Sure sounds like the ignition switch Bernie.  Get one and stick it in the
harness as described by Neil and start the van with a screwdriver.  Don't
forget to use your key to unlock the steering wheel!

Stay in touch - I'm not that far away.  Call me at H:604-535-7271 or C:
604-812-7271

Good luck

On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 8:13 AM, Bernie <berniej@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello All,
> I would appreciate any input regarding a problem we are experiencing on the
> road
> in Port Townsend.
> Leaving Vancouver vehicle stalled at a stoplight.
> We continued on highway and it ran fine for awhile and then we experienced
> little
> fraction of a second engine misses that came and went and didn't slow us
> down.
> This was an intermittent problem.
> Just little hiccups.
> We continued on our way and we were able to get here but these little
> misses
> continued.
> Yesterday in Port Townsend, when going down a hill, the engine just cut out
> entirely.
> I pulled over and restarted it. It just felt like someone turned engine
> off.
> I have been guilty of having a large number of keys on ring and I have
> heard
> that this
> can cause a ignition issue could this be a factor?
> It ran the rest of yesterday and is running today with only the little
> misses.
> This is the first trip since I changed the plugs to NKG.
> Could it be the plugs?
> This is also the first trip since a coolant hose broke and had to be dealt
> with but that wouldn't
> be related at all would it?
> At any rate we are going to try and limp back to Vancouver but does anyone
> have any ideas
> to share.
> I would really appreciate any input?
> Thank you for reading.
>
> Bernie
>

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