Date:         Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:40:12 -0700
Reply-To:     Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Sliding Door "Courtesy Light" Switch
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On 16 Oct 2007 at 11:44, JordanVw@AOL.COM <JordanVw@AOL.COM> wrote:

> In a message dated 10/15/07 5:32:58 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Tom@SALICOS.COM
> writes:
>
>
> > I am working on installing an interior light that works off a pushbutton
> > switch when the slider opens.  I see there is a rectangular hole in the
> > column above the door lock contacts and a matching round hole on the door. Was
> > this an option, meaning I might be able to find the appropriate switch?
> >
> >
>
> all seven passenger vanagons had the sliding door light switch.   westys
> didnt have it because they figured the sliding door would be kept open for long
> periods of time, thus burning out the lights..

So I wonder if there is a late model OEM relay with a timer circuit to shut off the light after a
minute or two? Kind of like the programmable wiper relay upgrade... Anyone know?
Shawn Wright
http://members.shaw.ca/vwdiesels
'88 Westy 1.6TD 5 speed
'85 Jetta Diesel 1.6NA