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Re: headlight switch
Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
Wed, 28 Mar 2018 19:51:29 -0400
The most likely problem is that the REST of your headlight switch has melted, and is causing your dimmer switch to malfunction. Once you...
Re: Headlight switch
Historical mailing list - G. Chapman
Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:22:02 -0400
...The reason I made the initial post is that the 1991 Vanagon supposedly has a "unique" headlight switch. The vendors I contacted either did...
Re: Parting a Vanagon near Sacramento?
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Sat, 22 Jul 2017 20:11:50 -0700
Van cafe has new power window door harnesses as well as headlight adjusters and other used parts not listed, you just have to call...
Re: Euro spec H4 headlights for Vanagon. Very nice condition
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Fri, 9 May 2014 12:04:13 -0400
...21:10 Larry Chase <roadguy@ROADHAUS.COM> napisał(a): > Volks, > > I have a Driver's side Euro spec H4 headlight for Vanagon in very...
Re: Wiring headlight washer pumps
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 9 Feb 2013 22:08:01 -0800
"on vagcat....." On Sat, Feb 9, 2013 at 10:07 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > for an '88 headlight washer, parts list...
Re: Headlight wiring problem
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 16 Aug 2001 13:48:55 -0400
...All four headlight beams are on separate fuses, and none of them drive the parking lights. I'm a bit tied up at the...
Re: headlight reminder
Historical mailing list - DaveC
Thu, 23 May 2002 06:34:49 -0700
>You just buy a 12v buzzer and wire it in to the fuse box so that when the >headlights are on and key is...
Re: headlight reminder ding/electro nag
Historical mailing list - pensioner
Thu, 23 May 2002 13:04:47 -0700
...Leave on the headlights, turn off the ignition, a large liverwurst mallet whaps you on the side of the head, ding! I disconnect the...
SA Headlight Help Needed
Historical mailing list - Wolfburger
Sun, 2 Feb 2003 14:03:37 -0800
Howdy gang! I am upgrading my 1989 Wolfy headlights to the South African round lights. Can anyone tell me how to convert the electrical...
Re: Hit a Deer
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Fri, 7 Nov 2003 15:53:47 -0800
...Most of > the impact was just under the left headlight. Now I need parts. > If anyone is parting out a vanagon, I need the...
Installing a headlight switch
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Tue, 29 Jun 2004 16:25:28 -0500
Hopefully the headlight switch is the culprit. If not, I have a brand new spare. I seem to recall seeing installation instructions on someone...
Re: Headlights and Grounds
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Sun, 13 Feb 2005 18:46:00 -0800
...I think the answer is yes. :-) Good ground improves voltage and relays protect your headlight switch from overheating with higher wattage bulbs. http://www...
Re: pics for seamless, headlights, instrument cluster - thank zac h
Historical mailing list - Lastfogel, Darren
Mon, 27 Sep 2004 14:14:44 -0400
...pics for seamless, headlights, instrument cluster - thank zach you asked for it you got it. here they are http://darkstar.frop.org/vanagon/other...
Re: Headlight Operation
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Tue, 1 Oct 2013 06:32:24 -0700
...It is their practice to flash their headlights at each other when one truck passes a slower one. The truck being passed flashes his...
Re: H4 headlights and relays
Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
Sun, 18 Jul 2004 11:09:26 -0600
...I initially put together a relay upgrade for my headlights that used a distribution block & Bosch relay brackets, all exposed to whatever weather lives...
Re: FRIDAY OT - Headlight aimage
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:26:17 -0800
...FRIDAY OT - Headlight aimage > > I no longer live in Texas. When I did, the headlight aiming involved a > machine that was set in front...
Re: Headlight Unit Replacement (headlight adjusters 86-91)
Historical mailing list
Tue, 19 Mar 2002 13:10:30 EST
...lens assembly just the tiddly bits to > >mount it to the headlight frame. > > > >Joel is right. > > > >Also 1 wk to get the suckers. > > > >And...
Re: Another wiring Q and related headlight relay Q(s)
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Thu, 26 Sep 2002 14:52:36 -0400
On Wed, 25 Sep 2002, Damon Campbell wrote: > What are the disadvantages of using the stock wiring harness to power > the headlights? One poster...
Re: WTH!! First it headlights, now wipers
Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
Fri, 4 Feb 2011 17:29:29 -0500
...WTH!! First it headlights, now wipers That's "What the HECK!" btw. First the headlights go, then the wipers go belly up!!
Re: headlight advice
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 27 Mar 2001 22:46:08 -0500
...wrote: >Howdy! >I need some advice - anybody know the output of the H4 euro style round >halogen >headlights offered at places like the Bus...
