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• Re: Help - Part 2
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 3 May 2014 20:38:52 -0700
  Based on experience� Put the little wire back on the starter solenoid. The lights are working the way they�re supposed to. Jim On...
• Re: 1988 Vanagon won't start
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 1 Mar 2010 21:06:07 -0800
  ...1988 Vanagon won't start > A friend's 1988 Vanagon died while driving down the freeway, just quit. > He had it towed home, and...
• Hot Crank Problem
  Historical mailing list - Odyssey Stickers
  Sun, 14 Mar 1999 23:56:03 +0000
  ...I got under neath with a screwdriver and jumped the starter over a few times but no start. After walking home and returning, later...
• Need Starter Help
  Historical mailing list - Ron Katz
  Tue, 17 Oct 2000 23:07:57 EDT
  ...My 89 Westy won't start, and using the Bentley for value readings and a multimeter, it looks like it boils down to my...
• List-identifier in subject field wanted!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 22:01:43 +1200
  ...Here is a good idea... >When I get mail from the SuperMac list, each mail starts with [SM] at its >subject. >When I get...
• Re: FI questions on 84 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Owen Brand
  Fri, 3 Jan 2003 17:05:46 -0600
  ...Though all 4 FI seals seemed to be pretty shot it hasn't solved my progressively deteriorating starting problem.From no warm/hot start...
• Re: Start-Solenoid-fix
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 1 May 2003 10:45:33 -0400
  ...The solenoid > is placed ahead of the starter solenoid and is presumably able to > operate in low voltage conditions. Don't use a Ford...
• Re: Starter Life
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 7 Mar 2005 08:06:59 -0800
  ...How long should a starter last before it starts freezing up when hot? Is there a way to protect against this (heat shield)? Seems...
• <syncro> starter differences
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Mon, 25 May 1998 14:05:49 -0300
  Hi, Syncro starter is same BUT the solenoid is different!! Enough that a 2WD one WILL NOT FIT! Problem is that Syncro has very...
• FW: Starter removal???
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Sun, 6 Dec 2015 18:02:49 -0500
  ...My current 85 Auto starter seems fine at the moment. I’d love to hear your impressions of any difference with the new starter...
• Re: 87 started, then died again
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 13:47:56 -0700
  ...engine trying to run after 2.5 years) could it have dislodged connections to starter? (my original thought) Neil. On 7/23/07, Scott...
• Re: Blinking coolant light...
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Fri, 5 May 2000 14:56:59 -0400
  ...Again, start with cold van, add coolant until radiator overflows. Put the screw back in and your ready to start it up. John Lauterbach...
• Re: Syncro Starter R&R on vacation? A Poll
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:41:35 -0700
  ...This takes patience and sticking the starter > in and turning it, just so. Tip : pay attention to just how the old > starter tilts and...
• Hall sending unit/other electrical??? ('91)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 06:36:24 -0700
  I recently posted this question about difficult starting of my 91 Vanagon. One out of 10-15 times the engine would crank about twice...
• Re: Starter removal help needed
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 31 Dec 2001 09:56:00 -0600
  The nut for the top starter bolt is inside the engine compartment right behind the throttle body 17mm I believe. The other end of...
• Re: starting issue with '81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Thu, 25 Dec 2014 12:34:19 -0500
  ...I wait for 10 - 15 minutes and it starts up without problems. > Suggestions? >
• Idles, stutters, turn off and on then back to normal. Any ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Auch
  Wed, 30 Jul 2014 16:59:44 -0400
  ...I'l start it and it idles well. I start to drive then it bogs as the fuel has a blockage. When I turn...
• Re: Cold start issue
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 6 Jun 2011 12:54:11 -0700
  ...In my initial post, and a couple after that, I said > >that the van only has the cold start problem at the first start...
• Re: NVC (but VW) '95 Cabrio intermittent no start - no spark
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 4 Sep 2009 14:49:26 -0400
  ...For a start, get a mechanic's starter switch and establish whether it's ignition or fuel. I'm guessing ignition, but... When testing...
• Re: [Re: Trip reports] - one of my own
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 13 May 2001 09:09:34 -0500
  ...Tapping the starter or solenoid with a hammer or lug wrench while someone holds the key in the start position is the usual temporary...
