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• Re: starter interchange questions
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 11:34:45 -0400
  ...Main problem was a bad battery to ground cable. John Lauterbach Macon, GA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian Jones" <SBWC919@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Aux Battery: Life span of charged battery?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Mon, 4 May 1998 15:54:50 +0000
  ...The big fat one is no doubt the starter cable. The question is which one comes from the alternator? -Karl '87 Vanagon GL Weekender...
• Re: Is something killing my starters?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 27 Jun 2016 17:52:16 -0400
  ...Is something killing my starters? > > > > I did read somewhere that low voltage could ruin starters and I > > suspected my + cable from the battery. It...
• Re: Starting problems...
  Historical mailing list - Milo's Kitchen
  Sun, 29 Dec 2002 20:43:14 -0500
  ...one other thing I've seen is the short cable to the starter moter from the solenoid (uninsulated braided cable) burn itself open eventually...
• Re: Battery cable question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 28 Dec 2008 22:04:36 -0500
  ...There was usually (but not always) a delay from when I would turn the key to the start position and when the starter motor...
• It is starting again! Thanks!!!
  Historical mailing list - Nitaino
  Sat, 18 Jul 1998 20:39:28 -0400
  ...I ended up replacing the cable from the auto shifter to the starter (ignition cable) with a 12g cable. One replaced, I found a...
• Re: How To Make New Battery To Starter Cable for 2.1 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:30:11 -0500
  ...Hate to even ask what an OEM cable costs!! > > And what would an acceptable ohm reading be from the starter terminal > to the battery...
• Re: Slow cranking with fully charged battery
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 19 Mar 2016 18:58:11 -0400
  ...If so, and the ground connections are good, the starter is likely at fault. Does the '85 have the early style cable from the...
• Re: battery cable contact problem
  Historical mailing list - Duclos Darie
  Wed, 19 May 1999 10:07:06 +0200
  ...Another thing is that during our tests (connecting the battery to the starter directly, etc.) we jiggled the cables underneath the van quite a...
• Re: WAS: Starter Motor... Failure: NOW: 50 Circuit Weirdness. ECU Related?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 15 Dec 2012 14:06:31 -0700
  ...of the picture .. >> Gets it down to just battery, starter, battery and ground cables, >> thus eliminating and bypassing numerous possible weak areas. >> Helps you...
• Re: I could use a little help
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 10:16:12 -0700
  Srsly? By what indirect path did they route the wire? mark drillock wrote: > The stock wbx starter to battery cable is 12 feet long...
• Re: What's wrong with GoWesty's auxiliary battery kit?
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Fri, 7 Jul 2017 07:18:02 -0700
  Yes, I always upgrade the alternator to starter cable to 6- or 4-gauge. That's easier than running another cable all the way...
• Re: Symptoms of a bad starter?
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:07:33 -0500
  ...My solution, which may or may not work for you, was to run parallel cables at the following locations. Battery <----------------------------> starter ~ 11 feet Front...
• hot starter isues
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 09:39:41 -0400
  ...amperage on the positive battery cable connection to the starter? it is a LONG cable from battery to starter. is it a iffy braided...
• Re: Starter/ground mystery-88 GL 4sp
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 11 Jan 2011 11:02:23 -0800
  ...if you've ever cranked an engine on the starter with nothing but the throttle cable for a ground ... it's fun to see...
• Re: Alternators correction!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 9 Apr 2020 13:55:10 -0700
  Yup On my old 82 westy I ran a new cable. And I have a good thick cable ready to go for the syncro...
• Re: Slow turnover when starting.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 14 Apr 2012 09:03:33 -0400
  Most jumper cables are not large enough to carry current to run a starter. Again, what is the voltage at the starter while it...
• Re: Advice-New Ignition Switch/Cig Lighter/Fan Switch
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 19 Feb 2011 13:38:06 -0500
  Michael, On a '91 I would expect the main cable from the battery to the starter to be of adequate diameter. VW upgraded it...
• Re: Slow turnover when starting.
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:49:47 -0600
  ...noticed my battery cable was getting hot!!! I had good connections and cables after ruling that out I had my starter rebuilt then all...
• 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...
