Date:         Sun, 9 Nov 2008 23:19:16 -0800
Reply-To:     aatransaxle <daryl@AATRANSAXLE.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         aatransaxle <daryl@AATRANSAXLE.COM>
Subject:      Re: Backup light switch malfunction - blinking backup lights when
              shifting
Comments: To: Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
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The factory style switches are NLA it seems and have been superseeded to a
Jetta style with a different plug style, so don't be surprised.

Daryl of AA Transaxle
(425) 788-4070
aatransaxle.com
86 Syncro Westy
Zetec in the trunk
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Arnott" <jrasite@EONI.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2008 8:04 PM
Subject: Re: Backup light switch malfunction - blinking backup lights when
shifting


> Me too. Neighbor stopped by the other day to tell me the same
> thing...  Has to be the switch.  I was thinking of a prophylactic
> replacement.  Kinda like chicken soup... Can't hurt.
>
> If there are other possibilities, I too would love to hear of them.
>
> Jim
>
>> I'm having problems with the backup light switch on my DU 4-speed
>> (manufacturing date 03 11 3).  It seems the backup lights blink on
>> while
>> shifting gears and will remain on when in 3rd or 4th gear