Once I had a nagging no start problem.  As it turned out, it was the
connection between the battery and the body that was not up to standard.
Even the auto electricians did not find it.  The ground cable to the body
may have no sufficient connection if it is rusty there.
Take off, clean up, put back, test, spray on something that will seal it,
like tar underbody spray or the likes.
Zoltan
----- Original Message -----
From: "LeeAnn Medlock" <Phx13WS@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, May 28, 2001 2:22 PM
Subject: Re: 85 will not start

> Exactly my problem.  I even had the starter tested, and everything was ok.
> My problem is just the connection between the battery, ignition, and the
> starter somewhere.  I just don't know where.  hmmm. maybe I will try that
> hammer thing, see if it works.
>
> LeeAnn