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Re: '91GL Remains Dead
Historical mailing list - Rob
Wed, 08 Jan 1997 16:00:26 -0400
Hello Herb' How old is the batt? Long ago I had one that would crank like the dickens but wouldn't start. Turned out...
Starters: Becker vs Bosch?
Historical mailing list - Lebron, Nathan (GEP, Contractor)
Fri, 24 Apr 1998 12:53:14 -0400
Since my van is now giving me the same starting problems as before, I called around for prices. This is what I got: Parts...
Re: vanagon won't start
Historical mailing list - Michael J Vickey
Tue, 22 Sep 1998 12:03:53 -0400
...be the ignition switch >> If the starter is working normally, and the engine still will not start, it is unlikely there is a problem...
FW: diesel starter motor
Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
Wed, 21 Jun 2000 11:44:31 -0400
...diesel starter motor Hi- Does anyone happen to know the Bosch/other manufacture part number for the starter used on the vanagon diesel? I...
Re: Hot Start Problem in H2O cooled
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Tue, 4 Sep 2001 13:35:30 -0400
...Too rich to re-start. It would evaporate eventually and start. Put a gauge on the test port near the fuel regulator. Jay
Will an 85 starter fit/work on a 2.1 liter?
Historical mailing list - Roade Kampe
Mon, 25 Nov 2002 16:58:08 -0800
My starter on my 90 Vanagon is hanging up occasionally. Will a starter from a 85 van fit my 90? both are 4 speeds...
Batt is 100% - no crank/starter doesn't turn
Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
Wed, 16 Mar 2005 10:10:55 -0600
...all - starter doesn't turn or make any noise...need help....does this Dx indicate it's time to replace the starter...Thanks...Chuck
Brakes
Historical mailing list - William Landsman
Tue, 15 May 2007 23:45:59 -0700
Hello, What does it mean when you are stopped, lets say a light and your brake pedal starts to slowly lose resistance and starts...
Re: battery going?
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Tue, 25 Apr 2006 13:20:46 -0400
...Then it cranks but doesn't start. Then >>after a couple of minutes it starts okay. When it is about to die, the >>battery...
Re: won't start
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:30:51 -0500
...Have > someone turn key to start. If voltage is there (10.5+) the solenoid should > pull in and it should try to start. If...
How tight is too tight, new TypeIV starting.
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 15 Jun 2001 21:14:21 -0500
...I've ordered a new starter and solenoid and a pilot bushing for the bell-housing. I am assuming that a new starter will...
Re: starter problems
Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
Thu, 22 Nov 2001 00:35:36 -0500
...In the last week I've had problems <DIV></DIV>>starting it. With the key in the 'start' position, the fuel pump comes...
82 AIRCOOLED STARTING ISSUE
Historical mailing list - Pat Patterson
Wed, 7 Jan 2015 18:03:39 -0500
...I REPLACED THE FUEL SYSTEM FROM THE TANK TO THE INJECTORS PLUS THE COLD START VALVE. I ALSO REPLACED THE DUAL RELAY. STARTER, BATTERY...
Re: Dragging starter
Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
Fri, 3 Apr 1998 10:02:51 +0100
...Simply take off the starter, shine a torch into the starter mounting hole in the gear box and look at it. It should be...
Pokey will not start
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Thu, 13 Sep 2001 14:53:10 -0700
...I was able to get it going by "push starting" it (ie: getting it rolling and droping the clutch). Then the next morning it...
Re: New engine start-up, help a brother out
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Sat, 23 Aug 2003 12:39:19 -0700
...Then turn the key and activate the starter for 5 seconds. Let is rest for 10 seconds. Hit the starter again for 5 seconds...
Re: What is a Hard Start Relay Kit? Who sells them?
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Fri, 25 Jun 2004 09:19:38 -0400
> > One of the List Members mentioned the solution to my > > Ignition Switch Mystery (see my previous post) might > > be a Hard Start Relay Kit...
cable that goes to the starter?
Historical mailing list - Kriss De Jong
Sat, 2 Oct 2004 23:34:45 -0700
Hi all- Have any of you had your cable fall off the starter? I've got a '91 vanagon GL & it has been running...
Re: Won't Start
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Tue, 25 Apr 2006 09:29:26 -0400
...Won't Start My 1991 Vanagon won't start. The battery is new and it turns without any problem. Started seems to be turning...
