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• Re: more on the Wiper Motor
  Historical mailing list - Jack Newton
  Sat, 19 Sep 1998 00:08:46 +1000
  Mark The symptoms you describe suggest that, at the side where the wiper arm turns 180 deg with no resistance: a) the wiper arm...
• Re: Wiper turning on by themselves - Any ideas how to fix?
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Thu, 24 Jun 2004 07:53:05 -0400
  I am getting ready to replace the wiper motor as some suggested that it is the wiper park switch. Before I start tearing the...
• Wipers redux
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Jul 1997 21:24:12 -0400 (EDT)
  I'm still having fun with the wipers on my '88 Vanagon. It started with the rear wiper not working at all and the...
• Intermittent wiper chatter
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Rafferty
  Sun, 3 Nov 2002 15:04:46 -0800
  1983.5 1.9 H2O When windshield wiper selected to intermittent position,the wipers hesitate briefly at the top section and bottom section off...
• Re: Rear wiper ops- '87
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Sat, 27 Aug 2005 15:38:47 -0400
  On 8/27/05, Rob <becida@comcast.net> wrote: > How do I make my rear wipers work on my new to me '87 Vanagon...
• Re: About the wipers...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 3 Feb 2020 09:44:27 -0800
  I’ve updated the blog post showing comparison of wiper arms to the rear wiper arm. You’ll see the difference. Plus a pic...
• Re: Wiper Switch replaced one problem with another
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 3 Sep 1999 11:46:10 +0200
  David Bogle wrote: > Dear Listmembers, > > I replaced my wiper switch, hoping that the front washer pump would work > again. The front washer lines are...
• cats and stan's wiper arms was:Re: wipers no longer aligned
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Dec 2002 14:24:55 EST
  ...to messing with your wiper arms. > The local cats climb on my Westy all the time and drag the wipers down to > the rubber...
• Re: Quick freeze, wipers on...
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 16 Dec 2005 08:47:18 -0500
  if you are lucky the wiper arms were loose and they just slipped on the splines of the wiper shafts. Remove the wiper arms...
• Re: Vanagon Wiper Arms
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 19:38:40 -0800
  I'm with you Stan....my old beetle had a flat side on wiper post and arm, and never stripped a single time. My...
• Re: About the wipers...
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 3 Feb 2020 13:08:03 -0500
  ...The front wiper does not sit on stud the same way as the rear wiper does. I’ll get pics and post tomorrow . >>> >>> Alistair...
• Speaking of Windshield Wipers...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 Jan 1997 13:04:10 -0500 (EST)
  Mine SUCK! (Pardon my French, Phillippe) I'm real dissappointed in the windshield wipers in both my 87 and 88 Vanagons. They seem to...
• Wiper wackiness
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin E. Beasley
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 13:56:43 -0500
  Hi all, I've got an '87 Syncro Vanagon GL with a serious wiper Gremlin. The wipers only work on high speed. I've...
• Re: Wiper question
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 14:28:40 -0700
  ...The wipers have 2 fuses, one for park only I think. Main wiper fuse is #11, a 15 amp. Mark Ed wrote: > 1987 vanagon...
• Wipers (77 Camper)
  Historical mailing list - DZIADECKI JOHN
  Wed, 21 Sep 1994 16:43:02 -0600 (MDT)
  Now is probably a good time to check and change your windshield wipers. Here in Boulder it's snowing. I'm curious to know...
• Wipers work - NOT!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 5 Jun 1997 02:43:49 -0400 (EDT)
  Does anyone have any hints for checking the wiper relay? I have wipers that in the down position will not run intermitently, nor will...
• Wipers Moving Independently
  Historical mailing list - Mark Baker
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 08:45:54 -0700
  ...When the wipers are turned on, the driver's side wiper works as it should, while the passenger side wiper moves spastically if at...
• Re: Wipers won't
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 09:04:50 EDT
  In a message dated 7/19/01 1:27:49 AM, BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM writes: << Walter, I believe the wiper park feature is controlled...
• Re: About the wipers...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 3 Feb 2020 18:48:02 -0800
  Hi Eric, I think it was 88 model year, maybe 87, when the drivers side wiper was moved inboard a few inches. I have...
• Re: Wipers Moving Independently
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 11:28:01 -0500
  I suspect that your passenger side wiper is loose on the post. Check whether it can be moved when the wipers are off. Loosen...
