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• Re: NO Relay, what to do?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 8 Jul 2005 19:29:07 -0700
  ...The ones I use look like a metal cased Ford starter solenoid (but they're not). For starters, this is a fairly decent discussion...
• Re: won't start
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 11 Nov 2012 20:20:48 -0600
  ...ignition switch contacts poor solenoid gummed up poor contact in the circuit somewhere poor contact within the starter providing poor ground for solenoid Possible...
• Re: Large Wire from Battery to Starter
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 5 Apr 2000 12:01:17 -0700
  ...Jay L Snyder wrote: > > Does the large wire that runs from the battery to the starter have a fusible > link built into it, or...
• Re: Tricky starting.
  Historical mailing list - Todd N. Sabin
  Wed, 14 May 2008 19:31:39 -0700
  Hey Craig, Thanks for the advice on the exhaust! In regards to your starter, you could have a "dead-spot". when you turn-off...
• Re: Mostly successful manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:31:05 -0700
  if there was no starter bushing in the bell housing...... you'd know it. without that part the starter teeth could easily strip or...
• Re: Starter sings
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 23 Oct 2010 14:47:33 -0700
  ...let the spring kick it back to the running position, the starter > (apparently while dis-engaging but not sure) give off the > whhhhiiinnnnngggnnnnnn sound...
• Re: Starter removal
  Historical mailing list - t
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 18:22:03 -0700
  ...tim o'brien John Lauterbach wrote: > > Are there any good ways to remove the starter from an '84 with 1.9L engine > and auto...
• Re: Trip Contingencies
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:07:36 -0700
  ...and a known good used starter - with an auto trans you won't be push starting if the starter happens to give out..... though...
• Re: Mechanics just dont listen!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 10 Jun 1998 15:35:45 -0400
  ...Then he tried > to tell me that Mikes Starter is set up differently.....I dont believe that VW > changed the placeing of the starter...
• Re: Help -Stranded & need advice...
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sun, 26 Sep 1999 12:06:13 EDT
  Getting under the vehicle and engaging the starter is very dangerous in my opinion. The solenoid can be activated "remotely" by removing the wire...
• Re: Buying my first VW
  Historical mailing list - Joel
  Sun, 25 Aug 2002 21:07:08 -0500
  ...That problem has been solved and the starter is sitting > > with my > > toolbox waiting to go. Now I've got some detail questions > > hopefully...
• Re: starter motor remaining on?
  Historical mailing list - Jimt Thomson
  Sun, 15 May 2005 05:51:06 -0600
  ...This compounds my theory that the starter is "busy" or > that some crucial relay is locked in an unpleasant manner. > > * Today, it did not...
• Re: Suddenly nothing
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 23 Jul 2012 09:41:22 -0700
  I think the point Dennis was making is that during starting the starter gear engages with gear teeth that are on the flex plate...
• Bosch starter relay numbers
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Oct 94 09:34:04 MDT
  ...85 - solenoid wires from ignition 86 - GROUND (-) 87 - BATTERY (+) 30 - Starter solenoid Check the diagram on the side of the relay for more info...
• Re: Small rebuilder parts (vendor input)
  Historical mailing list - Paul & Becky Oliver
  Mon, 6 Sep 2004 13:04:00 -0500
  ...http://www.aceelectric.com/PDF/S/Bosch.pdf for starter burshes, they also have alternator parts. Paul ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eric Zeno" <vw4x4@FYI...
• Re: What Specific Model Optima Auxiliary Battery Should I Buy? Any Comments on the Hella Kit?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 29 Sep 2000 11:07:03 -0700
  ...if it's direct from the starter battery that would be a much shorter route than the stock route via the main fuse panel...
• fridge relay nightmare !
  Historical mailing list - Christophe Guilbert
  Sun, 2 Aug 2015 15:46:26 -0700
  ...For that I am re-purposing the fridge relay which protect the electronics when the starter kick in. I spent hours trying to understand...
• Re: HELP QUICK! NOT STARTING
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 16:52:32 -0800
  Sounds from the description to be a starter-related problem (as opposed to being related to your other fuel/air/ignition problems) When you...
• Re: Where's the other end of my broken ground strap?
  Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
  Sun, 26 Mar 2017 15:11:21 -0400
  ...to Crank the Starter ~ But ~ The More Good >> Grounds the Better ~ I Like to Add >> >> a Ground Strap from a Starter Motor Mounting Bolt...
