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• Re: unusual problem
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Dec 2000 06:39:35 EST
  ...I thought it was the ignition switch until I hooked me remote starter switch up to the starter to crank it from the rear...
• Air Cooled Vanagon Won't Start in cold weather
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sat, 16 Nov 2002 11:45:16 -0500
  ...If I keep my foot on the throttle and keek the key turned to start the engine almost, but doesn't quite, start. When...
• Re: optima the one for starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 19:18:53 -0600
  The red top is the starting battery. jimt On 8/18/05 6:56 PM, "greg crone" <l_levi1@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > In searching...
• Re: won't start
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:08:00 -0800
  ...It started fine. So, maybe that suggests where to start a bit more? Still likely the ignition switch? Or the solenoid? Or just a...
• 10/09/2015 How to clean up and return that new, never-needed, starter for a full refund?
  Historical mailing list - Linda Merrill
  Sat, 10 Oct 2015 01:48:41 +0000
  10/09/2015 How to clean up and return that new, never-needed, starter for a full refund? Hi, y'all! Thank you for...
• Re: Starter removal
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Fri, 3 Aug 2012 20:37:31 -0400
  Don't you have an adapter plate that your starter is mounted to? The close tolerance of some of those plates can make your...
• Starting-Electrical Problems
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scott
  Tue, 23 Sep 1997 12:27:07 -0400
  Greetings Everybody - My '91 Carat (85K young) had begun to fail to start intermittently. Based on my research of the Archives (still at UMN...
• Re: DIESEL starting and other general questions
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 19 Nov 2003 08:58:42 -0500
  ...So for that reason you don't have to engage the > starting longer. Hmm, I'll have to watch my auxiliary glow plug light...
• Re: Starter removal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 3 Aug 2012 15:14:57 -0700
  ...stuck where the two main mounting bolts are, or in the starter bushing, assuming it's a manual trans. I havn't seen one...
• Oops...forgot, I also have a problem
  Historical mailing list - Rod Knutson
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 20:18:21 -0700
  ...I tore into the whole starter electrical system and found no faults and finally gave up and started on the ignition wiring. All of...
• Re: Starter question. previous reply was blocked.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 6 Jul 2021 23:32:37 -0400
  ...Since you say you can push start it I'm assuming a manual trans. > > https://www.amazon.com/Premier-Gear-PG-17066-Professional-Starter...
• Re: Unknown Battery drain!!
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:14:19 -0600
  ...Don't know > > where to start to find this phantom draw. > > > > Here is how I'd approach the problem. Disconnect the starting battery and...
• Re: Which Optima for starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 21 May 2002 18:04:39 -0400
  For engine starting, I think the Optima is a higher price-lower performing alternative to the proper group 41 battery. Being deep cycle does...
• So... am I nuts? (ign. sw)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 27 Oct 2006 00:53:17 -0400
  ...This afternoon when it was warm, I tried to start it but got that "whir starter not engaged with flywheel teeth" sound. Tried again...
• Re: Cold Weather starting
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 17 Feb 2023 02:57:28 +0000
  Oh....I forgot to mention....this starter configuration is on a Subie EJ22.  This motor has higher compression than WBX motors, by a lot...
• Hard Starting
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Mon, 31 Mar 2014 13:38:39 -0400
  All, My starting issue is back in full force once again. I previously spoke with Dennis Haynes about this so on order is a...
• Re: 81 wont start.
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Spurgin
  Sun, 6 Apr 2003 21:12:26 -0500
  ...I jumped it and it started. I even tested the battery cells and they all showed good. Just didn't have quite enough juice...
• Re: Vanagon Starter - windings available?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 07:55:54 -0700
  > > > I do know that any automotive starter can be rebuilt, and rewound by a > starter specialty shop here for $125.00 to my specifications...
• Re: Starter wiring access. 87 syncro
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 17 Sep 2006 16:36:39 -0400
  ...87 syncro I had intermittent, and then consistent starter malfunction due to loose wire connection at the starter. (Digitool showed starter circuit power as...
• Re: Time to hammer the starter/solenoid????
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 12 Apr 2007 17:03:15 -0400
  Malcolm, Check the wires at the starter. They can get pretty corroded and weak. John Meeks Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon...
• Re: in Kamloops and need some help
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Thu, 30 Nov 2006 11:45:43 -0700
  ...Did this about 10-15 times then the >> starter turned over VERY slowly and the engine caught and >> started. The >> starter is normally very...
