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Re: Starter solenoid: R&R?
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Mon, 4 Jul 2011 10:32:25 -0700
...Removing the Starter is required to perform either procedure above. I use to sell Bosch Solenoids quite frequently in the 70s and 80s when...
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...
relay starter solenoid fix=brake warning light!?!
Historical mailing list - Adam Behle
Tue, 27 May 2003 20:51:22 -0700
I recently did the "piggy back relay on the starter solenoid fix" to cure my starter delay issue and now my brake warning light...
Jump out the starter solonoid to eliminate the ignition circuit...
Historical mailing list - Jonc
Tue, 22 Aug 2000 21:42:44 -0400
...attach one of the alligator clips to the power lug on the starter and the other to the ignition connection on the starter solenoid...
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
...Any suggestions should this be the problem on where I might find a good solenoid? I might go with the new/rebuilt starter/solenoid...
1985 Vanagon - no start ?
Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
Sat, 1 Apr 2006 11:12:29 -0500
...No current to starter solenoid (small terminal) which ign. switch turns on (or ever!). *If I jump current from main 12V post (off starter...
Re: starter turns except when the battery is disconnected but does not turn engine-solenoid problem?
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:59:32 -0500
...Any suggestions should this be the problem on where I might find a good solenoid? I might go with the new/rebuilt starter/solenoid...
Re: Runaway starter - 88 GL w/2.1L WBX
Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
Thu, 10 Oct 2013 10:17:03 -0400
...Is it possible that the issue is with the starter switch, and not the starter solenoid. One way to test would be to supply...
Re: "Ford style" starter soloniod - good for battery relay?
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Wed, 8 Oct 2003 21:21:12 -0400
...Dan, As you mentioned starter solenoids are not designed for continuous duty. Here's a <http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/masterrelay.php>battery...
Re: Starter question. previous reply was blocked.
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 6 Jul 2021 23:32:37 -0400
...If the solenoid is clicking you are telling it to go. It could be the resistance of the solenoid circuit is too high for...
Re: Starter question
Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
Tue, 6 Jul 2021 16:52:11 -0500
...Is > that recommended? > > 2) How can I be sure it is starter? Can it be the solenoid? > > 3) Local shop what carries GoWesty parts...
Re: help interpreting starter problem
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Sun, 1 May 2005 20:38:15 -0700
...I > ended up directly connecting the two terminals on the > solenoid to send power to the starter motor bypassing > the solenoid itself. The starter...
Re: DELAYED STARTING!
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:41:45 -0700
...I assumed the solenoid in the starter was sticking so the >> high amp electrical contacts were not working. Replacing the starter fixed >> it. No...
RE: '71 Ignition Problems
Historical mailing list
Wed, 05 Jun 1996 17:09:12 -0400
...Also check the starter itself: short across the solenoid (the two big connections) to see if the starter spins, then short the right-most...
help interpreting starter problem
Historical mailing list - Doug Demarest
Sun, 1 May 2005 12:31:06 -0700
...Is the solenoid bad on my new starter? My intuition says I should get 12 volts at the shorter terminal screw if the solenoid...
Re: Help -Stranded & need advice...
Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
Sun, 26 Sep 1999 12:06:13 EDT
Getting under the vehicle and engaging the starter is very dangerous in my opinion. The solenoid can be activated "remotely" by removing the wire...
Re: Starter solenoid: R&R?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 4 Jul 2011 13:12:07 -0700
I have never believed much in 'bad solenoid.' though I know people have success with that method. there are 3 parts to the starter...
Re: Starter/relay/switch problem fixed
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:46:53 -0700
...That was be enough to loosen then solenoid. I >> eventually I removed the starter, then cleaned up the solenoid and it is >> still fine...
Re: help interpreting starter problem
Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
Sun, 1 May 2005 17:37:56 -0500
...Is the solenoid bad on my new starter? My intuition says I should get 12 volts at the shorter terminal screw if the solenoid...
More 1.9l Starter Questions
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Thu, 5 Oct 2000 13:27:24 -0400
...an automatic starter, diesel or what? Are the 2.1l starters different? This one has a nose, a cover over the solenoid and different...
Re: vanagon starter question
Historical mailing list - phil cain
Sun, 11 Sep 2005 16:40:07 -0700
...Could be a dragging starter. Could be the ground strap on the transmission. I fixed mine(1980 Westy)by rebuilding the starter and solenoid...
