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• Re: recap (still not fixed) Re: Update (not fixed...) Re: FIXED? (and, advice needed...) (was: Re: low voltage, starter running intermittently, but alternator is okay?)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 14:50:03 -0500
  ground straps, ignition switch plug,then take your new starter to an advance auto parts store and have them test it for free.
• Vanagon no start problem
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Apr 1996 23:29:45 +0000 (MULTINET_TIMEZONE)
  ...I would turn the key and sometimes the starter would just click . I had the starter , alternater , and battery replaced . At one point I...
• battery cable contact problem
  Historical mailing list - Duclos Darie
  Tue, 18 May 1999 10:11:08 +0200
  ...Looked like the starter was shot. Took the starter apart and tested the different functions and it looked like it turned but it didn...
• Re: drive on the starter -
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 5 Nov 2014 14:49:32 -1000
  ...He just ran it in 3rd gear only , that's almost 'driving it on the starter' ..just an extra big and strong electric 'almost...
• Re: Starter removal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:36:59 -0700
  ...Starter removal > I'm currently removing my bad starter to install a reman one. The problem > that I'm having is with the lower...
• Re: starter dead? 88 GL Auto
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:33:15 -0500
  ...Monday, December 14, 2009 7:12 PM Subject: [VANAGON] starter dead? 88 GL Auto > Just got back from about a 500 mile round trip...
• Re: 91 Vanagon Manual - slow cranking....
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 8 Dec 2010 00:00:29 -0700
  ...When you jumped the starter from the remote battery, what weight cables did you use? You could remove the spark plugs from the engine...
• Re: Diesel Vanagon Starter ?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 6 May 2016 00:12:26 +0000
  ...Diesel Vanagon Starter ? > > > > Very good .. > two conflicting opinions. > > and thanks for the Link ....bit spendy at 600 bucks.... > though .. > I do note that FAS...
• Re: Kinda Stumped
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Thu, 4 May 95 10:27:45 PDT
  ...My friend that owns a VW repair shop says that changing this is a pain, so he gives me another starter (used but looks...
• Re: Starter Solenoid?
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Tue, 6 May 2003 12:17:42 -0400
  ...I have the delay....sometimes not starter >>>kick-in on my 87 Westy. Are you guys saying it is not a starter issue, >>>but...
• 'Go Westy' Starter-gear reduction type
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sat, 4 May 2002 05:19:41 -0500
  Hello Vanagoners, My 1.9 manual trans starter has the sticky throw-out arm problem. Plus every now and then it seems like it...
• Re: 1981 starting problem
  Historical mailing list - John Haddad
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 12:09:04 -0400
  ...http://type2.com/bartnik/starter.htm I installed the Bosch relay kit on my now sold '80, but on my '85, by just getting...
• grinding starter
  Historical mailing list - Hermann the German
  Thu, 12 Feb 2004 11:36:46 +0000
  <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV class=RTE></DIV> <P>Volks:</P> <P>What could cause the starter on my 87 Westy with Eurospec...
• Re: Starter/relay/switch problem fixed
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:14:23 -0700
  ...I eventually I removed the starter, then cleaned up the solenoid and it is still fine 10 years later. On Jul 24, 2012, at...
• Re: relay starter solenoid fix=brake warning light!?!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 28 May 2003 00:34:34 -0400
  ...VW did not ground these relays directly but instead hooked their ground to the wire that runs from the ignition switch to the starter...
• Dead (almost) in the garage
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Sat, 27 Aug 2011 08:31:29 -0500
  ...On Sat, Aug 27, 2011 at 8:29 AM, Tom Lambas <twlambas@gmail.com> wrote: > If it is the starter solenoid, you can get...
• Re: Advice please
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 29 Aug 2003 22:25:32 -0400
  <Snip> Is the starter quirk 'normal' (Saint Muir's book seems to indicate this) and do I therefore just need to keep a hammer...
• starter changed - thanks for help
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Sep 95 10:06:55 +0200
  ...I found a "scrapyard" that had the correct starter for about $60. I think that's good compared to the PartsPlace catalog I received...
• Electrical Gurus help needed 88 van.kinda long
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Sat, 27 Jul 2002 17:03:55 -0400
  ...I had the problem with turning the key and nothing happenning........I installed a new Bosch starter 4 months ago, so i pulled it...
