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• Hot starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 21:18:51 -0500
  ...Whenever the Van was running hot, or it was hot out, it would not start until the motor cooled down for about 10 minutes...
• Since we've been talking starters recently on Vanagon list.....
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 9 Dec 2015 07:25:35 -0800
  I have a starter mystery sound that's been happening since I swapped in my ABA block hybrid inline VW motor about 3yrs ago...
• Re: * 10/4/2015 Needed NOW! Vanagon (1981) ONLY starts when cold /How To FIX this advice. PLEASE . . .
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Mon, 5 Oct 2015 15:03:21 -0400
  ...A new/rebuilt started caused the same > > only-cold starting a few days ago. > > > > The second, long bolt to hold the starter on is...
• Re: GoWesty's Gear Reduction Starter
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:46:53 -0800
  dear top starter with baked in reduction sauce very interesting stuff on the aircraft version 6 - hundred $$ +++ wow ... and that isnt even part of...
• Re: starter solenoid buzzing and overehating?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 29 Jan 2003 07:46:53 EST
  ...Can the solenoid be easily removed from the starter for testing, without removing the starter NO > 2. Is the solenoid available as a spare...
• Re: Electric burner starter
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 14:25:23 -0400
  ...Electric burner starter > Has anybody attempted to install an automatic electric starter for the stove burners? > the same kind of starter you would find...
• Re: Gowesty starter problems...but, Ignition Switch
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 6 Sep 2016 00:23:12 +0000
  ...Gowesty starter problems > > > > I've had my Gowesty starter for two years plus for 22,000 miles starter > > does not work now. Is this...
• Re: Starter Cleanup
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:11:47 -0700
  On Fri, Mar 20, 2009 at 2:54 PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > Now that my transmission is out, and the starter...
• '56 Kombi Starting Problem Fixed?
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Fri, 29 Mar 1996 19:07:46 -0800 (PST)
  (*sigh*) Remember the starting problem I had? Every other day I thought I had it fixed. First I tightened everything up, then I replaced...
• Re: '80 starter fails until you knock it [known Vanagon problem]
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 27 May 2002 21:26:40 -0500
  ...How do you fix this problem? Get a new > starter? But won't it just start again? The starter > I have now I replace...
• Re: Intermittant starting problem with 1986 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Sat, 10 Aug 2002 17:21:56 +0200
  ...Intermittant starting problem with 1986 Vanagon GL > We have a 1986 Vanagon GL that ususally starts but commonly > (once/twice per week) doesn't...
• 81 vanagon starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Michael Crowley
  Wed, 12 Jun 1996 17:52:38 -0400
  Todays puzzle , Please help 81 vanagon 2 L fuel injected air cool This beast is giving trouble when starting. THe symptoms are: try to...
• Re: HELP!! Dead starter? Or selonoid? Or?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Thu, 29 Nov 2001 15:56:11 -0500
  ...HELP!! Dead starter? Or selonoid? Or? Hey Listies: Upon trying to start the van this morning: nothing. The usual two fuel pump noises, then...
• starter question
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Sun, 14 Dec 2003 09:52:20 -0800
  Mike, If your starter is over 5 years old I would consider a rebuilt. Many things can go wrong. A bad bearing can cause...
• Re: Tricky starting.
  Historical mailing list - Todd N. Sabin
  Wed, 14 May 2008 19:31:39 -0700
  Hey Craig, Thanks for the advice on the exhaust! In regards to your starter, you could have a "dead-spot". when you turn-off...
• Re: Slow turnover when starting.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:12:02 -0400
  You need to check the battery voltage at the battery and at the starter while cranking. This will tell you if you have a...
• Re: Won't start update
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 3 Feb 2003 21:09:39 -0600
  ...Started but wouldn't > rev and > just barely ran at 2-600 rpm. > > Waited 15 minutes with engine hatch open and started right up...
• Re: Starter Solenoid?
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Sun, 4 May 2003 13:50:18 -0400
  Finn, I was having trouble with my van not starting - not turning over at all - I took off the ground wire from the transmission...
• Re: Ignition switch - no start
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 5 Jul 2005 12:10:10 -0700
  Change the brushes in the starter. By now, it is worn off. Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "mountainroad@rmi.net" <mountainroad@RMI.NET> To: <vanagon...
