Melissa:
Yes, the starter switch, the solenoid, and the starter are all
possibilities. But I usually like to try the easy and inexpensive things
first. You said that "investigation seems to indicate a strong battery".
I'm not sure what you mean by that. Seems to or definitely is a strong
battery? I suggest you try a jump start to be sure. Couldn't hurt.
Bill
-----Original Message-----
From: Melissa E. Mourkas <legacy@JAVANET.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Date: Thursday, January 21, 1999 12:35 PM
Subject: HELP!!! Van won't start!!!

>This morning I threw my duffle bag into my 87 Syncro for the last leg of
>my trip home, turned the key, and............nothing, no starter, no
>cranking.
>
>Further , and I can hear
>the solenoid making noise, but the starter won't crank.
>
>Suggestions, insight, incantations, and prayer are all welcome!
>
>Any help is appreciated.  (At least I am at my sister's place and warm.)
>
>Tony Mourkas
>(c/o legacy@javanet.com)
>
>* In "LIMBO" in western Massachusetts *
>