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Date:         Wed, 1 Dec 1999 21:10:52 -0500
Reply-To:     Bob Donalds <bostneng@FCL-US.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bob Donalds <bostneng@FCL-US.NET>
Organization: Boston Engine Exchange
Subject:      Re: re- intermittent headlight failure
Comments: To: Martin Laycock <m.laycock@STRATH.AC.UK>
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Martin Laycock wrote:
>
> Have you investigated the switch on the steering column? That is where my
> 12v for the lights was dissapearing. The wheel has to come off but after
> that it  is quite easy.
>
> Martin
>
> >>>I'm continuing to struggle with my headlights going out on their own
> without warning.
> I've replaced the light switch but that is not the problem as it didn't
> remedy the situation.




I have seen the multi ground pin behind the fuse panel it rusts over
time due to a leaky windsheid does this ring a bell water on the front
floormats
this can prevent the headlights from working lower the fuse panel and
clean and tighten the ground connections
Bob
Boston engine
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