

| Subject: | Headlight swtich diagnostics? |
| From: | Michael Diehr |
| Date: | Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:20:16 -0800 |
1985 Westy -- just last night started misbehaving. Symptoms: with ignition off + headlight switch on, three LEDs in the dashboard glow. With engine running + headlight switch off - normal. Engine running + headlight switch on, all dash instruments (including lighting) go dead. The load reduction relay seems to work fine (e.g. headlights on + ignition on = headlights work, and when you crank the starter the headlights go out). Toggling high beams doesn't do anything weird. This sounds like a ground issue from a failing headlight switch? Wiggling the ignition key doesn't seem to change anything in any state. Unfortunately the van is about to go on a long trip, so need the part asap etc. Are there any surefire diagnostics I can do? I have voltmeter & bentley. Thanks!
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