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Subject:Re: Starting problem?
From:Kenneth Wilford
Date:Wed, 23 Oct 2002 09:24:52 -0400

Sounds like a bad temp I or temp II sender (the sender that tells the ECU
what the coolant temperature is).  I have seen this problem before.  The
easiest test I found was to go out first thing in the morning when the van
is cold.  Since you have a digitool, turn the knob from Temp I to Temp II
readings.  They should be the same or very close to each other.  If not then
test both of these senders and replace the one that is out of spec (per
Bentley).  Hope this helps.

PS the remainder of your parts are on the way.

Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
http://www.vanagain.com
Phone: (856)-327-4936
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-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Larry Calhoun
Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 9:01 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Starting problem?

Hi,

My 84 Westy 1.9 has a starting when the engine is warm. The engine cranks
over but will not start. If you let it set for 5 to 10 minutes it starts up
with no problem. I have Darrell's Digitool and the fuel injection LED on the
Digitool will light up, but the light will not  pulse when it won't start,
The light will pulse normally when the system works either in the cranking
mode or running mode. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Larry Calhoun