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  • Re: @#$%! Trees!
    Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
    Mon, 16 May 2016 16:54:36 -0700
    Vern, Again, thank you so much for the grill and headlight! When you finish your engine upgrade I'd love to see the end...
  • need some help with a electricle/wiring issue
    Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
    Wed, 2 Jun 2010 07:43:32 -0700
    ...I am having a weird issue where my headlights seem to have some how got linked to my ignition. the other night i went...
  • Re: Headlight question (ignition "lock")
    Historical mailing list - John Brush
    Wed, 6 Mar 2002 08:17:23 -0700
    ...when I get there, I have been known to leave the headlights on, and when I go out to lunch, or at the end...
  • Re: which type of headlight upgrade would you recommend and why?
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Thu, 22 Jan 2004 10:52:45 EST
    ...Receptacles for the 5 attachment points along the top edge of the grille are in place on the round headlight vans prior to 1986...
  • Re: Time to replace headlight
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sun, 2 Dec 2012 13:43:03 -0500
    ...mcneely > > ---- PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Hi, everyone and happy holidays. > The headlight went out on my 1990 Westy automatic. I've had it...
  • Re: Headlight Alarm
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:52:01 -0700
    ...http://shufti.wordpress.com/2010/05/15/headlight-on-warning-chime-mod/ alistair On 2011-07-28, at 4:32 PM, Harry Hoffman wrote...
  • Re: Headlight relay setup not working in 89 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Don in Phoenix
    Thu, 6 May 2004 18:53:42 -0700
    ...Headlight relay setup not working in 89 Westy > I attempted to install a headlight relay kit in my 89 Westy. I'm attempting > to...
  • Re: Electrical puzzle
    Historical mailing list - Karl
    Mon, 18 Jun 2018 10:10:04 -0700
    Headlights are a different matter, because the load is constant and overloads the circuit, causing it to heat up at the 'weakest' link. This...
  • Re: Headlights
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 20 Apr 2013 21:25:00 -0400
    At 09:15 PM 4/20/2013, Craig Cowan wrote: >so If I were to go with H4 headlights, what wattage would you suggest...
  • WTB pair of good used round headlight buckets for Vanagon 80-85
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Fri, 9 Oct 2009 14:28:00 -0400
    ...I also need the electrical connectors that go to the headlights if you can include them as well that would be great. Thanks, Ken...
  • E-Code/H-4's From Other Models?
    Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
    Sat, 4 May 2002 09:54:18 -0700
    Because I have the rectangular headlights ('90 Westy) and don't really want to change to the SA grill/light combo, and because I...
  • Faulty Light Switch
    Historical mailing list - Channell, Ralph
    Sat, 11 Nov 2006 11:23:39 -0800
    ...My headlight switch is acting up. The headlights keep going out unless I fiddle with the switch. If I turn the highbeams on the...
  • Re: Re[2]: Wanted - Euro-spec headlights for a '91 (rectangular)
    Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
    Wed, 23 Jul 1997 10:53:43 -0400
    I'm not sure what that has to do with the headlights and grill tho'. Am I missing something? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------- tony tri-state transporters '57...
  • Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sun, 17 Nov 2013 05:45:42 -0500
    ...The main reason for adding the relays is that the headlamp circuit has too many resistance gouging devices in the path to the headlights...
  • Re: Headlight Replacement
    Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
    Tue, 14 Sep 1999 18:55:31 -0400
    ...It includes all wiring/relays to address the _headlights_ and for the most part is a direct plug and play application.I will have...
  • Re: any words of wisdom for a virgin to the world of westy's?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 11 May 2010 06:09:27 EDT
    ...PLUS, the '86 forward vans have more creature comforts. >>>>>>>Where is this "avoid round headlights" stuff coming from? The round headlights are doubtlessly the...
  • Headlights
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 7 Aug 2002 06:24:42 EDT
    ...First, is a 40 amp relay preferable over a 30 amp relay using the stock headlight bulbs on a square headlighted Vanagon ? Second, I...
  • Re: Headlight Wiring
    Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
    Wed, 26 Mar 2003 22:02:11 -0800
    ...Nevermind. -MB Mike Ross wrote: > Well today I went out to remove the floor mounted headlight dimmer switch > that the dumb previous owner installed...
  • Full-on headlight upgrade (nothing left untouched!) (almost)
    Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
    Fri, 27 Sep 2002 22:09:05 -0700
    I also installed the headlight relay kit and a set of E-code headlights. As everyone else says, the relay kit makes a HUGE...
  • Re: New headlight protectors set available for square headlights.
