Greg,
When my headlight switch went out, both times, it was binary.� It worked, then it didn't.� Turning it on and off got me home, and I replaced it.� There was no fade or dimming.� If it were my van, I'd check the alternator.
�
Randal
'85 AW; 87 Westy w/ I4; 87.5 Wolfsburg

----- Original Message ----
From: Greg Potts <greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Tuesday, July 8, 2008 9:02:49 PM
Subject: Hey, it's awful dark out there tonight....

Hi Volks,

Tonight at dusk I drove home from my brothers house... by the time I
arrived at home it was dark enought to notice that my headlights were
not working. Trying the high beams lit up the road for a moment, but as
soon as I release the lever the highbeams die out again.

I had enough time to verify that the low beam fuses are still good, but
I wasn't able to dig any further.

Is this the dreaded headlight switch meltdown? Anyone near Toronto have
a suitable replacement part available? Can I borrow one from my Dad's
1980 aircooled van for the short term?

I guess I'll be� adding relays to prevent the next switch from repeating
this performance.

Happy Trails,

Greg Potts
1973/74/79 Westfakia "Bob the Tomato"
1987 Wolfsburg Weekender Hardtop
www.busesofthecorn.com
www.pottsfamily.ca