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Date:         Sun, 14 Nov 2010 18:19:27 -0800
Reply-To:     Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
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From:         Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Subject:      Re: Hmm.  Headlights don't ...
Comments: To: Tom Hargrave <thargrav@HIWAAY.NET>
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usually when the ignition switch is why the head lights don't work, high beam flashing still works. That function also is not working on the poster's van, and that function is independent of the ignition switch I believe.

----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Hargrave" <thargrav@HIWAAY.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2010 6:06 PM Subject: Re: Hmm. Headlights don't ...

> If it's like the old air cooled it does. I'd try moving the switch a > little > back towards off. You might be surprised - if the contacts are worn and > the > switch is like the air cooled models often the headlights will come on. > It'll buy you a little time while you chase down another switch. > > Tom > www.towercooler.com > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of > Jerry Baker (Guido) > Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2010 7:32 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Hmm. Headlights don't ... > > Probably the ignition switch. > > If I remember correctly, power for that circuit > comes from the ignition switch. > > JB > > > On 11/14/10 5:50 PM, "Zolly" <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET> wrote: > >> Hi to all, >> >> The headlights, both sides, don't work. The flash lights don't either. > High >> or low beam. It's an '85 camper. >> I checked; >> fuses all good, >> changed the switch with an other one and they are still not working. >> the side markers work, >> >> Checked the Bentley, but I could not find anything to go on there. I > don't >> even know what to look at now. As much as I can understand by looking at > the >> wiring, could not point to anything that would be at fault. >> >> Anyone? Would be much appreciated. >> Zoltan


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