You didn't say whether this van has AT. If so you need to check the safety switch near the shift lever. Otherwise use the Bentley diagram to trace the circuit from the ignition switch to the starter, checking with a meter. Larry A.
AAG - Larry Word wrote: >My vanagon will not start. >No current to starter solenoid (small terminal) which ign. switch turns on (or ever!). >*If I jump current from main 12V post (off starter/from battery) to this small solenoid connector, relay engages, starter starts, and engine will crank. > >I just replaced the ign. switch (electrical) last night with no change. What else is there to check? > >I did notice these changes in my ign. switch parts: >Original - 4 main male connectors and two smaller male connectors: "P" and "S".... >New - 4 main male connectors but no "P" or "S"...... >What does "P" stand for (park?). >What does "S" stand for (solenoid/starter?) > >Pls. help me get my Vanagon back on the road w/o going to the $ mechanic..... > >Thanks > >Larry >Georgia.... > > > |
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