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(Msg. 1) Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 7:39 am
Post subject: Automatic Vanagon Must Shift to Start
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Well, my 91 Automatic Vanagon has a starting problem. About 65% of the
time (and growing) I go to start her up there is no noise or cranking
or anything from the engine area. The electric works fine at this
time.
If I shift it into N and then try to start it it works sometimes.
If I shift it into N and then back into P it works sometimes,
If I shift it into N and rock and roll the van for a while it may work
if all else fails.
Any idea where my weak link is here? The battery tests fine. Is there
a sensor that detects which gear you are in allowing you only to start
the van in P or N that could be going?
Anybody seen this problem in an Automatic Vanagon before?
Have a good weekend,
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 2:35 pm
Post subject: Re: Automatic Vanagon Must Shift to Start [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On 3 Nov 2006 07:39:15 -0800, wrote:
>Well, my 91 Automatic Vanagon has a starting problem. About 65% of the
>time (and growing) I go to start her up there is no noise or cranking
>or anything from the engine area. The electric works fine at this
>time.
>
>If I shift it into N and then try to start it it works sometimes.
>
>If I shift it into N and then back into P it works sometimes,
>
>If I shift it into N and rock and roll the van for a while it may work
>if all else fails.
>
>Any idea where my weak link is here? The battery tests fine. Is there
>a sensor that detects which gear you are in allowing you only to start
>the van in P or N that could be going?
>
>Anybody seen this problem in an Automatic Vanagon before?
>
>Have a good weekend,
>Rob
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 2:35 pm
Post subject: Re: Automatic Vanagon Must Shift to Start [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On 3 Nov 2006 07:39:15 -0800, wrote:
>Well, my 91 Automatic Vanagon has a starting problem. About 65% of the
>time (and growing) I go to start her up there is no noise or cranking
>or anything from the engine area. The electric works fine at this
>time.
>
>If I shift it into N and then try to start it it works sometimes.
>
>If I shift it into N and then back into P it works sometimes,
>
>If I shift it into N and rock and roll the van for a while it may work
>if all else fails.
>
>Any idea where my weak link is here? The battery tests fine. Is there
>a sensor that detects which gear you are in allowing you only to start
>the van in P or N that could be going?
>
>Anybody seen this problem in an Automatic Vanagon before?
>
>Have a good weekend,
>Rob
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 2:35 pm
Post subject: Re: Automatic Vanagon Must Shift to Start [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On 3 Nov 2006 07:39:15 -0800, wrote:
>Well, my 91 Automatic Vanagon has a starting problem. About 65% of the
>time (and growing) I go to start her up there is no noise or cranking
>or anything from the engine area. The electric works fine at this
>time.
>
>If I shift it into N and then try to start it it works sometimes.
>
>If I shift it into N and then back into P it works sometimes,
>
>If I shift it into N and rock and roll the van for a while it may work
>if all else fails.
>
>Any idea where my weak link is here? The battery tests fine. Is there
>a sensor that detects which gear you are in allowing you only to start
>the van in P or N that could be going?
>
>Anybody seen this problem in an Automatic Vanagon before?
>
>Have a good weekend,
>Rob
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 2:35 pm
Post subject: Re: Automatic Vanagon Must Shift to Start [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On 3 Nov 2006 07:39:15 -0800, wrote:
>Well, my 91 Automatic Vanagon has a starting problem. About 65% of the
>time (and growing) I go to start her up there is no noise or cranking
>or anything from the engine area. The electric works fine at this
>time.
>
>If I shift it into N and then try to start it it works sometimes.
>
>If I shift it into N and then back into P it works sometimes,
>
>If I shift it into N and rock and roll the van for a while it may work
>if all else fails.
>
>Any idea where my weak link is here? The battery tests fine. Is there
>a sensor that detects which gear you are in allowing you only to start
>the van in P or N that could be going?
>
>Anybody seen this problem in an Automatic Vanagon before?
>
>Have a good weekend,
>Rob
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 2:35 pm
Post subject: Re: Automatic Vanagon Must Shift to Start [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On 3 Nov 2006 07:39:15 -0800, wrote:
>Well, my 91 Automatic Vanagon has a starting problem. About 65% of the
>time (and growing) I go to start her up there is no noise or cranking
>or anything from the engine area. The electric works fine at this
>time.
>
>If I shift it into N and then try to start it it works sometimes.
>
>If I shift it into N and then back into P it works sometimes,
>
>If I shift it into N and rock and roll the van for a while it may work
>if all else fails.
>
>Any idea where my weak link is here? The battery tests fine. Is there
>a sensor that detects which gear you are in allowing you only to start
>the van in P or N that could be going?
>
>Anybody seen this problem in an Automatic Vanagon before?
>
>Have a good weekend,
>Rob
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 2:35 pm
Post subject: Re: Automatic Vanagon Must Shift to Start [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On 3 Nov 2006 07:39:15 -0800, wrote:
>Well, my 91 Automatic Vanagon has a starting problem. About 65% of the
>time (and growing) I go to start her up there is no noise or cranking
>or anything from the engine area. The electric works fine at this
>time.
>
>If I shift it into N and then try to start it it works sometimes.
>
>If I shift it into N and then back into P it works sometimes,
>
>If I shift it into N and rock and roll the van for a while it may work
>if all else fails.
>
>Any idea where my weak link is here? The battery tests fine. Is there
>a sensor that detects which gear you are in allowing you only to start
>the van in P or N that could be going?
>
>Anybody seen this problem in an Automatic Vanagon before?
