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• Re: Van Not Starting - 88 Automatic with New Starter and Alternator
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 11:39:18 -0400
  Rob, Where did you get a "New" Bosch starter. All I know of is rebuilds for the automatic. Yes, there is a crudely designed...
• Re: non-starting vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 16:18:47 -0700
  ...non-starting vanagon > > Mechanic tips wanted. The starter died in my '85 Westy and after replacing it > she no longer starts. Turns over great...
• Got new starter - strange connections
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Oct 1996 09:05:55 -0400
  Well, after various starter problems and not being able to find a problem with any bad connections, I decided to check out new starters...
• More Start Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Tim Timothy
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 10:53:37 EDT
  ...When I install a battery freshly trickle charged overnite the starter action is as I think it should be. After running a while(?) it...
• Re: starter solenoid heads south
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 17 May 2002 08:42:05 -0700
  Gary, the starter came with the solenoid attached. I hope to god I can just replace the solenoid. I bench tested it again this...
• Starter Trade
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 22:03:55 -0500
  I need to trade a good Aircooled 2000cc Automatic Transmission Starter for a starter for a Aircooled 2000cc Manual transmission starter. Anybody out there...
• Re: starter
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 5 Nov 2018 10:44:50 -0500
  > I see that online vendors offer several different starters, at widely > varying prices. There are rebuilt original starters (least pricey, from > Bus Depot), gear...
• Re: [WetWesties] Help! Stuck in the middle of nowhere!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 30 Jul 2015 11:27:43 -0500
  ...Etc. > > Thought it was hard start syndrome, but cooled down and now nothing still. > > It was low on coolant, but seems unrelated to start...
• Re: HELP! '81 cratered on the way to work this morning... UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 13:57:40 -0800
  FWIW mine just simply started spinning without engaging one day, no prior symptoms. Bad starter. Mike On 2/19/03 11:20 AM, "Stan...
• Re: No turn over
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sat, 16 Mar 2019 00:10:20 -0700
  ...No turn over To Change Clutch, TransAxle & Starter Motor had to be Removed&ReInstalled, So Check All Connections @ Starter Motor & The Trany To Frame...
• faulty starter wiring
  Historical mailing list - James Ruch
  Mon, 1 May 2000 10:46:36 PDT
  The cause of all my starter woes in Chicago, apparently, was the idiot switch in the gear selector mechanism (auto trans). I have bypassed...
• 85 Vanagon camper
  Historical mailing list - John Middelkoop
  Mon, 4 Sep 2006 23:10:30 -0400
  85 Vanagon Camper - Problem - Starts right up - drive about five or six miles and engine stops. It will crank, start and shut right down...
• starter not dissengaging for a few seconds - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Kozak
  Thu, 15 Mar 2007 21:26:38 -0400
  After starting my van the starter sometimes stays engaged for a few seconds. Has anyone else has this happen. Might it cure itself? Been...
• Re: Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Fri, 31 Dec 1999 07:48:07 -0800
  ...When I start the van, there is a >hesitation after I turn the key and the starter cranks. Many times the >starter will spin...
• Re: Starter problems
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 30 Jun 2014 10:21:43 -0400
  ...I can push start the van > and drive it. > > I tried jumping the starter with a screwdriver across terminals clank > clink clank no spin...
• Re: Hot start problem
  Historical mailing list - pat
  Mon, 14 Feb 2011 17:25:19 -0500
  ...I don't think v-gons use a starter relay, but installing one may take some load off the ignition switch, assuming the starter...
• 84 Starter/Auto Trans problem?
  Historical mailing list - Karen Olson
  Tue, 2 Dec 1997 10:18:52 -0500
  ...After a day of driving, I'll stop to get gas and when I attempt to start, the starter motor does not turn. I...
• Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 00:43:52 -0600
  ...Engine started, disconnected wire. > Engine ran, but starter did not disengage. > > Tried it again. Starter did not disengage when I > disconnected the starter wire...
• Re: Diesel engine wont start
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Fri, 7 Oct 2005 10:29:59 -0700
  ...Martin Jagersand <jag@CS.UALBERTA.CA> Since the starter isn't cranking the engine first check if the starter gets full voltage and current...
• Re: Is something killing my starters?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 29 Jun 2016 10:32:32 -0700
  I doubt that you'll have any further problems with that starter. There are no "new" stock Bosch starters for the Vanagon, just rebuilds...
