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Kylo Rich
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 Posted: Wed May 18, 2016 5:14 pm Post subject: Re: Brake and Tail Lights BOTH out 1982 Vanagon |
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why cant i delete this text lol?
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1982 Westy "Adeline" 2.3, Air-cooled, Dual Weber Carbs - Left my job of 10 years to hit the road full-time. Instagram @KyloRich
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Kylo Rich
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| Posted: Wed May 18, 2016 5:16 pm Post subject: Re: Brake and Tail Lights BOTH out 1982 Vanagon |
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| RCB wrote: |
If you have questions about the Go Westy Brake Light Switches, you cant go wrong with the ATE Brand that Van Cafe has. The ATE parts I have now and have used on my 82 Westy have performed flawlessly. |
I was mistaken, the Master Cylinder came with them and are actually from Van Cafe. They now carry FTE as well as Gowesty. I got 2 FTE switches from Van Cafe with the MC and bought two from Gowesty and all 4 are identical.
I called Van Cafe and he said that FTE and ATE are continually competing for the EOM brand and currently FTE is what they offer. Ideally, I would like ATE.
Oh well, now I have 2 spares (which ill likely need one day).
Cheers!
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RCB
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| Posted: Thu May 19, 2016 6:29 am Post subject: Re: Brake and Tail Lights BOTH out 1982 Vanagon |
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| Kylo Rich wrote: |
| RCB wrote: |
If you have questions about the Go Westy Brake Light Switches, you cant go wrong with the ATE Brand that Van Cafe has. The ATE parts I have now and have used on my 82 Westy have performed flawlessly. |
I was mistaken, the Master Cylinder came with them and are actually from Van Cafe. They now carry FTE as well as Gowesty. I got 2 FTE switches from Van Cafe with the MC and bought two from Gowesty and all 4 are identical.
I called Van Cafe and he said that FTE and ATE are continually competing for the EOM brand and currently FTE is what they offer. Ideally, I would like ATE.
Oh well, now I have 2 spares (which ill likely need one day).
Cheers! |
Nothing wrong with having spare parts. VW did use a few different manufacturers for their builds. |
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Kylo Rich
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| Posted: Thu May 19, 2016 2:06 pm Post subject: Re: BOTH brake lights out 1982 Vanagon |
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I am going to dig this one up from the grave. I am currently having the same issue as previous users and have read the forums.
NO BRAKE LIGHTS on each side. I have done the following:
HELP!
I appreciate everyone who takes the time to read and reply. You are the real MVP!! |
UPDATE!!!! GUESS WHO HAS WORKING BRAKE LIGHTS AND A NEW MASTER CYLINDER? THIS GUY!!! Thanks for all the help everyone. I learned a lot of electrical skills in this process even though it was not the issue. See pics.
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djkeev
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RCB
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| Posted: Thu May 19, 2016 4:08 pm Post subject: Re: BOTH brake lights out 1982 Vanagon |
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| Nice job Kylo. |
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Kylo Rich
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| Posted: Thu May 19, 2016 5:36 pm Post subject: Re: BOTH brake lights out 1982 Vanagon |
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| djkeev wrote: |
Glad you got it working! 👍
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Thanks, my friend. You were incredibly helpful. Now to pay it forward - next time someone is in need of this issue, I got this. LOL
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Kylo Rich
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| Posted: Thu May 19, 2016 5:37 pm Post subject: Re: BOTH brake lights out 1982 Vanagon |
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| Nice job Kylo. |
Thanks a lot! Appreciate the input!
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