----- Original Message -----
From: "-- Dan Roberts" <DanielCRoberts@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thu 06 May 2004 18:18
Subject: Headlight relay setup not working in 89 Westy

> I attempted to install a headlight relay kit in my 89 Westy. I'm
attempting
> to upgrade to brighter bulbs and bought a relay kit from a reputable
dealer. I
> followed the instructions without problems until I got to the part where I
> have to access wires exiting the ignition.  Both the kit's instructions
and those
> I found at Frank Condeli's website tell me to splice and reroute yellow
and
> white 12 gauge wires that exit the ignition. Unfortunately, the only 12
gauge
> wires exiting the ignition are red and black. No yellow or white. I
attempted
> to use the red and black wires but without success. I'm not an
electrician. I
> need specific instructions that work. Can anyone help?

Daniel,

The Yellow and White wires they are referring to are the ones coming from
the Headlight Dimmer/Flasher switch, NOT the Ignition switch (the other side
of the steering column).  Those are from contact #56a (White) and 56b
(Yellow).

HTH,
Don in Phoenix, AZ
1987 Vanagon GL Syncro