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• Re: Total Mystification!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:18:42 -0700
  ...Took a few puzzled minutes until I swapped in a different fuse and the wipers worked. long shot but worth a try. wiggle the...
• Re: Wiper Arm Knurling - How does it work?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Mon, 20 Sep 2010 19:01:30 -0400
  ...When readying to >>install them, I discovered there is no knurling on the inside of the new >>wiper arms where the knurled wiper shaft...
• Re: Replacing Winshield Washer Tubes...suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Wed, 23 Oct 2002 19:22:10 -0600
  ...Any suggestions? Andrew Fox 86 westy currently too dangerous to drive on cold wet roads becuase of improperly working windsheild wipers. PS: In this...
• Re: getting and staying bent...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 12 Jan 95 13:07:10 PST
  So Dan Houg says: > chattering blades is to place the jaws of a cresent wrench on the > flat part of the wiper arm and...
• heater blower motor
  Historical mailing list - John Hurley
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 11:13:18 -0400
  ...current draw measured at the fuse with the defroster, wipers, and heater on is 15-15.8A. Hit the spray on the wipers and...
• Re: Wiper arms.
  Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
  Wed, 3 May 2000 16:34:06 -0400
  ...COM> Date: Wednesday, May 03, 2000 2:44 PM Subject: Re: Wiper arms. >The arms are held on with 10mm nuts on the outside...
• Re: Rear window washer sprung a leak!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 23 Jan 2001 17:32:16 +1200
  ...In most cases I am interested in using >the wiper to clear rain off the rear window, not to clean a dirty window. >As...
• Re: Where's rear wiper switch on '87 GL
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 20 Nov 1996 15:36:16 -0800 (PST)
  ...it > spring returns to the off position and the wiper makes a few more cycles > then parks on its' own... are later models different...
• Re: Horn "toots" when I insert key to start van!
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 00:07:09 -0600
  ...The problem was that the turn signal/wiper switch assy. was loose and shorting to the horn. To check to see if this is...
• Re: Where is the rear windshield switch?
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Tue, 22 Aug 2000 20:59:37 -0700
  > > > Where the heck is the rear wiper motor control and washer control. > I found the tank. > > On the wiper control arm at the right...
• Re: Wiper blade recommendation? Now Length?
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:59:18 -0400
  > Is length relevant? Is that an appropriate question in this forum? <EG> Geo/ATL
• Re: plug and play intermittant programmable/adjustable wiper relays for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Stone
  Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:57:46 -0800
  Works great on my '82 also. $ well spent. Jon
• Re: adjusting wiper fluid spray
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Mon, 27 Jul 1998 13:01:45 -0700
  Chip, I use a pin, not a needle, but you have the right idea. Mike
• Re: Wipers wont Park when turned off??
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Tue, 24 Jul 2001 20:20:04 -0400
  Thanks Guys, For all the informative help. Guess you enjoyed yourselves. W.C.
• Re: windshield wiper switch repair ????
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sat, 8 May 2004 00:37:33 +0000
  <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV class=RTE> <P>I had trouble with my windshield wipers when I first had my van. Turned out...
• Frozen Windshield Washer Fluid Tip
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 24 Nov 2010 19:45:50 -0800
  ...Neil the "bad" car owner, left a mostly water mix in the wiper fluid tank of his Honda. Yah. It froze. You really miss...
• Re: front heater problems 85'
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 06:33:09 -0800
  ...While out, I found my windshield leak, fixed my wiper washers, lubed my wiper motor & found a round hole that is supposed to have...
• Re: FS: programmable adjustable wiper relays
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:41:59 -0400
  ...The way that I found that it works is like this: - Flip the wiper stalk to the intermittent position, let it do one wipe...
• Re: windshield wiper trouble
  Historical mailing list - Tony
  Sat, 15 Dec 2001 14:10:30 -0800
  ...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: Wipers STILL don't work!! Arrgh!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 8 Apr 2011 11:59:16 -0500
  ...But - when testing the >> wipers - NO GO! Jiggled the key - still no go. Checked fuses, OK. So >> now I'm stumped. The ignition switch...
