Pretty weird. When you say you have a new headlight switch do you mean
that you put one in SINCE this problem occurred and it had no effect?
Same for other new items?

What year Vanagon is this?

So the parking lights don't come on at all, only the headlights?

Mark

Matthew Pollard wrote:
>
> If i put the light switch to the first position (parking lights only
> position) the head lights come one. If i put it in the second position,
> the headlights come on too. I have a brand new headlight & ignition switch
> plus new X relay.  Here is another kicker- when the headlights are on the
> defrost and rear fan are powered too. (and the radio works, but who know
> how that was wired as it's an aftermarket and not by me).  I can do all
> these trick with the key out of the ignition. It does not matter what
> position the key is in for this.
>
> so any insight here?
> thanks
> matthew
>
> Matthew Pollard          "Racing with the wind and flirting with death
> Dept. Of Chemistry        So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath"
> University of Idaho
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