Sounds like deja vu all over again.  Did you check the Hall Sensor?  ;-)

Marc Theune
85 GL
Atlanta, GA

Chris Stinson wrote:

> I have a 1986 Vanagon GL (well, actually, 3 1986 Vanagon GLs but one
> is for parts now) that won't start.  I drove onto our driveway about
> two weeks ago, turned off the ignition, and it hasn't started since.
> I've replaced the starter and fuel pump (they were pretty old anyway)
> but that didn't make any apparent difference.  I've loosened and
> cleaned all of the grounds that I could find.  All of the fuses seem
> ok.  I've checked the things you can check at the ECU (temperature
> coolant sensor, etc.) and everything checked out ok.  Spark plug
> wires, distributor rotor, coil all pass the multimeter tests.
>
> Wierd clue: the "buzzer" that goes on when the key is in the ignition
> and a door is open (actually, none of mine buzz, they all play
> something that sounds like the start of "La Cucuracha") makes a noise
> like the engine turning over when I try to start the Van (by turning
> the key past "on").
>
> Any suggestions???  Thanks all.
>
> Chris (Free Union, VA)