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sam_w
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 12:47 pm    Post subject: headlight relay ?? Reply with quote

In my 74 the high beams go off after a few minutes/seconds.
If I hold the dimmer switch up they stay on.
I think it is the relay.
Can someone tell me the part number and location?
TIA
Sam
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 3:04 pm    Post subject: Re: headlight realy ?? Reply with quote

The relay is behind the left dash panel.
P/N 111-941-583
Lots of places sell these, here's just one example:

https://vwparts.aircooled.net/Headlight-Relay-12-Volt-1967-79-111-941-583-p/111-941-583-111-583.htm
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 3:38 pm    Post subject: Re: headlight relay ?? Reply with quote

thanks, I'll get a new relay.
Now I know where it goes.
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