LED headlights
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 18 Oct 2016 06:33:49 -0400
Anyone here using 9004 LED headlight bulbs ? What’s your opinion ? I see many kinds in the marketplace, which are the “GOOD” ones ? Cheers...
Ignition switch question
Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
Fri, 17 Oct 2014 18:34:46 -0600
...Now headlights are also not coming on. Changed fuses, all fine. Headlight switch is okay. Ideas?
WANTED: Used Air Flow Meters and Headlight Buckets
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Thu, 19 May 2011 18:32:46 -0400
...Could also use 80-85 (round) headlight buckets. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. www.busdepot.com (215) 234-VWVW _____________________________________________ Toll-Free for Orders...
Re: Headlight covers, square headlamp Vanagon's
Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
Thu, 4 Sep 1997 14:40:39 -0400
...Jensen) writes: << Does anyone have knowledge as to where I could purchase a set of wire or Lexan headlight covers for the square headlamps...
Re: headlight switch bulb
Historical mailing list - westydriver
Thu, 3 Oct 2002 09:41:22 -0600
...is opaque, sorry. > Apparently VW > thought you should know where the headlight switch was or you > shouldn't be > driving at night. <g> > > david
Re: Ignition switch question
Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
Wed, 14 Jun 2023 21:18:41 -0400
are only the headlights failing and high beams are coming on when you use the stalk? Then it is most likely the headlight switch...
Re: Hmm. Headlights don't ...
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sun, 14 Nov 2010 18:18:47 -0700
...Headlights don't ... | |Hi to all, | |The headlights, both sides, don't work. The flash lights don't either. |High or low beam. It...
Re: GoWesty! Headlight upgrade Kit.... instructions from 3 years ago?
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:26:57 -0700
...GoWesty! Headlight upgrade Kit.... instructions from 3 years ago? To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Thursday, June 24, 2010, 2:54 PM Howdy - A...
Headlight Adjusters and Parts CD
Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
Sun, 8 Oct 2000 19:59:57 -0400
...There are three different white plastic/metal screw headlight location adjusters on the later model square headlight Vanagons. I went to the Dealer; and...
Re: Cloudy headlight glass?
Historical mailing list - Meg Powell
Fri, 19 Jul 2002 15:49:16 -0700
...Cloudy headlight glass? > At 05:36 PM 7/19/2002, Raimund Feussner wrote: > >Raimund > >P.S.: What makes sealed beam lamps "sealed"? Are the...
Re: Headlight conversion for '85 Westy....
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Mon, 11 Nov 2002 12:21:12 -0800
...I have driving lights plus relays to turn on new headlights. Works OK but I don't drive real fast [how? In a van...
Re: headlights are working again
Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
Mon, 7 Oct 2002 13:06:28 -0400
...Helped friends with moving across town and tried the headlights. � > Nothing. I tried a few more times and all of a sudden, they worked...
Electrical Help Needed
Historical mailing list - William S. Brown Jr.
Sat, 29 Nov 2003 18:26:36 -0900
...Also, if I turn on the headlights and then cycle the headlight dimmer switch, and hold it on in the flash position, then everything...
Re: headlight switch
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 13:27:11 -0700
...headlight switch > > Good luck to you for headlight switch replacement... > > I do not want to hijack the topic but I have a question... > > I...
Re: Preliminary...Headlight weirdness? (long)
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sat, 9 Jun 2012 09:14:34 -0600
...I > understand > the headlight switches are often 'problematic' and I do have a > spare, so > I'm putting swapping in my spare switch near...
Re: calling all Headlight plugs
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 13 Dec 2016 18:03:04 -0800
...calling all Headlight plugs From Jay Brown ... (archives) The best 9004 sockets I have found come from Innova Design: www.headlightplugs.com The quality...
Re: Headlight upgrades
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Tue, 19 Jan 2016 15:57:42 -0500
...solely by Your HeadLights then it is Your Headlights > ColorTemp' that Your Eyes&Brain > > Adjust to ~ So if Your HeadLights are OldYellers, down around...
Re: ebay plasma blue headlights
Historical mailing list - mike miller
Tue, 6 Nov 2001 18:30:17 -0800
...Testing begins tomorrow.] How do I keep my dash lights when wiring a relay? Keep power to the headlight switch as well as the...
Re: 758227.jpg
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Tue, 25 Oct 2005 21:53:26 +0200
...It splits into two separate circuits once it leaves the back of the headlight switch before going to the dimmer switch and fuseblock, then...
Re: The winner is Mark Drillock, was: Hmm. Headlights don't ...
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 14 Nov 2010 23:00:25 -0800
...Headlights don't ... > > > It is very likely the ground wire for the headlights. They use separate >> fused power circuits but the ground wires join...
