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Last night on the way home I smelt something burning (electrical burn).� It
went away and then came back.� After a while my dash lights and head lights
began turning on and off.� Through the darkness I realized that smoke was
coming out of my dash (above the headlight switch)� I pulled over and turned
the switch off.� I had to drive the rest of the way home pulling the brights
on.� Is this what happens when the switch goes bad, or is it more serious.
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dont let the above happen to you!!  vanagon headlight switches are known to 
self destruct, and youll find yourself driving in the darkness without 
headlights, or having to do what the lister had to do, above..   its always 
good to carry a spare..  i have them for sale if anyones interested..$15 ea.  
 
chris