Re: vanagon Digest - 8 Jun 2017 to 9 Jun 2017 (#2017-223)
Historical mailing list - don spence
Sat, 10 Jun 2017 08:45:11 -0600
George I'm very interested in the video on the starter you mentioned. The link you posted appears as a "the video is unavailable...
Diesel Vanagon Starter ?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 5 May 2016 05:52:59 -0700
...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: Ultimate Starter Fix--
Historical mailing list - Andrew
Mon, 12 May 2003 20:16:54 -0700
I do this fix on Kohler and Onan solenoid shift starters all the time, it works great and never had one come back with...
Having a problem with a starter
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Tue, 8 Aug 2006 14:46:55 -0400
...The van came in with a "not starting when hot" problem and also a slow spinning over starter. I found a problem with the...
Re: [vanagon] Know a good mechanic?
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:22:12 -0400
Hi Caitlin, Won't start as in: A. Engine refuses to crank at all? B. Engine cranks but won't stay running. T Scenario...
Re: What just happened?
Historical mailing list - Jon Rizzo
Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:13:24 -0700
...So then I started to research new/used engines, thinking this ones a goner. I am still frustrated that it would not start and...
Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 5 Dec 2007 13:43:38 -0800
...So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start) My 1961 Morris Minor had a place in the engine compartment where the start knob (what...
Re: starters-used vs. cheap rebuilt vs. Bosch rebuilt
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 10 Feb 2008 17:09:39 -0500
Before you change out the starter ... at least try this: Even if it doesn't do the trick ... a new starter will like you...
Re: 83 Vanagons temperamental start
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Sat, 5 Dec 1998 16:43:20 -0800
...Have you (or your mechanic) checked the fuel pressure? Many "hard start" problems, particularly "hot start" problems, are the result of fuel improper fuel...
Re: problems starting while warm
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Sat, 2 Jun 2007 22:23:11 -0400
Craig, I had the exact same problem with my 84 Westy, it would push start, or roll start every time, so I suspected it...
Re: Cold start issue
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 3 Jun 2011 16:24:31 -0700
...Cold start issue > Mellow Yellow (1.9L) and I are having a disagreement. > > First start of the day, not even terribly cold, like in...
Re: 91 GL won't start
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Mon, 21 Feb 2011 08:57:16 -0600
...It's been taking a number of tries > >> to start, but now it doesn't want to at all. It's an automatic so...
Re: No Juice to ECU?
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 8 Dec 2002 16:24:32 -0600
...Still no start. > > So this morning I started doing most the ECU/Ignition > test in the bently - everything seemed to check out > ok. I...
Time to hammer the starter/solenoid????
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Thu, 12 Apr 2007 12:14:36 -0700
Went to start up the van for a perspective buyer and it tried to turn over, but not much happened. Sounded like the starter...
Re: Dumb Question - Remote Start Switch
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 22 Jun 2014 06:22:20 -0500
...I have one, but never thought about using it as a remote starter. How does that work? Jim On Sat, Jun 21, 2014 at...
Hot starting fix for '85?
Historical mailing list - W. Silva
Mon, 6 Jul 1998 07:30:01 -0400
I have searched the archives and can't seem to come up with the "Muir" fix for problems starting when engine is hot. Symptoms...
HELP!! alternator for starter swap???
Historical mailing list - Brian Jones
Sat, 14 Oct 2000 17:09:04 EDT
...i neeed a starter for a 86 and up vanagon! the 86 and under dont have enough torque. part # is bosch bos sr401x. i...
Re: How Long Running to Charge the Battery After Starting?
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Sun, 9 Mar 2008 12:10:24 -0700
...But such ratings are really muddled by the vendors especially for starting batteries, whole bunch of mixed terminology. But for figuring the Group 41...
Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Fri, 12 Aug 2011 09:38:02 -0700
Here are some more starter observations. I pulled apart and compared the two different types currently available for our Diesel vanagon. As Neil, Bryan...
Re: Hard Starting Cold and Hot
Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
Wed, 19 Oct 2005 21:40:55 -0500
...If I try to start it about 15-30 >> minutes >> after it was completely warmed up it is very difficult to start. The >> starter...
Re: GoWesty's Gear Reduction Starter
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:53:01 -0500
> GoWesty announced a new gear reduction starter: > http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=23526 > Stick shift model coming soon, they say...
