If not turning over over even "no click" back by the starter solenoid, it may be that the solenoid contacts are stuck (and are worn out).� Maybe letting van cool down will solve problem temporarily...that's the way it was for me.� Or, you might try rapping the side of starter with a big wrench or stick or something, to unstick the contacts (I've never tried but have read about people on The List doing this).� Cool-down overnight and it magically started in the morning and got me home, and never had problem the rest of the trip, but the final solution was a new starter.

Rich
San Diego

________________________________
 From: Kevin P Gilleran <kevin@GILLERANENERGY.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 10:15 AM
Subject: Re: Van broken down in Paso Robles 5/27/2014 10 AM - Any              recommendations for mechanic
 

Stacy,
Thanks for checking in. 

The transmission is an automatic. The lights work in the dash. I had Jessica
run through the gears manually to make sure that the neutral-park switch is
making full contact and yet Jessica says that the van is not turning over. 

I found a local mechanic is SLO, Nate at Broadstreet, referred by Van Caf�
so I hope that they can do a better diagnostic than I can over the phone.

Thanks!

Kevin