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• Re: The King's English
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Tue, 29 Apr 2003 10:08:01 -0400
  ...A few months ago am hearing all mechanic screaming (I should say swearing), they are trying to solve a starter problem on a Honda...
• Re: 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 2 Mar 2013 21:39:13 -0800
  ...If I kill the engine on the Honda, then I simply engage the starter again, without turning the key to the off position. > > mcneely...
• FW: Re: women and standard gearbox
  Historical mailing list - Anderson,Chuck
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 17:08:08 -0700
  ...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: 87 started, then died again
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 11:28:19 -0700
  I think, one of the grounds is not connecting well and the starter is not getting enough juice. Probably the solenoid is clicking in...
• Re: Battery Drain
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Oct 94 17:50:57 ADT
  ...I was told the 'brain' likes a certain voltage level to function properly, and the already depleted battery when cranking the starter wasn't...
• Re: Help installtion Aux.battery 1985 westy
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 9 Jun 1996 20:48:37 -0700
  ...Anyone know a cheaper >alternative? Could you not use, say a 1970's Ford starter relay? (Cost $6). It will last a couple of...
• solenoid & starter
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Wed, 18 Mar 1998 20:18:48 -0500
  ...I also tried the stuck starter trick of 3rd gear and pushing her backwards. So...what's the easiest way to get at this...
• Roll starting a Vanagon (manual trans only)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 08:30:16 EDT
  ...The battery I put in for test purposes turned out to not hold a charge (enough to just turn the starter over a half...
• Re: Differences between 81 and 82 Air Cooled?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Tue, 7 Nov 2006 13:44:25 -0800
  To start your car, there will be two nuts on the back of the starter solinoid. One has the thick positive cable on it...
• Re: Still need HELP with hot start problem 84 Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 3 Sep 2012 18:28:07 -0700
  ...It was basically not enough juice getting to the fuel injection system during starter cranking. and the starter was not causing it either. another...
• Re: Finding the PERFECT starter battery!
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 7 Jul 2015 14:52:57 -0400
  ...Finding the PERFECT starter battery! Patti, I meant to mention, the "correct" starter battery fits perfectly with the original bracket that fits inside the...
• Re hot solenoid not kicking
  Historical mailing list - Arnold Schultz
  Tue, 09 Jul 1996 01:47:36 -0700
  ...If you won't fix the starter >right, at least squirm up from the rear to hot-wire it so you're not under...
• Re: starter repair problem (bushing)
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Tue, 26 Aug 1997 22:43:15 -0400
  ...That said, I didn't do this when I replaced the starter in my van recently (the bushing wasn't worn much), so I...
• Safely Returned from Northern Manitoba
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Tue, 25 Jun 2002 13:58:05 -0500
  ...If you read my original mail - I had a no-start in Winnipeg ( no starter activity at all) and towed it to Continental Car...
• Re: Starts strong Now No Start HMMM
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 21 Apr 2014 10:13:31 -0600
  ...This one acts like all of them. > > Still scratching my dome on this one. > > Jonce > > > >> Is the engine actually turning or is the starter...
• Re: gutless - My Experience from 1982 New
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 23:41:06 EST
  ...This problem solved with thermal blanket around starter and 00 gauge ground wire back to the battery running from one of the starter mounting...
• Starting problem or startER problem
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Sat, 6 Apr 2013 20:30:30 -0400
  ...9 Bosch rebuilt starter from FLAPS. SAME issue before or after the old starter came out and this one came in. Starter is about...
• Re: engine/starter problem, advice sought:)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
  Wed, 11 Oct 95 20:19:17 -0700
  ...what is the best way to clean the wires on the > solenoid and starter, they are a little dirty. > > 4) check the ignition switch...
• Re: Something wrong ...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 2 Sep 2012 17:41:17 -0700
  ...From there a single red goes to the starter motor stud shared by the main battery cable. There it transfers the charging voltage to...
• Re: ADBQ
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 4 May 2003 10:08:58 -0700
  ...The starter can pull 100 amps or more. If the batteries are connected by a switch, starter current will be drawn from both during...
