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• Re: Wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Sat, 29 May 1999 09:17:54 -0600
  Another vote for Bosch. PepBoys has refills for Bosch.
• Re: windshield wipers
  Historical mailing list - RICHARD KOERNER
  Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:43:40 -0700
  ...windshield wipers To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Thursday, August 20, 2009, 4:41 PM Hi all, I need to replace my windshield wipers...
• Re: Intermittent Wiper Relay Upgrade - Answer
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 6 May 2002 21:39:49 -0400
  I got a programmable wiper relay for my 85 GTi a year or so ago from Adirondack Auto Brokers (www.germanautoparts.com), but I...
• Re: Old wiper motor parks, New doesn't
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 6 Apr 2007 08:31:21 -0700
  ...juice. > > > > Thing is, the wiper motor doesn't work when key is in the "ignition > > on" position. > > > > Shouldn't wipers should work in that...
• Re: '85 Engine hesitation help
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Kitts
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:07:16 -0700
  ...The one everyone says I should have.) I assume by wiper you don't mean the windshield wiper (Ha!) but some other switching mechanism...
• Re: Idea to Re-use Worn Wiper Arm?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 27 Feb 2014 19:59:57 -0500
  ...Image): > > > > > https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-7fPJ37AqW00/Uw_btrWLV0I/AAAAAAAAI30/1vPXXn5jpVw/s500/wiper%2520arm%2520compress.jpg So you're trying to press material back down...
• Wierd Temporary Headlight Failure?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Mon, 22 Oct 2001 08:29:23 EDT
  ...Early first morning, ready to get moving - no headlights, no windshield wipers. First thing I check is fuse box. Cover says lights and wipers...
• Re: trip report quite long
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 13 Aug 2012 15:07:08 -0500
  ---- Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET> wrote: > > Passenger side windshield wiper became loose and flopped about during a thunderstorm in Wyoming on outbound. The stud...
• AFM values
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 10:33:25 -0400
  ...places in the wiper rotation? One way to get good approximate readings would be to take measurements with the wiper at each of the...
• Re: Rain-X .... What's your experience?
  Historical mailing list - Mister Tom
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:55:01 -0700
  I had to use it on my Bug because the wipers were so slow. I found that with fresh RainX it didn't matter...
• Re: which windshield wiper to get? (my bosch excels have been disappointing)
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sat, 26 Nov 2005 17:13:59 +0000
  ...What wipers have worked well for > > people? > > > > Thanks, > > Wes > > > > >
• Re: Wipers STILL don't work!! Arrgh!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 7 Apr 2011 18:28:36 -0500
  ...Left the wipers in the "On" position - not working. Hit some railroad tracks, wipers came on. I've got something loose (other than between...
• wiper problem - thanks
  Historical mailing list - Rob Campbell
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 20:43:53 -0700
  Hello all- Thanks for the dozen or so replies to my wiper crisis this afternoon. It was really pouring out here in the midwest...
• RE: Back Door Bonk
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 17 Nov 1995 11:23:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...In this case, that might take the form of a strong strut that will handle the with-wiper hatch, and let it also lift...
• FS: misc Vanagon parts
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Aug 1997 10:40:23 -0500
  ...Vanagon, usable condition, needs some stitching - front wiper washer pump - rear wiper washer pump - rear wiper arm - 2 door handles, black - emergency brake plastic...
• Re: 1991 Vanagon GL passenger -- Fuses 12 and 13 Good, but things don't work
  Historical mailing list - John H. Lauterbach
  Thu, 12 Dec 2019 14:35:54 -0500
  ...John On Thu, 2019-12-12 at 11:33 -0500, David Beierl wrote: > > > > (front heater fan, rear heater fan, > > > What about the wipers? And...
• Re: Rear wiper squirter keeps squirting!
  Historical mailing list - Brian McClure
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 01:39:08 EST
  Bad prostate?????? Brian 83 1/2 Urabus
• Re: Wanted: one front windshield wiper arm with airfoil
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 13 Apr 2017 14:16:11 +0000
  ...It will have >> as much effect on the performance of a Vanagon wiper arm as an "airfoil," >> and it's much easier. >> >> Jim >> >> On...
• Re: Infinity Multispeed Wipers
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 31 Dec 2002 14:44:26 +1300
  >Just wondering if anyone has ever converted their wipers to infinity >multispeed. > >My wipers have 5 settings. >Off >Delayed wipe - LOW, >Delayed wipe - HIGH...