• Re: [WetWesties] Help! Stuck in the middle of nowhere!
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
  Thu, 30 Jul 2015 10:39:30 -0600
  ...Etc. >> >> Thought it was hard start syndrome, but cooled down and now nothing still. >> >> It was low on coolant, but seems unrelated to start...
• Re: Cold Weather starting
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 17 Feb 2023 09:32:58 -0500
  ...Eric SR0408X, 1.9 KW starter, TDI: https://www.ebay.com/itm/290368206614 <https://www.ebay.com/itm/290368206614> SR0425N, 1.4 KW starter...
• starter turns except when the battery is disconnected but does not turn engine-solenoid problem?
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:48:23 -0500
  Don't know if anyone is still following this thread but my problem began as an intermittant slow turning of the starter and then...
• Re: starting problem
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 Oct 2018 13:23:44 +0000
  FAS in Maine make an adapter plate and starter setup that I had put on my Westy.  It also takes care of bell housing...
• First follow-up - RE: Battery/Starter/Wiring issue 1985 Westy w/ 2.1L & 4sp
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:01:58 -0700
  Dropped in at mechanic's to check sluggish starter: . Recently (within last year) rebuilt starter drawing 300A when hot, cold unknown yet. . Battery at...
• Re: Cold Weather starting
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 16 Feb 2023 18:14:32 -0600
  I put Karl's setup on my '88 and it worked great and it got me away from those pesky Bosch starters. I recommend...
• Starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Norm - RoweBoat
  Wed, 21 Apr 2004 20:28:19 -0700
  ...It would start up just fine, but as soon as we turned it off again, it wouldn't start again. It would turn and...
• Re: Short in the starter circuit somewhere.
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 18:11:04 +0200
  ...If this activates the starter, your problem >may be solved by using the "hard start" or "hot start" relay. >Check the archives. > >Larry A...
• RE: Just Starting
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 18 Mar 97 23:15:03 UT
  ...Re:Just Starting My 85 westy starter is on its way out. It starts with a little coaxing, ie. a hammer. It is hard...
• Re: [WetWesties] Help! Stuck in the middle of nowhere!
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Thu, 30 Jul 2015 10:20:34 -0400
  If this is a manual transmission then the starter bushing could have completely failed and worn through. The starter would have to be removed...
• Sticking Starter Solenoid?
  Historical mailing list - Karen Olson
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 22:34:52 -0500
  Every once in a while, on long trips, when I stop to refuel, my 1984 Vanagon GL will not start for several minutes. When...
• Got worse, now doesn't run..
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 23:03:59 -0700
  ...Recently it would start perfectly in the morning but during the day, sometimes the engine would turn over but not start. A few tries...
• Successfully installed hot start rely...but now....
  Historical mailing list - Brien Dews
  Sat, 24 Jun 2006 20:15:40 -0400
  ...the starter will occasionally refuse to disengage. Is this related to the relay install or just a mere coincidence? Doesn't do it every...
• Re: slow starter?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:01:39 -0500
  ...Monday, November 26, 2007 7:33 PM Subject: [VANAGON] slow starter? > How fast should the engine turn over in a Vanagon? My starter sounds...
• NEW hi-power starter for your engine conversions, automatic and manual!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 22 Oct 2008 22:07:23 -0400
  ...No longer will you worry what starter to use that will be capable of cranking over your conversion-this stock TDI Jetta/Passat starter...
• Slow turnover when starting.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Olsen
  Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:44:34 -0700
  ...Voltage at starter matches battery. Turns over slowly with: - spark plugs removed. - fresh battery jumpered directly to starter. - WITH NEW STARTER INSTALLED! What am...
• '84 won't start after used for awhile
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 01:13:01 -0700
  This '84 would not want to start after it has warmed up and stopped. This happened three times now and even though I have...
• Time for a new starter?
  Historical mailing list - Richard
  Thu, 20 Apr 95 10:07:41 EDT
  I know that sometimes, if your van won't start, (as in nothing at all happens when you turn the key) you can bang...
• Re: starter amps?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 1 Feb 1999 21:32:06 -0500
  ...It is the main reason the battery cable to the starter is so thick. Consider worst case, the starter is almost stalled, and the...
