Does it do it in both Park and Neutral? Possible bad switch (cutout @
tranny). Sounds heat / resistance related in the starter circuit. Just some
thoughts.
Duncan

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Tarheel
Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2001 5:35 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: 86 cabrio advice needed

I am having ignition problems with my 86 cabrio.  Starts right up, drive it
a little while stop, and it will not start,,,no click, nada.  Battery good,
no shorts, starter new.  Sometimes if I hold the key in the stat position
for 5 seconds it will engage.  Automatic transmission.

Any ideas, or any resources you can point me to?

Adam Puzerewski
81 westy
74 beetle
86 cabrio
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