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• rectangular headlights, remove black metal inside headlight
  Historical mailing list - Brian & Carol Megas
  Wed, 28 Dec 2005 09:11:19 -0800
  We have an 86 Westy and I upgraded the headlights several years ago by installing relays, which helped a lot. Of course I don...
• electrical experts: what do you think of this?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 4 Mar 2001 20:27:38 -0500
  ...http://www.haywood-sullivan.com/vanagon/electrical/headlights_w_relays_color .gif <http://www.haywood-sullivan.com/vanagon/electrical/headlights_w_relays_colo r...
• Re: 85 Man Tran Fluid
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 9 Jan 2003 16:28:26 -0800
  ...Tickle the headlights you say. Well, instead make a large "Q tip" with a coathanger and clean rag and clean the inside of your...
• Re: Is there a tool for safely taking apart headlight assemblies?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 11:40:27 EST
  ...ive broken countless of those plastic adjustment retainers trying to get headlights apart.. 20 year old plastic doesnt hold up too well, especially being...
• paging those who asked to buy the used E-code headlights
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 13 May 2006 13:23:14 -0700
  ...I an trying to get intouch with those folks who asked me bring some of the used E-code headlights for 1986-1991 Vanagon...
• Re: Vanagon rear lights and the pathetic headlights
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 17 Dec 2010 17:19:04 -0800
  On Dec 17, 2010, at 12:59 PM, David M wrote: > I'd love to do something about the pathetic headlights. Now that I...
• Headlights Out
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 30 Jan 2011 16:15:23 -0600
  ...Got in the van last night, turned on the headlights. Nothing! Dash lights OK, driving lights OK, brake lights OK. No head lights. No...
• 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: Eurospec Rectangular headlights
  Historical mailing list - AATransaxle
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:53:57 -0700
  ...Eurospec Rectangular headlights > On 8/27/06, Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@mac.com> wrote: >> >> Okay, now that FastForward is getting out of the parts business...
• 86 Square headlights
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Aug 1996 23:46:16 -0500
  ...I like the looks of the square headlights, and wanted to improve their performance. I remember one of the posts that stated that going...
• no vanagon, or jag content
  Historical mailing list - richard
  Sat, 7 Nov 1998 15:56:33 +0000
  ...the new gang member under initiation drives along with no headlights and the first car to flash their headlights at him is now his...
• Re: headlights are working again
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 10:02:01 -0700
  ...Mike On 10/7/02 5:55 AM, "Karl Ploessl" <ploessl@SUNMAC.SPECT.UPENN.EDU> wrote: > just a follow-up: > the headlights are back...
• Re: [opinion request] headlight Q - HILITE Superwhite Xe bulbs 7000K 45W/65W
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 20:40:15 -0500
  ...There are two effective ways to get better lights. >Switch to round headlights, or switch to the European rectangular >headlights. The relays are nice...
• Re: Bus depot headlight upgrade "Vision Kit" for 1988 vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 16 Jul 2015 13:17:27 -0400
  ...Check to make sure you have the >correct ground connection by noticing with the ground wire unplugged >that the existing Headlights go out" sounds...
• headlights again
  Historical mailing list - Shawn
  Sat, 4 May 2002 13:03:56 -0500
  ...Well, here I am again asking about the headlights on my new-to-me 84. The symptoms are: Low beams only (I guess they...
• Re: Intermittent - itermittent wipers with loss of headlights. Huh?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 12:20:44 -0400
  ...Intermittent - itermittent wipers with loss of headlights. Huh? > Volks, > > On start up wiper function is intermittent and headlights won't function. Turn vehicle off...
• Re: H-4 Headlamp
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 19 Mar 2004 21:09:31 -0500
  On Fri, 19 Mar 2004, Stan Wilder wrote: > Texas has long sought a solution to the problem of very intense bright > headlights. > They are...
• headlights
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Wed, 23 May 2007 20:17:20 -0700
  ...otherwise no headlights! madeline Shape Yahoo! in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today!http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=48517/*http...
• Re: Headlights: 2D1 types to Euro H4 types?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:01:32 -0400
  ...2010/6/21, Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" <camping.elliott@gmail.com>: > My 84 has round headlights. I want to get better lighting without > joining...
• Re: Electrical problem: wipers, blowers, headlights
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 15 Apr 2017 13:10:09 -0400
  The X terminal on your ignition switch supplies the headlights directly, and operates a relay that supplies power to blower, wipers, rear defrost. These...
