you probably drained the batt. enough.  check he water level in the batt.
and put it on a trickle charge. also check your fuses. I don't know how many
times I blew fuses puttin stereos in.  good luck its a start.
josh
85 gl EVA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Will" <wilbert@CITYNET.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, June 27, 2003 8:56 PM
Subject: No Start!

> Hello,
>
> After working on installing a new radio in my 88 Vanagon today the van
> will not start. It cranks over fine and I can smell fuel. I had the key
> on for several hours after installing the radio. Have I fried something
> in the ignition system while leaving the key on for such a long time?
> Your help will be greatly appreciated.
>
>                         Thanks, Will
>