• 4spd tranny for sale$1000..thx guys
  Historical mailing list - John
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 09:21:41 -0400
  Well let me start off by saying 1 1/2 yrs ago i couldnt buy a tranny under $1000 here or anywhere (if i...
• 1985 1.9l Gas - just took 300 mile trip, now no start?
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Sun, 17 Sep 2006 16:53:28 -0400
  ...I waited re-tried and it started and we travel 3-4 days without another instance of trouble. Now, back home, I moved van...
• Re: Blue wire to aux battery dead
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Mon, 7 May 2007 11:57:58 -0400
  ...Often times you need to kick up the rpms upon initially starting the vehicle to to get the alternator to start producing current. If...
• Starter issue, Redmond, WA
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 23:05:45 -0500
  I think I'm having a little starter issue as the van won't start on it's own, even with a new battery...
• Re: Surepower 1315 Wiring
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:56:06 -0800
  ...1315 Install I haven't implemented the boost feature yet, still need to beef up the wire between the starting battery and the 1315...
• Re: replace starter
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 16:33:34 -0700
  Hmmm! Starter live vs mileage between different vehicle depends on a number of factors. Mostly short trips vs long trips. How well is the...
• 1.9 - not starting
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Johnston
  Mon, 11 Feb 2019 10:22:35 -0500
  Hello all, I'm helping a local Vanagon owner with a no start issue. We are talking about a 1985 GL with a 1...
• Re: Broken down, need some advise
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sun, 13 Nov 2016 17:02:02 +0100
  ...However, if battery fine, you should jump the starter motor, from big B+ wire to small wire (yes, red/black), at the starter itself...
• Re: Vanagon starter final drive issues?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 6 Dec 2004 21:03:01 -0700
  On 12/6/04 8:37 PM, "Dennis" <guskersthecat@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > For those of you experienced with the internals of the vanagon starter...
• Re: A place to start
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 14 Sep 2012 13:16:58 -0700
  ...People really should start their vans by turning the key to 'on' first ...check warning lights ( the owner's manual says to do this...
• Re: Battery Voltage under cold starting load?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Fri, 10 Jan 2014 00:06:08 -0800
  ...Battery voltage during starter cranking.. starting out with a battery at a resting voltage of 12.6 volts say .. I wouldn't want to...
• Re: FW: URGENT: Stranded in Remote Area with disabled wife - please h elp!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 08:12:29 -0400
  > Does it sound to anyone else like he may need the 'hard start > solenoid kit' like Gene Berg's sells? > www.geneberg.com , under...
• Re: Another Reason For Hard Starting -- Cracked Bellhousing
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sat, 7 Dec 2013 11:54:12 -0700
  ...It began with a periodic labored starter turnover, then firing up. Eventually it took on a dead or dying battery symptom because the housing...
• Fuel Primer?
  Historical mailing list - David
  Fri, 5 May 2000 09:21:22 -0400
  ...If you don't push the button it takes a loooong time to get it to start. So your asking, what's the problem...
• 81 won't start in Colorado
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Spurgin
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 18:03:30 -0600
  ...The very first time I cranked her Saturday morning she did fire once but didn't start. There is fuel coming from the little...
• Starter Bushing Removal Question
  Historical mailing list - Randy C
  Wed, 23 Jun 2021 18:05:18 +0000
  I'm changing starters on my 82-air cooled. Does anyone have any thoughts on removing the bushing without spending $100 or so on...
• Re: Start up,back fire?
  Historical mailing list - Raceing Cajun
  Tue, 19 May 2015 17:34:12 -0500
  ...to put his "X-Ray Torque-O Vision" glasses on that day. Could happen to almost anyone. :>) Skipper >Subject: Re: Start up,back fire?
• no fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:53:39 -0700
  No pump when I try to start. Pump works when wires jumped at relay. Starter is slow as well. Brand new battery, tested. Brand...
• RE: Oops/f
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 17 Jun 1996 11:42:00 -0700 (PDT)
  >Are those CCC'ers back yet? Martha, Bradley? Oh well, likely arrested for >starting a forest fire with magnesium chips. More likely starting a...
