In a message dated 7/5/2005 11:08:58 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
mountainroad@RMI.NET writes:

Hi  all:

1987 - Vanagon Syncro

Occasionally when I turn the ignition  switch to start up, I get all the
dash lights, etc. but no ignition at the  starter.  I don't hear any sounds
whatsoever.  I did notice a  very momentary delay some month or so ago, but
now the symptoms are  becoming chronic.

I've had this problem addressed earlier by replacing  the ignition switch,
but the problem is back.  Without fail, if I wait  a while, could be
seconds, minutes, or hours, the car will start pretty as  you please.

If I don't have any time to waste, it will push start quite  easily.

thanks!

Eric (Colorado)
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Eric,
Clean the Starter Motor/ battery connection.
I Fried my ECU by letting this one go too long.
John C...