The very common reason for this failure is a faulty ignition switch.

your high beams most likely still work when you pull the stalk  (
ignition on or off, light switch off ...high beams should flash anytime ) ..

when it's like this , it's almost always the ignition switch ..
a very small, easily carried, easily plugged-in-to-test switch that's
not expensive. It's silly not to have a spare on board on trips.

stay cozy !
Scott
www.turbovans.com

On 2/11/2012 3:41 PM, Dake Collins wrote:
> Hi Volks,
> I'm on the road in Wu-Wei, my '84 Westy&  I've got a problem.
> My headlights quit working - I've checked the fuse, it's fine. When the headlight switch is on the directional signals&  4 way flashers don't work, with the headlight switch off they work. I'm guessing that there is a problem with the switch, just my guess as I'm NOT a mechanic. Any other ideas or, if it's the switch - is there a way to bypass the switch so I can get home to Maine before I do a permanent fix.
> I'm currently in Wu-Wei near Perth Amboy, NJ.
>
> Any help would be greatly appreciated.
> reply via email to 4wuwei@gmail.com
> or phone 207-542-5654
>
> thanks,
> Dake
>