My guess is that your Vanagon has a computer that has gone bad. There has
been much discussion on this list about the computer problem - check the
archives. If you do attempt to locate a replacement (a la junkyard or parts
dealer) I believe that the computer for the automatics is different than
for standard transmission. Computer is located under rear bench seat.

Mike Vickey

the current VW collection:
84 Vanagon Wlfsbrg blue (parts)
85 DblCab Pickup lt gray
87 Vanagon Syncro GL Wolfram gray
87 Vanagon Syncro GL dove blue
88 DblCab Pickup Tornado red
90 DblCab Pickup navy blue
90 DblCab Pickup Syncro black
91 Vanagon Camper GL orly blue
93 Eurovan MV Tornado red
95 Eurovan Camper white