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• Remote starter switch
  Historical mailing list - alfred bagdan
  Sun, 16 Oct 2005 12:50:28 -0600
  ...What are the easiest places to connect the remote starter switch? Thanks Alfred
• Re: Symptoms of a bad starter?
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Sat, 24 Jul 2010 11:22:58 -0500
  ...Symptoms of a bad starter? >> >> So if you run a new cable, you just run it strait from the battery to >> the >> starter? >> Do...
• Re: Ongoing "Honk" as diesel style starter engages
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 9 Jan 2014 07:38:14 -0800
  ...As the engine starts it allows the gear to be driven by the >> flywheel >> without spinning the starter motor with it. They can go...
• How do you fill the propane tank? and re:Starter woes
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 10 Jun 1999 08:38:52 -0400
  ...There is a little bearing on the end of the shaft coming out of the starter. Should have been changed when the starter was...
• Still diagnosing warm start troubles 1.9L wbx
  Historical mailing list - Les Shiaman
  Sat, 19 Jan 2002 18:23:28 -0800
  ...My 84 westy won't warm start easily. I may have jumped the gun on my last email on the subject of my van...
• New Info RE: Can't Search Archives: 1.9 stalled at speed, won't restart...
  Historical mailing list - David J. Bohannan
  Sun, 14 Nov 2004 23:18:50 -0600
  Removed wires from starter...no more "short"... Will get new starter tomorrow and start troubleshooting the rest of the fix...any recommendations? I am...
• Engine missing, wont start, now seems fine???
  Historical mailing list - marc rose
  Thu, 30 Aug 2012 11:58:08 -0700
  ...When i first started her after the paint job it sounded like she was running on 2 or 3 clyinders. I looked and made...
• My first problem on the road
  Historical mailing list - Scott Semyan
  Thu, 2 Nov 2000 12:46:54 -0700
  ...I then crank and crank while it putters and snorts and can only get it started by liberally pumping the gas pedal. Once started...
• RE: Help! Fridge won't start on propane...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Tue, 07 May 1996 10:39:34 -0400
  ...If the green light starts to fade, the safety switch goes back in, and if it really starts to fade, the rapidfire action starts...
• No start after temp II replacement - conclusion
  Historical mailing list - James Reed-Jones
  Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:31:52 -0500
  Hey all, Just in case anyone was wondering what ever happened with my starting difficulties I am pleased to report that I am now...
• Re: no start in 81 AC Westy
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 10 Sep 2017 23:11:32 -0600
  ...After a few minutes of rest, >>>>> attempted again to start but nothing whatsoever. No sound at all. After >>>>> another few minutes of waiting, I...
• Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Sat, 25 Aug 2012 21:58:08 -0600
  ...Skip Another "start phenomena" that I'm working through is the "hot start" issue, turns over and doesn't ignite. I've concluded that...
• Re: Syncro TDI installation question...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 2 Dec 2001 22:32:57 -0800
  David, first may I ask-have you tried to crank it with the syncro starter? Maybe it will work-use 1 guage battery cable...
• Re: Bad starting
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Tue, 05 Nov 1996 17:11:31 -0500
  ...There is only a click in the starter that can >be heard from behind (I mean by someone near the starter). After a >boosting...
• Re: ECU Wiring Question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 18 Apr 1998 10:15:16 -0700
  ...On mine, the blue connector goes to the cold start valve. Can't really see the connector for the thermo-time switch. :-) On Sat...
• Re: Update on starter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 2 Apr 2011 12:46:49 -0700
  Hi, it's too bad that ordinary shops don't take close-uip pictures of things like your starter ring gear teeth .. then email...
• Re: Rough running when Hot
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Mon, 6 Jan 1997 23:06:00 -0500 (EST)
  ...It starts right up, even on the coldest > mornings, but when it has warmed up, it starts to misfire, running too rich, > black smoke...
• Re: Battery
  Historical mailing list - J.Fleming
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 21:59:54 -0800
  ...Up to 4 nights without starting. It started the Subaru with the stock starter for almost two years. KEP recommends a later starter with...
• Re: Still won't start when warm
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 16:28:41 EST
  In a message dated 2/18/00 4:18:56 PM, saamigammi2@EARTHLINK.NET writes: << My van starts fine when cold, but, floods and...
• Re: Question about temp II sensor and bad running
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:25:46 -0400
  ...Now start the van. You may have to hold your foot on the gas to keep it running until it warms up but after...
