Hi Folks --

My wiper/washer switch/stalk kind of "exploded" when I was testing the
"pull-back to spray" function (in the dark) because the unit wasn't
attached to the steering shaft at the time. Tip: Don't do this!

So, for those who have looked in between the two layers of the arm
where it rings the steering wheel shaft I have some questions: After
the explosion, I picked up and reinstalled the two horseshoe pieces of
metal that look like they run on tracks to control wiper speed (and
on/off). The unit now works intermittently (I have to jiggle it and it
sort of stays on). Is there supposed to be a little spring or
something else to hold the horseshoe things in place? They don't seem
to be making solid contact and I'm wondering if I lost a part along
the way.

Nothing in Etka or Bentley of help. Worse case is that I go grab one
from the wreckers, but I'd rather avoid the trip and the expense if
someone has experience or has one handy (or if you have one in Seattle
I can come look at ;-)

Thanks!

(ps -- been offline for a long time. A combo of the van running
perfectly and me riding my bike everywhere. But it's ski season and I
gotta drive (and gotta have working wipers!) for that).
--
Tim King
Seattle WA
87 Syncro Westy/ Suby 2.5