• Re: Ignition Switch on 85
  Historical mailing list - VANAGONE
  Mon, 16 Mar 1998 20:06:15 EST
  ...After much head-scratching, I finally traced it to a dead short in the starter solenoid. New starter, no more problems...much, much, better...
• Re: Trying to understand starter stuff adding a relay
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 24 Dec 2014 09:55:55 -0500
  ...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: Hard starting 84 vanagon - stumped
  Historical mailing list - Brian Keese
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 14:58:58 -0500
  Thanks to all who offered advice about my hard starting 84 vanagon. Ideas offered included: Check hall unit Check grounds Check fuel pump is...
• More New Info RE: Can't Search Archives: 1.9 stalled at speed, won't restart...
  Historical mailing list - David J. Bohannan
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 11:40:26 -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...
• FW: Euro-Drive: 80 Volkswagen vanagon, No-start
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 16:53:34 -0400
  ...No Start Occurs: Always ____________________________________________________________ van towed to me as no start. ran when at other shop, they installed clutch and had no start. let...
• Re: Castrol, QT, 5W50 vs. Amsoil - cold no-start
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 14:58:54 +0000
  Even at 10 degrees, the 20w-50 should not keep it from starting. The issue is what happens after starting. If you are only...
• Optima Yellow vs. Red as Starter Battery
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ball
  Mon, 18 Feb 2002 00:19:33 -0500
  I have an Optima Yellow Top that I have used on several occations as my primary starting battery (long story). I have had it...
• Re: No start
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Mar 2025 21:58:40 +0000
  ...The first thing I’d check would be the small wire with the slide on terminal on the starter. https://www.thesamba.com/vw...
• Re: So stuff even happens to me!
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Fri, 3 Apr 2020 20:00:44 -0400
  ...While rolling, I tried to start it, but not a whimper. When I rolled to a stop on the shoulder I opened up the...
• Re: Ignition/starter switch failures
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 22 May 2015 21:33:39 -0400
  ...Ignition/starter switch failures Follow up to my post that started this very informative thread. Yesterday I purchased a Kostal switch from a list...
• Re: Computer Problem?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 8 Aug 1997 17:10:39 -0700 (PDT)
  ...It starts up > fine but as soon as it warms up and the cold start valve starts turning > off, it gets way weak and...
• Re: Symptoms of a bad starter?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:28:53 -0400
  ...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: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Mon, 27 Jun 2016 15:50:38 -0700
  3 simple things will advance a no-start situation very nicely, and quickly. 1. hook up a remote starter switch so you're right...
• vanagon golf engine conversion problem
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Wed, 7 Feb 2001 19:58:05 -0500
  ...The problem is it starts up fine, runs for 15 seconds or so and then starts stumbling and will stall if you don't...
• Re: Dumb Question - Remote Start Switch
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 21 Jun 2014 23:35:47 -0600
  ...is to install a "hard start relay" and then > use that to also act as the remote starter switch connection. > > Mark > > JRodgers wrote: >> Larry...
• Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 27 Aug 2012 05:56:30 -0700
  "pumping the gas pedal prior to starting has no affect. other than psychological perhaps." That's what I meant when I asked whether the...
• Re: Big Battery = Destroy Starter
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Tue, 4 Apr 1995 14:24:50 -0400 (EDT)
  ...That's Bosch protecting itself against people who fuck up a dual battery installation and want a free starter after they ruin one. The...
• Power Cut Out
  Historical mailing list - James H. McCarthy
  Fri, 12 Dec 1997 07:52:58 -0500
  Can anyone advise me on this situation? Turn on the ignition, starts right up. After thirty seconds, while I am adjusting the seat belt...
• Re: Intermittent ignition delay when turning key
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 18:12:46 -0400
  ...in the starting circuit. > > Start with the battery connectors and wires. <snip> Do > > the same thing at the solenoid of the starter. It may...
• Re: Hi-torque starter installation
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 19 Mar 2006 13:30:19 -0800
  > > There's a spot on the starter for the female spade connector, got > that. Then, I asssumed, the threaded/bolt connector next to it...
• Re: Will not start question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 23:50:27 -0400
  ...Nunes wrote: > My 84 westy will not start. The fuel pressure is ~ 36. The injectors act > like they are not grounded, however, went through...