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• Re: Replacement Wiper Arms?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 5 Feb 2009 22:30:48 -0800
  ...could try something like steel wool between the shaft and the wiper > arm socket. That might buy you a few days. > > Mike I don...
• Re: Electrical issue - 1987 Syncro GL
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 21 Apr 2004 00:10:11 -0600
  ...Parking lights and gauge lights work in both > headlight switch positions. > > Issue # 2 - No windshield wipers. Not in intermitant, slow or fast switch > positions...
• Re: Windshield wipers ETC. questions.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:10:10 -0800
  Re: #1 It could be that the arm is not positioned correctly, there's play in the relay rods or wiper shafts, or there...
• Seattle Voltmeter
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Thu, 28 Apr 2011 03:59:04 -0700
  Driving my Syncro to the ferry, headed to work, I was activating my windshield wipers every minute or so to clear the light rain...
• Re: '85 vanagon fuse #14 - again
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:59:43 -0700
  ...since the switch for the rear wiper is on the same stalk used for > the front wiper, wouldn't it be possible tht you...
• Re: Wiper blades <S>
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 25 May 2002 11:43:32 -0500
  ...Wiper blades > > > > > > > Ole Lamont is a little wound up over some wiper blades--- > > > > > > Wonder what happens to him when things get a little steamy...
• Re: Wiper blade recommendation? Now Length?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:20:51 -0700
  ...Tuesday, October 30, 2012, 6:15 AM There has been some variance on this thread regarding the length of the wiper blade. Some have...
• Re: Wiper blade recommendation? Now Length?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:15:17 -0700
  There has been some variance on this thread regarding the length of the wiper blade. Some have said 20" driver's, and 19" passenger...
• Re: Vintage wiper blade source (east)
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Wed, 11 Jan 1995 20:04:47 -0800 (PST)
  ...Yes for two wipers, delivered to my door => $26.00 >OUCH, but I guess its better than crashing the bus on a rainy night...
• Re: wiper relay?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 22 Oct 1997 12:45:46 -0400
  > The VW programmable front wiper relay number is 357-955-531 I've been through this before. The 357-955-531 supercedes to a...
• The "world's slowest rear wiper" problem
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Tue, 2 Feb 1999 15:29:54 -0600
  ...My rear wiper is unbelievably slow - it's almost comical! Any ideas for a diagnosis and/or a solution? I see the possible problems...
• Re: windshield wiper idiosyncracies
  Historical mailing list - Isaac Taylor
  Sat, 15 Dec 2001 17:58:20 -0500
  ...97 Golf, except it's the intermittent mode that stops the wipers randomly all over my windshield. Again, normal washer speeds work fine, but...
• Re: Larger Size Windshield Wipers?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Jan 2003 03:35:41 EST
  ...Bosch wipers available at > FLAPS. > > William > > > sure there is..i have 20" on both front w/ no prob. pass side slightly touches the A...
• Re: Rain and rain-x and driving in the inclemency
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Thyer
  Thu, 4 Feb 2010 14:38:15 -0800
  ++ Rain-X I added a pair of Rain-X wiper blades to Zeno as well and even with the weak wiper motor I'm...
• Re: Rear hatch strut question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 02 Jan 1997 12:37:23
  ...but they are different PNs and i >don't know which is the 'correct' one for an '87 with the rear wiper. > >1. Hydro...
• Re: How do you remove a Wolfsburg badge?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Mar 2000 11:19:21 EST
  ...Also, any tips on removing/reinstalling the wiper motor and linkage? I have the drives side linkage detached from the body. What I'd...
• Re: Rear Wiper
  Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 13:44:19 -0400
  ...s rear wiper will both spray and wipe while I pull back on the >stalk. > >> When I release the stalk - the wiper finishes it...
• Re: Vintage wiper blade source (east)
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Wed, 11 Jan 1995 13:15:31 -0800 (PST)
  >Anybody got any good info on a source for wiper blades on the east coast? >My 64 needs a new set bad. Look in...
• Re: variable-speed wiper relay mod
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 22 Oct 1999 20:56:23 +0200
  ...I thought I'd tell the list after having to adjust the wipers forever in the rain we had today. The weather changed every...
• Intermittent wiper relay
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 13:45:39 -0800
  Has anyone done the wiper relay trick recently? I have tried to get the part from some vendors, but they say that it is...
• Re: Windshield wipers ETC. questions.
