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• Re: Hella E-Code lights with "City Light"?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 17:25:43 -0700
  I sell the Hella and the Bosch lights - the Bosch lights are better quality than the Hella units IMHO - mainly due to the better...
• crazy rear light thing going on
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Sat, 21 Mar 2020 10:22:00 -0700
  HI My 87 westy camper was re painted a couple of years ago so the rear tail light assemblies were removed and re installed...
• Re: cig lighter light?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Tue, 7 May 2002 13:14:41 -0500
  ...The light and the cigarette lighter both grounds through the lighters outer shell. That is - the lighter housing itself is the ground and either...
• Re: Dash control lights question
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Sat, 10 Jul 1999 02:38:33 EDT
  ...Oddly, it's wired into the circuit for the backup lights, rather than the dash lights. It's always lit, whether the other lights...
• Re: '88 headlight upgrade options?
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 20:37:12 -0500
  > What I'd like is a reasonable cost option to get more light in the > low beam > range, without going with a new grill...
• Re: Vanagon trailer wiring help needed
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Sat, 9 Jun 2001 08:34:35 -0500
  The only problem I had with he marker lights were grounds. Are the hots/nots in the right order? The fuse is blowing because...
• Auxiallary Brake Lights - Was Carrying Scooter
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Sun, 29 Mar 2009 01:46:15 +0000
  As a response to covering my lights when carrying my scooter on the back, I installed some auxillary brake lights on my Westy today...
• RE: Alternator & O2 lights on
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Dec 1995 13:48:17 -0500
  Mike writes: > "Drive out of the parking lot and the lights go out." > > I thought you meant the headlights! > > Now that I know you...
• Vanagon trailer wiring help needed
  Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
  Sat, 9 Jun 2001 03:59:49 EDT
  ...Since the Van's low tail lights would be covered by my gear I decided to mount trailer lights to the thing. I spliced...
• Dash control lights question
  Historical mailing list - Richard O'Halloran
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 01:05:58 -0700
  I waited until nightfall to check for sure which lights on my 90 Westy dash actually light up. And they are... Speedo gauge, Tacho...
• Re: Major light upgrade (long)
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 06:46:27 -0700
  ...Daniel Stern, @ Daniel Stern Lighting had me read him all the numbers from these and identified them as driving lights. In any event, in...
• Re: Tail lamp bulb specifications
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 11:37:41 EDT
  The Bulbs used in my '84 Vanagon tail lights are as follows. These are still the factory fitted originals for the most part and...
• Re: Possible replacement lights? Need feedback
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 22 Oct 2003 14:02:07 -0400
  The Corrado lights, in particular won't work very gracefully on a Vanagon. First off, they are customized to fit in the headlight frame...
• Any reason NOT to use Euro tail lights?
  Historical mailing list - Will Taygan
  Tue, 27 Oct 2015 08:17:55 -0800
  It's time to replace my old dirty cracked tail lights. I'm planning on modifying the unused lower middle reflector spot to become...
• What lights for an upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 21 Dec 2005 22:13:04 -0600
  I want to upgrade the lighting on my 88 GL to the e-code lights but don't know a lot aobut them. I...
• Re: Park Lights
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 22:38:46 CDT
  What is the European H4 conversion replacement ? Is it the SA grill or just replacement lights? Mark Ingalls 85 GL >From: Bill Davidson <wdavidson...
• Re: Rear lights questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 8 Dec 2010 12:22:22 -0800
  ...Rear lights questions Two questions about rear lights: (1) Is it possible to install a high-mounted third brake light? (2) Is it possible...
• light problems need help
  Historical mailing list - Michel Bertin
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 18:28:31 -0400
  I have 1984 vanagon and I have a light problem. It is with the park and signal lights. No signal light but I think...
• cigeritte lighter light
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Rueb
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 22:18:49 EST
  how do i replace the light on the ciggeritee lighter how does it come out of dash thanks patrick 87 wolfs gon
• Re: Back-up lights
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 12:38:53 -0700
  ...a fog light. on the rear bumper. no, really. see, you buy TWO kits of fog lights (four individual fog lights, plus relays). put...
