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• Re: anyone have a photo or exploded diagram of the wiper stalk/switch?
  Historical mailing list - Tim King-syncrowesty
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 13:15:32 -0800
  ...Don't do this! >> >> So, for those who have looked in between the two layers of the arm >> where it rings the steering wheel...
• Re: Door Lock in handle Q?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 12 Jan 2005 07:34:16 -0500
  ...on the top sides so i > pulled the handles and the wiper arms prep them for some trim paint by sem > and wanted > to...
• Re: tool kit for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 14:07:18 -0400
  ...sockets (10mm, which covers things like the nuts on the windshield wiper arms and what not.) The wrenches are good for the battery (10...
• Re: interior panels
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Thu, 30 Oct 1997 09:38:28 -0500
  ...After you get some out, you can reach your hand/arm behind the panel with a pair of plyers and squeeze the others & sort...
• Re: AFM capacitor
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 8 Jul 1998 18:55:40 EDT
  ...One lead goes to the wire corresponding to the "wiper arm". The other lead goes to the wire that is at ground potential. Drive...
• Re: LIFE.....and Death
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 06:01:20 -0700
  ...Meter.... >Sure points to that part, I'll say that. >The wiper arm wears a spot on the part it wipes across.....wearing it...
• Re: [Syncro] Air Flow Metre cheap fix?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 17 Jan 2001 20:55:11 -0800
  ...One lead goes to the wire corresponding to the "wiper arm". The other lead goes to the wire that is at ground potential. Brent...
• Re: Windshield washer tank repair questions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 14 May 2017 21:27:23 -0400
  Hi Mark and others, When I pull the wiper arm the wiper works normally just no sprayer pump. This is great info. I’m...
• Rear window removal tips?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:43:45 -0500
  ...Rear wiper arm is off. It looks like a two person job, but if I can get it out so that future helpers can...
• Re: what else with the dash removed
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 14 Jul 2004 07:38:33 -0400
  ...the control arm) > >I put some insulation up against the front of the cab between the metal and >the wiper arms etc, and behind...
• Re: Sticky AFM?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 31 Oct 2001 11:48:51 -0800
  ...mine was very obvious) then you may have to bend the wiper arm to a new track. This is very risky and can result...
• Re: Front heater motor
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 11 Mar 2017 13:27:51 -0600
  ...again soon... > > - replace the blower motor > > - replace the resistor > > - lube wipers motor and arms > > - install new windshield nozzles (2 holes style) > > - add one extra...
• Model Summary for 1987 Vanagon USA
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Dec 1995 12:58:53 -0500
  ...Exterior, body Dual outside mirrors Sliding side door Sliding side windows Opening wing windows Tinted glass Electric rear window defogger Intermittent front windshield wipers...
• Re: O ring making kit
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 16:44:11 -0800
  ...clips and assorted plastic plugs that often get lost > > from windshield wiper arms, seat belt bolts. > >The zip lock bag is good. Rubber parts...
• Re: Wiper Arm Knurling - How does it work?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Tue, 21 Sep 2010 23:38:15 -0400
  ...metal from the splines of the shaft and >>> then tighten the arm back on so the splines could bite fresh. >>> >>> I once tightened too...
• Re: Upgrades?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:07:50 -0400
  ...with built in arm rests (I'd > like the Eurovan full down option for the passenger seat). > A back wiper would be nice but...
• Re: Old wiper motor parks, New doesn't
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 5 Apr 2007 20:24:47 -0700
  ...bought a new wiper motor and am firing it up to get it park so I can >> > attach wiper relay armsin correct position. >> > >> > Problem...
• vanagon windows for sale
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 16 Nov 2003 13:33:04 -0500
  ...swith and wiper switch, * dash (brown) no damage * grab handles * rear seat that folds down * split center seat perfect shape with arm rests * all...
• Re: "Relayed" Headlights Out
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 30 Mar 2003 09:16:22 -0700
  ...The dimmer switch is actually part of the wiper arm assembly, so that's what we replaced, and everything was fine. We had to...
• Purging A/C system.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 21:39:49 -0500
  ...Why is this happening and how do I fix it other than adjusting the wiper arms on the spindle. Jim 1991 Syncro Westy
• Bad in town Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 17:17:51 -0700
  ...you might need to adjust the AFM spring or or wiper arm. I believe Darrell's site contains the instructions. The theory being that...
