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• Re: Headlight Failure-Check the ground connection!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 Sep 2005 14:06:20 -0400
  ...Headlight Failure > Hi Everyone, > So I've been having headlight trouble for a little while and today > they sort > of quit on me. I...
• Re: Wiring headlight washer pumps
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 10 Feb 2013 13:17:41 -0800
  So googling j31 headlight washer relay diagram, found a small pdf of a Golf-Bora diagram: http://pics.tdiclub.com/members/Kennedy/headlamp_washer...
• Electrical question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Mon, 30 Jul 2018 12:05:32 -0400
  ...Headlights had a very momentary blink on high beam when hitting PennDot approved bumps. (PennDot makes bumps from potholes) Last week when returning from...
• Re: WANTED: 86 - 91 Headlight covers
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Sun, 14 Dec 1997 21:18:53 EST
  In a message dated 97-12-14 13:20:15 EST, david@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG writes: > I am looking for mesh headlight covers for my...
• Re: Wanted: composite headlights
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 21 May 1998 23:03:54 -0700
  ...At 22:13 5/21/98 -0600, David Hardy wrote: >If anyone out there has a pair of composite headlights (just the >headlights) for...
• Square Headlight >>Downgrade<< Kit
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 14:01:16 -0700
  I am in the process of downgrading the headlights on my '86 Syncro from the stock rectangular configuration to the old fashioned round kind...
• Re: ebay plasma blue headlights
  Historical mailing list - Jermide
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 23:59:39 -0500
  ...Just replaced my working headlights with Sylvania Halogen XV (XtraVision). A significant improvement... I have more difficulty spotting the "blue halogen" lights on the...
• Re: Headlight Visors, Curb Feelers, Chain Steering Wheels--What tricks
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Fri, 22 Mar 2002 12:42:27 EST
  ...Headlight Visors, Curb Feelers, > Chain Steering Wheels--What tricks have you done? > > little custom Americana mods always give that finished > touch to our cream...
• Re: headlite problem
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 06:08:05 -0500
  ...The headlight > switch > sucks....gets unable to transmit the current. You can get a new one, > then > replace it after awhile, especially if you...
• Electrical Gremlin
  Historical mailing list - Dave Chameides
  Mon, 10 Jan 2005 09:14:15 -0800
  ...Then I noticed that when I turn the headlights on, the lights on the dash didn�t come on (speedometer/clock/etc.) but my...
• Re: Wiring headlight washer pumps
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 9 Feb 2013 22:07:27 -0800
  for an '88 headlight washer, parts list shows a relay pn: 701955200 Don't know if that provides a clue. Seems maybe it's...
• Re: Vanagon rear lights and the pathetic headlights
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 17 Dec 2010 19:55:17 -0600
  ...Now that I drive home in the dark I can barely tell my headlights are on, they shine no pattern on the road in...
• Re: 88 Vanagon headlight socket problem
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:49:58 -0600
  ...I > first suspected a poor ground connection as I had installed one of Frank > Condelli's headlight relay kits before adding the higher wattage...
• Re: headlight fuse blowing 1984 Westy
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 3 Apr 2011 16:05:38 -0700
  ...Melted stuff, discoloured wire casings, signs of arcing (burn marks) Are the newer relays for higher wattage headlights? Neil. On Sun, Apr 3, 2011...
• Re: Wiring headlight washer pumps
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 9 Feb 2013 22:26:16 -0800
  ...The second pump is a high pressure unit similar to the ones found in VW & Audi products with headlights washers. > > Well, I was testing...
• Re: Can the pre 86 upper grill be fitted into a post 85 vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 17 Nov 2005 15:18:36 -0800
  I came very close to going with an 86-91 Grille/Headlight setup on my 84 when I noticed that the retaining tabs for...
• Re: Headlight switch repair
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 27 Aug 2024 07:54:29 -0500
  ...I would recommend the headlight relay kit to go with the new switch. The relay setup bypasses the switch using the relays and puts...
• Re: Headlight's wont come on (relay bad?)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:12:10 -0800
  ...With your jumper installed do the headlights turn on/off with the headlight switch? Mark Danny C. wrote: > So I found the problem. It...
• no parking lights? huh? wiring worries
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 17:05:04 -0800
  ...If i put it in the second position, the headlights come on too. I have a brand new headlight & ignition switch plus new X...
• Re: Rear a/c blower motor resistor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 12 Jun 2017 18:52:56 +0000
  The resistor behind the drivers side headlight is for the radiator fan. The question wad for the rear heater fan. Dennis, From my Windows...