Solenoid Sermon
Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
Wed, 20 Nov 96 18:20:31 EST
...The problem is that Volkswagen feeds their starter solenoid 12vdc by way of China. They run the juice all the way up to the...
Re: Continuous Duty Solenoid vs Starter Solenoid; Visual Difference?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 20 Oct 2015 23:41:29 -0400
...Continuous Duty Solenoid vs Starter Solenoid; Visual Difference? > ....... Packaging for this part did not indicate that it was a starter solenoid but I now...
Starter Repairs
Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
Sat, 18 Apr 1998 23:51:14 EDT
...My father opened up the starter and cleaned out and lubed the armature area. Didn't help. So today we opened up the solenoid...
Re: Vanagon Syncro Delayed Start
Historical mailing list - John Hung
Thu, 28 Aug 1997 17:13:35 -0500
...the starter solenoid is sticky in cool weather. I had this problem once. This is what is supposed to happen when the ignition switch...
Re: No activity from starter
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:02:44 -0800
My experience is that the R/BK wire that is used to trigger the starter solenoid gets corroded over time.� It makes 12V but...
Re: solenoid vs ignition switch for non-start
Historical mailing list - neil
Mon, 9 Apr 2007 09:50:31 -0700
...Is that diagnois correct? > > Anything else before I replace the starter/solenoid? Hi Richard. When key turned all the way (to turn starter) you...
Re: FW: Starter problems
Historical mailing list - joe brown
Mon, 18 Nov 2002 19:56:44 -0800
Pull the starter, remove the solenoid -snip- My solenoid screws wouldn't budge with a screwdriver. I was ready to drill them out but...
Re: 1985 Vanagon 1.9l gas - starter type ?
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Tue, 14 Mar 2006 13:20:11 -0500
...12V at solenoid (after switch)? >If 12N is there but still nothing, do you replace just solenoid or both >starter & solenoid? > >Thanks for info...
Starter SR0408X ge-futzd
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:37:41 -0700
...Starters have a magnetic switch often called a solenoid but really just a big relay with an iron core activator that works like a...
Re: Continuous Duty Solenoid vs Starter Solenoid; Visual Difference?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 20 Oct 2015 16:01:30 -0700
> ....... Packaging for this part did not indicate that it was a starter solenoid but I now > have to wonder. Yikes. This MAY be the...
Re: Vanagon DEAD- Starter relay- Manually Jump??? Help!
Historical mailing list
Mon, 24 Jan 2000 21:21:26 EST
...I mean if the solenoid is tired then what about the brushes, and bushings in the starter? Next thing you know the thing won...
Re: Starter repair:replace wire to solenoid
Historical mailing list
Fri, 28 Jun 1996 13:06:26 -0400
I had problems with my starter solenoid. My fix was to wire a second starter switch on the dashboard. So you can run a...
Re: starter problem
Historical mailing list - William Greenamyer
Thu, 8 May 2008 17:09:01 -0400
...Sure enough, when it warmed up, the starter engaged the ring gear. Thus I am guessing the solenoid. I have two rebuilt starters that...
Re: Syncro sporadic starting
Historical mailing list - Skip Emmert-Keaton
Mon, 26 Jan 2004 13:33:25 -0800
...How do you clean and relube a starter solenoid? The starter is about six months old. If cleaning the solenoid doesn't fix my...
starter problems
Historical mailing list - Seastoner
Wed, 26 Mar 1997 13:16:42 +0000
...and the starter/solenoid {apparently the solenoid would cost more to replace than the entire starter/solenoid combination}...no luck...the starter appears to...
RE: starter problems
Historical mailing list - Lebron,Nathan
Wed, 26 Mar 97 13:12:00 E
...and the starter/solenoid {apparently the solenoid would cost more to replace than the entire starter/solenoid combination}...no luck...the starter appears to...
Starter or Solenoid?
Historical mailing list - John Schaper
Wed, 29 Nov 2000 07:18:35 -0800
...Based on these symptoms, is it probably the starter or the solenoid?
Re: Starter
Historical mailing list - Dr. John H. Lauterbach
Tue, 16 Feb 1999 17:51:56 -0500
...The starter spins without a problem but when the problem appears, nothing happens not even the click of a failed solenoid. There is a...
Re: starter wiring
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 28 Apr 2002 11:39:51 -0500
...between the large (+) cable on the solenoid to the spade connector should activate the solenoid and starter. You might consider a relay to do...
