Oh let out the magic smoke.
I have one from a 87. Should be the same one
$15.00 shipped. Should have a part number on the switch to confirm the part.
I am in michigan but can ship Monday If you like.
Jonce

>Available here:
><http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/search?keywords=headlight+switch&x=0&y=0>
>
>On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 8:50 AM, Jaime Forero <jforero@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
> > Folks last night as I was coming home smoke started to come out of the
> > left side of the dash. This morning I looked and the back of the switch was
> > melted where the 2 large prongs are and the corresponding sockets on the
> > connector were melted also.  I have looked and there seems to be no new
> > replacement for the switch.  Does anyone know where I might find a used
> > switch and a connector? My Vanagon is a 1991 model.
> >