• Re: Update on starter
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 2 Apr 2011 08:06:36 -0400
  Chris, not sure what the ring gear on the torque converter has to do with the starter turning over slow. More likely is some...
• Re: Start Issue with Hard Start Relay
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Mon, 7 Mar 2011 15:08:53 -0500
  Hi Michael, I personally run hard start relays on both of my vans in order to remove the cranking current from the ignition switch...
• Re: Starter for 1981 automatic: questions
  Historical mailing list - Michael aka ECHO
  Sun, 16 Jun 2002 19:26:23 -0700
  Hello, Yeah i went through this when I got my re-built starter through work. Found out there were different ones made. BTW, taht...
• Re: Intermittant Start problem...
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 17:54:54 -0800
  Check the starter wire connections... check the ground straps... or it could be you have an aging starter... Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Patrick Harris...
• Re: 81 won't start in Colorado
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 10:27:10 -0800
  ...If it doesn't start the first >time, you are flooded. > >I don't know how many times I chugged 100 yards on the...
• Re: Won't Start
  Historical mailing list - frank
  Tue, 21 Jun 2005 10:18:28 -0400
  I've got a no start problem, but with good fuel pressure and my fuel injectors are working. I even had the injectors professionally...
• Re: hot start relay didn't work - now what?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 23 Jul 1998 10:48:38 -0700
  ...Given what you've done, pulling the starter and having it bench tested is about the only logical next step. Starters and solinoids *do...
• Re: 82 won't crank was 82 won't start when hot
  Historical mailing list - Higginbotham, David A.
  Tue, 21 Oct 2003 06:33:39 -0400
  ...If you are getting 12V to the solenoid, but no noise out of the starter, replace the starter. To verify the starter is bad...
• Re: 1.9 or 2.1 starter for a 2.1 in an 85
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:13:59 -0400
  ...1.9 or 2.1 starter for a 2.1 in an 85 > Engine is brand new .. > starter looks 100 years old. > it's...
• Re: Dragging starter
  Historical mailing list - Frank Terhaar-Yonkers
  Sat, 4 Apr 1998 10:14:43 -0500
  ...Dragging starter >To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM > >I have installed a relay to feed the solenoid on my starter. It did NOT >make any difference...
• Re: Vanagon starter final drive issues?
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Tue, 7 Dec 2004 09:58:07 -0700
  ...Vanagon starter final drive issues? > > For those of you experienced with the internals of the vanagon starter: > > When doing my engine conversion, I had...
• Re: Ignition Failures
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 4 Feb 2014 13:39:19 -0600
  ...This can let >the starter crank great but prevent the engine from starting. Then >instead of looking where they just worked to see what...
• Lethargic starter
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 15 Nov 2000 12:23:31 -0800
  ...I can't get my '86 transporter to start. It turns over mediocre for a bit and quickly slows to a slow turn. I...
• '81 Vanagon won't start
  Historical mailing list - Peter & Julie Rosvall
  Tue, 11 Nov 1997 12:00:28 +0000
  To all you can help! My van will not start. My mechanic does not know what is wrong. Please help! If I just get...
• Re: Needed: Starter for 82 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Joe Wagner
  Wed, 6 Aug 1997 21:33:03 -0400 (EDT)
  I have a starter out of a 1980 AC Vanagon Automatic. If it will work, you can have it for $35. It looks to...
• Re: I could use a little help
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 09:02:53 -0700
  The stock wbx starter to battery cable is 12 feet long! They doubled the wire diameter for 2.1 models, with a slightly stronger...
• Wont start in park?
  Historical mailing list - aaron bright
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:07:53 -0700
  About 2 days ago my 85 GL stopped wanting to start while in P=park. Drop it down into N=neutral and it fires...
• Re: Slow starting when hot
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 May 1997 08:08:05 -0400
  Mark Keller was talking about load measuring for the starter. For the record, I get this done at a local battery shop, in my...
• 85 - GL: No start when warm: Cold OK, Hot OK
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Pestle
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 09:34:52 -0700
  My 85 GL starts right up in the morning and when I stop and turn it off for a few minutes. However, if it...
• Re: How to find out if engine was cooked?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 16 Apr 2006 13:01:48 -0700
  > > Someone talked about checking the coolant for bubbles - is this doable on > the Vanagon? And how? > Start with the coolant pressure tank under the...
