you could try unplugging the 02 sensor to take that out of the picture.
I like to have a fuel pressure gauge on them during the trouble shooting
process, just to be sure that's there, plus it checks the fuel pressure
regulator function.

ignition switches are quite popular for a fix for all kinds of things.
Naturally......
a good thorough visual inspection is the first step.
that's a good question ........
did it just 'shut off' ........like a 'clean stop' ..........or did it
stumble and loose rpm then die ?

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jake de Villiers" <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, July 31, 2009 4:03 PM
Subject: Re: Van not starting??

> Its not your oxygen sensor.
>
> Died as in like when you turn off the key or died blub blub blub?  The
> first
> would be electrical, the second fuel related.
>
> On Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 6:52 AM, Bob Mund <ob2420@msn.com> wrote:
>
>> I was driving to work this morning when van died at a stop light.  Tried
>> starting her again with no luck.  Turns over fine but won't fire up.
>> Could
>> this be an O2 sensor problem or possible fuel filter?  When trying to
>> start
>> her she is trying really hard to start, very strong turn over....  I'm
>> sure
>> I'll walk to her later and she'll fire right up for me but I'd like to
>> solve
>> this problem.  Thanks for any help.
>>
>>
>>
>> Bob
>>
>
>
>
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>
> Jake
>
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