Date:         Tue, 14 Sep 1999 14:15:13 -0700
Reply-To:     daveb@CP.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dave Bayer <daveb@CP.NET>
Subject:      Re: Headlight Replacement
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ray.wei@us.pwcglobal.com wrote:
>
> >  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,
> The international standard H4 headlight bulb has totally different base
> from your 87 Vanagon's with DOT bulb (6004).  You need to get a H4
> receptacle/connector for your new H4 bulb unless they come with your H4
> unit.

Ack, I have the connectors for the H4/Dot "equivalent" and I
know that the H4s have a different connector than the 9004 ;)
I meant to ask whether the pinouts for the H4 is the same
as for the DOT headlight which can be found on an 80-85 van
(those with the round headlights). TIA...

dave