• Intermittent Wiper Relay Upgrade - Answer
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Sun, 5 May 2002 20:05:20 -0500
  ...Turn the wiper stalk to intermittent, and let the wipers sweep once. Turn them off, wait until you want the wipers to sweep again...
• Re: About the wipers...
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Sun, 2 Feb 2020 22:52:39 -0500
  What I meant was…I’m not sure that right hand drive Vanagons with a rear wiper have a mirror imaged one. South African...
• Re: Intermittent wiper chatter
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 4 Nov 2002 13:15:32 -0600
  ...relay eventually gets the wipers moving again. Rear motor works flawlessly. Go figure. David B, any ideas? MaxAt 03:04 PM 11/3/2002...
• Re: About the wipers...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 2 Feb 2020 19:45:12 -0800
  ...The front wiper does not sit on stud the same way as the rear wiper does. I’ll get pics and post tomorrow . Alistair...
• Re: Wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 29 May 1999 01:01:25 +0200
  Kelly Bauman wrote: > In over 2 years on the list I don't recall seeing any discussion of wiper > blades. Anyone out there have...
• Re: Wiper Adjustments?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:19:44 -0500
  Matt Drew wrote: > Turned on the wipers. No bueno... > > Is there an easy adjustment to correct the problem? The wiper shafts are splined. The...
• Re: Speaking of Windshield Wipers...
  Historical mailing list
  24 Jan 97 12:49:56 PST
  I just replaced the wipers on my Subaru, like you all not much better performance. Got a container of "Nothin's Better" glass polish...
• Re: Wiper question
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 15:10:51 -0700
  Last two times this happened to me, I just changed the wiper relay. Parked in the right spot after both times. BenT On Thu...
• Wipers
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 23 May 1997 12:20:23 -0400 (EDT)
  ...1st position down - front wipers slow 1st position up - front wipers slow 2nd position up - front wipers fast Pull back - washer - front push forward...
• Re: Programable intermitent wipers frnt and rear.easy swap.
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 12:02:18 -0700
  ...Rear Wiper Operation Pull (or push, other direction from normal for the front wiper) an the rear wiper will come on. The switch is...
• Re: Larger Windshield Wipers
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 27 Feb 2005 16:13:45 -0700
  The FLAPS I use has a small electronic/guide device which tells me which model wiper to get. Both are the same length. I...
• Re: Wipers Moving Independently
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 09:21:25 -0700
  > the driver's side wiper works as it should, while the passenger side > wiper moves spastically if at all, sometimes even crossing over into...
• Re: Wipers Moving Independently
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 18:12:21 -0400
  Remove the black caps at the base of the wiper arms and check the nuts for tightness. If they still come loose after tightening...
• Re: 2nd clue: windshield wiper switch problem
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 8 May 2004 18:22:20 -0400
  <snip> > BUT!!! When I turned on the headlights, the wiper > went ON. It worked in all positions. Turn head > lights OFF and no wiper...
• Re: Wipers won't
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 01:26:54 EDT
  Walter, I believe the wiper park feature is controlled by the wiper relay. Changing the relay should fix the wiper parking problem. BenT <A...
• Larger Windshield Wipers
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sun, 27 Feb 2005 17:49:31 -0500
  Its time to replace the wipers on my 86 syncro westy. How long can the wipers be in the front? Is there a difference...
• re: Speaking of Windshield Wipers...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 Jan 97 10:30:30 PST
  I was just looking over the service bulletins on my new alldata CDrom manual, and came across a Technical service bulletin describing wiper chatter...
• Re: Wipers
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 14 Aug 2006 13:35:17 -0700
  On 8/14/06, David M <covrambles@yahoo.com> wrote: > My driver's side wiper arm has a weird attachment on > it. Kind of...
• rear wiper question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 5 Oct 2000 12:06:18 EDT
  on my '89, my rear wiper isnt working. i removed the hatch panel, found the wiper motor to be bad, (it shorted out on...
• Re: Wiper Madness.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 20:51:46 -0500
  That happens when the neighborhood cats use your wipers to boost themselves to the top of your van. The wiper mounting post are serrated...
• Re: About the wipers...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 2 Feb 2020 19:54:09 -0800
  ...The front wiper does not sit on stud the same way as the rear wiper does. I’ll get pics and post tomorrow . >> >> Alistair...
• Re: Programable intermitent wipers frnt and rear.easy swap.
