Date:         Fri, 14 Mar 2025 14:21:24 -0700
Reply-To:     Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
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From:         Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
Subject:      Re: No start
Comments: To: ddbjorkman@verizon.net
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Dave,

Have you considered using your favorite search engine to find solutions to no crank issues on VW Vanagons?

https://gowesty.com/blogs/article-library/no-crank-symptoms-how-to-diagnose-the-issue-in-vanagons
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=379310
https://www.vanagain.com/article/how-to-troubleshoot-a-vanagon-that-wont-start
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=vanagon+will+not+crank


If I were closer than 2500 miles away, I’d just come over and show you.

Jim

 Mar 13, 2025, at 6:16 AM, ddbjorkman@verizon.net wrote:
> 
> 
> Hello all.
> 
> Finally got under the Westie yesterday.  The skinny wire is connected and solid, as well as the other 2 large ones.
> Any ideas on how to check the ignition switch.  Can I cross a couple of wires there to see if i get a start?
> I am kind of lost as to a fix.  Any help would be great.
> 
> Dave B.