• Re: To Buy or not to Buy? 86 Vanagon Westfalia
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 26 Sep 2005 12:34:50 EDT
  In a message dated 9/26/05 8:41:49 AM Eastern Daylight Time, doug.alcock@GMAIL.COM writes: > Round headlights and water-cooled...
• Back-up lights
  Historical mailing list - Ron Johnson
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 18:12:41 +0000
  In addition to terrifically under-powered headlights on a Vanagon, the back-up lights are also below expectation. For headlights, GoWesty seems to have...
• Re: Headlights not working (?)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Sun, 10 Dec 2000 15:44:15 -0600
  ...Headlights not working (?) > Hey there everybody! > and thanks (in advance) for any help you can think of... > > I've tried searching the archives, but...
• Re: Hmm. Headlights don't ...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 14 Nov 2010 18:19:27 -0800
  ...You might be surprised - if the contacts are worn and > the > switch is like the air cooled models often the headlights will come on...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Sep 2014 21:39:17 -0400
  ...Headlights > > Hi folks, I'm looking for advice on headlights. Mine are dangerously dim at night, can I just put in new higher power...
• Re: Dang driver lowbeam and front driver turnsignal
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 2 Jan 2017 23:12:28 -0500
  ...I > replaced several corroded or loose ground and fuse wire connectors, though > the under dash headlight and turnsignal/parking lamp connectors seemed > fine. > > > I...
• Re: headlight emergency!
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 7 Sep 1999 18:22:29 -0400
  ...I've lost headlights on my 87 Vanagon > and am now stranded in Saginaw. I have the double high beams when I hold > the...
• how to remove rectangular headlights on later vanagons ?
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Fri, 9 May 2003 19:13:24 +0000
  I have two cracked headlights that still operate, but must replace them to pass state inspection. I found a vanagon in a junkyard, but...
• Low Beams out, Where to Look?
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Thu, 25 Nov 2004 19:53:55 -0800
  ...No low beams on the headlights. With switch on, ignition on, all other standing lights come on (tail lights and marker lights). High and...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 23 Jun 2006 17:05:30 -0400
  ...for me to remove the headlight plugs without cutting the > > wires? I want to install the round headlights from my 85' onto my 86...
• Re: SA headlight upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 12:03:38 -0400
  ...Then, next question -- anyone have the round headlight "buckets" I'll need?? Please p-mail me off-list with your price. Allan -- 1991 Vanagon...
• Re: need 2 headlight lens for 1990 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sat, 6 Dec 2008 09:44:18 -0500
  ...need 2 headlight lens for 1990 vanagon Hi, I need 2 headlight lens for 1990 vanagon. Anyone can help? dj ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the...
• Re: Electrical problem: wipers, blowers, headlights
  Historical mailing list - Rick N
  Sat, 15 Apr 2017 18:04:32 +0000
  ...Rick On Sat, Apr 15, 2017, 10:10 David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote: > The X terminal on your ignition switch supplies the headlights...
• FS: '87/'90 headlights/grille
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 18:12:29 -0400
  Nice grille (from the '87 I think) and headlight assemblies, no chips, no water. I think the lights are mostly from the '90 but...
• FS- H4's and 2.1 throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Matt F
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 13:45:57 -0500
  ...These will replace stock sealed beam headlights in 80-85 vanagons with round headlights. New condition, I bought them from another list member and...
• Re: another headlight question answered
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 06:15:42 -0500
  ...another headlight question answered > Drew, > Thanks for the tip on the Sylvania 9004XV lamps. I just bought two at Pep > Boys in California for...
• Bra Trade
  Historical mailing list - Dion Cooze
  Fri, 22 Feb 2002 15:44:10 -0700
  Hi all, I've got a black bra leather bra for a later model vanagon(rectangular headlights) that I'd be willing to trade...
• Headlights wont shut off, even with key out... suggestions ?
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sat, 29 Oct 2005 16:08:31 -0700
  ...way switch is off) They do shut off when i whip out fuses 5(left),6(right) any headlight wiring gurus here ? thx tim
• Re: How to aim headlights?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 22 Feb 2007 15:50:06 -0600
  ...Feb 22, 2007, at 12:42 PM, Loren Busch wrote: > RE: Headlight Adjustment > Try here, all the info you need: > http://www.danielsternlighting.com...
• SA Grill - Need Buckets
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Michal
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 12:56:40 -0800
  So I want to put the round headlight South Africa grill on my 90GL. From what I hear, I need the headlights & buckets from...
