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• engine/starter problem, advice sought:)
  Historical mailing list - A Brandon Smith
  Wed, 11 Oct 1995 09:46:32 -0700 (PDT)
  ...3) checked connections on battery, starter and solenoid. banged on solenoid. 4) placed a screwdriver so as to connect the battery to the starter...
• engine/starter problem, advice sought:)
  Historical mailing list - A Brandon Smith
  Wed, 11 Oct 1995 09:46:32 -0700 (PDT)
  ...3) checked connections on battery, starter and solenoid. banged on solenoid. 4) placed a screwdriver so as to connect the battery to the starter...
• solenoid
  Historical mailing list - William T. Harbaugh
  Thu, 21 Jul 94 10:20 CDT
  WHen I went to school for my FCC license, the instructor told us, with a completely straight face, that the third step in troubleshooting...
• multiple operating systems (was:Re: Bosch Relay Solenoid Fix - Help)
  Historical mailing list - David Griffin
  Sat, 2 Jan 1999 11:36:04 -0500
  <Like you, my "other" vehicle is British, it's a combination that pretty much assures that things never get too dull in the garage...
• Starter gone??
  Historical mailing list - Robie Pierce
  Thu, 12 Apr 2001 19:47:22 -0400
  91 Wolfie 91k- Good battery voltage, turn key, only hear solenoid click, interior light deep dim. Previous starting, starter appeared to get hung in...
• Re: Starting motor connector? Was loose tranny bolts.
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 1 Oct 2005 10:56:43 -0700
  ...This wire was one of a > sheathed pair the other a larger diameter one leading to the solenoid. > Both > appear to lead back to...
• Re: Replacing copper propane lines
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:47:35 -0400
  > > That solenoid cut off needs power. Not a lot but it is voltage sensitive > and is a continuous draw. Be sure to provide a...
• Re: Cold weather
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:35:31 -0800
  ...There is a possibility that the solenoid in your starter may be malfunctioning in colder weather and may need to be taken apart and...
• Re: Starter/relay/switch problem fixed
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 24 Jul 2012 09:48:55 -0500
  ...My locally rebuilt starter works great, and cost me $95 including a new starter solenoid. John On 7/24/2012 9:26 AM, David...
• Re: Solenoid?
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Sun, 7 Jan 2007 21:02:00 -0800
  ...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: Starter solenoid wiring question - '86 AT
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
  Wed, 1 Jun 2016 16:03:07 -0700
  ...but it's not via a small red wire at the solenoid terminal. > > My 86 has that small wire too. > I'm just leaving...
• Re: unstuck starter
  Historical mailing list - Dane Tessler
  Fri, 20 Mar 1998 20:05:41 -0800
  ...scan), he said to try banging on the starter, not the solenoid, to get it unstuck. Did that and heard a CLACK. Reconnected the...
• Re: no start no click
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:06:32 -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...
• Got new starter - strange connections
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Oct 1996 09:05:55 -0400
  ...My old one had a double connector at the top-front of the solenoid for the wire from the starter and the wire to...
• Re: 12v relay help
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 9 Nov 2007 19:00:36 -0500
  ...page3.asp#arp If I understand correctly, there is a single solenoid in the aftermarket lock, with 2 wires going to it, and the...
• Aux Battery
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:29:52 -0400
  ...Any suggestions on where I can tap into for a trigger wire that will power the solenoid that will connect the aux. battery to...
• Re: DELAYED STARTING!
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:59:30 -0500
  ...I assumed the solenoid in the starter was sticking so the high amp electrical contacts were not working. Replacing the starter fixed it. No...
• Re: Use air cooled Bosch reman. starter on 1.9 WBX? (searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:58:14 -0800
  ...The solenoid on the SR401X is not > replaceable separately - starter with solenoid must be purchased. > > Hope this answers your question > -- > Jim Thompson > 84 GL...
• Re: Starter related question.
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Thu, 14 Jul 2016 14:46:07 -0700
  ...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: Hot start problem
  Historical mailing list - pat
  Mon, 14 Feb 2011 17:25:19 -0500
  ...Either the terminal 50 solenoid wire or the heavy cable is bad. There was a recent thread about the heavy positive cable to the...
