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• Re: HELP! '81 cratered on the way to work this morning... UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 17:28:56 EST
  ...If the ignition switch is sending power to the starter, then the solenoid will be engaged and the starter motor will flip out and...
• Re: Starter question
  Historical mailing list - Theodore Hoekman
  Tue, 6 Jul 2021 18:24:21 -0400
  This sounds like a problem I had with my bay window van, the long path to the starter solenoid didn’t leave enough voltage...
• Re: Starter/relay/switch problem fixed
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 24 Jul 2012 09:48:55 -0500
  ...My locally rebuilt starter works great, and cost me $95 including a new starter solenoid. John On 7/24/2012 9:26 AM, David...
• Re: '80 starter fails until you knock it [known vanagon problem]
  Historical mailing list - Russell, William
  Mon, 27 May 2002 22:33:54 -0400
  ...My starter turns the engine over but the engine will just not catch. Does your starter turn over or do you have to hit...
• GoWesty Starter Install Questions
  Historical mailing list - moondog
  Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:15:36 -0400
  I haven't received the starter yet, but I'm confused about the limited instructions and I've found so far. What's that...
• Re: Vanagon Starter relay kit
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Tue, 8 Dec 2015 18:44:54 -0800
  Jeff, I completely agree with you about fixing things correctly, no doubt! However, a proper starter relay does more than mask other problems. It...
• FW: Gear Reduction Starter
  Historical mailing list - Mark Magee
  Thu, 3 Nov 2005 21:00:43 -0600
  Volks, My starter on the 90 Carat has been turning slower as of late, such that if the van isn�t driven for 10...
• Installing Starter
  Historical mailing list - Robie Pierce
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 10:18:13 -0400
  Anyone had trouble installing a starter in a 91 Wolfie automatic ? Got a 1990 starter used. Mechanic said would not fit. Heard they sometimes...
• New, better starter option for conversions, especially diesels
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:10:38 -0400
  ...This is a gear-drive starter that has more right to be called 'Hi Torque' that the crap-tacular IMI. The TDI starter is...
• Got new starter - strange connections
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Oct 1996 09:05:55 -0400
  Well, after various starter problems and not being able to find a problem with any bad connections, I decided to check out new starters...
• Re: starter solenoid heads south
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 17 May 2002 08:42:05 -0700
  Gary, the starter came with the solenoid attached. I hope to god I can just replace the solenoid. I bench tested it again this...
• Starter Trade
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 22:03:55 -0500
  I need to trade a good Aircooled 2000cc Automatic Transmission Starter for a starter for a Aircooled 2000cc Manual transmission starter. Anybody out there...
• Re: starter
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 5 Nov 2018 10:44:50 -0500
  > I see that online vendors offer several different starters, at widely > varying prices. There are rebuilt original starters (least pricey, from > Bus Depot), gear...
• faulty starter wiring
  Historical mailing list - James Ruch
  Mon, 1 May 2000 10:46:36 PDT
  The cause of all my starter woes in Chicago, apparently, was the idiot switch in the gear selector mechanism (auto trans). I have bypassed...
• Starter Amplifier Question? 2nd request
  Historical mailing list - Danrich
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 09:25:04 -1000
  letter 2 Aloha I was on the list years back and have come back with an issue with my starter. I read some of...
• Starter Amplifier Question? 3rd request
  Historical mailing list - Danrich
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 10:18:03 -1000
  letter 3 Aloha I was on the list years back and have come back with an issue with my starter. I read some of...
• Re: New Starter Stopped Working requires the RI wizard
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 12:05:04 -0500
  In your original post you said that the starter, "stopped working." What happens when you turn the key? Does it crank even a little...
• Re: Starter review 4 years later
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:36:49 -0400
  ...Sounds like I have two good options for a back up starter. Though tempted to keep one in my shop I’ll probably for...
• Re: Starter, Pilot Bearing
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Apr 1997 18:51:28
  >The starter seems weak while cranking. It is getting worse. >Lately, it not even cranking fast enough to start the engine. I've checked...
• Re: Is it or isn't it starter woes
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 1 Jan 2005 20:16:11 -0700
  On 1/1/05 6:46 PM, "cHRIS sNYDER" <Vanagonwb@WMCONNECT.COM> wrote: > I have a weird problem with my starter, see what you...