• Re: Trying to understand starter stuff adding a relay
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 24 Dec 2014 09:33:44 -0600
  ...A potentially dangerous one. > I have installed a new Starter and properly restored the wiring to stock. A > slow turning starter condition still exists...
• Re: Starting circuits in '84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 18 Aug 2012 19:51:50 -0400
  ...Use a clip lead or mechanic's remote starter switch from the spare spade terminal on forward end of starter (reachable by putting your...
• Difficulty starting my 86
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Mon, 11 Nov 2013 22:52:32 -0800
  Allo all My 1986 Westfalia does not start easily, sometimes when cold after a week in the garage, it takes 6 to 7 attempts...
• Re(2): Rough running when Hot
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Jan 1997 11:27:05 -0500
  ...The motor starts up fine and runs well until its hot. Then the problems starts with black smoke, mis-firing, and no power. Then...
• starter bushing, possible to replace?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Terhaar-Yonkers
  Sun, 3 May 1998 10:44:54 -0400
  The '88 Westy got really hard to start all of a sudden. Pulling the starter and peering in the hole shows that the bushing...
• Re: Starter wanted
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 16:20:33 -0800
  ...Starter wanted Hi folks, I am looking for a used starter for '86-91 Vanagon. This is the gear drive version. Patrick Phoenix, AZ...
• Starters
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 5 Jan 2005 15:05:43 -0700
  Just reached up on my shelf for what I thought was my later model vanagon starter. Ooops! it is a syncro starter. Before I...
• Re: Question about temp II sensor and bad running
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:15:03 -0500
  ...when the car runs rough enough for long enough, it starts running so rich that it spits unburnt gas out the exhaust. If you...
• Re: Push button switch
  Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
  Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:54:13 -0800
  ...Search "remote starter" � Chris C GBX � ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I would just go to a FLAPS and buy a generic starter button. wildlyguessing ... it's a 10...
• Re: Starter removal???
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 6 Dec 2015 17:38:19 -0500
  And, Can you comment on how it sounds or starts differently then the old one? I’m just wondering if this is a upgrade...
• Re: Roll starting
  Historical mailing list - Jos� Rafael Moscoso
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 23:04:30 -0400
  ...My '84 Westfalia would not start after two or more hours of driving, so I had to roll started her all the time, reverse...
• Re: Cow mooing in wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Sat, 25 Mar 2000 20:19:45 -0800
  Mine makes a similar noise upon being started, it dissapears after a second or two. I have been told it is a sticky starter...
• Re: FW: URGENT: Stranded in Remote Area with disabled wife - please h elp!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 23:04:57 +1200
  >Or maybe a remote starter tool like folks used to use when they did their >own tune-ups MAY at least get the Ruskin...
• Re: What fuse would you use for this application?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Apr 2015 09:26:17 -0400
  ...If jump starting is the goal than don't bother. There is no fusing on the original battery to starter circuit so this is...
• Re: Starter removal help needed
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Tue, 1 Jan 2002 00:24:28 -0800
  Patrick, did some work recently on my 87 Vanagon GL that required pulling the starter out of the vehicle. I'm not familiar with...
• Re: 10/09/2015 How to clean up and return that new, never-needed, starter for a full refund?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 9 Oct 2015 23:53:28 -0500
  Interestingly enough, I believe I've replaced every part on my 85 Westfalia other than the starter and alternator. They are original. Jeff Sent...
• Re: Remedy requested for Suspected "rich-running" 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
  Sun, 5 May 2002 12:29:06 -0700
  ...When > it's warm out, I just turn the key and it starts. When it's cold out, > requires partial throttle to start. >> >> On...
• Re: 87 westy will not idle
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 13 Jan 2003 10:37:43 -0800
  ...It started out as a rough idle. Now, it won't even start. I haven't been driving it , and so it could be...
• Re: Intermittent hot start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 14 Sep 2015 06:12:48 -0600
  ...As for the ignition switch this is real easy to check every time your driver starts the engine. Just look for the warning lights...
• Battery Sages..Not 100% Vanagon specific, but applicable..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:18:48 -0700
  ...Upon trying to start the machine (this was a KTM motorcycle, but it could have been my vanagon..so there is the connection) the...
• Re: Starter Gone?