• Starter click, no cranking
  Historical mailing list - Johan Nyberg
  Sat, 31 Oct 1998 08:48:33 +0100
  ...If the solenoid were bad, it wouldn't click, right? So probably it is the starter, My guess is that the brushes finally have...
• Re: Syncro TDI installation question...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 3 Dec 2001 11:23:36 -0800
  ...The stock diesel starter is rated at around 2.3hp. The stock 1.6 diesel engine has a 23:1 compression ratio. Would seem...
• Re: snow!!
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 23 Dec 2004 17:28:45 -0700
  ...Nothing like cold weather to bring out some short comings in the starter circuit. I have a newer type starter on the shelf (as...
• Re: Starter solenoid current
  Historical mailing list - William Greenamyer
  Thu, 29 Jan 2009 09:31:37 -0500
  ...This additional line resistance is enough to keep the solenoid from fulling pulling in and thus the starter gear does not engage the ring...
• Re: Vanagon/Subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 20:52:23 -0400
  ...5000 miles since rebuild)) >> Vanagon Tranny (from my '88 GL) with late DIESEL diesel starter conversion? >> No more failed rebuilt Bosch starters! >> >> >> >> John R >>
• Starter bolt at top of engine- solution found
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 9 Feb 2002 18:51:38 -0800
  ...Any thoughts (anyone) about whether or not my little drop of oil on the bottom of the starter came from that loose bolt area...
• Re: rasumfrasum Starter bolt!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Dixon
  Sun, 30 May 2004 19:40:12 EDT
  ...Follow the bolt from the starter thru your tranny to your motor -- it's about 6 inches long and is held on with a...
• Re: List posts fix for unreadable content was: Starter post
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Tue, 28 Jan 2020 10:45:21 -0800
  I only read online unless someone copies me in a response.
• Re: Replacing Starter on 85 Vanagon - Jackstands or Ramps ?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:45:10 -0700
  Darthdoka says to Westyvan Skylighter: Look... I am your "male parent". ;-) BenT
• Re: Starter removal help needed
  Historical mailing list - Ed Sato
  Sun, 30 Dec 2001 22:33:58 -1000
  I think it is a nut that can be reached from the engine compartment. Aloha, Ed
• Re: 85gl gas leak near starter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 31 Jan 2009 17:16:26 -0800
  Where a fuel hose is crimp-clamed onto the plastic firewall fuel fitting ..........on the forward side, the starter ( non-engine ) side of the...
• lawsuits and parts...
  Historical mailing list - John F. Gladu
  Thu, 24 May 2001 23:11:41 -0500
  ...I just replaced the starter in my '90. I paid roughly $140 for a PPR rebuild of a Bosch starter (plus core charge). I...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Firstname Lastname
  Fri, 25 Jun 2004 12:41:13 -0400
  ...text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Hey All, Just wanted to let everyone know that I did indeed get my starter issue straightened out...
• Re: Dead battery or other problem?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Wed, 14 Jan 2004 12:57:42 -0500
  ...The import FLAPS couldn�t get a solenoid so I replaced the entire starter & solenoid. On my return trip (w/ new starter) it failed...
• Re: Starter issues
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 18:50:54 -0700
  ...The starter isn't cheap so I > hesitate to simply replace it, but it is original to the bus with 200k on > the clock...
• Broke down last night... engine heat killing the starter?
  Historical mailing list - ok artguy
  Mon, 11 Nov 2002 13:34:36 -0600
  ...The battery was good, heard the fuel pump kick in, but absolutely no juice to the starter. After some kind souls stopped to help...
• Re: Overhead Westy light
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 21:24:44 -0700
  Ok, it sounds like nothing is still connected to the starting battery except a main cable to the starter and a cable to the...
• Re: Anyone have a spare automatic starter?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 5 Oct 2011 07:07:19 -0400
  ...It needs a starter. I obviously have no interest in buying a > > >> rebuilt one for this project, as it may end up being a...
• 83 Syncro Turbo Diesel Project- progress report, long
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 18 Jun 2002 21:08:41 -0700
  ...Also the 4 cylinder diesels have issues with the starter motor. The stock 50 degree diesel Vanagon mounting position places the starter where it...
• drive on the starter -
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 5 Nov 2014 16:24:17 -0800
  Dear Vanagonianiters for those who are not yet grasping the concept - Driving on the starter is the code for early experimental electric vehicles - They...
