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• Re: Lowering your Van- again
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Sun, 15 Oct 2000 10:04:23 -0500
  ...get > in. ;) I kind of like pulling up to a stop light next to a Ford F150 pickup and actually looking DOWN into their...
• Re: WARNING: SOUTH AFRICAN QUAD LIGHT GRILLES INCITE ROAD RAGE...
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 10:56:55 -0700
  I live in the country and use my high beams as much or more than the low beams. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: <JordanVw@AOL...
• Fog Lights - Education Needed
  Historical mailing list - Jahan Byrne
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 13:02:10 -0800
  ...Do I use them instead of, or in addition to, the low beam headlights? Are fog lights good for heavy rain, too? I want...
• Re: For auto trans owners only
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 15 Jul 2013 20:49:02 -0400
  ...into low. Not saying you don't want lights there** but I don't actually look at them much. **given that the lights there...
• Re: fridge light question and fridge on propane
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:10:58 -0400
  ...was lighting the fridge while at a high altitude and noticed the green > indicator light was not as bright as at the lower altitude...
• Re: light show pt 2
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 14 Apr 2001 13:22:51 -0500
  ...sort of wattation thet were throwing off their tail lights. Guess what? I was low man on the totem pole I paticularly noticed two...
• Engine Stalling
  Historical mailing list - Earl J Smith
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 18:58:20 -0700
  ...at a traffic light - usually just as the light turns green ;-( Also, it sometimes cuts out while driving, especially at low rpm - usually between...
• Re: Headlight rewiring
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 13:13:01 EDT
  ...Having not yet started the work, I have a question regarding the driving light bulb... First the low beam/high beam connection to the...
• Re: battery and oxy lights coming on.
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 14 Dec 2003 01:33:37 -0500
  ...If it is shiny, it might be slipping at low rpms. If it looks okay, then get a volt meter and measure the volts...
• Temperature gauge and red light
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Fri, 24 Jan 1997 21:23:57 -0000
  ...Temperature needle low: thermostat or sensor? > Date: 24 January 1997 13:27 > ...[I said the temperature gauge needle always showed 'low']... > If the > engine...
• Re: question of oil level (II)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
  Sat, 1 Oct 94 21:54:05 PDT
  ...And I also KNEW that lots > things can cause the oil pressure light to come on besides low oil. > But, at the time and...
• Re: Hella E-Codes vs. Vision Plus?
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:08:13 -0800
  ...My ideal of a fog light, is to one day get a longer SA lower grill, and put a stealth foglight behind the grill...
• Re: Water Temperature Light
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 21:15:52 -0500
  Did you check the coolant level in the main pressure tank? The system may be low due to a bad pressure cap allowing coolant...
• Re: low oil pressure at warm idle
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 16 Apr 2004 08:28:14 -0500
  ...The low oil pressure light has started coming on at warm idle. As soon as I start moving again or rev up the engine...
• Re: solar charge controller
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 18 Sep 2013 23:52:30 -0700
  ...go lower > and lower every day. And I'm here on a 14-day campout without access to > power, while running LED lighting and...
• ....that hi/lo beam switch problem
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 11 Apr 2003 10:55:33 -0600
  ...hi/low switch went out last night on way to Moab. Held the hi beams on until they finally went...now, no lights. I...
• Oil Pressure Warning System FIXED (for the archives)
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 16:11:41 -0400
  For the archives; Synopsis; 86 Westy has intermittent oil pressure alarms (buzzer and flashing light) at LOW rpms, (clue; tach doesn't work) Testing...
• Re: Can this do that?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 22 May 2011 16:35:32 -0700
  ...watch for the warning lights to come on, telling you that they are working. Then start the van. but no.. there is no way...
• Re: Stock westy kitchen light improvement
  Historical mailing list - Pete Sicilia
  Tue, 19 Jul 2022 07:57:45 -0700
  ...And the light quality is > very similar . I think at max setting it draws an amp, at lowest setting > 70mA. > > But I don’t...
• fog light question
  Historical mailing list - dave bowers
  Mon, 2 Sep 2002 18:29:26 -0700
  ...if anyone has a spare fog light, let me know. And, if anyone would like to split the cost of 2 low end lights...
• Re: upgrading 86-up headlights
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 24 Jul 1996 08:15:50 PDT
  ...By comparison with early Vanagons, the lows seem about the same, but the highs are *much* better. My solution is to pull over, light...
