On Mon, 22 Mar 2004, Greenamyer, William L wrote: > I don't do much backing up at night or in the dark but as of late, I > have had to do so a couple times and noticed that the backup lights on > the 84 leaker really don't provide much light. Has anyone else noticed > this and have they made any changes to inprove the lighting? Just > checking to see if maybe there is another size lamp that can safely be > installed without melting anything. For the ultimate solution, I've seen a lot of VW vans with tractor "utility lights" mounted under the bumper as reverse lights. $20 or so at Wal-Mart. Operate 'em with a relay or you'll be replacing the transmission reverse switch next.
David Brodbeck, N8SRE '82 Volkswagen Diesel Westfalia '86 Volvo 240DL wagon |
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