• Re: 91 Headlight Upgrade
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 17 Jan 2018 13:32:38 -0500
  ...91 Headlight Upgrade > > > > > > Folks: > > > I'm about to embark on the upgrade of the 1991 square 9004 headlights > to > > > the early vanagon H4 round...
• Re: Bosch H4 Headlight Installation in Vanagon (plus EV MV seat adapter)
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sat, 6 Mar 2010 19:28:51 -0500
  ...Can't add too much to a headlight install. I had allot less politically correct jokes to go along with those instructions written in...
• Re: Headlight buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 07:37:04 -0700
  > I like the idea of driving with my headlights on, however sometimes I forget > to turn them off during the daylight hours. Does anyone...
• Re: Headlight upgrades
  Historical mailing list - James
  Sat, 16 Jan 2016 15:05:08 -0500
  Hear, hear! Especially bad are those blue headlight bulbs that are supposed to look like an expensive Xenon discharge headlight, but are just a...
• No Headlights or Turnsignals but Markers OK Update 3
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Wed, 26 Oct 2016 13:21:25 -0700
  The culprit appears to be the headlight hi-lo switch in the turnsignal stalk assembly on the steering column. Since all accessories work with...
• Re: Can you replace a 83 grill and lights with an 88 square light set and grill?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:33:46 -0700
  ...The rectangular headlights split the high and low beams. Whereas the round headlights use a hi/lo headlight with a single socket. Everything else...
• Re: Time to replace headlight
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 2 Dec 2012 16:05:20 -0500
  ...mcneely > > ---- Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET> wrote: > > So, what did I buy at Autozone? What I removed looked like a sealed > beam headlight, and...
• Re: No Headlights or Turnsignals but Markers OK Update 4
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Wed, 26 Oct 2016 17:08:55 -0700
  ...The flasher works with all lights off from the dash headlight/parking light switch, same as other three flashers. > > Swapping the ignition switch for...
• Re: Headlight Switch - stuck on!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 24 Mar 2005 05:57:28 EST
  ...OK - so I pulled into the garage tonight and tried to turn off the headlights and the switch was stuck in the on position...
• Headlight Upgrade - troubles
  Historical mailing list - J \"Westy\"
  Wed, 29 Nov 2006 06:23:07 -0600
  On Thanksgiving night, during the evening ride home, I successfully fried the headlight switch by having the brights on too long. I was aware...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 24 Apr 2009 (#2009-359)
  Historical mailing list - sam mccarthy
  Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:23:08 -0700
  ...There is a very easy and cheap alternative to the adjuster and and expensive and rather pathetic square stock headlight. This has been posted...
• Re: CHEAP Headlamp upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 02:40:12 EDT
  ...1/ Change the square headlight grille to a pre-86 round headlight grille with Hella halogen headlamps. You can get the superior Hella's...
• Re: Headlight Replacement
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Tue, 14 Sep 1999 13:59:08 -0400
  ...I got the E-4 headlights > > > from Bus Depot, struggle a bit with the retaining ring not > > > holding the lens but right now I...
• Re: need headlight lenses
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 00:54:44 +1200
  ...What GoWesty sells for $40 is a set of >transparent "stickers" that actually stick onto your headlights >permanently. Once they're on, they're...
• Re: 758227.jpg
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 25 Oct 2005 06:13:37 -0700
  In regard to installing optional higher wattage lamps, isn't the purpose of the relay to remove the headlight current from the headlight switch...
• Re: Help - Part 2
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 3 May 2014 20:38:52 -0700
  ...When I turn the key with the headlights on, the headlights go out, not dim, but go out. Turn signal and parking lights do...
• Vanagon rear lights and the pathetic headlights
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:59:56 -0800
  ...I'd love to do something about the pathetic headlights. Now that I drive home in the dark I can barely tell my headlights...
• More Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Fri, 13 Mar 1998 20:14:45 -0500
  ...Very soon after that I saw my first Vanagon with square headlights. It occurred to me then, and I still wonder, aren't these...
• Re: SA Quad Round Headlight Grille kits FS!
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 18:20:32 -0800
  ...SA Quad Round Headlight Grille kits FS! > Date: Wednesday, December 09, 1998 6:01 PM > > In a message dated 98-12-09 13:50...
• Fuse Size for Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 11:12:30 -0500
  While installing H4 headlights on my 84 Westy I plan to update the wiring harness I fashioned while installing the auxiliary driving lights and...