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Baker
  Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:56:22 -0600
  ...wind shield wipers.... my wipers don't seem to cover enough glass on > the > drivers side? i am left with a HORRID blurry blind...
• Re: Small windscreen wiper repair
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 3 Jan 2016 06:58:01 -0800
  ...This patch was under the path of the > wiper directly beneath where the wiper attaches to the arm. > > > > Oh I tried all the tweaks...
• Re: rain-x and windshield polish
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 12 Jan 1995 10:54:34 -0800 (PST)
  Steve Johnson complains about his chattering wipers... I have had similar problems. I twisted the wiper arms (as per Bentley) with some success. But...
• Re: windshield wiper trouble
  Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
  Sat, 15 Dec 2001 15:07:10 -0500
  ...windshield wiper trouble Make yourself a mental note: The little serated post eat the arms. Most times you can just get your arm in...
• Re: Driving from FL to CO, any tips?
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Tue, 04 Feb 1997 08:31:14 -0800
  ...Keep your wiper fluid full (you'll need lots of it) and refill the gas > tank when it's half empty. Keep a first...
• Re: Wipers and Heater Motor Not Working
  Historical mailing list - kurt stoppkotte
  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 12:50:05 -0500
  ...Wed, 27 Mar 2002 12:36:51 -0500 > >Came to start my van this morning and the Wipers and Heater Motor >wouldn't work...
• Re: "99" Programmable Wiper Relay Into an '81?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:30:51 -0700
  ...Repeat as necessary... > > That's an aftermarket adjustable intermittent wiper relay. I have one like that in my GL and I find it unsatisfying...
• Re: Schematic Programmable Delay Circuit
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 31 Jan 1997 16:18:15 -0400 (AST)
  >> > It explains the idea and gives the part number for a replacement wiper >> > relay from VW that will give your Vanagon programable delay wipers...
• Re: Programmable Intermittent Wiper Relay
  Historical mailing list - jim catterson
  Tue, 25 Aug 1998 11:45:12 -0700
  ...my van didn't come w/ programmable wipers. i ordered the relay and found that it would not plug into my fuse/relay panel...
• Re: How do I remove a wiper arm?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:01:45 -0500
  "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> said: > I need to replace the wiper are on on the passenger side of my van. I > removed the...
• Re: Short Fused about plastic fuses
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Fri, 10 Oct 2003 09:54:02 -0400
  ...If they're blowing that much though, there's probably a problem with either the wiper motor, the wiper bearings or the front heater...
• Miscelanios Whatnot
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 00:14:57 -0600
  ...passenger door in nice shape (1) rear wiper motor (1) rear wiper arm (1) front wiper motor (2) front grey seats in decent condition...
• Re: Tired of replacing wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 25 May 2002 09:58:35 -0700
  ...King > Of Kink---and are reflecting on that----- > > I been thinking of using heat shink wrap on a daily basis to prolong my > wiper...
• 99 Intermittent wiper function failure cause.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 12 Feb 2014 13:24:31 -0800
  ...A lister on thesamba prompted me to look into an issue with my intermittent wiper function. On my '81, I installed a 99 relay...
• Re: Intermittent Wipers? and jumpseat install
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 16 Apr 2007 08:22:37 -0700
  Chris wrote; "the only "intermittant" wipers vanagons came with was to put the stalk in the topmost setting." On our Vanagons, Golfs and Jettas...
• Electrical Gremlin Back
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Sat, 23 Jun 2018 02:17:15 +0000
  ...Then after about 20' of driving that way I lost headlights and wipers (fortunately it was not dark out). I went home, checked fuse...
• anyone have a photo or exploded diagram of the wiper stalk/switch?
  Historical mailing list - Tim King-syncrowesty
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 12:27:34 -0800
  Hi Folks -- My wiper/washer switch/stalk kind of "exploded" when I was testing the "pull-back to spray" function (in the dark) because...
• Re: hiccups/hesitations-update-new AFM
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 10:54:14 -0800
  ...The new filter caused the AFM wiper to > sit in a different position for your normal cruising speed compared to > the old filter. Tony...
• Re: AFM cover
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 23 Jul 2005 06:13:11 -0500
  ...It's nothing much more that a resistance coil with a wiper arm. About all you can do is clean it, and maybe reposition...
• Re: Interior Colors Query
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 3 Jan 2008 22:17:44 -0800
  ...Rear window wiper, and tach, and Z bed. AC and PS, 4 speed. How many 85 Wolfsburg Weekenders were imported ? Scott -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: Windshield wipers ETC. questions.
