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• Re: WAS: Starter Motor... Failure: NOW: 50 Circuit Weirdness. ECU Related?
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Sat, 15 Dec 2012 16:38:40 -0500
  ...If it doesn't, short from the starter batt positive terminal to the starter motor lead (bottom of the solenoid) to check if the...
• Re: Starter Removal 2WD and AT
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 4 Nov 2010 18:42:00 -0500
  ...What is involved in refurbishing the old starter? Should I try to keep a spare or just return it for my core deposit? If...
• Re: VANAGON digest 504
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Drahzal
  Fri, 23 Jun 1995 14:00:32 -0500 (EDT)
  ...The starter selenoid was shot, so I brought it into the shop to fix. They replaced the starter, and charged me the fair _retail...
• Re: starters-used vs. cheap rebuilt vs. Bosch rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:58:46 -0500
  ...A certain supplier (GW) sells a new "high > torque" starter. I installed one on a customer's van last > year because he had already...
• RE: RE[2]: BUM STARTING FUN FOR A WHILE BUT...
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 06 Sep 1995 17:19:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Well, the starter motor was probably smoking too by then. >Also, make sure that your starter switch wire is actually connected to >the <VW...
• Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Fri, 12 Aug 2011 09:38:02 -0700
  Here are some more starter observations. I pulled apart and compared the two different types currently available for our Diesel vanagon. As Neil, Bryan...
• Re: Diesel Vanagon Starter ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Thu, 5 May 2016 12:10:33 -1000
  the diesel starter uses a bushing mounted in the nose of the starter itself. There should be no movement of this bushing in the...
• Trying to re-fix my starter
  Historical mailing list - Nitaino
  Fri, 17 Jul 1998 09:55:26 -0400
  Well after attempting to replace the starter relay myself, I have completely given up on fixing the infamous starting bug. Now, I would like...
• Re: Starter problems
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 12:50:11 -0800
  ...Starter problems List Members~~ I turn over the key and get a click or moan from the starter motor (BTW it's not the...
• Re: [T2] help with starter relay? (odd, see pics)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 23:11:08 -0600
  ...Since it appears that the primary problem is power TO your starter, and that is through the broken relay, get the new relay, slap...
• Re: Starter/relay/switch problem fixed
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:36:35 -0600
  Good Idea!! I see a new starter in the near future after a rew rear main seal and tranny work!! Velma 82diesel 1.6...
• starter dead? 88 GL Auto
  Historical mailing list - Bobby Brown
  Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:12:32 -0500
  ...Went to crank it up and no nothing from starter. I've got lights, radio, etc. Battery says 12.7v. I can hear the...
• Re: Starter repair:replace wire to solenoid
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Jun 1996 13:06:26 -0400
  I had problems with my starter solenoid. My fix was to wire a second starter switch on the dashboard. So you can run a...
• Re: Remote starter button how to hook-up vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Sat, 16 Nov 1996 19:03:06 -0500 (EST)
  ...Roberts wrote: > Still another question, I need to me able to turn the motor over using the > a starter button on the vanagon. > Charles...
• Help... Won't Start!
  Historical mailing list - Holm
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 15:06:26 -0600
  ...If you can, you may want to push start it and then re-try the starter when you get to your destination -- sometimes starters...
• Need Brushes for Alternator and Starter
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 6 Sep 2001 06:48:33 -0500
  I need some brush sets for my alternator and starter on an 83 2000cc Vanagon with a 65 AMP Alternator and an also some...
• Re: starter spins, doesn't engage?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Mon, 30 May 2005 09:04:55 -0400
  Jeff, Did you replace the starter bushing also? The rebuilt starter I purchased last week included a new bushing and a note stating ;" Warrenty...
• starter removal 1986 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 10:31:46 -0400
  Hi, I am having trouble removing the top bolt on the starter of my 1986 2.1L. After reading the archives it seems there...
• Re: women and standard gearbox
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 16:45:28 -0800
  ...We went through several starters in short order until we >> figured out >> the problem. Haven't needed a starter since. >> Anthony
• Re: starter problem
  Historical mailing list - William Greenamyer
  Thu, 8 May 2008 17:09:01 -0400
  ...Sure enough, when it warmed up, the starter engaged the ring gear. Thus I am guessing the solenoid. I have two rebuilt starters that...
