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I should know better than messing with electrical stuff as it almost always gets me into trouble. But in the name of science and progress I've plunged ahead and made some upgrades and improvements to the electrical fittings on the VW.

HTML Doco "Key In Ignition" Circuit Powering of Accessories
A very cool method of enabling your stereo to run without having to turn the ignition key on.
Image Late Vanagon Fuse Box Label
I just can't read the fuse labels printed on the inside of the vanagon fuse box cover. I made up a label to show circuit numbers, components fed, and amperage of the fuses. Print it out, tape it inside of the fuse lid, and quit guessing which fuse is which.
HTML Doco Late Vanagon Light Bulb Specs
A listing, taken from information available on a light bulb manufacturers website, listing all of the later Vanagon light bulbs.
HTML Doco Power Door Lock Controls
A brief description of common problems with the later model Vanagon power door locks including switches and wiring.
HTML Doco HeadLight Warning Alarm
Installation of a chime to alert me to the fact that I left the lights on.
HTML Doco Upgrading to Brighter Vanagon Headlights
How To - Blind oncoming drivers (who are driving in your direction!!! Duh)
PDF Doco Upgrading HeadLights
Written By Daniel Stern with special assistance from Steve Lacker and David Hueppchen on proper headlight upgrade procedures.
PDF Doco Aiming HeadLights
Written By Daniel Stern (of Daniel Stern Lighting)
PDF Doco Upgrading Stock Vanagon Interior Lightbulbs to LED
Written By Kam aka kamzcab86 - 2010 (of KamzKreationz)