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 22:41:24 -0800
  ...My '85 GL doesn't have a rear wiper at all. I think the rear wiper didn't appear here in California until after...
• Re: Wiper motor does not auto park
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Fri, 25 Oct 2002 11:05:50 -0400
  ...The intermittent features works and the wipers stop where they should. It is only when on regular and high speed that the wipers do...
• Re: Randomly Parking Wipers
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Tue, 5 Apr 2005 09:44:37 -0400
  I had problems with my wipers going on by themselves, and was advised it could be the wiper park switch which I was told...
• Re: which windshield wiper to get? (my bosch excels have been disappointing)
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 29 Nov 2005 21:20:07 EST
  ...What wipers have worked well for people? >> My windshield wiper guy, Tony DeLoni (as I've said before, you gotta love that name), tells...
• Re: Lubricating Windshield Wiper mechanism
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 9 May 2004 21:01:13 -0500
  The main wiper drive motor is up behind your glove box. If your wipers are slow I'd look for a weak battery, weak...
• Re: Wipers Moving Independently
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 12:19:05 -0400
  Pop the little rubber cap off of the base of the wiper arm. Using a 10mm wrench, undo the nut that secures it to...
• Re: Replacing Windshield Wiper Motor
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Sun, 10 Oct 2004 14:37:41 -0400
  You don't need to remove the wiper arms or the shaft assembly. The motor housing is held down by three 10mm bolts, and...
• FS: adjustable intermittant programmable wiper relay for vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Feb 2017 10:00:44 -0500
  ...this is the optional programmable adjustable intermittant wiper relay. its a factory vw part. it allows you to custom set the wiper interval sweeps...
• Rain-X:How wipers work
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Thu, 12 Jan 95 15:49:54 PST
  ...Now rubbing a rubber wiper across a dry windshield will cause skipping and abrasion and wear of that wiper pretty quickly and sure enough...
• Re: no Windshield wipers!
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 02:30:29 -0500
  On Tue, 8 Nov 2005 12:25:40 -0800, Matthew <mpteleski@YAHOO.COM> wrote: >hey, windshield wipers stopped working. the relay (in >the #10...
• Re: Speaking of Windshield Wipers...
  Historical mailing list - Hotch
  Fri, 24 Jan 1997 13:48:46 -0500
  ...I've tried Anco, Trico (sp?) and right now > I've got fancy "Tripledge" wipers installed that have multiple ridges on each > wiper - supposed...
• Re: About the wipers...
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 3 Feb 2020 22:53:13 -0500
  ...The front wiper does not sit on stud the same way as the rear wiper does. I’ll get pics and post tomorrow . >>>>> >>>>> Alistair...
• Re: Programable intermitent wipers frnt and rear.easy swap.
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 09:53:08 -0600
  ...Programable intermitent wipers frnt and rear.easy swap. > OK, I got a question.... > > The swapping idea for the front wipers seems great. However, my...
• Re: Wiper Motor NIGHTMARE!
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Rafferty
  Wed, 25 Jun 2003 17:20:10 -0700
  Shannon Had the same problem when I changed my wiper motor. So with wiper motor off ( wiper switch), when you slide your hand up...
• Re: Wiper turning on by themselves - Any ideas how to fix?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 25 Jun 2004 09:42:25 -0500
  ...Pascal Giasson wrote: > I am getting ready to replace the wiper motor as some suggested that it is > the wiper park switch. Before I...
• Re: About the wipers...
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Sun, 2 Feb 2020 22:35:08 -0500
  Be aware that South African Vanagons have mirror imaged wiper arms on the front. I can’t speak to other right hand drive countries...
• Re: Larger Windshield Wipers
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 27 Feb 2005 17:47:28 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Christopher Gronski wrote: >Its time to replace the wipers on my 86 syncro westy. How long can the >wipers...
• Idea to Re-use Worn Wiper Arm?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 27 Feb 2014 11:16:28 -0800
  ...I measured the length from shoulder of wiper arm shaft (below splines) to end of splines and length of portion of wiper arm that...
• Rear Wiper Motor on 87' Westy
  Historical mailing list - The Hammad Family
  Sun, 26 Aug 2001 09:09:25 -0400
  Hello Everyone, Anyone out there know if a Rabbit rear wiper motor is interchangeable with a Vanagon rear wiper motor? If anyone happens to...