I would say start at the switch first, then work your way down things.
even a bad ground can cause some issues, my 66 bug like to just loose its
light at night.. hehe

Joe

-----Original Message-----
>From: Chad Lyles <chad.lyles@GMAIL.COM>
>Sent: Feb 7, 2008 1:24 PM
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Re: recommended vw/vanagon mechanic in NE portland or.
>
>i have to get on the road in basically 3 weeks to head to texas...all i need
>is to get my head lights fixed and i will be good to go... does this sound
>like an expensive endeavor, to get this light thing fixed? other wise i will
>have to make the unfortunate descision to sell my van.
>thanks
>Chad~
>ps even if there is some one the is proficient enough to fix this that is
>not a mechanic...there will be a case of beer and monetary compensation for
>your time... anything i dont want to have to sell my van over a bad headlamp
>issue.
>
>On Feb 6, 2008 11:33 PM, Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com>
>wrote:
>
>> Check with Larry's great site here;  http://www.roadhaus.com/shops.php
>>
>>
>> On Feb 6, 2008 6:24 AM, Chad Lyles <chad.lyles@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > i live in NE, i am sick of not knowing what i am doing with this
>> > thing... i
>> > love my 84gl but i just dont have the time or the tools to fix the
>> > problems
>> > right now...and its nickle and dime-ing me to death! the electrical is
>> > messed up, and i need to pass inspection and DEQ as well so i need to
>> > get in
>> > touch with a mechanic that will not gouge me.
>> > any suggestions?
>> > i have seen a few around but i dont really know their reputations..
>> > some one help me PLEASE. i have to drive this vehicle to texas soon.
>> > thanks in advance.
>> >
>> > --
>> > Chad~
>> > 84gl "Hop-a-long"
>> >
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Jake
>> 1984 Vanagon GL
>> 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
>> Crescent Beach, BC
>> www.crescentbeachguitar.com
>> http://subyjake.googlepages.com/
>
>
>
>
>--
>Chad~
>84gl "Hop-a-long"

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