My guess is that your switch has melted.  This is one of the reasons
people put in the relay kits for the headlights.  The factory setup has
all the current that runs the lights going through the light switch
(which is why that switch gets hot).  The installation of relays puts
the current thought two relays instead of the switch. Another benefit of
the relays is you get more voltage at the headlights so they are
somewhat brighter.  There is lots of information in the archives on the
installation of relays.  I bought my kit from Frank Condelli.

Pascal
'84 Westy

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of John Drew
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 1:22 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: headlight switch stuck

hi all:
if i can't get the headlight switch to turn on (stuck in the off
position)
does that mean the bulbs are out? or this a malfunction with the switch
itself? as always, thanks for your input. john 87 vanagon westy 175,000