• Re: Cold Weather starting
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 16 Feb 2023 21:20:07 -0700
  ...When my starter battery starts to give up I can jump it from my two 100ah house batteries, but it still cranks slowly and...
• Re: AFM symptom? Won't Start After Being Off for +1 min.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 11:53:09 -0500
  ...I did find a vacuum leak > which fixed the cold start symptom. Now If I start it up first thing in > the morning it...
• Re: Starter Woes
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 09:09:22 -0500
  ...As I was getting ready to remove the > old starter I note that the stud on the starter solenoid is loose. Ah Ha I...
• Re: Slow cranking with fully charged battery
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 19 Mar 2016 18:47:27 -0700
  ...Does > the Vanagon respond well to the Bay Window starter relay fix, or is it a > better bet to change the starter? Has anyone...
• Re: 1.9 won't start when hot outside
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 10 Jul 2006 21:03:13 -0700
  ...what's interesting is that he can push start it. -Paul > >------- >Three times now the van has not started in hot weather. Two were...
• Re: For Starters
  Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 07:53:59 -0500
  On Tue, 13 Dec 2005 21:19:31 -0800, Christopher <chris@MIRAIUSA.COM> wrote: >Survey: > >(1) What does a rebuilt starter cost for an...
• Ignition Switches and Hot Start Relay and Starter Motors (long)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 8 Sep 2016 01:43:44 +0000
  ...So now the problem seems to shift to STARTER.  When the guys did the Subie installation, they installed a BRAND NEW Hi-Torque starter...
• '84 Westy 1.9L mysterious failure of starter motor
  Historical mailing list - lakersalex
  Wed, 23 Jul 2014 13:57:02 -0700
  Occasionally the starter motor fails to turn over when I attempt to start the vehicle. It doesn't click, it doesn't make any...
• Re: Vanagon Starter - windings available?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Mon, 5 Sep 2005 23:51:57 -0500
  ...They generally don't go bad, but when they do, the starter is DONE>> Not true. << The labor involved in re-wrapping all that...
• Starter Behavior
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 07:20:28 -0800
  Mellow Yellow's starter behavior is a bit odd -- I think. When the engine (1.9L) is cold, by which I mean "Southern California...
• Portable Jump Starter
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Wed, 8 Nov 2000 09:52:10 -0700
  Has anyone had any experience with the SecureStart Portable Jump Starter battery made by Bolder Technologies, using thin metal film battery technology?? They are...
• Re: Starter question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 12 Jan 2006 21:00:59 -0500
  ...Starter question I have a weak starter on a 91 GL AT. I have already cleaned all the contacts, grounds, and the battery is...
• Short in the starter circuit somewhere.
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 17:07:23 +0200
  Hi Seems to be Ihav a short in the starter circuit somewhere. When I turn the key, light go out, but no start of...
• No start questions
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sun, 10 Oct 2010 17:22:07 -0400
  ...I pushed started it and was on my way. When I returned home it started fine. OK, what to check? Should I just start...
• Re: Battery/Starter/Wiring issue 1985 Westy w/ 2.1L & 4sp
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 07:59:58 -0400
  Hi Karl, I had a similar issue (slow hot start) after long drives. I cleaned up the ground strap and replaced the bolt it...
• Re: Is something killing my starters?
  Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
  Mon, 27 Jun 2016 21:22:24 +0000
  I upgraded the alternator wiring a while back and have a hard start kit on order from T3 Technique. I would think the hard...
• Re: Is something killing my starters?
  Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
  Sun, 26 Jun 2016 20:25:37 +0000
  ...Is something killing my starters? > > I did read somewhere that low voltage could ruin starters and I suspected > my + cable from the battery. It...
• Re: Starter Help!
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Sun, 14 Feb 2010 09:19:50 -0500
  I recently found that my starter had failed because the short ground that runs from the starter body to the solenoid had disintegrated. It...
• Re: Starter hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Tue, 15 Sep 2015 19:36:00 -0700
  ...I happen to have another starter, that works just fine, and will swap that in and see if that resolves the problem. That starter...
• Re: '80 starter fails until you knock it [known vanagon problem]
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Mon, 27 May 2002 22:27:32 -0400
  ...How do you fix this problem? Get a new > starter? But won't it just start again? The starter > I have now I replace...
• 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...
