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• Of wipers, windshields, and gas-station attendents...
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Tower
  Fri, 13 Jan 1995 09:27:10 -0800 (PST)
  All this talk about wipers, Rain-X, etc. reminded me of my unfortunate incident at the local gas station. The rainy season was just...
• FS: programmable intermittent wiper relays
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Mon, 15 Oct 2012 20:39:07 -0400
  ...They allow you to change your wipers from having a single fixed intermittent time, as came standard, to being able to program the interval...
• Re: a simple question
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 23:00:06 -0800
  ...Pull the wiper leaver towards the rear of the van (towards you) will make the front washers squirt and the wipers go for three...
• Re: Wiper arm differences
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sun, 2 Feb 2020 22:05:42 +0000
  ...Taking apart a spare pair of wiper arms for blasting and powdercoat, noticed they are different lengths and different lengths between bends. All these...
• RE: Schematic Programmable Delay Circuit
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Tue, 28 Jan 1997 12:59:32 -0500
  ...the part number for a replacement wiper relay from VW that will give your Vanagon programable delay wipers. $35 bucks or so, unless you...
• Re: Horn contacts
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Tue, 15 Feb 2000 11:20:37 EST
  ...my Albuquerque dealer $18 vs Camelback $11.88;#251 953 519c wiper/turnsignal stalk assembly, Albuquerque $80 vs Camelback $61.95. Shipping was reasonable...
• Re: needed:rear wiper motor '87
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 15 Sep 2000 17:09:59 -0400
  ...Karl Mullendore Westy Ventures 1987 Syncro Westfalia 1.9TD ----- Original Message ----- > I need a rear windshield wiper motor for my '87 Westy. Anyone have...
• Re: Wiper Arms
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Wed, 14 Jul 2004 10:36:19 -0600
  ...digest processor wrote: > From: Simon Reinhardt <simon@FARRSIDE.NET> > Subject: Re: Wiper Arms > > Something that can work is to remove the 10mm nut, then...
• stupid electrical question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 19:31:14 -0500
  I'm a little confounded by my rear wiper motor. It doesn't work. When I test it I'm supposed to get 12...
• Re: Replacement Wiper Arms?
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Thu, 5 Feb 2009 20:42:55 -0500
  ...days? >> > > You could try something like steel wool between the shaft and the wiper > arm socket. That might buy you a few days. > > Mike >
• Re: Windshield Wiper Problem
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 03:54:47 EDT
  oops! forgot to grammar-check. BenT
• Super wiper solution
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 25 May 2002 11:35:48 -0700
  http://members.cox.net/holisticdream/temporary2.html
• Re: Wipers Slow
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Wed, 25 Mar 1998 14:43:01 EST
  > > On my '84 Westy the wiper blades move only at a slow speed on either = > high or low settings. Would this be the problem...
• Re: Wiper Arm Question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:58:47 -0500
  ...There is NO need to > change out the wiper arm mechanism. Grind the surface of the pivot shaft > flat, centerpunch, drill and tap for...
• Re: Frozen Windshield Washer Fluid Tip
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 25 Nov 2010 14:26:03 -0800
  re alcohol evaporates out the wiper nozzle slowly are you saying that alcohol evaporates out of a water-alcohol solution ? that would mean a...
• Strange Electrical Problem
  Historical mailing list - Brett and Barb
  Mon, 31 Dec 2001 12:47:23 -0800
  ...Also, the windshield wipers and the heater blower no longer work. Later I found that the wipers and blower will work if I pull...
• Re: Vanagon Wiper Arms
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 10:18:08 -0500
  ...or when there is sleet / >frozen rain on my windshield the wiper arms strip their serrations and >get askew. >Although I try to think...
• Re: Windshield wipers/heat controls '85
  Historical mailing list - Colin Moran
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 08:13:18 -0600
  ...windshield wipers/heat control 85' Hello, well my windshield wiper controls/heat controls aren't working. (yes I checked the fuses) A little while...
• Re: Wiper blade recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:14:08 -0400
  I've tried bracketless wipers on the bus, didn't work for me, (wouldn't conform to curve) but are fine on my car...
• Rear Wiper won't turn off
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:59:33 -0300
  ...I turned on my rear wiper this morning, and the blade was slid up a little bit so it caught on the top windshield...
