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Subject:Wipers STILL don't work!! Arrgh!!
From:John Rodgers
Date:Thu, 7 Apr 2011 14:31:12 -0500

Triple Argh!!!

Just installed new ignition switch and new horn contact ring. But for
one item, the job went off without a hitch. Didn't see any problems with
old parts coming out, nor with new parts going in. Went very smoothly
except for the "But for one item" part. In that case, I discovered the
new horn contact wire came with a different connector on the end of the
connection wire. The connection is a blade type, and the new female side
of the connection was one half the width of the old female connector.
Meaning, there was no way that new female side was going to fit the old
blade. I had to jump through some hoops to find the correct replacement
connector. Where I live - in a fairly rural area, made distant trips to
various FLAP"S necessary to find that single correct connector. Found
it, fixed it, put the steering well back on. Reconnected the battery,
put in the key, started her up. No problem. But - when  testing the
wipers - NO GO! Jiggled the key - still no go. Checked fuses, OK.  So
now I'm stumped. The ignition switch is supposed to be the most likely
culprit in wiper failure, but apparently not in my case.

Any ideas as to where to start trouble shooting??

Thanks,

John

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John Rodgers
Clayartist and Moldmaker
88'GL VW Bus Driver
Chelsea, AL
Http://www.moldhaus.com