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• Re: Starter solenoid: R&R?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 4 Jul 2011 10:32:25 -0700
  ...Removing the Starter is required to perform either procedure above. I use to sell Bosch Solenoids quite frequently in the 70s and 80s when...
• Re: WAS guy broken down in N. California - now running again
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:32:49 -0700
  ...Since he said his starter cranked fine even when the > alternator stud had zero volts, the problem is between the starter and > alternator. This...
• Re: Lifespan of Aux Battery
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 29 Sep 2022 19:19:21 +0000
  ...No...I replace starter battery about every 8 years...whether I need it or not.  I do very long roadtrips.     On Thursday, September 29...
• Re: Engine Died
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 30 Mar 2020 10:51:22 -0700
  To actuate the starter, would it be risky or electrically unreliable to somehow connect B+ from alternator stud to the red/black 50 circuit...
• Re: Steering Locks
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Jun 1996 00:10:43, -0500
  ...laid underneath to spin starter with piece of wire- Got home fine, and put in momentary switch for starter and flip switch for ignition...
• Re: starter bushing, possible to replace?
  Historical mailing list - ChuckKuecker
  Sun, 3 May 1998 12:50:45 -0500
  ...Pulling the >starter and peering in the hole shows that the bushing has almost completely >disintegrated. Does anyone know if it can be replaced...
• Re: Battery
  Historical mailing list - J.Fleming
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 21:59:54 -0800
  ...It started the Subaru with the stock starter for almost two years. KEP recommends a later starter with higher torque. John Fleming 85 Westaru...
• Do I need a new starter???
  Historical mailing list - Dale Hartman
  Sun, 25 Jun 2000 10:06:56 -0500
  ...Do you suppose it's the starter? If so what am I looking at to replace it? How hard is it to replace? and...
• Re: FW: URGENT: Stranded in Remote Area with disabled wife - please h elp!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sun, 23 Jun 2002 22:48:09 -0500
  Or maybe a remote starter tool like folks used to use when they did their own tune-ups MAY at least get the Ruskin...
• Re: 2.3L WBX build, install, test drive, and confounding questions... (pretty darn long)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Aug 2003 08:23:25 -0400
  Damon; Put a voltmeter across the starter motor and check the voltage as it cranks. Maybe you are loosing some electrons at a bad...
• Re: Can I buy just a solenoid?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 26 Jan 2004 09:31:42 -0800
  ...Did anyone answer the original poster's question??? Can you buy just the solenoid? I called my local starter/alternator rebuild shop, he would...
• Re: Aux battery question....
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:30:15 -0700
  ...This will connect the secondary battery when the engine is running, but not while you are cranking the starter. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Bosch "premium" rebuilt starter appears to be built from non-Bosch parts!?!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 3 Jul 2017 12:46:46 +0000
  I presume you guys are talking about your experiences with gas-engine rebuilt Bosch starters, but it was the same with the diesel type...
• Re: 84 Vanagon Starter problem
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 21:13:47 -0700
  ...Lights and all accessories (like there are many on a Vanagon) come on, but no starter action. Cables were all clean. The starter is...
• Re: unusual problem
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 3 Dec 2000 11:17:30 -0600
  ...With the full amperage of a fully charged battery available directly to the starter, if that wire gets loose or you bump it with...
• Re: HELP! '81 cratered on the way to work this morning... UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - ok artguy
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 12:57:27 -0600
  I tested the new switch; it had no effect on the starter motor running when the battery's connected. The starter's not engaging...
• Re: Lifespan of Aux Battery
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 29 Sep 2022 16:37:43 +0000
  No...I replace starter battery about every 8 years...whether I need it or not.  I do very long roadtrips. On Thursday, September 29...
• Battery Sages..Not 100% Vanagon specific, but applicable..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:18:48 -0700
  ...Next day I put my digi-meter on the batt and got 12.96v reading..Poke the starter and it cranks very weakly for...
• Re: [WetWesties] Help! Stuck in the middle of nowhere!
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
  Thu, 30 Jul 2015 10:57:56 -0600
  ...it seems to be the starter as everyone predicted. It is stuck out locking the flywheel. > > Easy fix except there is no one near...
• 84 not firing up Intermit problem.
  Historical mailing list - windmill
  Mon, 3 Feb 2003 07:27:00 -0800
  ...I could crank the starter over for a while and it will partially fire along with keeping the starter going.I would comeback a...