• Re: bra for round headlights
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:37:19 -0500
  ...if anyone in gerryland wants a used black bra from gowesty to fit early > 80's single round headlights you can have it..... > > > tim >
• H4 headlights
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Nov 1996 10:49:38 -0700
  ...They are often overlooked, as the headlights are typically cranked closed. Simply turn the manual headlight open knobs and check. The last set I...
• yellow headlights
  Historical mailing list - Sidote, David [PRI]
  Mon, 23 Jun 1997 12:15:11 -0400
  ...the headlights look much better yellow :-( Dave Dave
• FS: round headlight buckets and wiring to use if youre converting from squares
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Nov 2004 19:18:55 EST
  ...round vanagon headlights, buckets and wiring to use if youre converting from square headlights to round ones. you will need these if you want...
• Re: Turn lights weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 14 Aug 2002 09:27:28 -0500
  Thomas Wilsher wrote: > > I am having a strange problem with my turn lights. > - With the headlights off, turn lights are working fine (i.e...
• Re: Odd headlights - some on some off
  Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
  Fri, 18 May 2012 20:49:13 -0700
  ...Odd headlights - some on some off > > Hi all. > > Anyone dealt with this recently? > '89 headlights. > left ones work ( hi & lo beam) right ones don...
• Head lamps--Strange problem Help
  Historical mailing list - Brian Curtis
  Mon, 25 Jan 1999 15:08:06 PST
  ...If I switch off the ignition with my headlights on, and then turn the headlights off at the toggle when I then restart the...
• Re: Head Lights - 85-86
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 10 May 2006 11:19:13 -0400
  ...Head Lights - 85-86 On 5/10/06, joe trussell <vanagongl@hotmail.com> wrote: > > All the best Volkswagens have round headlights. I guess it...
• Re: Warning Lights Audible Buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Tue, 25 May 2010 16:57:28 -0700
  ...Me, I like to drive with my headlights on day or night. It's legal here, dunno about other places. And I, for one...
• Re: starting issues
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 06:01:23 EST
  ...If you are certain that the headlights AND the wipers are not functioning during this condition, the next time this happens allow it to...
• High Beam #
  Historical mailing list - Joel Sell
  Sun, 2 Dec 2001 07:13:21 -0800
  ...The inner headlights (I have the square ones), the ones that only come on when you switch on the high beams, what part # are...
• Re: headlights
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sat, 6 Nov 1999 20:48:11 -0500
  ...headlights Ahhh, I believe the H4 headlights that come stock on 86+ vanagons in Europe are made by Hella (not Bosch)... I have a...
• Re: Upgardes I'm considering for my 1985 1/2 Camper
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sun, 15 May 2005 03:18:04 EDT
  ...Going from round headlights to square headlights is a downgrade. Round headlights give you more options and more affordable options for upgrading visibility. The...
• Re: headlights with relay setup are inop
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 21 Jul 2013 19:56:45 -0400
  At 05:31 PM 7/21/2013, JRodgers wrote: >How did the thread "Headlights with relay setup are inop" suddenly >become "How easy is...
• Re: QUAD ROUND HEADLITE GRILLES
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Thu, 23 Apr 1998 02:29:38 EDT
  Not only would vanagon owners be interested in those headlights, but consider possibly new factory add-ons from the SA factory. What dose the...
• headlights 101
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Tue, 19 May 1998 07:31:25 +0000
  ...Here's an excellent description of headlights, E-code, etc. Very well described for those interested in lighting for your vehicles. http://lighting.mbz...
• Temp guage and Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Scott Sullivan
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 13:04:24 -0700
  When I turn on my headlights my temperature guage goes down a bit. I don't remember that happening before. Any suggestions on the...
• Upgrade T3 to H4 headlights?
  Historical mailing list - Andersen
  Mon, 14 Aug 2006 07:21:30 +0200
  Hi, Lucky me - got myself a set of round H4 headlights for the T3 :-) I remember something about not just plug and play - since...
• Re: Rectangular Headlights -- HiPo Possibility
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Fri, 24 Apr 1998 08:48:03 -0400
  ...Rectangular Headlights -- US only??? >Maybe everyone else knows this but I'm going to ask it anyway. > >After reading the round quad SA Vanagon...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 20 Apr 2013 14:47:09 -0700
  ...This is the > best upgrade that uses your existing headlights. > > http://www.busdepot.com/VISIONKIT2 > > 2) Our South African grill kit upgrades you to...
