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• New Starter...Solenoid Hanging Up
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 25 Jun 2014 20:07:51 -0400
  Hi, Just put in a new rebuilt Bosch starter in my 87. Worked well last night, this morning and afternoon. Then this evening when...
• Re: Gowesty starter problems
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 6 Sep 2016 04:14:29 -0400
  Regarding the TDI starter adaptors sold by mentioned vendors: These are of my design and I am the sole producer; I sell wholesale to...
• Re: Brake light comes on and van won't start
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:02:53 -0400
  What do you know, I put the starter wire back on and the brake light went off! On Mon, 28 Jun 2010, A. Hurley...
• Re: Starter Removal 2WD and AT
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 4 Nov 2010 16:11:45 -0400
  ...The bolt is captive when the starter is > in place; remove it completely after you drop the starter. > The AT starter shaft is completely...
• Starter problem
  Historical mailing list - William Greenamyer
  Sun, 20 Nov 2005 18:28:52 -0500
  ...Went to start it and all I got was starter motor noise. Motor was not under load. Thought it might be the battery being...
• Re: Starting issues
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 20 Jan 2021 07:25:30 -0800
  The first thing I’d look at it the small wire on the starter solenoid. Firmly attached? Jim > On Jan 19, 2021, at 5...
• Re: HELP! van broke on I80 trAveling East
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:39:58 -0400
  ...Don't assume it's the starter. It may be "hot start syndrome," which is pretty common. If it starts fine after it's...
• Re: Starter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 19 Mar 2011 18:31:01 -0700
  I could agree that new rebuilt starter could be faulty. Don't really follow you about 'it will stall' etc. it sure shouldn't...
• 2.1 WBX - Cold starts easy, Hot - failure to start
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 24 Apr 2017 21:28:33 -0500
  On cold starts it runs good, idles good, no missing at any speed. After a shut down, it takes 45 minutes or so before...
• Automatic Starter options was: Front Heater Fan Motor Lube?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 27 Jan 2020 09:53:41 -0500
  ...I elected to go with a new gear driven starter from VC. It is working flawlessly. > > However, if I were to do it again...
• Symptoms of a bad starter?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:13:29 -0400
  So, my starter is a randomly picked, untested 1.9 starter that was in a pile of them some years ago. Lately, the bus...
• Re: Cold Start Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 22:52:41 -0700
  Are you saying that your starter kinda thinks about it before it actually starts turning? Mine does that, too. No, I don't think...
• Re: Is something killing my starters?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 26 Jun 2016 14:15:51 -0500
  When I mentioned the adapter and diesel starter, I failed to mention that ot does away with the need for the starter bushing. John...
• Re: Successfully installed hot start rely...but now....
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 24 Jun 2006 18:55:12 -0600
  ...At least up to this point the starter works every time where as previously, when the solenoid started failing and when the engine hot...
• 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...
• Hot Start Problems with 85 Autotranny
  Historical mailing list - Colin Stanfield
  Mon, 28 Oct 2002 15:59:38 -0500
  ...I have an '85 vanagon with a hot start problem: --Starts fine cold (truth be told there is a slight hesitatation before it starts...
• Re: Stuck starter
  Historical mailing list - Lastfogel, Darren
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 14:42:21 -0400
  This is the start of a failure or just some grime causing it to stick I had a corsica stick once then never again...
• Re: diesel warm start ??
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Fri, 07 Mar 1997 16:13:00 -0500
  ...It starts fine If its hot. >I don't thing the glows are working in a warm start situation...It' never fails to start...
• Re: Runaway starter - 88 GL w/2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 11 Oct 2013 09:22:06 -0400
  The starter/solenoid itself could hang up however that is rare. I would start by checking the ignition switch, wiring looking for a cross...
• Slow Cranking Initial Start
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 4 Feb 2002 11:03:49 -0500
  If my '85 Digijet stalls after the first initial start, it sometimes will crank much slower and is difficult to re-start. It cranks...
• Re: Won't start
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 30 Nov 2012 22:04:39 -0600
  ...After sitting a while, it started. Another time, same day, I pushed and pulled on connections, and the van started, but I do not...