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Tue, 27 Nov 2007 10:55:48 -0800
  ...With the arm off, you will notice that the wiper motor shaft has teeth on it. Reinstall the wiper arm one notch higher, tighten...
• Re: wiper arm
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Sat, 13 Oct 2018 23:08:08 -0500
  I did a Google search, windshield wiper wind deflector, before. I found something similar to factory on eBay and used them before. https://www...
• Re: Frozen Windshield Washer Fluid Tip
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Thu, 25 Nov 2010 13:51:32 +0000
  ...It won't freeze in the tank, but it will freeze in the lines to the wipers. The last few years I've used...
• Re: Alternative windshield wipers
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 7 Jan 2017 10:14:19 -0700
  ...wrote: > Hi Folks, > > Does anyone have an alternative to the standard wipers they like? I'm > looking for something longer and "beefier". > > Cheers, > Harry
• Re: Lost all power; regained engine, but no headlights, wipers
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 2 Oct 2009 13:34:19 -0400
  ...It feeds the headlights and the load reduction relay, which feeds wipers, fans, rear-window stuff. Yrs, d
• Re: wipers won't stay tight
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Fri, 15 Dec 2000 13:24:46 -0500
  ...Jim > For next time...just take the wiper arm and forcibly rotate it on the > shaft. That will wipe off the pot-metal splines...
• Re: 18" or 20" Wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 18 Jun 2001 10:19:15 -0700
  ...subject line says, I�m in the need of changing the wiper > blades; both were 18" but I guess tha a 20" will fit...
• Re: wiper fill location
  Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
  Sat, 24 Aug 2002 21:54:39 -0400
  ...Howard On 24 Aug 2002 at 20:25, Jean Whetstone wrote: > Could someone tell me where the windshield wiper fluid reservoir is on > an...
• Re: Wiper/Washer Switch Question
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 9 Jul 2008 09:12:51 -0700
  ...While in the off/center position the washeres and wipers should run if I pull up toward the steering wheel. It doesn't. So...
• Re: Wiper Shaft Stripped
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:21:50 -0700
  Are you sure the splines are gone?? the splines are hard metal (steel) the wiper arm socket it soft metal (pot?). The splines will...
• Re: Help! replacing the wiper motor, need advice.
  Historical mailing list - John Tomljenovic
  Fri, 2 Aug 2002 11:29:39 -0400
  ...Help! replacing the wiper motor, need advice. > > >Hey listers, > >I need to change out the wiper motor on my 83 westie but not sure...
• Re: Front window washer: no spray.('87)
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sat, 12 Feb 2000 14:25:39 EST
  Do the wipers operate for a few seconds when you pull the wiper stalk towards you? If not the washer/wiper switch contact may...
• Re: Tired of replacing wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 25 May 2002 09:41:43 -0400
  ...rotating of the blades seems like a good idea--- The damn wiper blades sure don't seem to last as long as they used...
• Re: plug and play intermittant programmable/adjustable wiper relays for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:57:57 -0700
  ...Feb 21, 2012, at 11:47 AM, Loren Busch wrote: > RE: Wiper Upgrade > I'll second the 'nice upgrade' comments. Added one of these...
• Re: '85 vanagon fuse #14 - again
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:10:43 -0400
  ...Your not expecting a load but I >say what if something is shorting on the "hidden" switch such as the >one in the wiper...
• 99 Wiper Relay Install and Test
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:28:43 -0700
  Last weekend I was able to confirm the consensus of the list about installing a '99' programmable intermittent wiper relay in a later model...
• Re: windshield wiper trouble
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 15 Dec 2001 12:52:37 -0600
  ...Most times you can just get your arm in the right position (wipers and arms neutralized) and tighten the little nut. Caution should be...
• Re[2] Steven's wiper arms
  Historical mailing list - Norman Leong
  12 Jan 1995 23:40:00 U
  ...It's pretty important to clean off the rubber wiper crud that ends up binding to your windshield, causing the dreaded skipping wiper syndrome...
• Got some Dealer Overstock Parts In
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 19:21:07 EDT
  ...You get the turn signal and wiper switches (no cruise control or allowance for rear wiper) already mounted on the aluminum ignition switch housing...
• Re: Nagging Gremlins: Temp gauge, Window washer, stumble , arm rest, Sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Craig, Jim M. {PCNA}
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 02:10:02 -0500
  Wiper fuse OK, all other wiper functions are fine. No head gasket leak, been there done that. Thanks to all for the tips on...