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• Re: I need an IdiuT light! [low fuel warning lamp]
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 19:15:37 -0700
  ...I need an IdiuT light! [low fuel warning lamp] > Dear Volks, > > Speaking of modifications/desecrations etc... > > Yikes! I spaced out earlier this afternoon and...
• Re: What the F....- Turn signal buzzer?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 16:47:12 -0500
  For MOST automobiles, turn signal indicators inside the vehicle flash and give an audio signal at "double speed" when the lamp is bad. Just...
• Re: Tail lamp assembly mounting screw
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:34:55 -0700
  RE: Stainless Screws Isn't Roger Sisler still selling his stainless screw kits? I think this is an email address for him rogersisler2000@yahoo...
• ???---H4's---???
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 12:40:27 EST
  What is the story behind the H-4 lamps that are pictured on the 251.org site? The photos are first rate but, I...
• Why is there an additional signal marker dash lamp on European vans?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 13:24:57 -0700
  Both my Syncro Camper and my Syncro Single Cab Tow Truck that I imported from Germany have an additional signal indicator lamp mounted on...
• Re: Led Brake lamps and audiovox cruise control
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 11 Aug 2013 09:43:56 -0600
  ...43 PM, WILLIAM WITZ wrote: > Hi all, I installed Led brake lamps on my van I really like the way > they light up the...
• Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 18 Feb 2013 18:15:08 -0800
  ...I stuck one on to replace the rubber bodied lamp. Well it sure works but the silvering came off in spots after a couple...
• Re: Replace Headlights?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 05 Feb 1997 20:00:05 -0800
  ...My 84 >has Sylvania lamps now. What Hella lamp would be a direct replacement for >these, and would such a move be likely to...
• Re: OXS lamp
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Mon, 20 May 2013 13:25:32 -0700
  ...On 5/20/2013 11:44 AM, David M wrote: > My OXS lamp has been on as long as I can remember. I had...
• Fog Light Switch --how to rig it 3 way
  Historical mailing list - Marlin K. Troutman
  Thu, 23 Jul 1998 17:59:49 -0400
  Derek . . . I am installing new fog lamps on my '87 SyncroGL and am definitely interested in your wiring diagram. Please post it! Marlin
• Re: Carat fluorescent fixture causes battery drain...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 12 Sep 2004 18:09:20 -0500
  ...My Van has no inline fuse to that lamp. It's wired to the fuse box.
• Re: Installed headlight relays, need new bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 10 Oct 2004 22:56:12 -0500
  If your looking specifically for Hella bigger wattage lamps this is just about the best place to do business with. http://www.susquehanna.com...
• Re: 1.9L coolant blinky light troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 9 Jun 2011 15:59:57 -0400
  At 03:37 PM 6/9/2011, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: >good chance that the temp meter/lamp that I swapped in might have...
• Re: Stealth camping, Was: Re: Curtains and privacy...
  Historical mailing list - David Greenland
  Mon, 17 Jan 2000 21:46:41 -0800
  ...Parking under a street lamp also helps hide internal lighting. The brighter the street lamp, the better. Dave, 91 westy, Napa, CA
• License plate lamp holder response was blocked.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 14 Oct 2024 15:59:38 +0000
  https://gowesty.com/products/rear-license-light-housing-reinforcement-bracket?variant=41426649120933 https://gowesty.com/products/license-plate-light-bulb-holder-lens-vanagon?variant...
• Re: Flex Neck LED Lamp
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 1 Sep 2012 20:49:03 -0700
  On Sat, Sep 1, 2012 at 8:35 PM, JRodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > Found it!! Amazon has come through once again. > Got a...
• Re: another headlight question answered
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 20:45:38 -0800
  Drew, Thanks for the tip on the Sylvania 9004XV lamps. I just bought two at Pep Boys in California for $14.98 plus tax...
• Re: Head Lamp Assy
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
  Sat, 15 Apr 2006 22:41:23 -0400
  I think www.busdepot.com has them. Select your year and model from the home page, then enter "adjustment" in the "Search all of...
• Light on auxilliary battery
  Historical mailing list - Gilles Turmel
  Sat, 15 Sep 2007 09:56:10 -0400
  Hi, I want to put the fluorescent like lamp on my auxiliary battery. Has anyone done this connection? If yes can you provide a...
• Re: My parts and accessories wish list
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 29 Jun 1998 18:15:21 -0400
  Believe it or not, when I ordered Oettinger fog lamps I ordered *two sets* knowing that one day I would break them. Then, just...