• Re: Alternator upgrade
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 10:37:00 -0700
  ...The one from the batt to the starter that it hooks to is large enough. ���������������������������������������� jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity is...
• Re: Forget the Haynes!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 20 Nov 2000 12:54:57 -0800
  I used my Chiltons for fire starter. Much better at that than using for toilet paper. They're Waaaaay to stiff to make good...
• Re: Ignition Switch Source & Tips
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Mon, 19 Dec 2005 21:59:27 -0600
  Are the autotransmission starters different than the manual? Could you have the wrong one?{ >>> Tom Salicos <Tom@SALICOS.COM> 12/19/2005 7:28...
• Current Draw?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 26 May 2007 17:25:10 -0700
  What should I expect to see in current draw on the main (starter) battery with nothing running BUT the ignition switch turned to on...
• Advice please
  Historical mailing list - Brian Dipert
  Fri, 29 Aug 2003 19:00:40 -0700
  ...Banged on the starter with a hammer....no luck. Towed to the local VW dealer....mechanic gave the starter one tap with a hammer...
• Neato workshop manual
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Wed, 15 Feb 1995 08:09:44 CST6CDT
  ...with measurement specs on the starter solenoid plunger! Since I'm having that grinding problem with my starter I gotta tear it off and...
• HOW TO GROUND STARTER MOTOR?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 21:31:48 EDT
  ...I would like to try to ground the starter, but would like to know exact procedure, if it was written recently and somebody could...
• Re: Start-Solenoid-fix
  Historical mailing list - Noel Cookson
  Thu, 1 May 2003 09:51:46 -0500
  ...The solenoid > is placed ahead of the starter solenoid and is presumably able to > operate in low voltage conditions. Don't use a Ford...
• Re: 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Sat, 2 Mar 2013 19:12:36 -0500
  VW's have had a non-repeat starter switch since about 1968 or so. Inside the ignition key switch there's a lever that...
• Starter falling apart
  Historical mailing list - A PETER MARSH
  Tue, 25 Jan 2011 14:55:47 -0500
  ...Turns out the ORIGINAL starter winding wires were slowly disintegrating! Rotting. Falling apart. When I took it for rebuild to my local auto shop...
• VW solenoid, replaceable? yes
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Wed, 29 Jul 1998 22:41:27 -0500
  ...SNIP> also is the solenoid in a vw starter replaceable by itself or do i have = to do the whole darn starter? mark =20
• Re: starting problems
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 17:21:41 -0500
  ...Park on hill or Whack starter/solenoid with wrench or hammer while helper holds the key. or install relay (available from Bus Depot?) or...
• Re: Vanagon Starter - windings available?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 18:08:40 -0700
  > > Unlikely that a motor shop will let you in the door with a starter. Indeed, the shop we used didn't even like to...
• Re: I could use a little help
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 22:57:38 -0400
  And for 87+ the starter wire is "00". Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Mike...
• Re: starter repair problem (bushing)
  Historical mailing list - Rick Sherrod (hopeless VW nut)
  Tue, 26 Aug 1997 22:10:26 -0500
  ...A marred bushing will drag the starter down. Find or make a suitable installation tool. good luck Rick
• Re: differences between starter motors?? (For 1.9l)
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 12:22:23 -0800
  ...wrote: > > Hi guys, > I woke up this morning to find my starter was finally pretty shot. I > have an extra one lying around though...
• Bad Starter??
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 1 Oct 2002 07:57:53 -0700
  ...Bad Starter?? Hey Volks.. I have a stumper for you. I went out and did some work the other day and as I was...
• Re: delayed start
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 7 Feb 2002 21:22:09 +0800
  ...When it won't start, I've tried wiggling the starter switch - no change pound on battery connections - no change. wiggle wires around starter...
• Re: delayed start
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 7 Feb 2002 07:35:37 -0500
  ...When it won't start, I've tried wiggling the starter switch - no change pound on battery connections - no change. wiggle wires around starter...
• Re: Weird Tiico starting problem -- please Help!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 8 Nov 2004 12:58:56 -0500
  ...yes I know you said you replaced the starter.... new one is bad. Eric Oliver Balson wrote: >I am new to this list but...
• Re: Van broken down in Paso Robles 5/27/2014 10 AM - Any recommendations for mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 27 May 2014 10:38:34 -0700
  If not turning over over even "no click" back by the starter solenoid, it may be that the solenoid contacts are stuck (and are...
