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• Re: Weird little electrical problem
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Sun, 25 Apr 2021 12:39:06 -0700
  ...ignition switch) caused fuel cut off solenoid to close which in turn caused a subtle electrical design difference in the Vanagon.org foil to...
• Re: HELP! '81 cratered on the way to work this morning... UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 16:17:03 -0600
  ...Bad starter. > > Mike > > On 2/19/03 11:20 AM, "Stan Wilder" <wilden1@JUNO.COM> wrote: > > > Vanagon starters sometimes have solenoids that freeze in...
• Rebuilt it yourself! Was: bosch part number for diesel starter
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand 1
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 21:10:35 -0400
  ...Solenoid and starter can be separated at the solenoid end. Take off the solenoid. (To prevent binding wipe off any dirt or corrosion on...
• Diesel starter differences, Was Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:46:42 -0700
  ...Solenoid and starter can be separated at the solenoid end. Take off the solenoid. (To prevent binding wipe off any dirt or corrosion on...
• Bosch Relay Solenoid Fix - Help
  Historical mailing list - George Hahn
  Thu, 31 Dec 1998 19:25:21 -0700
  I'm new to the list and in the archives found the oft repeated solution for a balky solenoid, to wit: installing a Bosch...
• Re: Starter for 1981 automatic: questions
  Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
  Sun, 16 Jun 2002 23:05:16 -0400
  ...There are 3 > > contacts on the (old) solenoid (not counting the bolted contact). There > > are 2 in a pair (red wires), and there is...
• Re: Starter SR0408X ge-futzd
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:42:11 -0600
  ...So if one > disconnects the activating current that makes the solenoid move to > engage the relay contacts then all will be well and the...
• Agony and Ecstacy
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 9 Jun 1996 23:53:01 -0400
  ...No start! the fuel pump pumped and there may have been a click at the solenoid but I'm not sure, but no starter...
• circuit for bridging the batteries
  Historical mailing list - hosel
  Thu, 4 Dec 2003 22:00:48 -0400
  ...Between the house bank and the starter battery is a solenoid. This is activated by the incoming charge. When that goes away the solenoid...
• Re: HELP needed: Converting to Auto Trans... need neutral switch wiring
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 5 Sep 2006 17:00:37 -0700
  On 9/5/06, Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@optonline.net> wrote: > > Simply in series with the ignition switch and starter solenoid. Follow the > wire down...
• Re: Vanagon Starter relay kit
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 9 Dec 2015 09:41:26 -0800
  ...current and the relay switches the heavier load to the starter solenoid. I'm in the camp that doesn't believe in them. It...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: ntermitent no start/turnover 85 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - t bill
  Wed, 24 Feb 1999 11:53:54 -0800
  ...Then I would have to crawl under and get a screwdriver on the the solenoid. Engine would start, and, of course, everything would work...
• Re: Hot Start Problem
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:40:55 -0800
  ...After the engine starts I am seeing around 8V on the > starter wire, which evidently wasn't enough to trigger the solenoid > but is...
• Help for stuck starter.
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 15:13:20 -0800
  ...If you only get a click and not the whirr the starter relay/"solenoid" may not be making the high current circuit. The whack...
• Re: Starter is OUT...now cant repair.
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 2 Sep 2001 22:59:15 -0700
  ...I replaced them because the solenoids would get stuck (a common problem) and the cost of the rebuilt was less that the cost of...
• Re: <syncro> starter differences
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Tue, 26 May 1998 19:29:16 -0400
  Tim Smith wrote: > Syncro starter is same BUT the solenoid is different!! Enough that a 2WD > one WILL NOT FIT! Problem is that Syncro...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 26 Jan 2004 (#2004-73)
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 02:40:34 EST
  ...I don't know if the solenoid was replaced at the same time. . . . Skip Emmert-Keaton 1980 Westy <Ziegelstein> >> It would be a rarity...
• Re: Electrical puzzle
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 14 Jun 2018 18:45:22 -0400
  ...Byproduct of adding a hard start relay, which messed with a ground on the warning module via the starter solenoid. Yrs, d
• Re: Electrical puzzle
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 14 Jun 2018 18:46:31 -0400
  > > starter solenoid. This works fine with a stock starter setup but can > conflict when the starter setup is modified. So moving 1 wire up...