• Re: Updated Tail Lamps
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:28:20 -0700
  ...Updated Tail Lamps > > Bill, > > I've used high-powered tail lights and brake lights on my Vanagon for > years and when I recently inspected...
• Re: "Kitchen" Light Bulb for '81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 16 May 2000 23:43:23 -0400
  ...If it's the Delta-Six fixture with "crystalline" lens, it should be a GE 790, 14v 25w halogen lamp with G4 bipin base...
• Re: indicators & lights
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 12 Mar 2001 08:37:48 -0500
  ...puzzle.....when I use my turn signals, I get two indicatotr >lamps flashing alternately in the instrument console - the flasher indiator >and the the...
• Re: low-voltage lighting
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Wed, 13 Feb 2002 22:11:11 -0900
  ...Remember that incandescent lamps draw more when being turned >on. 15 amps of lamps will pop a 15 amp fuse if they all get...
• Fw: headlights
  Historical mailing list - KBatzler
  Mon, 2 Nov 1998 09:07:46 -0800
  ...As for the angle that goes in an angle up, the left lamp should be 1" to the right and the right lamp should...
• Re: Bosch and Hella H4 Lights - Group Purchace (All Model Years)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 13 Nov 1999 09:13:48 -0800
  ...incl. >> >> park lamp holder - pair incl. incl. >> >> 55/60W H4 lamp - pair $20 $14 >> >> 5W park lamp - pair $10 $7 >> >> ======================================= >> >> Total Price (less freight...
• Re: Brights & lights
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 2 Dec 2006 21:35:36 -0500
  ...other way the outer lights turn off, and the inner (small lamp) lamps > (brights) turn on. I have always found that a little strange...
• Re: Headlights out
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Tue, 27 Nov 2012 22:56:19 -0700
  ...I > have the SA lamps - and all four lamps failed to come on. I am at a > disadvantage because I moved and my Bentley...
• Re: headlight question
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Mon, 4 Feb 2008 21:28:24 -0800
  ...I think another alternative may be a group buy of the eurospec Vanagon lamp as it's contoured to fit our vans and would...
• what is a wolfsburg?
  Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 21:36:45 -0400
  My 87 says Wolfsburg edition, it has the two rear facing seats, and the table and the fluorescent lamp. Plus the bed. Is this...
• Re: 758227.jpg
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Tue, 25 Oct 2005 09:35:26 -0500
  <<<In regard to installing optional higher wattage lamps, isn't the purpose of the relay to remove the headlight current from the headlight switch...
• Re: Tail lamp bulb specifications
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 11:05:51 -0500
  Steve, Where did you come up with the DOT specifications for approved tail Lights? Strange thing---My BMW 325 has 1056 tailight bulbs in...
• Re: 1991 vanagon - rectangular hi-lo beam headlight replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 18 Apr 2022 12:53:08 -0700
  ...already upgraded the lamps with a Vanagon Headlight Relay Kit and > that works pretty well with the high wattage Hella lamps. > > Thanks all! > > Sincerely...
• Re: round > square headlight conversion / Lamp Life
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 11:15:25 -0400
  ...But, will a trip through a pothole > also make the lamp more likely to succumb to the lure of the Dark Force? I know...
• Re: Led Brake lamps and audiovox cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Sat, 10 Aug 2013 18:26:52 -0700
  ...On 10 Aug 2013 16:43, "WILLIAM WITZ" <pbwitz@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > Hi all, I installed Led brake lamps on my van I really...
• Re: Westy Propane Tank Adaptation
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Wed, 25 Mar 1998 22:22:06 -0800
  You can hook a hose up to the main propane tank to fuel a lamp or stove. one way would be to add a...
• Overheat lamp
  Historical mailing list - Rob Rubin
  Thu, 14 Oct 2010 16:03:28 -0700
  ...link!? I am having an issue where the overheat/low water lamp stays lit after starting the van. I need to tell you guys...
• Re: Light switch backlight
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:19:04 -0700
  ...Is there supposed to be a lamp in this plug (to light up the headlight switch when it is turned on)? If so, what...
• Getting to the interior light wiring
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 16 May 2005 20:43:34 -0700
  ...does anyone have any wisdom about accessing the two wires that run from the over-counter lamp to the driver's-side door lamp...
• Re: Instrument lamp replacement
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 17 May 2007 13:57:40 -0700
  ...There isn't even a SAE, Sylvania, Guide Lamp or equivalent aftermarket number for this European only bulb assembly. -- Jim Thompson 84 GL 1...
