Ken, thanks. I'll give that a try!

On Apr 25, 2017 08:41, "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@comcast.net>
wrote:

> John usually this is related to the Temp II Sensor which is the blue one
> located in the thermostat housing.  You can try unplugging it (went it
> won't start) and then using a paperclip to bridge the two contacts inside
> the plug together.  Make a U shape out of the paperclip and insert each
> prong into the metal contact of the blue plug.  Now try to start the van.
> If it starts right up, or after a little cranking, then you need a new Temp
> II sensor.  If not then you might need to get out an ohm meter and start
> doing some tests on the wiring and grounds.
>
> Ken
>
> On Tue, Apr 25, 2017 at 9:37 AM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Dennis, whether hot or cold, the starter turns the engine rapidly and
>> easily. When cold, it starts easily. When hot, it turns easily but
>> absolutely will not fire. Let it cool a while, and it fires right up.
>>
>> This engine is a 2.1L WBX with a new diesel TDI starter.
>>
>> John
>>
>> On Apr 24, 2017 22:25, "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > What do you mean by not starting?
>> > Does the starter not turn the engine over?
>> > Does the engine turn over but not fire?
>> > Makes a big difference in our responses.
>> > Warm/hot restart (engine firing) issues can be caused by a number of
>> > things. Bad temp 2 sensor or connection (including ground) can cause an
>> > over rich condition on a warm engine which will prevent firing bad spark
>> > plugs or a weak ignition coil can also cuase this symptom.  So will a
>> > leaking fuel injector.
>> >
>> > Dennis
>> >
>> >
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
>> > Of John Rodgers
>> > Sent: Monday, April 24, 2017 10:29 PM
>> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> > Subject: 2.1 WBX - Cold starts easy, Hot - failure to start
>> >
>> > On cold starts it runs good, idles good, no missing at any speed.
>> >
>> > After a shut down, it takes 45 minutes or so before it will start!
>> >
>> > Suggestions!
>> >
>> > John
>> >
>>
>
>
>
> --
> Thanks,
> Ken Wilford
> John 3:16
> www.vanagain.com
>