• Re: cats and campers
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 20 Jun 2003 18:10:14 -0700
  ...he's on > the road, who's going to push his wiper arms halfway down the front > of the > van every night? > > Cheers, > > Jeff...
• Re: Door Lock in handle Q?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Wed, 12 Jan 2005 09:35:31 -0500
  ...on the top sides so i >> pulled the handles and the wiper arms prep them for some trim paint by sem >> and wanted >> to...
• Re: windshield wiper repair
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 17 Aug 2012 05:23:56 -0400
  ...GoWesty has a procedure on their web site for drilling and tapping the stud in the shaft, and then fitting the wiper arm on...
• Off idle syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 06:59:28 -0600
  ...this little wiper thing, on a printed circuit board, and I, plugged in the multimeter, in terminal 15and 19, swung the arm on the...
• Re: What does 'powder coat' mean when talking paint?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 13:39:32 -0400
  ...keep mentionning this process when refinishing their wheels, propane >tank, bumpers, wiper arms... > >What does it mean? Is it more durable or just for...
• Re: Bentley wiring diagram. Questions on how to read.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:49:41 -0800
  ...WIPER MOTOR > 53 Wiper motor, input (+) > 53a Wiper (+), self-parking switch-off > 53b Wiper (shunt winding) > 53c Electric windshield-washer pump > 53e Wiper (brake...
• Re: '87 Synro jerky running on highway
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 11 Jul 1996 09:44:52 PDT
  ...Carefully pry this cover off (it is glued on), then have a look at the trace of the wiper arms across the circuit board...
• Definitely a SYNCRO Westfalia, Pop-top Camper, 1989, for sale. (how's that!)
  Historical mailing list - Arthur Neumann
  Fri, 2 Apr 1999 21:22:10 -0800
  ...with movable armrests; Alpine AM/FM/cassette/weather, VW Syncro "alloy" wheels, power everything. poptop canvas in excellent condition; new windshield wiper Bosch blades...
• Phantom power drain: Accessories work with key out...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 18:36:51 -0700
  ...The windshield wipers and > the blower fans also work without the key in place. > > I pulled each fuse in turn and none of the...
• Re: interior panels
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Thu, 30 Oct 1997 11:53:50 -0500
  ...After you get some out, you can reach > your hand/arm behind the panel with a pair of plyers and squeeze the others & > sort...
• Re: Repair Manuiel
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Tue, 1 May 2007 00:53:12 -0500
  ...Battery!, Find the Windshield Wiper Fluid Refiller Tank cap!, Care and Feeding of Fuse Boxes, wiper blade replacement, wiper arm removal/tightening, and on...
• Re: vanagons are rare....on the east coast
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sat, 29 Oct 2011 17:14:49 -0400
  ...Both Vanny & Bay were pretty well picked over, but I managed to scarf a couple of decent looking wiper arms, one intact front marker...
• 89 Vanagon with airbags, tilt, leather, and automatic climate control????
  Historical mailing list - Vernon Craddock
  Thu, 4 Mar 1999 11:07:44 -0800
  ...seats, leather steering wheel, interior woodgrain look, intermittent wipers, power brakes, vanity mirror, side door arm rest, clock, console, cup holder, carpet, rear deck...
• Re: Dash coming out. Any prev. maint tips?
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 19:56:20 +0000
  ...Wiper arms have way too much play so will be >addressing that. (I checked for slop at pivots. It seems play is in >linkage...
• Re: '66 progress, questions about wiring, lights
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Apr 1996 13:11:08 -0400
  ...Wiper assemblies changed in 1966 to a new unit that can't be dissasembled and upgraded to 12 volts by replacing the armature. I...
• Re: AFM
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 30 Apr 1999 21:39:54 -0500
  ...9 potentiometer - resistance ohms >change as sensorflap is opened > measure through wiper arm >(flap must move freely) >6 and 22 intake air temperature sensor...
• Re: Taking dog first time camping.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 8 Mar 2004 17:57:27 -0600
  ...In reality they're just dumping the cats to become feral cats to rip your wiper arms down over your grill and pick at...
• Phantom power drain: Accessories work with key out...
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 20:46:02 -0400
  ...The windshield wipers and the blower fans also work without the key in place. I pulled each fuse in turn and none of the...
• Re: Windshield washer tank repair questions
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 14 May 2017 21:17:57 -0600
  ...Caron wrote: > Hi Mark and others, > When I pull the wiper arm the wiper works normally just no sprayer pump. > > This is great info...