• Re: recap (still not fixed) Re: Update (not fixed...) Re: FIXED? (and, advice needed...) (was: Re: low voltage, starter running intermittently, but alternator is okay?)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 2 Feb 2006 17:07:56 -0800
  ...low voltage, starter running intermittently, but alternator is okay?) > The end of this just happened 5 minutes ago. My replacement starter had > been bad...
• Re: Won't start
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 25 Nov 2012 17:43:46 -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: '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: Starter SR0408X ge-futzd
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:42:11 -0600
  ...Starter SR0408X ge-futzd > > So one day you try to light the fire using the good ol' ignition key > and the starter makes strange...
• Re: Starter doesn't work on long trips
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 10:35:39 -0400
  Hmm, you see I doubt it's a lack of current because the starter works 99.9% of the time.. however when I drive...
• circuit for bridging the batteries
  Historical mailing list - hosel
  Thu, 4 Dec 2003 22:00:48 -0400
  ...On my boat I have a starter battery and another set of house batteries. When running a charge in from either the engine's...
• Re: Batt is 100% - no crank/starter doesn't turn
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 16 Mar 2005 14:11:23 -0500
  ...Maybe there is corrosion here.Could be juice in in the battery , but cant get out in enough quanity to turn the starter motor...
• Re: Starting question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 26 May 2018 09:54:45 -0400
  ...I am still on my original starter. What is your preferences for > a replacement? 1985 automatic with a 2.1 Boston Bob. > Can't...
• Re: Installing Starter
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 11:33:11 EDT
  There are two different starters for manual transmission and automatic. If the one you got was from a manual then it won't fit...
• starter problems
  Historical mailing list - Dan Eggert
  Mon, 26 Jul 2004 20:51:37 -0500
  Hello everyone, My starter went out on my 82 vanagon and I was wondering if anyone has one that they would get rid of...
• 2nd try- Starter disassembly question
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 28 Jan 2007 11:05:24 -0800
  I'm trying to take a starter (for an 86) apart. Any advice on the little snap ring that holds the small bushing (?) on...
• Re: Trying to understand starter stuff adding a relay failure points
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Dec 2014 14:13:42 -0500
  ...A potentially dangerous one. >> I have installed a new Starter and properly restored the wiring to >> stock. A slow turning starter condition still exists...
• Re: Ongoing "Honk" as diesel style starter engages
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 9 Jan 2014 07:38:14 -0800
  ...As the engine starts it allows the gear to be driven by the >> flywheel >> without spinning the starter motor with it. They can go...
• Re: Starter Replacment
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 26 Mar 2011 13:16:30 -0400
  ...Starter Replacment >> >> >> I am wondering what th shop time manuals say it is surpose take to >> replace >> the starter on a 1987. When I...
• Re: Slow turnover when starting.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:59:26 -0700
  ...Jumping doesn't help. >> Voltage at starter matches battery. >> Turns over slowly with: >> - spark plugs removed. >> - fresh battery jumpered directly to starter. >> - WITH NEW...
• Re: alternator upgrade
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 25 Jan 1999 07:55:33 EST
  Bill; The route current takes from the alternator is first to the starter then to the battery and finally the fuse block. The link...
• Re: Vanagon Starter relay kit
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Wed, 9 Dec 2015 10:43:37 -0800
  ...My son's >> '87 had a kludged one installed and the starter was still intermittent, so >> it now has a GW gear reduction starter...
• Re: Looking for starter bolt for 87, 4 speed tranny
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Wed, 2 Apr 2003 15:38:43 -0500
  ...Looking for starter bolt for 87, 4 speed tranny > > > > I am in desparate need for the top bolt that connects the starter > > (manual tranny...
• Starter Cleanup
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:54:29 -0500
  Now that my transmission is out, and the starter is easily accessible, what maintenance might I do to it and associated parts to ensure...
• HELP/starter/UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - James Ruch
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 14:18:44 PDT
  ...I got the starter to operate by grounding directly to the solenoid ground strap. Grounding to the starter body did not help. Although it...
• bushings
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 11:49:58 -0700
  Hi- I have the diesel starter apart on the workbench for my tdi conversion. Was wondering how tightly the armature should fit into the...
• Re: starter removal 1986 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 11:18:29 -0400
  ...Mike Shawn Luft wrote: > Hi, > > > > I am having trouble removing the top bolt on the starter of my 1986 2.1L. > > After reading the...
