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• Re: no start in 81 AC Westy
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Sun, 10 Sep 2017 20:58:12 -0400
  ...Sounds like a bad starter battery is the place to start. > >> Mine acted just like that and though the starter battery was not that...
• Opinions on JC Whitney's various alarms?
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Mon, 31 May 1999 22:09:16 -0400
  ...THis one has more features than the Hornet (has trunk release and starter kill as standard rather than option) ANyone has experiences or opinions...
• Re: What Specific Model Optima Auxiliary Battery Should I Buy? Any Comments on the Hella Kit?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 29 Sep 2000 13:35:55 -0400
  ...To do this with the >fridge relay I have to jump to the starter battery, do I have to do this >with the Hella...
• Aux solenoid/hot start fix article
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Wed, 20 Nov 1996 09:39:27 -0600 (MDT)
  ...Find an appropriate place to mount the solenoid by the starter. If the only place to attach it is to the starter itself, make...
• Re: 87 started, then died again
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 12:13:00 -0700
  Check connections to starter. If there was really rough idle and/or jerky movement while moving van, something could have come loose. Neil. On...
• Re: Main Positive battery Cable
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:43:08 -0400
  ...In my case it was just a bad starter (luckily). -Craig '85GL turned WESTY BOSTIG in the back '87 SUNROOF Syncro On Tue, Aug...
• Re: DC to DC Charger for Aux Battery
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 19 Jun 2024 07:45:14 -0700
  ...for the AUX battery? > > This allows you to charge off the starter battery/alternator to the AUX (any > battery type). > > Seems like the way...
• NEW mystery - Subaru Conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 27 Aug 2022 21:57:46 -0500
  ...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: Starter for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 16 Oct 2020 23:34:15 +0000
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• Won't start
  Historical mailing list - tina canny
  Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:52:19 -0800
  ...I have had a new starter and solenoid new ignition switch and new battery recently. Any ideas why letting it sit it would start...
• Re: taking the alternator out
  Historical mailing list - Randy Newell
  Wed, 21 May 1997 08:22:07 -0500
  ...see if you have a place local the specializes in rebuilding starters and alt. I found mine at a import FLAP. Randy Newell 86...
• Re: Vanagon- Chev 2.8 V6 swap
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 1 Oct 1997 19:04:34 -0400
  ...they will send a flywheel and if you order it, a heavier duty clutch and a higher torque starter. Sudhir H. Desai 1984 VW...
• Differential Lock Light
  Historical mailing list - Joe Friedrichs
  Thu, 18 May 2000 08:23:08 -0400
  I had the local syncro guru replace my starter and a small problem has developed. The rear differential lock which worked perfectly prior still...
• Re: Re; Help Again
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 22 Aug 2000 18:57:43 EDT
  ...net writes: << I ran a 8 gauge wire from the bottom starter bolt to a hole in the frame I drilled. Poof! No more...
• Re: Suggestions for car alarm, remote start, keyless entry?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 22:05:32 +1200
  I have just ordered the Electric-Life alarm/remote starter/ window closer for $95US. The remote should also operate the central locking. Andrew Grebneff...
• fs '85 GL/Eurospec
  Historical mailing list - Grant Holst
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 09:26:50 -0800
  ...New battery/rebuilt starter. Interior is nice, no rips in seats. New brakes. Grant Sunnyvale,Ca.
• Free! Free! Free!
  Historical mailing list - Sam Johnson
  Mon, 28 Nov 2005 06:55:10 -0500
  ...One used Bosch Alternator One starter for 1.9 liter waterboxer Also have a brand new red engine hoist used only once, plus new...
• Re: Dielectric grease
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 5 Mar 2014 20:47:36 -0500
  ...FWIW, I brought my starter to the local starter & alternator >>> "specialist". After about 20 seconds, the proprietor, whom I'll call >>> "Jethro" says, "Nope...
• Re: Re-occuring problem
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Tue, 12 Jun 2001 17:58:10 -0700
  ...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: Strategy for low-mess oil drain.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 23 Jul 2011 09:01:36 -0500
  ...Strategy for low-mess oil drain. > > > > ---- Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote: > >> I just use one of those crankhandle type syphon starter thingey...
• '56 Kombi Progress Update
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Wed, 21 Sep 1994 22:11:41 -0700 (PDT)
  Hi, I'm still stumped on the starter problem. I charged up the battery for 2 days at 1 amp, and the lights are...