• Re: Starter, Pilot Bearing
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Apr 1997 18:51:28
  >The starter seems weak while cranking. It is getting worse. >Lately, it not even cranking fast enough to start the engine. I've checked...
• Re: Starter Help!
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Plichta
  Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:29:48 -0500
  ...Starter Help! > > > > > > My 91 starter not turning. I here the fuel pump come on, there is 12v at the > > main starter lead and less...
• Brake light comes on and van won't start
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Mon, 28 Jun 2010 02:26:33 -0400
  ...This morning, there seemed to be an issue with starting (not the battery, compression started it twice today). Any ideas? I'm sort of...
• RE[2]: BUM STARTING FUN FOR A WHILE BUT...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Sep 1995 16:06:09 GMT
  ...Bum starting fun for a while but... > To: Multiple recipients of list VINTAGVW <VINTAGVW@SJSUVM1.SJSU.EDU> > > Actually, you're supposed to have the...
• Re: A Mystery
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 1 Sep 2013 01:22:12 -0400
  ...Quick test would be to try starting by using a remote switch or jumper lead from alternator B+ to the starter control terminal. If...
• Re: Starter question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 9 Nov 2007 12:56:49 -0800
  It seems that you are unclear if it's a tired starter or wiring and switching to it. If the starter will operate perfectly...
• Re: 84 Vanagon Starter problem
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Angrisani
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 19:29:01 EDT
  Harold wrote: "....I attempted to start the car up again, but with the same result. Nothing. Lights and all accessories (like there are many...
• Re: need cold weather tips for diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 23:45:28 +0100
  ...Be sure that your starter is working properly and doesn't have a ton of > miles on it (I just replaced the starter on...
• Re: stranded... '84 won't start (after exhuast work??)
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 12 Jun 2005 21:03:57 -0700
  ...Try using a "remote starter switch" (from FLAPS, $8-$15) to see if the starter engages that way. MAKE SURE THE VAN IS IN...
• Re: (Symptoms) No Start, Hesitate at Start
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:30:49 -0800
  ...Monday, November 12, 2007 9:36 PM > Subject: [VANAGON] (Symptoms) No Start, Hesitate at Start > > > > Hi everyone, > > > > I had a little starting trouble today...
• 84 Starter Woes
  Historical mailing list - Ed Goodrow
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 23:09:30 EDT
  New Member here to the group and like most...NEED SOME HELP!! I have 1984 Westy and starts fine after sitting all night but...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon 1.9l gas - starter type ?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 13:20:11 -0500
  ...Trouble shooter "logic" - starters > >My daily driver quit on my recently.....battery "appears" good but nothing >else is happening when I try >to start...
• Re: Subject: Starter Help!
  Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
  Sat, 13 Feb 2010 19:28:16 -0800
  ...When I spent 3 hours swapping in a known good starter and having same results I regretted not applying Scott tubovan's remote starter...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon 1.9l gas - starter type ?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sun, 12 Mar 2006 01:39:24 -0500
  Larry, I went through starter problems recently. It might help to go back and read those threads---they start in mid-January. Do you...
• How do I change the starter motor?
  Historical mailing list - Dominic Robertson
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 16:04:28 +0100
  I have an 87 Westy Syncro and it has a problem starting every now and then. To start it I have to put it...
• Re: Starter review 4 years later
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 26 Apr 2021 10:27:36 -0400
  ...My wife thinks I’m crazy, but when we head out, her driving of course, I often ask to start the van. That starter...
• Re: Subject: Starter Help!
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 13 Feb 2010 20:45:06 -0800
  The starter gets it's ground thru the mount but I agree with you. I added a ground cable to my starter from the...
• Re: 90GL cold start trouble Part II/UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 22 Oct 2007 14:47:52 -0400
  What are you using for igniton? Maybe you are not getting enough spark while cranking due to the starter loading down the battery. Dennis...
• Re: Starter/relay/switch problem
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 23 Jul 2012 11:32:21 -0700
  ...Camper won't start. Noticed a delay a few (intermittant) times when starting over a few weeks. Turn the key, just a moment or...
• Re: was no start-my problem is intermittant sluggish starting
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Wed, 14 Nov 2012 01:19:03 -0500
  I guess that it is the intermittent nature of the problem that makes me consider the starter bushing that Scott spoke of. Maybe in...
