Headlight Problems (66 Squarbacks)

[Greg Merritt <gregm@umich.edu>]

>From: Pauldknox@aol.com
>Date: Sun, 2 Mar 1997 11:23:01 -0500 (EST)
>To: gregm@umich.edu
>Subject: Headlight Problems (66 Squarbacks)
>
>To whom it may concern:
>
>I read the E-mail from two owners of ' 66 T3s with headlight problems--and
>then deleted the messages before I realized I may have a solution for your
>dilemma.  I have a ' 70 Square and a ' 63 Deluxe Bus and the headlight wiring
>circuit in each is almost identical.  My guess is that your ' 66s are
>similar.  I would suggest the following:
>
>a.  Check the obvious first--both high and low beam circuits may have
>separate fuses as do my two vehicles.  There could even be some corrosion in
>the fuse holders that keeps them from conducting;
>b.  The fuses checking OK, next check the dimmer switch and make sure there
>is continuity through the switch in both positions--best use an ohm meter for
>this;
>c.  If that checks out, next trace the wiring to the headlamp socket or plug,
>making sure to check for in-line splice connectors and good connections.
> Best to use a volt meter for this to see if you are actually getting voltage
>to the plugs.
>d.  Last, check the headlamps--it would be strange if both failed at the same
>time--however......
>
>Hope these procedures will help.  ........PDK
>