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Subject:=?utf-8?Q?Re:_All_wipers_on,_won=E2=80=99t_turn_off?=
From:Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Date:Sun, 22 Aug 2021 22:27:29 -0700

I will tear into the stalk switch. Something must be awry there, you’re right.

Alistair 

> On Aug 22, 2021, at 9:45 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> For to turn on at once look for something jamming in the stalk mounted wiper switch. Ignition lock or top bearing moved jamming the contacts. 
> 
> Dennis
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of Alistair Bell
> Sent: Sunday, August 22, 2021 10:59 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: All wipers on, won’t turn off
> 
> Funny thing, noticed the other day the wipers wouldn’t work. I have other things to do with van and only today found wiper fuse blown. That’s funny I thought. I replaced fuse this afternoon after doing more body work. Started the van and wipers plus washer pumps came on. Front and rear. Wouldn’t turn off.
> 
> Pulled the fuse and drove home. I’m going to reseat relays, but both front and rear wiper relays need reseating at same time ? Doubt that’s the answer. Must be the switch? 
> What do you think? 
> I have the feeling I’m missing something in my thought process ( not the first time )
> 
> Alistair

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