I'm betting that its your ignition switch.

Try waggling the key back and forth with the motor running - if it cuts out,
you know what to do!  =)

That's the one Vanagon part I wouldn't leave home without.

On Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 2:03 PM, Mark A Kippert <vanagon@kippert.com> wrote:

> Yesterday when I left work something very odd happened.
> 1) I started the van. 2) Backed out of my space. 3) To my surprise, turning
> the wheel the wheel honks the horn about twice per rotation (beep, beep,
> beep...). 4) As I drive forward I pull up slightly on the wheel thinking
> this would help. Nope (duh). 5) I have to get home so as I drive forward the
> horn is tooting so I smacked the steering wheel and I stop dead in my
> tracks! What the heck!
>
> So I turned off the ignition, turn it back on and start the van. ALL IS
> WELL!
>
> The problem is gone and has not recurred. I'm not sure what to think.
>
> The horn contact under the steering wheel had started making a rubbing
> sound a few weeks ago and about a week ago I pulled the wheel, put some
> dielectric grease on it and put it back on. I do know the PO installed a new
> ignition switch assy about 5 years ago (key doesn't match doors).
>
> Mark K
> 1986 GL/2WD/4SPD "Old Gold"
> 1990 Carat/2WD/Auto "Carol"
>

--
Jake

1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX 'The Grey Van'
1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Suby 'Dixie'

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