While cruising ETKA I see a dash switch that would appear to go in the switch
panel to the right of the tachometer along with the defog switch and the
hazard switch. This is on a late model Vanagon, say and 89 or 90.

The switch is part number 251 906 257 and it is labled "switch for catalyst
control". Under the Model heading it says it's for "CALIFORNIA". I'm guessing
this means the special edition Vanagon called "California" as opposed to a
vehicle with CA emissions. I don't think the California special edition was
available in the states, but I have seem pics I think on the web somewhere.
It is a special camper package from Westfalia I think--mostly it seems the
only difference is stickers on the Vanagon that say "CALIFORNIA." A buddy Of
mine said he saw a green Vanagon Westfalia that looked to be a California
package here in LA a few months ago, but a search--OK several
searches--couldn't find the thing in the area where he had seen it. My buddy,
not a Vanagonfile, said the California Vanagon looked to be a bit
bigger--perhaps longer--than the regular Westfalia. (Anyone know this bus?)

Anyhow, anyone know what the switch could be for? A heater?

Jeff
83.5 Westy
LA,CA