• Re: .. while we're talking about wipers ...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 14 Jan 1995 07:53:48 -0400 (EDT)
  ...slang for transmission)8-) I have a similar problem with the wiper blades skirting or skipping on the very top of their stroke. I...
• Re: 1971 original windshield wiper length
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 06 May 1995 18:09:22 +0600
  >Maybe someone once replaced your wiper *arms* with too-long ones? maybe >from a later year bus?? > >Actually, I guess I don't know...
• Can you find this car part? (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - John Harvey
  Sat, 7 Aug 2004 15:06:56 -0700
  ...http://tinyurl.com/6fr5j It's a splined hub that sits at the tip of a wiper pivot shaft. Commonly found on ~1988 Chevy...
• Re: For the Newbies - Vanagon secrets revealed
  Historical mailing list - Rob Campbell
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 21:19:10 -0700
  also: - battery (under passenger seat) - activate rear wiper by "pushing" the wiper lever (where pulling gives you the spray in front) - also make a...
• Re: no head lights on an '87
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 8 Jul 2006 21:19:48 -0700
  If the wipers don't work and the front heater fan doesn't work it is probably the ign switch. If the wipers work...
• Re: Intermittent Wipers? and jumpseat install
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Apr 2007 10:50:55 EDT
  ...if you push on the stalk, it activates the rear wiper. if you pull on the stalk, it activates the front washers and wiper...
• Re: Wiper arm differences
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 2 Feb 2020 12:06:23 -0800
  ...I'd downsizing on spare parts so 2 or 3 out > of 4 spare wiper arms will get recycled. > > Neil. > >> On 2/2/20...
• Re: AFM pathology (no legal or medical content)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Mon, 4 Oct 1999 06:39:21 -0400
  ...The AFM wiper contact will deteriorate with usage over time. > >The other failure mode of record is the alleged mysterious wiper vibrating >that usually...
• Re: Help! replacing the wiper motor, need advice.
  Historical mailing list - Bill Minor
  Sun, 4 Aug 2002 17:31:56 -0500
  ...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: AFM track cleaning wisdom
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:58:38 -0700
  As I mentioned, I had the thing open a few years ago and moved the wiper to a fresh portion of the track. I...
• rear wipers
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 21:12:51 -0500
  ...Now I can see :::> straight out the back window. :::> :::> Mike :::> '84 GL 7 pass without rear wiper :::> '85 GL Westy without rear wiper :::> :::> :::> Mike...
• Re: Wiper turning on by themselves - Any ideas how to fix?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Tromp
  Fri, 21 May 2004 13:49:20 +0000
  ...Tromper - Repossessed in Edmonds -- "Give my Regards to Frydaye" - "Posesssion is 9/10ths of the Law" > My wipers have been going on by themselves...
• Re: adjustable wiper relay part link or number?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 9 Dec 2007 23:27:04 EST
  ...years ago I pulled the adjustable > time relay for the intermittent wipers > from my Eurovan and slapped it in my > Vanagon. I sold it...
• Re: What to lube on wipers when dash is off?
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sat, 15 Dec 2012 11:50:18 -0500
  Wait for it... Geo.
• Re: windshield washer variations
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 2 Nov 2006 10:13:27 -0500
  The wiper and linkage is bullit proof in the Vanagon.
• AFM: repair or replace?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 1 May 1999 08:43:55 PDT
  I'd like to add my two cents to the recent discussions on cleaning the AFM wiper track. The point I'd like to...
• Odds and Ends
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sun, 3 Feb 2002 11:25:02 -0600
  ...H axle (1) rear wiper motor (1) rear washer bottle and pump (1) rear wiper arm (1) front wiper motor (1) coolant expansion tank...
• Re: Wipers STILL don't work!! Arrgh!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 7 Apr 2011 13:49:52 -0700
  ...I've never seen wipers not work in at least some mode. I'd say check your work carefully. there is an intermittent wiper...
• Update, including rear wiper controller
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 21 Mar 2020 09:24:49 -0700
  ...Recently the wiper would just not work. Something made me think to reach down to fuse panel and push in wiper relay module... wiper...
• Re: Wiper blade recommendation? Now Length?
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:12:14 -0500
  One thing to remember is that the wiper blade requires a certain amount of pressure to maintain contact, and wipe successfully, with the windshield...
• AFM Repair?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  20 Feb 97 13:45:31 EST
  ...Indeed, the wiper arm was dirty and the track was worn through. I cleaned it up as best I could, but I find myself...