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Wed, 3 May 2017 14:40:49 -0400
    ...New headlight protectors set available for square headlights. > > OK, some of you may remember that we used to sell these back in the day...
  • Re: need headlight lenses
    Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
    Mon, 23 Aug 2004 18:25:40 -0700
    ...need headlight lenses > Hi all, > > I just made the mistake of taking Matilda in for inspection before needed, > since I don't expect to...
  • Re: Uninstalling SA headlights
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:20:40 -0700
    Hi, it's likely you'll have to only work with the high and low beam wires where they get to the headlightsbehind the...
  • Bosch H4 Headlight Installation in Vanagon (plus EV MV seat adapter)
    Historical mailing list - B Feddish
    Sat, 6 Mar 2010 16:23:19 -0500
    Some people had P-mailed me about those Bosch H4 headlights and how easy they were to put in. I did not get a...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 24 Apr 2009 (#2009-359)
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Sat, 25 Apr 2009 09:49:42 -0400
    Sam, With all respect, it may be a useful alternative, but Ford F150 headlights do not have a very good light pattern and they...
  • Re: headlight switch
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Theobald
    Thu, 29 Mar 2018 09:34:54 -0700
    ...Re: [VANAGON] headlight switch >> >> The most likely problem is that the REST of your headlight switch has >> melted, and is causing your dimmer switch...
  • Re: Bad ground. WAS; Hmm. Headlights don't ...
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 14 Nov 2010 23:03:37 -0800
    ...My headlights got noticeably brighter when I grounded them to the chassis close to the lamps, especially the passenger side which has a longer...
  • Re: How do you operate the headlight washers?
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 8 Jan 2004 21:23:06 -0800
    ...How do you operate the headlight washers? > > > uh, circuit diagram? > > > Alistair > > > -- > '82 Westy -> diesel converted to gas in '94 > albell@uvic.ca > http://members...
  • Re: odd headlight issue?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 28 Jul 2006 13:29:32 -0400
    ...odd headlight issue? > the back of the switch itself looks to be ok, or at least I didnt see > anything that made it look...
  • Fwd: headlamps
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:09:35 -0400
    ...vanagonlist a <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> So, ignition switch? Headlight switch? > If your blower and wipers also don't work very high chance it...
  • Left inner headlight assembly
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:24:42 -0400
    I got a big stone chip yesterday that put a pea size hole though the drivers side inner (smaller of the two) glass headlights...
  • Re: Re flashing over vans
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 25 Aug 1994 15:18:52 -0400 (EDT)
    Sami asks whether or not the 66 double cab had the flasher installed later (the one for the headlight)....NOPE...it was original equipment...
  • Re: Heater Blower Resistor Replacement
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 6 Jan 1997 12:34:59 -0400 (AST)
    >> 1) Am I correct about the resistor location? > >NO, the resistors are located behind the driver's side headlights. >Remove the headlight assembly and...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Mon, 16 Oct 2000 11:26:05 -0700
    I can't quite picture the person who can't replace a Neon headlight wrenching on a Vanagon. Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry...
  • Crimp On Terminals
    Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
    Fri, 15 Oct 2004 10:37:20 -0700
    Does anyone know where to get the crimp on terminals that click into the back of the relay plates, headlight connectors etc.. I need...
  • Head light mystery
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Wed, 15 Jun 2022 22:51:43 -0400
    ...Now, I went out today and checked the headlights. They worked normally. So, any idea why the headlights might sometimes not work and then...
  • Re: Headlight buzzer?
    Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
    Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:55:18 -0700
    ...I did precisely this, but I just fed power from the headlight switch into the relay instead of ignition power, so if I open...
  • Lights on '82 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - VWQ47
    Fri, 17 Dec 2010 22:21:34 +1000
    Greetings folks, The headlights on my van have started playing up and I don't quite understand what is happening. When I turn them...
  • Re: '87 Driver headlight out...or not?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 19 Dec 2009 09:11:12 -0500
    ...Yes, there are four fuses for the headlights. Most likely you just need a bulb. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
  • Re: headlight switch
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Thu, 29 Mar 2018 15:36:54 -0400
    I have found that the headlight switch for the vanagon is one of the least robust items of the electrical system. It did last...
  • Headlights Grounded!
    Historical mailing list - Kyle Haskins
    Fri, 16 May 1997 14:37:37 -0500 (EST)
    (On my 1980 Westy) I wrote in a while ago having headlight problems. When I would turn the head lights on the "brights indicator...
  • Re: advice needed for '90 Weekender Carat
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Sat, 15 Jun 2002 11:20:48 EDT
    ...Search the Vanagon List Archives under "headlights." Forget about those Xenon this and that headlights. The main trouble with the square US spec headlights...
