One of the easiest test is to plug a new starter switch in by pulling the
connector off and putting the new one on without installing it into the
column, just loose, and turning it on by a screw driver.  One way to steal a
Vanagon, I guess.  This way, you can see if its the ignition switch, that
can give trouble very easily.  It only costs about $10.  And its one of the
items that is recommended to carry with you in the van, besides some of the
other small things that is not heavy and use no space up.
Zoltan

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Collum" <collum@VERIZON.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 1:18 PM
Subject: Re: No spark, help

> One thing that can cause this is a bad ignition switch.  I've even known
> of them working if the key isn't turned "All the way" when trying to
> start.  You might try seeing if it will fire with the key turned just
> enough, and no more, to activate the starter.
>
> Anyway, the ignition switch should be on the list of things to check for
> sure.
>
> Mikel
> '84 GL 7 pass
> '85 GL Westy
>
>
> alfred bagdan wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Just went to start van, no luck.  Turns over fine.   I checked for spark
>> from solenoid, no spark.  Exchanged solenoids, still no spark.  Cleaned
>> groundwires still no luck.  Van ran great just yesterday.
>>
>> Can anyone please suggest what I should check next?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Alfred
>> 85 Westy
>>
>
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