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• Re: HELP! van broke on I80 trAveling East
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:13:44 -0400
  ...It's the first day on our > vacation and the > starter went out on our 87 Synco, we are in despite need of an...
• Re: (was) I could use a little help - jump starters
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 12:17:49 -0400
  ...IIRC a starter is going to try to draw 75-85 amps so wimpy jumper >cables are going to heat up fast and also...
• FW: Starter removal???
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Sun, 6 Dec 2015 17:33:15 -0500
  ...All came off with relative ease and my new gear driven starter from Van-Café is installed. Now we're ready to head south...
• RE: Hello again, Brakes, No-Start, Coolant bleeder, 1985 GL
  Historical mailing list - Lebron,Nathan
  Thu, 09 Jan 97 08:03:00 E
  ...I once heard of someone who actually drilled a couple of holes into the starter core. Apparently, the Saab engine generate a great deal...
• Electrical/starter problem??
  Historical mailing list - Mike Wagner
  Wed, 19 Aug 1998 08:32:51 -0400
  ...Seems like its more of an electrical problem than a starter problem but I am baffled. Has anyone experienced anything similar? Any ideas? As...
• Slow starter when hot
  Historical mailing list - Melvin Mudgett-Price
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 13:44:12 -0500
  Hi all, When I start from cold the engine turns over just fine but when I restart and the engine is hot the starter...
• Re: NVC- Rabbit won't start
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sun, 12 Nov 2006 13:54:05 -0500
  ...I > have spark and fuel with the starter engaged. Let > key back to run > position and it dies. > I bought this for a winter...
• Follow up on my no start when hot issue
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Fri, 12 Oct 2007 21:46:16 EDT
  ...The story is- bad starter (field coil was coroded) riped afm bootwhen starter motor was replaced.Would not idle,Now it idle just perfecty...
• Re: Starter Help!
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sun, 14 Feb 2010 14:35:40 -0500
  (completely off topic) Mike! Wow, it's good to see ya back posting again Howinthehehellare you? George & Jo/ATL
• Re: Survey: Your hot-start starter solutions
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sun, 1 May 2005 14:23:01 -0400
  Ed will you be tabulating your survey results and posting them to the list? jonathan
• Re: Bad battery cable? 90 tintop
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 14 Oct 2021 17:56:10 -0700
  ...The wire from the alternator to the starter is the stock Subaru wire, I do get alternator voltage at the starter (I checked it...
• Re: won't start
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:30:51 -0500
  ...We are talking about testing the voltage delivered to the starter trigger terminal by the wire from the ignition switch while the wire is...
• Re: Delays: auto transmission and starter motor
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 07:35:59 -0700
  ...So far as your sticky starter, There are others who can give more complete information, but you are dealing with a sticky solenoid. It...
• Re: Bosch "premium" rebuilt starter appears to be built from non-Bosch parts!?!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 4 Jul 2017 08:25:59 -0500
  ...Bosch "premium" rebuilt starter appears to be built from non-Bosch parts!?! I have no idea what all this fuss is about. ALL Bosch...
• Re: Starter doesn't turn after replacing weak battery - solved
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sat, 28 Aug 2010 08:36:30 -0400
  ...I Installed the brand new battery and turned the key with nothing again! Starter wouldn't turn!! So, here are my questions. 1. could...
• Re: Finding the PERFECT starter battery! Battery lifting strap!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 8 Jul 2015 01:07:32 +0000
  ...Finding the PERFECT starter battery! > > > > I use Vice-Grips to clamp onto one of the terminals to help me lift out > > the old battery...
• Re: Starter problems
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 1 Jul 2014 05:33:19 -0400
  ...Bought a starter from Advance > auto. Installed it. Worked three times. Took it back. Got a free > replacement. Installed it. DOA. I realized real...
• Re: intermittent starting problem
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Thu, 11 Dec 2003 10:41:20 -0500
  John, I saw mention of using a relay to fix starter problems in a recent search of the archives. What wasn't clear to...
• Re: Replacing my cheap Chinese starter after one year
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Tue, 30 Oct 2018 10:48:57 -0700
  ...Try buying a reman starter or alternator from many parts stores - oftentimes you'll go through three before getting one that works properly. On...
• Re: Ignition Switch Question
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 7 Jul 2014 09:05:31 -1000
  ...You can observe this by having your headlights on ....and watch them go out during starter cranking. On 7/7/2014 2:59 AM...
