John,
thanks for the reply.  How did you do the troubleshooting? (So that I
can make sure I have the same problem.)  Did you just short the switch?

Thanks,
Wes

John Lauterbach wrote:

> 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
>>
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