• Re: 1986 Diesel Crew Cab Dropside Pickup (Transporter)
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Mon, 2 Jun 2003 15:21:57 -0600
  ...Very unlikely the solenoid is faulty. When the pump doesn't work, take it in to a diesel rebuild shop and give them the...
• Re: Short in the starter circuit somewhere.
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 18:11:04 +0200
  ...Try a jumper at the solenoid from the large terminal with >the cable from the battery to the push on terminal where the wire...
• Re: Electrical puzzle
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 16 Jun 2018 12:17:53 -0400
  > > The problem was typically failure of the solenoid to activate after a > couple of hours on the road. The relays solved the problem with...
• Re: Intermittent charge
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:42:53 -0700
  ...On Aug 17, 2011, at 2:44 PM, george jannini <georgejoann@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Cconnections between the alternator and starter solenoid are tight, nu...
• Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 2 Jul 2014 19:39:12 -0700
  ...The starter solenoid wire from the ignition switch is an 8 gauge wire, and something must be shorted to it. I have no idea...
• Re: Solenoid-operated manual shifter?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 13 Dec 2003 22:57:56 +1300
  ...proven unreliable in aftermarket Porsche applications)? Cables work well in Toyotas. >Solenoids (remember Shift-O-Matics? Those went over real well. You mean Alfas...
• Drowned starter update
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 19:18:46 -0700
  ...weeks... :-) I finally gave up on the old one after the solenoid would not reliably send current to the starter. I found that Cdn...
• A couple other cool Cruise Control tidbits
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 31 Oct 2005 15:54:09 -0500
  ...There are three connectors on the pump and they are basically Ground, Power to solenoid valve Power to pump You can play around with...
• Re: 79 Bus with 81 engine - Hot Start issue
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 Sep 2012 22:25:14 -0400
  ...The starter solenoid is a highly inductive load and this relay can arc over and have the contacts weld closed keeping the starter operating...
• Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 06:47:17 -0400
  ...The >> "problem" starter solenoid will not disengage when key released from >> "start" position. Sometimes, I can quickly switch off and back off >> and the...
• Re: Alternator not charging/ solenoid meltdown
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 04:08:29 +0100
  ...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: Elec. Questions. YES it's about Aux Batt. NO, please don't shoot me.... ;^)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 18:15:29 -0700
  ...This is what I used in my van. > > BTW I think the "can" is a solenoid. Check out the solenoid that GoWesty > supplies for...
• Re: trip report -No START DEMON
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 May 1996 00:40:40 -0400
  ...What I had to do was to short htr connection between the solenoid & the hot terminal on the starter. After a while this gets...
• Re: Idle Control
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 14 Nov 2020 16:39:12 -0500
  ...Eh? A 1.9l shouldn't have an idle air control valve (though it may have one or two solenoid valves to raise the...
• Re: Battery question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 16 Jul 2019 15:18:43 -0400
  ...The GW kit is a big relay, like an old starter solenoid. Driven off the fridge relay. Their instructions make it easy to install...
• Syncro Starter Sticking
  Historical mailing list - Ray Perry
  Thu, 12 Aug 1999 08:20:55 -0700
  ...Sounds like the solenoid may be malfunctioning. Or perhaps it is something to do with the ignition switch. Any ideas out there? Is this...
• '85 Starter Upgrade Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 09:33:40 -0400
  ...What about the ignition/solenoid side? Anyone done this? If I pick up a remanufacturered starter, would they be listed separately? Too Many Q...
• Re: Fw: Odd ignition issue
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 21:29:09 -0700
  ...Wiggled the solenoid wire and it was fine. Just one of those things. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Thu, 3 Jul 2014 01:32:31 +0000
  ...The "problem" starter solenoid will not disengage when key released from "start" position. Sometimes, I can quickly switch off and back off and the...
• Re: Trying to understand starter stuff adding a relay-Another thought!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Dec 2014 08:45:14 -0500
  For those with Westfalia campers be aware the refrigerator relay may be tied into the starter solenoid circuit. The ground for the relay goes...