• Re: Wipers suddenly not working, trip tomorrow
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Sat, 1 Jun 2013 19:33:44 -0500
  ...They were working a few days ago. >> > > > Page 97.66 > > > Wipers have worked since the dash went back on, yes? > Yes--at least I...
• electrical problems... confusing!
  Historical mailing list - Chad Lyles
  Mon, 22 Oct 2007 10:39:39 -0700
  ...NOW ...my windshield wipers and speedometer are not working OR my blower (for the heater). so get this ... right after i put the new...
• Re: Rear Window Washer
  Historical mailing list - Hans Lindemulder
  Mon, 6 Aug 2001 12:52:53 -0400
  You activate the system by pushing down on the wiper lever on the steering column. Hans -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: Faulty Switch or Relay?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 26 Nov 2001 10:21:50 -0500
  At 09:39 AM 11/26/2001, Brian Doss wrote: >I have experienced an intermittent failure with my headlights and wipers >quitting at the...
• Wipers and Fan go kaput
  Historical mailing list - Larry Himli
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 11:01:12 -0500
  Did you check your headlights? X feeds wipers, heater and headlight switch. I'm going from memory because I'm not near the vehicle...
• Re: FS: programmable adjustable wiper relays
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:42:48 -0700
  > pull back on your wiper stalk to set the speed..its all in the archives how > to do it, ive explained it many, many...
• Re: Wanted: one front windshield wiper arm with airfoil
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 13 Apr 2017 04:01:26 +0000
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• Re: #99 intermittant programmable wiper relays
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:37:07 -0700
  Look around...there's a couple of stray ones out there that I lost! Miguel
• Re: Speaking of Windshield Wipers...
  Historical mailing list
  24 Jan 97 13:12:44 PST
  Oops, I found it at my FLAPS. > so where did you find this glass polish?? - Jeff
• =?utf-8?Q?Re:_All_wipers_on,_won=E2=80=99t_turn_off_=28fixed!=29?=
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 23 Aug 2021 12:45:55 -0700
  ...https://shufti.blog/2021/08/23/vanagon-all-wipers-and-washers-stuck-on/ Alistair > On Aug 23, 2021, at 11:15 AM, Alistair Bell...
• Low windshield washer pressure
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Mon, 28 Sep 2015 09:14:39 -0700
  ...Pulled off the fuse cover and checked all of the fuses associated with the wipers..everything looked good. Pulled out the Bentley schematic and...
• Re: Wipers and fan go kaput - electrical help please
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 21:06:19 -0700
  ...doing a little ski trip and >> yesterday (on the ' 85 westfalia), the front heater fan and wipers >> seem to have quit. I have a...
• Re[2]: Windshield Wipers Summary
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 Jan 1997 10:07:26 -0800
  ...Windshield Wipers Summary Author: ERIC ZENO <emz@pgh.nauticom.net> at INTERNET Date: 1/29/97 11:39 AM I don't have time...
• Programmable Intermittent Winshield Wiper
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Parise
  Wed, 23 Jul 1997 20:40:50 +0000
  Can anyone help me with this one? I have a '93 EV with programmable intermittent windshield wipers, and think they're great. Before '92...
• Re: Wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
  Fri, 28 May 1999 22:41:02 -0500
  ...can't find a FLAPS > that carries refills (they have whole wiper, of course, for 8.99 a > piece!) hfleming@moosebird.com Alexandria, VA...
• Re: Keeping Slop off rear window
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 23 Jan 2000 12:40:20 -0600
  ...The rear wiper & washer woks ok on the Vanagon, but after a lot of slop builds up on the sides, you can't see...
• Re: TOTALLY RESOLVED: Big problem with engine not running - please help now!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 27 May 2002 22:15:49 -0400
  At 08:25 PM 5/27/2002, Marshall wrote: >I sprayed contact cleaner on the wiper surface, the commutator of the wiper >(key step...
• Re: fuse confusion
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:34:18 -0500
  Matthew Snook wrote: > I have an '84 waterboxer westfalia, and as of this morning I have no front > heater fan and no windshield wipers...
• Re: Old wiper motor parks, New doesn't
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 5 Apr 2007 20:43:47 -0700
  ...Thing is, the wiper motor doesn't work when key is in the "ignition on" position. Shouldn't wipers should work in that position...
