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• battery removal
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Thu, 10 Dec 1998 22:53:53 -0800
  I looking at my starter battery and wondering how I am going to get it out once I find a sealed battery to replace...
• Re: Milestone reached and Traction question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 09:11:26 -0700
  To say nothing of buying a starter motor! Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Terry Kay" <CTONLINE@WEBTV.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• Thanks - on the road again!
  Historical mailing list - HC Carter
  Sun, 22 Jun 2003 23:21:32 -0700
  ...Vanagon Bosch Starter Relay Info --- Re: Power loss ===
• Re: So stuff even happens to me!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 4 Apr 2020 10:46:07 -0400
  ...Is it an automatic? If so is the starter even > turning at all. If not, shake the shifter from side to side while holding...
• Re: Deep cycle batteries, voltage regulators, and eating cake
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Sat, 12 Jul 2008 09:13:08 -0700
  ...Instead of putting in a single beefy wire >> from the alternator to the starter, they put in two(!) on a single >> crimp, then run...
• Re: Won't start cold (85 2.1L)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 18 Jan 2005 11:49:56 -0600
  ...If your battery is low and the starter is consuming all the current it starves the rest of the system down below operational voltage...
• Re: Main starter battery
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 11:09:59 -0400
  ...Main starter battery Folks, I tried the archives, but everything i found referred to adding a second battery... so i ask, does anybody have...
• Re: Key in ignition to power radio
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:58:10 -0700
  ...It doesn't cut out when I'm cranking the starter, either. I hope my wife doesn't grind the starter while the engine...
• Re: Turbodiesel Syncro
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 19:00:31 -0700
  ...It works perfectly in my Syncro with the starter in the stock location and the plates are drilled for 50, 15 and 0 deg...
• Re: low voltage, starter running intermittently, but alternator is okay?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sun, 22 Jan 2006 18:47:49 -0500
  ...many a good starter has been > mistakenly replaced over a worn battery - believe me, i learned this > lesson years ago, and the hard way...
• Re: '85 Engine hesitation help
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Kitts
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:07:16 -0700
  ...The starter cranks the engine just fine when I turn the key in the ignition lock. Battery power is good, starter seems good. It...
• Re: 91 Vanagon Manual - slow cranking....
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 3 Dec 2010 14:32:49 -0500
  ...It will only be included in the current path of the starter if there's something wrong with the heavy strap at the transmission...
• vanagon won't start
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 08:10:28 -0400
  ...These power cutoffs get longer and longer and the van finally stops running and won't start, the starter is working normally. It sounds...
• Re: 91(bus) dead on the freeway tech expertise needed !
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 28 Jan 2004 08:55:39 -0800
  ...The switch uses a separate contact for the starter and another to turn on the ECU and ignition. The starter contact is obviously working...
• Re: Deep cycle batteries, voltage regulators, and eating cake
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Tue, 7 Aug 2007 18:04:59 -0400
  ...Added 10 AWG wire alternator to starter post. 4. Resoldered OEM alternator connections. 5. Cleaned starter post connectors, added four copper washers (drilled pennies...
• Re: So stuff even happens to me!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Mon, 6 Apr 2020 07:55:07 -0400
  When I bought my van from a disreputable person in Atlanta, the white board was missing and the starter wires were connected together. Would...
• Re: List posts fix for unreadable content was: Starter post
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 28 Jan 2020 17:44:57 -0700
  On 28 Jan , 2020, at 5:05 PM, Karl wrote: > Fairly easy to understand I would hope. ;) It would appear that You may not...
• $100 Reward Results
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Thu, 10 Jul 2014 11:14:29 -0400
  Dear List Members, My starter problems have been resolved thanks to the help of Stuart, Dean, Mark and Scott. Their advice helped to narrow...
• Re: Dumb Question - Remote Start Switch
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 21 Jun 2014 19:31:02 -0700
  The better way to do this is to install a "hard start relay" and then use that to also act as the remote starter...
• No Start Problem
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:47:59 +0000
  ...I *thought* it was the ignition switch, so I replaced that about a month ago, but still happening-bad starter? TIA, Jeff Jeff Stewart
• Re: Diesel bellhousing to Syncro tranny
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 17:08:40 -0700
  ...but, in a syncro, the start will /not/ clear the fuel tank. (starter is dead center top of the bellhousing...gas tank is over...