• Re: hot starter isues
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 10:11:19 -0500
  Take the starter off. Clean the starter solenoid. Clean the trash that has collected around your brushes inside your starter. Try to examine the...
• Re: Vanagon Starter relay kit
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 9 Dec 2015 21:14:24 -1000
  ...Keeping that load off of the starter switch makes them last a LOT longer. In other words, you are protecting the starter switch by...
• First follow-up - RE: Battery/Starter/Wiring issue 1985 Westy w/ 2.1L & 4sp
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:01:58 -0700
  Dropped in at mechanic's to check sluggish starter: . Recently (within last year) rebuilt starter drawing 300A when hot, cold unknown yet. . Battery at...
• Re: Starter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 20 Mar 2011 08:51:15 -0400
  The sympton you describe can also be caused by a lack of current available to the starter. Maybe that ground wire is bad. On...
• Re: Is it or isn't it starter woes
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 1 Jan 2005 21:13:26 -0600
  ...Next up might be the starter bushing in the bellhousing.. These need a dab of grease when the starter is out. If it is...
• Re: Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:41:33 -0400
  James, It is unlikely your starter is bad in my opinion. Problem may be poor connection and old age of wiring in your van...
• Re: [WetWesties] Help! Stuck in the middle of nowhere!
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Thu, 30 Jul 2015 10:20:34 -0400
  If this is a manual transmission then the starter bushing could have completely failed and worn through. The starter would have to be removed...
• Re: "Hitachi" starter in a Vanagon - the real scoop
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 21:06:22 -0600
  I have used the IMI101 starter on bugs (with high compression 1915 engines that I built) for many years. Never a problem. I am...
• NEW hi-power starter for your engine conversions, automatic and manual!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 22 Oct 2008 22:07:23 -0400
  ...No longer will you worry what starter to use that will be capable of cranking over your conversion-this stock TDI Jetta/Passat starter...
• Starter Problems
  Historical mailing list - Wrenold Williams
  Sun, 2 Oct 2016 11:19:44 -0400
  1984 Vanagon Westfalia 1.9 liter motor Manual transmission New Ignition Switch Battery 12.81 volts sitting Bosch Reconditioned Startrer New Starter Bushing Cleaned...
• Starter survey
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Tue, 1 Oct 2013 22:19:18 -0400
  Anyone running an IMI-104 starter or a TDI starter with adapter on their Vanagon? Wondering how it went on install, reliability, etc. Thanks...
• Re: Replacing the starter on my 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 21 Jan 2017 16:59:41 -0800
  ...Replacing the starter on my 87 Westy I have a starter from LActical … the starter itself is made by World Power Systems (model 1755N...
• Re: Starter Wires 91 Automatic
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sat, 5 May 2007 21:12:32 -0400
  Well, I got the starter installed today, and WOW this thing really spins. The wiring was simple; I took the two leads and made...
• Re: New Starter - Works, but no start
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 04:21:44 -0700
  If this happened right when the starter was changed then he probably left a wire off the starter. The fuel injection gets power from...
• Re: ? on syncro starter
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 24 May 1998 13:27:20 -0100
  > I recieved my starter from the bus depot a week ago > and am going to have it put in this thurs. While I was...
• Re: Starter hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 20:12:03 -0400
  Did your old starter do the same thing? My starter is a bit lazy. What a lot of volks have mentioned is that you...
• Re: Starter Solenoid?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 3 May 2003 22:28:07 -0400
  It could also be the starter bushing. Check the voltage to the solenoid coil at the solenoid. If 10 volt or better, the wiring...
• Starter whizzing
  Historical mailing list - Will Morris
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 18:39:53 -0400
  Hi all, I finally finished putting a rebuilt Bosch starter into my 87 Syncro. Replaced the bushing as well. Oiled the bushing like they...
• Re: First follow-up - RE: Battery/Starter/Wiring issue 1985 Westy w/ 2.1L & 4sp
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:29:32 -0400
  Low battery voltage while cranking will cause starter to both slow down and draw more current. The 85's and earlier have a smaller...
• Starter won't engage ring gear when sit for a while
  Historical mailing list - William Greenamyer
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 06:59:20 -0400
  ...The starter works but it acts like there is a flat spot on the ring gear or the starter gear is hitting the ring...
