......whi ch fog lamps are reccommended......porsche 911? > Since I've decided on getting...
• Re: Adding New Interior Lights
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 18 Jun 2003 22:08:32 -0700
  ...Any = suggestions?=20 I recently saw Larry Roadhaus's LED track lights that were really nice. = Another Westy owner had several small fluorescent lights...
• Re: 12 volt X-Mas Lights!?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 22 Dec 2007 00:13:59 -0500
  Might be easier to use an inverter and a standard 110VAC set of lights... Allan On Dec 22, 2007, at 12:01 AM, honemastert...
• paging those who asked for the SA Grills and lights
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 00:12:37 EDT
  ...Several folks asked me to get SA grills and lights from my parts guy in SF. This was for $280. Two of the grills...