Re: Jackson Autoshade Helmets
The company I work for has about 25 Jackson NexGens (at our plant). We've had them for about 1 1/2 years and about five of them have been sent back for warranty work. We have two out right now and one of them (mine actually) for the exact problem you stated. Half the lens worked fine and the other half didn't. The other one would not stay on, even with new batteries.
With all that said, it's still my favorite hood. Keep in mind that we use these hoods for production welding so they get about 5-6 hours a day of welding.
Always looking for another old VW, especially in the southeast.