In a message dated 30/06/2008 11:37:01 A.M. Central Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

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

The  switch has melted inside due to being overloaded from the normal amp
draw of the headlights.  This is one of the main reasons to install  the
headlight relay kit I sell > _Vanagon Headlamp Relay  Upgrade_
(http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/hdltrela.htm)  .  You now need a new headlight switch, from my
_Vanagon Items  Forsale_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/sales.htm)  webpage >
Headlamp switch, 9383V, 251 941 531  M  - $29.95.  Plus it would be highly
recommended to install a  headlight relay kit.  At the same time you can then upgrade
the headlight  bulbs to higher wattage.

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
'87 Westy & Lionel Trains (_Collection for sale_
(http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/trainsal.htm) )
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- Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley
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