Hi Brad,

I had the same problem with my 85 GL. What you can do is check the 
ignition switch because there is a white plastic part inside of it that 
maybe is worn out. When you replace it, the van should start with no 
problems. Unfortunately I don't remember the part number, but you can get 
it at any VW parts supplier.
Good luck!

Angel
78 Caribbean Westy
85 EcoVanagon GL

On Sun, 28 Jul 1996, Banks wrote:

> Hello all,
> 
>         After i do a long highway drive and come home and park the van, the
> next morning the van has trouble starting.  I turn the key and nothing
> happens, for a while and then it starts, after a particularily long trip the
> van refused to start even after a long time of holding the key in the on
> position.
> 
> I remember something being continually posted about the solenoid.  Is this
> the problem?
> 
> thanks in advance for your help.
> 
> brad
> 85
> 
>