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• Sit long time=No Start
  Historical mailing list - Gary
  Thu, 2 Jul 1998 21:01:45 -0700
  ...I'm trying to help a friend start his Vanagon. It was sitting in a garage for about a year and a half. We...
• Re: DIESEL starting and other general questions
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 19 Nov 2003 09:54:33 -0500
  ...I would be very surprised if the glow plugs operate when > the starter is engaged--practically everything is cut off by the ignition > switch...
• Still having cold start problems...
  Historical mailing list - Jesse and Monica Johnson
  Mon, 17 Nov 2003 21:43:16 -0500
  ...So anyone on the list have any other obvious things to check that would cause a rich running condition during startup? To recap...the...
• Re: Short in Electrical System
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 10:55:13 -0400
  ...Then start pulling fuses. This will isolate the circuit. I have the same problem but "no time to kiil" . Let me know what you...
• Re: Alternators and batteries
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Mon, 25 Sep 2006 11:20:10 -0600
  ...I switched from an Interstate starting battery to an Odessey last winter because after a couple year's use, the starting battery just couldn...
• Re: Overheated wire junction on 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 14 Oct 2012 14:55:22 -0700
  I'm pretty sure the idea in a two battery system is to have it wired so that starting current only comes from the...
• '86 automatic Vanagon won't start
  Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
  Wed, 10 Mar 1999 13:19:54 -0500
  Chris, I don't think the collision affected your starting problem. I recently had a starting problem with my '84 GL (manual transmission). - Engine...
• Re: Van won't start
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 22:30:18 -0400
  ...Rather than > buying a new rebuilt starter, if that's the problem, you could prolly bring > your starter to the local starter and alternator...
• Re: Simple starting problem?
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 09:55:01 -0500
  ...If it reads cold, it increases fuel into the injectors at start up because a cold engine needs more gas to start, and if...
• Re: 91 Vanagon Manual - slow cranking....
  Historical mailing list - brett rueff
  Thu, 9 Dec 2010 05:45:21 +0000
  ...He bench tested it anyway and said despite not having the bushing he can gauge the general health of the starter by the RPM...
• Starter, Pilot Bearing
  Historical mailing list - Chris Morris
  Sat, 12 Apr 1997 17:20:05 -0500
  ...Lately, it not even cranking fast enough to start the engine. I've checked all ground straps and cleaned battery connections, and it is...
• Re: Roll starting a Vanagon (manual trans only)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 09:12:37 -0400
  > While test driving a customer's '85 manual Vanagon this week I > discovered an easy way to roll start the van. Why not push...
• Re: intermittent starting problem
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Thu, 11 Dec 2003 10:41:20 -0500
  John, I saw mention of using a relay to fix starter problems in a recent search of the archives. What wasn't clear to...
• Problem recreated under static environment (was more problems)
  Historical mailing list - David Chasteen
  Tue, 16 Sep 1997 10:35:50 -0700
  ...Went out this morning (approximately 68 degrees F) and started the beast up, no problem. Let it idle until warm (approximately 10-15 minutes...
• Hard start relay..........tips from someone who has used it.
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 07:00:40 -0400
  ...But, on several other vanagons i have serviced, bought and sold, etc, this relay did nothing, and the starters that were on them worked...
• Re: Help with troubleshooting a 1980 Westy
  Historical mailing list - cesar quiros
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 15:28:33 -0800
  Thermo and Cold start help it out when it is cold, I dont think they do anything when the engine is warm. I would...
• Re: (was) I could use a little help - jump starters
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 12:02:37 -0400
  I personally invented killing my starting battery by leaving something on. ;) If I leave a door open in my EV the interior lights will...
• Re: Stuck Solenoid????
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Wed, 8 Sep 2004 11:34:03 -0700
  ...You did add a patch (starter relay) > to help the starter solenoid current starvation problem cause by the failing > switch. Ok. You're extending...
• Re: GoWesty's Gear Reduction Starter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 20 Nov 2011 17:45:19 -0500
  ...GoWesty's Gear Reduction Starter Our esteemed membership mentions: >>>As for starter performance the permanent magnet, gear reduction starters are becoming extremely common due...
• Re: funky electric
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Mon, 5 Jul 2004 14:13:54 -0400
  ...After a few days and some flawless > starting, it slowly > progressed to louder clickings and rougher starts to > sometimes no starter > activity at all...
