Date:         Sat, 15 Apr 2017 09:44:31 -0700
Reply-To:     vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@COX.NET>
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From:         vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Electrical problem: wipers, blowers, headlights
Comments: To: Rick N <vwfridge@GMAIL.COM>
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That points to a failing ignition switch. The ignition switch is
actually several switches inside, one of which powers all of those
things you mention.

Mark

Rick N wrote:
> I have an intermintant electrical problem. I am wondering wether there is a
> short somewhere, a bad relay or something else.
> The issue is with the wipers, headlights and blowers (at least), they all
> intermittantly cycle off and on together. They can remain off for as long
> as 1/2 an hour but will eventulay cycle back on. I can hear a relay click
> from the fuse box. Will a relay click out if there is a short somewere? or
> is it signifying relay end of life.
> As far as I know the electical system is stock save for the relay for
> higher wattage head light bulbs. I has been a very wet spring here in the
> pacific north west, that said everything looks dry under the dash and on
> the floor.
>
> Any ideas on how to procede would be appreciated.
>
> 1991 Vanagon 2.1 WBX 4speed
>
> Thanks,
> Rick
>