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Re: Trying to understand starter stuff adding a relay
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 24 Dec 2014 08:39:21 -0500
...The really does nothing to help a slow turning starter. All it does is help get the starter solenoid to pull the gear out...
Re: Diesel starting problem
Historical mailing list - Robert Gruber
Sun, 25 Feb 2001 09:44:09 -0800
THis starter is like many american car starters; the bushing is housed in the casting of the nose of the starter. In fact, the...
Re: replace starter and bushing at some time?
Historical mailing list - Richards, Andrew
Thu, 7 Aug 2008 09:27:16 -0700
...Tuesday, August 05, 2008 8:48 PM Subject: [VANAGON] replace starter and bushing at some time? > 87 Syncro passenger van > > I am replacing the...
Re: Starting problem
Historical mailing list - lauterba
Thu, 22 Apr 2004 01:33:33 -0400
...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: '84 1.9L engine -- no start on cold mornings -- starts fine late morning
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Tue, 26 Jan 2016 08:31:46 -0500
...Â > > > > Neutral-start > > > > switch on automatic transmission shift lever is > > > > bypassed. > > > > > > > > I have a Bosch starter relay in the starter motor > > > > circuit > > > > and everything...
Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Sat, 18 Aug 2007 21:12:00 -0600
I just rebuilt the starter for my '82 Diesel Westy. Last time I did it was in '99, I think, so the previous rebuild...
Re: need help with starter problem, 1990 Vanagon GL, 4spd 2.1L
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:49:56 -0600
...While a trusted helper holds the key in the start position, you can crawl under and tap the starter or solenoid with a hammer...
Re: Starter question. previous reply was blocked.
Historical mailing list - Neil
Wed, 7 Jul 2021 13:30:55 -0700
...My fault for making assumptions but I didn't think a Vanagon compatible new starter existed! Good to know Dennis, thanks. Neil. On 7...
Re: starter wiring
Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
Thu, 25 Apr 2002 21:41:39 -0400
> My 1983.5 Westy sometimes has problems starting. When I turn the key > nothing happens. However, if I do it enough, it always starts...
No Start - Stuck at work!
Historical mailing list - van man
Fri, 13 Dec 2002 12:49:40 -0800
...It started up just fine for three days and now wont start again. I messed with all the wires, replugged em disconnected the ecu...
Trying to understand starter stuff
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Mon, 22 Dec 2014 23:03:35 -0500
Hi all, I was sitting here thinking about stuff related to starting my van and I want to see how deep my understanding of...
Re: "Muir solenoid trick, and resistance!
Historical mailing list
Thu, 21 Jul 94 10:13:46 CDT
Randy writes, (among other things) > However, now the starter gaily turns over but the engine > doesn't always start. If it's been sitting...
Re: Starter system woes
Historical mailing list - Ray Hill
Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:01:36 -0600
If it was an old GM system, I would suggest a dead spot on the starter armature. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
RE: Hello again, Brakes, No-Start, Coolant bleeder, 1985 GL
Historical mailing list - Lebron,Nathan
Wed, 08 Jan 97 14:28:00 E
>> Another problem i have been experiencing since purchase about 1.5 years ago >> is the No-start symptoms. This happens at any temperature, but...
Re: The continuing saga, stuck in Tucumcari
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 18 Nov 2005 22:54:25 -0700
...The continuing saga, stuck in Tucumcari > > Take some starter fluid and spray it into the AFM.If it starts, you have a > fuel problem...
Re: Gowesty starter problems
Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
Mon, 5 Sep 2016 15:04:23 -0400
TDI starters from LKQ salvage are $25. Be sure you get the electrical connector. I used a RMW high torque adapter plate to replace...
'80 Westy-- Best way to go on a new starter
Historical mailing list - Phil Hanson
Mon, 20 Sep 2004 15:12:09 -0700
I need to replace my starter. What should I do other than just going to the local supplier get one. I would like to...
Starter hesitation
Historical mailing list - mike
Mon, 17 Jun 2002 16:43:08 -0700
Volks, My starter [my new starter I should say] sometimes turns over, hesitates then continues to work. Turns the engine over quite well. Only...
Best 4 spd Syncro starter replace solution?
Historical mailing list - Tom L. Salicos
Sun, 20 Mar 2005 19:18:53 -0800
I've read that I don't want Bosch rebuilt starters, tho' I know not why. What is the best replacement for a starter...
starter issues 85gl
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Thu, 16 Jun 2005 15:20:10 -0700
well seems like my starter gave up or is starting to, when hot it acts up. anyone have a good tech write up on...