• starter solenoid
  Historical mailing list - Robert Mac Dowell
  Mon, 6 Aug 2012 14:33:20 -0400
  Can you just buy this or do I have to buy the whole starter
• No Start Phenomenon - then corrected!
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Wed, 11 Jul 2012 03:05:13 +0000
  ...Started (no pun intended) to wonder? I checked the voltage at the starter (12.6), at the alternator for kicks (12.6), checked the...
• Re: [WetWesties] Help!!! Won't start
  Historical mailing list - Rob M
  Sat, 18 Apr 2015 16:33:17 -0700
  I'm guessing it's an auto other wise you'd push start it. Have a remote starter switch? You could bypass the ing...
• Re: Starter solenoid wiring question - '86 AT
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 1 Jun 2016 21:20:07 -0400
  ...When adding a starter boost relay is important that this extra wire remains with the starter solenoid and not with the new relay coil...
• Re: 85 Vanagon GL slow starting when engine is warm
  Historical mailing list - Owen
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 16:35:23 -0500
  ...The longer times seem to be when I try to start it after say a 15 minute shutdown. Cold, it usually starts is a...
• starter running intermittently, but alternator is okay?)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 26 Jan 2006 15:02:24 -0800
  ...The van often fails to start: It will always > (fingers crossed) eventually start, but it might take a few turns of the > key. When...
• Re: 1982 Diesel Intermittent Start Problem
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 12 Apr 2000 08:52:23 -0700
  ...I assumed it was a bad starter. After repeatedly turning the key the engine finally "catches," starts and I'm on my way. Sometimes...
• Re: Tiico won't start
  Historical mailing list - Will Pierson
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 10:01:09 -0500
  ...Tiico won't start > Folks, > I need help getting my 87 Westy Tiico started. > > It was running fine, and then one day out of...
• Re: Is something killing my starters?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 30 Jun 2016 05:46:30 -0400
  ...I sell the Bosch rebuilt starters, always have ! NEVER had any of them give any kind of problem, NEVER ! I have installed several just...
• Re: Starter Testing @ FLAPS WAS: Starting problem or startER problem
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 8 Apr 2013 14:01:32 -0700
  ...Did that starter 7 times in ~ 1.5 years before > getting one that worked right, all the time. > > Dennis -- Neil n Blog: tubaneil.blogspot...
• Re: Starter Replacment
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 Mar 2011 22:38:06 -0700
  ...Starter Replacment I am wondering what th shop time manuals say it is surpose take to replace the starter on a 1987. When I...
• COLD START PROBLEM!!!!!!!!! anyone!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Mon, 1 Aug 2005 14:44:02 -0400
  ...no start when cold, and now, no start when hot!!!! Black smoke with heavy hesitation, kind a feel a it's flooded! injecting brake...
• Re: Anyone have a spare automatic starter?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 6 Oct 2011 09:12:37 -0500
  Have you looked into having a local starter rebuild? I did that with mine and total cost was $84 Included a new starter solenoid...
• Re: Starting Issue - Ran for 3hrs, shut off engine, lights fully on, interior lights on, but would not start.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 7 Sep 2006 08:40:19 -0500
  ...These are the classic symptoms of the ignition switch-wiring-solenoid problem that is often addressed with the "hard start" or "hot start" relay...
• Re: Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Tue, 11 Dec 2001 20:32:24 -0500
  ...Starting Problem Hello Volks, Thought I would pass this one by everyone to see if anyone had any suggestions as to where I should...
• Re: GoWesty Starter Install Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:40:03 +0000
  ...I haven't received the starter yet, but I'm confused about the limited instructions and I've found so far. What's that...
• Cold start stalling
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Sat, 6 Sep 1997 19:30:13 -0400
  ...When starting first thing in the day the idle keeps dropping off unless you rev the engine. After about 5 to 6 starts you...
• LEEANN, 85 will not start
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 28 May 2001 15:11:05 -0700
  Once I had a nagging no start problem. As it turned out, it was the connection between the battery and the body that was...
• Re: How Long Running to Charge the Battery After Starting?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 9 Mar 2008 15:39:49 -0400
  ...How Long Running to Charge the Battery After Starting? > RE: based on a rated 90-110 Ah reserve capacity on a Gr 41 battery...