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• 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: Starter related question.
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Thu, 14 Jul 2016 14:46:07 -0700
  Things you have to remove to pull the starter: the battery ground(:-*), and (probably) the throttle body. At least, doing that makes removing that...
• Re: Testing Starters...
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Wed, 16 Nov 2016 19:10:08 -0400
  David, The WBX starter is not self supporting and cannot be bench tested … unless your bench has a bell housing ;-) Why not simply swap...
• Re: #1(4) VANAGON digest 504
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 23 Jun 1995 22:32:37 -0400
  Well, I had my starter rebuilt today, $125; slightly cheaper than a new, factory rebuilt one. Brownings Alternator Service did the job; they have...
• Starter Woes
  Historical mailing list - C Snyder
  Sun, 13 Nov 2016 16:30:49 -0500
  I have a 1987 Vanagon 2/wd and changed out the starter about 4 years ago with a Bosh remanufactured unit. It has been...
• 1980 starter location
  Historical mailing list - Don Schmeichel
  Mon, 24 Aug 1998 14:28:15 -0700
  I'm still learning.... Where is the starter located on an '80 vanagon? Thanks. Don Schmeichel
• Starter 001 208 425 automatic or manual??
  Historical mailing list - UWannaDeaL2
  Thu, 8 Apr 2004 12:03:25 -0400
  Whats the application for: Starter 001 208 425 automatic or manual? Thx
• Re: starter dead? 88 GL Auto
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:01:18 -0600
  ...One common solution is to install a 50 amp relay near the starter, perhaps under the back seat. The relay is operated by the...
• Re: Starter related question.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 18 Jul 2016 11:56:55 -0400
  ...For the starter, the solenoid itself is a relay. It also has the job of operating the starter gear. But is a relay for...
• Re: starter problems
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Mar 1997 15:45:58 -0800
  Hi Rick, I had a similar starter problem with my 85 Westy, but my problem was when it was cold. Sometimes when I worked...
• Testing Starters...
  Historical mailing list - David
  Wed, 16 Nov 2016 14:51:23 -0800
  ...I took said starters to OReilly and they said they couldn't test them because the bendix gear would fly off and damage the...
• Re: Fw: Two different Starters for '81 Vanagon???
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Thu, 19 Oct 2000 21:52:58 -0700
  It looks like there was originally 3 different starters (according to ETKA) for an 81 vanagon. However, all 3 have bee superceded to 1...
• Re: Starter Gone?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 23 Oct 2010 13:54:06 -0700
  just connect a remote starter switch to the starter first, and try it in place, first. this takes the ignition switch and neutral safety...
• Re: Starting question
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Sat, 26 May 2018 11:42:03 -0700
  There is no need for a relay on the TDI starter adaptation. The 'Gowesty' / IMI starter failures are what led me to develop the...
• Re: 91 Vanagon Manual - slow cranking....
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 8 Dec 2010 12:01:14 -0500
  ...As a test I threw some >grease in there, reassembled (I can remove/replace starter in about >5 minutes now!) and thought if there...
• Re: Starter :bushing support
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 14:31:59 -0700
  ...I had my starter out of my '82 westy at the beginning of summer to replace the solenoid. The bushing was still snug fitting...
• Re: starter bush
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Tue, 18 Nov 2003 19:27:38 -0800
  ...If you need a new starter, you need a new bushing, so don't think you've created extra work for yourself. Be sure...
• Re: '84 Westy call on Car Talk
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Dor�
  Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:40:50 -0400
  ...A lady from Minnesota called with a starter problem. The brothers advised that she keep her existing bat in the car to whack the...
• Re: Continuous Duty Solenoid vs Starter Solenoid; Visual Difference?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 20 Oct 2015 16:36:01 -0700
  Starters draw at least 250 amps, and the starter solenoid also engages the gear. That "ignition" solenoid is rated at 80 amps, suitable for...
• Starter
  Historical mailing list - =?utf-8?Q?C=20Snyder=20?=
  Sat, 19 Mar 2011 12:17:28 -0400
  I had the starter on my '87 automatic die on me last Wednesday and even had to have the wrecker toll it to the...
