Date:         Mon, 2 Feb 2004 12:09:50 -0800
Reply-To:     Dylan Kahler <dkahler@UPS.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dylan Kahler <dkahler@UPS.EDU>
Subject:      starting issues
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Hello all,

My '85 camper has been starting a bit oddly for a week now.  I noticed
a slower start a few weeks ago, but just this week it has been
consistently acting up.  I'll turn the key and the starter will
rev-rev, pause, and then rev again and start the engine. Only a few
times has this caused the van not to start, but I'm getting worried
that the problem may be getting worse. As a newbie in the vanagon
world, I'd appreciate any info or advise as to what can/should be done.

Also, very occasionally (twice in two months now) I'll start the van
and a number of electrical functions do not work like the headlights
and wiper blades.  When this happens, I'll turn off the van, restart
it, and the problem goes away.  Any clues as to what could be causing
this?  Is this indicative of some problem in particular, and should I
be worrying?

Thanks for the patience and help!

Dylan
'85 Westy Campmobile