• Re: Back-up lights don't work
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Wed, 1 Aug 2007 09:14:23 -0700
  Repl the switch and once you know its working, then repair the backup lights...both common failures. Use a 12v test light to check...
• Vanagon Instrument Pod Lights Out
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sun, 1 Jan 2012 13:01:51 -0700
  ...That center light over the idiot light section is working fine. I tested the light bulbs, and LED's in the center section socket...
• internet mail list humor
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Fri, 25 Apr 1997 06:49:12
  ...306 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior, where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work...
• L/F, R/F running light/flasher dont flash when lights are on but do flash when no light on ??
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sat, 9 Dec 2006 14:12:39 -0800
  My right front running light/flasher's bulb socket rusted out because the lens was leaking water I got a new lens & bulb socket...
• Re: Two warning lights come on TOGETHER
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 23 Aug 2005 09:30:28 -0400
  Ed, The two lights are actually wired together. It was done for "test" purposes ... when you switch on the ignition. An alternator problem will...
• Re: SA grills available again
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 19 Dec 2006 21:16:40 -0800
  ...He clearly describes the small inner lights as not high beams. They are and this is what Kim is referring to. :) "Driving lights" are...
• Re: The final answer on the "city light" debate
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 12 Dec 2008 10:14:01 -0800
  ...As Wikipedia states, park lights and city lights and standing lights are used on an interchanging basis and it all means the same thing...
• Re: Adding a front passenger dome light
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Wed, 7 Nov 2012 09:41:41 -0700
  We found a two light, directional fixture from JC Whitney. Ran wires behind the pressboard headliner and wired it to be hot even with...
• Re: Combo Driving and Fog Light Hookup
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Thu, 3 May 2001 10:44:54 -0700
  Stan, There's a page on my website with photos on how-to install auxiliary lights (and where I installed relays). http://www.geocities...
• Re: high wattage light bulbs - A caution
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 25 May 2009 14:57:56 -0700
  LED tail lights or brake lights?� I think if the BRAKE lights are bright enough to get your attention NOW then they do their...
• Re: Brake Light Troubleshooting Tips?
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Sun, 8 Jun 2014 20:13:08 -0400
  You won't get a brake warning light as long as the dual master cylinder is still making brake pressure properly on both seals...
• Re: WARNING: SOUTH AFRICAN QUAD LIGHT GRILLES INCITE ROAD RAGE...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 11:07:29 EST
  In a message dated 11/25/02 4:50:04 AM Eastern Standard Time, skjeflo@attbi.com writes: > , your lights will seem brighter/misadjusted...
• Re: Interior light/work light
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 21:47:35 -0800
  ...Interior light/work light > I bought from Planet Bike LED head lights very bright, portable, 100 hours on > self contained batteries, no wiring needed...
• electrical woes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Mon, 26 May 1997 18:14:00 +0000
  I had an intermittant failure of the three instrument panel lights that come on with the headlight switch when I bought my 84' Vanagon...
• Combo Driving and Fog Light Hookup
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 3 May 2001 10:50:14 -0500
  I have a set of Bosch lights, one is a high powered driving light and the other is a wide beam fog light. Has...
• Re: Tail lamp upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 22:05:08 EDT
  ...The parking light housing lacks this reflector. I run > heavy-duty 50-watt incadescent light bulbs in my parking lights and 50-watt > halogen...
• Why???
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Thu, 26 Feb 2015 20:14:15 -0800
  ...Connected to the car’s propane tank, took it apart, got it lighted every time first time, put it back together, lighted again first...
• Re: Possible replacement lights? Need feedback
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Wed, 22 Oct 2003 14:28:32 -0400
  > Thanks for the info! > r > > > The Corrado lights, in particular won't work very gracefully on a > Vanagon. First off, they are customized to...
• fog light level and "refracting seats".
  Historical mailing list - radish150
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 09:37:36 +0000
  ...What you want is the light to illuminate the ground right? Well, the higher the lights the more water vapor (fog) the light has...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 25 Nov 1998 - Special issue
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Thu, 26 Nov 1998 12:34:49 +0100
  >Actually, the rear fog light is intended for the space which >is used for brake light in North American Vanagons, and the >empty place...
