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• Re: Remote starter switch
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Lee Harrison
  Thu, 20 Oct 2005 02:47:36 +0100
  ...What are the > easiest places to connect the remote starter switch? You need a voice activated remote control. Mine is called Leslie. He's...
• clutch housing rebuilding questions
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Thu, 11 May 2006 14:00:54 -0700
  ...Is it like the starter bushing? With the use of a tap? It looks alot larger than a starter bushing. Is this a difficult...
• Re: 87 GL Intermittantly Not Starting
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Mon, 12 May 2003 15:04:45 -0400
  ...One can fail or be flaky while the other contacts work fine. > The one that runs the starter is not the same one that...
• Re: your favorite 12 V accessory
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:14:54 -0800
  ...In my setup -- a standard setup used by many -- the aux battery is separated from the starter battery while the engine is off. When...
• assorted ailments
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 30 Sep 2000 18:14:31 -0500
  ...Any ideas what to check? I've had the starter connections cleaned too but sometimes I have that slow turnover problem still. I've...
• Re: Hard start relay- NAPA p/n
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 4 Sep 2006 19:37:10 -0400
  ...The failure will be the contact welding closed keeping the starter engaged until the starter burns out or the battery dies, or the battery...
• Re: TIICO oxy sensor, torque converter, and misc questions
  Historical mailing list - Jeff and Tamara Nelson
  Sun, 19 Aug 2001 09:23:56 -0600
  ...My bell-housing had 2 holes that lined up fine with the 2 studs in the TIICO engine while the other non-starter stud...
• Re: On Conversion Engine Reliability
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 23:19:15 EDT
  In a message dated 4/21/02 7:19:45 PM, warmerwagen@hotmail.com writes: << Frank-Could you please elaborate on the starter heat...
• Re: Starter is OUT...now cant repair.
  Historical mailing list - Michael aka ECHO
  Mon, 3 Sep 2001 01:16:48 -0700
  ...Seriously, if you go with a new, as in > NEW, starter > that is great. A rebuild has an element of risk attached to > it...
• Re: no start in 81 AC Westy
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 10 Sep 2017 16:32:58 -0400
  Hi Carl, Sounds like a bad starter battery is the place to start. Mine acted just like that and though the starter battery was...
• Re: Slow turnover when starting.
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:49:47 -0600
  ...wire and jump the pos battery terminal to the starter. Crank and verify that the problem is solved. If so, then properly install the...
• Re: Balky starter
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 5 Jan 1996 14:56:01 CST6CDT
  ...I've had problems with Bosch starters getting water in the solenoid and not working when cold. Either it gets a little frosty in...
• Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Ken Korn
  Tue, 26 Jan 1999 21:32:27 -0600
  ...Today I removed the starter and sure enough, the solenoid piston was dry and crusty. I cleaned it and the bore in the solenoid...
• Re: Broke down last night... engine heat killing the starter?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Buck
  Mon, 11 Nov 2002 19:47:37 EST
  ...Maybe the starter is part of the engine cooling system. Steve '81 Country Home Vanagon
• Re: Starter nut
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 Jul 2020 14:56:55 +0000
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• Re: List posts fix for unreadable content was: Starter post
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 28 Jan 2020 16:33:08 -0700
  On 28 Jan , 2020, at 11:45 AM, Karl wrote: > I only read online What do You mean by " I only read online "
• Changing AT Fluid
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ogul
  Mon, 8 Jul 2013 12:59:31 -0400
  Another newbie question, but what advice can you all provide on changing the automatic transmission fluid myself? For starters, where do I drain the...
• Re: JC Whitless?(F)
  Historical mailing list - Leif
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 10:10:33 -1000
  > Nothing about he starter, but alot about Wipe me. They're catalog > has alot of mistake in it. 3 words; pot, kettle, black. Leif...
• Cleaning Carpets
  Historical mailing list - R.Joseph Murphy
  Sun, 4 Jul 1999 06:09:58 -0700
  ...cleaner for the removal of anything. evaporates quickly removes absolutely everything. Starter fluid came in a close second. joseph '85 5cly turbo diesel vanagon
• Re: Starter spins, engine doesn't
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 16 Mar 2005 14:32:29 -0500
  Before you buy a flex plate, maybe try removing all spark plugs and turning the motor a bit by hand.If the moter will...