• Re: Starter Gone?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 23 Oct 2010 12:19:37 -0700
  When I first went through this (slow starter eventually stopped altogether, on my auto; I don't remember what you have) I pulled the...
• Re: [Fwd: starter/ignition weird]
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 13 Jan 2001 12:21:02 -0600
  ...On my 82 > > Westy I installed the relay out of habit but noticed that the starter/ign > > wire seemed larger (8g vs 10g) than...
• Re: Is something killing my starters?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 26 Jun 2016 13:35:09 -0700
  if you're planning on buying a new starter regardless, would suggest a new reduction type and starting with that only. Neil. On 6...
• Re: Slow starting when hot
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 May 1997 06:03:41 -0400
  ...I don't know if the Vanagons starter motor is a two part device where you replace the starter and solenoid separatly or not...
• Re: Stuck starter
  Historical mailing list - Lastfogel, Darren
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 14:42:21 -0400
  ...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: Dead (almost) in the garage
  Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
  Sat, 27 Aug 2011 09:18:17 -0400
  ...when you turn the key do you hear a click from the starter (no continue with the next steps) 2. check the main power...
• starter problems
  Historical mailing list - Seastoner
  Wed, 26 Mar 1997 13:16:42 +0000
  ...and the starter/solenoid {apparently the solenoid would cost more to replace than the entire starter/solenoid combination}...no luck...the starter appears to...
• Re: HELP! '81 cratered on the way to work this morning...
  Historical mailing list - ok artguy
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 13:19:40 -0600
  ...Is it also possible that a short under the dash blew the starter solenoid? How else could the stuff in the cockpit (CDplayer cutting...
• Re: FIXED? (and, advice needed...)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 22 Jan 2006 16:29:18 -0800
  ...The charging current then goes from the starter to the battery over the main heavy black wire that also powers the starter during cranking...
• Ongoing "Honk" as diesel style starter engages
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 8 Jan 2014 11:22:08 -0800
  I have an ABA VW gas inline motor in my 84 van, turning a 5sp tranny...with a diesel bellhousing and starter. Been running...
• Re: Intermintant No Start
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 17 Mar 2007 21:05:26 -0400
  ...It started off a couple months ago like the starter > was going so I replaced it with one of the gowesty gear reduction > starters...
• Re: Starter for 1981 automatic: questions
  Historical mailing list - Michael aka ECHO
  Sun, 16 Jun 2002 19:26:23 -0700
  Hello, Yeah i went through this when I got my re-built starter through work. Found out there were different ones made. BTW, taht...
• Re: Ignition Switch Source & Tips
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Mon, 19 Dec 2005 21:52:08 -0600
  ...Put the same make of starter back in. > > The "grinding" sound is like when you hit the starter and it is already > running. It...
• Re: Vanagon Starter relay kit
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Wed, 9 Dec 2015 11:20:12 -0600
  ...I've worked on 100's of Vanagons > >> over the years and have never needed, or even contemplated > >> installing a starter relay. > >> > >> - Got good...
• Starting to worry
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Stout
  Thu, 27 Jul 95 17:48:31 PDT
  A few days ago I put in a new starter for my 65 bus and it started just great. Then yesterday I tried to...
• Re: Uncooperative Starter
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 14:30:49 -0600
  On Mon, 12 Jul 1999, Brad Anderson wrote: > This weekend, on three seperate occasions, my starter wouldn't do its thing > when I turned...
• Re: [Syncro] Starter removal/replacement syncro w/ Tiico
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Sun, 14 Apr 2002 15:56:38 -0400
  Well, its not so easy to replace the starter. I'm not sure what the Bently says, but I can't imagine doing it...
• Hard start, added a ground wire
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 19 Jun 2021 19:48:18 -0700
  My second Subaru conversion was an '84 with the small VW starter that came with the 1.9. I was cheap and used that...
• Re: New Starter Cost with Install
  Historical mailing list - Larry Montgomery
  Mon, 31 Jul 1995 16:42:09 -0700 (PDT)
  On Mon, 31 Jul 1995, Joseph Chanin wrote: > I just had to have a new starter put in on my 76 westy. It is...
• Re: Electrical puzzle
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 14 Jun 2018 18:50:52 -0400
  ...This works fine with a stock starter setup but can >> conflict when the starter setup is modified. So moving 1 wire up front >> will...
• Starter Relais?
