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Date:         Sat, 13 May 2017 18:53:49 -0700
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject:      Re: Windshield washer tank repair questions
Comments: To: Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <CA+r=Jho_D-xnSd5=DP0Eq3ZJ=+gp_9K=S=EYv8XOv22mrYZBEQ@mail.gmail.com>
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I agree about the switch. I did same as Larry and cleaned the corrosion on the contacts. I did this before my planned relay mod to the systems as I thought the pump wasn't getting full power. Cleaning the contacts removed the need for the relay .

Alistair

> On May 13, 2017, at 2:50 PM, Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Eric, > About a year ago I had a van with a similar problem. After a lot of > messing around, I finally found that the problem was the switch on the > steering column. I did not have to disassemble much of anything because > the switch was uncovered by removing the cover on the bottom of the > steering column and I just used very fine sandpaper to remove the corrosion > on the contacts. > I'm not sure if you would be able to feel where it is. > > Good luck, > Larry A. > > >> On Sat, May 13, 2017 at 10:07 AM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net> wrote:

>> >> Hi folks, >> >> So far only problem found after a longer than usual winter rest is no >> windshield washer in the front. >> >> I always try to keep the winter fluid in my van year long but tank was >> empty and when I pored more in it came out from somewhere. >> >> so, once the rain stops and I can pull the van out to work on it I’d love >> to start with any list suggestions on tips for tank removal and inspection >> or other likely problems such as hose connections. >> >> I don’t hear a motor sound when pulling up on the wiper stock. I do hear >> one when pushing down and the rear wiper sprays. >> >> Should I hear a sprayer motor when the front is engaged? >> >> So tips appreciated. >> >> Eric Caron >> 85 GL Auto westfalia >>


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