I would definitely try the Hard Start Relay that a few others have advised. I had a similar situation with my '87 Wolfsburg that lead me to make the prototoype of the Hard Start Relay that I currently sell. The main differences between the relay that I sell vs. the standard WR-1 that has been around for 30+ years is the fact that I use weather resistant (I hesistate to call anything electronic waterproof) relays and OEM style connectors and insulator housings. Full details can be found here: https://sites.google.com/site/vanagonheadlightrelays/hard-start-relay Jay Brown '85 Zetec Westfalia '87 Zetec Wolfsburg
Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2011 13:19:30 -0800 From: KK AL <kkalnsf@GMAIL.COM> Subject: Hot start problem After our 87 Syncro gets hot and we turn it off, it won't crank. The dash lights up, the fuel pump spins, but not even a click from the starter. We replaced the battery, starter and ignition switch. It solved the problem for a while but it's happening again. Any ideas on what to do next? Thanks in advance for any suggestions. |
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