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• 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: solenoid vs ignition switch for non-start
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Mon, 9 Apr 2007 14:52:43 -0500
  ...I have had non-start in cold weather for > a while and I believed it was the solenoid sticking, so I > had it removed...
• Re: vanagon starter question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 17:26:16 -0500
  ...The premise is that the tickle/start wire from the ignition doesn't carry enough current to actuate the solenoid when hot, maybe this...
• Re: starter turns except when the battery is disconnected but does not turn engine-solenoid problem?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:08:28 -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: Solenoid-operated manual shifter?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 11 Dec 2003 09:10:24 -0800
  ...I've been tossing around the idea of solenoids to control the shifting, but like I said, tossing around the idea. Sort of a...
• Re: solenoid vs ignition switch for non-start
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 9 Apr 2007 10:42:27 -0700
  ...That tells >> me the ignition switch is not the problem--and I am back >> to the solenoid. Is that diagnois correct? >> >> Anything else before...
• Re: GoWesty's Gear Reduction Starter
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:40:17 -0500
  ...One has a broken cable from the solenoid to the Motor. One has a known good solenoid and known bad Motor. One has a...
• Re: Relay connection
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Sat, 18 Jul 1998 10:51:26 -0500
  Just like this: __________ (Used to go to Starter Solenoid)| | Ignition (50) ---------------------- -- (86)| | | Battery Positive --------- -- -- ------- To Starter Solenoid |(30) (87)| | | | -- (85)| |____|_____| | ____ (ground) -- Ch '89 SyncroBeast...
• Re: Starting problems...
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 31 Dec 2002 00:36:02 -0800
  ...The resistance of the wire in the solenoid coil is >higher when hot so I believe that this causes the problem to show up...
• How to test starter off the van?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Tue, 12 Sep 2000 21:48:17 -0500
  ...About all I could get was a click in the solenoid (I think). So I got out the Bentley and followed the logic map...
• 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...
• St. Muir Solenoid Trick
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Thu, 13 Apr 1995 22:37:31 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Does the solenoid rely on contact with the body for its ground, or is it s'posed to have another ground wire hooked up...
• Re: Starter solenoid powered by fuel pump circuit....arrrrgg...long...help!!!
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 26 Jun 2014 17:31:19 -0600
  ...One to the main power...one for the ignition/instrument panel....one for the fuel pump and the last one for the starter solenoid...
• Re: Starter Help!
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Sun, 14 Feb 2010 09:19:50 -0500
  I recently found that my starter had failed because the short ground that runs from the starter body to the solenoid had disintegrated. It...
• Re: Starter/relay/switch problem fixed
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 25 Jul 2012 08:32:10 -0400
  I was always of the impression it was a wearing solenoid when smacking fixed the problem. I have this same issue intermittently with my...
• Re: Bosch Relay Solenoid Fix - Help
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 1 Jan 1999 12:24:56 -0800
  ...I am about to go out to replace my ignition switch since the starter solenoid is not getting enough current (starter newly rebuilt by...
• question about terminals on starter/solenoid
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stinson
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 15:59:44 -0400
  My Bentley manual ("Editorial closing July 15, 1991) shows a photograph of a solenoid (on p. 27.13) with 3 terminals (in addition to...
• 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...
• starter problem
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Tue, 12 Sep 2000 13:23:50 -0400
  ...Can the solenoid be replaced on these starters or do you have to replace the starter and solenoid. I just got this Westy for...
• Re: Can I buy just a solenoid?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 26 Jan 2004 09:31:42 -0800
  ...Did anyone answer the original poster's question??? Can you buy just the solenoid? I called my local starter/alternator rebuild shop, he would...
• starting problem (#2005-1009)
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Mon, 12 Dec 2005 09:31:47 -0800
  ...My 1987 Syncro will, on occasion (more and more lately) not turn over, no sound from starter or solenoid. When it does turn over...
• Re: no cold start/hard start relay kit
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Sat, 19 Jan 2002 11:09:39 -0500
  I, too have gotten to be a pro and putting the car in neutral, ebrake on, turning on the key, and "jumping" the 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...
• Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sat, 18 Aug 2007 21:12:00 -0600
  ...Solenoid and starter can be separated at the solenoid end. Take off the solenoid. (To prevent binding wipe off any dirt or corrosion on...
• Fix for '85 A/C Idle
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 3 Jul 2001 08:14:13 -0400
  ...The second solenoid shown in the Bentley, next to the P/S solenoid, is not there and never was, judging by the original paint...
• Re: Trouble coming my way? Starter delay
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 30 Mar 2006 21:54:26 -0600
  ...The solenoid gets gummed up and doesn't move as easily. The electrical resistance of the solenoid is greater when it is hot, so...
• Starter solenoid wiring question - '86 AT
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Jun 2016 11:52:29 -0400
  I have a question about starter solenoid wiring on an '86 AT full Westy. This has air conditioning but does not have an auxiliary...
• VW solenoid, replaceable? yes
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Wed, 29 Jul 1998 22:41:27 -0500
  Solenoid not that easy to find but yes, it can be replaced separately. Here in the Mpls/St. Paul area, try: A&B Auto...
• Starter
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 21:00:07 -1000
  ...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 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: hot solenoid not kicking
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Jul 1996 12:53:13 -0700 (PDT)
  ...This weekend I did the old "replace the starter solenoid with a ford truck solenoid" trick outlined in Muir, and eloquently reiterated last week...