• Automatic trans conversion FS
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 11:36:26 -0400
  I have a complete auto trans package from a 1985 Vanagon, including shifter, cable, trans, axles w/o CV's, pedal cluster, starter, etc...
• Re: when is stopping/restarting better than idling?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sun, 17 Jun 2012 10:48:25 -0400
  ...Better for the starter, leave it running forever. For some other criteria, somewhere in between. HTH!
• Re: Westy Xmas presents
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 10 Dec 2005 17:25:33 -0500
  I just came in from replacing the starter on my '85 Westy. I, again, had to work in the driveway but I had to...
• Re: Aux battery access woes
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 5 Apr 2007 08:12:51 -0700
  ...I did just that a couple of times two weeks ago. Starter battery had finally reached the end of it's useful life, jumped...
• Re: where did the starter bushing go?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 14 Sep 2007 21:25:35 -0700
  ...I check them with an old starter armature shaft. You need to be able to LOOK in there though. The axle isn't in...
• Re: Adding Battery Relay
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Tue, 30 May 2006 01:43:04 +0000
  ...The solenoid coil grounds >>through the NC contacts of a "starter in use" relay which is activated by >>power to the starter solenoid, thus...
• Re: 12.2 V at rest ('85 Westy w/2.1L)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:47:48 -0400
  ...I did overlook that. > > When the battery has been freshly discharged turning the starter, it's > going to be hungry for energy and will...
• Re: That's it, I've had it. (Driving with brake on)
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Mon, 5 Jul 2010 12:21:57 -0700
  ...operate the backing-down lights and > allow the 50 signal from start switch to starter to reach the starter > only if the handle is...
• Re: starting problems
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 18:00:26 -0500
  ...I've encountered this on two loafs and two > vanagons. > > Park on hill > or > Whack starter/solenoid with wrench or hammer while helper holds...
• Re: [no subject]
  Historical mailing list - Andrew
  Sun, 19 Jan 2003 09:11:59 -0800
  ...I checked the Red/ = >black wire at the starter solenoid and there is no 12 volt at that point. I= > went to the starter...
• Re: 86 transmission hookup problem
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 2 Nov 2004 16:35:40 -0700
  ...Installed starter. > I go to start it up and the frickin engine won't turn. > I pull the tranny back off to find that...
• 1984 Vanagon GL H2O
  Historical mailing list - Eric Levine
  Thu, 4 May 2006 00:09:37 EDT
  ...The starter is working. Sometimes you have to wait for it to start. He said the starter is full of transmission fluid from the...
• Re: Hard starting 84 vanagon - stumped
  Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 08:49:07 +0100
  ...I read on the list about a weak starter causing somewhat similar behavior. I know my starter needs a rebuild (sometimes I have to...
• diesel starters, Bently question.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Feb 1996 17:04:08 -0800
  Well it looks like I fried the starter in the diesel vanagon. It was only the second time I had driven the vehicle. It...
• Re: Compression tester question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 10:56:28 -0800
  ...1 - 130 2 - 148 3 - 90 4 - 150 I will get more accurate readings once I get a remote starter and can watch the...
• Re: Finding the PERFECT starter battery!
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Tue, 7 Jul 2015 11:05:12 -0700
  ...Finding the PERFECT starter battery! > > Looking for a new starter battery that will fit perfectly without any > mods. Does anyone know that actual dimensions...
• Re: Fuse Size: Aux battery to fuse block
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 8 Aug 2017 10:59:48 -0700
  ...Though somewhat misguided, my intent was to have no extra loads on the starter battery that might drain it should I leave that load...
• Breadloaf Rear Wiring Harness replacement procedure (long)
  Historical mailing list - H. Steven Dolan
  Wed, 17 Apr 1996 15:31:48 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Feed it Back to the Starter There are a series of metal fold-overs that need to be released as you work your way...
• Re: 82 AIRCOOLED STARTING ISSUE
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Wed, 7 Jan 2015 16:48:01 -0800
  ...I'M GOING TO PUT A RELAY ON THE STARTER IN A FEW WEEKS . MY SON CALLED AND SAID IT TOOK ABOUT 6 TRIES...
• Cleaning/Checking Cylinder Head Question Follow Up
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Thu, 6 Feb 2014 00:07:02 +0000
  ...I'm lucky enough to have a garage and a spare engine, but not an extra bell housing, starter, battery, etc. Well, there may...
