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• Re: starter wiring
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Thu, 25 Apr 2002 21:41:39 -0400
  ...Another possibility is the solenoid that makes the connections for the high amp circuit and moves the starter pinion to engage with the flywheel...
• Re: Delayed starter action
  Historical mailing list - Bill Minor
  Tue, 6 Aug 2002 23:18:57 -0500
  I can only speak about air cooled but I just removed my starter solenoid and cleaned it when this happened five years ago and...
• ok.. last time for 84 auto trans into an 89 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Tue, 23 Mar 2004 17:59:10 -0500
  ...my starter went bad today.. and when ordering.. i asked if there is a difference in part number for and 84 auto trans starter...
• Re: Starter won't engage ring gear when sit for a while
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 09:32:35 -0400
  At 07:59 AM 9/7/2007, Dennis Haynes wrote... >The gear is attached to the starter shaft with a one way or >overrunning...
• Re: Time to hammer the starter/solenoid????
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Fri, 13 Apr 2007 10:59:42 -0400
  ...The starters on the Bay Windows had a tendency to wear out the bushing at the bottom end and when hot were prone to...
• Re: Cold Weather starting
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 16 Feb 2023 18:28:02 -0500
  Hi David, I would recommend Karl’s adaptor that works with either a TDI or gas gear reduction starter. Same advantages as GW or...
• Re: Starting question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 26 May 2018 08:47:46 -0500
  ...I am still on my original starter. What is your preferences for a replacement? 1985 automatic with a 2.1 Boston Bob. Thanks Jeff...
• Re: Starter problems
  Historical mailing list - TCollins
  Mon, 30 Jun 2014 00:09:35 -0400
  ...Any others with autozone starter experiences? Dealing with that particular store has also been frustrating. >> >> Thanks >> Tony >> >> On Jun 29, 2014, at 7:00...
• Re: intermitent starting problem, help
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Mar 1996 00:37:09 -0500
  ...I've come across this problem with a lot of bosch starters in various vehicles. Dirt/water gets in and ruins the main contact...
• Re: Re-occuring problem
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Madsen
  Mon, 11 Jun 2001 18:42:58 -0400
  Could be the sylenoid in the starter not engaging correctly. Give your starter a few (light) taps with a small hammer or a wrench...
• Re: starter solenoid heads south
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 17 May 2002 14:11:55 -0400
  ...the starter itself as designed is pretty much a dead short, i.e. it draws >a lot (technical term "butt-load") of current . >I...
• Re: Starter: it's one or another
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:41:25 -0700
  ...I always run a 2.1 starter in a 1.9 if one is handy ..it's a stronger starter, though I don't...
• Re: Starter Replacement Frustration - That durn second nut!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 17 Oct 2001 19:35:15 -0500
  ...I've got a new Bosch starter (120$)on my parts page and I've got a good used (35$)starter cheaper. Stan Wilder...
• Re: replace starter
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 16:33:34 -0700
  Hmmm! Starter live vs mileage between different vehicle depends on a number of factors. Mostly short trips vs long trips. How well is the...
• Re: Starter Sometimes Doesn't
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 27 Oct 2005 10:34:45 -0500
  ...If you have the usual "syndrome" the starter can be encouraged to crank by hitting it with a hammer (or a broomstick inserted above...
• Re: trouble installing new starter bushing
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 12 May 2012 19:05:26 -0700
  ...Re: [VANAGON] trouble installing new starter bushing > She's running really well now and finally has a name: Phoenix. > John
• Sluggish starter fix
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:56:28 -0500
  Someone mentioned to me there's a kit out there to take juice more directly to the starter motor to help with sluggish starting...
• 85gl gas leak near starter
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:44:58 -0800
  Question fuel leak near starter Firebomb, i have been storing the Van for about 9 months inside garage Looking at the bently it seems...
• Tips for syncro Starter installation???
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Wed, 26 May 1999 11:21:55 -0700
  ANybody out there have any tips for the syncro starter install? For instance: Do I really need to remove the axle/CV? How do...
• 1989 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Rebecca Finegan
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 18:20:04 EDT
  ...Tested the starter and the selonoid. Seems to be the selonoid, but don't want to replace it if it's the starter. Has...