• Re: Can this do that?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 22 May 2011 20:00:30 -0500
  ...The instructions > >were to then start the engine, wait for the oil pressure lamp to go out, > >then shut it off and top off...
• Re: Pre-state insepction repair - somewhat URGENT
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 15:28:55 -0400
  ...Left turn signal flashes only the turn >signal lamp. Transmission in reverse does not turn on reverse lights. The >questions: > >1. Ground? >2. Reverse...
• Re: LED bench/barbeque lamp
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Tue, 4 Sep 2012 08:32:12 -0400
  In all seriousness, y'all shouldn't have to abandon your buses to answer a liquid call of nature. Anyone unclear on the concept...
• Re: kitchen lamp wiring to get 12V where?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 15:04:01 -0400
  >>VW calls the "shelf" a "parcel tray" >>Doug Thanks Doug ---- but this is one of those cases where I didn't want to know...
• Re: [Nearly Off-Topic] Seeking Battery Switch
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 20 Sep 2012 18:41:48 -0700
  ...Many small >> indicator/decorator lamps left on burn out from this. > > Yes, the smart regulator I put on Scamp (the boat, not the van...
• Warning Lights and Gauges
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 14:01:14 -0500
  Gauges/warning lamps currently installed on our 1982 Air-cooled Westy: Gauges: Manifold vacuum Compass Altimeter Exhaust temperature (L & R) Oil temperature Oil Pressure...
• Re: Lighting Upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Sun, 15 Jun 2003 23:28:00 +0200
  I have many nice used 7 inch round H4 lamp units taken from salvaged busses in germany. I am in the process of a...
• Re: Flex Neck LED Lamp
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 2 Sep 2012 09:02:58 -0400
  ...PM, JRodgers wrote: >> >> I've got a now defunct flex neck lamp that I bought a year or so ago on >> the recommendation of...
• Re: SA headlight aiming
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:15:40 -0500
  ...Which way might I expect >> the lamp to move. Screw it in - the beam goes up. Screw it out - the >> beam goes down. or...
• A good use for the silver socket
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Apr 96 10:33:45 EST
  ...This way I'll be able to plug in a hand held 12V lamp and use it to peer into the engine compartment. Should...
• Re: MIME Message! (non-vw related)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 23 May 2000 18:16:06 -0400
  ...Every power company designed their own lamp socket so that you had to buy your lamps from them. Eventually everyone got tired of this...
• Re: Coolant Level Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Chayan Srisawat
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 13:08:05 +0700
  From Transporter manual, page 41: "If the lamp flashes when driving, either the coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level is too...
• Re: Brighter taillites
  Historical mailing list - David Prendergast
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 07:26:37 -0400
  ...If you want brighter tail lamps try the new LED ones that > are coming on > the market. > > Cheers, > > Frank Condelli > Almonte, Ontario, Canada > '87...
• Re: LED Backup Light Bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Tue, 9 Jun 2020 13:30:40 -0700
  Hello, I built reflectors as Stan suggested and used the lamps recommended by Jack. The result was excellent. I posted photos and a README...
• Headlight adjusters
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 25 Jun 2017 16:39:19 -0500
  ...a devil of a time getting my new adjusters I got from VC to snap in place in the metal around the lamp itself.
• source for indicator lights
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 28 Nov 2014 16:23:41 -0500
  ...Edward www.eachbuyer.net/5-led-indicator-light-lamp-pilot-dash-directional-car-vehicle-truck-boat-p34069.html
• Re: Westy Interior Lighting
  Historical mailing list - Bill Witz
  Sun, 27 Mar 2011 19:10:48 -0400
  ...Only need to get 12V from Plug on side to lamp. Bill Witz 84 Westy Tiico "Old Paint"
• Re: A Fantastic Find at Canadian Tire!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 4 Nov 1999 13:44:24 +0100
  Marshall Ruskin wrote: > What size do you square-lamp-lovers need? Marshall, The square lights are Vanagon-specific, not generic units. Only the real...
• Re: Delta Six DS4000
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 24 Jun 2015 02:12:52 -0400
  ...For overall illumination we used a clip-on gooseneck lamp with a narrow-beam PAR-tpe seven-watt CFL floodlight running off a fanless...
• Re: Brights & lights
  Historical mailing list - J \"Westy\"
  Sat, 2 Dec 2006 21:47:04 -0600
  ...The > > other way the outer lights turn off, and the inner (small lamp) lamps > > (brights) turn on. I have always found that a little...