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Re: FW: How to clean Electrical connections (was: Wipers not returning to start)



60 grit sandpaper, and vaseline. My 16v car runs decent, I still need to do all the fuel pump connections & so forth though.
	-ghuff

On Tue, Aug 28, 2001 at 06:31:58PM -0700, Aireq wrote:
> 
> I'm getting the notion that the wiring and electronics on VW's cause a lot
> of problems. What is a good method for cleaning connectors? Is there
> something you can put on them to keep them from getting dirty/oxidizing? I
> would just think to use a small wire brush, or a dremel with a wire brush
> attachment.
> 
> 
> aireq
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: T. Reed [mailto:treed2@u.washington.edu]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2001 5:49 PM
> To: Aireq
> Subject: Re: Wipers not returning to start
> 
> 
> Aireq,
> 
> I had this problem then I replaced my wiper switch and it went away. I
> think it has to do with corrosion and/or wear on the contacts inside the
> wiper switch.
> 
> HTH,
> 
> -Toby
> 
> On Mon, 27 Aug 2001, Aireq wrote:
> 
> > I asked about this earlier but I can't find the replies. I have a '88 16v
> > and the front wipers  dont return to the starting position when you turn
> > them off (ie you have to turn them off exactly at the right time otherwise
> > they just stay in the middle of the windsheild). Also they only work at
> full
> > speed not in the timed interval modes . I am asumming that is related to
> > them not returning to the starting position. Soooo yeah.. Wudo I do?
> >
> >
> > aireq
> >
> >
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