> I've had this happen a few times in my 18 year run with our '88.  Check the
>  single wire plug connector on the starter solonoid.  They get dirty and
>  corroded, and mine has popped off once.

Mine did the same last summer on vacation. Wiggled the solenoid wire
and it was fine. Just one of those things.

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John Bange
'90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"