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• Oscilloscope Waveforms for the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 13:18:39 -0700
  ...interesting and useful to compile a library of Vanagon waveforms: - Ignition - Starter current draw, cylinder balance - Fuel pump, rpm etc. - Idle bypass valve - Alternator...
• Overheating
  Historical mailing list - Hugh Harkins
  Thu, 25 Sep 2003 12:51:33 -0700
  ...The ignition wire popped off my starter solenoid the other day and I disconnected a coolant hose to access the connector. Afterwards, the red...
• Motor cranking but do not start
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Wed, 19 May 2004 23:30:10 -0400
  Hi Somebody could tell me if the RPM should move when the starter is cranking the motor? I suspect my hall sender is defective...
• Re: finding switch able power
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 24 Jun 2005 02:59:24 -0700
  ...G3 will go on with the key but off while the starter is engaged. This would be point I would want for aux battery...
• Fwd: FS: TDI swap & Kennedy adapter kit (Guelph, Ontario, Canada)
  Historical mailing list - Jason Ewing
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:34:23 -0500
  ...205 nozzles new Sachs 228mm clutch kit 5 speed TDI MK5 starter (will require an adapter plate) $3500 Canadian. Not interested in shipping. Add...
• Re: common electrical problems in vanagons
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:40:39 -0700
  ...Mark Larry Alofs wrote: > I nominate the mickey mouse circuit that activates the starter solenoid. By > my measurement, the solenoid draws about 37 amps...
• Re: What do you call this piece???
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 05:38:32 EDT
  ...FINALLY, someone calling a spade a spade ! Good on ya ! Best I read today ! Most people call it the "fire starter". Cheers, Frank Condelli...
• Re: Old wiper motor parks, New doesn't
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 5 Apr 2007 20:43:47 -0700
  ...Yah I knew that when starter is cranking some other accessories wouldn't get any juice. Thing is, the wiper motor doesn't work...
• Re: trouble installing new starter bushing
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 11 May 2012 21:49:18 -0400
  ...the bushing tapet onto a same size socket was too wobbly. Starter works fine but first run was stymied bythe fuel pressure regulator. I...
• Re: question about thermostat ... or not
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 4 Mar 2010 12:48:05 -0800
  ...or not > Roger, I believe VanCafe has a direct replacement, in metal, for the > 'Fire Starter Teat' (sorry, I like the teat reference.). > Miguel...
• Re: occasionally won't start.
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 25 Apr 2003 12:38:01 -0700
  ...This wire feeds everything in the > engine compartment *except* the starter. Open the black box on the firewall > (on the left side, as you...
• Re: women and standard gearbox
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 10:20:51 -0800
  ...I did have to break her of the habit of leaving > it in gear when parked....went through several starters first. > Anthony > '89 Syncro...
• Re: Electrical Fire in the Engine Bay
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:27:48 -0400
  ...Another possibility is some short near the starter. If you have one of those hard start relay kits it could have closed energizing the...
• Re: Overhead Westy light
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 11:36:05 -0700
  ...Entire that is but for starter motor. > > In practice that means the running lights can be left on (but not > headlights for that does...
• Re: Auxillary battery alternative
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Thu, 15 Jul 1999 17:15:01 -0700
  ...The stock wire between the starter battery and the relay in the auxiliary battery box is routed via the main fuse panel by the...
• Re: What do you call this piece???
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 6 Oct 2008 09:56:02 -0500
  ...On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 9:18 AM, Tony Collins <tonycollin@gmail.com> wrote: > I can see hoe that is a fire starter...
• 79 Bus For Sale
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 03 Jun 1996 23:46:19 -0500 (EST)
  ...205,000 miles and still very strong -Many new parts, including starter and alternator -driven daily-12,000 miles a year. Very dependable -running...
• Re: Developing New Web Page - Need Input!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Sun, 3 Mar 1996 15:54:01 -0800 (PST)
  ...Well, there's Pick-n-Pull for starters... If you're just going for but ugly, well just open up any VW T & A...
• foamy green stuff
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Apr 1996 21:30:05 -0400
  ...I have an moderate oil leak from the starter if that helps. Also is there any way to tell if you have a collapsed...
• Re: Price of Tii coversion?
  Historical mailing list - se7en
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 22:30:51 -0700
  ...yes, yes, yes and also the starter and injectors. If you go this route I would also take this opportunity to buy a new...
