I have the same switch on a 1986 Vanagon 'Hobie Cat' edition that I am parting out right now.� I was also surprised to see it.

----- Original Message ----
From: Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@COMCAST.NET>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 6:21:57 PM
Subject: Re: Headlight grill/hatch light switch

I've never seen that hatch light switch on a van before.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=481117
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=481118