"A. Kimmons" wrote:

> Wow!! I'm having this same problem... (see Headlight Help!!)
>
> I just replaced the ignition switch (electric part only), but then...
>
> REALLY WACKY things started to happen.....

I still think it's your ignition switch.  You  got a bad replacement or the wrong
part number.   My mechanic had to put three ingnition switches in my Vanagon
before he found one that worked right.  I  also had those type of peculiar
electical gremlins with the first two switches.
Good  Luck,
Jaymac,  87 Vanagon  GL