Well that didn't take long.   I consulted Bentleys, went outside to check the intermittent relay.   Hmm no relay.  Just an empty space where it used to be.    I guess my shopping list just got longer.

Steve

On May 4, 2013, at 4:49 PM, Steve Cotsford wrote:

> Thanks Scott.    I guess I'll have to greasyfinger up a different section of Bentleys.
> 
> Steve
> 
> On May 4, 2013, at 4:49 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote:
> 
>> that's not usually where to go first.
>> I have never ever had to actually do anything to or with a vanagon wiper motor, and I have worked on several hundred vanagons, pretty full time,  for over 2 decades.
>> 
>> check out the control relay for the wiper park system. 
>> It's semi-common.
>> each time I fix one it's either wiring contacts or the control unit/ relay ..or ground connections. 
>> and seldom the switch.  
>> 
>> 
>> On 5/4/2013 1:27 PM, Steve Cotsford wrote:
>>> My windshield wipers dont self park and only work on the highest speed.    Is this a common problem?   Can I fix it by taking it out, taking it apart, cleaning out the old grease etc?
>>> 
>>> Thanks,  Steve
>>