  Historical mailing list - Tobias Gogolin
  Wed, 7 Dec 2011 19:44:37 -0800
  Sometimes I try to start and it doesn't make it and even though i turn the key back the starter keeps on turning...
• FS Transmission, starter, +trinkets $35
  Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
  Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:55:57 -0700
  Used transmission from my 90 - 4sp. � Known good starter for above � Heidelburg radio,� new brake pads, some misc parts. � Chris C
• Starter wanted
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Bryson
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 16:13:02 -0700
  Hi folks, I am looking for a used starter for '86-91 Vanagon. This is the gear drive version. Patrick Phoenix, AZ [text/html]
• Re: Update on starter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 2 Apr 2011 12:55:59 -0700
  re I don't know of any vehicles that have a separately-removable starter ring gear on the flywheel or torque converter. on the...
• Re: starter bushing question
  Historical mailing list - vanagon
  Mon, 8 Mar 2004 21:15:29 -0800
  There is a tool we used to sell, very cheap that opens up inside the bushing and has a cross plate over the starter...
• Re: Vanagon Starter relay kit
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 9 Dec 2015 12:18:14 -0800
  Almost every ignition switch I've replaced was due to it not delivering power to the FI, the starter always cranked just fine, but...
• Re: lazy starter
  Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
  Wed, 4 Jul 2001 20:28:51 -0400
  ...This is a feedback I received from a list member. *************** You've just described a starter going bad. If the insulation in the field...
• Re: Bosch "premium" rebuilt starter appears to be built from non-Bosch parts!?!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 30 Jun 2017 23:43:10 -0500
  ...Bosch "premium" rebuilt starter appears to be built from non-Bosch parts!?! Having had bad experience with some aftermarket SR28X starters, I bought a...
• Re: Starter/relay/switch problem
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 23 Jul 2012 18:05:39 -0500
  ...I'm short and round with short arms and trying to hook up a remote start switch to the starter solenoid is a royal...
• HELP, starter question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Pedersen
  Sat, 13 Dec 2003 14:20:15 -0800
  Hello All, I was going to use Gary Shae's starter solenoid rebuilding procedure, since the starter on my 88 automatic seemed fine but...
• Re: starters-used vs. cheap rebuilt vs. Bosch rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sun, 10 Feb 2008 15:07:02 -0800
  >I am trying to choose between a used starter for about $55, a cheap AutoZone starter for $90 and free shipping or a Bosch...
• Re: Starter/relay/switch problem fixed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 24 Jul 2012 18:54:29 -0700
  ...if it applies, attend to starter bushing in the bell housing too. On 7/24/2012 4:10 PM, Mike S wrote: > On 7...
• electrical problem
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 21 May 1994 00:00:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Lee, You checked many items, but never seemed to suspect the starter. I had a slow cranking bus twice. It was the starter. What...
• Sticky diesel starter motor
  Historical mailing list - Aled
  Tue, 16 Oct 2001 17:06:58 +0100
  I've an '86 1.6D HighTop Transporter (UK) and today the starter won't turn on the first twist of the key, following...
• Re: WAS: Starter Motor... Failure: NOW: 50 Circuit Weirdness. ECU Related?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 15 Dec 2012 12:20:53 -0800
  ...turn key to crank starter, starter won't turn, but the brake > " ! " light goes on, parking brake is OFF. (released) > > I had recently swapped...
• Re: non-starting vanagon
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 14:23:28 -0800
  ...A big wire goes from the battery to the starter, then the wire in question goes from the starter to the alternator, then a...
• Starter Problems sorted
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 1 Sep 2001 13:26:42 -0500
  Here's something interesting that came up on the type 2 list, explaining starter maintenence, and problem prevention. Strange, it doesn't mention anything...
• Starter adaptor project update, and a question for those using adaptor plates
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 11:27:56 -0400
  The starter adaptors I wrote about two months ago are finally being produced by a machine shop; it took a little longer than anticipated...
• Re: Starting problems...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 1 Jan 2003 08:26:33 -0500
  This can be caused by bad solenoid contacts, sticking solenoid, or bad brushes/commutator on the starter motor itself. A bad bushing in the...
• Re: Can't start
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 15:13:15 -0600
  ...Battery is low, starter tries but can't turn over. Charge battery all good. Starter won't engage, it clicks but the spline doesn...