sounds like a fualty computer problem. I ahd that happen once on a customers
van and I resoldered the entire computer and it apparantly fixed the
problem. something that might be worth trying before buy another computer.

Chris DeLong
ICQ#45030867
Seattle, WA USA
'80 16V 'Rocco ragtop
'91 GLi 2.0 16V
'77 Rabbit 16V
'80 'Vert (parting out!)
'61 17 Window type II
'91 Vanagon
'78 Rabbit
'84 Jetta

>From: LBMelman <lbmelman@EARTHLINK.NET>
>Reply-To: LBMelman <lbmelman@EARTHLINK.NET>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: '90 Van-Cranks but will not start...
>Date: Sat, 30 Nov 2002 03:51:11 -0800
>
>The problem began when the engine would seem to suddenly lose power whilst
>driving on the freeway and then power would resume.
>
>A week would pass and then it would happen again. Finally, it would crank
>but not start.
>
>After towing the vehicle to the repair shop the engine started right up.
>Now
>a week later, again it cranks but will not start.
>
>At first I thought it was an electrical problem and may have steered the
>repair shop in the wrong direction as now I think it could be fuel related.
>
>Perhaps the fuel pick-up at the gas tank becomes plugged as sediment
>settles. In fact, the last time I started the engine it ran for a couple of
>minutes while at an idle and then stopped. As if it had started and ran
>only
>on the fuel remaining in the lines.
>
>Any similar occurances out there or recommendations what to look at first?
>
>Larry

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