>
>Have a good weekend,
>Rob
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 8:11 pm
Post subject: Re: Automatic Vanagon Must Shift to Start [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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typically the start inhibit switch is inside the car at the base of the auto
lever. Will only let the starter activate only in P or N.
wrote in message
> Well, my 91 Automatic Vanagon has a starting problem. About 65% of the
> time (and growing) I go to start her up there is no noise or cranking
> or anything from the engine area. The electric works fine at this
> time.
>
> If I shift it into N and then try to start it it works sometimes.
>
> If I shift it into N and then back into P it works sometimes,
>
> If I shift it into N and rock and roll the van for a while it may work
> if all else fails.
>
> Any idea where my weak link is here? The battery tests fine. Is there
> a sensor that detects which gear you are in allowing you only to start
> the van in P or N that could be going?
>
> Anybody seen this problem in an Automatic Vanagon before?
>
> Have a good weekend,
> Rob
> >> Stay informed about: Automatic Vanagon Must Shift to Start |
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 8:11 pm
Post subject: Re: Automatic Vanagon Must Shift to Start [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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typically the start inhibit switch is inside the car at the base of the auto
lever. Will only let the starter activate only in P or N.
wrote in message
> Well, my 91 Automatic Vanagon has a starting problem. About 65% of the
> time (and growing) I go to start her up there is no noise or cranking
> or anything from the engine area. The electric works fine at this
> time.
>
> If I shift it into N and then try to start it it works sometimes.
>
> If I shift it into N and then back into P it works sometimes,
>
> If I shift it into N and rock and roll the van for a while it may work
> if all else fails.
>
> Any idea where my weak link is here? The battery tests fine. Is there
> a sensor that detects which gear you are in allowing you only to start
> the van in P or N that could be going?
>
> Anybody seen this problem in an Automatic Vanagon before?
>
> Have a good weekend,
> Rob
> >> Stay informed about: Automatic Vanagon Must Shift to Start |
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 8:11 pm
Post subject: Re: Automatic Vanagon Must Shift to Start [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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typically the start inhibit switch is inside the car at the base of the auto
lever. Will only let the starter activate only in P or N.
wrote in message
> Well, my 91 Automatic Vanagon has a starting problem. About 65% of the
> time (and growing) I go to start her up there is no noise or cranking
> or anything from the engine area. The electric works fine at this
> time.
>
> If I shift it into N and then try to start it it works sometimes.
>
> If I shift it into N and then back into P it works sometimes,
>
> If I shift it into N and rock and roll the van for a while it may work
> if all else fails.
>
> Any idea where my weak link is here? The battery tests fine. Is there
> a sensor that detects which gear you are in allowing you only to start
> the van in P or N that could be going?
>
> Anybody seen this problem in an Automatic Vanagon before?
>
> Have a good weekend,
> Rob
> >> Stay informed about: Automatic Vanagon Must Shift to Start |
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 8:11 pm
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typically the start inhibit switch is inside the car at the base of the auto
lever. Will only let the starter activate only in P or N.
wrote in message
> Well, my 91 Automatic Vanagon has a starting problem. About 65% of the
> time (and growing) I go to start her up there is no noise or cranking
> or anything from the engine area. The electric works fine at this
> time.
>
> If I shift it into N and then try to start it it works sometimes.
>
> If I shift it into N and then back into P it works sometimes,
>
> If I shift it into N and rock and roll the van for a while it may work
> if all else fails.
>
> Any idea where my weak link is here? The battery tests fine. Is there
> a sensor that detects which gear you are in allowing you only to start
> the van in P or N that could be going?
>
> Anybody seen this problem in an Automatic Vanagon before?
>
> Have a good weekend,
> Rob
> >> Stay informed about: Automatic Vanagon Must Shift to Start |
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 8:11 pm
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typically the start inhibit switch is inside the car at the base of the auto
lever. Will only let the starter activate only in P or N.
wrote in message
> Well, my 91 Automatic Vanagon has a starting problem. About 65% of the
> time (and growing) I go to start her up there is no noise or cranking
> or anything from the engine area. The electric works fine at this
> time.
>
> If I shift it into N and then try to start it it works sometimes.
>
> If I shift it into N and then back into P it works sometimes,
>
> If I shift it into N and rock and roll the van for a while it may work
> if all else fails.
>
> Any idea where my weak link is here? The battery tests fine. Is there
> a sensor that detects which gear you are in allowing you only to start
> the van in P or N that could be going?
>
> Anybody seen this problem in an Automatic Vanagon before?
>
> Have a good weekend,
> Rob
> >> Stay informed about: Automatic Vanagon Must Shift to Start |
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(Msg. 13) Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 8:11 pm
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typically the start inhibit switch is inside the car at the base of the auto
lever. Will only let the starter activate only in P or N.
wrote in message
> Well, my 91 Automatic Vanagon has a starting problem. About 65% of the
> time (and growing) I go to start her up there is no noise or cranking
> or anything from the engine area. The electric works fine at this
> time.
>
> If I shift it into N and then try to start it it works sometimes.
>
> If I shift it into N and then back into P it works sometimes,
>
> If I shift it into N and rock and roll the van for a while it may work
> if all else fails.
>
> Any idea where my weak link is here? The battery tests fine. Is there
> a sensor that detects which gear you are in allowing you only to start
> the van in P or N that could be going?
>
> Anybody seen this problem in an Automatic Vanagon before?
>
> Have a good weekend,
> Rob
> >> Stay informed about: Automatic Vanagon Must Shift to Start |
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