Date:         Wed, 23 Jun 1999 11:38:02 -1000
Reply-To:     Leif <leif@CMCFLEX.COM>
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From:         Leif <leif@CMCFLEX.COM>
Subject:      Re: headlight switch mystery, help!
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I have dis-assembled the switch completely and I can see all the contacts
are good and nothing is melted anywhere.  I hate to buy a new switch 'cause
I sort of doubt that it's bad.  Are there any other relays or something that
could of failed?  I am really stumped.  My problem is that I can see nothing
mechanically wrong.  Thanks for your advice though.

Leif Paulsen
'86 Syncro "4BY-THOR"

> -----Original Message-----
> From: KENWILFY@aol.com [mailto:KENWILFY@aol.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 1999 3:26 PM
> To: Leif; vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
> Subject: Re: [VANAGON] headlight switch mystery, help!
>
>
> I had a similar problem and the rear of my switch had overheated
> because the
> plug was cocked a little.  The plastic on the back of the switch
> melted and
> pushed the plug off even more.  I unplugged the switch, scraped off the
> melted plastic, and it has worked ever since.  However I think
> your problem
> is burnt points inside the switch itself.  Check the fuse first
> but I really
> think the switch is the problem.  Time to buy a new one.
> Ken Wilford
> www.VanAgain.com
> John 3:16
>