• Hi humidity--won't start
  Historical mailing list - John Schaper
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 17:08:23 -0800
  ...During these conditions, the van won't start--turns OK, just won't start. When it is dry, or even cold (below 20) the...
• Re: Another van won't start saga...
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 19 Oct 2016 13:41:57 -0700
  was the hot start relay installed after the P/N switch job? If it was me, I'd ensure that battery clamps and posts...
• Re: Cold Weather starting
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 16 Feb 2023 23:35:56 +0000
  I further endorse Karl's adapter and TDI starter.  Works every time.  And I traveled from St. Louis to San Diego with a less...
• Re: starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sat, 20 Oct 2018 15:02:53 -0300
  ...Intermittent failure, but >> tapping the starter would make usually make it work again. >> >> The problem turned out to be not the starter itself, but...
• Hot Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Wed, 2 Nov 2005 22:24:39 -0500
  ...If I start and stop while the engine is still cold, the engine starts right up with no hesitation. If I drive for about...
• starter solenoid heads south
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 17 May 2002 09:14:37 -0700
  Alistair, You earn credit for your thrifty and ecological sound efforts but you should consider that perhaps the starter as a whole is defective...
• GoWesty Starter Install Questions
  Historical mailing list - moondog
  Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:15:36 -0400
  I haven't received the starter yet, but I'm confused about the limited instructions and I've found so far. What's that...
• Starter doesn't work on long trips
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 08:57:37 -0400
  Hello, I have been experience an intermittent problem with my starter. It seems that it works perfectly when scooting around town, however it occasionally...
• ARCHIVES: delayed starters
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Houg
  Wed, 06 Mar 1996 16:01:03 -0800
  ...Replace starter expecting the world but got slapped > with no change. Remove starter, order new solenoid assembly and > replace. No change. Remove starter, take...
• Re: RIP Click (or was he Clack?)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 5 Nov 2014 17:05:00 -0800
  AFAIK, the dual starter option was offered by Bostig for their Ford Zetec conversions. You keep the VW starter in the stock position on...
• Re: Batt is 100% - no crank/starter doesn't turn
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Jenkins
  Wed, 16 Mar 2005 15:38:47 -0500
  See http://www.gowesty.com/starter_story.htm They recommend not using a rebuilt Bosch starter and explain why. >>> Roger Sisler <rogersisler2000@YAHOO.COM...
• Re: 88 GL - Failure to Start - It's Back!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 14 Jun 2014 23:38:31 -0500
  ...Over the years, I have replaced the switch twice, but never had ANY starting problems except once when the starter ran away. John On...
• Re: Could hot starting problems be caused by a defective ignition swich?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 16 Dec 2005 00:08:08 -0500
  > I have been trying to solve the problem where my 84 Vanagon > doesn't want to start after several stops. I assumed that > this...
• Re: Dragging Starter
  Historical mailing list - SBate82659
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 19:14:21 EST
  Neil Blackwell wrote thusly: <Wally, the 84 Westy (150K) has a draggy starter <snip> am I destined for a new starter?> Maybe, but before...
• Re: Survey: Your hot-start starter solutions
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 1 May 2005 14:52:30 -0400
  ...Cleaned all connections at the Starter, replaced the ground strap between the chassis and the transmission (and cleaned the attachment points), and cleaned the...
• Hesitation when starting, where should I start?
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Hatcher
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 14:11:40 -0500
  I just put my '85 Westy GL on the road, and it hesitates when starting. Most times, it only slightly hesitates (turning over slowly...
• FW: Gear Reduction Starter
  Historical mailing list - Mark Magee
  Thu, 3 Nov 2005 21:00:43 -0600
  Volks, My starter on the 90 Carat has been turning slower as of late, such that if the van isn�t driven for 10...
• Installing Starter
  Historical mailing list - Robie Pierce
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 10:18:13 -0400
  Anyone had trouble installing a starter in a 91 Wolfie automatic ? Got a 1990 starter used. Mechanic said would not fit. Heard they sometimes...
• Re: Will not start question
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 14:19:47 -0400
  I forgot, on 85- be carefull about the + connection at starter, make sure it's clean and solid. That 13mm nuts on the starter...
• Re: Is something killing my starters?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 26 Jun 2016 15:32:28 -0400
  ...Is something killing my starters? I did read somewhere that low voltage could ruin starters and I suspected my + cable from the battery. It...