• Front Headlights out again?
  Historical mailing list - Rick Reid
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 15:14:11 GMT
  ...when I left the shop all the gages and the front headlights did not work, when I went back the mechanic fixed them ( he...
• 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: '88 headlight upgrade options?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:55:38 -0400
  On the 88, you probably have the rectangular headlights, and the lighting pattern (NOT the lighting wattage) is horrible on the US DOT spec...
• headlights delay off was Re: Warning Lights Audible Buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 25 May 2010 18:53:57 -0700
  ...Me, I like to drive with my headlights on day or night. It's legal here, dunno about other places. And I, for one...
• headlights OUT!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Davis
  Thu, 12 Aug 1999 12:39:31 EDT
  dear listees- Some of you may remember a posting I made in July about the headlights on my 88 Wf. After turning my lights...
• 85 SQUARE HEADLIGHTS
  Historical mailing list - tod gusman
  Sat, 20 Jan 2001 06:12:36 -0500
  ...I REALLY LIKE THE LOOK OF THE SQUARE HEADLIGHTS ON MY DOVE BLUE 85 GL IT LOOKS JUST LIKE AN 86. THE BENTYLY BOOK...
• Re: Headlight question
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 10:56:19 -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: Headlight query....
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 20:59:19 -0800
  Before you do that, someone told me to add another ground wire to the headlights... (I don't really understand what a relay is...
• Re: Using American engines for Vanagon swap - why the heck not?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Fri, 22 Mar 2002 10:35:57 -0800
  To an airplane, the Vanagon headlights might actually appear to be dimmer than the background ambient light. At least the later model ones. >lane...
• Intermittent - itermittent wipers with loss of headlights. Huh?
  Historical mailing list - allan harris
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 09:08:35 -0700
  Volks, On start up wiper function is intermittent and headlights won't function. Turn vehicle off and restart and all works well. What is...
• Re: Volkswagen Vanagon, 1.9 L Diesel, 1982 - $3750 (Bellingham)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 31 Dec 2013 14:42:37 -0500
  ...Says '82 but '86 on grill/headlights and mirrors. A 'L' interior trim not 'GL' (see logo on rear). yes folks, its a slow...
• Re: Lights out!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:33:16 -0700
  ...Since the headlights come on in flash mode the problem is in the dash area and not headlight grounds. Ok, turn on the key...
• Re: Rectangle headlight conversion to common 200mm headlights
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Thu, 31 Oct 2002 09:25:32 -0800
  ...Rectangle headlight conversion to common 200mm headlights > > Do a search including Randy Bergum's name along with Hella. That should find it. > > Dana > > Birkenfeld...
• Re: round > square headlight conversion / Lamp Life
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 09:09:37 -0700
  ...Many vehicles using them operate at a slightly higher charging voltage than Vanagons and many also have better wiring to the headlights. They likely...
• Re: Headlight upgrade issue
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:37:29 -0400
  ...There is little difference between the Hella and Bosch H4 headlights other than the price. Because I have them on factory closeout for $44...
• Re: Power wiring/headlights
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Fri, 11 Dec 1998 21:58:15 EST
  ...Jaz concepts 1800 414 BULB .They offer replacement bulbs for the flush mount headlights that all new cars have today. 85 CREWCAB 86 JETTA...
• Re: Vanagon rear lights and the pathetic headlights
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 18 Dec 2010 07:29:25 -0800
  David, My '87 Westy had the same lame headlights that I could barely see with so I tried the GoWesty headlight upgrade kit, which...
• Re: Vanagon Headlight Sighting
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 07 Jul 96 11:35:15 CDT
  ...there were some custom shops in Germany (Project Tzwo comes to mind; also Oettinger) that made a grill for four headlights. but also the...
• Re: Vanagon Headlight Sighting
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Sun, 07 Jul 1996 11:07:59 -0700
  ...but also the South African >models for a while had four headlights ... the inner two being driving lights >(to see those lions in the...
• Re: Cleaning Inside of HeadLights
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 10 Oct 1997 01:27:57 -0700
  At 03:16 PM 10/9/97 -0400, you wrote: >Does anyone have any suggestions on cleaning the later model square >headlights. The insides...