Date:         Sun, 17 Sep 2000 08:59:49 -0400
Reply-To:     Woody Halsey <WoodyHalsey@COMPUSERVE.COM>
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From:         Woody Halsey <WoodyHalsey@COMPUSERVE.COM>
Subject:      persistent wipers/ ingition switch gremlins
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Dear List,

1) What could cause the wipers in my 83.5 to stay on at all times and/or
work erratically, no matter what position the switch is in. I do not think
it is the switch itself, since I unplugged the one on the column and
plugged in a spare .. same symptoms.  Also, the O2 sensor light is almost

always on dimly; and it burns brightly if I pull the wiper switch to
activate the washer liquid pump. The pump works not at all, but the light

glows!

Could the problem be an electrical fault in the wiper motor itself? You
will recall that I had a minor meltdown of an insulator behind the fuse box
about a month ago.

2) Related question: what malfunctions can be attributed to a faulty
ignition switch? Any of the above? I have a spare and -- thanks to Ken
Wilford -- I now know how to swap it in, if that will solve any or all of

my problems.

Thanks for your thoughts,

Woody
83,5 V'gon
64 Beetle for sale