• Re: 1600/2000 engine swap
  Historical mailing list - M. Grant
  Fri, 29 Mar 1996 17:25:47 +0000 (GMT)
  ...If you retain the gearbox for a 1600cc engine, a later > bellhousing and starter motor will be required. You can go that route, or...
• No Start - Stuck at work!
  Historical mailing list - van man
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 12:49:40 -0800
  ...On my digitool, the yellow starter light blinks when im cranking the ignition, but the green 'power' light does not come on. Does this...
• Re: Installing Starter Bushing
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 14 Sep 2008 09:14:07 -0700
  ...On Sat, Sep 13, 2008 at 4:58 PM, Walter Houle <whoule@ecscontrols.com> wrote: > My starter swap was going fine until I crunched...
• Re: 79 Bus with 81 engine - Hot Start issue
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:14:16 -0400
  ...The starter solenoid is a highly inductive >> load and this relay can arc over and have the contacts weld closed >> keeping the starter operating...
• Re: Ignition Switches and Hot Start Relay and Starter Motors (long)
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 8 Sep 2016 13:45:42 -0600
  ...Ignition Switches and Hot Start Relay and Starter Motors (long) > > Rich: I was having trouble with the starter installed in my 91 multivan > with...
• Re: was fav 12 V acc, now 2nd battery relay system
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 21 Feb 2007 11:01:54 -0500
  ...If the starter battery is low, both systems allow a > fellow to bridge the aux to it for starting, but if the starter battery...
• Re: Anyone have a spare automatic starter?
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Wed, 5 Oct 2011 19:00:21 +0000
  ...Anyone have a spare automatic starter? > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > If it were registered, I think it would be eligible for towing by...
• Re: Re-occuring problem
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Mon, 11 Jun 2001 21:01:23 -0400
  ...I recently ordered and received a Bosch WR-1 starter relay kit from the Bus Boys ($9.50 plus shipping). I have not installed...
• Re: Ignition Switch Question
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 7 Jul 2014 11:24:02 -0700
  ...on (15) to engage and turn starter (50), power is constantly supplied to the 15 buss. I imagine this wouldn't be hard to...
• Re: Battery Problems- Slow Cranking
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 12 May 2010 09:53:31 -0700
  Try tightening the nut that holds the power cables to the starter motor, if the nut is even still there. The symptom you describe...
• Re: Where does starter solenoid wiring go?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 16 Oct 2005 10:43:34 -0600
  ...Does anyone know off hand > which one it is and where it is routed? I have a very flakey starting > problem. > Either my starter...
• Re: Where does starter solenoid wiring go?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
  Sun, 16 Oct 2005 20:10:29 -0400
  ...Does anyone know off hand > which one it is and where it is routed? I have a very flakey starting > problem. > Either my starter...
• Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Thu, 6 Dec 2007 10:38:23 -0700
  ...You > just = > push > on the bottom of a solenoid device that's in the battery cable, not > on = > the > starter, and the starter energizes...
• Re: Anyone in Phila, PA area - want a bad starter to rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Lee Harrison
  Mon, 18 Jun 2001 22:34:11 +0100
  >- Lauren Pelzer wrote: > > > ___________ > > ||E[__] [__]|[_]\\ > > | =======| - || > > * * * =( o )--------( o )=p Like the sig! Tim
• Re: Best way to Install a Optima Red Top Starter ...Sideways
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 10:30:51 EST
  My was in a 2wd non-westy, others might be different... Robert
• flywheel install question.
  Historical mailing list - Ki
  Thu, 30 Oct 2003 16:23:25 -0800
  wondering how many hours it would take to install the flywheel for the starter on a tiico syncro. thanks. ki
• Re: Starter Engages When Revving Engine
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 12:44:35 -0400
  Roger that! All is well now. Thank you so very very much!! Miguel (On the road again...........)
• Re: * 10/4/2015 Needed NOW! Vanagon (1981) ONLY starts when cold /How To FIX this advice. PLEASE . . .
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Mon, 5 Oct 2015 12:11:37 -0700
  If you read everything she wrote it seems they are dealing with a starter not turning when engine warm. It starts when they push...
• Check your work!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Alexand Palmer
  Fri, 21 Mar 1997 16:37:10 -0500
  ...However, I installed an automatic starter, so as to avoid the bushing and all that stuff. Well, the automatic starter is about an inch...
