Date:         Fri, 4 May 2001 21:22:47 +1000
Reply-To:     Jack Newton <tinkadog@hotmail.com>
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From:         Jack Newton <tinkadog@hotmail.com>
Subject:      Re: Rear Wiper Question
Comments: To: ctb1@peoplepc.com
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Hi Chris

I had a similar problem with the rear wiper only operating when the front
wipers were on fast (and not alwyas then).  With the front wipers off, on
low or intermittent, neither the rear wiper nor rear washer operated.  The
problem turned out to be a dirty switch contact at the steering column/turn
signal switch.

I fixed it by firstly disconnecting the battery and then taking off the
lower and then upper column switch covers.  With careful manipulation the
upper cover can be removed from the projecting column switch arm.

After the covers are removed the wiper contact ring and the contacting arm
are visible.  I inserted a doubled up piece of 800 grade (very fine) emery
paper between the ring and the contact and, with the turn signal arm
pressed, I slid the paper up and down a few times to clean the contacts.
After re-assembling the covers and reconnecting the battery, the rear wiper
and washer worked correctly.   It's not a big job but slightly fiddly.

Cheers

Jack Newton
Sydney Australia

1989 Transporter Safari Campervan

Christopher T. Berchin" says:
>
>Ok, I've read the owner's manual and I've tried to get my rear wiper to
>operate with no luck.  Is there some trick I'm missing?  My stalk doesn't
>seem to move in the direction that the manual shows.  What magic
>combination of movement am I missing?  Maybe I lost a fuse?  Thanks.
>
>Chris
>
>

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