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Subject:Re: Non-working headlamps
From:Alistair Bell
Date:Wed, 23 Dec 2020 20:25:42 -0800

Dennis,

I’m guessing here, can the x relay failure cause this?

Alistair 

> On Dec 23, 2020, at 8:00 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Since they work with the high beam switch you need to look at the headlight switch or ignition switch. Get the Bentley or other wiring diagram and a meter or test light and just follow the path.
> 
> Dennis
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of David M
> Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2020 9:21 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Non-working headlamps
> 
> Just recently got my Vanagon back after 12 months at a repair shop.I drove it at night for the first time yesterday and the headlamps do not work.Anyone got any ideas how to troubleshoot this?
> I don't know if they were working when the van was taken in since the van had been sitting unused for 6 years.
> The sidelights work and the rear lights and turn signals all work.The headlamps don't work on high or low beam, however when I operate the lever to switch to high beam they flash on momentarily then immediately go out.
> Most of the work done on the van was mechanical but they did fill the power steering so they would have messed withthe dash to fill the reservoir.
> 
> Have some other questions as well but don't want to burden the list just before Christmas.
> Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to those of the list if anyone is checking it these days.
> -David in Tempe, AZ1987 Wolfsburg Vanagon