• WANTED: Starter.......part # SR401X......86-91 2.1L w/ manual tr ans
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 17:52:16 -0500
  Anybody got a good used starter for a 86-91 w/ a manual tranny....Bosch part # is SR401X I have good used SR19X (1...
• Re: Bosch part no for Vanagon diesel starter
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 21:32:31 -0700
  Gilles H Turmel wrote: > > Hi, > I'm looking for the Bosch part number for the Vanagon diesel starter. > Best regards. Mine says "0 001...
• tiico starter flywheel.
  Historical mailing list - Ki
  Sat, 23 Aug 2003 11:19:00 -0700
  anyone know if the flywheel for the starter on a tiico engine is the original vanangon one or is it part of the tiico...
• 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...
• starter access
  Historical mailing list - Mike Stainbrook
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 15:48:26 -0500
  Hi all- was just wondering,has anyone ever tried putting in an access hatch to get to the ##%@# starter connections?-is what i had...
• Re: Solenoid-to-starter wire replacement=fixed
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Fri, 23 Jun 2006 18:50:56 -0400
  Hi folks, Well, figuring I'd still have the starter core if it didn't work, I went ahead and tried to repair the...
• Re: Fwd: * 10/4/2015 Needed NOW! Vanagon (1981) ONLY starts when cold /How To FIX this advice. PLEASE . . .
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 5 Oct 2015 16:21:57 -0500
  ...In spite of the fact you have a low use starter, replacing it with a new one, including a starter solenoid (in this case...
• Re: Anyone have a spare automatic starter?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 4 Oct 2011 20:10:04 -0500
  ...It needs a starter. I obviously have no interest in buying a > >> rebuilt one for this project, as it may end up being a...
• PS pump switch, engine compartment wiring harness, ECU, starter
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 9 Feb 2016 22:03:16 -0600
  ...A little while back driving down the road the starter suddenly engaged. Stalled the engine. Clutched it, but could not turn off the starter...
• 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...
• starters and solenoids
  Historical mailing list - walter bahm
  Fri, 6 Jul 2001 01:20:27 -0700
  ...recently became obsessed with the starter on a 5-cyl quantum. with the starter dismounted from the engine the electric motor can be made...
• Hi-torque starter installation
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Sun, 19 Mar 2006 21:00:07 +0000
  I'm installing a GoWesty IMI starter, I'm not sure about the wiring. Idiotic for sure, but what can I do.. There's...
• Re: Ignition/starter switch failures
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 22 May 2015 21:33:39 -0400
  ...Does anyone know how much current the 2002 TDI gear drive starter solenoid draws? My present switch is failing in the starter solenoid circuit...
• Re: Starting system quirk - diagnosis help needed
  Historical mailing list - David
  Sun, 27 Jul 2014 23:10:02 -0500
  Hi Gabby -- I did resolve the starter issue, and it was not the ignition switch after all. It was determined that the starter worked...
• Re: [T2] help with starter relay? (odd, see pics)
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 19:46:47 -0700
  ...When used with a starter circuit, it's best to use the 40amp rated relay. The current VW number is 141 951 253 B...
• 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: Symptoms of a bad starter?
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Sat, 24 Jul 2010 09:09:11 -0500
  ...Symptoms of a bad starter? > > > > > > > > So if you run a new cable, you just run it strait from the battery to > the > >> starter? > >> Do...
• Re: Electrical puzzle
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 16 Jun 2018 09:52:59 -0400
  ...If the starter cranks as well (or poorly) > from the key as it does by jumpering the 50 terminal at the starter, then > there...
• Starter Testing @ FLAPS WAS: Starting problem or startER problem
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Mon, 8 Apr 2013 15:02:57 -0400
  All, Has anyone ever used the starter testing at your FLAPS? I realize it's not the same as being in the transmission itself...
• Re: Remote Starter Switch Wire-up for '88GL
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:55:00 -0700
  ...often when using a remote starter switch the ignition is kept off.. like you're testing compression, testing the starter itself etc. but yes...
• Re: A Current Question
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:43:37 -0800
  ...Bentley, the gauge of the wire from the engine battery to the starter is 2 gauge. So if you suck all the starter current...