• delayed start
  Historical mailing list - Jim Wheaton
  Mon, 1 Jan 2001 20:33:23 -0800
  ...seconds after turning the key to the start position before the starter makes noise, but then it starts right up (about 50 deg. F...
• Finding TDC (dumb question?)
  Historical mailing list - Jon Joyce
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 09:29:10 -0600
  ...Do I have to bump the starter or what? TIA- JJ _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http...
• Re: low voltage, starter running intermittently, but alternator is okay?
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Sun, 22 Jan 2006 18:10:13 -0700
  Wesley Pegden wrote: > I'm still a bit distraught since this is easily my 3rd alternator in 3 > years---which is why I was...
• Re: Jetta Power Supply relay questions (Vanagon conversion) PIC of wiring diagram.
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:45:06 -0400
  ...The ECU brings terminal 5/86a high to remove power from unnecessary components during cranking, so the starter gets more power.
• Re: Update (not fixed...) Re: FIXED? (and, advice needed...) (was: Re: low voltage, starter running intermittently, but alternator is okay?)
  Historical mailing list - rsf
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 19:14:28 -0500
  ...low voltage, starter running intermittently, but alternator is okay?) Hey Wes, Sorry you're still having troubles. Those two wires on the back of...
• Re: 85 won't start
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 8 May 2022 16:53:43 -0700
  ...The starter made a "taratatat,taratatat,taratatat" noise, crank weakly and the engine doesn't fire. I removed the battery connectors, cleaned the posts...
• Re: Vanagon starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Fri, 12 Aug 2016 13:55:04 -1000
  ...Hook up a remote starter switch ... rig the coil wire so a spark can jump to ground. put a NOID light on a an...
• Re: Random Instant Shutdown
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:06:20 -0400
  ...Seeing the wiring mess in the engine compartment, I built Mark's tool and then proceeded to replace the starter, fuel pump, distributor, (Hall...
• Re: won't start
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 11 Nov 2012 16:34:13 -0800
  ...Switch on the clutch pedal, ignition switch, wire to the starter? The thing ran fine all the way home in the pouring rain, lights...
• Re: Syncro Transmission Removal Advice?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Wed, 22 Dec 2010 03:33:37 +0000
  ...I presume that really just leaves (aside from the > engine to transmission bolts), the Clutch Slave, the coolant pipes, and the > starter. > > Clutch Slave...
• Re: replace starter
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 15:23:35 -0400
  ...and get the starter with a lifetime warranty. I got > my first one many years ago and I've never had to buy > another...
• Re: Oil Leak - by bell housing
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 11 Aug 2007 17:12:13 -0400
  ...Also, remove your starter and open it up. I'll bet it's full of oil. Mike Jack R. wrote: > My 84 Westy, with...
• Re: Simple starting problem?
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 09:55:01 -0500
  ...When your engine is warm, turn the key "on" (injectors injecting) but don't engage the starter, and wait about 15 seconds in this...
• Re: '89 2.1i digifant cutting out. Really need some help on this one...
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Fri, 4 Oct 2002 08:32:30 -0400
  ...Symptoms at the time were intermittent starter operation - it would occasionally run the starter while the engine was up and running. Terrible grinding noise...
• Re: can vanagon run w/out alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Moery
  Sat, 3 Nov 2001 15:42:01 -0900
  ...While it takes just a small current to power the ignition system, the starter is another matter, as you discovered. It takes a lot...
• Re: Baffled - still no spark
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 27 Feb 2019 10:50:29 -0500
  ...Coil, Distributor, Computer > Connected the idle connections together. > Using a remote starter I have started in all kind of possible variations. > Cleaned the ground...
• Re: 91 GL won't start
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Mon, 21 Feb 2011 08:21:49 -0500
  ...Dave On Sun, Feb 20, 2011 at 9:37 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > No sound from the starter at all...
• Re: No Start Problem
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:03:41 -0500
  ...I'd recommend to start with a jumper wire (or mechanic's remote starter switch) from the control terminal on the solenoid to alternator...
• Re: A newbie needing hard starting help
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 15 Aug 2009 16:13:15 -0700
  ...Turn key, starter makes a sort of grunt-pause, then it turns over briskly and the engine starts. The pause is a bit more...