• Starter Saga was: 1982 Diesel Intermittent Start Problem
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 08:56:08 EDT
  The only thing I would suggest is replacing the starter bushing. This is the bushing that is in the transmission bellhousing which holds the...
• Re: 2nd batt. charging and relays. The whole truth
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 17:44:19 -0700
  ...The starter will get all or nearly all the juice from the starter battery. Once the engine starts and the alternator turns the flow...
• Re: Syncro sporadic starting
  Historical mailing list - Skip Emmert-Keaton
  Mon, 26 Jan 2004 13:33:25 -0800
  ...Finally caught it for certain once...wouldn't turn the starter, then I rapped on the solenoid and it started. How do you clean...
• Re: Won't start in the mornings.....
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 01:32:51 -1000
  might be a flat spot in the starter... had an old chevy van (no flames please) that used to do that... when I tapped...
• Re: Starter Interchange
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 09:56:13 -0700
  The A1/A2/A3 starters (like your 'rocco) look the same but they are different from the T2/T3 (Vanagon) starter as the teeth...
• Re: Engine Cranks but No Start
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Wed, 30 Mar 2016 20:38:07 -0400
  ...The starter would spin the engine but it wouldn't start. After attaching my small gauge jumper cables and allowing the vanagon battery to...
• 90GL cold start trouble Part II/UPDATE
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 20 Oct 2007 16:10:42 -0500
  ...The van starts hardest after an overnight rest, nigh on impossible this past week. 2. Rainy weather seems to make it harder to start...
• Re: 1982 Diesel Intermittent Start Problem (extensive experience)
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 14:23:44 EDT
  ...Replace >starter, 0.25 >volts to ground and starter spinning! > >After taking the starter off and testing again, it often reads a >fraction of...
• Re: Starter
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 20 Mar 2011 07:07:14 -0700
  ...I have never ever had any problem with the starter engaging and starting the car until the old starter went bsd. >> Monday, I will...
• Re: Gowesty starter problems
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 5 Sep 2016 23:00:03 +0000
  ...Gowesty starter problems > > > > I've had my Gowesty starter for two years plus for 22,000 miles starter > > does not work now. Is this...
• Re: Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 14:19:11 -0400
  I had a loose wire on my starter. works like a charm.. also clean connections -----Original Message----- From: John Lauterbach <lauterba@BELLSOUTH.NET> Sent...
• Re: Didn�t' start
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 1 Feb 2003 21:04:20 -0800
  Engine turned over briskly, no start. On 2/1/03 4:35 PM, "Scott Wilson" <smorewhisky@yahoo.com> wrote: > >> >> Cold start, how to check...
• replace starter
  Historical mailing list - Pete Moore
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 01:41:00 EDT
  I need to replace my starter. What should I do other than just going to the local supplier get one. I would like to...
• 91 GL Hot Start Problem
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Boyd
  Sat, 5 Feb 2005 07:53:43 -0800
  My 91 GL has started having problems hot starting. Usually starts after a couple tries, but a couple times I have had to put...
• Re: Starter review 4 years later
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:12:10 +0000
  All I know is----Your adapter plate and the SR0408X starter motor has been 200% reliable over the last 4 years.  On a Subie...
• Re: starter solenoid heads south
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 17 May 2002 12:04:32 -0400
  Yes the rebuilt starters that we sell are Bosch and come completely assembled with the solenoid. This is the nicer way to go in...
• Re: 1991 Vanagon intermittent no start
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 8 Mar 2007 11:52:10 -0800
  ...It always starts on the second try after failing to start once. Sometimes I'll go 20 starts in a row with no problem...
• FIXED? (and, advice needed...) (was: Re: low voltage, starter running intermittently, but alternator is okay?)
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sun, 22 Jan 2006 18:29:55 -0500
  ...It starts maybe one out of 5 times, and when it starts, it starts right away. > > The battery is right at 12.0 volts...
• Re: Survey: Your hot-start starter solutions
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Jenkins
  Mon, 2 May 2005 14:25:38 -0400
  We suffered the hot start problem (91 Vanagon GL Westfalia). First we had the original Bosch starter rebuilt. The problem came back after a...