HiKarl,

        I’m always trying to learn.  What is a ignition coil?  Is that the same as the coil in the engine compartment or something different?

thanks as I had a similar sounding problem last summer but it seemed to go away when I replaced  my battery.

Eric Caron 
85 GL Auto 

> On Dec 25, 2014, at 12:34 PM, Karl Ploessl <karl.ploessl@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> replaced the ignition coil and all is well. Thank you all for your advice.
> 
> Merry Christmas to all, Karl.
> 
> Karl
> 1981 Westy "Jenny"
> 2000 VW Jetta GLS VR6
> Wilmington, DE
> 
> On Sun, Dec 7, 2014 at 4:44 PM, Karl Ploessl <karl.ploessl@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> '81 Vanagon aircooled:
>> starts up with no problems first thing. Then I drive around the block,
>> turn it off and try to restart. Just cranking and cranking but nothing
>> else. I wait for 10 - 15 minutes and it starts up without problems.
>> Suggestions?
>>