I have the same problem with my 1983 air-cooled van.  The instrument 
     lights went out one day as I was adjusting the dimmer (rheostat).  I'm 
     assuming that I may have an open circuit here.  I have not yet checked 
     the dimmer since I'm not sure how to yank it off the dash.  Fuses and 
     bulbs are fine.
     
     Jesse Falsone
     1983 Vanagon
     Annapolis, MD

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Subject: Help With Instrument Lighting Please
Author:  DBMaguin@softart.com at Internet
Date:    3/21/97 11:21 AM

     Hi All,
     
     My digital clock between the speedometer and odometer is no longer 
     backlit when I have my headlights on. Does anyone has any experience 
     fixing this?
     
     In addition, the station preset lights on my VW Design am/fm/cassette 
     radio also no longer light up when the headlights are on. I originally 
     thought the LED's were bad, but another VW Design radio did the same 
     thing.
     
     Are these two situations related? Any help would be appreciated.
     
     TIA,
     
     Dave Maguiness
     1986 Vanagon