What year and engine? Vanagon fuel gauges can be inaccurate. Got fuel? Hard to start prior to this? If so, maybe needs tune up etc. ? If not..... As per Bruce's suggestion, check simple electrical things. Plugs, wires to plugs, in engine bay. A spare ignition switch can easily be swapped in for testing. If you can get your hands on some spray type starting fluid, remove the rubber elbow from throttle body, hold the throttle open, shoot some in, have someone try starting it. If that works, you *may* have a fuelling issue. Remember: safety first. Neil.
On Mon, Aug 12, 2013 at 8:47 AM, Jason Ellsmere <jasonellsmere@me.com> wrote: > Camped at Kinbrook last night (Very nice) and now it won't start. > > Battery is 12.7 and it seems to be turning over fine. > > Coil has black goop oozing out of it, would that be it? > > Probably going to call my friends at CAA and take it to Tony's auto service, they seem to rate well on Roadhaus. Unless someone has another recco. > > Any tips in the meantime are appreciated > > Keep in mind I'm very green to the Vanagon and have very basic skills. I do have tools including a meter if there are any easy suggestions.
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