Randy Huyck wrote:
>
> The relay that powers my '85 Vanagon's wipers, heater fans, and rear
> defroster appears to be acting up.  If I turn one of these accessories on
> and nothing happens, I reach under the dash, jiggle the wires connected to
> the relay, and the relay usually clicks and turns everything on.  When I
> stop the engine, I have to make sure I have each switch turned off, because
> the relay isn't shutting off.  Also, when I have been loading the relay
> heavily, such as my drive to work here in the land of liquid sunshine ( both
> fans, defroster, and wipers on) some of the wires feel pretty warm.  Is this
> the relay or something else, perhaps the ignition switch?  I have cleaned
> the relay connections and applied dielectric grease.
>
>  As simple as it may seem to some, auto electrical systems always give me
> more trouble than any other part.  Just ask me what I did to the wiring of
> the BA6 in my '75 Westy (better yet, don't ask.  You don't want to know).
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Randy, Carla & Anna Huyck, Olympia, WA
> '75 Rustfalia
> '85 Vanagon GL
> '90 Fox GL