you can install a light in there, plug has spare spot for wire and
connector.

i don't know why they were not installed, and i am not sure if all
switches have the required translucent plastic under the icon.

alistair

'86 syncro 7  passenger
'82 westy, diesel converted to gas in '94
http://www.members.shaw.ca/albell/

On 23-Oct-09, at 8:24 PM, William Greenamyer wrote:

When I had the instrument panel removed, I noticed something on the plug
that goes on the back of the light switch.  There seems to be a hole
in the
front of the plug like a light goes in it.  Is there supposed to be a
lamp
in this plug (to light up the headlight switch when it is turned
on)?  If
so, what is the lamp for the switch on an 84GL Vanagon?

William