• Re: please help -- starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Tue, 12 Mar 1996 14:44:41 -0600 (MDT)
  ...Battery (+) | Ignition wire--------+--------Ground from switch | Starter Solenoid The "+" is the relay. The current from the ignition switch trips the relay and dumps Battery...
• Re: Mexican Water cooled loaf bus? what engine?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 16:41:29 -0800
  ...It uses a special bellhousing with cable driven clutch, special flywheel, unique oil pan, and unique starter. Just get a Kennedy kit instead so...
• Re: NEW mystery - Subaru Conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 28 Aug 2022 16:23:48 -0500
  ...Turns out, it was a broken Ring terminal on the big red wire to > starter. Apparently it was just hanging on by a thread...
• Re: 2.1 WBX - Cold starts easy, Hot - failure to start
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 25 Apr 2017 09:37:53 -0500
  ...Let it cool a while, and it fires right up. >> >> This engine is a 2.1L WBX with a new diesel TDI starter. >> >> John...
• 5 cyls, starters
  Historical mailing list - Wouter de Waal
  Wed, 5 Apr 1995 13:36:54 +0200 (SAT)
  ...On another thread, I wouldn't worry about frying the starter motor when using more batteries. Net.wisdom is that, when you swap your...
• FS, Sacramento area
  Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
  Fri, 13 Mar 1998 09:13:58 -0800
  ...ID #058384. $12,977Crossroads 1-800-427-7701 NOTCHBACK '65, new paint, clutch, starter, shocks, dual carbs, reblt trans, 90% compl., not running but...
• Re: No start, no codes ... usual stuff doesn't help.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 15 Aug 2009 22:11:04 -0500
  ...Last > year at Mastercraft Motors, it was noticed that a code for bad starter > voltage was set although the starter worked just fine while...
• Re: Hot Start Problem
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Wilsher
  Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:00:08 -0800
  ...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: Cool idea for table
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 29 Jun 2023 17:08:30 +0000
  ...at my Subie Conversion mechanic....he had a whole host of starter motors laying right there on the concrete, like 5 of them.  I...
• Re: Air flow Meter
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 25 Jul 2010 08:15:25 -0400
  ...Remote Starter Switch > connected to starter solenoid so you can be right there with the engine > while cranking it on the starter to fire...
• Won't start when hot OR cold
  Historical mailing list - Carlen, Gregg
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 17:54:12 -0500
  ...Then, I was only able to start the van when I tapped on the starter solenoid while my wife turned the ignition key. That...
• RE: Anyone have a Eurovan Diesel?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Wed, 22 Feb 1995 21:18:05 -0800 (PST)
  ...The engine mounts, heat sheilding, sump, starter, bellhousing, pulleys and drive belts, oil pump or oil pickup pipe, flywheel, clutch (maybe), transmission input shaft...
• Re: Starter question
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Toomey
  Wed, 7 Jul 2021 04:05:18 +0000
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• 1.9 automatic vanagon syndrome ??
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 09:34:41 -0400
  ...Can a fast moving AT van allow the engine to re-start in motion without the starter? And what do you think is the...
• Bus Stuff for sale
  Historical mailing list - Lund
  Mon, 6 May 1996 23:49:22 -0700 (PDT)
  ...one left) NEW VW Wiring Harness w/ grommets for Alternator and starter (72-79) Steward Warner Gas Heater (perfect for the summer heat) excellent...
• 85 Vanagon wont start!
  Historical mailing list - Peter Brandt
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 08:38:13 -0400
  ...Is it the starter or something else (solenoid/key switch?) Thanks guys, this list has saved my butt and wallet more then once! -peter-
• Re: (another) Van Dies, Refuses to start in extreme hot weather.. (verylong)
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 16 Jul 2002 08:09:06 -0400
  ...Run heavy gauge cables directly to the starter, both (+) and (-). Starts like a champ. When camping I just disconnect this battery for the trip...
• Re: non-starting vanagon
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 15:59:35 -0800
  ...Maybe they sold you a starter with a short post in which case it won't fit. Mark dgk1 wrote: > > ---Thanks to all for...
• Re: lighter socket mod
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 17:33:18 -0800
  ...After all, you still had to insert and turn a key prior to pushing the starter button. To each their own. Then again, I...
