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• Lighting
  Historical mailing list - Blaine Bachman
  Wed, 2 May 2001 11:17:03 EDT
  All- I've been perusing the archives looking for info on obtaining a replacement Projektzwo fog light assembly (a Hella-made item) - noticed that...
• Newer updated list of PARTS FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - mathew Bennett
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 11:54:33 -0400
  ...compressor bracket (large silver metal one) great shape-$5 *Air filter assembly with new air filter (practically looks new)-$25 *Ash tray lid (black...
• Small Vanagon parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sat, 27 Jan 2018 16:58:08 +0000
  ...bezel like new (2) Flasher switch (1) Rear defogger switch (3) Headlight switch pre-91 (2) Relays 53, 42, 19, 72, 21, 4 (one...
• Buses for sale
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Mon, 10 Jun 1996 17:23:25 -0400
  ...Someone went to the trouble of putting brown shag carpet on EVERY surface of the interior! Even the back of the headlight buckets! Fresh...
• FS: Grille, Hubcaps & various trim pieces
  Historical mailing list - Scott Wetzel
  Thu, 9 Jan 2003 15:10:31 -0800
  ...1 - grille from my '82 (round headlights). Its in great shape (no physical damage) with just the silver-colored paint showing wear - $50 1...
• Re: Question (little vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 16:05:11 -0600
  ...Stan Wilder On Thu, 10 Jan 2002 15:16:54 -0500 Douglas Ford <vanagons@NTPLX.NET> writes: > Folks, > Sad story, bought a headlight assembly...
• Re: Back-up lights & now tail lights
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 11:42:23 -0800
  ...This allowed the bulb to touch the plastic where the bulb goes into the assembly melting it a little, no damage to the lens...
• Re: Headlight relay kits
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 22 Jan 2016 07:46:53 -0500
  ...without disturbing or over loading the fuse/relay assembly. A terminal block of some type can be installed up front. For the headlites, two...
• Re: Crunch, I hit a deer
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 13:57:10 -0800
  ...COMPLETE LEFT SIDE HEADLIGHT MOUNTING >> ASSEMBLY, OUTSIDE LENS NEEDED ONLY. >> >> Please e me with what you have, the condition and the price. >> >> Regards. >> Clarence...
• Re: Light switch backlight
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:48:08 EDT
  ...I forget which VW socket assembly I used but probably the same one that is used for the heater control back light works. The...
• Re: H-4 lights
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Mon, 3 May 1999 13:09:49 -0700
  ...I assume the Euro headlight upgrade replaces the entire lens and bulb assembly, right? Is it possible to achieve some benefit with less expense...
• Re: Battery and OX light on
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 20:30:53 +0000
  ...If you take out the 2 small screws and remove the brush/reg assembly you can see. I have found that pulling the brush...
• Re: Radiator thermo switch
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 19 Sep 2012 13:24:16 -0400
  ...How much of a job is it to replace the resistor? Solder > joint or more to it? Remove headlight or entire assembly? Etc. > > Thanks...
• More Stuff
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 1 Sep 2001 15:36:10 -0500
  ...Rear heater assembly complete $75.00 Front headlight assemblies, nice shape, $100.00 for all four lamps. Side table in nice shape, no gaffs...
• Re: Antenna replacement steps ? Help
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 13:45:05 -0500
  ...yes, I agree that pulling the left front headlight assembly will help. and yes, I agree with pulling the ashtray to make getting at...
• Re: Wiring headlight washer pumps
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 10 Feb 2013 12:12:43 -0800
  ...the difference. >> >> alistair > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81...
• Re: Ampacity was Re: Headlight Upgrade Double Check (fuses)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:56:33 -0700
  ...s) > > Yrs, > David > > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Re: Brighter Tail Lights
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 1 Apr 2005 06:46:26 -0500
  ...They will also help destroy the headlight switch. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Matthew...
• Re: Attn: Electrical Gurus! (I searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 1 Apr 2007 18:19:56 -0700
  ...Picked up new wiper shaft > assembly, but am still waiting on bushings for brake pedal. > > ................
• Re: Crunch, I hit a deer
  Historical mailing list - Red Fin
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 13:25:04 -0800
  ...COMPLETE LEFT SIDE HEADLIGHT MOUNTING <DIV></DIV>ASSEMBLY, OUTSIDE LENS NEEDED ONLY. <DIV></DIV> <DIV></DIV>Please e me with what you have, the...
• Re: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel-again.
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:26:15 -0600
  ...Both headlights have lost their lens as the glue melts in the equator heat. The the master door lock control has broken one side...
