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• Mega-fuse? (between batteries)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 11 Dec 2010 10:20:03 -0800
  ...I just remembered that when I installed my auxilliary battery, I left it without a fuse between the regular starter battery and the new...
• CONFUSION
  Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
  Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:24:27 -0000
  ...The only heavy wire is the one connecting starter to the main battery. In my set up the aux. battery is connected to main...
• Re: Best Bus
  Historical mailing list - Randy
  Sun, 5 Jun 94 21:59:54 CDT
  ...Sounds like it was a good > road trip, even with the starter problem. Averaged 72 > MPH? Whoa! What was your top speed, and how...
• Re: Auxillary battery alternative
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle
  Thu, 15 Jul 1999 14:18:38 -0400
  ...In the mean time, I'll wear out my starter battery, I suppose. (BTW, the D750 U is only $145 at DCBattery.com and...
• Comment on Starter Bolts and Engine Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 13:08:57 EST
  I have noted in this thread that the Socket Cap starter bolt is treated as an alien entity in the overall scheme of bolts...
• Re: no cold start/hard start relay kit
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 19 Jan 2002 06:02:55 EST
  ...Will cause the starter to not work properly. Cheers�� Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/BusFusion/bfhome.htm">BusFusion...
• Where's Waldo? (Something is missing?)
  Historical mailing list - jeremyp
  Fri, 5 Dec 2003 22:46:57 -0500
  ...Voltage on the battery is 12v and drops to 9.7v when the starter goes CLONK. Any ideas here? Thank You! Jeremy
• batt cable
  Historical mailing list - Bob Mac
  Mon, 31 Dec 2007 13:48:33 -0500
  ...It's never failed to start but i can't be doing the starter any good with the low amperage. My second question is...
• Re: Starter woes...
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 24 Apr 2017 20:50:47 -0600
  On 24 Apr , 2017, at 8:01 PM, Marc Perdue wrote: > " it wouldn't start again. " If You want accurate help We Need More...
• Red and black wire
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Sun, 2 Jan 2011 17:37:50 -0800
  ...Does it come from the starter? Or from the ignition switch? Thanks. Mark
• Rebuilt turnkey 2.1 liter motor WAS:A starting battery to starter cable replacement story
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 10:31:12 -0500
  Just to clear things up. The rebuilt 2.1 motor is from AVP. The oil cooler is from tencentlife. That is all, until I...
• Re: Battery Problems- Slow Cranking
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 12 May 2010 09:56:30 -0700
  ...Slow cranking First suspect loose or dirty connections at the starter Second, the battery is going bad. Try disconcerting the ground strap when parked...
• 1980 VW Vanagon - $1800
  Historical mailing list
  29 Oct 1994 08:27:32 GMT
  Moving, must sell by Friday Nov 4: - 1980 VW-Vanagon "pop-top" version, good shape - engine < 1 year old - brakes recently overhauled - starter < 1...
• 1980 Vanagon Parts F.S.
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Tue, 4 Jun 1996 08:18:04 -0400 (EDT)
  ...All parts must go or there going to the junk man. > > Good computer, starter, windows, suspension parts. Many > small parts for the cost of...
• Digitool temp I & II values
  Historical mailing list - Jim Barnes
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 08:21:28 -0700
  ...Too cold for starter solenoid to move! Jim "87 syncro -- Certainly the game is rigged. Don't let that stop you; if you don...
• anyone ever convert a manual to auto tranny 86-91?
  Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
  Wed, 19 Jun 2002 16:47:00 -0700
  ...I can get the AT, starter, linkage and shifter. Is it worth the trouble? has anyone done it? what do you do with the...
• Re: Starting system quirk - diagnosis help needed
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 17 Feb 2014 07:31:47 -0500
  It takes significant current to activate the starter solenoid, especially as it ages. This is rough on the contacts in the ignition switch. Replacing...
• Re: Starter Saga was: 1982 Diesel Intermittent Start Problem
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 17:45:16 EDT
  Ken, The starter bushing would be a great idea, except that the diesel Vanagon is different. The bushing is located in the nosecone of...
• Another bus in my fleet
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:27:45 -0400
  ...It was parked because the starter was going bad and finally "just stopped working" Sure enough, I pulled the starter off and the cable...
• Re: HELP: in Kamloops and need some help
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 29 Nov 2006 20:55:13 -0800
  ...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: Van Not Starting - 88 Automatic with New Starter and Alternerator
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 11:08:01 -0400
  ...A third possibility is a bad connection at starter, that single small red wire may be loose or coreded. Regards, Ben On Wed, 8...
