Date:         Fri, 20 Apr 2007 11:35:28 -0700
Reply-To:     BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Dealers and E-code lights
Comments: To: David Hally <davegh@pacbell.net>
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On 4/20/07, David Hally <davegh@pacbell.net> wrote:
>
> A while ago I bought a pair of e-code lights for my 90 vanagon. I just
> got the headlights, with no bulbs, wiring connectors, bulb boots, or
> running light sockets. I was able to get part numbers for the sockets
> and boots (thanks, Frank), but none of my local parts guys or dealers
> could find a listing or were interested in looking further- NA! I
> finally called several dealers in San Jose, and finally Lewis VW's
> Parts guy said he didn't have them, but his computer showed that VW
> Santa Cruz (whom I had tried) had one boot and that Santa Monica VW had
> two! A call to Santa Monica and they are on the way, They had the
> sockets too, but at $16.00 ea, I'll get them at a junk yard (Golf,
> Passat, Fox part).
> Anyway, I guesse the point of this post is that SOME parts guys still
> care and have a clue!
> See Ya,
> Dave Hally
>



Dave,

The rubber boot sare the same as the garden variety round Hella H4's. Same
goes for the sockets and lights. New aftermarket sockets are $5 each side
from my local retailer in SF. I'll have to check my spare e-codes to look
over the "city light" sockets. As I recall they were stock items on some US
models too.

BenT