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Re: No headlights.
Historical mailing list - Doug Toomey
Tue, 30 Aug 2016 20:30:36 -0700
...Upgraded bulbs and lenses too. > > Tonight I hit the lights and no headlights. Parking lights work fine on that setting. With the headlights on...
Turn lights weirdness
Historical mailing list - Thomas Wilsher
Tue, 13 Aug 2002 11:30:14 -0800
I am having a strange problem with my turn lights. - With the headlights off, turn lights are working fine (i.e. blinks normally) - With...
Re: No headlights.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 31 Aug 2016 23:16:32 -0400
...Upgraded bulbs and lenses too. > > Tonight I hit the lights and no headlights. Parking lights work fine > on that setting. With the headlights on...
Re: Headlights get condensation
Historical mailing list
Sun, 24 Feb 2019 21:16:03 +0000
...Headlights get condensation Sorry, I forgot. I always assume we are talking Vanagons of the 80s, but that's not good enough, because from...
Re: round > square headlight conversion / Lamp Life
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Wed, 4 Jun 2003 12:19:13 -0400
...My headlights are *terrible* with the wiring as it is. >Probably has something to do with the fact that my voltmeter up front >drops...
Re: Rewiring for Xenon lights
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Sat, 4 Nov 2006 17:30:41 -0500
As long as you continue to use the DOT headlights, you will continue to have hard to see at night problems. The wattage/intensity...
Re: 84-headlights moisture
Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
Sun, 8 Jun 2003 21:53:22 -0500
...Good Evening, Fred E-mail message Both of my headlights have moisture inside...how do I get this moisture out?
Re: No headlights
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Thu, 18 Dec 2014 06:57:27 -0800
...I like to ground the headlights at the lights themselves rather than relying on the long shared ground wire back to the dash ground...
Re: Rippin up Carpet and Cleaning headlights
Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
Fri, 16 Apr 2010 19:29:28 -0700
Regarding cleaning the headlights.... Somebody recently told me to use toothpaste on the headlight to remove the glaze. Haven't attempted it yet, but...
help, headlights not working
Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
Thu, 1 Mar 2001 00:43:41 EST
...The other day one of my headlights went out, it was raining and I didn't feel like changing the bulb so used my...
Headlight problem?
Historical mailing list - Shawn
Wed, 24 Apr 2002 19:10:51 -0500
...1)Key on headlights work ONLY on Hi beams 2)Flasher results in more light prior to headlights going out. 3)12V only on...
Re: fog lights
Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
Mon, 8 Apr 2002 22:11:22 -0700
...anyone ever spliced them into the headlights so they are on all > the time when the headlights are? is that okay? > > andy > 80 vanagon...
Re: FW: Headlights
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Wed, 5 Jul 2006 22:19:37 -0700
The headlights are on relays and wired directly from the battery. Even so I guess the switch can fail. Dumb switch. Mike On 7...
PLASMA BLUE HID HEADLIGHTS 86-92 VW VANAGON
Historical mailing list - Fafa Nugon
Thu, 21 Dec 2000 20:58:07 -1000
Anyone out there try this bulb for there Vanagon? PLASMA BLUE HID HEADLIGHTS 86-92 VW VANAGON http://www.lowcostlights.com/specialprice.html 9004...
Re: Hella Headlights and Such
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Sat, 12 Dec 1998 10:57:47 -0800
...Hella Headlights and Such > Date: Saturday, December 12, 1998 8:39 AM > > At the risk of being repetitive, here is a website with FAQs...
Re: Xenon and being the focal point of a smoldering hole
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Mon, 15 Dec 2003 11:36:50 -0800
...The headlights on U.S. market vehicles for the last 30 or so years work ok, for a 1950 model year automobile. The newer...
Another turn signal question
Historical mailing list - Dave Woolridge
Fri, 15 May 2009 08:43:20 -0230
...After taking the van out from indoor winter storage, I have discovered my right turn signal does not work when the headlights are on...
Euro-square headlights
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Mon, 18 May 1998 00:35:02 -0700
...Does anyone know of the Sirrocco Euro headlights shown on this web site would fit in the Vanagon? They look pretty similar. http://www...
need Headlight fixtures
Historical mailing list - Charles E Clement/FWF/EXP/UTIA
Thu, 5 Feb 2004 16:08:57 -0500
We own a '91 Westy with square headlights. Unfortunately, the plastic screw "mounts" that we use to adjust headlight angle are missing. Therefore, our...