• Re: Cold start issue
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 5 Jun 2011 10:22:17 -0700
  ...The > starter > > turns, but the engine only catches half-heartedly. > > > > Flubada-flubada . . . <dies>. > > > > Crank again, give it a little gas. > > > > Flubada, <half-hearted "vroom...
• Cold-Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - J. Douglas Allen Taylor
  Tue, 19 Dec 1995 07:24:44 -0800 (PST)
  ...The starter turns over, but the engine will not engage. The engine gives the impression that it is having trouble getting fuel. Once the...
• Re: lights dim since 6 volt conversion
  Historical mailing list - ed
  Sat, 1 Apr 2000 14:11:33 -0500
  ...As for the starter, junk it. The same junkyard that has brass-era headlights should also have a few hand-cranks lying around; open...
• Re: Watercooled Mexican Microbusses
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 11:36:37 -0800
  Why not just use a KEP setup? They make and sell the adapter/flywheel setup that works with your stock clutch and starter in...
• Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:03:18 -0700
  ...You just have to be careful and do some testing > to make sure these relays do not carry enough current to prevent the > starter...
• Re: Stuck on CA highway 5 near Bakersfield, need a starter for an '87 Vanagon 2.1 Automatic
  Historical mailing list - Fuzzy :philippe
  Mon, 27 Mar 2017 15:49:30 -0700
  On Mar 27, 2017 1:34 PM, "Fuzzy :philippe" <fuzzmeister@gmail.com> wrote: > The current one is burnt. I could use a new or...
• Dim bulb
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 8 Oct 2014 22:55:27 -0500
  ...85 Westfalia, automatic, original starter and alternator. My kid flicked the battery indicator switch on a few weeks ago and i've been watching...
• Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Fri, 22 Nov 2013 07:42:31 -0700
  ...I bet you could fit a chainsaw rope starter right on the end of the pulley.... ;-) Richard
• Re: Any tricks for priming oil pump?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sun, 10 Jul 2011 15:51:25 -0400
  ...air hose through the dip stick tube, cranking with a remote starter and the sheer will of the Vanagon Collective did the trick. Whew...
• Re: Remote Starter Switch Wire-up for '88GL
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:03:20 -0700
  On Wed, 2011-06-22 at 15:33 -0400, David Beierl wrote: > As Mr. Squirrel said, if > you should have incautiously clipped the *other...
• Re: Starter Replacment
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sat, 26 Mar 2011 17:02:25 -0400
  Frank sed: >> This message coming to you from the camp ground next door to the VW Factory and Autosdadt in Wolfsburg ! We are in...
• Re: (was) I could use a little help - jump starters
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 09:14:14 -0700
  RE: Jump start batteries and video Well, looking at that and the specs on their website both of the jump start batteries I have...
• Re: Starter SR0408X ge-futzd
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Sun, 2 May 2010 10:38:31 EDT
  In a message dated 5/1/2010 11:53:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM writes: Damn right - my wife's...
• Re: Alternator Bearings (90 Amp)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 Jan 1996 19:17:41 -0400
  ...Can you get them out? Can you get your alternator rebuilt for less than VW/FLAPS quotes? Older VW manuals were thorough about starter...
• Re: discussion list
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Thu, 17 Nov 94 14:10:41 PST
  ...For starters, they put the engine in the wrong end! By the way, as I soon as I have enough money set aside, I...
• Re: 86 Westy Electrical Questions/Problems
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Sep 1996 19:24:09 -0400
  ...This reduces the load on the battery so that more power is available for the starter. Jim Davis 87 GL Syncro 88 GL Wolfsburg
• Alternator light glowing dimly
  Historical mailing list - Morrell, Edward
  Mon, 10 Mar 1997 19:41:18 -0700
  ...Also, when starter is turning over motor, sounds like fast clicking on the dash gauge area. When engine revved off idle, light goes out...
• syncro diesel fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Wed, 29 Oct 1997 13:39:33 PST
  ...in Germany did have a different fuel tank to accomedate the starter. I also read the EPA did not allow this to be imported...
• Interstate Battery + and - poll
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 07:03:57 -0700
  Got a question for the list -- How many of you are using an Interstate starter battery? What's your experience been with them? Coby...