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• Re: "Hitachi" starter in a Vanagon - the real scoop
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 19:33:42 +1200
  >Another benefit of the IMI starter is its higher torque. This could be >useful if your Vanagon engine has been modified from stock, and...
• Re: Ignition Switch Source & Tips
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 19 Dec 2005 14:18:24 -0500
  ...the coil on the starter solenoid is energized. The plunger then moves and does two things. One ... it moves the starter gear to mesh...
• Re: Starter Behavior
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 09:47:18 -0800
  ...Starter Behavior Mellow Yellow's starter behavior is a bit odd -- I think. When the engine (1.9L) is cold, by which I mean...
• Ultimate Starter Fix--
  Historical mailing list - UWannaDeaL2
  Mon, 12 May 2003 20:15:05 -0400
  http://www.type2.com/bartnik/relay.htm Ultimate Starter Fix-- Yes you can use a Ford generic relay 6 bucks or use a WR...
• Re: Vanagon DEAD- Starter relay- Manually Jump??? Help!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Jan 2000 21:21:26 EST
  ...That within a year, my starters began to fail again. Finally, I decided that doing it once, and right was better than doing it...
• booster/relay for 1981 auto-westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Steve Selin
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 10:22:20 -0400
  Hi, I'm trying to get a new starter in my van. BUT there's a mess of wiring rigged up to a button...
• Re: hot start relay didn't work - now what?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
  Thu, 23 Jul 1998 12:34:23 -0700
  It's probably the starter. I had a 1968 Pontiac with headers that were about 1" from the starter, after a low-speed drive...
• Re: "Ford style" starter soloniod - good for battery relay?
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 21:21:12 -0400
  >Would one of those "universal Ford style" starter soloniods work? They are >made to work at heafty battery currents, but not for long periods...
• Re: starters
  Historical mailing list - David Robertson
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 11:07:34 -0400
  ...i used a ford standard starter relay, can buy them anywhere. the amount of wire is minimal since you use your existing starter wire...
• Re: Starter woes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 25 Jan 2016 21:14:28 -0500
  Do you have cruise control and a starter relay? If so you may have a back feed problem where if you energize the starter...
• Starter Motor Sudden Failure: Normal?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:13:01 -0800
  ...In spite of some recent wiring and a low battery a while back, (charged it up, starter worked fine after that), the engine has...
• Runaway starter - 88 GL w/2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 9 Oct 2013 21:36:13 -0500
  ...I had to disconnect the battery to stop the starter. I borrowed a hammer,and a flashlight and whacked the starter - No Joy! I...
• Re: Since we've been talking starters recently on Vanagon list.....
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 9 Dec 2015 18:06:09 -0500
  When the starter cranks the engine a typical cranking speed is around 70 rpm. For the brief moment after the engine starts, you release...
• Starter related question.
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Wed, 13 Jul 2016 15:44:54 -0300
  ...2) Is there an improvement that can be made over the OEM starter? {i.e. something like a starter from a mk2 jetta i4...
• Starter hesitation
  Historical mailing list - radish150
  Tue, 2 Oct 2001 19:33:11 -0700
  ...For those of you with 85's or so with that silly "starter hesitation" problem, don't hesitate to add a relay or ford...
• Re: Runaway Starter Saga Continues
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Tue, 5 Nov 2013 11:04:27 -0800
  ...Runaway Starter Saga Continues I'm still in pursuit of getting my van running again after the runaway starter incident. Here is where I...
• Re: Wont start
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Sun, 25 Nov 2012 20:36:21 -0500
  ...if it's not cranking on the starter ... I always operate the starter with a Remote Starter Swtich .. That reduces the connections and wires...
• Starter Engages When Revving Engine
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 22:00:39 -0400
  ...Rev the engine and starter engages. Shut engine down and restarted....no problem. Pulled red/blk wire from terminal 50 on Starter Solenoid while...
• Re: Starter solenoid current
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:38:40 -0500
  ...Starter, starter solenoid, fuel pump and injectors and some other stuff, ignition coil, etc. The solenoid usually pulls ~9 amps measured but you will...
• hot starter isues
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 09:39:41 -0400
  ...is it a iffy braided wire from the solenoid into the starter body? (looked suspect) is it a old tired starter windings that don...
• Re: '82 Diesel vanagon. Starter isn't turning over.
