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• Re: Schematic needed, starter issue, Old school stuff
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:21:54 -0800
  it's exceptionaly easy to wire in a 'starter booster relay.' the Ford solenoid is overkill, by far . what you need is any common...
• please help -- starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Crazed Idiot (sean bartnik )
  Tue, 12 Mar 1996 14:14:09 -0500
  ...I don't hear the solenoid clunking or anything. The lights on the dash dim and I can hear the fuel pump running (this...
• Re: Starter doesn't work on long trips
  Historical mailing list - Woten, Rodney
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 10:07:38 -0500
  ...A simple whack on the solenoid is all it takes to free the worn out mechanism and start the van every time. The solenoid...
• Re: FW: Starter problems
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 13:01:41 -0700
  Pull the starter, remove the solenoid, clean the solenoid shaft which is covered with gummy nasty old grease that ain't greasy no more...
• Re: Thermostat for Dometic Fridge (fan), found at Newark
  Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
  Tue, 13 Jun 2000 08:47:04 -0400
  ...Does the gas valve actually use a solenoid to hold it open? I would think a bi-metalic structure would be more efficient, but...
• starting problem clarification
  Historical mailing list - Crazed Idiot (sean bartnik )
  Tue, 12 Mar 1996 17:13:51 -0500
  ...Should I just have the solenoid rebuilt or should I go for the rebuilt starter/solenoid as a unit? Thanks, Sean
• Re: Mushy Ignitionn
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Dec 1996 13:16:56 -0700 (MST)
  ...With the '77, the problem was the starter solenoid, but only the dealer would sell the solenoid seperately. The jobber starter came complete, and...
• Re: Best 4 spd Syncro starter replace solution?/ Beware of the Theorist
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 06:14:22 EST
  ...1/ The fine strands of the braid between the solenoid and the motor slowly corrode apart until even that short conductor is highly resistive...
• Re: Starter SR0408X ge-futzd
  Historical mailing list - Danny C.
  Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:36:30 -0700
  ...Starters have a magnetic switch often called a solenoid but really just a big relay with an iron core activator that works like a...
• Re: Rear hatch will no longer lock, sliding door iffy
  Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
  Tue, 5 Jan 2010 12:07:43 -0800
  Replace the solenoid behind the panel. Mine is doing the same thing, basically the solenoid wears so that it sticks and won't travel...
• Anyone have this tech text?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Watts
  Tue, 31 Jul 2001 13:53:04 -0500
  ...ftp://gerry.vanagon.com/pub/technical/how-to/starter-solenoid-fix.txt Anyone have an off-line copy they can send to me? Thanks...
• Re: Stuck starter
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 16:24:31 -0500
  ...Stuck starter Are there any tricks to disassembling the starter? Are you using an impact driver to loosen the screws that hold the solenoid...
• Solenoid?
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Sun, 7 Jan 2007 21:00:13 -0500
  ...Got under and banged on the starter and solenoid to no avail. Had it flatbedded home (Thanks, AAA) and it's back in the...
• Re: Fw: Odd ignition issue
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 19:07:27 -0600
  You also need to ck voltage to the starter solenoid when key is engaged. These wires eventually corrode sufficiently to prevent enough juice from...
• Re: Syncro starter removal
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 22 Dec 2010 19:29:23 -0800
  ...I got that end on the solenoid after an hour of trying. Old anglo saxon words were used. alistair On 22-Dec-10, at...
• Re: Electric Heaters / isolater
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Oct 1995 16:34:29 -0700
  isn't a solenoid wired at a main power supply ( high amperage), and controlled by a accesory current? That would make it fully automatic...
• Re: Uncooperative Starter, could it be?
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Stoppkotte
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 18:41:01 CDT
  ...But could it be the solenoid? Last summer during a long, hot, hard trip through the desert, she would not start(turnover) until 1...
• Re: Bus queries
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Wed, 19 Jul 1995 09:15:57 -0700 (PDT)
  ...solenoid died--there was no way I was going to spend an hour under the bus pulling the starter and swapping out solenoid in...
• Re: Starter issues
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 20:19:10 -0500
  ...A bad solenoid , worn brushes or a > dead winding can cause the issues you describe. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: Question: starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Wed, 29 Apr 1998 02:29:11 EDT
  ...The starter solenoid , and the magnet to activate the starter, if weak, will be affected by the heat causing a no start situation. Tapping...