• Big black ground wire
  Historical mailing list - Andy Morse
  Sat, 22 May 2004 13:44:30 EDT
  Still trying to get my bus started, 86 syncro. new starter is in battery wire is in, battery wire is on main terminal, ign...
• Starter survey
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Tue, 1 Oct 2013 22:19:18 -0400
  Anyone running an IMI-104 starter or a TDI starter with adapter on their Vanagon? Wondering how it went on install, reliability, etc. Thanks...
• Re: Is something killing my starters?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 27 Jun 2016 17:52:16 -0400
  The only thing the hard start relay kit does is help the solenoid (relay and gear engagement) work better by bypassing the other switches...
• Re: Replacing the starter on my 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 21 Jan 2017 16:59:41 -0800
  ...Replacing the starter on my 87 Westy I have a starter from LActical … the starter itself is made by World Power Systems (model 1755N...
• Re: Starter Wires 91 Automatic
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sat, 5 May 2007 21:12:32 -0400
  Well, I got the starter installed today, and WOW this thing really spins. The wiring was simple; I took the two leads and made...
• Re: will not start when hot
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Tue, 5 Dec 2000 19:34:44 -0500
  ...will not start when hot > if you started it and didn't run the engine long your alternator would not > have had enough time...
• Re: Sticky diesel starter motor
  Historical mailing list - Mary Beth and Chris Geiser
  Tue, 16 Oct 2001 11:35:01 -0500
  ...I'd check out the switch before I started beating the starter with a hammer, as the switch going bad is not uncommon at...
• Re: Pokey will not start
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 13 Sep 2001 19:59:29 -0500
  ...I was able to get it going by "push starting" it (ie: getting it rolling and droping the clutch). Then the next morning it...
• Solenoid-to-starter wire replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 14:59:43 -0400
  Hi Folks, On a trip to Philadelphia the other day, the van refused to start or even turn over after a rest area stop...
• Re: Please Help! Starting problems 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 12:26:36 -0400
  Cory, I know some will disagree, but the fastest and probably cheapest way to solve your starting problem is to go to your nearest...
• Solenoid for parts or Bushing? opinions please!
  Historical mailing list - Keith Olsen
  Sat, 27 Mar 1999 10:07:29 EST
  I have read many suggestions regarding my starter question post a while back. Here is a little history that might help. My 87 auto...
• Re: Paul's starter problems
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Fri, 5 Apr 1996 09:09:44 -0800 (PST)
  And Sean Bartnik thus wrote: > > Paul is now convinced that his non-start problem is due to the ignition > switch. Soooo, he wants advice...
• Re: ? on syncro starter
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 24 May 1998 13:27:20 -0100
  > I recieved my starter from the bus depot a week ago > and am going to have it put in this thurs. While I was...
• Re: Starter hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 20:12:03 -0400
  Did your old starter do the same thing? My starter is a bit lazy. What a lot of volks have mentioned is that you...
• Re: Starter Solenoid?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 3 May 2003 22:28:07 -0400
  It could also be the starter bushing. Check the voltage to the solenoid coil at the solenoid. If 10 volt or better, the wiring...
• Re: starter help
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 23 Mar 2007 08:53:40 -0500
  ...On 3/23/07, Bob Mac <BOBMACDOWELL@webtv.net> wrote: > > Take a hammer and wack the starter a few times . If it starts, the...
• Re: First follow-up - RE: Battery/Starter/Wiring issue 1985 Westy w/ 2.1L & 4sp
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:29:32 -0400
  Low battery voltage while cranking will cause starter to both slow down and draw more current. The 85's and earlier have a smaller...
• Re: AFM symptom? Won't Start After Being Off for +1 min.
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 09:58:02 -0800
  ...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: 79 Bus with 81 engine - Hot Start issue
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 Sep 2012 22:25:14 -0400
  ...Hopefully when this happens the relay contact will open before the starter starts to melt or the battery/cable starts to smoke. If adding...
• Starter Trouble '82 ex-Deisel
  Historical mailing list - Erik O
  Thu, 19 Mar 1998 12:19:14 -0500
  My 82 ex-diesel Westfalia decided to stop starting recently. It will start just fine if you give it a little shove, but on...
• Re: women and standard gearbox
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 17:40:33 -0800
  Especially for us in the cold belt, the best way for starting the car is to push in the clutch first, THEN hit the...