Date:         Sun, 8 May 2022 16:53:43 -0700
Reply-To:     Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 85 won't start
Comments: To: Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@icloud.com>
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hi Jeff,

Here's a story by coincidence. Today a friend came over to help with the
yard work and stayed for lunch. When he left in the afternoon his truck
didn't start. The starter made a "taratatat,taratatat,taratatat" noise,
crank weakly and the engine doesn't fire. I removed the battery connectors,
cleaned the posts and connectors and the engine fired right up.

So I'd advise you to do the same - clean the posts and connectors - because
oxidation between the posts and connectors weaken the voltage going to the
starter.

good luck,

On Sun, May 8, 2022 at 3:22 PM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:

> Do you have a spare ignition switch?
> If you do remove the black connector and plug it in and use a flat screw
> driver to turn the spare one.
> Do not drive because the steering is locked.
>
> On Sun, May 8, 2022 at 3:15 PM Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@icloud.com>
> wrote:
>
>> I’ve had it since 93 so pretty sure nothing was added.  Will keep
>> snooping.  Thanks.
>> Jeff
>>
>> > On May 8, 2022, at 5:10 PM, Mark Drillock <madvws@COX.NET> wrote:
>> >
>> > There are no fuses that can stop the engine from starting and running in
>> > a stock wbx Vanagon.
>> >
>> > People do sometimes add one.
>> >
>> > Typical spot is in the engine compartment wiring junction box at the red
>> > wire power stud.
>> >
>> > Mark
>> >
>> >
>> > On 5/8/2022 2:22 PM, Jeff Palmer wrote:
>> >> Hi everyone - horribly late spring and I’m just getting my 85 out
>> now.  Turned over but wouldn’t start.
>> >>
>> >> I couldn’t hear the fuel pump cycle on when I turned the key to the on
>> position?
>> >>
>> >> Is there a fuse for the fuel pump to check?  Any other tips?
>> >>
>> >> Thanks
>> >> Jeff
>> >> 85 Westfalia with Boston Bob 2.1
>>
>