• Intermitent starting
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 17:44:53 EDT
  ...Every so often the starter will not turn. I hear the pump hum but no action. If i run around and use my jumper...
• Re: Trying to understand starter stuff
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 23 Dec 2014 11:27:26 -0600
  ...It was mounted somewhere between battery and starter, > and a light wire from the starter button or key switch used to activate it. > For...
• Re: Starter problems
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 30 Jun 2014 09:33:43 -0400
  ...Bought a starter from Advance auto. Installed it. Worked three times. Took it back. Got a free replacement. Installed it. DOA. I realized real...
• Drowned starter update
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 19:18:46 -0700
  Tonight I installed my Bosch rebuilt starter in my '88 Westy 2.1L WBX, which I am now quite good at, having done so...
• 80 Starter???
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Sun, 16 Aug 1998 13:30:07 -0400
  ...After reading a bit I replaced the starter/solenoid with a new/rebuilt...still nothing...I can get it to spin but not engage...
• Re: Update on starter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 2 Apr 2011 12:03:12 -0700
  ...if the 'starter ring gear' on the torque converter is bad.. usually the symptom would be noisy starter operation or intermittent engagement of the...
• Re: Replacing the starter on my 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sat, 21 Jan 2017 10:15:59 -0400
  Even if the bushing is fine, I would strongly recommend looking into an Karl’s adapter and a TDi gear reduction starter. The starters...
• Re: Trying to understand starter stuff
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 23 Dec 2014 11:57:10 -0600
  I have one of Jay Browns starter relays on both of my vans. Recently I discovered that I could pull the relay cover and...
• Re: 91 Vanagon Manual - slow cranking....FIXED
  Historical mailing list - brett rueff
  Sat, 11 Dec 2010 22:06:09 +0000
  ...Last night stopped my VW dealer and picked up my $9 starter bushing. It went in too easy for my liking - after greasing i...
• Re: Starter question
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 9 Nov 2007 17:18:48 -0500
  ...Just something to check before getting a rebuilt starter. I can get the contact points for you or the Bosch starter which ever you...
• Been There Done That Starter Removal
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 31 Dec 2001 10:53:42 -0600
  ...Stan Wilder 83 Air Cooled Westfalia -------------------------- Remove the starter motor: Disconnect the cables from the starter motor, if possible. The starter is secured by...
• Re: starter Vs hammer!!
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 28 Dec 2005 19:10:39 -0500
  As I recall this means a worn starter bushing at the bottom end of the starter ---- there's a worn spot that it will...
• STARTER FIXES
  Historical mailing list - DSTEVENS
  Wed, 7 Oct 1998 10:00:19 -0400
  WELL THERE IS A FORD STYLE REMOTE STARTER SWITCH THAT MOUNTS IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT(MANY of us are familiar with) but there is a...
• Re: trouble installing new starter bushing
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 May 2012 13:25:37 -0700
  what model is it ? maybe it's a diesel ..they don't have a starter bushing in the bell housing. maybe it's a...
• Re: unstuck starter
  Historical mailing list - Ian Cameron
  Sat, 21 Mar 1998 12:03:56 -0800
  ...Austin A40's (and of course all cars that used them, including MG's) had a problem with starters sticking. So what did the...
• Sticking Starter
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 12:03:11 EST
  ...My starter (more correctly, the solenoid) sticks when the van is hot, like after a long drive. I have perfected the routine of grabbing...
• Runaway Starter Saga Continues
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 5 Nov 2013 07:59:06 -0600
  I'm still in pursuit of getting my van running again after the runaway starter incident. Here is where I am with it now...
• Remote Starter Switch Wire-up for '88GL
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:02:30 -0500
  I want to permanently wire up my starter for remote switch operations so it's more convenient by having a couple of leads tucked...
• Fw: finding discussions about gear reduction starters
  Historical mailing list - Richard Thorpe
  Tue, 4 Apr 2017 14:41:44 +0000
  ...finding discussions about gear reduction starters "90 syncro westy with ej25 conversion. I'm looking for starter options. Seem to remember a thread but...
• Remote starter button how to hook-up vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Nov 1996 14:36:09 -0600
  Still another question, I need to me able to turn the motor over using the a starter button on the vanagon. Working along need...
• Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 06:47:17 -0400
  Just turning the switch to "on" will not engage the starter. The starter will engage when turned to start, and will stay engaged when...
• Re: HELP!!! Van won't start!!!
  Historical mailing list - Victor Montgomery
  Mon, 25 Jan 1999 08:21:53 EST
  ...Following that check your starter and solenoid. If the starter is bad, it is usually prudent to replace the solenoid at the same time...
• Re: starter wiring
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Thu, 25 Apr 2002 17:49:17 -0700
  ...Replaced ignition switch, installed relay to starter, charged battery, took the starter to have it checked, and came to the conclusion that it is...
• Re: Replacing Starter on 85 Vanagon - Jackstands or Ramps ?-The bypass button.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:37:27 -0700
  ...so ..when the starter won't crank from the igntion key.. one very effective , fast, and easy test is operate the starter indpenedent of...
• Starter SR0408X ge-futzd
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:37:41 -0700
  So one day you try to light the fire using the good ol' ignition key and the starter makes strange cranking sounds... Very strange...
• Re: starter problem
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Thu, 8 May 2008 16:06:50 -0700
  ...Sure enough, when it warmed up, the starter engaged the ring gear. Thus I am guessing the solenoid. I have two rebuilt starters that...
• Re: Engine Cranks but No Start
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 30 Mar 2016 12:28:52 -1000
  ...You see an extra high .say 200+ amps reading, during starter cranking .. you start thinking about that whole circuit and the starter itself. notice...
• Re: Starter relay with automatic and cruise, was: Starter woes
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:22:11 -0500
  ...This > falsely triggers the added starter relay. If you use a more substantial > starter relay device, like a starter solenoid relay, that small voltage...
• Re: Starter Motor Internal + Strap Replace?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 4 Mar 2014 16:12:09 -0500
  Neil, Was the post you saw about a wbx starter? The starter in the photos seems to be a different type, from your I...
• Starter/ground mystery-88 GL 4sp
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Tue, 11 Jan 2011 10:41:22 -0500
  ...parked down by the river), and having some starter issues. Here's the facts: -new battery (12.5 v at rest) -starter rebuilt in...
• Syncro Starter Sticking
  Historical mailing list - Ray Perry
  Thu, 12 Aug 1999 08:20:55 -0700
  Hello, I have a 90 syncro Westy who's starter appears to be reluctant to pull back from when it is used to start...
• '81 starter malfunction???
  Historical mailing list - Michael Nichols
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 09:04:25 -0500
  ...My '81 starter malfunctions, usually on it's first start of the day, by running on for a few seconds after the key is...
• Re: Starter woes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 26 Jan 2016 20:45:23 -0500
  The campers also use the starter solenoid as the ground connection for the fridge relay. The cruise being affected by the solenoid is due...
• Ignition/starter switch failures
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Tue, 12 May 2015 18:50:19 -0400
  Over the last year I have had 3 ignition/starter switch (111 905 865L) failures after not having but 3 failures in the preceding...
• Re: Starter doesn't work on long trips
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 21:52:11 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >Hello, > >I have been experience an intermittent problem with my starter. It seems >that it works perfectly when scooting around...
• Re: Syncro starter problem
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 28 Sep 2005 09:54:43 -0400
  I dunno about SYncros, but I just changed the starter on my 2wd '85 Westie... I was able to get the starter out without...
• $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Thu, 3 Jul 2014 01:32:31 +0000
  Dear Vanagon List Members, I am offering a $100 Reward for the solution to my starter problem. Please read all of this carefully before...
• Re: help interpreting starter problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 May 2005 23:17:43 -0400
  ...help interpreting starter problem Hello, so I got a bit flamed on friday for an apparently bone-headed method of checking my old starter...
• Re: Ignition Switch Source & Tips
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Mon, 19 Dec 2005 17:28:21 -0800
  ...Put the same make of starter back in. The "grinding" sound is like when you hit the starter and it is already running. It...
• Re: Having a problem with a starter
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Tue, 8 Aug 2006 17:40:11 -0400
  Ken, Did you replace the starter bushing also? Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/