My guess is that your switch has melted. This is one of the reasons people put in the relay kits for the headlights. The factory setup has all the current that runs the lights going through the light switch (which is why that switch gets hot). The installation of relays puts the current thought two relays instead of the switch. Another benefit of the relays is you get more voltage at the headlights so they are somewhat brighter. There is lots of information in the archives on the installation of relays. I bought my kit from Frank Condelli. Pascal '84 Westy
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of John Drew Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 1:22 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: headlight switch stuck hi all: if i can't get the headlight switch to turn on (stuck in the off position) does that mean the bulbs are out? or this a malfunction with the switch itself? as always, thanks for your input. john 87 vanagon westy 175,000 |
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