Mine just started doing that a few weeks ago.  Once I couldn't get it to
kick over, but luckily I was on a hill and was able to roll start it.
Otherwise it just thinks for a split second and then decides to go.  Must be
something our vans have come up with while talking amongst themselves.  I
have not gotten around to looking at any possible causes - why I
procrastinate when it's warm out I can't understand, but I'm sure I'll curse
myself when it's 20 below and it won't turn over.....

Chris

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
> Of Karl Wolz
> Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2001 12:53 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Cold Start Mystery
>
>
> Are you saying that your starter kinda thinks about it before it actually
> starts turning?
>
> Mine does that, too.  No, I don't think it would be considered normal,
> either.
>
> Karl
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "PSavage" <psavage@SABER.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Friday, July 27, 2001 7:49 PM
> Subject: Cold Start Mystery
>
>
> > OK Vanagonites, here's another mystery:
> > When I start my van cold for the first time of the day,
> > there is just the slightest hesitation before it kicks over.
> >
> > New starter was installed less than two years ago,
> > ignitions switch replaced a year ago, & a new starting
> > battery two months ago.
> > What could this mean?
> >
> > Break it to me gently, it's Friday...
> > Thanks,
> > Phaedra
>