Thanks for the reply. So how do I go about checking it?  Is it the
ignition switch that I should be checking, or is it some sort of relay?

On Apr 12, 2006, at 8:48 PM, -------------------- wrote:

> Check the load reduction relay circuit.   It is controlled
> by the ignition switch, witch can also cause this. They are
> about $10, and you can get them anywhere.  Even easy to
> try out.
>
>
> Aaron wrote:
>
>> Hello all,
>>
>> My wife and I are up here in B.C. doing a little ski trip and
>> yesterday (on the ' 85 westfalia), the front heater fan and wipers
>> seem to have quit. I have a bentley, but am worthless at reading
>> wiring diagrams. I checked fuses and they are all fine.
>>
>> Just for kicks, I tried applying 12v+ to the black/grey pin on the
>> connector in the steering column and the wipers work just fine if I
>> do that. So perhaps that would be informative help. Otherwise, would
>> anyone have any ideas on how I could troubleshoot this. right now I'm
>> just praying for no rain, but on a trip through western B.C. and
>> WA...
>>
>> So any ideas or guidance would be appreciated!
>>
>> Thanks!
>> Aaron &Tricia
>>
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