Good grief, man!  You've spent a confounded fortune and haven't touched the
problem!

I extend my sincerest earnest wishes that you shall locate the problem post
haste.

HK

At 05:38 PM 1/15/00 -0800, David Dustan wrote:
>OK, Here is the latest "progress" on my dilemma....
>
>When we last visited this issue I would start my '86 Vanagon but it would
>die shortly after starting.  Most
>members here suggested replacing the ignition switch.
>
>Since I last wrote a note the following has been replaced:
>
>Ignition Switch
>Plugs
>Cap
>Rotor
>Wires
>Coil
>Fuel Pump Relay
>Digifant Relay
>Load Reduction Relay
>
>Here are the latest findings....
>
>The problem continues.  If the engine stays running long enough to warm up
>it seems to run for quite
>some time...   When the engine dies after running shortly, the plugs do not
>spark.  After a few more
>minutes the engine will start again.... only to repeat the cycle.  Needless
>to say I am very frustrated...
>The Hall sender voltage is showing about 11.27 volts which I think should be
>correct.
>
>OK everyone, where to go now??
>
>Some good out of this... I did take care of a squeak in the steering boot
>and I tightened up the belts.  :>