• Re: [Syncro] Electrical Consumption & Battery Recharge Calculati ons
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Tue, 19 Nov 2002 16:50:54 -0500
  ...If for some reason the starter battery goes dead, you can jump/switch the starter onto the hotel battery. I like the idea of...
• Re: Time to hammer the starter/solenoid????
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 12 Apr 2007 12:43:08 -0700
  ...tried to turn > over, but not much happened. > Sounded like the starter was trying to do it's job, just not much UMPH! > > THe...
• Re: 1987 Vanagon Brake Light Warning Issue
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 May 2019 15:39:24 +0000
  Depending on year and cruise control there is also some interface with the starter circuit, brake lights, alternator circuits etc. If a starter helper...
• Re: '56 Kombi Progress Update
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 22 Sep 94 10:56:39 PDT
  ...ELM [version 2.3 PL11] > > Thom Fitzpatrick writes: > > > > Hi, > > > > I'm still stumped on the starter problem. I charged up the battery for > > ----- Starter...
• Re: Help -Stranded & need advice...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sun, 26 Sep 1999 10:32:31 EDT
  Sounds like maybe its no more than the starter solenoid. You can test this simply by jumping the small solenoid wire to the big...
• Re: Is your Vanagon "alarmed"?
  Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
  Sun, 21 Mar 2004 19:30:16 +0100
  ...a blinking red LED on the dash and a relay in the wire from starter switch to starter relay (currently operated by the backout...
• Re: Suddenly nothing
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Mon, 23 Jul 2012 12:57:21 -0400
  ...If the flex > plate breaks free from the engine then the starter can't really turn the > engine anymore so how is it going...
• Re: how to remove and install a radio? ('85 vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 8 Feb 2001 19:20:29 -0600
  Jason, Take the ashtray out for starters. I changed mine just with the hole for the ashtray open. Later, ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry 85 GL
• Re: Ignition Switch Mystery Continues...anybody out there????
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Wed, 23 Jun 2004 15:50:23 -0700
  RE: Starting Problem I know this is basic, but the symptoms you describe could also be a low starter battery. Have you checked it?
• Re: the transmission ground
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 17:31:35 -0400
  If the tranny ground is disconnected, you'll likely not have adequate ground for the starter and thus won't be able to start...
• Re: 85' won't start :-( any clues??
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Lee Harrison
  Tue, 26 Aug 2003 12:24:21 +0100
  ...I realize that means that it's either > the starter, the solinoid, or the ignition switch. I was hoping that > someone might know of...
• Re: women and standard gearbox
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 15:48:45 -0800
  ...We went through several starters in short order until we figured out > the problem. Haven't needed a starter since. > Anthony > > > "Anderson,Chuck" <CAnderson...
• Re: '85 Westfalia - 2nd battery ?????
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 13 Jun 2000 17:12:23 -0700
  Chris, Normally the starter battery is on the passenger side and the auxiliary battery is on the driver's side... but I've never...
• Re: How to turn the van over from the back?
  Historical mailing list - Erik Valeur
  Mon, 11 Jun 2001 23:40:36 EDT
  ...Reach up ahead of the engine from the enginecompartment, above the engine on the right side until you find the starter. On the front...
• Re: Schematic needed, starter issue, Old school stuff
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:53:29 -0500
  ...87 terminal of the relay to the starter control terminal that you unplugged the ignition switch wire from. Yrs, d
• Re: 85gl gas leak near starter
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 31 Jan 2009 20:06:00 -0500
  At 07:44 PM 1/31/2009, Joe wrote: >Question fuel leak near starter >T-connector or a hose gone bad.. I will be...
• Re: price for a starter for an '82 diesel westy
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Mon, 28 Sep 1998 20:51:45 -0400
  Hello scott On 28-Sep-98, scott jones wrote: > Is 150 $ normal for a starter or did I get screwed? It's an '82...
• Re: Starter Question
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 15:00:24 EDT
  ...Would the starter on a '90 GL just go out all of the sudden, without any noticeable problems before hand? >> Daryl, It sounds like...
• Re: Need help - will not crank
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 9 Mar 2005 15:32:12 -0700
  ...the battery could be just low enough to not provide enough current for the starter. 2. the starter or solenoid are a little over...