• Starter Woes
  Historical mailing list - WILLIAM WITZ
  Sun, 31 Dec 2017 23:54:31 +0000
  ...As I was getting ready to remove the old starter I note that the stud on the starter solenoid is loose. Ah Ha I...
• Starter problem
  Historical mailing list - William Greenamyer
  Sun, 20 Nov 2005 18:28:52 -0500
  ...I get the starter motor and no engaging the flywheel. Checked the old starter off another battery and sure enough, everything still works. Got...
• Re: starter
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 30 Oct 2018 14:30:59 -0400
  Karl, my point was not that all Chinese starters are bad. I didn't say anything like that. What I am saying is just...
• Re: Subject: Starter Help!
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:53:11 -0500
  ...The last thing I > added was an extra ground from the bottom nut on the starter to the negative > post of the battery and...
• Re: Starter Relay Upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Sat, 11 Jul 1998 02:56:28 -0500
  ...Al lthe wiring is back on the starter itself. You add a starter solenoid from a ford and wire according to directins. Dimwitted Mose...
• Re: Slow Start - now Won't Start (L)
  Historical mailing list - John Branstrom
  Fri, 17 Mar 2000 06:15:38 EST
  Gregg I had this problem and after pulling the new (rebuilt) starter that I installed and taking it back to be tested at the...
• starter soleniod
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Jun 1995 12:12:46 EDT
  I have a 6V starter and have determined that the solenoid is starting to go (i.e., its not the starter). A quick check...
• '85 Starter Upgrade Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 09:33:40 -0400
  Can I put the later ('86+) starter in my '85? Is it a bolt in? I think the wiring would need to be upgraded...
• Re: Trying to understand starter stuff adding a relay-Another thought!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Dec 2014 08:45:14 -0500
  For those with Westfalia campers be aware the refrigerator relay may be tied into the starter solenoid circuit. The ground for the relay goes...
• Re: Starter for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 16 Oct 2020 17:06:32 -0500
  ...Replacing a starter on a Syncro and the starter was = > in the way of putting back the vacuum actuator for the diff lock. Got...
• RE: '71 Ignition Problems
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Thu, 6 Jun 1996 09:42:43 -0500 (CDT)
  On Wed, 5 Jun 1996, Eric Rainey wrote: > Also, check the wire from the fuse box to the starter, and the connection > at the...
• Battery/Starter/Wiring issue 1985 Westy w/ 2.1L & 4sp
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 28 Aug 2011 21:18:02 -0700
  ...Starter issue - I've replaced the battery to starter wire and the the alternator to starter wire with 2ga. The starter was recently rebuilt...
• Re: unusual problem
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 3 Dec 2000 03:57:32 -0800
  The starter solenoid has a switch inside it that provides voltage to the motor. The key switch only provides voltage to the solenoid section...
• GoWesty's Gear Reduction Starter
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Thu, 17 Nov 2011 07:01:21 -0800
  GoWesty announced a new gear reduction starter: http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=23526 Stick shift model coming soon, they say...
• Re: Starter Relay on Syncro 86
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:04:49 -0400
  Why do you think you have one? The key operates the starter solenoid directly unless someone added a relay. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: ok.. last time for 84 auto trans into an 89 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 23 Mar 2004 20:22:00 -0600
  ...my starter went bad today.. and when ordering.. i asked > if there is a difference in part number for and 84 auto trans starter...
• Re: Intermittent Starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 22:57:03 -0600
  Larry, Not always true--- New starter, New ignition switch, New neutral safety switch, New wire to starter solenoid from neutral safety switch,twice the...
• Re: Intermittent Starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 22:57:03 -0600
  Larry, Not always true--- New starter, New ignition switch, New neutral safety switch, New wire to starter solenoid from neutral safety switch,twice the...
• Re: Syncro Starter question
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 17 May 1999 14:32:53 -0400
  ...list only one starter. I was told that at some point around '86 they stopped selling two starter #'s and PRESUMABLY began listing one...
• Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 25 Jan 2017 02:50:29 -0500
  On Sat, 21 Jan 2017 22:43:09 +0000, Keith Hughes <keithahughes@YAHOO.COM> wrote: >I've been running their starter for 3+ years...