• I need a wiper arm for my '66
  Historical mailing list - Rafi Greenberg
  Sun, 23 Jun 1996 18:21:53 -0400
  Well, I was fixing up the Safari windows in my '66, but I'm stuck now. = One of the wiper arms that I have...
• Re: Wiper blade trivia
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 2 Feb 2000 00:23:36 +0100
  ...the Bosch refillables) but > you will be ready for the next wiper change way ahead of time! Tip: Get a kit for the Jetta...
• Re: reply from Hella about Raintronic auto-wiper thingie. :)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 11:23:00 +0200
  ...A stiff price for a wiper relay, if you ask me. PerL 87 Syncro 112i
• Re: Wiper splines are trashed, how to fix?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 10:57:46 -0700
  If I remember correctly, someone recently posted about this dilemma and, because the "splined" barrel that the wiper slides onto is soft, almost lead...
• Re: Intermittent Wipers? and jumpseat install
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Apr 2007 11:11:48 EDT
  ...mac.com writes: > Huh? > > All 4 of my Vanagons have intermittent wiper function. The stalk has 4 > positions (not counting pushing it or pulling...
• Re: Wiper Arms
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Wed, 14 Jul 2004 08:56:45 +0200
  ...After a while when the thing had cooled off I soaked it again and gently twisted the wiper arm - down by the stud - with...
• Re: windshield wiper repair just musing this time
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 19 Aug 2012 21:06:50 -0400
  ...Why is the wiper assembly not made so that the motor drives >a shaft that terminates with a hex fitting, and That joint is...
• Re: winshield wiper woes
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 16:22:20 -0500
  ...My rear wiper quit as well but I think it's a mechanical issue not car wash fondling. Thank you, Jeff Lincoln 85' GL
• Re: Old wiper motor parks, New doesn't
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Thu, 5 Apr 2007 21:38:22 -0500
  ...Thu, 5 Apr 2007 14:05:13 -0700 > > I bought a new wiper motor and am firing it up to get it park so...
• Re: Install Details Please? "99" Intermittent Wiper Relay
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:16:24 -0400
  like i said in the original posting, you remove the #19 wiper relay and install the #99 one in its place. I received one...
• Re: intermittent electrical problem in dashboard and wiper fluid problem
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:18:54 -0800
  ...intermittent electrical problem in dashboard and wiper fluid problem Hi folks, Now that Matilda is running properly, figures that other stuff would surface... First...
• Re: Do I have to rewire for programmable intermittent wipers?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 19 May 2002 10:09:17 -0700
  ...I did find a > spot on > the relay panel just above the location of the original wiper relay that > has all of the right...
• Re: headlamps
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 22 Aug 2020 11:05:46 -0700
  failed or failing ignition switch? IIRC, headlights, dash fan, wipers, are on the X circuit. Do wipers and fan work when key is turned...
• Re: Electrical Gremlin Back
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 24 Jun 2018 19:51:34 -0400
  > > So, my next step was to examine the turn switch and wiper assembly. I > removed it and cleaned it (my first tactic is usually...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 17 Aug 2012 (#2012-83)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 18 Aug 2012 06:21:23 -0400
  ...Windshield wiper arm, w/o airfoil, 251 955 409 - $55.55 On 2012-08-18, at 12:00 AM, Automatic digest processor <LISTSERV@GERRY...
• rear window wiper
  Historical mailing list - Tony Gould
  Tue, 8 May 2001 23:50:48 -0700
  ...my **newly purchased** '89 Carat has a rear window wiper, sprayer but I can't for the life 'o me find a switch on...
• Re: Interior Colors Query
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Jan 2008 00:51:49 EST
  ...Also, the rear window wiper didn't come > on the scene til 86 or 87... the same time the power door locks did. > > rear...
• Re: #99 intermittant programmable wiper relays
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:19:04 -0700
  Yeah, I heard! Hahah Miguel
• Re: Of wipers, windshields, and gas-station attendents...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Jan 1995 10:47:32 -0800
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• =?utf-8?Q?Re:_All_wipers_on,_won=E2=80=99t_turn_off_=28fixed!=29?=
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 23 Aug 2021 11:32:20 -0700
  ...I will remember this when it happens to me... > > Activating the rear wiper and it will be on till the ignition is OFF. There...