Re: HELP!!! Electric Problem
Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
Sun, 7 Dec 1997 10:52:25 -0800
...Assumming that most electrical power in our VW's passes through the fuse box (the direct power to the starter/solenoid being one exception...
need a pic of the starter/solenoid wires
Historical mailing list - Gina
Thu, 1 Jul 2004 19:00:05 -0400
...I would appreciate it if someone has/could scan a diagram or pic of the starter and solenoid showing the wiring. I found a...
Re: Intermittent Starting problem
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Mon, 5 Mar 2001 22:57:03 -0600
Larry, Not always true--- New starter, New ignition switch, New neutral safety switch, New wire to starter solenoid from neutral safety switch,twice the...
Re: Intermittent Starting problem
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Mon, 5 Mar 2001 22:57:03 -0600
Larry, Not always true--- New starter, New ignition switch, New neutral safety switch, New wire to starter solenoid from neutral safety switch,twice the...
Re: starting problems
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Thu, 26 Jul 2001 17:25:31 -0400
...If that fails, you may need a starter (or a solenoid, which is included with the starter or available separately). Meanwhile, if it happens...
Re: hot starter isues
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Thu, 10 Jun 2004 12:05:42 -0700
...starter off. > Clean the starter solenoid. > Clean the trash that has collected around your brushes inside your starter. > Try to examine the starter bushing...
Re: Starting Problem
Historical mailing list - Colin Moran
Fri, 31 Dec 1999 09:19:11 -0600
...I found that oil had gotten into the starter solenoid. It would cause the solenoid to stick. When the windings of the solenoid got...
Auxillary Solenoid going Bad? Problemo fix!
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sat, 13 Oct 2001 20:20:33 -0500
...Since I shot aluminum pop rivets to a frame bracket above the starter to > > mount the solenoid, does the solenoid rely on this mounting...
Ignition / Starter
Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
Wed, 23 Jan 2002 21:26:45 -0500
...My starter and solenoid are fine, but it won't crank from the ignition switch. Right now I've got a nice long wire...
Solenoid/starter problem or ignition switch
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Thu, 6 Dec 2012 22:04:27 -0500
...Something else happended recently that I thought might have been the solenoid/starter popping back out from the flywheel where the starter did not...
Starter hesitation
Historical mailing list - radish150
Tue, 2 Oct 2001 19:33:11 -0700
...Mt the solenoid on one of the large vertical x member surfaces a foot or in front of the starter with self tapping screws...
Starter not working - problem solved
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Sun, 26 Jan 2003 22:35:46 -0800
...What I ended up doing was removing the starter, taking the solinoid apart and cleaning the solenoid. I also polished the solenoid plunger (I...
Re: Starter Woes - '88GL
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:53:18 -0700
...The solenoid on our Bosch starters is another application ......of a similar 'solenoid.' .. though it has two functions.. one is eletrical contact as in...
Starter Interchange
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Wed, 2 Jun 2004 02:30:25 -0400
...they look to be the same other than the vanagon starters have a longer stud on the solenoid. can anyone comment on this? specifically...
Re: Help--Stuck in Mammoth Lakes
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Fri, 26 Dec 2008 21:51:57 -0500
...On Vanagon starters, the bendix is assisted by the solenoid. The humming noise is probably the starter spinning, but the bendix isn't engaged...
Re: starter problems
Historical mailing list
Thu, 27 Mar 1997 15:45:58 -0800
...I found that the lubrication on the starter solenoid was sticking. So when I turned the key, the solenoid did not pull all the...
starter/solenoid
Historical mailing list - Crazed Idiot
Wed, 13 Mar 96 18:56:37 EST
Hey all, Today I removed the starter/solenoid. What a pain in the ass! On my old bug it was pretty easy, but on...
Re: Starter Help!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:21:05 -0800
...replacing that cable from solenoid to starter motor. I'm a little suspecios of that 'repair' myself. that sounds like 'extending the life' of...
Starter repair:replace wire to solenoid
Historical mailing list - Joel Brockman
Wed, 26 Jun 1996 21:51:30 -0700 (PDT)
I have a starter problem with my 1971 camper. The wire that goes to the solenoid deteriorated and fell off, there is almost nothing...
Re: Slow starting when hot
Historical mailing list
Wed, 21 May 1997 23:47:05 -0400 (EDT)
...I don't know if the Vanagons starter > motor is a two part device where you replace the starter and solenoid > separatly or not...