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• Re: Vanagon trailer wiring help needed
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Sat, 9 Jun 2001 16:30:51 -0700
  Vanagons have different light setups than most trailers (separate brake and turn signal lights) so you need an adaptor that you can buy at...
• Re: SA Quad Grill Kit
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Tue, 27 Dec 2005 02:33:01 -0800
  So when you buy one of these kits, the inner hibeam lights come with it.., but if you don't use hibeams much then...
• A Little Humor - How many list members does it take to change a lightbulb?
  Historical mailing list - samc
  Sun, 26 Feb 2006 16:09:00 -0500
  ...Nineteen to post that this group is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb (or light bulb) forum...
• 3rd brake light for sale..Re: LED tail lights etc third brake light
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Jan 2003 14:16:49 EST
  i have a hatch top 3rd brake light for sale for a vanagon.. new.. $35 chris
• Re: high wattage light bulbs - A caution
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 25 May 2009 13:03:43 -0700
  I also find it annoying as hell following someone with mega bright tail lights.� I think it is real danger.� Tail lights should be...
• Re: Your thougs on 3" LED lamps at the ends of my van-cafe tube bumpers. The birth of Gronski Lights
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:18:49 -0400
  ...It lights on the high setting when I'm > reversing, and lights on the low setting tied to the interior lighting or > perhaps a...
• Re: tail lights
  Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
  Sat, 18 Dec 2010 21:30:37 +0000
  I also put up an article on switching to LED lights on the Vanagon as well on the Vanagon Wiki: http://www.vanagonwiki.net...
• Re: fog lights
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 16:44:29 -0800
  so, besides the Projektzwo fog light kit, are there any other "all inclusive" fog light kits (wires, switch(es), direction, mounting)? yes, Bosch, Hella...
• Re: Switch to LED lighting
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 11:29:25 -0700
  I highly recommend LED tail lights. They're bulbs made up of a cluster of small red LED's... nice bright cherry red. no...
• Re: tail lights
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 17 Dec 2010 19:33:52 -0800
  I recently added some inexpensive Chain Auto Parts clearance lights to my van, and got the brightest bulbs I could for the existing taillights...
• Lighting of a different kind
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 31 Oct 2007 10:55:56 -0500
  I was looking at GoWesty's little portable gooseneck LED light, and while it looks good form some applications, it really doesn't fill...
• Arrangement of US Taillights
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Sep 1999 10:24:06 +0300
  Hi all, I need to have the light arrangement of the (US-) Vanagon tail light. Is it like this: ------------------------ ------------------------ | Turn | Back-Up | Brake-| | Brake...
• Re: Question about adding lights
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:09:09 -0500
  Jim, On the VolksieBus - my blue '88 Transporter - I have the following lights: Stock running lights, turn signals, brake lights, backup lights and flashers...
• Re: Blinking Dash Warning Lights!
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Fri, 28 Aug 1998 19:22:58 PDT
  >I have no idea why they wired the OXS and alternator lights up this way so >that >they both go on. Confusing as hell...
• Re: tail lights
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 11:03:12 -0700
  ...tail lights > > > on 4/25/00 1:13 PM, Karl Wolz at wolzphoto@worldnet.att.net wrote: > > > Do you have taillights, brake lights, and...
• Re: rear fog light
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Thu, 1 Feb 2001 20:34:23 -0600
  I think Lee is referring to a rear facing high-intensity red light, also called a fog light in Europe. Keeps folks from piling...
• Re: '91 GL -- no brake lights, no license plate lights, but have tail lights, directional signals, and back-up lights
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 24 Sep 2019 01:10:09 +0000
  When I tackle lighting issues, I do this:  Disconnect battery.  Use steel wool on interior of light bulb sockets to brighten.  Anywhere connections are...
• Changing Taillight Bulbs/ f
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 18 Apr 1997 08:23:32 EDT
  ...1,331: >> >> 1 to change the light bulb and to post to the mail >> list that the light bulb has been changed >> 14 to...
• Re: light show pt 2
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 14 Apr 2001 15:23:06 EDT
  ...I am concerned about lights being overly bright and there being a poor distinction between running lights and brake lights. If your BMW has...
• Re: Back-up lights
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:11:09 -0500
  > In addition to terrifically under-powered headlights on a Vanagon, > the back-up lights are also below expectation. > For back-up light improvement, I...