  Historical mailing list - J.C.
  Wed, 24 Aug 2022 21:29:42 -0700
  ...Does that seem to indicate an > issue with the starter, or starter solenoid, or ground connection, or...? > > You may have seen my earlier email...
• Re: Starter hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 15 Sep 2015 09:34:06 -0700
  ...Starter hesitation Since buying it earlier this year, the starter on my 87 Westy hesitates when I turn turn the ignition to start. There...
• Re: Starter question
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Tue, 6 Jul 2021 16:52:11 -0500
  ...Move key to start, hear > clicking of starter motor > > Questions: > > 1) The Bentley shows taking the starter apart to clean commutator. Is > that recommended...
• Engine Won't Start...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Tue, 15 Mar 2005 12:39:54 -0600
  ...I pulled the wires off the starter and cleaned them up really well and pulled the starter and did the same. This was all...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon 1.9l gas - starter type ?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sun, 12 Mar 2006 01:39:24 -0500
  Larry, I went through starter problems recently. It might help to go back and read those threads---they start in mid-January. Do you...
• Re: Starter Solenoid?
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Sun, 4 May 2003 13:50:18 -0400
  ...I have the delay....sometimes not starter >kick-in on my 87 Westy. Are you guys saying it is not a starter issue, but...
• Re: Intermitent starting
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 15:26:32 -0700
  ...I dont suppose this corresponds to the engine being hot ? on my 85GL auto with an old & then a brand new Bosch starter this...
• WTB used Vanagon diesel starter
  Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:40:02 -0400
  Hi, I'm looking for a used Vanagon diesel starter. Is there one out there? Best regards.
• Starter solenoid?
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Estevez
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 09:48:11 -0400
  Does anybody know if it is possible to purchase a solenoid seperate from the starter for the 85 Vanagon? -T
• Re: Starter Motor Sudden Failure: Normal?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 14 Dec 2012 01:07:29 -0800
  ...I sure recommend a 'starter trigger' wire in the engine compartment .. ( connected to the solenoid trigger terminal and stashed in the engine compartment where...
• Re: FW: Gear Reduction Starter
  Historical mailing list - Michael Garcia
  Fri, 4 Nov 2005 10:00:28 -0500
  On Thu, 3 Nov 2005 21:00:43 -0600, Mark Magee <markbmagee@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: >Volks, >My starter on the 90 Carat has been...
• Re: Stuck starter
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 14:35:08 -0500
  ...Stuck starter Over the weekend the van wouldn't start. Traced it down to a stuck starter motor. Quick tap with a hammer and...
• Re: Ignition Switch, Battery and Starter Protection
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 18:49:18 -0500
  Keep in mind those starters where a different design than ours. They used the remote solenoid to energize the motor. The rotation of the...
• Re: Problem with Latrical starter
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Fri, 8 Sep 2017 00:16:10 -0700
  It might be worthwhile pulling the starter to have a look at the gear and the gear's shaft. If dust and/or oil...
• Re: Start problems need help on the road
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:28:25 EDT
  ...I had a similar problem for a bit and to get around it, I just attached a remote starter switch to the starter, ran...
• Re: 2nd Battery setup questions
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 12 Jan 2006 22:12:40 -0800
  ...Grounding the coil through the starter solenoid ensures that it'll ALSO wait until after the starter motor is no longer drawing from the...
• '56 Kombi Progress Update
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sun, 16 Oct 1994 19:44:56 -0700 (PDT)
  Ok, I went and traded my battery in on warranty this afternoon, and then yanked the engine to replace the starter bushing. The starter...
• Re: Bosch "premium" rebuilt starter appears to be built from non-Bosch parts!?!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 3 Jul 2017 09:47:22 -0400
  Karl Mullendore makes an aluminum adapter to put a TDI starter in. I have one for the automagic version, it's sweet. The manual...
• Re: Syncro starter removal
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 21 Dec 2010 23:43:14 -0800
  Add another 8 gauge wire from alt, to starter . Also make sure the spade connector from ign to solenoid is on there good and...
• Re: Trouble coming my way? Starter delay
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Myers
  Thu, 30 Mar 2006 12:07:29 -0500
  ...Trouble coming my way? Starter delay Hello All! Over the past few days I have noticed a troubling trend. Hop in the Vanagon, turn...
