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• Re: headlights problems
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Fri, 27 Jan 2017 17:33:35 +0000
  ...recently when I turn on the headlights, these symptoms appear: - headlights are dim - high beams are on at the same time as low beam...
• FS: round vanagon headlight buckets..change your headlights from square to round
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Apr 2012 13:03:45 -0400
  i have some '80-'85 vanagon round factory headlight buckets. i also have the wiring pigtail. these will fit all '86-'91 vanagons as...
• Re: Head Lights - 85-86
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Wed, 10 May 2006 09:24:05 -0400
  On 5/10/06, joe trussell <vanagongl@hotmail.com> wrote: > > All the best Volkswagens have round headlights. I guess it's a matter of...
• Re: headlights OUT!
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 12 Aug 1999 19:10:12 -0400
  ...Turned the > headlight switch off and back on again. This time...no headlights at all, > just parking lights (however the high beam indicator stays...
• Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 19:34:38 -0800
  ...Same thing that happens if the stock headlights get busted! But I've been driving for about 36 years now and haven't busted...
• headlights
  Historical mailing list - Kristin Dewey
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 04:05:44 EST
  Joel recommended some headlights to me back when I first bought my 84 westy... Now I'm finally getting around to actually replacing the...
• Re: Rectangle headlight conversion to common 200mm headlights
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Thu, 31 Oct 2002 06:45:03 -0800
  ...Dana Birkenfeld Jeff wrote: > I remember awhile back a post where someone had converted conventional 200mm > rectangle headlights to fit the '86 and later...
• Re: WTB pair of good used round headlight buckets for Vanagon 80-85
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 9 Oct 2009 17:18:55 -0400
  The round headlights use the same electrical connector as an H4 headlight (a pleasant surprise when I put my SA grill on.) H4 headlight...
• Re: Best place to locate headlight relays
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Sat, 27 Jul 2002 23:08:17 -0400
  I installed my headlight relay electrically between the headlight switch and the dimmer switch. It is physically located under the instrument cover just in...
• Re: help, headlights not working
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Thu, 1 Mar 2001 07:34:16 -0500
  With the same symptoms, my headlight switch was the defective part. It passes all the current for the headlights. So if you have high...
• Re: Headlight Dilemma
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 12 May 2009 09:51:13 -0400
  Who needs South Africa? Why not get headlight buckets, rings, and grill from an 84/85. Used ones are cheap and easy to find...
• Re: Dead Headlights
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 30 Nov 1998 21:10:48 EST
  In a message dated 98-11-30 13:57:21 EST, vlach@COBWEB.NET writes: << My headlights were working just fine, and then died...
• Headlight Ground
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Mon, 12 Mar 2001 21:32:35 -0600
  Volks Folks, Anybody know off hand where the headlight ground is on our Vans? I wanted to clean it up to see if my...
• Re: No headlights
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 18 Dec 2014 08:54:47 -0800
  ...No headlights > > The headlight ground has gone away. That lets both the high and low beam > voltages feed back to the high beam indicator...
• Re: Headlight dim switch part of turn signal switch?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:14:44 -0400
  ...when you said dimmer I assumed you meant the dial portion of your headlight switch that controls the brightness of the instrument cluster, not...
• Re: No headlights.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 31 Aug 2016 23:16:32 -0400
  ...No headlights. how old is your ignition switch...? a bad one can cause headlight wonkiness Jimmy Wilmington, NC On Mon, Aug 29, 2016 at...
• Re: Archives (& Dennis Haynes) solves headlight problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 07:24:52 -0400
  Both headlights are grounded at that one location. That is the problem. Too much current there. As an upgrade, add another ground connection rith...
• Re: Headlights: 2D1 types to Euro H4 types?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:34:03 -0700
  Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > I've never had any thought that I'm gonna get busted for non-US-legal > headlights. They don't...
• Re: Very Dim Rectangular Square Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Fri, 24 Nov 2006 05:08:08 -0800
  ...Very Dim Rectangular Square Headlights Sorry, Don but I think you're wrong. Britian never got square headlights on their 'Vanagons'. All the square...
• Re: fog lights
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 02:18:18 +0800
  The relay for my Hella XL's is controlled through the headlight switch and a VW 3-position rocker switch also mounted in the...
• More Headlight...