• Re: removing rear hatch panel
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 21 Apr 2005 17:14:39 -0400
  ...The hard part is learning to turn the rear wiper on. I still havent figured that one out yet.Well duh!
• Re: Floppy Wiper arm, is there a fix?
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Thu, 17 Oct 2013 15:27:14 -0400
  essentially adding another spring to the wiper arm. Sent from my iPad > On Oct 17, 2013, at 3:14 PM, T Collins <tonycollin@GMAIL...
• Re: Painting the Wind Shield Wipers
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:16:36 -0800
  ...Painting the Wind Shield Wipers > > The paint or Black Powder Coat is coming off the wiper arms on my '89 > Westy. Any suggestions to...
• Re: received no posts since March
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Jul 2026 14:30:31 +0000
  ...If I remember correctly, you did get answers on your wiper problems.  Correct?? Dave B. On Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 10:23:58...
• Vanagon windshield wipers ???
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Scharff
  Thu, 19 Mar 1998 11:21:58 -0500
  ...blade (metal) permanently fastened to the front windshield wipers, similar to the tacky aftermarket plastic wiper arm (double/triple blades) seen in auto parts...
• Re: windshield wiper motor
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 13:52:10 -0500
  ...Compared to any other car I've >driven in the past decade the front wipers are pathetic. They have 2 speeds-- slow >and slower...
• Re: which windshield wiper to get? (my bosch excels have been disappointing)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 26 Nov 2005 22:42:23 +1300
  >Wesley Pegden wrote: >>A couple weeks ago I picked up a pair of bosch excel wipers (they were >>on sale). The left side chatters...
• Re[2] T4 wiper probs
  Historical mailing list - P.J. Kenny
  Sun, 15 Jan 1995 17:45:15 GMT
  ...The wiper is nice and new and springy. Actually, it's even springier since I re-shaped it to try and cure the problem...
• Re: Backfire thru intake ?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Jul 1995 00:57:41 -0400
  ...GENTLY move the wiper and note if the fuel pump starts to run, and shuts off when you let the wiper return to the...
• Re: wiper blades
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:57:23 -0400
  ...wrote: >Question, when the spline on the wiper arms fail, and the arm can no longer >be tightened... is the only fix to replace...
• Wiper Arm Question
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:18:18 -0400
  I just purchased a new VW Wiper Arm for my 84 Westy, as my current one was not holding well. I had cleaned all...
• Re: windshield wiper repair
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:29:06 -0700
  pretty sure you can pop the linkage on the pass side so the wiper shaft can be withdrawn inside. Linkage is a ball joint...
• Re: Electrical weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 21 Jul 1999 02:38:11 +0200
  Bob O'Shaughnessy wrote: > Pulled out into the rain this morning to find that my wipers didn't > work. I thought I blew a...
• Re: How do I remove a wiper arm?
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:02:07 -0800
  ...Mark John Rodgers wrote: > I need to replace the wiper are on on the passenger side of my van. I > removed the plug and...
• Re: Heater Fan + Wipers blows fuse?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 13:59:05 -0500
  ...Dunno what the wipers draw but the circuit is definitely overloaded. So is the fan switch. Solution is run a new fused circuit for...
• Re: # 16 Fuse
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 4 Feb 2002 07:29:52 -0600
  ...the rear wiper ---they had the wiper > arm > taped, and the fuse blew---- > It's the fuse for the rear wiper, and the rear...
• Re: Cat-Gard(tm)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 2 Aug 2008 12:11:06 -0700
  ...They know they can jump to the wipers > and > > scramble up from there. Coming down, the wipers also make a convenient > stop. > > > > > > pull the...
• Re: wiper blades
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Wed, 9 Jul 2008 20:52:01 -0400
  ...Any thoughts? Question, when the spline on the wiper arms fail, and the arm can no longer be tightened... is the only fix to...
• Re: Wipers STILL don't work!! Arrgh!!
  Historical mailing list - Joe T.
  Fri, 8 Apr 2011 07:17:11 -0600
  Does your heater blower fan work? My wipers and fan like to stop working in unison. My scientific solution is to lightly smack the...
• Container of Vanagon Parts Just Arrived!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 19:11:08 EDT
  ...2.1l Vanagon Air Flow Meters- $120 Wiper Switch for Vans without rear wiper- $30 Front Wiper Motors for Vanagon- $30 Front Turn Signal...