• Re: Daniel Stern Lighting - 200mm E-code
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 18:09:54 -0500
  I don't have any personal experience with the lights mentioned below, but they do appear to be the Ceibies (sp?) from France. I...
• reverse light wire (color?)
  Historical mailing list - dave bowers
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 17:16:56 -0700
  Hey Folks, I would like to tap into my reverse light wire in the back of my van, and use it as a power...
• Re: upgrading 86-up headlights
  Historical mailing list - Drew Jenkins
  Thu, 25 Jul 1996 11:58:37 GMT
  I agree that the stock square headlights are very disappointing with respect to the low beam light output. I feel the major problem with...
• Re: Heater/vent control panel/cigarette lighter illuminating lights...
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 17:39:18 -0800
  I too would like to know how to get that cigarette lighter out of there. W. ----- Original Message ----- From: James Shinosky To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Light bulb guide?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:07:12 -0400
  Hi folks, I’d like to eventually change my 84 to LED lights outside. I have done the back up bulbs and the marker...
• Weird lighting issue
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 18 Jan 2015 14:43:30 -0500
  Hi all, I've been working on putting my van back together after getting it painted and I've got a weird lighting issue...
• Re: Blinking alternator light...?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 13 Sep 2020 08:45:19 -0700
  hi Dennis, *Are you somehow confusing the oil pressure and alternator warning lights?* *YES, YES... I am sorry for the confusion, it's my...
• Re: Dashboard light filters and a relay on the dashboard light circuit
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 09:26:47 -0500
  And by keeping the lights dim you notice the idiot warning lights a WHOLE LOT faster!!! I keep the lights on my Honda and...
• Upgrading 86-up headlights: the definative answer! (longish)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Jul 1996 11:08:13 -0700
  ...Legal Lights A good legal alternative to the H4 is the Hella Plus lights and the CIBIE Bobbie lights (which I have on my...
• Man, I am backing up now...on the light install..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:07:51 -0700
  ...Just for fun, I re-connected the battery and the stinkin high beam indicator light comes on..Key on, key off lights on lights...
• Re: Upgrading Projectzwo Bulbs to 100w and/or Yellow
  Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 14:23:22 -0800
  ...You'll be able to turn the fog lights on so long as the parking lights are on. Also, FYI, the factory fog light...
• Re: A Little Humor - How many list members does it take to change a lightbulb?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 26 Feb 2006 17:30:36 -0800
  ...change the light bulb and to post that the > light bulb has been changed. > > Fourteen to share similar experiences of changing > light bulbs and...
• Auxillary driving lights: work wonderfully
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 7 Sep 2008 08:45:17 -0700
  Yesterday, I had a chance to need my extra lights. About a month ago, I queried on how to arrange the wiring, and 'we...
• Re: Instrument Panel Fog Light Switch
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Apr 2003 16:24:19 EDT
  ...Off, On driving light, on Fog light never both > at the same time. Good luck wiring the switch and relay without a wiring > diagrams...
• Re: Square Headlight Uprgade ?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 22 Dec 2003 21:49:21 -0700
  ...1986 to 1992 Vanagon Outer Light Kit [ Rectangular Lights ] Hella Hi/Lo Beam Rectangular H4 Lights with integrated European Park Lamps. Each light kit...
• Re: 1989 Fog light wiring in harness?
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:52:38 -0800
  ...Seems the ECode rear lights have the fog lenses and as we all know the DOT rear light has a reflector in that location...
• Re: L/F, R/F running light/flasher dont flash when lights are on but do flash when no light on ??
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 9 Dec 2006 14:52:45 -0800
  ...L/F, R/F running light/flasher dont flash when lights are on but do flash when no light on ?? > My right front running...
• Re: Battery and OX light on
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 17:13:29 -0400
  At 03:27 PM 9/25/2010 -0400, B Feddish wrote: >My battery and ox light keep coming on at the same time. They...
• LED tailights/ Interior lights
  Historical mailing list - Mark Watts
  Fri, 28 Sep 2001 14:48:15 EDT
  Anyone manage to fit LED light to their vanagon? Specifically Tailights Turn signal lights Side marker lights Interior lights, I have the canadian incandescent...
