OK My shot in the dark.
Check to see if something conductive  hasn't fallen down on top of the
connectors of your fuse panel.(the screw or a washer from your instrument
pods)
You should be able to just drop the panel by removing the two screws if
you've got an 80-85. Not sure about the later fuse panels.

Stan

----- Original Message -----
From: "Malcolm Stebbins" <mwstebbins@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2004 5:10 PM
Subject: 2nd clue: windshield wiper switch problem

> As I posted 2 days ago, my van's windshield wipers
> sometimes work and some times dont.  I tried fiddleing
> with the column seitch (blew air in & tried sandpaper)
> but it still wont work.
>
> I ran an errand today and I left the switch in the
> "intermitent" position to see if a bump in the road
> would cause it turn on.  NO.
>
> BUT!!!   When I turned on the headlights, the wiper
> went ON.  It worked in all positions.  Turn head
> lights OFF and no wiper motor!!.. Headlights ON, Wiper
> motor ON.
>
> Can anyone use this 2nd clue to suggest a solution to
> the problem?     Thanks,   Malcolm (Not much of an electrician)
>
>
>
>
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