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Thu, 4 Nov 2010 11:30:47 -0700
  ...Recently (over the last 6 months) I have >> noticed a small hesitation when starting (felt like a weak starter)but >> worked every time. I...
• Re: Air Cooled Vanagon Won't Start in cold weather
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 22 Nov 2002 18:22:55 -0500
  [...] Did I screw something up (see attached post)? I was cranking the starter for WAY too long. I tried the van today, and it...
• Anyone have a spare automatic starter?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 4 Oct 2011 17:38:17 -0400
  Does anyone have a spare automatic starter that you've been literally tripping over and looking to find it a home? I am purchasing...
• Flooding at start
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 14 Oct 1995 12:15:59 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Hard starting when egine is warm... Inspection of plugs and odor clearly shows that the engine is flooding. Solution if quick fix is needed...
• Re: starter probalem
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Sat, 10 Aug 2002 17:21:15 -0500
  I have had, long in the past, a non-cranking starter that I finally traced down to a broken ground strap -- can't remember...
• Re: For Starters
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 15 Dec 2005 06:01:12 EST
  ...For Starters Replacement of a starter on a 2 wd van and a Syncro is NOT the same story. Syncro starter replacement is easily...
• Re: Optima Battery
  Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
  Sat, 5 Jan 2008 21:26:44 -0500
  ...My experience is that for most non engine starting applications specialty batteries are over rated. I also hear people discussing inverters hooked up to...
• Carat with new engine/overhauled auto tranny.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 24 Aug 2016 16:05:50 -0500
  The engine starts really easy with shifter in neutral. But is harder to start in PARK mode. Any ideas as to why? Thanks, John
• What was the outcome of no click, no start?
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:59:14 -0600
  Did the forum ever hear the outcome from the no click, no start poster? I was following and hoping for good news!
• Optima Yellow vs Red as Starter Battery
  Historical mailing list - lchase
  Sat, 16 Feb 2002 06:45:38 -0800
  Folks, Is anyone using a Optima Yellow vs Red as a starter battery and what has your experience been. lchase 85Westy "BooB" Campbell, CA
• WANTED: Need a starter for a 86 to 91' Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Fri, 31 May 2002 21:42:23 -0500
  I need a starter for a 1986 to 1991 Vanagon........Earlier years will not work for my high compression.... Malibu Tony
• Re: Vanagon Starter - windings available?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 8 Sep 2005 13:38:52 -0400
  I hear that a new pilot bearing, along with the starter(goes in the bell housing I think),will make or break any investment...
• Re: intermittent running rich issue
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Wed, 7 Dec 2016 11:13:56 -0800
  ...This behavior starts about 30-60 secs after a cold start and ends once the temp needle starts to move. Or about 2-3...
• Re: Starter Solenoid?
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Tue, 6 May 2003 19:48:30 -0400
  ...I have the delay....sometimes not starter >>>>>kick-in on my 87 Westy. Are you guys saying it is not a starter issue, >>>>>but...
• Re: Advice please
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 29 Aug 2003 19:45:41 -0700
  The starter issue is a common one in older vehicles. First thing to do (after disconnecting the battery) is to clean *every* connection involved...
• Re: Hard start, rough idle, stalling
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Sun, 28 Oct 2007 08:20:29 -0700
  ...My van wouldn't start unless I tapped the gas a bit, idled erratically, and sometimes die at intersections. After adjusting, everything seemed to...
• Re: 1982 Diesel Engine starts slow after fluid changes...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 6 May 2009 22:45:22 -0400
  ...1982 Diesel Engine starts slow after fluid changes... Hello again, Over the weekend I flushed the coolant in my 1982 Diesel Westfalia and refilled...
• Vanagon puzzler solved! (?)
  Historical mailing list - TBill
  Fri, 22 Aug 1997 01:18:19 -0700
  ...Van starts normally when cold. 2. When hot, just cranks, no firing. 3. Sometime will start if I open throttle all the way first...
• Re: JC Whitless?
  Historical mailing list - Eckie Prater
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 17:43:22 -0500
  ...They will rebuild your old starter to your spec. GM starters swell up from the exhaust heat plus 100 deg F summer days here...
• Re: My vanagon has trouble starting sometimes,, help please
  Historical mailing list - Russell, William
  Tue, 14 May 2002 17:32:38 -0400
  ...A couple of days ago, it took 3 hours to start. I heated the engine from underneath with a catalytic propane heater (yes, I...