Date:         Mon, 16 Aug 1999 15:59:29 -0400
Reply-To:     Howard Bernier <hbernier@MAIL.MC.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Howard Bernier <hbernier@MAIL.MC.NET>
Subject:      Electrical: Problem - need Chicagoland mechanic referral
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After getting my 2nd 85 GL back from the mechanic (replacing idle
stabilizer unit, and rear brake cylinders (and shoes)), my CD player no
longer works nor does the rear wiper (they were working fine before I took
the van in).

After leaving the court where I work on Friday (13th), I started it from
the parking garage, no problem. Realizing that I had forgotten to certify
forms for Monday; I parked in front of the courthouse, ran in and did my
business and came out to a dead van. The emergency blinkers were going just
fine. the interior light were shining brightly etc. However, upon trying to
jumpstart the vehicle I noticed that the headlights did not turn on at all
and upon trying the ignition there wasn't even a click to the starter.

To make a long story short. The pnly additional factor was my stopping
earlier in the day (after paying for the repairs) for a full tank of gas.

In checking Bentley it looks like either a starter solenoid problem ?? I'm
going to check all the connections and clean the solenoid connections as
possible solutions.

Recommendations ?, failing that, I'm not so sure of my previously good
mechanic. I'll refrain from mentioning names as I'm simply trying to get
this outstanding 41,000 original mi vehicle going. (PO was meticulous,
cover carpeting and as a carpenter he added a number of neat touches a'la
Westy to this GL.

Thanks for your time.

regards to all,

Howard Bernier
hbernier@mc.net