Date:         Thu, 20 Jun 2002 20:32:34 -0400
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> I wrote you about a few months ago regarding a few
> problems ... I just received my latest order and
> WHAT A DIFFERENCE!

Thanks!  We've been working hard to improve our service in general; many of
our "growing pains" are now a thing of the past, I think.  It's nice to hear
that we're doing well. So many people are quick to complain, but never take
the trouble to praise when they're happy with their service.

> Two questions, I ordered a "fog light switch kit" for
> $15, and I only received the switch.  Wasn't I
> supposed to also get some type of relay?

No. The "kit" is merely the switch, bulb holder, and bulb.  Believe it or
not, they're sold separately by VW; if you order the "switch" you only get
the switch itself but no bulb or holder.  (VW used to sell the same "kit"
that we sell, here in the U.S., but they deleted it. You can still piece it
together, but it's pricy.) As fas as a relay, any off-the-shelf generic
relay will work fine, of course, provided that it's rated sufficiently for
the application.

> secondly, whats the recommended wattage for fog lights
> from a standard alternator and do you know the
> best/easiest way to connect?

Not sure of the recommended wattage. As far as connection, personally I
think I would run a direct (fused) lead from the battery to the input of the
relay, for maximum performance, and use a "switched" lead (one that's only
on when the ignition is on) as the relay trigger, run through the fog light
switch. This way, you would have manual control of the fog lights, but even
if you forgot to turn off them off when you left the van, they would shut
off with the engine.

- Ron Salmon
  The Bus Depot, Inc.
  (215) 234-VWVW
  www.busdepot.com

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