• Re: Baja Shakedown
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:27:16 -0700
  ...We have also lost the male spade connector from the solenoid. The connector actually fell out of the solenoid housing and is very difficult...
• Re: Alternator not charging/ solenoid meltdown
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 22:25:38 -0700
  ...Alternator not charging/ solenoid meltdown > Sorin, I'm kinda tired so this might not be right, but I am pretty sure that > if you...
• Re: 88 4sp starter trouble
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:25:07 EDT
  ...There's a strong solenoid "click" when installed, but no motor action. On the "bench" there's the standard thrust engagement when 12v are...
• Re: [Re: Re-occuring problem]
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Tue, 12 Jun 2001 22:00:31 -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...
• 1.9 turbodiesel specs????
  Historical mailing list - Mark Thoma
  Wed, 29 Jul 1998 20:02:33 -0400
  ...how much horsepower, how much torque @ what rpm? also is the solenoid in a vw starter replaceable by itself or do i have to...
• Re: Vanagon Starter relay kit
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Thu, 10 Dec 2015 08:26:32 -0600
  When I installed my starter I had rebuilt for me, I noticed they replaced the solenoid. Then it wouldn't do anything or just...
• Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Fri, 12 Aug 2011 09:46:10 -0700
  ...Solenoid and starter can be separated at the solenoid end. Take off the solenoid. (To prevent binding wipe off any dirt or corrosion on...
• Re: Battery isolator question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 31 Jul 2014 18:17:22 -0400
  ...On 7/31/14, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > I like an automatic charge controller (ACR) over a simple relay/solenoid. >> On Jul...
• starter question
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Sun, 14 Dec 2003 09:52:20 -0800
  ...HELP, starter question Hello All, I was going to use Gary Shae's starter solenoid rebuilding procedure, since the starter on my 88 automatic...
• Re: What is a Hard Start Relay Kit? Who sells them?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 25 Jun 2004 10:36:14 -0400
  ...If the problem is that you have poor wiring to the start solenoid, adding the relay might be an alternative to fixing the wiring...
• Battery isolator question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 31 Jul 2014 09:53:53 -0700
  ...a "dumb" isolating solenoid. I also plan to install a permanently mounted smart charger hooked into the shore power circuit so I can just...
• Re: Starter Help!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:50:53 -0800
  ...I here the fuel pump come on, there is 12v at the > main starter lead and less than 4 at the solenoid when turning...
• Re: Runaway Starters and Kill Switches
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 2 Nov 2013 01:33:03 -0400
  ...In the stock set up it can be due to a bad ignition switch, the starter solenoid contacts can weld, the starter can become...
• Re: Bosch "premium" rebuilt starter appears to be built from non-Bosch parts!?!
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 4 Jul 2017 07:56:55 -0700
  ...An internet search suggests that the solenoid cap houses contacts and external connectors. So, does Bosch replace the solenoid wire windings? Neil. > > -----Original Message...
• Re: Another no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:16:32 -0700
  ...After I removed the starter, I found the wire from the solenoid to > the > starter motor was broken. I installed a new starter, but...
• Re: starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sat, 20 Oct 2018 15:02:53 -0300
  ...My experience is that the solenoid goes bad way before the starter itself. Also check for loose connections. > > Todd > '88 Westy > > >> On October 19...
• Re: Dead battery or other problem?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Wed, 14 Jan 2004 12:57:42 -0500
  ...The import FLAPS couldn�t get a solenoid so I replaced the entire starter & solenoid. On my return trip (w/ new starter) it failed...
• Re: HIgh Idle
  Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 08:31:00 -0700
  ...no change > - If you disconnect the solenoid, it drops to normal. Reconnect and it > stays normal. > > Is this a problem with the Idle Stabilizer...
• Starter nut
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Fri, 17 Jul 2020 22:07:27 -0700
  A quick question -The nut on terminal 30 on the starter solenoid requires a 13mm wrench? Having a tough time getting the wrench on...
• silent Stella
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Tue, 1 Feb 2000 21:42:11 -0500
  Dear Hugo, Check the wire that goes to the solenoid on the starter. Mine tends to fall off periodically, yielding the absolutely-no-response...