• Re: Trying to understand starter stuff adding a relay
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Dec 2014 10:16:09 -0500
  ...Trying to understand starter stuff adding a relay The added starter relays can be beneficial. The fact that something can be installed poorly isn...
• Re: A Mystery
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 1 Sep 2013 12:05:08 +0000
  ...to neutral, turn switch - system hot, > pause > - turn switch to engage starter. Starter engages and turns engine like > crazy. Engine refuses to start. Doesn...
• Re: New engine start-up, help a brother out
  Historical mailing list - Motlagh, John N [GMG]
  Sun, 24 Aug 2003 16:10:37 -0500
  ...Then turn the key and activate the starter for 5 seconds. Let is rest for 10 seconds. Hit the starter again for 5 seconds...
• RE: Hoo Boy! (1990 - engine transplant)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Tue, 28 May 1996 12:26:35 -0400
  Patrick said: >(snip) >i did just call about some details...and it was basically the same old: >used the diesel bell housing, starter, oil...
• Voltage Regulator Test 80 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Rankin
  Thu, 14 Dec 95 17:21:54 -0500
  ...Check starter bolts b. Install ByPass solonoid c. Do starter and solonoid check. 3. Inner and Outer CV Boots on the Right Side 4...
• Re: What is a Hard Start Relay Kit? Who sells them?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 16:22:38 -0700
  ...Shortly after putting it all back together, I began to get the slow starter problem, which eventually resulted in the starter 'dying' altogether. I...
• Re: won't start
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:43:24 -0600
  ...But, I'm asking first, where to start. > > Switch on the clutch pedal, ignition switch, wire to the starter? The > > thing ran fine all...
• Re: NEW mystery - Subaru Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 28 Aug 2022 18:17:04 +0000
  ...Only OBD2 code is related to the starter and > that's because of how it's wired. That's just ignored. Anyone got any...
• Re: Fixed Re: Progress, Puzzle on "Fuel pump won't work"
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Mon, 23 Apr 2018 15:27:08 -0700
  ...Could the alternator voltage regulator be blocking positive flow to fuel pump 30 while engine is off and while the starter turns the engine...
• Re: Need help - will not crank
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
  Wed, 9 Mar 2005 21:20:15 -0600
  ...probably a dead cell. > > that's assuming that you mean you turned the key and the starter did > NOT spin the engine. > but it...
• Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:06:45 -0700
  A starter is a little bit heavier than the alternator, but I pack both along because I'm automatic as well (don't need...
• Re: Bosch "premium" rebuilt starter appears to be built from non-Bosch parts!?!
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 3 Jul 2017 10:49:22 -0700
  ...I may eat my words, $65 may 'get me what I paid for' but I'll never use a rebuilt - reman Bosch Vanagon starter...
• Re: Trip report, British Columbia
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sat, 23 Jul 2011 17:39:12 -0700
  ...Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> > Congrats on your successful trip ! > > re starter ..I only use Bosch rebuilt starters..and have > perfect luck with...
• Re: Total Cost of a complete engine overhaul
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 9 Jan 2003 19:32:34 -0500
  ...I have all my starters and alternators > for my (and my friends) various vehicles rebuilt at a local auto electric shop > and have never...
• Re: S.O.S. Vanagon stuck 20 miles N of Orlando in Maitland, FL
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 4 Oct 2006 15:51:47 -0700
  I'd bring a starter and a spare battery. Jumper cables to help it start and to test the starter. Good Luck! Steven --- David...
• Re: 86 syncro doesnt start
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 27 Sep 2008 11:51:33 -0400
  ...If these test fine then you should check your connections on your starter but you probably have a starter that is going bad. The...
• Re: Help--Stuck in Mammoth Lakes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:56:51 -0800
  ...It's probably due to very cold (and old) > lubricant on the starter. It will prevent the gear from sliding an > engaging. > > You could...
• Re: Alternator question
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Nov 95 11:19:57 +0100
  ...that could be on the battery's +Pole or on the startermotor connection that is directly connected to the +Pole. Hope it helps, Brian.
• 85 Camper: Won't Start After long road run
  Historical mailing list - George Spicely
  Thu, 25 Sep 1997 07:53:02 -0400
  ...No starter action. Mechanics say they cannot diagnose unless it happens when I bring it in! George 85 Westy 77 Bus 69 Bug
• Starters: Becker vs Bosch?