• Re: Re wiper blades
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 25 May 2002 11:57:42 -0500
  ...At my 55mph travel speed and the opposing traffic, big diesel rigs throwing giant showers at me for 300 miles the wiper blades became...
• windshield wiper help
  Historical mailing list - Rob Campbell
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 10:45:10 -0700
  ...Its raining pretty hard, and suddenly my left drivers wiper flipped all the way over (hanging off the left side of vehicle) and wouldnt...
• Re: Install Details Please? "99" Intermittent Wiper Relay
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:18:41 -0400
  to set the intervals you pull back on the wiper switch at the desired interval I knew mark would have the answer, but I...
• Wiper Blades...totally pleased with these after 3 years. Rain-X Fusion
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 7 Feb 2020 01:00:34 +0000
  ...on the passenger side on my 85 Tintop.  Rain-X Fusion Wiper Blade, 19" - Walmart.com Totally happy!  They are sleek and stylish, work...
• Re: Wiper Arm Knurling - How does it work?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 19 Sep 2010 19:46:52 -0500
  ...Wiper Arm Knurling - How does it work? > > I recently acquired a pair of replacement wiper arms with the airfoil > on them to replace the...
• Re: '85 vanagon fuse #14 - again
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:42:46 -0500
  ...I have no rear wiper, but do have > the defrogger. > > Might want to check on this. > > On Wed, Jun 23, 2010 at 2:07...
• Re: #99 intermittant programmable wiper relays
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:41:01 -0800
  ...Re: #99 intermittant programmable wiper relays Last time I went junkyarding there were about a dozen VW's, I looked at each one, kept...
• adjusting wiper fluid spray
  Historical mailing list - -Chip
  Mon, 27 Jul 1998 14:15:59 -0500
  Is there a way that I can adjust the spray that comes out of my wiper fluid sprayers? The drivers side barely hits the...
• Re: How to Steal VW Vans Qu
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 31 Aug 1994 09:18:01 +0800
  How about leaving a pinup on the OUTSIDE of the windshield, under the wiper? /martha
• rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - John \"Shaggy\" Donovan
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 11:52:49 EST
  will a rear hatch from an 86'GL fit an 82'? I would love to have a rear wiper. Shaggy
• stuff needed
  Historical mailing list - Sidney White
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 20:43:08 EST
  Wheel bolt front carat 'mag' wheel. two real carat nuts, rear wiper motor, bumper end caps-chrome bumper. sid vicious
• Lost all power; regained engine, but no headlights, wipers
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Fri, 2 Oct 2009 10:02:58 -0700
  ...Didn't need wipers much but they worked OK when needed. Around 7 AM yesterday the camper lost all power while simply driving (45...
• Re: Front reservoir repair again
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 9 Jun 2021 18:14:40 -0700
  ...I remember something like using JB > Weld... > > but you have an option to get a new one here... > > https://www.gowesty.com/product/wiper...
• Re: Intermittent wiper Relay ?
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:08:27 -0600
  ...Closer look at the wiper switch and I saw that it was NOT wired to do it. So in '81 they wired vans for...
• Re: rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 11:58:27 -0600
  I'm going to say yes! However you'll also need the new steering column wiper switch assembly, washer bottle assembly and run the...
• 6v - 12v wipers for dummies
  Historical mailing list - JUNOR STEVE
  Fri, 07 Jun 1996 10:20 +1000
  I devised a cunning yet simple way to slow those speedy 6v wipers after a 12v conversion. It works a treat on my '65...
• Re: Rear Hatch Swap on 1982 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 3 Mar 2011 15:43:39 -0800
  ...You talked me out of it. :) > > Just found, courtesy of a list member, a good hatch without wiper, in > the correct color, in Salt...
• Re: drooping wiper blade
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 19:43:08 -0700
  ...drooping wiper blade >pop the dust cap with a screwdriver, then remove the bolt (10mm) and >washer >visualize the angle of the blade arm...
• 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Sidney White
  Wed, 29 Jan 2003 15:54:04 EST
  I need also 3 electrical parts: front blower/heater/ ac fan motor, 3 sp fan switch, rear windshield wiper motor. Sidney
• Another AFM pathology
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 4 Oct 1999 07:07:05 -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: 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...