• Re: AFM resistance test, was unstable idle
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
  Thu, 8 Apr 2004 21:50:41 -0800
  ...well as info on opening the unit, and >re-setting the wiper arm on the variable resistor. There are other web >sites with photographs...
• Re: Getting door handles black again??
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 24 Mar 2014 18:09:28 -0700
  ...also works great on wiper arms and > I even used it on my metal dash for my 71. > > Rattle Can can be found at...
• Re: 1987 Wolfsburg Vanagons Question
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 22:50:27 EST
  ...7- Interior side panels with built-in armrest, folding table and cupholders; full carpeting 8- Tinted glass; rear window defogger. 9- Rear wiper 10...
• Re: Clutch Pedal Funk - Worn Pedal/Clevis Linkage
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 04:15:56 -0800
  ...Anything else I should replace/rebuild while I'm at it? ____________________________________________________________________ Check the wiper arms and relubricate them. Check all the firewall seals in...
• Re: Me and our '88 are glad to be back
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 9 Jun 2000 08:37:50 EDT
  ...Adjust said wiper arm spring to read near .5 volts. Use the hidden allen screw to fine tune. Three things: all readings are at...
• Re: dash lights
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Dec 1995 09:51:00 -0700
  ...I pulled the switch and found the wiper arm (that adjusts dash light level) was discolored and bent, maybe too much heat. So I...
• Re: Windshield washer tank repair questions
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 15 May 2017 07:33:58 -0400
  ...net> wrote: > Hi Mark and others, > When I pull the wiper arm the wiper works normally just no sprayer pump. > > This is great info...
• Re: AFM optical pick up
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 10 Feb 2024 11:23:21 -0800
  Eric, It’s an optical based pick up to replace the stock carbon track and wiper arm in the digifant air flow meter. More...
• FS middle lite brwn/tan carpet mat
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Sibley
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 02:25:37 EDT
  ...these are really nice and shinny fit all vanagon steels -two wiper arms, one has the wind-breaker on it, both are excellent shape...
• Parts needed/Advice
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Wed, 4 Jan 2006 01:43:12 -0500
  ...Gas Cap (will the van�s key work in unlocking it? Or does it need to be re-keyed?) Wiper Arms Fuse Box Cover...
• Re: Syncro Instrument Cluster: Analogue clock?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 10 Apr 2014 20:28:43 -0400
  ...That went along with the rubber floor mats and vinyl or cloth seats without arm rests. As for the mirrors, the power mirrors were...
• Air Flow Meters. -or-
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 2 Feb 1996 16:21:28 CST6CDT
  ...Cleaned up the carbon track with a new pencil eraser and slide a business card under the wiper arm to clean the contacts there...
• Re: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 21:53:12 -0800
  ...B-52s have wipers for the crews' forward windscreen, but not for the two forward-looking cameras. Guess what us ground-crew types used...
• Re: Dash coming out. Any prev. maint tips?
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 14:55:42 -0800
  ...Wiper arms have way too much play so will be > > addressing that. (I checked for slop at pivots. It seems play is in > > linkage...
• More Stuff
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 14 Oct 2001 14:32:54 -0500
  ...Front windsheild wiper motor-- $40.00 Rear window wiper motor---$50.00 Rear window washer tank and pump--$20.00 Rear wiper arm---- $15...
• Re: Windshield washer tank repair questions
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 14 May 2017 22:48:15 -0500
  ...Caron wrote: >> >> Hi Mark and others, >> When I pull the wiper arm the wiper works normally just no sprayer pump. >> >> This is great info...
• Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Mon, 3 May 2010 16:56:25 -0700
  ...An angry PDL and floppy wiper arm are larger concerns > right at the moment. <EG> > > And vendors? Can't live without 'em. It ain...
• Re: 88 Vanagon air flow meter question
  Historical mailing list - Ken Polk
  Sat, 23 Aug 1997 12:57:40 -0500
  ...be removable > so that I can check out the resistor and wiper arm that hide inside? > > John Graham > '88 Westy > Charlotte NC The plastic...
• Re: Vanagons are too cool?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:42:24 -0700
  ...I lift up the wiper arm to wipe that out of there. The < spring loaded of course > wiper arm just stays 4 inches in...
• Re: Off idle syndrome
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 08:39:44 -0500
  ...this little > wiper thing, on a printed circuit board, and I, plugged in the > multimeter, in terminal 15and 19, swung the arm on the...