[Vwdiesel] no headlights 85 jetta

[Chris Jude]

Thanks for all the advice guys.  I had thought I'd read abuot these
upgrades, and the problems with the stock switches.  I think I may be
buying a TDI to get this one off the road for awhile so that I can upgrade
a number of things, seats, wiring, etc...

Chris

On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 1:43 PM, Doyt W. Echelberger <
doyt at buckeye-express.com> wrote:

> Even if you do get the original components working correctly again, your
> lights would end up much brighter by adding relays and heavier wiring,
> including the ground wires. This would increase the voltage that gets to
> the bulbs without being diminished by series resistance.
> Here is a web site that will educate you on the details, and offer a
> source of materials:
> http://danielsternlighting.**com/ <http://danielsternlighting.com/>
> Several years ago I used the Dan Stern site twice as a source and was
> satisfied with the results.
> Roger Brown also offers a kit, and suggests the Dan Stern site for
> details. http://www.4crawler.com/**Diesel/CheapTricks/Headlights.**
> shtml#OnLineOrdering<http://www.4crawler.com/Diesel/CheapTricks/Headlights.shtml#OnLineOrdering>
> In addition to all the other advice, I urge you to use MARINE GRADE
> components, to avoid  deterioration from heat, salt spray and moisture
> under the hood.....I'm talking mainly about connectors and terminals.
> http://www.firstchoicemarine.**com/c-220-components.aspx<http://www.firstchoicemarine.com/c-220-components.aspx>
> (Or check at your local marina supply house if there is boating in your
> area.)
> I did the conversion and then had to replace all the connectors after a
> year of salt spray on Ohio winter roads.
> I ended up replacing everything with marine-grade connectors and then
> sealed them in plastic ziplock bags.
> Installing, testing and adjusting all the components took the best part of
> an afternoon, working inside in a well-lighted shop. The results were very
> satisfying increases in illumination, from stock headlights.
> Doyt Echelberger
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
> At 10:16 PM 2/9/2012, you wrote:
>
>> I turned my car on this evening and the headlights would not come on.
>>  ...snip... Is this a switch issue?  Is there a
>> simple fix?   Chris
>>
>
>
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