# 1996 astro cargo van

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-astro-cargo-van/4394>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [September 10, 2007, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-astro-cargo-van/4394 "2007-09-10T13:29:21Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![KEITH\_HENDERSON](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/48db29/32.png) [@KEITH\_HENDERSON](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KEITH_HENDERSON)\
**Post date:** [September 10, 2007, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-astro-cargo-van/4394/1 "2007-09-10T13:29:21Z")

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Any one know what would cause the windshield wipers to come on when you turn on the Heater/Ac fan switch?

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**Author:** ![Roadrunner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d2c977/32.png) [@Roadrunner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roadrunner)\
**Post date:** [September 11, 2007, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-astro-cargo-van/4394/2 "2007-09-11T02:19:23Z")

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Short in the wiring.

Follow a wiring schematic for your van so you have a good idea where to look.

Wires may be crossed and rubbing the insulation off.