• Re: Something wrong ...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 2 Sep 2012 17:41:17 -0700
  ...From there a single red goes to the starter motor stud shared by the main battery cable. There it transfers the charging voltage to...
• Re: Trying to understand starter stuff
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 23 Dec 2014 00:45:47 -0500
  ...For testing you could use a screwdriver to jumper between the big battery cable connection and the control terminal. Starter "solenoids" were a commonly...
• Re: Starter Gone?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 23 Oct 2010 17:00:38 -0500
  ...the starter cranked over(weekely). Stopped and came in to email.....What do ya'll think? I will replace the main cable and the...
• Re: Having a problem with a starter
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 9 Aug 2006 13:01:03 -0400
  ...that would suggest the cable is good. >The bushing idea is good. If you jump start will the >starter turn faster or just longer...
• Re: Subject: Starter Help!
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:53:11 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > > The starter gets it's ground thru the mount but I agree with you. I > > added a ground cable to...
• Re: Is something killing my starters?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 26 Jun 2016 14:55:23 -0400
  The 1.9l vans are plagued with an undersized cable from the battery to the starter and to make things worse these are now...
• Re: turn key, wait for turn-over
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 6 Apr 2007 19:39:01 -0400
  ...to the starter. 4. Remove and clean the mating surfaces (both on the cable and the van) where the ground cable connects from the...
• Re: Starter/ground mystery-88 GL 4sp
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:14:26 +0000
  ...audible, but no action from the starter. In a desperate "try anything" moment, I took my jumper cables and ran one leg from the...
• Charge battery but can't access it
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 15 Jul 2023 14:54:21 +0000
  ...onto the junction of big red cable at starter (I presume big red cable goes directly to starter battery) and charge battery that way?
• ARCHIVES: delayed starters
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Houg
  Wed, 06 Mar 1996 16:01:03 -0800
  ...Replace starter, no change. > Add an additional big-ass welding cable to the existing one and > clean all negative grounds. No change. Many desperate...
• Re: Weak Starting
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 24 Feb 2005 15:10:43 -0500
  ...The positive cable, however is a bit more of an issue. If it is corroded on either end, it could be causing higher resistance...
• batt cable
  Historical mailing list - Bob Mac
  Mon, 31 Dec 2007 13:48:33 -0500
  ...My second question is, their are 2 wires in addition to the starter cable. One goes to the alternator, I don't know where...
• Re: GoWesty Starter Install Questions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron 96
  Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:57:57 -0400
  ...PMS-MT-BNDL" starter, not the upgrade one with the > adapter flange. > > > > Also, are there any pitfalls in the cable hookups? > > > > Thanks All > > > > Brian...
• Re: Is something killing my starters?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 26 Jun 2016 13:35:09 -0700
  ...and probably assume that I'll be buying a new > starter and + battery cable. -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca...
• Re: Alternator not putting out volts 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 1 Aug 2009 19:33:20 -0600
  "FYI....the cable from the alternator to the starter (which I believe goes to the battery) has power, as I accidentally arched it on...
• Re: [Re: Uncooperative Starter]
  Historical mailing list - Bob Norman
  Tue, 20 Jul 1999 15:25:20 -0230
  ...You can run a ground from your battery directly to the starter using wire from a set of old booster cables. The solenoid contacts...
• Re: Subject: Starter Help!
  Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
  Sat, 13 Feb 2010 19:28:16 -0800
  ...Some history, this past fall the short braided cable �between the starter and solenoid was replaced at a shop. �Thanks again for your wisdom...
• Re: Starter Diagnosis (was Removing Starter)
  Historical mailing list - dusty edwards
  Sun, 1 Apr 2007 15:21:07 -0700
  ...the exposed wire going from the solenoid to the starter. I disconnected the cables and touched that wire with a screwdriver and it crumbled...
• Re: Is something killing my starters?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 26 Jun 2016 15:32:28 -0400
  ...Is something killing my starters? I did read somewhere that low voltage could ruin starters and I suspected my + cable from the battery. It...
• Re: Having a problem with a starter
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 8 Aug 2006 16:05:06 -0400
  ...The higher than normal resistance of that cable is limiting the current that can get through the starter circuit and causing the cable to...
• Re: relay starter solenoid fix=brake warning light!?!