• Re: Replacing Starter on 85 Vanagon - Jackstands or Ramps ?-The bypass button.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:45:17 -0700
  ...Replacing Starter on 85 Vanagon - Jackstands or Ramps ? >> >> ---- Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote: >>> while you're in there, >>> consider installiong a starter...
• Re: 3 questions: starter/ignition switch/temp warning light
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 00:05:02 -0400
  Kevin, I have an automatic so I can't tell you about the starter motor busing. The Bosch WR-1 relay can help with...
• Re: Starter Power Question
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 10 Jun 2014 15:42:17 -0600
  Oooops ~ Yup ~ I left that connection OverLooked ~ That is Possibly the more Likely explanation ~ If it is not connected to the Starter, I sure...
• Thank you - Starter
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 23:59:46 -0400
  A big thank you to all those that helped me with my starter problem over the past few days. With the help from the...
• Re: Wont start
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 25 Nov 2012 16:03:16 -0800
  ...it's also a very handy spot to connect your Remote Starter Switch too .. like for checking compression, testing the starter in situ, etc...
• Installing adapter for TDI Starter on Auto trans Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 15 Apr 2012 13:29:47 -0700
  It's been a bit of an ordeal getting the correct starter for the adapter because I had two vendors sell me the wrong...
• Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 2 Jul 2014 15:55:01 -1000
  ...Engine started, disconnected wire. > Engine ran, but starter did not disengage. > > Tried it again. Starter did not disengage when I > disconnected the starter wire...
• Re: Replacing Starter on 85 Vanagon - Jackstands or Ramps ?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:47:36 -0500
  ---- Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote: > > while you're in there, > consider installiong a starter trigger cheater wire to hide in the > engine...
• Re: Short in the starter circuit somewhere.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 11:07:02 -0500
  ...If this activates the starter, your problem may be solved by using the "hard start" or "hot start" relay. Check the archives. Larry A...
• 85 Starter Woes
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 21:42:00 -0600
  ...The solenoid had rusted to the point that it shorted out and engaged the starter at 35 mph -- hence the screeching noise. The starter...
• Re: Replacing Starter on 85 Vanagon - Jackstands or Ramps ?-The bypass button.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:22:44 -0500
  Speaking os starters ... When the time comes to replace mine on my 85 (with Boston Bob 2.1) I should upgrade to an 86...
• Re: Starter/relay/switch problem fixed
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:51:03 -0700
  ...Starter/relay/switch problem fixed | |you are supposed to rig a hammer on a pivot near the starter, |and a strong cord going forward...
• Looking for starter bolt for 87, 4 speed tranny
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Wed, 2 Apr 2003 11:58:12 -0500
  I am in desparate need for the top bolt that connects the starter (manual tranny) to the bell housing. It is the one that...
• Re: relay starter solenoid fix=brake warning light!?!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 27 May 2003 23:54:14 -0400
  ...Mike '84 GL 7 pass '85 GL Westy > I recently did the "piggy back relay on the starter solenoid fix" to > cure my starter...
• Re: Starter hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 15 Sep 2015 09:37:26 -0700
  yes... the gear reduction starter is very good... I have it on my van combined with the hard start relay.
• Bosch part no for Vanagon diesel starter
  Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 16:29:11 -0400
  Hi, I'm looking for the Bosch part number for the Vanagon diesel starter. Best regards.
• Looking for a diesel starter
  Historical mailing list - Gilles Turmel
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 22:21:59 -0400
  Hi, Does anyone has a Vanagon diesel starter for sale ? VW part no 068911023DX. Best regards. Gilles Turmel
• champion starter
  Historical mailing list - Mike Griffiths
  Sat, 8 Sep 2007 12:15:05 -0400
  Are these starters any good? They are available at CDN Tire with 3 yrs warranty and only 10$ core charge Mike
• Re: starters-used vs. cheap rebuilt vs. Bosch rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 10 Feb 2008 17:09:39 -0500
  Before you change out the starter ... at least try this: Even if it doesn't do the trick ... a new starter will like you...
• Re: '84 1.9L engine -- no start on cold mornings -- starts fine late morning
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 13 Jan 2016 20:19:12 -1000
  hard for me to understand why many people do not, in a case like this, immediately connect a Remote Starter Switch to the solenoid...