Re: starter
Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:32:34 -0600
...Upon pulling the starter, it would be a good time to replace bushings and check brushes. I have a new bushing on-hand for...
Re: No start questions
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 10 Oct 2010 18:12:39 -0700
...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: Daily First Start Hard
Historical mailing list - Russell, William
Tue, 20 May 2003 17:39:36 -0400
...Daily First Start Hard I have a second problem. Every day the first time I start my 86 GL it is hard to get...
Re: Starter related question.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:44:10 -0400
I have actually had better luck with starters and alternators from Napa and AutoZone than with the Bosch units. Dennis, From my phone. ________________________________ From...
Diesel Warm No Start?
Historical mailing list - Cook, Thomas
Tue, 21 Mar 2000 10:38:56 -0500
...Cold starts were ok until last week when it would not start after sitting over an hour (maybe this was not a cold start...
Re: [WetWesties] Help! Stuck in the middle of nowhere!
Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
Thu, 30 Jul 2015 08:41:58 -0600
...Thought it was hard start syndrome, but cooled down and now nothing still. It was low on coolant, but seems unrelated to start. Oil...
Re: Too cold, no start at Bus Brr
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Sun, 11 Feb 2007 20:14:05 -0500
Hi Brian, Don't blame the starter just yet. Check ALL your wiring connections, from battery to starter to the ground strap from tranny...
Confirm please? Vanagon automatic transmission starter motor?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 15 Jul 2016 18:33:09 -0700
A couple of the part numbers on starter are hard to see. Vanagon automatic starter web images look like this part. Image of starter...
Re: starter
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Mon, 13 Mar 2000 22:11:34 -0700
...starter > Bad starter in Phoenix--and no hills for push starts. Anyone know a > good mechanic for a Syncro in the Phoenix area? We...
Re: Still no start
Historical mailing list - Brian Spisak
Fri, 27 Dec 2002 09:12:52 -0800
...Still no start Ok guys and gals I am counting on you to help with this mystery. Still not start looked and tested grounds...
Re: Vanagon Starter - windings available?
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Tue, 6 Sep 2005 17:17:00 -0400
...Monday, September 05, 2005 11:38 PM Subject: [VANAGON] Vanagon Starter - windings available? > The saga of my 90 Westy starter continues. You'll laugh...
Battery cable question
Historical mailing list - Dan Krautkremer
Sun, 28 Dec 2008 18:41:47 -0800
...Wound up getting a jump start. 1st time it has happened. Battery is 2 yrs old. My question is would the ground cable get...
Re: battery cable contact problem
Historical mailing list - Bob Norman
Wed, 19 May 1999 00:10:21 -0230
...First off, it wouldn't start. Turning > the ignition key made only a clicking sound. Looked like the > starter was shot. > > Took the starter...
Re: no start in 81 AC Westy
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sun, 10 Sep 2017 15:04:17 -0600
...After a few minutes of rest, >> attempted again to start but nothing whatsoever. No sound at all. After >> another few minutes of waiting, I...
starting problem clarification
Historical mailing list - Crazed Idiot (sean bartnik )
Tue, 12 Mar 1996 17:13:51 -0500
...Still doesn't start after using something electrical. Get this, tho: If you turn off whatever it is that is being used and wait...
Re: Question about hard start relay
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sat, 19 Jun 2021 15:07:08 -0600
...I know nothing about the GW reduction starter but am wondering if that warning applies to all gear reduction starters or just the Gowesty...
Re: Starter/relay/switch problem fixed
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:51:03 -0700
...Starter/relay/switch problem fixed | |you are supposed to rig a hammer on a pivot near the starter, |and a strong cord going forward...
'81.5 Diesel 1.6, Won't start
Historical mailing list - Neil Crawford
Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:39:30 -0700
Hi volks, I've got a battery that's overdue and for a couple weeks now the engine has had a difficult time starting...
Re: Cold start issue
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sun, 5 Jun 2011 08:49:10 -0700
...The starter > turns, but the engine only catches half-heartedly. > > Flubada-flubada . . . <dies>. > > Crank again, give it a little gas. > > Flubada, <half-hearted "vroom...
Re: dragging starter
Historical mailing list - John Brown
Thu, 2 Apr 1998 10:33:30 -0800
...It is like the power to the starter motor is totally off. The solution involved gently tapping the starter motor and solenoid with a...
