My first question: the money you unloaded at Sams. Was it to buy
something for the Vanagon? If not, there's the cause.     ;)

Ignition switch?

Neil.

On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 5:06 PM, JRodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote:

> Spend the money in Sams.

> Unlock, enter driver side, close door - WHAM - door won't even shut.
> Bounces back open.....

> Key in the ignition - Tranny to neutral, turn switch - system hot, pause
> - turn switch to engage starter. Starter engages and turns engine like
> crazy. Engine refuses to start. Doesn't even sputter. Ignition off - try
> a gain. Same scene. No start - even a sputter.
>
> Next effort: Vehicle in 3rd gear - clutch in, ignition on but not to
> start, release brake, turn wheels towards down hill, start to roll. Pick
> up a little speed, release clutch, engine coughs, starts, runs fine all
> the way home.

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Neil n

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