Re: Time to replace headlight
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sun, 2 Dec 2012 18:51:24 -0600
...We all know there are round sealed beam headlights. but I suspect that most of us have never seen an aftermarket rectangular sealed beam...
Re: 91 Headlight switch...
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sat, 4 Jun 2005 08:47:13 -0700
...The difference is mainly in the lighting for the dash, the lighting that has the dimmer wheel as part of the headlight switch. 85...
Re: Vanagon rear lights and the pathetic headlights
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Fri, 17 Dec 2010 18:30:11 -0800
Agreed, the FIRST thing is to fix the weaknesses in the aged stock headlight wiring. The improvement can be so dramatic that no further...
Re: Headlight chime
Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
Tue, 25 May 1999 08:55:01 -0700
...If you want an annoying noise to sound when you open a door when the headlights are on and the ignition key is turned...
Re: Round HeadLights
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
Sat, 7 May 2016 13:49:46 -0700
Amazon reference for one zevo version http://www.amazon.com/SYLVANIA-Round-L6024-Street-Headlight/dp/B00OYR8MVO Alistair > On May 7, 2016, at 1...
Re: Idiot Buzzer for Headlights
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Thu, 16 Jul 2015 13:29:59 -1000
...I got to the office and left the headlights on. > > Was there ever an idiot buzzer for the Vanagon if you tried to exit...
Re: Heater Blower Resistor Replacement
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Mon, 06 Jan 1997 12:41:59 -0800
...Larry ;( __________________________________________________ Tim Smith wrote: > > >> 1) Am I correct about the resistor location? > > > >NO, the resistors are located behind the driver's side headlights. > >Remove...
Re: ya say ya can't see at night? blind as a bat?? ..
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sun, 03 Nov 96 12:50:28 CST
...which is why cars run around down here with ONE headlight that is glowing dimly in the night. (b) it says on the box...
Re: WTB: Left Front Headlight for an 86: Again!
Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
Wed, 29 Jan 1997 17:35:53 -0600
...recent purchase of an 86 Syncro GL is > a left front headlight. I think 86-91 are the same. Any good, used ones > out...
Wanted: Rectangular Headlights, Front Bike rack, westy faucet, light
Historical mailing list
Sun, 6 Jun 1999 04:20:24 EDT
I am looking for 86-up rectangular headlights, preferably with broken lenses for a 5" x 7" conversion experiment (for my 89 Westy Syncro...
headlight advice
Historical mailing list - James T.
Tue, 27 Mar 2001 19:37:43 +0000
Howdy! I need some advice - anybody know the output of the H4 euro style round halogen headlights offered at places like the Bus Depot...
Re: Need to Bitch! Headlight adjusters!
Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
Mon, 8 Jul 2002 09:11:12 -0600
I replaced my broken/cracked POS headlight adjusters with some long screws i got at the local hardware store. I made them adjustable by...
Electrical - Lights and Fan: More
Historical mailing list - Tom L. Salicos
Sun, 18 Jul 2004 20:31:44 -0700
...Jumping the L/R output terminals makes everything work - except still no headlights. At the headlight switch, there is no 'X' voltage with the...
Voltage drop with headlight upgrade
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Tschumperlin
Tue, 8 Aug 2006 11:31:43 -0700
...I installed a high power headlight relay kit with Hella lamps. Now I'm seeing a voltage drop from 13.8 to 12.5...
Re: Headlight grill.
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:00:34 -0700
...Lewis <kdlewis@northstate.net> wrote: > >> Anyone hove any info on these headlight grills? >> http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id...
Re: Dang driver lowbeam and front driver turnsignal
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 2 Jan 2017 23:18:25 -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: Vanagon rear lights and the pathetic headlights
Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
Fri, 17 Dec 2010 18:43:54 -0500
David, get the headlight relay kit from one of the vendors (Van-Cafe) and some of the higher wattage bulbs. It makes a huge...
WTB: headlight and mirror
Historical mailing list - John Gladu
Wed, 23 Jul 1997 06:23:14 -0500
...After about 15 minutes I heard a noise from the headlight assembly. Headlight assemblies are not ordinarily noise-producing items. The glass of the...
Re: Part Number ID Help Needed
Historical mailing list - Steve
Thu, 15 Apr 1999 19:45:32 -0700
...it has the > smaller of the plastic 'feet'. > > each headlight assembly gets one of each of those. the small square > high-beam seems to...
Re: Help - Part 2
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sat, 3 May 2014 09:27:35 -0600
...When I turn the key with the headlights on, the headlights go out, not dim, but go out. Turn signal and parking lights do...