Hi Aaron,

Check the connection to the back of the ignition switch. The switch  
itself bolts to the back of the lock cylinder and IIRC there's an  
electrical plug connector to connect it to the wiring harness on the  
van. If that connection is is loose or corroded then the starter won't  
be getting enough voltage to properly engage the solenoid and the fuel  
pump will run slower than it should.

Good luck, and have a safe trip.

Greg

Quoting Aaron Robinson <a.robinson.lists@GMAIL.COM>:

> Hello all. I'm leaving on a trip tonight and need to go to work soon.
> This is an '85 westy.
>
> I just pulled the steering column cover and was investigating the lack
> of wipers (they haven't been working for a long time), but it hasn't
> really rained in a long time either. When gently pulling on some
> wiring under the dash, all of a sudden the stereo stopped and the
> interior light I had on started flickering. I think there's a short or
> bad ground somehow, but I can't figure it out.
>
> No fuses blew, I pulled every fuse and still have the issue. With the
> key in the ignition and all fuses out, turning the key to "on" results
> in dim lights osx, ALT and turn signal lights. Leaving it there
> results in a SLOW turning fuel pump after a 5-6 second delay and
> hearing a relay click on. turning the key results in nothing or bad
> electrical sounds at the battery and no crank. Until today, this had
> been fine.
>
> This van has had bad electrical work done, so I'm sure theres
> something, but what is unfused and would cause the starter to not
> crank? If anyone has suggestions, I'm checking mail and will have my
> cell phone (206)409-3765.
>
> Thanks!
> Aaron
> '85 westy.
>