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Subject:Re: back-up lights
From:Dennis Haynes
Date:Tue, 22 Feb 2011 10:57:39 -0500

Do you still have the proper spacer (washer) under the switch?

The thickness of this part is critical.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Graham Janson
Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 11:52 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: back-up lights

When my backup lights didn't work I first checked bulbs, fuses, continuity
in wires, then checked the switch near on the driver's side of the manual
trans case (near the back, near the top as I recall). Tested with multimeter
and found the switch dead. Bought a new part (about $6) from California
Imports and installed in 5 minutes. Now my reverse lights work great -- in
reverse AND in first. Sorry for sort of highjacking your thread, but does
anyone know why this new gremlin might have arisen?

Graham

----- Original Message -----
From: "Woody Halsey" <WHalsey@SYA.ORG>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2011 11:39 AM
Subject: back-up lights

Hi All,

Can anyone offer advice on why my back-up lights have stopped working (can't
pass inspection here in MA) and suggestions for solving the problem?
Thanks,

Woody

83.5 V'gon

Haverhill, MA