• Starter Motor Sudden Failure: Normal?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:13:01 -0800
  ...Solenoid connection is fairly clean. (certainly not corroded) Turning key dims headlights nearly completely. I hit the starter several times with a hammer, but...
• But My Van Isn't Worth That Much!!
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 20:14:19 -0700
  ...Just fixed the brakes, replaced the carbs/cv's/battery/tires/headlights and complete maintenance inspection and added a Blaupunkt Franfurt rebuilt by the...
• Re: Radio antanna
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 Nov 2000 08:28:15 EST
  ...Remove Grille Remove Driver's Side Headlight bucket (assembly) Unscrew nut that locks antenna to body (on top near shaft) Pull antenna down and...
• Prices !@#$%
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Dec 1995 11:28:03 +0000
  ** Rant On ** I am out replacing the headlights and repairing a front signal light on my 85 Vanagon last night. I pull the front...
• Re: Starter Motor Sudden Failure: Normal?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 14 Dec 2012 01:07:29 -0800
  ...Solenoid connection is fairly clean. (certainly not corroded) > Turning key dims headlights nearly completely. I hit the starter > several times with a hammer, but...
• Re: Starter Motor Sudden Failure: Normal?
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:43:09 -0500
  ...Then turn on the headlights only and see if the reading drops below 12V, it should not drop too much, maybe 12.0. Then...
• Re: Replacing the antenna
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 30 Mar 2005 09:54:46 -0500
  ...wrote: >Take the grill (upper) off and the left (driver's) headlight assembly off. >Clear shot at it. You'll want to attach a...
• Re: Stereo wiring question
  Historical mailing list - caverat
  Thu, 24 Feb 2005 20:00:35 -0500
  ...s switch on red wire into the wire below the key assembly that becomes hot when the key is placed into the ignition switch...
• Re: can vanagon run w/out alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sun, 4 Nov 2001 12:50:29 EST
  ...and ?stator? and I may have even replaced the regulator/brushes assembly. YMMV Ch Carl Hansen 609-268-8595 - home 856-866-6387 - work...
• Re: Headlamp adjusters
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 8 Sep 2013 18:41:15 -0700
  ...Top Outside Adjuster Assembly: http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/vanagon-headlight-adjusters/low-beam-adjuster-assy-top-outside-255941141-c A few...
• Re: Weird lighting issue
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Mon, 19 Jan 2015 15:51:54 -0500
  ...Neither of the right side running lights come on, the yellow one in front nor the red one in the passenger side taillight assembly...
• Re: While the dash is off...top priorities?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 23 Apr 2010 13:17:35 -0700
  ...might want to look into lubing the pedal assembly while you have more access, particularly the clutch pedal push rod clevis pin ..though I...
• Re: clutch linkage wear -photos
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Thu, 5 Mar 2009 16:48:57 -0800
  ...pedal assembly out the top - tight fit, but it'll come out that way. I have also read about people removing the headlight in...
• Re: Turn signal woes--91 GL automatic
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:59:58 -0500
  With the headlight switch or ignition switch off it is normal for the high beams to turn on when the lever is raised and...
• Re: Repost. Troubleshooting a Circuit
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 23 Feb 2013 12:40:03 -0800
  ...switch have failed? Turning key to X position sends + to X of headlight switch. At that wire junction, (P97.63 track 40) another wire...
• '66 progress, questions about wiring, lights
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Apr 1996 09:52:08 -0700
  ...Anyone know about these small lights inside the headlight buckets? The most difficult lights to replace were all the instrument panel lights. To replace...
• Blinkers work, no emergency flashers
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Sat, 27 Apr 2013 07:47:26 -0500
  ...I have put in a second battery kit and a headlight relay kit, so it's likely that I've done something there that...
• Re: Back-up lights & now tail lights
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:27:31 -0500
  ...This allowed the bulb to touch the plastic where the bulb goes into the assembly melting it a little, no damage to the lens...
• Re: Request Help On Antenna Installation
  Historical mailing list - Jack Agnew
  Wed, 16 Nov 1994 20:34:26 -0800 (PST)
  ...If anyone knows an easy way to remove/replace the entire antennae assembly, I would sure like to hear it. My local VW shop...
• square lights + grill maybe for sale
  Historical mailing list - VooDoo Rider
  Fri, 29 Dec 2000 16:36:21 -0700
  Is anyone interested in a complete grill and headlight setup from an 86? I have the inners and outers in their buckets (whole assembly...