E code headlights
Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
Thu, 7 Apr 2005 15:03:04 -0700
Are all European spec headlights E-code? I want to get a set for my 86 Syncro. TIA Tom http://www.TomSinclair.com __________________________________ Yahoo...
Square Headlights to Round
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Fri, 23 Jun 2006 11:20:53 -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...
Bosch H4 Headlights $44/pair
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Sun, 16 May 2010 10:04:03 -0400
...Link to the half-price Bosch H4 headlights: http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=0301600118 Link to an independent review of these headlights: http...
No headlights
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Thu, 18 Dec 2014 06:33:01 -0800
...No headlights hi/low Hi indicator is lit. Instrument lights/side marker lights are lit. Holding the hi/low switch back makes no difference...
Eurovan owners?
Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
Wed, 4 Jun 2003 22:41:47 EDT
...His headlights quit working but he can lift up on the dimmer switch and they will come on. Last time this happened in my...
Re: no headlights cept pulling back on turn signal stick - 87 westy
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Fri, 11 Aug 2006 08:00:40 -0700
...no headlights cept pulling back on turn signal stick - 87 westy > Frank is using "ignition-switched" power so that headlights can never be > left...
Dead Headlights
Historical mailing list - Vlach Family
Mon, 30 Nov 1998 13:55:36 -0500
Hello everyone - RE: '87 Vanagon Syncro My headlights were working just fine, and then died for no apparent reason. Description of events leading to...
Re: Daytime Running Lights-91 Carat
Historical mailing list
Tue, 25 Feb 1997 23:38:36 -0400 (AST)
...If you wanted headlights on too, jumper across the back of the rocker switch for them. Stalk would still do the hi/lo bit...
Headlights
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:00:20 -0500
...Goes well with Daniel Sterns discussion on headlights. http://what-when-how.com/automobile/headlight-automobile/ John -- John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL...
new headlights go in and R side lights go out.
Historical mailing list - Philip Hanson (Volt Computer)
Fri, 13 Nov 1998 06:52:04 -0800
I put new headlights in and the r-side lights, the r-rear light, and the license light don't work. I've done...
Round vs Square Headlights
Historical mailing list - John Brush
Thu, 7 Feb 2002 14:30:33 -0700
With regards to the 1.9L vs the 2.1 liter water cooled engine, did the headlights change shape when the motor was changed...
fog lights
Historical mailing list - Andy Zappe
Mon, 8 Apr 2002 11:51:32 EDT
...anyone ever spliced them into the headlights so they are on all the time when the headlights are? is that okay? andy 80 vanagon...
Re: Brighter headlights - 91 Westy
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sun, 22 May 2016 18:45:19 +0000
To remove the haze from the headlights I use denatured alcohol (same as alcohol stove fuel).About 3 Tbs, swirl it around inside,drain...
Re: Headlights
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Sat, 20 Apr 2013 17:28:07 -0400
> We all know the headlights just don't illuminate enough. > Is there a definitive replacement unit or a higher intensity > replacement bulbs that is...
Re: Hella Headlights and Such
Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
Sat, 12 Dec 1998 09:39:04 -0700
...that provides just about everything you'll need to know about headlights. (Not suggesting buying there, however.) This site recommends very strongly against the...
Re: FOUR full size headlights?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:46:41 -0500
At 03:35 PM 1/13/2012, ANTONY MARSH wrote: >My 87 Syncro has a different upper grill with four full sized >rectangular headlights...
Headlights: SA Conversion Procedure
Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:21:45 -0700
Good Morning, Considering the recent discussion on headlights, I documented my conversion to the South African configuration on my website. I hope this might...
for sale
Historical mailing list - rob le duc
Wed, 23 May 2001 17:18:29 MDT
...both headlights and grille off 86 syncro stock rectangular headlights $75 each grille $75 each ( 2 ) just swaped to old style single rounds and...
Re: High Beam #
Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
Sun, 2 Dec 2001 08:04:14 -0800
...It is 55W. -Dana- > The inner headlights (I have the square ones), the ones that only come on > when you switch on the high...
Re: Square Headlights on an '85?
Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
Tue, 5 Dec 2000 20:14:08 -0500
...Square Headlights on an '85? > Howdy List; > > I'm curious as to whether or not I'd be able to fit the 86-later...
Help - Part 2
Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
Sat, 3 May 2014 09:35:29 -0500
...When I turn the key with the headlights on, the headlights go out, not dim, but go out. Turn signal and parking lights do...
LED headlights
Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:17:53 -0400
http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts.aspx?category|category_root|-26=Lighting&category|cat_-26|181=Headlights&canned_results_trigger=&partfamilyid=23459 http://www.youtube...
Prob's w/ Jetta Headlights, No Vanagon content
Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
Tue, 7 Jul 1998 07:24:59 -0400
The headlights on my wife's '92 Jetta are not working. The fuses look ok. If I flick the hight beams they stay on...
round headlight to square conversion
Historical mailing list - Brandt Milczewski
Fri, 10 Mar 2000 17:57:37 -0800
I have an '85 Westy with round headlights. Can I convert to square headlights and grille? I generally like the way the look but...
headlights
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Wed, 23 May 2007 06:47:10 -0700
My 86 GL has 50/50 headlights. Sometimes they work, sometimes not. When they don't work, the blue hi beam light on the...
Square Headlights on an '85?
Historical mailing list - Brian Cirulnick
Tue, 5 Dec 2000 16:44:02 -0500
Howdy List; I'm curious as to whether or not I'd be able to fit the 86-later grill and square headlights to...
Re: Headlight Alarm
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:05:07 -0700
...I'm just wondering if they > added this feature after a certain year? I have an 89, and my headlights > will not stay on...
Re: Wanted: composite headlights
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Fri, 22 May 1998 00:34:08 -0700
At 10:13 PM 5/21/98 -0600, David Hardy wrote: >If anyone out there has a pair of composite headlights (just the >headlights...
Re: Brighter headlights - 91 Westy
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Sun, 22 May 2016 12:21:13 -0600
...Lots more options for the round headlights, but the cost is quite high. That's a great idea to look at the Euro ebay...
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: odd headlight issue?
Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
Fri, 28 Jul 2006 09:18:56 -0700
chris wrote: > When I turn my headlights on, the light indicating my brights turns on, > but my headlights do not.... > > Any thoughts as to...
Motorcycle headlight conversion?
Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
Sun, 31 Oct 2010 16:45:06 -0700
Hello, my previous owner spent $451 to get the headlamps converted to Bosch motorcycle headlights - "BOSCH H2 000 SAE76 DOT 1305 603 038" headlights...
Re: Eurospec Rectangular headlights
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Sun, 27 Aug 2006 23:41:52 -0700
...idea where I can pick up the European Spec'd > rectangular headlights? I'm going to be needing another set... New or used? -- BenT
Re: road greetings
Historical mailing list
Wed, 24 Aug 1994 18:46:48 -0500 (CDT)
...you all use the flashing headlights to greet on- >coming Type IIs, or is that passe'? > Well, I tried, but my high-beams only...
Rectangle headlight conversion to common 200mm headlights
Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
Wed, 30 Oct 2002 11:03:56 -0600
I remember awhile back a post where someone had converted conventional 200mm rectangle headlights to fit the '86 and later vanagon by fabricating a...
FS: 85-91 outer Hi/Low headlights
Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
Mon, 27 Dec 2004 17:16:00 -0500
I've got a left and right rectangular hi low headlights from my 87 syncro that I upgraded to H4's, They are in...
Re: Syncro Doka on eBay - VIN?
Historical mailing list
Thu, 23 Mar 2006 05:16:40 EST
...writes: > Also, the front grille & headlights are wrong for a '90 model although > european transporters had round headlights up to '91 unless it was...
Re: 82 w/square headlights
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Mon, 28 May 2007 18:05:56 -0600
...For all the bashing of the stock square headlights, I think they are better than the standard sealed beams in my '81. Don't...
Re: Headlights get condensation
Historical mailing list - thewestyman
Sun, 24 Feb 2019 11:28:45 -0800
...I always assume we are talking Vanagons of the 80s, but that's not good enough, because from 86 the headlights are different. So...
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...
RE: short in headlight wiring ... somewhere
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 15 Jun 97 00:04:11 UT
The ground wire for the headlights has lost it's connection. Probably burned at the connection by the fuse box. Check the two round...