• Re: Opinions on old diesels with AT
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 07:47:01 -0500
  ...The only problem we had with it was the starter. It is located on the rear of the engine right under the exhaust. It...
• Re: Electrical puzzle
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 16 Jun 2018 10:16:19 -0600
  ...The TDI starter >>> doesn't need this added complexity. >> >> I Strongly Disagree with this ~ Anything that can be done to Lighten the Load >> >> on...
• Re: Wbx 90 Amp alternator fit Jetta ABA engine?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 2 Feb 2016 17:21:43 -0800
  ...Especially with starters for the Vanagon. Lately I have been having good luck with starters and alternators from NAPA and AutoZone. Dennis -----Original Message...
• HELP: in Kamloops and need some help
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Wed, 29 Nov 2006 20:44:15 -0600
  ...Did this about 10-15 times then the starter turned over VERY slowly and the engine caught and started. The starter is normally very...
• Re: WAS: Starter Motor... Failure: NOW: 50 Circuit Weirdness. ECU Related?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 15 Dec 2012 11:48:45 -0800
  ...that > is causing the 50 circuit to short thus causing the starter not to > engage or turn?" > > Thanks > > Neil. > > On Fri, Dec 14, 2012...
• Digitool Just in Time
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle / Architecture
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 18:04:50 -0500
  ...However, it always is bright concurrent with the starter light. I'm guessing that it is a bad ground wire or something along those...
• Fwd: 83 diesel into 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Paul Archibald
  Mon, 24 Mar 2003 15:59:06 -0800
  ...engine mated to diesel vanagon bellhousing, and/or Rabbitt tranny & starter, 12V, fuel supply - any other connections or steps needed? When installing into vanagon...
• Re: batt cable
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 31 Dec 2007 14:26:52 -0500
  ...Of the two wires on the alternator one connects to the battery cable at the starter and the other goes to post in the...
• Re: alternator output question
  Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 06:28:37 +0000
  ...At the starter battery...with the secondary circuit turned off... At the starter battery 13.48v (13.68 after cleaning up the connections) At...
• Re: New ignition switch in, starter connections cleaned : was no start
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 17 Oct 2010 08:41:27 -0500
  ...switch in and and > all my connections cleaned up at the starter. The van is starting fine now. > > Being that there was no video...
• Re: HELP! van broke on I80 trAveling East
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:37:18 -0500
  ...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: Interstate Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Mon, 13 Sep 1999 11:23:48 -0600
  ...I used to "drive" the Vanagon on the starter to where a downhill slope started if I couldnt' get someone to tow/push. (The...
• Re: SYNCRO FOR SALE, BAD MOTOR, SEATTLE (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 5 Jan 2005 10:17:21 -0800
  ...San Diego starter homes > are now selling for $400K+. I don't think SF even knows what a starter home > is... > > Cheers, > > Jeff Sorry...
• Re: Follow-Up: Under-Sink Battery Installation
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Wed, 10 Aug 2011 08:18:57 -0700
  ...I'd like 6 gauge, minimum, connected directly to the starter battery. (The starter battery's connection to the alternator was recently cleaned up...
• Re: Start Issue with Hard Start Relay
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 6 Mar 2011 19:16:44 -0800
  ...Start Issue with Hard Start Relay A while back I connected a starter to a car battery so that I could measure the current...
• Re: was fav 12 V acc, now 2nd battery relay system
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 21 Feb 2007 08:27:20 -0800
  ...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: '84 Westy call on Car Talk
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:12:22 -0700
  ...The brothers >> advised that she keep her existing bat in the car to whack the starter >> when needed although she had bought a replacement...
• Re: 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 2 Mar 2013 20:25:14 -0600
  ...Dave ---- Mike B <mbucchino@charter.net> wrote: > VW's have had a non-repeat starter switch since about 1968 or so. > Inside the ignition...
• Re: No Start & Sliding door handle'
  Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
  Mon, 12 Jun 2017 12:45:11 -0400
  ...The problem was the starter, and this video was >> helpful in getting me familiar with the starter and how to access it: >> https://www...