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 20 Dec 2014 13:29:22 +0000
  I should have mentioned this car had recently passed Virginia inspection, so the headlights must be aimed correctly. I'm not even sure HOW...
• FS: Used Square EURO H4 Headlights with Headlight washers.
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Sat, 13 May 2006 16:56:57 -0400
  I have a set of used square H4 headlights with washers for sale. These are complete assemblies, with both low and high beams, bulbs...
• Re: Bus depot headlight upgrade "Vision Kit" for 1988 vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 16 Jul 2015 09:14:34 -0400
  ...If someone changed the headlight grounding in anyway all bets are off. It is very common for the headlights to be re-grounded near...
• Re: FS: Euro Square Headlight Grille with Washers
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:13:02 -0700
  I have never seen factory headlight washers before. Do they work well? Driving in the Sacramento Valley I sure get a ton of bug...
• Error in accessing
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Danrich
  Fri, 29 Sep 2000 20:21:59 -1000
  Error in accessing Item #69705 (10 Sep 1998 13:46) - headlight alignment does anyone have the specifics on how to align my headlights? I...
• Re: WTB Headlight Buckets
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 2 Nov 2003 10:43:29 EST
  ...Is anyone > selling some pre-85 headlight buckets? > > i have some round headlight buckets w/ lights and wires for the square-to-round converions...
• For Sale: round headlight buckets for square to round conversion
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Oct 2003 08:57:54 EDT
  folks i have a few sets of round headlight buckets for sale, for the square to round headlight conversion.. includes wiring and buckets p...
• Headlight Switch - stuck on!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Altman
  Wed, 23 Mar 2005 22:10:39 -0600
  OK - so I pulled into the garage tonight and tried to turn off the headlights and the switch was stuck in the on position...
• Re: Time to replace headlight
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Mon, 3 Dec 2012 17:46:02 +0000
  ...Sealed beam rectangular headlights? Yes, I know for a fact they > >exist, as I have owned several early and mid 90's Chevy vans...
• Headlights - internal parking light
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 09:45:42 -0500
  Can anyone explain to me just what an internal parking light is, in relation to headlights, and how this might or might not be...
• Re: Daytime Running Lights-91 Carat
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Feb 1997 23:38:36 -0400 (AST)
  ...No relays, draws current from high amp headlight section. If you wanted headlights on too, jumper across the back of the rocker switch for...
• Re: Help requested: No headlights!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Sep 2000 23:06:41 -0700
  ...No headlights!! My 86 GL Syncro (build date 11/85) suddenly lost its headlights, although the high-beam lamp on the dash stays lit...
• Re: front headlights not working.... (long winded again)
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 10:04:36 -0500
  ...The headlight relays use a small amount of current from the headlight/ignition switch to "signal" them to close, and they supply the needed...
• Re: headlight switch bulb
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 12:38:08 -0600
  That sounds like a fog light switch- not interchangeable with the headlight switch at all. The headlight switch incorporates circuits for the parking lights...
• HELP HELP HELP Big Headlight Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Zehring, Michael
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 14:15:44 -0500
  ...Headlight Trouble This is my problem; I turn on the headlights, all exterior lights come on except for the = headlights. The radio doesn't...
• Re: Error in accessing
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 30 Sep 2000 08:48:24 -0700
  go to http://lighting.mbz.org/ for instructions on how to adjust your headlights. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Daniel Danrich" <danrich@CCMAUI.NET> To...
• Re: ecode h4 headlights
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 12 May 2005 11:32:58 -0400
  Eh? If you are referring to the H4 rectangular Vanagon headlights, the city light should already be in there. I haven't yet wired...
• Turn signal indicator troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 16 Nov 2010 06:06:29 -0800
  ...IGN OFF-Headlights OFF-21 Relay OUT TS = NO TSI = NO 4W = NO 4TSI = NO 4WS = NO IGN ON-Headlights OFF-21 Relay OUT...
• Re: Wanted: Round Headlight Grill
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:08:10 -0500
  I sold a round headlight grill to a guy in New Mexico. I packed it well and shipped it by bus. They can hold...
• Re: Headlights and Grounds
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 12 Feb 2005 22:05:04 -0800
  --- Jeffrey Schwaia <jeff@VANAGONPARTS.COM> wrote: > Messing around with the headlights on my father's '86 GL this > week, I > measured 11.3 volts...
