Date:         Fri, 12 Nov 1999 07:43:17 EST
Reply-To:     kenneth d lewis <kdlewis@JUNO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         kenneth d lewis <kdlewis@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Engine Refusing to Start or Dying
Comments: To: Dagbear@aol.com

Rico;
        Intermittent electrical problems are the worst to track down!!!
There are two methods to find the problem:

        1>Easter egging
        2>Troubleshooting

        Easter egging consists of making a quasi-educated guess and
throwing new parts at it. The advantage of this method is you may get
lucky and quickly fix the problem. The disadvantage is it can be
expensive and infuriating if luck is not on your side. It seems to be the
preferred method of most major car dealers these days.

        I prefer real trouble shooting. Unfortunately it can be time
consuming and expensive but the rewards are worth it. The expense is
usually a one time deal; good test equipment (digital voltmeter) and a
Bentley manual.

        As for your problem you might try hooking up your voltmeter to
where the suspected problem is and monitor it for confirmation.
Drive Safely & Good Luck
Ken Lewis<Kernersville,NC>86 VW crewcab;60 T-5 Coupe

On Thu, 11 Nov 1999 20:08:40 EST Rico Dagastino <Dagbear@AOL.COM> writes:
>  I am having a problem with the '87 I recently bought.  Occasionally,
>when
>attempting to start the vehicle, I will not hear the click of the fuel
>pump
>relays.  Consequently, no start.  Sometimes, while driving, the
>vehicle will
>die. I attempt to restart but don't hear the fuel pump relay. After a
>few
>tries, it will start.  The ignition switch is new. Any help would be
>greatly
>appreciated.  Thanks,
>
>Rico Dagastino
>Munford, TN
>84 GL "Thing 1"
>87 GL "Thing 2"

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