The O2 sensor has absolutely nothing to do with starting. In addition to the
wire, cap and rotor, make sure the top of the ignition coil is clean and not
cracked. Road dirt likes to accumulate there and short the spark to one of
the terminals when the dirt is damp.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of kenneth d lewis
Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2001 9:16 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Hi humidity--won't start

John;
        The next time it won't start I would unplug the O2 sensor. A long
shot but it is easy.
        Typically these problems are associated with ignition/spark
malfunction. Look at the spark plug wires in the dark to see if they are
arching over. Don't forget the distributor cap as a suspect.

Drive Safely & Good Luck
Ken Lewis    <Kernersville,NC>
86 VW crewcab;60 356B Coupe
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On Wed, 24 Jan 2001 17:08:23 -0800 John Schaper <JSchaper@SCHSA.ORG>
writes:
>Minor irritant.  Live in the central valley of Calif where this time
>of year
>it is foggy or raining.  During these conditions, the van won't
>start--....

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