Pull it toward you.  Pushing it away activates the rear wiper and washer.

Karl Wolz
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave C." <vinniethe85vanagon@MAC.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2001 11:10 PM
Subject: Re: a simple question

> on 1/10/2001 12:40 AM, Paul Gilland at pgilland@YAHOO.COM wrote:
>
> > How do I work the windshield washers on my 84 Vanagon?
> >
> > I know this is silly - but in owning this thing for over 6 months I
> > just now discovered where the fill tank is (under the rug, by my left
> > foot). I tried pressing in on the steering column arm w. the wiper
> > controls and
> > nothing happened.
> >
> > thanks,
> > Paul
> >
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> You should be able to push the stalk away from you (or is it pull toward
> you)?
> Cheers,
> Dave C.
> Williamsburg, VA
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