Re: Starter woes
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 26 Jan 2016 20:45:23 -0500
The campers also use the starter solenoid as the ground connection for the fridge relay. The cruise being affected by the solenoid is due...
Re: Low power 1 min after start?
Historical mailing list - Dave
Wed, 9 Jun 1999 08:06:50 -0500
When the engine first starts it is in a 'cold start mode' where the computer defaults to a predetermined condition and ignores the sensors...
"stella" no sound,no start
Historical mailing list - hugo lerner
Tue, 1 Feb 2000 13:26:33 -0700
...i proceeded to look at the fuse box and i jingled with the relays and tried starting stella again and she started. did i...
Re: Auto conversion to Manual?
Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
Thu, 21 Jun 2007 18:24:53 -0400
...Has anyone tried this with an automatic Vanagon? If not a "push" start, maybe a "hill" start? I know of someone who said they...
Re: Starter One more time!!
Historical mailing list - zzyzx
Sun, 1 May 2011 07:35:29 -0700
...The mechanic says the wires are getting hot so it should have plenty of juice at the starter. Could a starter from a diesel...
Re: starter bushing, possible to replace?
Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
Sun, 3 May 1998 08:12:54 -0700
...Undo the two nuts securing the starter motor to the clutch housing and withdraw the starter motor from its location (SEE ILLUSTRATION). Access to...
Re: Starter solenoid: R&R?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 4 Jul 2011 13:12:07 -0700
...I took them the starter for them to get the bosch part # of it. that particular starter.. it's on an extremely well preserved...
Re: no cold start/hard start relay kit
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 20 Jan 2002 18:15:13 -0600
The problem I've found with starters is that the piston in the solenoid gets sticky from the dust and oil that gets on...
Re: Starter Question
Historical mailing list - OOMKES Robin
Thu, 23 Aug 2001 17:22:41 +0200
Daryl, That's exactly how the starter on my 90 Vanagon TD went a couple of months ago. Except I had parked on a...
Re: Starter question- follow up
Historical mailing list - Rob
Sat, 18 Nov 2006 15:11:02 -0800
At 11/18/2006 10:23 AM, Rob wrote: >'87 Vanagon starter- >The drive pinion would not retract, I took the solenoid off and...
Re: Van not starting, auto tranny, gear selector position dependent
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Wed, 21 Sep 2016 19:23:20 -0700
...Starting Problems w/Automatic That is going to be a problem with wear and adjustment of the neutral starting switch. If you have access...
Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 5 Dec 2007 12:49:19 -0800
...You just push on the bottom of a solenoid device that's in the battery cable, not on the starter, and the starter energizes...
Re: Time to hammer the starter/solenoid????
Historical mailing list - Sam Ervin
Sat, 14 Apr 2007 00:19:21 +1000
I've only ever used the 'whack the solenoid' trick when you hear a 'click, click' sound from the starter... if the starter is...
Digifant start-up bad
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 1 Aug 2010 07:01:13 -0700
...Next start, with the engine at operating temp, normal start up. Couple of revolutions of the starter, no touchy the gas pedal, fired right...
Re: Anyone have a spare automatic starter?
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Thu, 6 Oct 2011 10:24:03 -0400
Because it looks like $30-35 puts a working starter in my hand, to decide whether or not i'm keeping this bus. : ) -Craig...
Re: Cold Weather starting
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Fri, 17 Feb 2023 02:21:39 +0000
...Cold Weather starting Hi David, I would recommend Karl’s adaptor that works with either a TDI or gas gear reduction starter. Same advantages...
Re: Starter woes...
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Tue, 25 Apr 2017 14:25:31 -0400
...Given your odd writing style, I had no idea that you wanted me to elaborate on "it wouldn't start again" specifically. Thanks for...
New ignition switch in, starter connections cleaned : was no start
Historical mailing list - B Feddish
Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:20:48 -0400
...The van is starting fine now. Being that there was no video for this on YouTube there is one now: http://www.youtube.com...
Re: [WetWesties] hot-not-start
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:18:10 -0700
...Re: [WetWesties] hot-not-start > > it cranks fine but won't fire up,. when hot, > OR it has trouble cranking on the starter when...
Re: [Re: Uncooperative Starter]
Historical mailing list - Bob Norman
Tue, 20 Jul 1999 15:25:20 -0230
...Search the archive under starter or starting motor and my name. I have described how to make this fix before. Cheers & good luck. Bob...