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• Re: Hot Start Problem
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Tue, 15 Feb 2011 06:11:59 -0500
  I would definitely try the Hard Start Relay that a few others have advised. I had a similar situation with my '87 Wolfsburg that...
• Re: Starter Wires 91 Automatic
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 18:23:12 -0400
  ...Starter Wires 91 Automatic I am in the middle of replacing a Starter on a 91 Vanagon - Automatic - Westy. The starter I removed has...
• starter Question interchange
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 23 Oct 2007 22:32:15 -0400
  ...I know the std trans starter uses the support bushing and the auto trans doesnt (Self Supporting). will the Auto starter work in the...
• Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 11:52:09 -0700
  ...Engine started, disconnected wire. >> Engine ran, but starter did not disengage. >> >> Tried it again. Starter did not disengage when I disconnected the >> starter wire...
• Starter question. previous reply was blocked.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 7 Jul 2021 02:31:16 +0000
  If you think you need a starter consider this one. Since you say you can push start it I'm assuming a manual trans...
• Re: '91GL Remains Dead
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Jan 1997 16:08:50 -0500 (EST)
  ...As long as the engine is warm, it > will start and run perfectly. Perhaps the starter is not rotating the engine fast enough?? <snip...
• Re: 85 will not start
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Mon, 28 May 2001 14:30:32 -0700
  ...My > vanagon will not start. Its > not the battery, not the starter, or any other loose > connection that I can > see. Where is the...
• Re: Battery/Starter/Wiring issue 1985 Westy w/ 2.1L & 4sp
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 08:29:01 -0400
  ...The starter was recently rebuilt, the > engine normally turns easily. I have NOT replaced the starter ground > connection, and have not inspected that wire...
• Re: Starter Relais?
  Historical mailing list - Tobias Gogolin
  Fri, 9 Dec 2011 13:48:13 -0800
  I just tried with the remote starter wire my mechanic had left for me, and i discovered that it is related to some relays...
• Re: Starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 08:26:55 -0500
  My '89 Jetta diesel manual (do people read these things?) says not to pull the cold start handle until after it starts--it is...
• electrical troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Ellringer
  Thu, 31 Jul 2003 12:25:03 -0500
  My 83.5 westy won't start. A few weeks before nostart, there were random occurrences of an electrical clicking sound from beneath or...
• Re: Starter Relay on Syncro 86
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:28:33 -0700
  ...Starter Relay on Syncro 86 > > Why do you think you have one? > The key operates the starter solenoid directly unless someone added a > relay...
• Re: was no start-my problem is intermittant sluggish starting
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 13 Nov 2012 23:44:27 -0800
  the starter bushing is shown on page 35.111 in Bentley. I would divide the diangostic thinking and process into two area .. electrical or...
• Re: Slow turnover when starting.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:09:25 -0500
  ...I'll be corrected if my theory is wrong, but even if you see the same voltage at starter and battery, when the starter...
• Re: Starter Help!
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Sun, 14 Feb 2010 16:40:44 -0500
  ...I had started a thread back in January (No activity from starter) regarding this wire and assumed it was a ground. Since I was...
• Hard to start
  Historical mailing list - C Snyder
  Mon, 6 Mar 2017 02:44:51 -0500
  My 1987 Wolfburg had developed a problem which after a warm engine shut down, upon trying to start again, it won't start unless...
• Intermittent starting
  Historical mailing list - Corey Deahl
  Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:40:13 -0400
  ...It'll turn, just not start. I need some places to start. Crank position sensor (it's resistance is reading correctly)? Ignition module (doesn...
• Re: push start
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 16:14:20 -0500
  >I've also heard that you're >not supposed to bump start vanagons in reverse. Has anyone else heard this?? >What difference could it...
• Re: Won't Start - Advise needed
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 20 Jun 2005 23:55:00 EDT
  ...On 18-Jun-05, at 1:57 PM, Jeff Gilbert wrote: > Hi, > > My digifant wont start . . . . >> I bet he doesn't get a drop...
• Re: Solenoid for parts or Bushing? opinions please!
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Sat, 27 Mar 1999 11:08:59 -0500
  ...Either I would try and >start it at >5 minute intervals and the resistance heat of the tries would warm it >enough >to start...