• Re: four-position wiper stalk, 78 bus
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 11 Mar 1996 10:56:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...On the '80 V6anagon, the "down" position (toward your belt buckle, not toward your face) is the "intermittent" setting-- the wipers sweep maybe once...
• Re: Wipers won't
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 09:25:31 EDT
  ...The wiper drive assembly contains a switch which stops the wiper motor in the parked position. There is most likely something hinky with this...
• Window wiper arm and VanagonL emblem and More!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:32:55 -0400
  ...I have one windshield wiper arm available ($45) and I have one "VanagonL" rear hatch script available ($49). The VanagonL script has been discontinued...
• Re: [WetWesties] anyone have a photo or exploded diagram of the wiper stalk/switch?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 12:32:00 -0800
  On Sat, Jan 9, 2010 at 12:27 PM, Tim King-syncrowesty <syncrowesty@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > Hi Folks -- > > My wiper/washer switch/stalk kind...
• Re: Rear Hatch Leak
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 12 Aug 2003 23:56:55 -0500
  ...might be when i try to use the rear wiper washer. ;) so you might want to check the rear hoses for the wiper washer...
• Re: Interior Colors Query
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 4 Jan 2008 00:47:47 -0500
  In the north American market, I've seen some '84s and lots of '85s with rear window wipers. Mike dahn van laarz wrote: > The...
• Re: Wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Fri, 28 May 1999 19:34:44 -0400
  >In over 2 years on the list I don't recall seeing any discussion of wiper >blades. Anyone out there have 2 cents on...
• Re: AFM values
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 10:41:22 -0400
  A small caveat -- the presence of both wiper-position and spring-tension adjustments suggests that the absolute resistance values might be somewhat variable. david...
• First no lights or wipers but WOULD start - now WON'Tstart
  Historical mailing list - allan harris
  Tue, 28 Oct 2003 15:48:29 -0800
  Lights and wipers would not function on start up week last. Thanks to the list I checked the relay and cleaned it all up...
• 1984 Westy pops fuses when running fan and windshield wipers
  Historical mailing list - Kris Seago
  Thu, 24 May 2007 11:16:10 -0500
  ...If I have the fan on "high" (and in Texas summers, it's almost always on high) AND I turn on the windshield wipers...
• Re: FS: programmable adjustable wiper relays
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:22:12 -0700
  ...programmable adjustable wiper relays > Ron, > > I purchased one of these from Chris recently and am very happy with the > feature that was added. > > The...
• Re: Wiper Arm Question-any source for a replacement rear wiper spring?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:59:59 -0500
  ...Does anyone on the list have a > source for replacing the spring on the rear wiper? Mine needs a bit of paint > and I...
• Re: Wiper Fuse Blows
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Sun, 20 Oct 2002 07:28:26 -0700
  Yep I have similar problem only my windshield wiper fuse blows only when i turn on my front heater fan, if i have the...
• Re: Windshield washer motor not working
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 6 Jan 2001 12:24:42 -0500
  ...If I pull the electrical connector from the pump, the wipers work > > as they're supposed to when I pull the wiper switch forward...
• Seized Wipers on 85
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Fri, 24 Apr 1998 19:10:04 -0400
  Still need help on what to do about seized wipers. Until today when it rained and I put WD 40 on the nuts at...
• Windshield washer motor not working
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 31 Dec 2000 15:21:59 -0500
  ...If I pull the electrical connector from the pump, the wipers work as they're supposed to when I pull the wiper switch forward...
• Re: Tired of replacing wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 25 May 2002 10:32:54 -0400
  ...King Of Kink---and are reflecting on that----- I been thinking of using heat shink wrap on a daily basis to prolong my wiper...
• Wiper Blades-- size?
  Historical mailing list - patrice b
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 17:52:27 -0700
  In the archives it looks like most people with an opinion about wiper blades preferred Bosch. Bosch.com says my 85 Vanagon should have...
• Re: Programable intermitent wipers frnt and rear.easy swap.
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 09:31:06 EDT
  ...as I am looking at my Bentley it looks as if it will work on any vanagon with intermitent wipers. do it you will...
• windshield wiper switch repair ????
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 7 May 2004 08:25:53 -0700
  ...Can someone please point me to the "How to" URL for R&Ring the windshield wiper switch. Sometimes it works, some times it does...