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• Back from walmart...barely...what's wrong now?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:06:19 -0500
  ...Started back up, headed home again, started running like crap. Put on the flashers (only about two miles to go). Started running better. Made...
• Re: starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Fri, 19 Oct 2018 13:39:15 -0700
  ...If it starts, most likely worn brushes. I had the same issues with my 91 auto. Solved it with a new gear driven starter...
• Re: Uh-oh, won't start
  Historical mailing list - Vanman
  Fri, 9 Oct 1998 07:48:45 -0700
  ...If it starts, then the solenoid is to fault and a new / reman starter assembly is needed. If none of this works, then I...
• Re: Starter woes
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 26 Jan 2016 08:30:10 -0500
  Dennis, you are talking about one of those add-on starter relays right? They didn't come stock with one, so this possibility would...
• 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...
• '91 Starting Issues
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Mon, 11 Dec 2023 20:48:10 +0000
  I have a '91 Multivan Westy with starting issues. Unless the battery is absolutely 100% the solenoid will not pull in. I have replaced...
• Re: Automatic Starter options was: Front Heater Fan Motor Lube?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 30 Jan 2020 14:30:35 +0000
  ...How come? Starters run free every time the engine starts and overruns the pinion, and all those noisy little appliance motors are series wound...
• Frustrating NON START Solved
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 12:21:24 -0400
  ...The van would cough but not start. -Checked that I had spark -Checked that I had fuel -Checked that the Idle Stabilizer valve buzzed...
• Re: 85 Vanagon camper
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 4 Sep 2006 23:22:50 -0400
  ...85 Vanagon camper 85 Vanagon Camper - Problem - Starts right up - drive about five or six miles and engine stops. It will crank, start and...
• Bosch starter #s?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 18 Oct 2017 10:22:41 -0700
  Recently I had a starter thread going and Jim, I think, identified a Bosch starter, by it's number. I tried Bosch's website...
• Re: Starts then dies. What to check?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 23 Jul 2012 21:25:56 -0700
  ...Won't start with throttle open. Dies if I try to give it gas. I'm not out of gas, and there seems to...
• Re: Syncro TDI installation question...
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Mon, 3 Dec 2001 07:54:21 -0800
  I wouldn't be surprized (it's at least worth a shot) to see if a good alternator/starter repair shop could increase the...
• Re: starter problem
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Thu, 8 May 2008 16:04:46 -0700
  ...Sure enough, when it warmed up, the starter engaged the ring gear. Thus I am guessing the solenoid. I have two rebuilt starters that...
• Starter solenoid current
  Historical mailing list - William Greenamyer
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:03:14 -0500
  I have had one of those starter relays for a long time now. Usually has no problems but it seems that the 15 amp...
• Installing Starter in '81 Westy.
  Historical mailing list - Bob Norman
  Sat, 10 Apr 1999 13:11:03 -0230
  It's a beautiful day here today (12 �c), and I'm about to put the starting motor back on my Westy. Quick question...
• Re: unusual problem
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 4 Dec 2000 19:31:42 +1200
  ...If the motor stops and starts with the key, that's your problem. Failing that, check out the starter/solenoid.
• Re: Remote Starter Kit
  Historical mailing list - John Klun
  Thu, 15 Feb 2001 13:13:00 -0700
  I suppose a remote starter kit would be okay, provided you have an automatic transmission. If not and you leave it in gear, you...
• Digitool temp I & II values
  Historical mailing list - Jim Barnes
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 08:21:28 -0700
  ...Did it start? no Did it need to start? no I just had to try. Too cold for starter solenoid to move! Jim "87...
• Re: Starter hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 15 Sep 2015 09:15:04 -0700
  http://www.t3technique.com/electrical/deluxe-hard-start-relay-kit.html
• Starter Relay on syncro 86
  Historical mailing list - matthew
  Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:02:19 -0400
  Where is the starter relay on an 86 syncro.
• Re: A starting battery to starter cable replacement story
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 7 Aug 2010 14:28:13 -0500
  ...DMc > > > > Jonathan Poole wrote: > > Even after installing a new starter, new starting battery, inspecting and > > cleaning all connections and grounds my van still cranked...