• Re: That's it, I've had it. (Driving with brake on)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 5 Jul 2010 12:44:11 -0400
  ...operate the backing-down lights and allow the 50 signal from start switch to starter to reach the starter only if the handle is...
• stupid starte mistake!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Oct 1995 16:51:25 -0400 (EDT)
  Yesterday will replacing my starter on my 86 vanagon I made a really stupid mistake. I was inserting the small brash bushing that was...
• Vanagon Starting Problems
  Historical mailing list - Dyen Fred D.
  Sun, 25 May 1997 11:02:31 -0800 (AKDT)
  ...Would not crank with the ignition key until a crawled under the van and momentarily connected a jumper wire from the starter solenoid connection...
• electrical troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Ellringer
  Thu, 31 Jul 2003 12:25:03 -0500
  ...There is power to other accesories, and a cable attached right to the starter produces start. QUESTION: What is the recommended fix for this...
• Re: Weird Tiico starting problem -- please Help!
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sat, 13 Nov 2004 04:07:03 -0500
  ...Mon, 8 Nov 2004 13:27:45 -0500 >> >>Hi Oliver, >> >>12.3V at the starter should be sufficient, but was that measured at the...
• Re: Help! '87 Westy won't start...
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:35:09 -0400
  Marc, there is no starter relay except for the solenoid on the starter itself. So check for power at the solenoid with a meter...
• Re: Climbing
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 30 Jan 2011 12:58:15 -0800
  ...you can have a Zetec engine conversion with two starters on it. on ths page shown ..over on the right click on the discription...
• Re: Schematic needed, starter issue, Old school stuff
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 12 Jan 2013 21:15:52 -0800
  ...It was nothing more than an old Ford remote starter >> solenoid wired to boost the power to the starter on VW's since the...
• alternator problem solved?
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Mon, 24 Mar 1997 19:04:47 -0600
  ...Thanks to everyone, especially Don Gibbons who suggested the starter contacts! Tonya 87 Vanagon GL Wolfs 74 S. Beetle
• unusual problem
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Sun, 3 Dec 2000 00:53:57 -0800
  Here's a new one! About 2 weeks ago while starting my van in the morning I turned the key and the starter engaged...
• Re: unusual problem
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 3 Dec 2000 06:27:08 EST
  ...Not enough to keep the pinion engaged but just enough to keep power going to the starter motor. Drive Safely & Happy Holidays Ken Lewis...
• Re: Brakes dashboard light -- DANGER?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 9 Apr 2017 22:26:16 -0600
  Did You possibly neglect to Reconnect the Wire from Alternator to Starter ~ On 9 Apr , 2017, at 6:37 PM, George Gaudette wrote: > Thanks...
• Re: Starter Motor Sudden Failure: Normal?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:17:17 -0800
  ...I expected a larger >> Voltage drop when cranking starter. >> >> Last night, the small booster battery AAA guy used did nothing. >> >> Just connected battery charger...
• Re: <syncro> starter differences
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 26 May 1998 20:54:50 -0700
  At 02:05 PM 5/25/98 -0300, Tim Smith wrote: >Hi, > >Syncro starter is same BUT the solenoid is different!! Enough that a...
• Re: Starter removal
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 22:22:52 -0400
  ...I plan to order new starter in the morning, but I need to get > > the old one off ASAP, and I prefer not taking...
• Re: <AIRS> 81 Vanagon Help
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 15 Feb 2002 13:12:08 -0600
  ...May have burned up the starter trying. > Starter has been replaced. Then, while driving noticed a loss of > power. > Backed off the accelerator and...
• Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 24 Jan 2017 14:18:57 -0800
  ...Gowesty reduction starter user input please > > So FWIW, I emailed gowesty asking if the warranty, if required, would be > valid with my Jetta 2...
• Re hot solenoid not kicking
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Jul 1996 23:57:30 -0500
  ...When you jump the starter like this, your chest (or your head) is under a drive wheel. Right? All you have to do is...
• Re: starter wiring
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 20:25:05 -0600
  ...I > have checked the connections of the battery and the starter and the > wires are nice and tight. I figure either the battery is...
• Subject: Re: best mod for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Tolga Morawski
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 10:23:42 -0500
  ...I also wanted to ask what the WR-1 starter relay is for? Perhaps if you're not getting enough juice to the starter...
• Re: Starter Engages When Revving Engine
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:28:52 -0700
  ...I did remove the > red/blk wire which comes from the ignition switch, while the engine was > running, from the starter solenoid, put a...