Date:         Sun, 14 Feb 1999 20:10:35 EST
Reply-To:     ILIKEVW4ME@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Kurt Thomas <ILIKEVW4ME@AOL.COM>
Subject:      87syncro relays going crazy need help!! please?
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listees,

my 87 syncro won't start.  The 2 relays in the black plastic box in the engine
comp. are switching like crazy.  Background,  4 days ago I was starting the
engine (morning) and it just cranked. Then I noticed that my fuel pump wasn't
humming for the norm 2-3 sec as you turn the key to the run position.  so I
rode my Honda CBR1000 to work instead. Next morning she started as normal.
Today after wash/waxing my syncro I went to pull it out, no start, will crank
though.  I could hear the fuel pump working (humming) swapped the 2 relays no
joy, unplugged dist found moisture in the 3 wire socket, left unplugged, put
relays back and they are still going berserk. I'm thinking about some
corrosion on one of the grounds. It's dark now so I won't troubleshoot anymore
till Monday morning.  Just thought I would put the question out there if
someone can help.

I'm going to Spain, France, Oman, UAE, Bahrain, with the USS SHIP in a couple
of weeks. Anyone want anything VW from there let me know. (please make the
size small the ship is small too)

Kurt Thomas
Aviation Electronics Tech and MH-53E Aircrewmen