I'm doing a mini road trip tomorrow and, 'fo sho,' I'm carrying a
spare ignition switch....oh and a spare ECU plus tech torch.....let's
see how good I really am with that little torch!
Miguel

I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.
  - Thomas A. Edison

On Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 7:08 PM, Jake de Villiers
<crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:
> 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"
>>
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> --
> Jake
>
> 1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX 'The Grey Van'
> 1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Suby 'Dixie'
>
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