I had success with my stalk switches, which started acting up after blast
media found its way into the van when I restored it.  I ended up hitting the
switches with compressed air, then spraying electric contact cleaner into
the switches, then lots of compressed air again.  Problems solved, very
little disassembly.

Link to the contact cleaner I used... which has many other applications too.
Just don't spray this flammable stuff on any open areas that may spark.
Make sure power is off.  Use compressed air to dry before power up.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/CNC-QD-Electronic-Cleaner-11-oz/16817418

Good luck,

Jack

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Jim Felder
Sent: Wednesday, December 25, 2013 11:09 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Loss of head lights, wipers and rear heater blower

When this happened to me, a new set of stalk switches solved the problem.
Unless you need one with cruise control, good ones are (were. You never know
these days) cheap and easy to find and replace.

Jim

> On Dec 25, 2013, at 9:43 AM, JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> You may have one issue. You may have two issues.
>
> Issue #1: it's probably your ignition switch. A replacement will
> probably take care of all the problems. A relatively easy fix.
>
> Issue #2: Broken, damaged, or worn out horn ring in the steering wheel.
> Also a relatively easy fix. Just be sure when the new horn ring is
> installed that a small amount of dielectric grease is applied where
> contact finger on the ring slides.
>
> Good Luck,
>
> John
>
>
>
>> On 12/25/2013 4:13 AM, Bob Anderson wrote:
>> Hello All,
>> I need some help! I'm trying to figure out why, all of a sudden while
driving along, my headlights go out, my wipers stop (it was raining) and my
rear heater blower stops. I pulled over and tried the high beams and they
came on, as did the wipers and blower. As long as I hold onto the high beam
turn signal switch, then everything works, when I let go everything shuts
off. Also, sometimes the horn will toot when turning the steering wheel. Has
anyone experienced this before?
>> Thanks and Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Bob A
>> '86 GL Massachusetts
>> .
>>