• Re: Bosch Relay Solenoid Fix - Help
  Historical mailing list - George Hahn
  Fri, 1 Jan 1999 13:50:17 -0700
  Stuart MacMillan wrote: > I've heard of using a second solenoid before, but I have searched the > archives but can't find anything. Poor...
• Re: Starter Help!
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Plichta
  Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:36:30 -0500
  ...I here the fuel pump come on, there is 12v at the > main starter lead and less than 4 at the solenoid when turning...
• 1986 Diesel Crew Cab Dropside Pickup (Transporter)
  Historical mailing list - Mel Miller
  Sun, 1 Jun 2003 22:10:37 -0500
  ...Monday we take the guts out of the fuel solenoid to see if the problem is with the solenoid or with the injector pump...
• Re: Sticking Starter
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 18 Jan 2002 10:34:38 EST
  Bill, usually what is happening is that you have some corrosion inside the solenoid. You can spend some time taking the solenoid apart, cleaning...
• Re: engine/starter problem, advice sought:)
  Historical mailing list - Terry Erb
  Wed, 11 Oct 1995 14:18:14 -0700
  ...I might also think if it was slow moving traffic the starter/solenoid got hot then it might cause the starter to drag. There...
• Re: Aux solenoid/hot start fix article
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Wed, 20 Nov 96 15:53:55 EST
  ...I think that the recommendation for the generic Ford > solenoid is due to the higher throughput amperage than that sustainable by > the Bosch relays...
• Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:33:56 -0400
  on the reduction gear starters the most common wear item are the contacts in the solenoid part later mark d In a message dated...
• Re: Re-occuring problem
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 21:30:08 -0700
  ...I paid, a few years ago, about $17 for the Ford solenoid (it's >not actually a Ford but a Borg-Warner) plus tax...
• alternator light
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Nov 1995 16:33:35 -0500
  After letting my bus sit for a month or so, I finally got under it and worked on the starter/solenoid problem. Cleaned all...
• Bizarre starter problems pt.II
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 1 Apr 2000 22:34:11 -0600
  Ron , No, the solenoid does nothing, until I jump the two poles, and then it starts. However there is a new twist to this...
• Re: Starter Help!
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Plichta
  Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:29:48 -0500
  ...From the alternator to the solenoid gave it the best wacks that I would, it just humms. I am not sure what that is...
• Starter related question.
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Wed, 13 Jul 2016 15:44:54 -0300
  ...I head what sounded like the solenoid “slam” into place, but only the once. I then went aft with my stand of 14/2...
• Re: Problem with Latrical starter
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 7 Sep 2017 21:51:21 -0400
  ...If not, pull the solenoid for inspection, perhaps something has found its way into the solenoid. I've been running one about a year...
• Re: Won't start in the mornings.....
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 1 Jul 2001 10:38:27 -0500
  ...After keeping the key turned for > quite awhile I'll notice that the solenoid is quite warm, so I guess > juice is getting as...
• Re: Aux Battery
  Historical mailing list - Steven Sittser
  Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:11:29 -0400
  ...http://www.sittser.com I used a solenoid (relay) connected to the alternator, like you described. However, if I were to do it again...
• Re: Intermittent starting problem, part II,
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mancuso
  Wed, 6 Mar 96 14:03:59 -0500
  ...He also doesn't believe in just >replacing the solenoid, so he gave me an estimate to replace the starter: > $542 which includes 12mo...
• Dern thing won't start - the saga continues
  Historical mailing list - Bassim Dowidar
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 19:15:38 -0700
  ...the solenoid lower amp wire (the one that plugs in to the small post, not the one that bolts to the solenoid) as read...
• Whacking the solenoid
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 19:36:19 EDT
  ...a few weeks, intermittently, until I disassembled, cleaned, and lubed the solenoid. I may not be an expert on fixing these things, but I...
• Re: Hot start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:50:39 -0500
  The relay only fixes the solenoid failing to fully engage. It will not help a starter that turns but turns too slowly. This is...
• Re: $100 Reward Results
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 10 Jul 2014 09:21:58 -0700
  ...Jul 10, 2014, at 9:16 AM, "Stuart MacMillan" <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: > > Ric ran a new wire from the switch to the solenoid.
• Part wanted
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Aug 97 09:25:17 -0700
  ...Mine has a normal lock (with nothing for the solenoid to connect to). Anyone with (or having access to) one of these goodies, please...
• Two Kinds of Decouplers
  Historical mailing list - SKP
  Tue, 1 Aug 2006 08:48:14 -0700
  ...One that uses the vacuum setup that the diff locks use and one that uses an electric solenoid for syncros that lack the diff...
