Date:         Thu, 8 Jul 1999 14:08:19 -0700
Reply-To:     Steve Macaulay <smacaulay@INFINTIUM.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Steve Macaulay <smacaulay@INFINTIUM.COM>
Subject:      Dash control lights question
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My 89 Westy was recently involved in a hit-and-run accident while parked
that caused a lot of front end damage.  In my first night time trip after
getting it back from the body shop, I noticed several of the dash controls
were not illuminated and I honestly can't recall if they were always that
way or if this is a new item I need to point out to the body shop.  My radio
was also replaced with one that is not lighted up as well as the previous
one.  It could very well be that this "extra darkness" that I seem to
perceive now is solely a result of my new dimly-lighted radio.  If you have
an 89 or similar late model vanagon I'd appreciate it if you would let me
know if the following controls are illuminated on your vanagon:

1.  4 vent/heater slider controls - was there some lighting behind these?
Mine's completely dark.

2.  Front fan control switch on right side of the 4 vent/heater slider
controls - this control is not illuminated on my van, but the rear heater
fan control on the left side of the slider controls is.

3.  Two round A/C control nobs to the left of the cigarette lighter (fan
control, A/C on/off temp control) - was there some lighting behind these?
Mine's completely dark.

4.  Headlight on/off switch and dash panel dimmer dial on left of dash.
Mine's completely dark when the headlights are on.

It seemed strange to me that the controls I mentioned above were not lighted
at all and I honestly don't remember if they were always that way or not.
Especially when the left rear fan control is lighted and the right front fan
control is not.

The dimmer switch under the headlight switch is turned to maximum
brightness, so that's not the problem (if there is even one).  The controls
that are lighted are fine, but something seems funny to me now since there
are several controls that aren't lighted up.  It may have always been that
way but I don't remember.  I don't specifically remember them as being
lighted up, but I also don't remember them being dark as well.  Can anyone
"shed some light" on this?

Thanks,

Steve

89 Westy