  Historical mailing list - Adam Behle
  Wed, 28 May 2003 00:18:01 -0400
  ...the starter. All work was performed as expained by the article mentioned (and other misc. tips in the archives) and 10 gauge cables were...
• Re: Advice-New Ignition Switch/Cig Lighter/Fan Switch
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 19 Feb 2011 12:45:50 -0600
  ...I out in a new(rebuilt)Bosch starter about 3 months ago. No corrosion on the battery cables, but I get a slow crank...
• Re: hot starter isues
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 10:11:19 -0500
  ...amperage on the positive battery cable connection to the starter? it is a LONG cable from battery to starter. is it a iffy braided...
• Re: BUcking List ...
  Historical mailing list - David J. Bohannan
  Tue, 1 Feb 2005 18:39:41 -0600
  ...ran a thick ground cable (8 gauge) all the way from the negative terminal on the battery to the starter...haven't bucked since...
• Re: (another) Van Dies, Refuses to start in extreme hot weather.. (verylong)
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 16 Jul 2002 08:09:06 -0400
  ...Run heavy gauge cables directly to the starter, both (+) and (-). Starts like a champ. When camping I just disconnect this battery for the trip...
• Re- 1980 starter location
  Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
  Tue, 25 Aug 1998 12:29:54 +0100
  ...Remember to undo the negative cable from the battery before you start any work on the starter motor. Good luck Martin Laycock 82 Camper...
• Re: Checking output of alternator.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 16 Jul 2016 04:37:01 -0700
  The red charging wire goes from the alternator to the starter post and then a huge cable goes from there to the battery. If...
• Positive Cable End
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Tue, 1 May 2012 19:03:02 -0700
  My positive cable at at the starter end is showing corrosion and I have hard starting. �I'm thinking trying to cut the last...
• Re: How I got home from work (broken clutch cable)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Nov 1995 15:28:10 -0500
  ...a non-working starter motor, a malfunctioning idle-stop solenoid and >then to add to my frustration the clutch cable broke. The Vanagon must...
• Re: starter relay
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 21:59:13 -0600
  ...In that case, you either have a mechanical problem making it difficult for the starter to turn, or a poor cable connection from the...
• Jump starting without opening battery compartment?
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 16 Feb 2016 03:38:37 +0000
  ...Starter with the air compressor. If you buy the Cig-Lighter-Plug-Cable you can recharge your battery by plugging in the cable. Useful...
• Main Positive battery Cable
  Historical mailing list - john
  Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:59:14 -0400
  ...After reading lately about starter replacement not curing the problem and also Jonathan's main cable replacement curing his problem, I've decided I...
• Re: How To Make New Battery To Starter Cable for 2.1 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:55:20 -0500
  If your old cable is in reasonably good shape and you want to save money, clean up the ends and solder new lugs on...
• Re: Trying to understand starter stuff
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 23 Dec 2014 08:49:56 -0800
  ...For testing you could use a screwdriver to jumper between the big battery cable connection and the control terminal. Starter "solenoids" were a commonly...
• Re: Having a problem with a starter
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 9 Aug 2006 15:12:58 -0400
  ...Having a problem with a starter Ken, A ground cable could get hot because it is bad but it could get hot because it...
• Re: starter nut question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 28 May 2003 22:07:02 -0400
  I'm assuming you mean the nut nut for the battery and alternator cables. 8mm X 1.25 pitch. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: RIP Click (or was he Clack?)
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 5 Nov 2014 14:30:19 -1000
  that's quite a trick..two starters .. would take a pretty special or modified bell housing for that. I like to put a heavy...
• Re: " you fixed it with what?!"
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 22:13:08 -0500
  ...Battery cable broke right off the starter. Green with corrosion I cleaned the end as best I could, and connected up my jumper cable...
• Re: A starting battery to starter cable replacement story
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Sun, 8 Aug 2010 14:01:28 -0500
  ...A starting battery to starter cable replacement story > > In a message dated 07/08/2010 3:18:20 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > LISTSERV...
• Re: Testing the starter question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 28 Jun 2015 18:12:05 -0400
  ...On the ground side the current flows through the starter case, the transmission housing, the ground cable at the transmission nose, the van body...