Hi Marshall,

I'm not an expert, but when my 87 GL intermittently wouldn't start, I went
back to the basics in Bentley where it said to look at the ground wire going
from your tranny case to the frame and see if its corroded.  Mine was really
corroded so I took it off, wire brushed it, and put it back on.  Knock on
wood, but I haven't had another incident in at least a week.

Peace,
Marla
'87 Westy GL "Vana Morrison"

>From: Marshall Otter <motter@MBL.EDU>
>Reply-To: Marshall Otter <motter@MBL.EDU>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: 87 GL Intermittantly Not Starting
>Date: Mon, 12 May 2003 12:45:39 -0400
>
>Hi,
>
>Our 87 GL every so often decides to not start following a brief stop after
>a 20 -30 minute drive.  For instance, drive to the bank, park, run in to do
>a transaction, then come out and turn the key - no solenoid click, no
>starter whirrrrrr, but there is the sound of a fan or the fuel pump going.
>So, I figure the ignition switch is OK since juice is getting somewhere.
>This is very intermittant, so can't really take it to a mechanic to check
>out the electrical system. Especially since it will start fine after
>sitting for maybe 30 minutes. The starter is a few months old and this
>didn't happen before we put the new starter in.  Any input would be
>appreciated.
>
>Marshall
>
>87 GL Family Van
>86 GL Parts Van

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