References to any vanagon mechanic or someone
experinced with the 5 cylinder vw quantum ('87, Sedan)
would be appreciated.

the car stands lifeless near the marin fairgrounds in
san raphael (CA, Bay Area) after the driver overfilled
the cooling reservoir with antifreeze.

symptoms:
turning the ignition key triggers rapid clicking of
fuse box relay (?#17 stamp on it).  the red engine
indicator lights either come on faint, or become
faint, or start faint and become strong. battery
charge normal yet starter will not engage when
ignition switch turned fully.

notice tachometer needle jumps to 2-3k rpm as you turn
the ignition switch; after which all engine leds die.
(bad coil ?)

disconnected radiator fan electrical connector. found
inside housing to be wet. wiped clean.  tried starting
car with(out) fan motor connector plugged in and
starter still fails to engage.

somehow i'd like to get the car back home (albany)
without having to have the car serviced by the dealer
in san raphael.

thanks in advance,
walter

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