Date:         Mon, 9 Aug 1999 14:23:07 -0700
Reply-To:     Steve Macaulay <smacaulay@INFINTIUM.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Steve Macaulay <smacaulay@INFINTIUM.COM>
Subject:      Re: dim headlights - also Rear fog lights
Comments: To: Pete Cassidy <pcassidy@APPLE.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <199908091749.KAA09186@scv3.apple.com>
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> Does anyone know if the rear lights on the US
> vehicles can be modded to support the Euro-style fog lights?
>

Hello Pete,

Perhaps another listmember can tell you how do actually do this, but it is
my understanding that you can use the extra slot that is behind one of the
red reflectors in the tail light assembly.  This slot is for the Euro-style
rear red driver's side fog light.  My understanding is that if you add the
"missing" bulb socket (along with a bulb - don't know which type or
wattage), you should be able to wire it up to your switch.

This is something I plan on doing to my van one day.  The hardest part about
this setup may be in locating the proper bulb socket.  Bus Depot lists a
part on their website - bulb socket, tail lens, left, Vanagon  $53.95  251
945 257A.  I think it is what you and I need, but it seems kind of pricey
for what I think it is.  Anybody know where one can be found or if it is
something easy to fabricate?

Again I could be mistaken, but I believe that the tail light assembly may
already be pre-wired for the rear fog light.  This is something I was
planning on looking into when I do this.  I'm hoping there is an existing
wire somewhere up front that I just need to hook up to the switch.  I'm
hoping the whole job is just putting in a socket and bulb and hooking the
switch into an existing wire.  That's what I am hoping at least.  If not,
running a wire from the switch to the rear light should be no big deal.

Thanks,

Steve

89 Westy