• Re: Won't Start - Advise needed
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 19 Jun 2005 17:31:03 -0400
  ...a quick and dirty test is to crank using well atomized starter fluid - if she starts but konks out when the spray stops, the...
• Re: Engine Died
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 30 Mar 2020 13:54:13 -0400
  > > To actuate the starter, would it be risky or electrically unreliable > to somehow connect B+ from alternator stud to the red/black 50 circuit...
• 2.1l starter current
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 22:34:50 -0400
  I found my little magnetic ammeter, and a quick-and-dirty check on a warmish start shows peaks at about 200 amps. Might be...
• Need Bosch parts source
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 13 Feb 1995 15:04:48 CST6CDT
  ...Does anyone know of a good supplier for Bosch parts? Ideally, a Bosch rebuilt starter but also need the 'little stuff' ie plugs, cap...
• Re: '85 Vanagon with alternator problem
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Mar 1997 18:14:20 PST
  ...I found a regulator for less than $20 at the local starter repair shop. Ken Lewis
• F/S Vanagon alternators
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Thu, 24 Aug 2000 17:53:20 EDT
  ...Also have a couple of diesel Rabbit starters. Make me a reasonable offer and they're yours. Nice to have a spare. Ken Hunter...
• What does terminal 15a do? (LVC)
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Fri, 18 Oct 2002 15:35:00 -0600
  ...There's a lead to the computer that is supposed to come from terminal "15a" on the starter, which of course the van doesn...
• Re: Relocating the battery to the rear of the van - ideas anyone???
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 3 Feb 2003 23:08:46 -0800
  ...I does use up space, and would need venting (probably) but is close to starter. Would free up engine compartment for all the engine...
• Re: women and standard gearbox
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 11:43:18 -0500
  ...Mike Anthony Egeln wrote: >I did have to break her of the habit of leaving it in gear when >parked....went through several starters...
• Re: HELP! '64 ignition shot?
  Historical mailing list - Douglas
  Mon, 01 Jul 1996 00:25:02 -0700
  ...The wire to term. #30 in step 3 feeds through to term #30 on the starter > >switch. > > Check your wiring diagram. Where does the...
• Re: A starting battery to starter cable replacement story
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Sat, 7 Aug 2010 13:38:33 -0600
  ...cleaning all connections ...." the starter wasn't working well. But after replacing the cable, things came out peachy. This suggest the old cable was...
• Re: Bad starting
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Tue, 05 Nov 1996 17:11:31 -0500
  ...There is only a click in the starter that can >be heard from behind (I mean by someone near the starter). After a >boosting...
• Re: HELP! '81 cratered on the way to work this morning... (addendum)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 09:52:50 -0600
  ...fan" > sound I'm hearing is the starter spinning! The bendix won't engage, > but the > starter's obviously getting power. Earlier, it turned...
• Re: vanagon starter question
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 21:24:54 -0400
  ...I had replaced the starter, solenoid and ignition switch in quick succession after purchase of my Vanagon 5 years back. When the problem came...
• the importance of good electrical connections
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 24 Jun 2010 23:03:54 -0700
  ...It really brings home how important good electrical connections are in high current draw circuits especially headlights and starter motors. alistair From "The 12...
• Re: VANAGON FOR SALE? HELP!
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 27 Apr 1997 17:24:14 -0700
  ...To me it sounds like the culprit is more likely still your starter. While it may crank the engine over fine, your FI needs...
• Re: Why do I have four bent Intake valves?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Thu, 7 Apr 2005 09:07:07 -0400
  ...Why do I have four bent Intake valves? >I put a starter on my 86' 2.1 and... > > I heard some strange noises spinning...
• Re: costs of syncro tranny R&R
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 22 Aug 2005 08:16:58 -0700
  ...I know someone who paid $600 for a Vanagon starter repair on an out of town trip. It was at an autoelectric shop and...
• Re: Auxillary battery alternative
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 14 Jul 1999 18:49:06 -0700
  ...In addition, it is well documented that starter batteries will have their lives shortened when used in an auxiliary battery application. They are designed...
• Re: 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 2 Mar 2013 17:48:34 -0800
  ...In order for the starter to crank again ..you have to turn back to 'off' ..then to on and start. I think itmight even...