• Starter doesn't turn after replacing weak battery
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:09:54 -0400
  ...I Installed the brand new battery and turned the key with nothing again! Starter wouldn't turn!! So, here are my questions. 1. could...
• Re: Weak Starting
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Thu, 24 Feb 2005 13:23:26 -0700
  it's the battery, the connections, or the starter motor. maybe a relay will solve the problem- check voltage drops throughout. i had the...
• Re: Tricky starting.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 13 May 2008 07:36:04 -0400
  Hi Craig, Could be a bad starter, could be a tight engine. Pull the spark plugs and try turning it by hand to check...
• Re: Anyone have a spare automatic starter?
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Wed, 5 Oct 2011 12:12:38 +0000
  ...Anyone have a spare automatic starter? > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Well nevermind I guess..... > There is quite a bit of madness associated with...
• Re: Curious no swas teh same tart issue
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 25 May 2012 15:27:39 -0700
  Not an expert on this, but same thing happened to me a few years back.  Was bad starter; actually probably the solenoid within the...
• Re: Strange oil leak @ starter mount?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 14 Apr 2003 21:42:11 -0700
  ...I just can't imagine where it could leak from to drip off the starter... On 15 Apr 2003 at 0:35, shawn luft...
• Re: Syncro starter repair
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 10 Dec 2015 11:05:36 -0800
  ...12/10/15, Alistair Bel <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > Got my starter rebuilt and installed yesterday. Didn't take many pics of the > process...
• Re: DIESEL starting and other general questions
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 19 Nov 2003 09:35:33 -0500
  ...It > stays on for several seconds after I release the starter. Hmm...I'll have to watch more closely. If mine's not doing...
• Brushes? Re: Hot start problem
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:11:02 -0800
  ...The dash > lights up, the fuel pump spins, but not even a click from the starter. > We > replaced the battery, starter and ignition switch...
• Re: Overheated wire junction on 1.9
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 14 Oct 2012 11:10:17 -0700
  ...The previously linked to product from VanCafe fills the role of the beefed up wire from alternator to starter. Mark neil n wrote: > That...
• Re: AMV 188 000 02
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 23 Jul 2016 11:17:29 -0700
  I've never applied any sealant between starter and clutch housing but then I'm not a professional mechanic. I just play one on...
• Buying an '82 Vanagon Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Chris & Kelly DeVoto
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 22:51:02 -0400
  ...Here's the kicker, the starter went out a couple of months ago and the thing hasn't moved. My friend who currently owns...
• Bad Starter??
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Keefer
  Mon, 30 Sep 2002 20:50:03 -0700
  ...The starter doesnt seem as if it is as responsive as before. I had the exact same symptoms in an old bus that I...
• Re: Wiring a second battery?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:31:48 -0700
  Typically one runs the positive wire from the starter battery to the space under the drivers seat. Shorter run of wire that way. I...
• Re: starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 19 Oct 2018 22:43:57 -0700
  ...Solved it with a new gear driven starter. If I had to do it over again, I'd get the adaptor for the diesel...
• engine/starter problem, advice sought:)
  Historical mailing list - A Brandon Smith
  Wed, 11 Oct 1995 09:46:32 -0700 (PDT)
  ...3) checked connections on battery, starter and solenoid. banged on solenoid. 4) placed a screwdriver so as to connect the battery to the starter...
• engine/starter problem, advice sought:)
  Historical mailing list - A Brandon Smith
  Wed, 11 Oct 1995 09:46:32 -0700 (PDT)
  ...3) checked connections on battery, starter and solenoid. banged on solenoid. 4) placed a screwdriver so as to connect the battery to the starter...
• Re: Remote Starter Switch Wire-up for '88GL
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:36:47 -0400
  ...Is that correct?? > > I just have a Radio Shack crocodile-clip lead with one end on the > starter connector as above and the other...
• Re: no STArt!!
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Lee Harrison
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 00:15:54 +0100
  ...Anyhow, try running a direct positive feed from the starter connection to the solenoid sitting on top of it. If it turns the engine...
• Re: Electrical/starter problem??
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Aug 1998 10:02:30 EDT
  ...I had this problem on my '84 and solved by removing the starter and then opening up the solenoid and cleaning it up with...
• Re: Installing Starter in '81 Westy (THANKS)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Norman
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 14:01:07 -0230
  ...When the old starter came off it was well stuck on (had a hell of a time getting it off!) using a paper gasket...