Hi Bill,
I just had this happen to me on one of my '87's.  I carefully took apart the
headlight switch and cleaned the contacts.    Did it on the side of the road
in fact.  The instrument cluster cover comes off from the windshield side
(kind of hard)   The switch comes out with a couple of with a couple of
finger tabs from the rear.  Like almost all Hella stuff, a knife blade or
small screwdriver will get the part in question apart. There are little
catches on the back of the switch that will allow access.  It is advised
that you do this over a towel or clean surface in case you drop the small
parts.  Once inside, its pretty intuitive. Clean the big contacts with a
clean business card in a pinch, contact cleaner if you can.  If all else
fails or you just don't want to do the disection, get a different switch.
As an emergency procedure, you can use a piece of wire in the plug and short
the large connectors to get lights for the night.
Good Luck
Mark
> Help!!!
> just realized that my headlights aren't coming on at
> all.  When I flip the switch the parking lights come
> on.  My break lights work and so do my turning signals
> and hazards.  Also when I turn on my high beams they
> flash but don't stay on.  I checked all the fuses and
> they are all good.  I'm just learning about my van and
> would greatly appreciate any help you can give me.
> Could any replies please be sent to me at the above
> address and copied to my home e-mail
> (duffstar@capital.net) In case I don't get it fixed
> before I leave here.  Thanks so much everyone.
> Kelly
> 89 Vanagon gl (bullet)
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