In a message dated 97-01-08 12:19:54 EST, herbh@iastate.edu (Herb Harmison)
writes:

> However, when we tow the car it will immediately start and run OK including
>  idling properly right after starting. As long as the engine is warm, it
>  will start and run perfectly.

Perhaps the starter is not rotating the engine fast enough??

<snip>
>  Is it possible that there is something in the ECU that controls starts
that
>  has failed but would not affect the running once started? If it is
possibly
>  the ECU, where is the little bugger and can it be swapped easily between
my
>  van and hers?

I doubt this is the cause, but it is easily swappable.  It's located under
the driver's side of the rear seat.  It's attached with a black metal
bracket/cover to the firewall.

Good luck,
Jim Davis
87 GL Syncro
88 GL Wolfsburg