On Mon, 12 Apr 1999, Per Lindgren wrote:

> EMZ wrote:
>
> > it is about 6"x1". Its the only think behind the head light with
> > wires. You will not find it unless the Van has AC.
>
> Will not find it unless you have AC?? What do you mean? I have the
> resistor behind the headlight, and I definitely do not have AC. Is there a
> difference between years? Mine's an 88 Syncro.
>
> PerL
> Arendal, Norway
    Maybe... All the Vanagons I have seen and worked on this
resistor was only there if there was "factory" AC. I have personlly
owned 4 Vanagon,3 of them 1986 models. This has held true. Now i'm
sure the 85 and prior are different.

     Does your Syncro have a 3 speed FAn?

 Anyone else have input on this that would be helpful?

                      Eric