• 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: Solenoid-operated manual shifter?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Thu, 11 Dec 2003 14:41:02 -0600
  ...I've been tossing around the idea of solenoids to control the >>shifting, but like I said, tossing around the idea. > >I once saw...
• Re: Starter Question
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 15:00:24 EDT
  ...Most sticky solenoids can be unstuck that way. Unfortunately, they don't fix themselves. Eventually, they will keep sticking more often to the point...
• starter soleniod
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Jun 1995 12:12:46 EDT
  I have a 6V starter and have determined that the solenoid is starting to go (i.e., its not the starter). A quick check...
• Starter click, no cranking
  Historical mailing list - Johan Nyberg
  Sat, 31 Oct 1998 08:48:33 +0100
  ...Tried hooking up a support battery, disconnected the extra solenoid relay, tried knocking on the solenoid with a hammer, nothing. Ran off and borrowed...
• Re: Starter solenoid current
  Historical mailing list - William Greenamyer
  Thu, 29 Jan 2009 09:31:37 -0500
  ...The contacts to this relay are in the solenoid signal leg which goes directly to the battery but through a fuse. It seems that...
• Re: Starter Woes - '88GL
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:53:18 -0700
  ...The solenoid you are refering to .. I call a 'Ford Fender Solenoid' .. since a very generic version was on the right inner fender of...
• Re: Electrical puzzle
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 16 Jun 2018 11:04:52 -0600
  D In a Solenoid Application, as We discussing here, If the Solenoid Resists Intended Movement does that Initial Draw Increase ~ This is Info? not...
• Re: Balky starter
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 5 Jan 1996 14:56:01 CST6CDT
  ...I've had problems with Bosch starters getting water in the solenoid and not working when cold. Either it gets a little frosty in...
• Solenoid Article
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Mon, 1 Jul 1996 18:07:39 -0600 (MDT)
  ...The solenoid itself can be gotten from Checker (or its equivalent) for around $5US. Just ask for a generic Ford truck solenoid. It should...
• Re: Where's the other end of my broken ground strap?
  Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
  Sun, 2 Apr 2017 15:56:25 -0400
  ...Umm, is that terminal 50 or 16 on the solenoid? Or maybe for my solenoid I should ask "is that the terminal with the...
• Re: starting problem (#2005-1009)]
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 12 Dec 2005 16:26:25 -0500
  ...The solenoid is just a switch. That's the wiring circuit that's giving you trouble. Once the "switch" operates, the bigger cable from...
• 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: Stuck starter
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 13:40:10 -0700
  Years ago there was a "lube" that was made for the starter solenoid , to put on it after cleaning it up and reversing the...
• Re: So stuff even happens to me!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 3 Apr 2020 14:24:11 -0700
  ...Easier to get to the solenoid , in the field, than the Syncro, right? Alistair > On Apr 3, 2020, at 2:16 PM, Dennis Haynes...
• Re: Solenoid-operated manual shifter?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 11 Dec 2003 12:37:01 -0500
  ...I've been tossing around the idea of solenoids to control the > shifting, but like I said, tossing around the idea. I once saw...
• Re: common electrical problems in vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:06:50 -0600
  ...By >> my measurement, the solenoid draws about 37 amps. This is not a >> reasonable >> current for the contacts in the ignition switch. Eventually you...
• Re: Starter Solonoid Blues
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Sep 1995 15:30:42 -0300
  >If your solenoid itself is shot, your bus won't start. How to tell? <snip> >It's no big deal to replace the starter...
• Aux solenoid/hot start fix article
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Wed, 20 Nov 1996 09:39:27 -0600 (MDT)
  ...The solenoid itself can be gotten from Checker (or its equivalent) for around $5US. Just ask for a generic Ford truck solenoid. It should...
• Re: Starter question
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Tue, 6 Jul 2021 16:52:11 -0500
  Alex's response about measuring the voltage is good, and Bruce's idea we'll also help you to determine if the solenoid is...
• Re: unusual problem
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Mon, 4 Dec 2000 08:10:55 -0500
  ...The starter whined with no engage...I replaced just the solenoid with cleaned up solenoid from an extra parts starter. I ended up replacing...
• Re: starter wiring
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 15:03:17 -0700
  ...This makes me think that applying live current to terminal 50 on the solenoid (instead of ground) is what is required for it to...
• Re: starter solenoid
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 6 Aug 2012 14:01:11 -0500
  ...or - have them rework the started and put on a new solenoid then. I did that and it cost me 90 bucks. I am...
• Aux battery
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Feb 1997 20:06:03 -0500 (EST)
  ...Is this doable or dangerous? Grainger has continuous duty solenoids on sale. Derek '87 Syncro
• Re: help interpreting starter problem
  Historical mailing list - Doug Demarest
  Sun, 1 May 2005 19:25:44 -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: Won't start when hot OR cold
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 17:17:02 -0600
  ...If the starter is bad, the solenoid won't click because the ground path for the solenoid is thru the starter. Figure out a...
• Re: So stuff even happens to me!
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 5 Apr 2020 21:09:53 -0300
  ...This is for the vans where a separate wire was at the solenoid for the ECU start signal. Anyway, the wire and connector(s...
• 88 4sp starter trouble
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:09:43 -0400
  ...There's a strong solenoid "click" when installed, but no motor action. On the "bench" there's the standard thrust engagement when 12v are...
• Re: am I troubleshooting my starter correctly?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 28 Apr 2005 18:15:31 -0400
  ...Luckily you didn't activate the solenoid. The long stud on top of the solenoid is the connection to the battery. When the solenoid...