In a message dated 30/06/2008 11:37:01 A.M. Central Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: 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
The switch has melted inside due to being overloaded from the normal amp draw of the headlights. This is one of the main reasons to install the headlight relay kit I sell > _Vanagon Headlamp Relay Upgrade_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/hdltrela.htm) . You now need a new headlight switch, from my _Vanagon Items Forsale_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/sales.htm) webpage > Headlamp switch, 9383V, 251 941 531 M - $29.95. Plus it would be highly recommended to install a headlight relay kit. At the same time you can then upgrade the headlight bulbs to higher wattage. Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 Westy & Lionel Trains (_Collection for sale_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/trainsal.htm) ) _Frank Condelli & Associates_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/busindex.html) - Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/exhaust.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://members.aol.com/BusFusion/bfhome.htm) a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, June 12 ~ 15, 2008 |
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