• Re: Starting system quirk - diagnosis help needed
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 17 Feb 2014 07:31:47 -0500
  It takes significant current to activate the starter solenoid, especially as it ages. This is rough on the contacts in the ignition switch. Replacing...
• 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 15:13:20 -0800
  ...If I turn the key > and it fails to start, voltage at the starter is measures 11.8-11.9. Is > this voltage high...
• 78 won't start / electrical
  Historical mailing list - Rodney L. Boleyn
  Mon, 11 Mar 1996 09:00:26 -0500
  As promised, a description of the 78's starting difficulties: I put the key in the ignition, turn it to ON, the two red...
• Re: starter spins, doesn't engage?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 29 May 2005 17:38:19 -0600
  ...By this > point the starter would have found teeth on the flywheel to engage > and the vehicle would start up as usual. The permanent...
• Re: Replacing the starter on my 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 22 Jan 2017 01:34:36 +0000
  ...So I will leave the debate about adding a hot-start starter relay or not to the experts.  I think though, if executed properly...
• Re: Diesel Vanagon starter?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 5 May 2016 21:08:17 -0400
  ...Been doing this now for a few years and perhaps 40k miles...There is no problem starting, the starter seems to behave normally, other...
• Re: Hard starting when cold 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:09:24 -0800
  ...Hard starting when cold 2.1 WBX > Just a wild guess, but maybe your cat is starting to restrict exhaust > airflow?? > > DM&FS > > At...
• Re: Today's PUZZLER... SLWR-VAN won't start
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Fri, 23 Jun 2000 12:16:12 -0700
  ...If I unbolt the starter and try to start ol' Slower, the starter whirrs. The starter was sold to me as a new starter...
• Re: Hard starting when cold 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:44:03 -0600
  Just a wild guess, but maybe your cat is starting to restrict exhaust airflow?? DM&FS At 12:18 AM 11/15/2011, greentabe...
• Re: Bus queries
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Wed, 19 Jul 1995 09:15:57 -0700 (PDT)
  On Tue, 18 Jul 1995, David Carment wrote: > Yeah, but how do you get started with a busted clucth cable? [snip] > But, to get...
• Re: 87 GL Intermittantly Not Starting
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Thu, 15 May 2003 20:34:30 -0400
  Hi Marshall, I'm not an expert, but when my 87 GL intermittently wouldn't start, I went back to the basics in Bentley...
• Re: Trouble starting
  Historical mailing list - John Becker
  Mon, 16 Dec 1996 09:33:12 +0000
  ...Wait a little bit and she starts just fine. Gave the van to my mechanic to check it out and of course he couldn...
• Re: Ignition Switches and Hot Start Relay and Starter Motors (long)
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 8 Sep 2016 13:45:42 -0600
  ...Ignition Switches and Hot Start Relay and Starter Motors (long) > > Rich: I was having trouble with the starter installed in my 91 multivan > with...
• electrical problem
  Historical mailing list - Trooz
  Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:43:16 -0800
  ...Today I went out to run some errands and the van wouldn't start. Cranked as usual, but no start. It always starts right...
• Re: Hot start problem
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Mon, 14 Feb 2011 21:13:52 -0500
  ...I replaced the cable that runs from the battery to the starter on my vanagon this summer (after replacing batter, starter, cleaning grounds, cleaning...
• Re: Confirm please? Vanagon automatic transmission starter motor?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 16 Jul 2016 06:04:42 -0400
  That starter in the photo is for an auto tranny set-up. No nose cone support shaft = Auto tranny. Nose cone support shaft = Standard...
• Changing the starter on a Bostig setup
  Historical mailing list - Marco
  Wed, 2 Jul 2014 15:49:43 -0700
  ...Any tips for changing out the starter (manual transmission) on a Bostig setup? I will be tackling this next week as soon as the...
• Re: '86 Caravelle sluggish cranking
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Choulat
  Fri, 24 Jan 1997 22:40:47 -0500 (EST)
  ...The starter has been rebuilt at least 3 times (the poor engine has over 250,000 miles on it WITH NO HEAD LEAKS!!!) and...
• Re: starter problems 82 diesel
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Sat, 4 Jan 1997 16:10:03 -0800 (PST)
  On Sat, 4 Jan 1997, Robert Cronin wrote: > I just had my starter rebuilt by a shop here on cape cod, but have > recently...