  • Re: [Syncro] Headlight relay upgrade?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 4 Jan 2004 11:59:48 -0500
    Actually, you really want to improve the current path from the alternator to the fuse box, or headlight relays. The alternator is the current...
  • Re: Cleaning headlights
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
    Thu, 22 Nov 2001 14:17:12 -0800
    ...Cleaning headlights > Here's a tip I got from my mechanic. He is the main mechanic at the local VW > dealership and a real...
  • Re: Headlight Unit Replacement
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Tue, 19 Mar 2002 03:02:30 +0800
    ...Headlight Unit Replacement > Hi all, > > I was pushing my drivers side headlight assembly in today, after > successfully rewiring everything with fat wire, and juicy...
  • Re: Urgent help: fried head light switch and connector - 1991 van
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:29:03 -0700
    Bus Depot out of stock? http://www.busdepot.com/251941531t Or Van Cafe? http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_458_585/headlight...
  • Re: headlight problem and "bad "grounds. SVX
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 5 Jul 2001 17:05:16 -0400
    ...In a headlight circuit you ideally want zero resistance everywhere except the headlight filament, in which case all the power would go there. In...
  • Re: Electrical Riddle (my dash...)
    Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
    Mon, 10 Oct 2005 18:19:40 -0400
    ...It will come on with the switch if EITHER > > the key is in the on position and the headlight switch is off > or > the...
  • Re: FS: 7" round E-code lights, square headlight grille, left side square headlights
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:49:04 -0700
    Whoa, VW made remotely adjustable headlight buckets? That's pretty cool! On Fri, Oct 17, 2008 at 2:01 PM, James Ballen <jamosb78@yahoo...
  • Headlight Turn Signal wiring weirdness
    Historical mailing list - john
    Fri, 17 Aug 2012 20:25:42 -0400
    ...When I have the headlights On, the left turn signal won't flash and both the running red light and the amber light is...
  • Re: Headlight Alarm
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:55:17 -0700
    ...I'm keeping my buzzer wired thankyouverymuch. -- RJS On 07/28/2011 02:28 PM, Old Volks Home wrote: > The Headlight OFF feature with...
  • VOLTAGE & IDIOT LIGHTS
    Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
    Sun, 6 Dec 1998 14:12:56 -0500
    ...will operating at highway speeds with headlights off - 13.5 to 13.7 voltage drop after turning headlights on with engine running at any...
  • Re: 87 Vanagon fuse problem
    Historical mailing list - Austin
    Mon, 20 Dec 1999 20:11:29 -0800
    At 09:12 PM 12/20/1999 -0600, you wrote: >Wow!! I'm having this same problem... (see Headlight Help!!) > >I just replaced the...
  • Re: Headlight Failure
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Mon, 26 Sep 2005 09:02:04 -0600
    "on the left side headlight it looks like the pig tale got a little hot and > has some black plastic but still makes contact...
  • Re: Headlight question
    Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
    Tue, 5 Mar 2002 21:31:26 -0500
    ...COM> Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2002 3:51 PM Subject: Re: Headlight question > This has been a feature of every water cooled VW I...
  • Headlight wire harness
    Historical mailing list - Chris Winesette
    Tue, 28 May 2002 18:39:44 EDT
    Last week I put a post on here about the headlight switch burning up. Well i go the new switch and when i went...
  • Re: led lights
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 29 Jul 2003 01:07:34 -0500
    ...interestingly enough, they have FOUR replacement headlight bulbs for the rectangular headlights! :) joel
  • Re: headlight housing, pasenger side 1989 vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 20 Oct 2004 23:48:52 EDT
    ...Time, developtrust@COX.NET writes: > Does anyone have a good used headlight housing for a 1989 vanagon passenger > side? I need one. > > I drove...
  • Re: GoWesty High Power Headlight Kit
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 5 Apr 2006 18:09:17 -0700
    ...GoWesty High Power Headlight Kit > > > > If anyone has installed the GoWesty high power headlight kit to boost > the > > brightness of their headlights (with the...
  • Re: FS: Vanagon and Eurovan headlight protectors
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Fri, 8 Jan 1999 17:09:47 -0800
    ...These headlight covers are made from scratch and cloud >> resistant lexan and have a three-year road hazard warranty. They are >> $49.95 Canadian...
  • Re: Worst vanagon change
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Fri, 1 Aug 2008 07:26:03 -0700
    ...Of course, going from the round headlights to the rectangular DOT headlights was another bad move (though the rectangular European headlights are fine.)