• Re: Friday Listserve Humour
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 14 Dec 2000 21:43:29 -0800
  ...How many Vanagon.com listserve readers does it take to change a light bulb? Answer: 826 > >1 to change the light bulb and to...
• Re: Heater/vent control panel/cigarette lighter illuminating lights...
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 07:51:13 -0800
  ...Heater/vent control panel/cigarette lighter illuminating > lights... > > > | Any ideas on shoring up the cigarette lighter when it's been removed one > | time too...
• Re: Rear lights questions
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Thu, 9 Dec 2010 07:56:56 -0500
  ...3rd light sale on ebay (not mine)<http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4583-EYE-LEVEL-STOP-TURN-SIGNAL-INDICATOR-LIGHTS-s_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em14Q2el1262QQhashZitem190241843856QQitemZ190241843856QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories> GL...
• Cool Lighting
  Historical mailing list - Frank Brancolino
  Sun, 9 Sep 2001 15:41:14 EDT
  IM looking for low energy 12v lighting and found some really cool stuff! I did a search for "LED lighting" (I user findwhat.com...
• Re: How do I wire up backup lights?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:55:32 -0700
  More important, regardless of wire colors, is do you want to run the power for through those lights directly through the stock back-up...
• Re: aux headlights
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 18 Dec 1997 10:03:29 CST
  ...and you'd be illegal. :( i chose to trigger my fog lights off the parking lights ... so that i can run my fog lights...
• Re: "City Lights"
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 23:13:19 +1200
  > >How about city lights? What is a city light? It's a European-type parking >>lamp, a small 5W bulb sticks through a grommet...
• Re: more bulbs...
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 20 Nov 1999 20:19:54 +0100
  ...The only switch that has light on my car is the heated rear window, and the warning light in the emergency signals. The light...
• Re: Cigar. and Glove Box light question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 May 2004 20:49:42 EDT
  ...light dim with the dash lights? > > what switches the light in the dash above the glove box? > the answer is yes to your first...
• Re: Tail lights and brake lights
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 23 Mar 2006 23:25:08 -0600
  > Are the driving lights the single bulb to the inside, closest to > the license plate? > Brake lights the outer most lense below the turn...
• Re: Combo Driving and Fog Light Hookup
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 3 May 2001 11:04:43 -0700
  Why not wire the driving light through your high beam circuit and the fog through your lows? Of course, also through your dash switch...
• on fog and driving lights
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Preiss
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 12:10:39 -0800
  All factory lights below the bumper are fog lights, for one simple reason: fog typically 'floats' approx. 1-2' above the ground. Below that...
• Re: Some good info about E-code headlamps & "City Lights"
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 17:45:23 -0500
  >How about city lights? What is a city light? It's a European-type parking >lamp, a small 5W bulb sticks through a grommet...
• Re: Any reason NOT to use Euro tail lights?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 27 Oct 2015 10:16:36 -0700
  Hey Will, I have quite a few nice, used Euro tail lights here at the shop. Would let them go for $20 each, plus...
• Re: Light Inside Camper/cockpit lighting
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 00:16:26 -1000
  ...Light Inside Camper/cockpit lighting On my '88 Westy the slider does activate the dome lights. However this was not the case when I...
• Re: Back-up lights
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 22:57:46 -0300
  Use a second relay from the running lights. If they are not on (i.e. daytime) then the first relay (powered by the original...
• Re: $5 100W inverter, Office max
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 7 Nov 2004 21:13:46 -0500
  ...You make a good point about the trouble light and other basic 110v lighting. My favorite work light is the regular incandescent "clip" light...
• Re: Tail Light Up date-Week 2
  Historical mailing list - Kim G
  Tue, 24 Apr 2001 09:15:38 -0500
  ...What are the part #'s for the brighter tail light, brake light, and reverse lights? Do you have a 3rd brake light and where...
• Re: Rear lights questions
  Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
  Wed, 8 Dec 2010 21:36:33 +0000
  I went LED bulbs, and I also wired up the spare socket in the rear cluster to be on with my running lights. http...
• Fw: Re: E-Code Lights - another alternative
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 12:02:58 -0500
  Don't forget, When your headlight switch melts in the off position, at least the auxillary lights would be good enough to get you...