Date:         Thu, 28 Dec 2000 19:41:59 -0600
Reply-To:     Darrell Boehler <midwesty@MIDWEST.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Darrell Boehler <midwesty@MIDWEST.NET>
Subject:      Re: high beams not working, 86 Westy
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 Hi Shawn,
     There are no relays on our vans. Head light current goes through the ignition switch, light switch,  bright /  dim switch to
the fuse panel and out to the head lights. Your problem seems to be in the bright / dim switch. Just under the steering wheel.
     Ken Lewis has written a method  to add relays to our lighting system.  His method much improves the standard lighting on late
model vans.  We used his relay system on my son Tom's 86 westy and the lights are very noticeably better.
     So what is the weather like where you are?

 Darrell

 ----- Original Message -----
 From: "Imua Camper Co." <elua@INTERPAC.NET>
 To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
 Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2000 3:45 PM
 Subject: high beams not working, 86 Westy


> > Tried searching archives but Gerry seems to be sleeping.
> >
> > High beams are out, will come on if the switch is held on, but won't stay
> > on after the 'click' of the lever.
> >
> > Tried replacing bulbs- no help.
> > Fuses are good.
> >
> > Is there a high beam relay?  If so, can't figure out where it is. Anybody
> > know where the relay is or what else might be the trouble? TIA-
> >         Shawn
> >
> >
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> >
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