• Re: Don't yell at me but I tried led H4
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 17 Jan 2017 18:46:55 -0800
  ...One defining aspect of the e code lights is the sharp low beam cut off. And yes, the proposed comparison with ken's bulbs...
• 84 Vanagon head lights stuck on hi beam
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 8 Apr 2016 01:52:04 +0000
  ...My head lights stuck on high beam last night I have had my headlights go out at night on a road trip before and...
• Re: Flashing Coolant light on a diesel van.
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 21:10:31 -0400
  ...red light come on once in those 10 years. It came on because the water pump was leaking, and I was truly low on...
• Oil Pressure Warning Light
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Fri, 26 Oct 2001 14:24:48 -0500
  ...the low pressure sensor on the engine block.) Both checked out at 0 ohms to ground, so I figure the warning light circuit is...
• Re: DriversSide Rectangular LowBeam
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 4 Dec 2017 22:52:47 -0700
  ...Price will be in the $525 range and > the outer lights will be H4 not DOT! I have 20 sets of these coming and...
• Re: Electrical gremlin dash brake light
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Sun, 25 Apr 2021 11:33:30 -0700
  ...a fault at hand brake switch operation and something like a low brake fluid level causing the brake warning light module to do its...
• Re: Night vision trick (was "E-codes w/ 9004 bulbs?")
  Historical mailing list - Ian Anderson
  Thu, 29 Apr 2004 19:13:55 +1000
  I got let off when a Police car popped over a hill before I dropped my lights down to low beam. Blinded the poor...
• Re: Low readings from gas gauge and temp gauge..84 tintop
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 13 Sep 2017 18:39:31 -0700
  ...I think this may be a >> ground issue. >> In the past, my temperature read lower than it was when tbe >> connection was loose at...
• Re: Need Help with Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 4 Jan 2012 06:10:10 -0500
  ...I fixed it and The lights worked for 2 weeks then > all the lights went out. I have no lights, no brights, no low...
• ignition cylinder replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 5 Jun 94 16:07:45 CDT
  ...In the meantime, I rigged my ignition using two light switches, like the kind one uses to turn on the lights inside of the...
• Re: Light switches
  Historical mailing list - Pabst Michael
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 17:06:55 +0100
  ...My 86 too got no low beam occasionally. Know it's the ign sw. Move the key a little and it works. Check if...
• instrument cluster
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 10:04:24 -0700
  ...in the lower right of the instrument cluster every used for anything by VW, This one appears to have a security light??? gary http...
• Re: One Step Forward, One Step Back
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 29 Jun 2004 12:28:41 -0400
  Didn't the ALT light come on? Edward > So, I drove the GoldBrick (Tiico conversion) to work Moonday. Nothing > special. On the way back...
• Re: Headlight Operation
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Sun, 13 Apr 2014 10:33:13 -0600
  ...headlights have both low beam and high beaam filaments There is no application for H4 bulbs where both filaments light together on high beam...
• Re: Propane Scare
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Tue, 5 May 1998 12:10:33 -0500
  One thing to watch out for with propane is that it's heavier than air and "pools" at low places. For outside leaks that...
• Re: Low Oil Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 08:56:07 -0800
  ...Low Oil Pressure >I have the same problem, and recently read that if you don't use a Fram oil >filter, the oil pressure...
• Auto Trans Rumbling
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:59:50 -0500
  OK gang - I've noticed that when in drive but stopped at a light or stop sign things get very "rumbly". Low rumbling and...
• Re: High beam short?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 9 Jul 2007 12:41:28 -0500
  Jeff, Did you upgrade the wiring to larger diameter when you upgraded your lights to higher wattage?? Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Jeffrey...
• Re: oil temp or oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 18 Oct 2015 19:22:20 -0500
  ...drop, the red idiot light is there and the buzzer will warn you in case it's too low.. #2. oil pressure gauge: if...
• Re: E-code lights/SA grille
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 01:03:49 EDT
  ...square lights. Put a visor on the top inch and bottom of your round lights and you've got yourself a square light. Aside...
• Re: Coolant level warning light - '88 GL - 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 6 Jan 2017 17:44:31 -0500
  ...believes you have low coolant. Put the controller back in and observe closely while turning ignition to ON. If light comes on for 2...