• Re: was fav 12 V acc, now 2nd battery relay system
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 21 Feb 2007 08:44:17 -0800
  ...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: Change a VW Fan Belt In 5 Seconds?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:52:23 -0700
  ...or MUCH BETTER - use your Remote Starter Switch, or cheater wire in the engine compartment, to operate the starter yourself. Don't 'crank it...
• Re: Help! '87 Westy won't start...
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:00:36 -0700
  ...If that didn't do > it, trying another time or two always would. > > So, I'm thinking that there's a starter relay somewhere...
• Re: Won't start
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Sat, 1 Dec 2012 09:36:02 -0800
  ...I have not yet had time to investigate, but I intend to trace every > wire from battery to starter, as well as investigate the...
• Re: Lethargic starter
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 15 Nov 2000 15:31:47 -0800
  ...Lethargic starter > Hi all, > > Well, I'm running out of ideas. I can't get my '86 > transporter to start. It turns over mediocre...
• Re: HELP! van broke on I80 trAveling East
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:11:14 -0700
  *Hi, Below is a list of shops in Salt Lake City that should have no problem replacing a starter. That is a very basic...
• Re: VANAGON FOR SALE? HELP Diagnosis needed STAT!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen T. KIRBY 610-454-3941
  Wed, 30 Apr 1997 07:43:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Then install a universal starter solenoid in the area so that it routes power from the main battery positive on the starter to the...
• Re: Main starter battery
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 11:50:27 -0500
  ...And finally a thorough cleanup of the battery terminal posts, connectors, and grounds, including connections at the starter. Then throughout winter I checked the...
• Charge battery but can't access it
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 15 Jul 2023 14:54:21 +0000
  ...onto the junction of big red cable at starter (I presume big red cable goes directly to starter battery) and charge battery that way?
• Re: Too many keys, was: Ignition Switch on 85
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Mon, 16 Mar 1998 22:16:07 EST
  In a message dated 98-03-16 15:36:17 EST, tbil@YAHOO.COM writes: << The starter position on my ignition slowly stopped working...
• Re: Battery Fireworks after starter install!! Help!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Mon, 27 Mar 2006 16:39:35 -0500
  ...pos to neg and vice versa)? Chris On 3/27/06, Daniel Gordon <dangordon0128@hotmail.com> wrote: > So, I replaced the crap ass starter...
• Re: Trouble coming my way? Starter delay
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 20:16:12 -0600
  ...How many amps does the starter >solenoid draw initially? A standard 30A automotive relay ought to be plenty, >eh? > >-- >John Bange >'90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger...
• Re: Compression tester question
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 08:50:56 -0800
  If you're doing it without a remote starter, how do you know its leaking? :) On Nov 16, 2007 8:26 AM, neil N...
• Re: Starter woes...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 25 Apr 2017 12:44:10 -0400
  Yes, well laid out there. Yrs, d On Tue, Apr 25, 2017 at 12:36 PM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote: > Sorry Marc but...
• Re: Northern Starter Blues -Mystery # 2
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Wed, 20 Jun 2001 16:55:15 -0700
  Rob, What year and model are you driving? This would help with remote diagnosis... Dave -- Dave Carpenter Whatever you wish for me, May you...
• FS: New rebuilt auto starter.
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 18:25:16 -0400
  Never installed. BD wants $120. I want $100 obo cost me $145 local (Autozone "World Class" remanufactured.) I guess it is for the '87...
• Need diesel positive battery cable
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Wed, 13 Aug 2003 07:55:01 -0600
  I'm looking for a cable for my '83 diesel, the positive cable from the battery to the starter. Original only. Please advise where...
• Re: Testing the starter question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 28 Jun 2015 17:48:34 -0400
  Yes you may want to put an alligator clip on one end of a wire that is long enough to reach from the starter...
• Re: Finding the PERFECT starter battery! Battery lifting strap!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Thu, 9 Jul 2015 19:20:44 -0700
  ...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 system woes
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:50:55 -0500
  ...I meant to say "Ignition switch" and not "Starter" switch. Thanks to Jake de Villiers for pointing that out to me. No need to...
• Re: Starter/relay/switch problem fixed
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:49:19 -0500
  ...12px"><P>Occasionally I have to smack my starter too!! Pia if the back is loaded with gear in route to or home from...