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Re: [T3] FW: Light Switch Operation Running vs. Headlight Q


On 11 Feb 2003 at 11:26, David Hornback wrote:

> I was under the impression that for EuroSpec cars there were the running lights
> (side markers included) that would come-on (thus the green indicator light) but
> once the headlight switch was pulled, the (front) running lights went out (not
> sure about the side markers).

I thought this was a year thing. At least in the US, the running lights went 
off when the headlights came on up thru 67. From 68 on, the running lights stay 
on with the headlights.

> Is this correct? But what I noticed was I can position my switch in such a way
> that the running lights stay on with the headlights on. Was this incorporated
> into the switch? If it was not do I run a chance of burning out anything
> (switch/relay) by doing this?

You've probably just found a mid position of the switch. This would mean that 
the contact is not very good and MIGHT lead to early failure of the switch. I'd 
avoid it. If this is a feature you like, you might see if a 68-9 switch would 
fit in your car. I think these take different knobs however. What year is your 
car?

-- 
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA


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