• Re: 86 Westy Question
  Historical mailing list - John
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 07:58:31 -0400
  ...clean & tight at the batt terminals, ground connections and the starter solenoid ? Is the transmission to chassis ground strap clean & tight ? Is the ignition...
• Re: Diesel Vanagon Timing Advice
  Historical mailing list - Mary Beth and Chris Geiser
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 07:57:05 -0500
  ...Add to each tank and my solenoid has stopped sticking. When you turn the key on/off, you should hear the solenoid "click" as...
• Re: 2nd Battery setup questions
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 12 Jan 2006 22:12:40 -0800
  ...Instead of grounding the relay coil to the chassis, I would connect it to the + side of the starter solenoid (ground is then available...
• Re: FW: URGENT: Stranded in Remote Area...
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 18:29:27 -0700
  ...It seems the grease Bosch uses in the solenoid is too sticky. I haven't had a starting problem since, and it's been...
• Re: Starter Wire Connection
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 22 Aug 2005 07:00:01 -0600
  ...The wire harness > feeding the starter solenoid has TWO red wires coming out of it: a > thicker gauge one with a black plastic female...
• Fast Idle Fixed
  Historical mailing list - Jon B Kanas
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 12:53:29 -0600
  ...After disconnecting the idle control solenoid, mine would idle properly, but the problem would return next cold start cycle. My first effort to address...
• Re: recap (still not fixed) Re: Update (not fixed...) Re: FIXED? (and, advice needed...) (was: Re: low voltage, starter running intermittently, but alternator is okay?)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 26 Jan 2006 16:07:57 -0600
  Wes, When you replaced the starter, was the solenoid also replaced? Were they new or "rebuilt"? I think Sherlock Holmes said something like, "When...
• Re: Diesel starter differences, Was Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sun, 9 Oct 2011 20:20:19 -0700
  ...Here's a document on the solenoids for those who are interested: www.venselenterprises.com/...files/solenoidrebuildingarticle.pdf I had an extra used solenoid...
• Re: Starter solenoid wiring question - '86 AT
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 1 Jun 2016 09:59:34 -0700
  ...On 6/1/16, email99@bellsouth.net <email99@bellsouth.net> wrote: > I have a question about starter solenoid wiring on an '86 AT full...
• Re: Push button switch
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:22:33 -0800
  ...I don't believe the trigger signal to the solenoid is fusedin a vanagon. pretty sure it's not ...straight from the ign sw...
• Re: Bus queries
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Tue, 18 Jul 1995 10:15:32 -0600 (MDT)
  ...I used a small (fog lamp type) Bosch relay for the Rabbit and a large, generic Ford solenoid ($5 @ Checker) for the van. Prior...
• Re: Short in the starter circuit somewhere.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 11:07:02 -0500
  Sounds like the common problem of not enough current to activate the solenoid. Try a jumper at the solenoid from the large terminal with...
• The idle speed controller is not in the ECU on the 2.1. It is a separate controller located in front of the passenger side tail light. It can be easily integrated into a 1.9 to eliminate that almost useless advance the ignition timing before it stalls stabilizer and the auxiliary air regulator along with those AC and PS idle booster solenoid valves. Dennis
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Fri, 7 May 2010 10:57:13 -0400
  ...advance the ignition timing before it stalls stabilizer and the auxiliary air regulator along with those AC and PS idle booster solenoid valves. > >Dennis
• Re: Electrical/starter problem??
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Cooper
  Fri, 21 Aug 1998 09:26:45 -0400
  ...THe starter heated up or the solenoid heated up and would not work. THis eventually created a dead spot on the starter. See if...
• Re: [WetWesties] Help!!! Won't start
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
  Sun, 19 Apr 2015 14:12:06 -0700
  ...If the voltage at the solenoid connection to the big battery cable drops to less than 6V while trying to crank, there is a...
• Re: Whacking the solenoid
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 21:43:25 -0500
  You guys just keep whacking away blindly and you'll break the bake-lite end cap on your solenoid, crush the sheet metal end...
• Re: Vanagon Starter relay kit
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 9 Dec 2015 21:14:24 -1000
  ...the solenoid-triggering path the the solenoid is shortened. the voltage that operates the starter motor still comes from the main battery, the the...
• Re: no start no click
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Wed, 25 Aug 2021 11:59:45 -0400
  ...my buddy cranked it i'm getting 7 volts at the solenoid. That aint right clearly. Is that indicating the ignition switch died on...