• Re: Ignition Switches and Hot Start Relay and Starter Motors (long)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 8 Sep 2016 18:43:35 +0000
  ...Ignition Switches and Hot Start Relay and Starter Motors (long)   Rich:  I was having trouble with the starter installed in my 91 multivan with...
• Re: Replacing Starter on 85 Vanagon - Jackstands or Ramps ?-The bypass button.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:51:14 -0500
  Dennis, it will crank the engine over without the key being on, it just won't start it, so I provided incorrect information, I...
• Re: Starter/relay/switch problem fixed
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 24 Jul 2012 08:37:45 -0600
  Occasionally I have to smack my starter too!! Pia if the back is loaded with gear in route to or home from an adventure...
• Idle adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 23 May 2018 17:28:28 -0400
  Hi List, When first starting my van it idles very slow. this happens both at a cold start and a warm start after running...
• Re: Battery Compartment ground cable; Was: Dead (almost) in the garage
  Historical mailing list - Bill Witz
  Sun, 28 Aug 2011 14:31:58 -0400
  ...I have bright lights and it is starting all the time. I also ran a large wire from the positive post to the starter...
• Re: Dragging Starter
  Historical mailing list - James & Julie Davidson
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 19:59:53 +0100
  Lets set the scene, I work for a VW dealership as a car driver/cleaner so I know nothing! My starter stuck after only...
• Re: [Syncro] Push start
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 May 2000 04:03:37 -0700
  ...I always start in second and "ease" out the clutch and then de clutch as soon as the engine fires for a smooth start...
• Re: Anybody have a good starter?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 19:34:28 -0600
  ...Larry > mark fisher wrote: > > > > Hi all > > The starter on my '87 Syncro just gave up the ghost- Does anybody have a > > servicable one I...
• Starter help- Sunday afternoon
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 11 Jun 2006 13:26:34 -0700
  ...This is the stock VW starter. I took the starter off and it doesn't want to go back in, do I need to...
• Re: HELP QUICK! NOT STARTING
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 16:52:32 -0800
  Sounds from the description to be a starter-related problem (as opposed to being related to your other fuel/air/ignition problems) When you...
• Re: '85 1.9 - fuel issues - UPDATED - Now longer nad with more Frustration and discust!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 6 Nov 2011 17:29:09 -0800
  ...Then idling very poorly - rough sputtering runnign crappy - then won't > start at all. Hmmmmm - was running great before tire issue and started and...
• 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: Starting problems...
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 29 Dec 2002 18:40:09 -0600
  ...Todd Last wrote: > > My van is getting persnickety about starting. Usually when it is cold it > refuses to engage the starter. > However, if I...
• Hot Start & eBrake Problems
  Historical mailing list - wetzels
  Sat, 23 Aug 2003 19:06:26 -0700
  ...After sitting for about 45 minutes, the van wouldn't start. It turned over but wouldn't start. After a few minutes I cranked...
• Re: Electrical Gurus help needed 88 van.kinda long
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 27 Jul 2002 15:33:42 -0700
  ...I install it, and it fires right up.BUT...the solenoid or starter is still engaged after it starts when i run the relay...
• Re: Starter woes...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Tue, 25 Apr 2017 15:03:06 -0400
  And I just got word back from the mechanics that the "new" starter they got was bad. Dennis Haynes for the win, again . . . Thanks...
• Rough running after rain
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Fri, 27 Jul 2018 05:20:08 -0700
  ...The van started up fine when > it got to the mechanics. It was fine ever since. This morning it started > doing the same thing...
• Re: 86 syncro doesnt start
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 27 Sep 2008 11:51:33 -0400
  ...If I try starting it repeatedly it does start eventually. I > am thinking dirty connections somewhere but I don't know where to start. > >
• Re: '82 Diesel vanagon. Starter isn't turning over.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 24 Aug 2022 09:42:32 -0600
  ...wrote: > > Does that seem to indicate an > issue with the starter, or starter solenoid, or ground connection, or...? Could be any of those but...
• Re: hard to start in the morning
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 6 Nov 2016 15:06:12 -0800
  ...Once it started it starts right away.. even if I let it sit for 6 hours to 8 hours.... but if I let it...