Eric,

The computer reset is the only thing that keeps me running.  So far I have
the following suggestions from people:

1.  Ignition switch  ($30 to replace)
2.  Air sensor  ($450 for part)
3.  fuel filter
4.  Fuel pump
5.  Water in cooling system
6.  some pretty technical solution that involves splicing a resistor (or
something like that...I'm pretty thick when it comes to electricity) into
pin number 4 on the air  intake harness
7  and a few more that ZI can't think of just this moment.  I left the
printed messages at work.

Sounds like you are suggesting that 3,4 and 5 are probably not the
problem?  Care to guess which of the above it might be?

Thanks to all who've suggested solutions..

Carl

86 Vanagon

On Wed, 17 Mar 1999, EMZ wrote:

>      Start with the simple computer reset, the next time it happens.
> You do this by turning the ignition off and back on, as the engine is
> dieing. If the the motor runs good for the next several seconds,
> you can safely assume it's not a mechanical problem.
>
>             Eric                   86-VW4x4
>             vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
>             Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler
>
>
> On Wed, 17 Mar 1999, Dana E Hager wrote:
>
> > If there are any replies to this or any loss of power problems please post to the group.
> > I have still not resolved the problem with my '87 Westy Syncro and I am running
> > out of options. AND I DID check that F*&%@#* temp sensor.
> >
> > Thank you
> >
>