• Re: Starter Gone?
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Sat, 23 Oct 2010 08:52:29 -0500
  Have you replaced your main positive cable that goes from battery to starter yet? -Ry http://www.google.com/profiles/rylincoln On Sat, Oct...
• Re: No activity from starter
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:09:07 -0500
  ...Looks like I'll be buying a new starter. I did learn that there appears to be a manual and automatic tranny starter. Too...
• Re: Starter doesn't turn after replacing weak battery
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:42:02 -0700
  ...what should I do first to diagnose the problem? > > Check the terminals at the starter, clean and re-attach. > 3. Is the starter not...
• Re: Starter Behavior
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 09:29:18 -0600
  ...your starter is on its way out if it hesitates longer than "normal." It may go on like this for a while (meaning months...
• Ignition / Starter
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Wed, 23 Jan 2002 21:26:45 -0500
  Hello all, I've got a quick question before I start 'troubleshooting'. My starter and solenoid are fine, but it won't crank from...
• Re: Cold starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 20:32:27 -0500
  ...Cold starting problem Hi one and all, I'm having a starting problem with my Vanagon GL 2.1 litre. When it's cold...
• Re: starter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 23:50:22 -0500
  The starter and even the bushing really is not that bad a job. If you think the bushing is bad you need to check...
• Electrical puzzle
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 14 Jun 2018 16:41:45 -0600
  ...0V when parking brake is on. > 2) Red/Black: #50 starter circuit. 0V when not started, 2.5V when started and light is half...
• Re: Starter system woes
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fernandez
  Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:41:53 -0800
  This sounds like something my van used to do- turn key, couple second delay, then starter engages. Over time, the delay increased until on...
• Please Help! Starting problems 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 10:34:20 -0400
  ...84 Westy 1.9L Has had problems starting for a while. Sounds like a dead battery but might start like a dream 5 minutes...
• hot starter isues
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 09:39:41 -0400
  ...is it a iffy braided wire from the solenoid into the starter body? (looked suspect) is it a old tired starter windings that don...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Diesel starter differences, Was Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Mon, 10 Oct 2011 08:38:17 -0700
  ...Diesel starter differences, Was Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild � � � To validate the direct drive Diesel starter thermal capacity I did a repeated...
• Re: '82 Diesel vanagon. Starter isn't turning over.
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Wed, 24 Aug 2022 11:10:28 -0700
  First try a remote starter (or jumper wire ) between positive battery and the solenoid. This will narrow it down to either a starter/solenoid...
• Re: Starters...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Fri, 23 Jun 1995 19:35:28 -0700 (PDT)
  On Fri, 23 Jun 1995 DocTaylor@aol.com wrote: > I have been plagued with problems with my '82 Diesel Vanagon's starter; today > I...
• Re: VDUB QUESTION
  Historical mailing list - IC U of T
  Tue, 19 Nov 1996 09:50:15 -0500
  On > >>Problem #2 > After driving long distances (200+ miles), the van will fail to start > once the ignition is turned off. I thought my...
• Electrical/starter problem??
  Historical mailing list - Mike Wagner
  Wed, 19 Aug 1998 08:32:51 -0400
  ...Intermittently, when starting, sometimes I turn the ignition key and hear the fuel pump activate, but other than that - nothing happens. Its almost like...
• Re: starter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:56:16 -0800
  ...re "I know the bushing is a PITA to remove and the starter is too in > general. the diesel vanagon starter is completely self...
• starter solenoid buzzing and overehating? (long)
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Tue, 28 Jan 2003 16:14:11 -0800
  ...My conclusion? The starter solenoid stuck in the "on" position, causing the starter to suck big amps from the battery. Since the starter has...
• Re: Help - Part 2
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 3 May 2014 10:09:33 -0700
  Sounds like a short or inadvertent major load happens when key turned to 50 position (crank starter). If starter has failed, in that failure...
• Re: 82 Diesel Van
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Thu, 15 Oct 1998 15:39:49 -0400
  ...You mean it now starts easy? A starting tip: Keep the cold start lever in, then pull it out only when the engine fires...