  Historical mailing list - Lebron, Nathan (GEP, Contractor)
  Fri, 24 Apr 1998 12:53:14 -0400
  Since my van is now giving me the same starting problems as before, I called around for prices. This is what I got: Parts...
• Re: vanagon won't start
  Historical mailing list - Michael J Vickey
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 12:03:53 -0400
  ...and it turned out to be the ignition switch >> If the starter is working normally, and the engine still will not start, it is...
• '84 FS in Kalamazoo MI $500
  Historical mailing list - mark fisher
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 03:03:12 -0400
  Hi all Need to thin down the herd a bit- '84 manual w/sunroof, new tires, starter, newer alternator, runs good. However it is...
• Re: [Syncro] Help! Igintion Won't shut off!
  Historical mailing list - Nigel Bennett
  Tue, 24 Oct 2000 09:37:38 +0200
  ...The engine would lazily try to start itself after switching off the ignition! Turned out to be a bad relay box on the starter...
• Used parts FS
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 24 Jan 2002 10:26:38 -0800
  ...for westy in good but not excellent cond. - used/working syncro starter - air bag lift kit brand new w/compressor - grey vanagon captain chair...
• Ignition Switch Source & Tips
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Mon, 19 Dec 2005 09:05:01 -0800
  Last weekend I replaced the starter on my '87 Syncro because of occasional grinding sound and no start. Still have the problem. I thought...
• Re: Time to hammer the starter/solenoid????
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 13 Apr 2007 08:59:05 -0700
  Mike, that post never got to the list as part of this thread..... On 4/13/07, Mike Collum <collum@verizon.net> wrote: > > Did...
• Re: 2.1L ignition/FI woes!!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 29 Nov 2005 12:34:07 -0800
  ...This the wire from the starter to the alternator, which i > replaced. > > Starter engages fine. > > Now here is what is bizarre. I hooked up...
• Re: Charging system questions.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Feb 2011 11:06:56 -0500
  ...The starter battery is kept out of the circuit by that relay... When the ignition is activated....that happens using only the starter battery...
• Re: [vanagon] Know a good mechanic?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:22:12 -0400
  ...T Scenario A can often be resolved by removing and cleaning the wires from battery to starter, from ignition-starter, from battery to chassis...
• Re: No Start & Sliding door handle'
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Tue, 6 Jun 2017 20:14:48 -0400
  ...Especially after > messing with it. “New starter in March.” indicates ‘messed with.' > > Handle - Get another one. There’s one small screw that holds the...
• Re: no cold start/hard start relay kit
  Historical mailing list - Mathieu Bertrand
  Mon, 21 Jan 2002 02:29:43 +0000
  ...The > > > > starter doesn't turn at all. Sometimes, if try and try again, out of > > > > the blue, it turns at a good speed. I...
• Re: Re-occuring problem
  Historical mailing list - James Bowen
  Tue, 12 Jun 2001 18:40:50 EDT
  ...The wire that connects the ignition switch to the number 50 terminal on the starter solenoid (the voltage drop culprit), is removed from the...
• Re: Start Issue with Hard Start Relay
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 6 Mar 2011 21:40:49 -0500
  At 09:20 PM 3/6/2011, Larry Alofs wrote: >A while back I connected a starter to a car battery so that I...
• Re: Hot Start Problem
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Tue, 15 Feb 2011 06:11:59 -0500
  ...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: Alternator with "W" connector
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 20 Jun 2003 10:13:51 -0700
  ...Next most Vanagons have a blue wire but it goes to the solenoid actuatior wire on the starter. It normally has a little square...
• Re: Please Help! Starting problems 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 10:53:50 -0700
  A good upgrade but in a Westy it can cause major damage to the starter and flywheel real fast. The installation instructions don't...
• Fuel pump circuit information to file away
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Tue, 7 Jun 2011 22:04:39 -0400
  ...This was caused by my neglecting to reconnect the fuel pump circuit lead to the starter when I had changed something on the starter...
• Another Two Battery Set-up
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 8 Jun 2001 13:26:07 -0400
  I have installed a second Group 41 battery under the rear seat which has 1 AWG cables (+) and (-) directly to the starter. They are...
• Weird Tiico starting problem -- please Help!
  Historical mailing list - Oliver Balson
  Mon, 8 Nov 2004 12:35:31 -0500
  ...I have replaced the battery, starter, ingnition switch, and all electrical up front checks out. This has happened every road trip. This past weekend...