• Re: alt. & OXS lights freaky
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Wed, 29 Jan 97 19:42:58 EST
  ...The natural consequence of both lights being on the same circuit is that the OXS light will come on if the alt. light comes...
• Re: Switch to LED lighting
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 12:28:50 -0700
  Why/how would led lights confuse the cruise?? Thank you, Jay Lefstein. Sent from my mobile device. On Jul 2, 2010, at 11:29...
• Re: how to replace tachometer light?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 08:43:48 EDT
  ...The speedometer light is working. > > I tried playing with the plastic housing surrounding the tachometer > light, but I coundn't figure it out. > > Can...
• Help locating pin at harness for idiot lights
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 2 Jun 2012 20:32:02 -0700
  ...I need to tap a secondary idiot light to either the battery or oil light. Can't find my Bentley. The van has a...
• Re: Tail lamp bulb specifications
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 14:03:44 EDT
  ...However it is my opinion that the running lights should not be as bright as brake lights normally are. 1156 bulbs are brake light...
• Re: Want an Easy Rear Light Upgrade? Bulbs Available.
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Sat, 30 Oct 2004 18:53:29 -0400
  Hey Dennis, You made some good points I'd like to comment on: > The tail light sockets will melt. > The headlight switch will fail...
• Can you replace a 83 grill and lights with an 88 square light set and grill?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:15:21 -0400
  ...The person has an 83 and wants to know if he can replace his lights and grill my lights and grill with his van...
• lighting the fridge
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 16:39:11 -0300
  Many of us are going to have a hard time lighting the fridge for THE FIRST TIME in the spring/summer. If, after the...
• Re: Interior LED Lights?
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Sat, 9 Nov 2002 17:24:58 -0700
  ...I installed a 3-led light above my passenger door. It makes a good reading light for that seat and can be aimed around...
• Fw: 1989 Fog light wiring in harness?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:04:53 -0500
  Your suggestion of installing a red LED bulb unit in the left side reverse light is exactly what I did about 4 years ago...
• Re: Quick, cheap and easy headlight relay
  Historical mailing list - James S. Cohen
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 17:16:06 -0500
  ...A better fix it converting to the Euro rectangular lights, SA Quad lights, or just the dual round '80-'85 lights, or adding aux...
• Re: 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 14:45:02 -0800
  ...L/F, R/F running light/flasher dont flash when lights are on but do flash when no light on ?? > My right front running...
• Mounting SA Grille Inner Lights
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 21 Aug 2011 23:24:21 -0500
  ...To position the lights, they have to be put in place, then the grille installed, the lights positioned, then the lights held in position...
• Re: ecode h4 headlights
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 12 May 2005 09:56:27 -0700
  "City Light" is an incorrect term. These small 5W bulbs within the main headlamp are "park lights". In Europe, probably the whole world outside...
• Headlight Alternatives for 89 Carat
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Fri, 17 Oct 2003 14:28:14 -0400
  ...Fastforward Replacement Lights for Day/Bright lights (outer large lights � European) http://www.fastforward.ca/vanagon/ 1986 to 1992 Vanagon Outer Light Kit [ Rectangular...
• Switch to LED lighting
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 08:08:34 -0700
  I am wondering who has had success at switching to LED lighting for running lights/blinkers/tail lights? � I'd to do this & would...
• Cluster lights
  Historical mailing list - Slloth
  Fri, 4 Apr 2008 19:07:45 -0700
  I twisted out the lights and swapped the working middle light in to the clock position and it did not work. So I installed...
• The final answer on the "city light" debate
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:46:01 -0800
  ...there is no such thing as a separate city light system on a vehicle - parking lights are the same as city lights and it...
• Dome light on 87 MV
  Historical mailing list - Clay Perry
  Sat, 31 Aug 2002 16:52:49 EDT
  ...The problem is that the light will not light when the door opens. Here is what I have discovered- Will light when switched to...
• H4 Lighting Follow-up
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 21:03:38 -0700
  Hello Fellow Listers, Thanks to all who responded to my query regarding H4 lighting options and acquisition to compliment my SA grille. I finally...
• Electric Gremlin
  Historical mailing list - Toma Keller
  Fri, 6 Dec 2002 21:35:08 -0800
  ...I bought this van in April and at the time I had interior lights when I turned on the lights at night. I could...