Check your ignition switch. Pull off the harness connector and plug it into a new switch. Turn it and report. On Tue, Sep 30, 2008 at 1:49 PM, Matthew Berlett <Mattmoosh2000@comcast.net>wrote: > They do not dim when the key is turned from on to crank > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of > John Wessels > Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2008 11:30 AM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: 86 syncro doesnt start > > In a message dated 9/27/2008 8:17:53 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, > Mattmoosh2000@COMCAST.NET writes: > > I turn the key and the engine doesn't turn over but the lights turn on. It > makes no noise. If I try starting it repeatedly it does start eventually. > I > am thinking dirty connections somewhere but I don't know where to start > > > Matt, > > When you twist the key from the "ON" position to the "CRANK" position do > the > idiot lights dim a little? Need to know that detail first to help you. > > John and Glori > Glori's Import Service > 2690 Florin Road, Suite 108 > Sacramento, CA 95822 > 916-395-4175 > www.glorisimportserviceautorepair.com > > > > > **************Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial > challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips > and > calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001) >
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