• help with headlight/relay
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 19:15:43 -0400
  last weekend I put in a new headlight switch. This weekend I tried to upgrade with the relays. This is a '81 Westfalia model...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
  Wed, 3 Sep 2014 12:49:37 -0600
  ...I did replace the headlight lenses and adjusters, and make sure the headlights bulbs are CLEAN, only touch with non-lint cloth. The round...
• Electrical issue - 1987 Syncro GL
  Historical mailing list - Don in Phoenix
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 12:45:56 -0700
  ...With the jumper, I had headlights (in BOTH headlight switch positions!!) and windshield wipers, but ONLY when the headlight switch was all the way...
• Re: Bus depot headlight upgrade "Vision Kit" for 1988 vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 16 Jul 2015 13:17:27 -0400
  At 06:15 AM 7/16/2015, Dennis Jowell wrote: >Jim >The basic problem on the headlight install is step one of the >instructions...
• Re: OT: new beetle bulb replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Fri, 12 May 2006 17:25:00 -0400
  ...The whole headlight unit is held in by a metal strap. Release the strap. Then slide the headlight unit out. From there you can...
• headlight relays
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:44:37 -0700
  I've edited the post I just made on headlight relays to include note about high beam actuation when lights are off. I welcome...
• Re: Cleaning Inside of HeadLights
  Historical mailing list - harald.nancy
  Fri, 10 Oct 1997 00:41:08 -0700
  To Dan, It sounds like your headlights are probably stone-chipped. Check the surface for cracks or tiny holes. You might be able to...
• Re: WTB: Round Headlight assembly from '85 and older
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 27 Jan 2014 23:45:10 -0700
  I've not been able to figure out what all the Round vs Rectangular HeadLight Fuss is all about ~ I live behind a pair...
• Re: [Syncro] Headlight relay upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 4 Jan 2004 14:53:34 -0800
  ...With just the headlights on I had a .19 drop from alt to bat, another .28 from bat to fuse panel, another .86 drop...
• Re: No Headlights or Turnsignals but Markers OK Update 2
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:16:08 -0700
  ...I checked the dash headlight switch for continuity across the circuits, it seems fine. I jumped the headlight switch socket in the various circuit...
• headlight cover fit?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 2 Jun 2000 08:56:46 -0700
  I just installed a set of clear plastic headlight covers (Acrylisteel AS 2117 for the 87 to 91 Vernon) that I bought from one...
• Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 23 Jun 2006 13:41:50 -0400
  Hello - Is there a way for me to remove the headlight plugs without cutting the wires? I want to install the round headlights from...
• Re: OT: new beetle bulb replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 12 May 2006 17:42:28 -0400
  Here's a short writeup on NB headlight replacement: http://members.amaonline.com/hestersu/installs.html#headlight Mike Jeff Palmer wrote: > Don't suppose...
• Headlight question
  Historical mailing list - Royston, Jerry
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 09:55:35 -0500
  ...Yet when I started the engine again, the headlights did come on. Is it normal for the headlights not to be on when the...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 3 Sep 2014 12:18:25 -0700
  I added an EXTRA ground just behind each headlight by tapping into the ground wire, I drilled a hole right there to ground it...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 22 Jun 2021 15:50:00 -0700
  ...Headlights > > > > Headlights have started cutting off and on. The high beams fail more > > often than the low beams but they both do it. By...
• Re: Headlights get condensation
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Feb 2019 21:16:03 +0000
  I wouldn't mind thoughts on either setup.  I have an 87 with the headlight setup from an 85. Dave B. -----Original Message----- From...
• More headlight problems
  Historical mailing list - van man
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 08:55:30 -0700
  ...Soooo, I replaced the headlight switch with a new one... No headlights. Again - the running lights go on and the dash lights work. The...
• headlight alignment parts, headlight replacement - RON SALMON, please read!
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 09:09:37 -0400
  ...What does the lower/inner headlight adjustment screw attach to? In Matilda�s headlights there�s nothing there at all for them to screw...
• Re: Headlight swtich diagnostics?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:49:53 -0800
  ...with > ignition off + headlight switch on, three LEDs in the dashboard glow. > With engine running + headlight switch off - normal. Engine running > + headlight switch on...