85' won't start :-( any clues??
Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
Mon, 25 Aug 2003 07:15:25 -0700
Good Morning everyone, well this week isn't starting off so good, this morning went to start the bus and no start. The battery...
Won't Start...Again 2.1L
Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
Mon, 5 Sep 2005 11:22:56 -0700
...Friday morning it didn't start on the first 2 tries and then starts up. Stopped to get gas and no problems with starting...
Re: Starter Grinding
Historical mailing list
Mon, 21 Jan 2008 11:59:54 EST
In a message dated 1/21/08 9:24:34 AM Eastern Standard Time, magikvw@GMAIL.COM writes: > Why on earth would my starter...
It's not the way to do it ...
Historical mailing list - thewestyman
Mon, 12 Dec 2016 18:28:38 -0800
...So, I made my own plug for the Cold start valve, getting straight power from the Starter solenoid and the other wire to Ground...
Re: No start :-(
Historical mailing list - PSD
Mon, 17 Aug 2015 19:03:21 -0400
...No start :-( Hi Volks, tl;dr: my van isn't starting. Battery seems OK, registers 13.5V. The starter doesn't turn. '89 vanagon...
hard starts in the cold
Historical mailing list - Aaron Waxman
Mon, 3 Jan 2000 20:59:31 -0500
...I'm in Mass where it was 60 today, but nevertheless, I have a cold start problem. Currrently to start her up for the...
Auto back up switch
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Tue, 23 Dec 2014 10:45:05 -0700
...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: replace starter
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Tue, 21 Sep 2004 01:18:16 -0500
...Your old starter (core) is likely a whole lot better place to start rebuilding than the average one in the bins at the big...
Re: Help with 12v Dometic wiring
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 9 Jun 2009 19:00:21 -0700
...if the starter trigger wire fell off the solenoid , and you roll started the van ......and the engine fired and the alt. started charging...
Re: Diesel starter differences, Was Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Sun, 9 Oct 2011 20:20:19 -0700
To validate the direct drive Diesel starter thermal capacity I did a repeated cranking test today then measured temps on various parts with an...
Re: Bosch "premium" rebuilt starter appears to be built from non-Bosch parts!?!
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 4 Jul 2017 07:56:55 -0700
...Given the age of the Vanagon Bosch starter cores, I still wonder about rebuilt starter consistency. This Bosch web page: https://www.boschautoparts.com...
Re: Starter One more time!!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 1 May 2011 08:24:55 -0400
Is the starter the correct version. There is an early-late. The later has slightly more power. Bad cables, excessive voltage drop under load...
Re: Could hot starting problems be caused by a defective ignition swich?
Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
Fri, 16 Dec 2005 10:17:49 -0500
...Yet you don't mention the starter, solenoid, or > associated wiring among the items you replaced. > > ****Because he has a HOT START PROBLEM , not...
Re: starter question
Historical mailing list - Mike Pedersen
Sun, 14 Dec 2003 09:58:25 -0800
...HELP, starter question > > Hello All, > I was going to use Gary Shae's starter solenoid > rebuilding procedure, > since the starter on my 88 automatic...
Re: Kinda Stumped
Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
Thu, 4 May 95 10:27:45 PDT
...If I had to do this again, I would start tracing the circuit at the starter end instead of the battery end - I would...
Help! Stuck in the middle of nowhere!
Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
Wed, 29 Jul 2015 22:29:03 -0600
...This is the same problem I had posted about previously about her just not starting and then a day later it started and acted...
Re: lazy starter
Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
Wed, 4 Jul 2001 20:28:51 -0400
...If the insulation in the field windings starts to deteriorate, or, the brushes get worn it takes more power to turn the starter. Since...
Re: 85 MV Slow Starting
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 26 Dec 2001 08:45:10 -0500
Assuming you have a manual transmission, I would check the starter support bushing. If it is worn it will cause poor starter performance. Dennis...
Re: Subagon starter
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Mon, 10 Nov 2014 13:51:13 -0800
I have Tdi starter in my 2.2 Syncro. Just make sure your engine is well tuned , that things spins like NOW . No cranking...
Starter for 1981 automatic: questions
Historical mailing list - Steve Selin
Sun, 16 Jun 2002 18:51:48 -0400
> Hi, > > I just bought a starter for my 1981 (automatic) van. The picture looked > just like the one I had. BUT it is missing...