Date:         Tue, 14 Sep 1999 13:59:08 -0400
Reply-To:     karl <thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         karl <thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Re: Headlight Replacement
Comments: To: daveb@CP.NET
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The H-4s use a different plug than the 9004s that were in your van
previously. The plug you will need to splice on is the same as the earlier
vans up to '85. When hooking up the plug, attach it to the headlamp to
verify high and low before soldering the splice permanently.

Karl

----- Original Message -----
From: Dave Bayer <daveb@CP.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 1999 1:50 PM
Subject: Re: Headlight Replacement


> The Bus Depot wrote:
> >
> > > I have a '84 Westfalia and had the same problem.  I got the E-4
headlights
> > > from Bus Depot, struggle a bit with the retaining ring not
> > > holding the lens but right now I'm quite satisfied with the change.
> > > Recommend it anytime
> >
> > Actually they're H4 headlights.  Complete kit is $34.95, including the
H4
> > bulbs.  Part # HQ6014.  Definately the cheapest and easiest way to
improve
> > your lighting.  Fits '68-85 bus & Vanagon.
>
>         A quick question here as someone who is adding the SA
> grill to my 87 syncro. Does the H4 bulb have the same pin outs
> (same electrical connection pattern) as the DOT approved lights?
> I was told when I bought my grill from Kyle that the H4 had the low
> and high beams reversed however this discussion sounds like this
> was not the case...
>
> dave