• Day Spent In Vanagon Hell
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Sun, 13 Apr 2003 20:44:22 -0400
  ...Next I measure the voltage at terminal 50 on the solenoid-barely 2 volts! I found a piece of 12 GA solid wire( like...
• Re: Starting system quirk - diagnosis help needed
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Sat, 15 Feb 2014 15:30:03 -0700
  The starter solenoid is not actuating either because it has a mechanical issue, is sticking, or may not be getting adequate juice from ignition...
• Re: Runaway starter - 88 GL w/2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 11 Oct 2013 09:22:06 -0400
  The starter/solenoid itself could hang up however that is rare. I would start by checking the ignition switch, wiring looking for a cross...
• Re: no start no click
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:05:31 -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...
• Re: Kinda Stumped
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Thu, 4 May 95 10:27:45 PDT
  ...I think what you are seeing is a voltage drop in the circuit that energizes the starter solenoid. I followed the circuit with my...
• Re: Day Spent In Vanagon Hell
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 14 Apr 2003 21:43:36 +1200
  ...Next I measure the >voltage at terminal 50 on the solenoid-barely 2 volts! I found a >piece of 12 GA solid wire( like...
• Re: Subject: Starter Help!
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Plichta
  Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:35:28 -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...
• Re: Starter problem?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 15:52:09 -0700
  I've also seen this sort of thing with "sticky" solenoids (though not first hand on a Vanagon) ----- Original Message ----- From: "jhlauterbach" <jhlauterbach@email...
• Re: Vacuum System Parts on 1.9 - "Y's" and Constrictors...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 16 Oct 2014 00:55:32 -0400
  ...Is it German aesthetics Like grounding the fridge relay through the starting solenoid so that even if lightning should strike and the alternator start...
• Re: Starter Relay on Syncro 86
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:04:49 -0400
  Why do you think you have one? The key operates the starter solenoid directly unless someone added a relay. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: Aux solenoid/hot start fix article
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Wed, 20 Nov 1996 15:18:21 -0600 (MDT)
  ...I would think that if the Ford > > pulled the same activation current as the starter solenoid that I would > > have continued to have problems...
• Re: alternator charge initiation
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 20 Jan 2015 11:54:18 -0600
  ...I do have a solenoid in the circuit for cabin battery charging but > the problem persists even if I switch out that solenoid. > > Did...
• Re: Kinda Stumped
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 May 1995 13:25:30 -0700
  ...I'm still poor), at first >I assumed the starter or solenoid, I would bang on the starter >and she would start, I changed...
• Re hot solenoid not kicking
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Jul 1996 23:57:30 -0500
  ...and >attach one end to the pull-off connector on the solenoid >(red wire goes to it), and touch the other end to the...
• Re: Dumb Question - Remote Start Switch
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 21 Jun 2014 19:31:02 -0700
  ...Mark JRodgers wrote: > Larry, thanks. > > I think I'm going to bring a permanent wire out from the solenoid into > the engine bay and...
• Re: Some potentially stupid actions
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 6 Nov 2010 21:41:42 -0600
  > > On boats it's the other way around -- you have to energize the solenoid to > open the valve. Right, but this way you won...
• door lock actuators...
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Tue, 23 Mar 1999 12:51:32 -0800
  Someone recently asked about door lock actuators or solenoids. They said that the dealer didn't carry the replacements they needed. Who ever you...
• Re: Testing the starter question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 28 Jun 2015 17:48:34 -0400
  ...The most useful info would probably be the voltage where the very short cable with very fine strands goes from the solenoid into the...
• Re: Adding Battery Relay
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Tue, 30 May 2006 01:43:04 +0000
  ...blue wire triggers "alternator working" relay, which >>supplies >>12v to coil of solenoid-type aux battery relay. The solenoid coil grounds >>through the NC...
• Re: Do I need a new coil????
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 9 Apr 1995 08:22:25 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Those wires can come off the solenoids on both carbs and ground on the engine. Usually when that happens the wires burn up, a...