• Re: Diesel starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Robert
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 00:36:19 -0500
  ...It sounds like the bushing in the nose of your starter is worn allowing for the shaft to flex.
• Re: solenoid vs ignition switch for non-start
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Mon, 9 Apr 2007 14:52:43 -0500
  ...Now it is worse-- > non-start in not-so-cold weather, or a few second delay > before it kicks in. After the first start...
• Re: '84 1.9L engine -- no start on cold mornings -- starts fine late morning
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Mon, 25 Jan 2016 07:33:15 -0500
  Jay Brown (thatvwbusguy) used to sell a nicely made remote starter. I don't see it on his web site now but if you...
• Re: HELP!! Dead starter? Or solenoid? Or?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 29 Nov 2001 16:07:25 -0600
  ...HELP!! Dead starter? Or selonoid? Or? > > > Hey Listies: > > Upon trying to start the van this morning: nothing. The usual two > fuel pump > noises, then...
• Re: Wont start
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Sun, 25 Nov 2012 19:22:51 -0800
  ...if it's not cranking on the starter ... I always operate the starter with a Remote Starter Swtich .. That reduces the connections and wires...
• Re: Diesel starter differences, Was Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Fri, 7 Oct 2011 08:31:48 -0700
  Some more notes in this "all about the Vanagon D starter" thread. Had a dead starter again. This time the solenpoid it appears. On...
• Re: A starting battery to starter cable replacement story
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Sat, 7 Aug 2010 13:09:08 -0600
  ...A few days ago, > after my van wouldn't start in the heat I got motivated and changed the > battery to starter cable which...
• Re: Wont start
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 26 Nov 2012 07:28:14 -0600
  ...if it's not cranking on the starter ... I always operate the starter with a Remote Starter Swtich .. That reduces the connections and wires...
• Re: Starter problems
  Historical mailing list - TCollins
  Mon, 30 Jun 2014 16:07:35 -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...
• Starter Gone?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 23 Oct 2010 07:42:33 -0500
  ...Recently (over the last 6 months) I have noticed a small hesitation when starting (felt like a weak starter)but worked every time. I...
• 65 bus won't start
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Stout
  Wed, 18 Oct 95 10:55:51 PDT
  This morning I went to start my bus and it turned over like every other morning. But after a few seconds it just died...
• Re: Starter
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Aug 97 13:00:14 -0700
  ...The starter on my '81 has a seperate solenoid. Not to pick a nit, but I'm gonna assume that "separate" means that you...
• Re: Trip Report - "Hi-Torque" starter and leaky gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Rob Campbell
  Wed, 31 May 2006 10:58:33 -0700
  This is just anecdotal, but I bought what seems to be the same starter from GoWesty about a year ago, and its been working...
• Re: 1.9 or 2.1 starter for a 2.1 in an 85
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:35:21 -0400
  ...to >starter ................ ( particularily this factor ) > >which starter would be better.. >a 1.9 one or a 2.1 one ? 2.1 starter sez me...
• 85 will not start
  Historical mailing list - LeeAnn Medlock
  Mon, 28 May 2001 17:13:13 EDT
  ...My vanagon will not start. Its not the battery, not the starter, or any other loose connection that I can see. Where is the...
• Warm start problems
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Sat, 26 May 2001 11:18:28 -0400
  Has anyone figured out how to bullet proof starter solenoid circuit so that it always works. I have heard of relays being used. Does...
• It Started!
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Sat, 26 Oct 2002 22:12:58 -0600
  The engine swap started for the first time tonight! It seemed like it wasn't gonna, but I traced the problem to the cold...
• Re: won't start
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:53:43 -0800
  Your intermittent symptoms (no start, no nothing when hot---all magically fixed the next morning when cold) sound identical to mine (85 manual).� It...
• Re: 1987 Westy engine starter replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Apr 2010 15:25:15 -0700
  ...What is the > step-by-step procedure for 1987 Westy engine starter removal and > installation? It's one of the most straight forward starter...
• Re: Vanagon DEAD- Starter relay- Manually Jump??? Help!
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Mon, 24 Jan 2000 16:56:06 -0700
  I don't see the original message here but the Subject line is pretty clear! Ken's advice is excellent, but I start to...