• Re: WARNING: SOUTH AFRICAN QUAD LIGHT GRILLES INCITE ROAD RAGE...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 27 Nov 2002 21:26:49 +1300
  ...All 4 lights will work on high; only the outers on low. > > those are FOG lights, NOT driving lights. >> > >no, actually theyre driving lights...
• Re: upgrading 86-up headlights
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Jul 1996 19:28:54 -0400
  In a message dated 96-07-24 10:57:24 EDT, you write: >>> The low beams on my 87 Westfalia are really terrible > >Really...
• Re: cluster swap from 85 van to 86 van
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 28 May 2006 10:35:09 -0400
  ...the gauge stays at >the bottom but the light keeps on flashing. Coolant is not low, and it >doesn't flash with the 86...
• Re: My Vanagon's blinking coolant light problem vs other peoples'---it all blends together
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 12 Dec 2014 11:33:48 -0800
  ...coolant level warning light capacitor is to be expected? I replaced this gauge with one from what was likely a lower mileage diesel. This...
• HID headlight kit available for 7 inch round lights
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Berchin
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 11:21:20 -0800
  ...if you put those HID bulbs into your rectangular lights. The HID portion (low beam) of the 7" lamps are a sealed beam-type...
• hot vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Rus
  Thu, 16 Feb 2006 13:41:50 -0800
  ...a > little > low.....drove it back home and low and behold its > still hot as hell and on comes the oil light and > buzzer...
• Re: Telemetry (was Re: Coolant pressure test... video.)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:38:58 -0800
  ...Coolant Temperature Gauge Light flashes intermittently / continuously Model(s): All Models, all Model Years Flashing coolant temperature light may be caused by: - Low coolant...
• Temp guage reading low and spirratic coolant level light
  Historical mailing list - Vernon Craddock
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 14:33:15 -0700
  Alright, I'm tired of seeing the coolant light flashing. I have seen it do the following, ordered by most frequent: 1. It is...
• Re: Headlight Relay Kit - Just moved to Columbus, OH
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Sat, 11 Dec 2004 12:47:23 -0800
  ...They do NOT improve the poor image/light pattern these lights have by their design. The "fetal-MRI-image" gets brighter on low beam...
• Re: Oil buzzer problem.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 18:25:45 -0500
  ...the wire at low >pressure turning on the light and buzzer. If there is no ground, how can >the light and buzzer work? LP...
• Re: LED tail lights etc
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 28 Jan 2003 22:05:47 -0500
  ...LED's are pricey! > > http://www.commandelectronics.com/incandescent-tail-lights.html They are in assemblies, mostly because LED taillights are relatively low-production...
• FS:Round headlight buckets for SA conversion or replacement part.
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Tue, 16 Dec 2003 22:55:38 EST
  ...and a lower socket for the parking light integrated in the headlight for Euro-spec lighting sytems. please mail for more info. Chris VT
• Re: Blinking Red Light--solved?
  Historical mailing list - Noto-Gaudette
  Thu, 12 Aug 1999 17:31:31 -0400
  ...Coolant Temperature Gauge Light flashes intermittently / continuously Model(s): All Models, all Model Years Flashing coolant temperature light may be caused by: - Low coolant...
• Re: '84 Vanagon 1.9 engine oil pressure switch etc. Now have voltage data on wire from oil pressure switch to instrument panel
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 28 May 2017 11:21:09 -0400
  IIRC the high-pressure sender on the 2.1l has a blue body, whereas the low-pressure one (the only one on 1.9l...
• Re: Still no passenger side high beam
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 11 Nov 2005 05:57:54 EST
  ...Still going through head light hell. So here is the senario has high powered relays, works fine in low beam both sides work, if...
• Re: Specialty light sought
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 6 May 2011 19:27:53 -0500
  ...In fact, the lighting end of a mag-lite > flash light would be about the right size. > > Does anyone know of such a critter...
• Re: H-4 lights
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Mon, 3 May 1999 13:26:02 -0700
  Yep, the low beams are original DOT spec (and are very dim). They have the DOT symbol cast into the glass lens. The high...
• H4 lights pics and more
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 09:04:33 -0600
  ...is for the hi, low and aux. high beams, the orange is for the 5w park lights. The grounding is on a separate 12...