Date:         Tue, 25 May 1999 18:14:05 +0200
Reply-To:     Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO>
Subject:      Re: Windshield washer switch malfunction...
Comments: To: JMSHINOSKY@AOL.COM
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James Shinosky wrote:

>         The windshield washer on my 88 Weekender is moody lately... It
> sometimes squirts when I pulled the switch lever and sometimes it doesn't. I
> replaced the pump but still the same. I hope it s not in the switch lever in
> the steering column?  Contact corrosion? Did anyone out there have the same
> experience with it?

There can be several reasons to why your pump doesn't work. Are you sure that
the pump is not running? Make sure that the washer lines are not clogged up, it
can happen if you get some dirt into the tank. You can also check the pump by
connecting it to the battery with some wires, and check if current comes through
to the pump, use a multimeter. Also remember to check if there are any broken
fuses. If you can not find any faults here, I would check the switch after
studying the wiring diagram. You can find the in and out connections of your
switch, and find if it is kaput.

Good luck,
PerL