On Jan 21, 2008 3:40 PM, Allan Streib <streib@cs.indiana.edu> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> My rear wiper is dead.  Have not had time to diagnose it at all yet,
> but assuming it's not something simple like a fuse, is there a common
> failure for these?  Can they usually be brought back to life?
>
> Allan
> --
> 1991 Vanagon GL
>

Hi Allan,
I burned out a motor on my '91. It didn't look too easily repairable
to me, though I'm sure it could be done. Found a used one on Ebay for
around $50. Not too hard to replace. If you remove the motor and see a
bunch of carbon dust and fused wiring, you'll know... hope it's a
fuse.

--
John Meeks

'91 Multivan, '85 GL bits
Northern Michigan
KC8ZFN

Vanagon Rescue Squad
http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm