It sounds like the X connection in your ignition switch.

Just for grins ... hold the stalk back to get bright lights and try the
wipers while doing so.

Mike

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
>