• Q? syncro gastank into 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Wed, 24 Jun 1998 10:16:03 -0300
  ...2WD, and no way is there a 2" gap above my starter/solenoid (that side is still held up properly). So.... has anyone done...
• FS: 1986 Syncro Westy - N. Battleford, Saskatchewan
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 10:19:25 -0600
  ...1986 VOLKSWAGEN WESTFALIA VANAGON 4X4, Syncro, new trans (5000), warr, paint, tires, starter,CV boots, alt, mech inspctd, exc shape, go anywhere, 166,000...
• Re: used 1.9 Eng For Sale
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 09:53:15 -0400
  ...I want to get rid of it complete with exhaust, computer, > harness, starter & alternator. > Im asking a very reasonable $500.00 u-haul price...
• Ignition Switch "Work Around"
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 06:38:50 -0700
  ...I am without the use of the Westy until I determine if the problem is ground, solenoid, starter or ignition switch...or something else...
• Re: Need ideas - diagnosing troubles.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 16 Jan 2002 14:08:43 -0500
  ...Get a mechanic's starter switch and leave it hooked up so you can crank from the engine room. When it's not working...
• LP gas question--does this happen to you?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 29 Dec 2004 08:38:46 -0600
  ...I never got the gas heater going from the piezo starter, either, but then I didn't try very hard. There just didn't...
• Re: Auto conversion to Manual?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 18 May 2007 21:46:19 -0400
  If you were going to be in remote areas with an automatic, you'd at least want an aux battery and a spare starter...
• Update (not fixed...) Re: FIXED? (and, advice needed...) (was: Re: low voltage, starter running intermittently, but alternator is okay?)
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 17:38:11 -0500
  ...What two wires are these? To the starter and the battery? Is the bonding strap you're talking about here different from the ground...
• Intermittent no start problem solved
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 18 May 2014 11:40:09 -0700
  ...Over the winter I noticed the van took more turns with the starter to run. Back then I did do the electrical tests outlined...
• Re: was fav 12 V acc, now 2nd battery relay system
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 22 Feb 2007 11:40:26 -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: won't start
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 11 Nov 2012 16:30:20 -0800
  ...Switch on the clutch pedal, ignition switch, wire to the starter? The thing ran fine all the way home in the pouring rain, lights...
• Battery or Charging System Help Please
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 20:22:48 -0700
  ...Bentley shows two parallel wires from the alternator that connect to a bus wire that runs from the heavy starter cable to the front...
• No start solution
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Apr 1996 07:58:26 -0400
  Well, I took the easy way out and solved the periodic no start problem by swapping in a rebuilt starter, $70. Self esteem and...
• Very cold hard starting?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Sat, 18 Jan 2003 17:42:52 -0700
  ...So I keep the starter running for approx 60 seconds while it sounds like the engine is firing but is so weak that if...
• Re: Hard start on a slant?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 24 Nov 2014 15:18:15 -0800
  Hmm, stuck starter solenoid or gear? Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Jim Felder Sent...
• Re: Ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 18 Oct 2014 03:26:21 -0400
  ...50 - output to starter solenoid, on in start position. X - output to load reduction relay and headlights, on in run position. P - not used...
• For Sale 1989 Westy Listed on the Samba
  Historical mailing list - ac butler
  Tue, 4 Sep 2012 15:48:39 -0500
  ...Skylight Front pop top seal Clutch Disc, Pressure Plate, Release Bearing, Crankshaft Rear seal, Pilot Bearing, Flywheel O-Ring, Starter Water Pump Oil Pressure...
• Re: 12.2 V at rest ('85 Westy w/2.1L)
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:31:21 -0700
  ...How long a chunk does one need to go between the engine battery and the starter on a 1.9? They are not that...
• Re: 1982 Westy Alternator question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 5 Nov 2009 18:12:29 -0500
  ...from the B+ alternator terminal to the 30 terminal on the starter, where they connect to a 1-ga wire to the battery. The...
• Re: damage from missing upper bellhousing bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Mon, 20 Feb 1995 11:43:08 -0800 (PST)
  ...I can see starter-flywheel problems right off the bat. Throttle cable length problems, maybe. Thom -- > Auntie Em: Hate you, hate Kansas, took the...
• Re: pre-tour warm-up (East coast)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 Nov 94 08:15:48 EST
  ...We can show those rich, west-coast (high-rollers) types that we have some beautiful country and sites (for starters - Blue Ridge, Great Smokey...