Wesley, my '84 has same problem as yours; in my case, I need to order a new
combination headlight/dash light switch.

John
----- Original Message -----
From: "Wesley Pegden" <wes@CS.UCHICAGO.EDU>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, September 03, 2005 5:39 PM
Subject: dash lights not working

> Hi guys... my dash lights aren't working.  When I turn the headlights
> on, they come of for a fraction of a second before turning off.  If I
> turn the lights off and on real quick, the dash lights will flicker each
> time.  I suspect the big white connector to the dash.  Could it be a bad
> ground?  Where should I put my volt meter, and what should I expect?
>
> Thanks!
> Wes
> '84 1.9l
>