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• Re: Starter/relay/switch problem fixed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 24 Jul 2012 12:37:56 -0700
  ...I have had diesel vanagon starters rebuild locally by an electrical rebuilder shop. It's very straightforward word for them. Any good electrical rebuilder...
• Fxed was Cold start valve
  Historical mailing list - Thewestyman
  Wed, 5 Jun 2013 01:55:50 -0700
  ...Cold start valve Waterboxers don’t have a cold start valve. That buzzing thing in the center of the idle is the idle control...
• Re: Frustrating NON START Solved
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 11:02:52 -0700
  ...Frustrating NON START Solved > Hope you can benefit from my frustrating experience: > > The van would cough but not start. > -Checked that I had spark...
• Re: Starting trouble and rough idle/'89 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mathieu Bertrand
  Sun, 13 Jan 2002 21:42:06 +0000
  ...There is also a strong seem of gas present after it starts. Once >started it idles well when cold, but after the engine heats...
• Re: No Juice to ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew
  Sun, 8 Dec 2002 14:50:34 -0800
  ...Still no start. > >So this morning I started doing most the ECU/Ignition >test in the bently - everything seemed to check out >ok. I...
• hard to start in the morning
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 5 Nov 2016 07:47:47 -0700
  ...cap and rotor - hard start relay from Jay Brown - new starter from VC (rear reduction style) - all vacuum hoses - AFM has 20µF capacitor inside...
• Re: burning paper smell
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 17 Mar 2013 20:03:54 -0400
  You have not started the van? Or you had not started the van. Did you have ANYthing electrical turned on? Key in the switch...
• Speedometer has started failing intermittently. Where to start troubleshooting?
  Historical mailing list - K. Taylor
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 19:40:37 -0700
  The speedometer in my '90 Westie started failing intermittently last week. Won't work for a few minutes... then will come to life for...
• Re: push start
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 15:07:17 -0500
  At 02:36 PM 1/12/2001, Doug Alcock wrote: >I've also bump started mine a couple of times. I've also heard...
• cold start problems\dying
  Historical mailing list - s w
  Mon, 6 May 2002 10:41:24 -0700
  ...i start the vehicle, no problem, it idles for 3-5 or so seconds, then slowly dies...if i keep it reved for a...
• Starting Troubles...again
  Historical mailing list - Dave Chameides
  Sun, 21 Nov 2004 20:00:55 -0800
  I replaced the fuel filter on my 83 1.6 diesel in the hopes that this would solve my cold start problem. Well, it...
• NEW NOISE - DRIVE LINE?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Wed, 15 Nov 2006 17:52:11 -0800
  Hello, Volks! Today my Syncro started a new noise the likes of which I have never heard discussed on the list. Starting out in...
• Starter swap?
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Fri, 15 Jul 2011 14:33:59 -0600
  Will the starter from a 2.1 (91) fit and work on a 1.9 (83.5) Canadian vehicles if that matters. Thanks
• Remote Starter Kit
  Historical mailing list - Robie Pierce
  Thu, 15 Feb 2001 14:47:44 -0500
  Has anyone installed a remote starter kit on a Vanagon .e.g.. 91 Wolfie? www.Northerntool.com has one $69 bucks. Thanks
• Re: whackin with hammer ....starter
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 20:03:24 -0600
  Entity Patrick Rueb spoke thus: > you guys also know what size the > allen key for removal of starter 5/16
• Vanagon diesel starter
  Historical mailing list - Gilles Turmel
  Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:25:00 -0400
  Hi, I'm looking for a used diesel starter for my I4 conversion. Is there's one around? Best regards. Gilles Turmel
• Left-over part?: starter re/re
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Tue, 16 May 1995 11:53:58 -0700 (PDT)
  Ok, so yesterday I *finally* got around to replacing the starter solenoid that packed it in after starting(?) the camper in -30 C temps...
• Re: Starter Removal 2WD and AT
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 4 Nov 2010 18:42:00 -0500
  ...What is involved in refurbishing the old starter? Should I try to keep a spare or just return it for my core deposit? If...
• Re: VANAGON digest 504
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Drahzal
  Fri, 23 Jun 1995 14:00:32 -0500 (EDT)
  ...The starter selenoid was shot, so I brought it into the shop to fix. They replaced the starter, and charged me the fair _retail...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 26 Jan 2004 (#2004-73)
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 02:40:34 EST
  ...it has been an absolute given that the van won't start once it's been on the highway. The relay was installed with...
• Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 11:57:20 -0500
  ...That's what it is for 2nd battery makes a convienent self contained emergency jump start capability. A small honda generator allows you to...
• Re: starters-used vs. cheap rebuilt vs. Bosch rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:58:46 -0500
  ...A certain supplier (GW) sells a new "high > torque" starter. I installed one on a customer's van last > year because he had already...
• Re: Engine Bay Wiring Harness
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 27 Jan 2016 22:07:18 -0500
  There is a connection from the starter solenoid into the ECU circuit. Goes to terminal 23 on the ECU, a contact on the Digifant...
• Re: Starter hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Michael aka ECHO
  Wed, 19 Jun 2002 00:59:57 -0700
  ...Mike aka ECHO --- Martin Walz <mwalz@VMRESEARCH.ORG> wrote: > > Volks, > > > > My starter [my new starter I should say] sometimes turns > over, hesitates > > then continues...
• Re: New engine start-up, help a brother out
  Historical mailing list - Motlagh, John N [GMG]
  Sun, 24 Aug 2003 16:10:37 -0500
  Got the oil light off!! Engine started fine, however there is a great deal of smoke coming from the exhaust. I am changing the...
• Re: 82 AC Westy running troubles (longish)
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 13:16:21 -0500
  ...I experience hard starts regardless of the outside temperature. And: What do you mean by "rich?" That is, how do you know? I mean...
• Re: Engine out, now in: won't start
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Plichta
  Thu, 21 Jun 2012 07:27:42 -0400
  ...After taking a voltage reading from just the motor / starter I then had to add an additional heavy ground lead to the bus frame...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 14 Oct 1998
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Thu, 15 Oct 1998 21:58:38 +0200
  ...After a lot of hard starting I finally couldn't >get it going and the battery was draining, so I found two shot glow...
• Re: Starter/relay/switch problem fixed
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:36:35 -0600
  Good Idea!! I see a new starter in the near future after a rew rear main seal and tranny work!! Velma 82diesel 1.6...
• starter dead? 88 GL Auto
  Historical mailing list - Bobby Brown
  Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:12:32 -0500
  ...Went to crank it up and no nothing from starter. I've got lights, radio, etc. Battery says 12.7v. I can hear the...
• Re: Starter repair:replace wire to solenoid
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Jun 1996 13:06:26 -0400
  I had problems with my starter solenoid. My fix was to wire a second starter switch on the dashboard. So you can run a...
• Re: Remote starter button how to hook-up vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Sat, 16 Nov 1996 19:03:06 -0500 (EST)
  ...Roberts wrote: > Still another question, I need to me able to turn the motor over using the > a starter button on the vanagon. > Charles...
• Re: Question about starters
  Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
  Tue, 6 Jun 2000 07:00:52 +0300
  ...If your engine is not proberly grounded solenoid and starter won't work at all. Measure voltage (max 0.5 V) between engine and...
• Need Brushes for Alternator and Starter
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 6 Sep 2001 06:48:33 -0500
  I need some brush sets for my alternator and starter on an 83 2000cc Vanagon with a 65 AMP Alternator and an also some...
• Loud Bang
  Historical mailing list - Sam Johnson
  Thu, 10 Mar 2005 20:43:15 -0500
  ...I just replaced the original motor but I've noticed that one in every four starts causes a loud bang when first starting. Motor...
• Re: starter spins, doesn't engage?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Mon, 30 May 2005 09:04:55 -0400
  Jeff, Did you replace the starter bushing also? The rebuilt starter I purchased last week included a new bushing and a note stating ;" Warrenty...
• starter removal 1986 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 10:31:46 -0400
  Hi, I am having trouble removing the top bolt on the starter of my 1986 2.1L. After reading the archives it seems there...
• Where to start?
  Historical mailing list - Mindy Pruitt
  Wed, 24 May 2006 20:55:34 -0400
  ...Where exactly do i start? I bought two vanagons (split front windows.)one has a motor and the other doesn't. The owner (my...
• Re: won't start
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:22:54 -0500
  It is very common for these starters to fail this way. For whatever reason either the solenoid does not move or the contacts gets...
• Re: "stella" no sound,no start
  Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
  Wed, 2 Feb 2000 08:40:25 -0800
  ...Upon attempt to start, no start, silent. I checked all the elements recommended, so far by Listees, in response to your post. The problem...
• Re: Alternator light mystery
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 24 May 2010 13:59:59 -0700
  ...on without paying attention but got distracted before > starting the engine. �When I looked to start, that Alt light was not > lit. �I went...