• Re: How To Make New Battery To Starter Cable for 2.1 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:30:11 -0500
  ...Length and gauge of the wire from starter to alternator and again, > is bigger better? Yes. Whatever you can afford is best. > 4. Any...
• Re: What's it worth?
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Sun, 20 Aug 2017 22:27:10 -0500
  ...No radio, but everything else works. > New diesel starter conversion (sick of the old starters), good tires > (General Altimax heavy duty 205x14- recommended by...
• Re: Cow mooing in wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Sat, 25 Mar 2000 20:19:45 -0800
  ...I have been told it is a sticky starter solenoid, keeping the starter engaged after the motor has started. Seems correct to me, will...
• Re: Replacing the starter on my 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 21 Jan 2017 14:39:38 +0000
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• Re: weird brake warning light problem
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 20:55:01 -0400
  ...triggering the emergency brake switch or low level switch,however it comes on when the starter is engaged. any ideas? > thanks > mike Bad ground. :-)
• Re: No voltage at starter?
  Historical mailing list - Dirk Diggler
  Thu, 18 Feb 1999 01:33:18 +0200
  If you have any clues, please let me know ASAP since I'm trying to get this done TODAY. Aaron Robinson, as stated earlier...
• Cold Start problem
  Historical mailing list - Larry
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 17:43:28 -0500
  ...The starter does not engage, either no sound or just a click when the key is turned. Above 20, all is well. The battery...
• Re: ........wont start
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 24 May 2001 07:02:14 EDT
  ...The starter switch has only to switch the relay coil that way and it solved my problems each time. Good luck, Steve Cotsford [text...
• Re: security
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 21:10:47 +1200
  >Hidden lock switch for starter >Hidden lock switch for ECU >Gear shift lock >EBrake lock >Steering wheel lock >Hidden Fuel pump kill switch >Clutch...
• Re: 87 started, then died again
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:40:45 -0400
  ...If the starter has a bad spot on the commutator, this will move it from that spot. Also, such a maneuver would certainly show...
• Re: So stuff even happens to me!
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 5 Apr 2020 21:09:53 -0300
  ...When I converted the Hyena (88 2.1WBX) to a diesel starter (as it is the only non diesel), I ran two wires (#6...
• Re: engine crank but no start
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Thu, 27 Sep 2018 12:48:30 -0700
  ...The other wire comes from the starter motor circuit 50 to let the fuel injection know when the starter is supposed to be cranking...
• mechanic for 5-cyl vw quantum ?
  Historical mailing list - walter bahm
  Wed, 4 Jul 2001 09:08:42 -0700
  ...battery charge normal yet starter will not engage when ignition switch turned fully. notice tachometer needle jumps to 2-3k rpm as you turn...
• Re: Auxiliary Battery
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 21 May 2003 09:43:36 -0600
  ...What loads have you moved to the aux battery from starter batt? I'm installing an Optima battery under the driver's seat. In...
• compression testing... on the bench
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Tue, 14 Feb 2006 00:04:47 -0500
  ...I got a spare starter & bell housing, bolted it up, got out the spare battery, and cranked away happily. I was seriously considering how...
• the transmission ground
  Historical mailing list - Brian Jarvinen
  Sat, 15 Sep 2007 19:07:11 -0700
  How will I know if this ground is no longer connected? I had my battery disconnected to replace a starter and decided to clean...
• Re: won't start
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:13:57 -0600
  ...For the '84, the relay solved the problem for about a year, but then the starter got bad enough that it needed a rebuild...
• Re: Can I buy just a solenoid?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 21:04:02 -0600
  ...Can I buy just a solenoid? > > > > Before you go ripping apart your starter, measure the voltage to the >trigger > > wire when you try to...
• Mostly successful manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:52:18 -0500
  ...Upper starter bolt was a pain, but do-able. Forgot to check on starter bushing. Peeked back in and didn't see one, but...
• Re: Trying to understand starter stuff adding a relay
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 24 Dec 2014 06:51:23 -0800
  The added starter relays can be beneficial. The fact that something can be installed poorly isn't much of an argument against them. I...