You have to turn it on again to make it go off.   That is what it says in
the manual , or it just works intermittent until you turn off the key

Adam P
81  Westy "The Brick "
70 Single Cab "Whitey"
74 Beetle "Ol Yeller"
73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop)
1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg
1976 Transporter (New CA bus)
1974 412 "Goldmember"
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Pedersen" <mikeped@SHAW.CA>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2003 1:35 PM
Subject: "Wanky" rear window wiper

> While we're on the topic of bad electricals and non-functioning rear
wipers, let's combine the two...
>
> The rear wiper on my '88 GL Auto Westy has a mind of it's own.  It turns
on, does the sweep, and then continues to sweep whenever the heck it wants
to.  It's very erratic and will continue until the ignition is turned off.
I'm starting to get used to it, but I bet it drives the people behind me
crazy.  Any thoughts?
>
> I've owned quite a few English cars, and I find the Bosch electricals only
slightly better than Lucas.
>
> This was mention a few years ago, but can't find the solution in the
archives.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mike Pedersen
>