• Re: what to do with starter motor bushing?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 18 Jan 2006 15:14:33 -0800
  ...It's just a b*tch to get to, requiring one to access it through the starter opening. There is even a tool made...
• Re: Replacing my cheap Chinese starter after one year
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 30 Oct 2018 02:00:31 -0400
  ...But, with the cheap Chinese starters you are >getting what you pay for, but as they say, your results may vary. > > > >Stuart I've...
• Re: Starter/relay/switch problem
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Mon, 23 Jul 2012 12:19:44 -0500
  ...12px">Screwdriver across the solenoid ignition wire and starter wire. Always hated doing that, though. I'd first suspect grounds.<BR><BR>Not sure...
• starter woes
  Historical mailing list - Richard Ferguson
  Tue, 8 Jun 1999 05:56:34 -0700
  ...starter dying after 5-6 hours of highway speed travelling...usually at a gas station refueling...various people have told me that the starter...
• Re: [Syncro] Hard starting when warm
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 23 Dec 2000 09:05:16 -0800
  One of the most often overlooked details of the VW starter "system" is that the starter armature is supported on one end by the...
• Probs with starter
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Jul 1996 11:00:10 -0400
  I took my '66 to Michigan again (1500 miles round trip) and experienced a bit of a hitch with the starter. A few times...
• Re: Sticking Starter
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 18 Jan 2002 19:42:02 -0600
  ...Sticking Starter > Jeff, > Never heard of it -- what is it and what does it do? > > Sorry to hear about the weather in Winnipeg - it...
• Re: Starter Replacment
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Sat, 26 Mar 2011 01:10:56 -0400
  ...It would take me a couple of hours to pull and replace the starter...I guess the real question is "what's your time...
• Re: Starter solenoid wiring question - '86 AT
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Wed, 1 Jun 2016 13:23:42 -0400
  ...Both of these wires connect to the twin push connectors on the back of the starter.
• Vanagon starter battery type 41 source in Canada
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
  Sat, 1 Aug 2015 10:33:20 -0400
  Looks like I finally need to replace the starter battery in my 1986 VW Vanagon Westfalia GL 2.1 L 2WD camper. I am...
• Re: [A] Need Assistance With Charging System Troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - John Pinkham
  Fri, 20 May 94 12:13:04 EDT
  ...Using a semi-dead battery to crank can fry the starter. How old is your battery? Does it take a charge? Try a jump...
• starter flywheel for tiico.
  Historical mailing list - Ki
  Mon, 27 Oct 2003 13:14:47 -0800
  someone emailed me a while back saying they could get a flywheel for my starter for a tiico. never heard back from them. if...
• Re: Engine Puzzlememt
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 22 Jun 2018 15:02:09 -0700
  ...The starter had >>>>> been installed with only the short bolt which had loosened. The starter lost >>>>> ground and would only work intermittently. Then the...
• Re: Symptoms of a bad starter?
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Sat, 24 Jul 2010 11:22:58 -0500
  ...Symptoms of a bad starter? >> >> So if you run a new cable, you just run it strait from the battery to >> the >> starter? >> Do...
• Re: Slow turnover when starting.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 15 Apr 2012 01:06:06 -0700
  ...the fatter main battery cable and more robust starter to spin a 2.1 engine ..versus the smaller main battery cable and smaller starter...
• Re: Checking output of alternator.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 16 Jul 2016 18:12:25 -0700
  ...Crawled under the Westy took all the starter wires off from the GOWESTY starter. Sanded, cleaned, added dielectric grease, tighten everything up and EUREKA...
• Re: Use air cooled Bosch reman. starter on 1.9 WBX? (searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 11:39:20 -0800
  ...The solenoid on the SR401X is not replaceable separately - starter with solenoid must be purchased. Hope this answers your question -- Jim Thompson 84 GL...
• Re: DIESEL starting and other general questions
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 18 Nov 2003 19:13:08 -0500
  On Tuesday 18 November 2003 08:19 pm, Joel wrote: > Most people want to get off the starter as soon as it is firing...
• Survey: Your hot-start starter solutions
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sun, 1 May 2005 14:07:11 -0400
  ...the starters themselves, a viewpoint espoused buy GoWesty in their article which might steer you to one of their hi-torque starters. I'm...