Low coolant level. Yes the warning light and buzzer did come on. Now I know about that part of the system warning etc. Wow what VW journey of learning again 
To all thanks for the help

Dennis Jowell
Scotch Hollow Farm

> On Nov 6, 2014, at 6:33 PM, <jpalmer@mymts.net> <jpalmer@mymts.net> wrote:
> 
> Hi Dennis.  What was the answer?  Low coolant level?
> Jeff
> 
> > Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2014 17:04:11 -0500
> > From: dennisjowell@GMAIL.COM
> > Subject: Backup lights not working all the time
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > 
> > Finally got the coolant warning lights/buzzer squared away. On to the next part of list is to fix the backup lights on my 1988 GL Westy. They go on intermittently when in reverse.
> > Is there a way to adjust the switch on the left side of the manual 4 speed transmission ? Or do I need to replace the switch?
> > 
> > Dennis Jowell
> > Scotch Hollow Farm
> > Newbury Vermont