• Starter question
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 18 Nov 2006 10:23:15 -0800
  '87 Vanagon starter- The drive pinion would not retract, I took the solenoid off and I can slide the drive pinion in and out...
• The clunk ...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 15:12:34 -0700
  I think, the clunk was the solenoid jumping back to its place. I have the feeling, that because of the bad grounds, the juice...
• Re: Starter Questions
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Mon, 27 Oct 2003 07:44:24 -0800
  ...Current didn't flow through until current was applied to terminal 50 (small spade terminal) on the solenoid. So, if I apply current to...
• Re: Weird Tiico starting problem -- please Help!
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sat, 13 Nov 2004 04:44:48 -0500
  ...it doesn't matter, there could be a 100 ohm contact resistance and tiny 22 gauge wire leading from the battery to solenoid and...
• Re: early or late 81? (looking for starter)
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 10:18:40 -0700
  ...Biggest differences are the "throw" of the starter gear and solenoid differences. The solenoid on the SR401X is not replaceable separately - starter with solenoid...
• Re: What's wrong with GoWesty's auxiliary battery kit?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 Jul 2017 12:20:05 +0000
  ...For the solenoid, there is really nothing wrong with alternator running based contactor operation. Many modern RV still operate the solenoid off the ignition...
• hot starter isues
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 09:39:41 -0400
  ...but I was wondering on the use of lawn tractor starter relays? Ford style automotive solenoid (or would have similiar current issue as the...
• Re: What's wrong with GoWesty's auxiliary battery kit?
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Fri, 7 Jul 2017 07:18:02 -0700
  ...I'll just add a few extra details. > For the solenoid, there is really nothing wrong with alternator running based contactor operation. Many modern...
• Re: HELP!!! Van won't start!!!
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 14:11:32 -0800
  ...Yes, the starter switch, the solenoid, and the starter are all possibilities. But I usually like to try the easy and inexpensive things first...
• Re: tranny swap
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 27 Feb 2003 18:47:17 -0600
  if there is anything these all left out ---------------- Clip -------------------- Also worth your trouble to remove and clean your starter solenoid while you've got...
• Re: What is this "extra" part? (see photo)
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 30 Jul 2004 07:29:25 -0700
  >its e step up solenoid fot the a/c or powersteering. i have2 on miy 85. >----- Original Message ----- that makes sense. The donor van...
• Re: no start?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 25 Jan 2016 22:29:06 -0500
  ...The solenoid pulls the starter pinion out and engages the flywheel before the motor gets power from the solenoid contacts. Ford was probably amongst...
• Re: FW: Starter for 1981 automatic: questions
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 18:58:32 -0500
  ...Your Vanagon doesn't need any additional solenoid at the starter it; probably just needs the solenoid cleaned. At this stage I'd say...
• Re: Whacking the solenoid
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 19:22:17 -0700
  ...But remember that a solenoid is a coil of wire inside a thin metal skin. If you bash that thing too hard with something...
• Re: Stuck starter
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 14:35:08 -0500
  ...In the last ten years I've been able to clean the solenoids and get the starters working again. There is as always the4...
• hi/low idling on '87 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Richard C Welsh
  Thu, 6 Jan 2000 18:12:51 -0500
  ...Some questions: -is the idle stabilizer solenoid supposed to pull the valve ALL the way back? my solenoid humms, and with the ignition on...
• Re: Starter Woes - '88GL
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:30:34 -0400
  ...Just being picky here...modern starters have an overrunning clutch and direct solenoid engagement of the pinion, *not* a Bendix drive. You're talking...
• Re: Your Trek
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 19 Aug 1997 10:00:50 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The starter on my '81 has a seperate solenoid. I know, because when I replaced it many years ago I went to VWofA to...
• Re: Syncro upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - Jim & Melody
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 12:58:23 -0700
  ...If you're sure it is not engaging, you can pull off the vacuum hoses at the solenoid and see if you have vacuum...
• Re: Ignition Kill Switch
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 4 Nov 2004 13:06:38 -0700
  ...One with "run" voltage, and one that triggers the starter solenoid. If you leave the vehicle parked with keys in it and turned on...
• Re: Electrical puzzle
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 14 Jun 2018 18:43:05 -0400
  He added a hard-start relay which interrupted a signal ground in the warning module that normally grounds through the starter solenoid. Fix is...