I had this problem on my 86 gl. It drove me crazy until one day I noticed the Oil breather hose was rotted, replaced it with new hose and I haven't had the problem since.

Hotch
Philly
86 GL

Jean-Guy Savoie wrote:

# When I turn the key, everything is normal, it even kicks over, but as soon as there is life it dies! Even if I try to give it gas. Ignition switch would be my first guess. Ground (batteries / engine / transmission / body / ECU / electrical panel)?+ terminal at the alternator? MUST be electrical, not fuel. Good luck JGS 84 1.9L Westfalia
Bleu Schtroumpf

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