• Re: starters-used vs. cheap rebuilt vs. Bosch rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:12:16 -0800
  ...Rebuilt Starters (and alternators) I've posted this info before and I'll post it again. Quite some years ago (but still valid) I...
• Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 2 Jul 2014 19:20:02 -0700
  ...There is also a starter signal wire in there too. It may be that the PS power wire melted through its insulation and is...
• Re: starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Fri, 19 Oct 2018 13:37:26 -0400
  ...Intermittent failure, but tapping the starter would make usually make it work again. The problem turned out to be not the starter itself, but...
• <AIRS> 81 Vanagon Help
  Historical mailing list - Shawn
  Fri, 15 Feb 2002 12:12:16 -0600
  ...May have burned up the starter trying. Starter has been replaced. Then, while driving noticed a loss of power. Backed off the accelerator and...
• WAS: Starter Motor... Failure: NOW: 50 Circuit Weirdness. ECU Related?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 14 Dec 2012 23:30:33 -0800
  ...turn key to crank starter, starter won't turn, but the brake " ! " light goes on, parking brake is OFF. (released) I had recently swapped...
• Re: fridge relay actuator circuit:
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 24 Jun 2000 23:10:07 -0400
  ...D+-----86()()()()()()()()()()()85-------Ign Sw 50-------Starter 50()()()()Gnd B+-----87--------/ *--------30-------B2+ (used to be fridge) When engine is not running, D+ is...
• Re: Starter is OUT...now cant repair.
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 2 Sep 2001 22:59:15 -0700
  ...My experience with 4 rebuilt starters on a bug and '71 type II was that the rebuilts were not as good as the original...
• Re: A Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 1 Sep 2013 13:54:09 -0700
  ...A starter that's an elcheapo brand, a starter that looks like it's been in there decades.. corrosion on any connections in the...
• Re: 82 won't crank
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Tue, 4 Nov 2003 07:57:16 -0500
  I believe you are talking about the bolt that holds the starter inplace. It has a special head on it to keep it from...
• Re: Electrical puzzle
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Thu, 14 Jun 2018 15:01:33 -0700
  ...Those relays are > often installed with their ground connection wired to circuit #50 of the > starter solenoid. This works fine with a stock starter...
• Re: '84 1.9L engine -- no start on cold mornings -- starts fine late morning
  Historical mailing list - john
  Fri, 15 Jan 2016 06:40:12 -0500
  ... > > > Neutral-start > > > switch on automatic transmission shift lever is > > > bypassed. > > > > > > I have a Bosch starter relay in the starter motor > > > circuit > > > and everything...
• Re: Starter Behavior
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 08:38:06 -0800
  Okay, so one possibility is that the connections between the starter and the battery have developed enough resistance that it can no longer draw...
• Re: Vanagon Starter - windings available?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 08:53:01 -0500
  ...If you don't know, well...what can I say?>> I do know that any automotive starter can be rebuilt, and rewound by a...
• Re: Starter/relay/switch problem fixed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:46:53 -0700
  ...I don't even 'believe in' bad solenoids on bosch starters. I have never actually encountered one, not that making sure the plunger isn...
• Re: Electrical puzzle
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 14 Jun 2018 11:19:01 -0700
  Double check wiring to switch side of the starter relay? Remove relay, wire starter back to OE then test? If its a used TDI...
• Re: Ignition/starter switch failures
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 12 May 2015 23:21:52 +0000
  ...Does the gear drive TDI Jetta Bosch starter draw more > current for solenoid activation than the original late Vanagon starter? > > Maybe I have just...
• Re: Starter Gone?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 23 Oct 2010 14:27:04 -0500
  What is the dificulty rating on getting the starter out? Got the van on ramps right now. Per Bentley, doesn't seem to bad...
• Re: '80 Westy-- Best way to go on a new starter
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 20 Sep 2004 19:07:36 -0500
  . What should I do other than just going to the local supplier get one. ---------------------- Clip -------------------------- Buy my brand new GENUINE BOSCH starter that I...
• Re: Slow turnover when starting.
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:32:59 -0400
  ...Jumping doesn't help. > Voltage at starter matches battery. > Turns over slowly with: > - spark plugs removed. > - fresh battery jumpered directly to starter. > - WITH NEW...