• Re: [WetWesties] hot-not-start
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:55:43 -0700
  On Jul 26, 2009, at 8:13 PM, Matthew Snook wrote: > Instead, sometimes the '84 Westy 1.9 wbx won't start if I...
• Re:Wouldn't start... mea culpa!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
  Wed, 22 Nov 1995 19:03:26 -0800
  Jay mentioned: > I thought this story might be worth sharing, so maybe a jumpstart can > fix your problem before you start mucking about with...
• Battery discharging too soon?
  Historical mailing list - Mad and Ed
  Thu, 22 Jul 2004 10:44:44 -0700
  ...Subsequent starts are fine with nice fast turning. The only discharge I can see is the clock and fridge fan. It seems to be...
• Re: High Altitude Start Problem
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Thu, 16 Feb 2006 14:22:10 -0800
  ...When I get back to sea level it always starts > right > up without touching the throttle. > > Anybody know what would cause that to happen...
• 86' temp gauge light flashing...
  Historical mailing list - Shepard, Scott
  Wed, 17 Jul 1996 13:51:04 -0700
  ...Once I get going however, the light starts flashing. Once I slow down again, the temp gauge starts moving up as well. I've...
• Re: warm start 78 FI
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Fri, 22 Mar 1996 12:28:59 -0800 (PST)
  ...I, too, have a 2.0 L AFC FI motor with warm start wierdness. It will start just fine, but I have to give...
• 1985 Vanagon No Start Help
  Historical mailing list - Colin I. Busby
  Thu, 30 Apr 1998 17:53:26 -0700
  ...When I went to restart it, it would not start - just kept turning over but no start. Since I don't have a service...
• AW: Electrical/starter problem??
  Historical mailing list - Michael Kraewinkel
  Thu, 20 Aug 1998 10:14:34 +0200
  ...Intermittently, when starting, > >sometimes I turn the ignition key and hear the fuel pump activate, but > >other than that - nothing happens. Its almost like...
• Re: Starting problem(flooded)
  Historical mailing list - Joe Beckham
  Mon, 23 Nov 1998 15:08:21 -0800
  ...It won't start and there is a strong gas smell. If I wait for 45 minutes, it starts no problem and runs great...
• how does the ignition switch work?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Jarvinen
  Thu, 20 Dec 2007 19:04:21 -0800
  ...The starter has only been in for three months, a re-built Bosch. It hasn't shown the slightest sign of starting to fail...
• Help! Fridge won't start on propane...
  Historical mailing list - Jones,Rich
  Tue, 07 May 96 10:51:00 EDT
  ...it took 35 cents worth - starting up the stove: works great - running the stove for a couple of minutes before attempting to start the...
• sizing fuse for 2nd battery set-up
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 31 Jan 1999 09:01:02 -0800
  ...Nor do I see a fuse between the alternator and the starter battery. So why would I need a fuse between the starter battery...
• Re: HELP! '81 cratered on the way to work this morning...
  Historical mailing list - ok artguy
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 13:19:40 -0600
  ...Is it also possible that a short under the dash blew the starter solenoid? How else could the stuff in the cockpit (CDplayer cutting...
• Re: Starter Wire Connection
  Historical mailing list - Otmar
  Sun, 21 Aug 2005 23:45:09 -0700
  ...The starters I remember have two spade connectors on the start terminal. IIRC the extra wire tells your fuel injection when you are cranking...
• flooding digifant
  Historical mailing list - Earl Smith
  Sat, 7 Nov 1998 17:23:11 -0800
  ...About three or four months ago, Smoky refused to start. This was most unusual because he usually starts on the first rev of the...
• Re: am I troubleshooting my starter correctly?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 28 Apr 2005 15:30:50 -0700
  ...am I troubleshooting my starter correctly? > With a new battery, my van wouldn't start today. I can > hear the fuel pump, but no...
• Hot start problems, then stumbling-Help appreciated
  Historical mailing list - Maureen Stretch
  Mon, 18 May 1998 15:31:18 -0500
  ...Last week hot starting problem began. Van started fine cold, ran well, but when I stopped for 5 minutes (not enough time for it...
• Re: sputtering on start up..?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Tue, 12 Jun 2007 02:04:09 -0400
  ...jonathan On Mon, 11 Jun 2007, Don Hanson wrote: > Suddenly my Digifant FI VW motor started misbehaving on start-up. Where do I start...
• Re: electrical problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:31:25 -0500
  ...Today I went out to run some errands and the van wouldn't start. Cranked as usual, but no start. It always starts right...