• turn key, wait for turn-over
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Fri, 6 Apr 2007 18:20:42 -0500
  ...Does anybody have any ideas? Is the starter going? The battery is new. Thanks Gregor
• Re: Finding the PERFECT starter battery!
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Tue, 7 Jul 2015 12:54:13 -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: PS pump switch, engine compartment wiring harness, ECU, starter
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 10 Feb 2016 14:45:07 -0800
  ...PS pump switch, engine compartment wiring harness, ECU, starter Does anybody know what gauge wire this is? I was thinking of ordering one of...
• No compression
  Historical mailing list - Skip Emmert-Keaton
  Mon, 15 Dec 2003 13:10:35 -0800
  ...Could this be related to the van's hot start problem (it has a new starter and a starter relay)? Unrelated, the fuel pump...
• Re: Vanagon Starter - windings available?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 10:59:17 -0600
  ...Real Good Point Al. > > Who know's how long that reman starter was laying in some mud hole prior > to it being scooped up...
• FI Weirdness -- please help
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Wed, 1 Jul 1998 23:31:58 PDT
  ...Note that the pump will not start running when the key is "on." The starter must operate first, then once the starter has operated...
• Re: women and standard gearbox
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 18:25:08 -0600
  ...We went through several starters in short order until we figured out > the problem. Haven't needed a starter since. > Anthony > > > "Anderson,Chuck" <CAnderson...
• Hard Starting Cold and Hot
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Wed, 19 Oct 2005 19:49:27 -0500
  ...The starter spins the motor fine but it does not start. In order to start i have to press the accelerator pedal to the...
• Re: Sears battery for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Sun, 16 Jul 2000 13:55:58 -0700
  ...I don't get too anal about batteries due to the 4 speed tranny and years of starter and battery trouble with my VW...
• Re: Starter Bushing Blues
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:21:26 EDT
  HEY SCOTT TAKE ELECTRIC TAPE AND TAPE THE NEW BUSHING ONTO A SOCKET THAT is the same size as the bushing and put an...
• 1600/2000 engine swap
  Historical mailing list - Tonks D
  Thu, 28 Mar 96 12:07:00 GMT
  ...If you retain the gearbox for a 1600cc engine, a later bellhousing and starter motor will be required. ----------
• Re: How I got home from work (broken clutch cable)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Nov 1995 15:28:10 -0500
  ...I once drove my '71 Westy home to Chicago from Columbus, Ohio >with a non-working starter motor, a malfunctioning idle-stop solenoid and...
• Re: Syncros
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Sat, 18 May 1996 12:46:02 -0400 (EDT)
  ...It stalled, but crept out on starter... A bit of WD40 and a good wipe... It started up shivered and got me home. Cheers...
• WTB: Vanagon Diesel Parts
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Tue, 13 May 1997 08:14:05 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Flywheel Starter clutch & throw-out brg parts oil pan & pickup motor mounts & brackets crossmember air pump Please respond via email. I do have some...
• Re: 85l gas tanks?
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Tue, 16 Dec 1997 10:16:19 -0800
  ...But it will not fit in any kind of diesel because of the higher starter mounting. The only bad part now is that the...
• Parts
  Historical mailing list - Bob Kelly
  Tue, 14 Sep 1999 21:49:29 -0700
  ...input shaft, all hose's, mounts, oil cooler, oil pan, pump. starter, ect; $550. plus shipping. He is in Northern Cal. If anyone is...
• More Excellent Finds at Canadian Tire!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 12 Nov 1999 11:00:43 -0600
  ...All Bosch Alternators or Starters in the Bosch Catalog: $39.99 "PlatCat" Vented Catalytic Propane Heater: $69.00 All Bosch Fuel Injectors in the...
• Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Peter Wilson
  Wed, 8 Nov 2000 09:22:45 -0800
  ...It's been suggested that the starter is sucking too much juice so that the ECU isn't getting enough voltage. Theories? Peter Wilson...
• anyone want a 1.9 engine???
  Historical mailing list - PNC Allen
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 15:02:20 -0400
  ...alt, starter off. intake, inj, both off. it ran well, but smoked blue after warm up. rings....(?) other stuff available. scrapped the van. took...
• Re: Alternator upgrade
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 13:58:29 -0500
  Dave, The wire between the alternator and the starter needed upgrading in our 86 and 85. They both had an unacceptable voltage drop (across...