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Subject:Re: 86 syncro doesnt start
From:Matthew Berlett
Date:Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:49:01 -0400

They do not dim when the key is turned from on to crank

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
John Wessels
Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2008 11:30 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: 86 syncro doesnt start

In a message dated 9/27/2008 8:17:53 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
Mattmoosh2000@COMCAST.NET writes:

I turn  the key and the engine doesn't turn over but the lights turn on. It
makes  no noise. If I try starting it repeatedly it does start eventually. I
am  thinking dirty connections somewhere but I don't know where to  start

Matt,

When you twist the key from the "ON" position to the "CRANK" position do
the
idiot lights dim a little? Need to know that detail first to help you.

John and  Glori
Glori's Import Service
2690 Florin Road, Suite 108
Sacramento, CA  95822
916-395-4175
www.glorisimportserviceautorepair.com

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