Date:         Tue, 27 Sep 2005 06:04:50 EDT
Reply-To:     RAlanen@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Headlight Failure
Comments: cc: mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM
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In a message dated 26/09/2005 12:25:55 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

I've  also installed relays and use 80/100 bulbs. My left connector also
melts.  I've replaced it twice and have now been looking for a beefier one  to
handle the amount of current.

Another "fix" for this is to switch  back to 55w bulbs there. Which I think
is where I'm headed. I think the  extra current to the headlights the relays
allow will be enough improvement  over stock through-the-switch flow, to get
the light I'm looking  for.



If you install new sockets and, use dielectric  grease on the contacts and
make sure the contacts are tight then there will be  no more problems.  I have
two of my own vans with this set-up along with a  number of customers vans and
there are no problems.  My '87 Westy has the  new sockets and my '90 CARAT has
it's original sockets.

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
'87 Westy, '90 Carat, '87 Wolfsburg  (Forsale) & Lionel Trains
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