• Van-Again Garage Sale II
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 13:43:06 EST
  ...1- Good Upper Grille for 80-85 Vanagon- $70 1- Good Lower Grille for watercooled Vanagon- $40 1- Good Square Lowbeam Headlight assembly for...
• Re: Crunch, I hit a deer
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Thu, 5 Dec 2002 00:11:10 -0800
  ...COMPLETE LEFT SIDE HEADLIGHT MOUNTING ASSEMBLY, OUTSIDE LENS NEEDED ONLY. Please e me with what you have, the condition and the price. Regards. Clarence...
• FW: 1991 Vanagon GL W/ 4 Large Round Headlights
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Sun, 12 Mar 2006 22:28:52 -0500
  ...1991 Vanagon GL > > I looked at your ad, I own an 88 Wolfsburg and would love to add a light > assembly like what you...
• Fwd: Re: Re: Radiator thermo switch
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Wed, 19 Sep 2012 07:29:27 -0500
  ...12px">On an 87 with AC the more likely culprit is the speed resister located behind the left side headlight assembly. On this set...
• Vanagon Stuff for sale!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 13 Oct 2001 11:45:31 EDT
  ...make your hardtop into a poptop in one weekend.. -vanagon rear hatch glass -upper square headlight grille 86-'91 -vw emblems from old buses...
• Vanagon Stuff for sale!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 10 Nov 2001 10:36:06 EST
  ...make your hardtop into a poptop in one weekend.. -vanagon rear hatch glass -upper square headlight grille 86-'91 -vw emblems from old buses...
• Re: Ignition Switch - now another problem there
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:45:54 -0800
  ...The trick was simple - turn the key and unlock the steering. > Duh!! Why didn't I think of that! > > Headlight failure is what prompted...
• Re: Lost my dash lights?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Wed, 31 Oct 2001 22:19:35 -0800
  ...In any advent don't take out the whole little assembly for the dash light, just get the bulb out. </P> <P>&nbsp;</P...
• Re: Lighting
  Historical mailing list - Jennifer
  Wed, 2 May 2001 16:22:23 -0500
  ...more advanced light-toss patterns that European headlights produce. "and that he had obtained the entire assembly (both hi-lo and hi beams with...
• Re: Small Vanagon parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 30 Jan 2018 11:56:15 -0800
  ...bezel like new (2) > Flasher switch (1) > Rear defogger switch (3) > Headlight switch pre-91 (2) > Relays 53, 42, 19, 72, 21, 4 (one...
• Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 17 Feb 2013 19:53:35 -0800
  ...The extra backup light is like a regular headlight > but mounted on the rear bumper and wired through a special bus installed > on the...
• Re: Annual maintenance budget
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 22 Oct 2012 20:44:02 -0700
  ...alternator brushes, headlights, tires & wheels, belts, bulbs).� Meanwhile, clutch, 2 year fluid flushes, alignment, water pump, muffler & cat, brakes, power steering assembly---all those...
• Re: More abuse from the dash gremlins
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 2 Mar 2009 10:47:05 -0600
  ...light started working for >> no apparent reason as long as the headlights were off. If they were >> on, no turn signal indicator light. >> >> Sooooo...
• Re: power source for new "air" horn advice on power source
  Historical mailing list - Edward Barger
  Sat, 20 Jun 2020 12:56:36 -0700
  ...power source for new "air" horn advice on power source > > Installed a new air horn behind the passenger side headlight assembly Not the gowesty...
• Re: Afraid to enjoy the ride?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:47:24 -0700
  ...head lights cracked glass lens, moisture/water inside light corrosion at headlight connections weak grounds for head lights, above fuse box badly corroded rear...
• Re: But My Van Isn't Worth That Much!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 06:35:10 -0500
  ...Just fixed the brakes, replaced the > carbs/cv's/battery/tires/headlights and complete maintenance inspection and > added a Blaupunkt Franfurt rebuilt by the...
• Re: WAS: Starter Motor... Failure: NOW: 50 Circuit Weirdness. ECU Related?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 15 Dec 2012 11:31:46 -0800
  ...I thought maybe I'd disturbed something at the fuse box or near by when doing previous unrelated wiring, (headlight upgrade etc) but I...
• Re: Back-up lights & now tail lights
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 13:20:31 -0700
  ...This allowed the bulb to touch the plastic where the bulb > goes into the assembly melting it a little, no damage to the lens...
• Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:42:45 -0700
  ...headlight switch ignition switch regulator/brush assembly for alternator belt for water pump/alternator fuel filter ECU, tested Also should have for traveling: volt...