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Subject:Re: Hot Starting (a) vanagon
From:Steve Johnson
Date:Wed, 10 Aug 94 8:09:56 PDT

> 
> On Tue, 9 Aug 94 17:00:47 CDT David Carment said:
> >Query: What are three main causes of problems or restarting an
> >aircooled Vanagon engine? The engine is equipped with an OXSensor and
> >I am wondering if the problem relates to the sensor's age (no idea),
> >electrical (ie coil) or the FI system (lack of fuel)? Thanks in Advance -DC
> 
> change the fuel filter. do it anyway.
> 
> also check all the little electrical connectors in and around the engine
> area. you might be just getting some corrosion on the spade lugs.
> 
> joel
> 

A weak battery and/or bad/corroded cables will also make it hard to start.
Check and clean the terminals.  I once replaced a starter on a bug only
to find a corroded disintegrating battery cable. :(  But low or weak 
voltage causes lots of headaches for F.I. 

Just being thorough... ;)

-- 
Steven

sjohnson@pcocd2.intel.com