• Re: Anyone have a spare automatic starter?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 6 Oct 2011 07:52:43 -0700
  ...On 10/06/2011 07:12 AM, John Rodgers wrote: > Have you looked into having a local starter rebuild? I did that with > mine...
• Re: Remote Starter Switch Wire-up for '88GL
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:24:37 -0700
  ...Because once the motor starts turning on it's own, you're a long ways away from turning it off again with close to...
• Re: Refrigerator Lighting Problem Eurovan Camper "97
  Historical mailing list - Paul Naton
  Thu, 25 Jun 1998 20:04:30 +0100
  ...We turn to "start" get the requisite clicking then hold the > safety button down and sometime do not either 1) get a steady green...
• Re: Starting problem with the 1.6D
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Belman
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 13:20:07 -0500
  ...The cold start knob must be out when below 30 degrees. She will turn over but very rough running until I pull that out...
• Re: 79 Bus with 81 engine - Hot Start issue
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:14:16 -0400
  ...The starter solenoid is a highly inductive >> load and this relay can arc over and have the contacts weld closed >> keeping the starter operating...
• Re: cold start problem - 89 GL
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 30 Nov 2004 19:16:34 -0500
  ...cold start problem - 89 GL I'm new to the group and finding a lot of good info in the posts so I figured...
• refrigerator renovation
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sat, 17 Jun 2017 19:48:34 -0700
  ...At that time, it would start up on propane, but would not stay lit all the time. Now I can't get it started...
• Stalling
  Historical mailing list - Chris Braymen
  Thu, 7 Aug 1997 01:52:12 -0400
  ...Not the wait 20 minutes, then starts probl= em. = It would just die at stop lights and start right back up. Sometimes you = could...
• Re: Aux Battery: Life span of charged battery?
  Historical mailing list - Brenda Zendzian
  Mon, 4 May 1998 18:55:39 -1000
  Ok, simple, the alternator goes to a junction box on the left upper part of the engine compartment then goes to the starter and...
• Re: Cold Start Injector doesn't turn off.
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Mon, 15 Mar 1999 19:35:21 -0600
  ...Also, which relay governs that injector and where > is it located? This just started after I replaced the oil cooler coolant > hoses, filled and...
• 1.9 no start (flooded)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 18:29:50 -0600
  HELP.....Got in my 84 Westy today to go camping and no start. The last few times I've driven it, it's stumbled...
• HELP! runs good...dies...good..dies?
  Historical mailing list - John Wallace
  Tue, 21 Jun 2005 08:42:36 -0400
  ...starts and runs good...but after about 20 miles on a trip it starts to die..it's as if the air or fuel...
• Re: photo of hot start relay install?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 28 Nov 2005 09:58:35 -0800
  ...wire, you were correct in determining the thicker one was the starter activation wire. -- Jim Thompson 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt" 73 K...
• Starting Issue - Ran for 3hrs, shut off engine, lights fully on, interior lights on, but would not start.
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 23:54:54 -0400
  ...5 Minutes later I went to start the van and nothing happened. Not a sound. I checked to see if the exterior lights were...
• Re: Engine Cranks but No Start
  Historical mailing list - Wrenold Williams
  Fri, 1 Apr 2016 12:48:52 -0400
  ...I just noticed something else as I turn on the ignition even before I try to start the van - All four injectors are firing...
• Syncro Starter R&R on vacation? A Poll
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:01:38 -0800
  Well, the syncro decided that our trip from Bend,Oregon to Portland and the on to Astoria was a great time to stop starting...
• New Starter Cost with Install
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 30 Jul 1995 22:14:55 -0700
  I just had to have a new starter put in on my 76 westy. It is running me about $180-$200 for a new...
• No start-it's baaack
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Mar 1996 21:31:07 -0500
  Just when I'm feeling good about having chased the ol' no start demon with a good battery terminal cleaning and tightening, it happens...
• Re: Cold start woes from a lurker
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Sep 2000 07:26:45 EDT
  ...Or it is just a coincidence that your starter was going bad any way and just decided now was the time. I have an...
• will not start
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Murray
  Sat, 5 Aug 2000 10:55:38 -0700
  ...Put 3 gallons in and tried to start, nothing. The engine doesn't turn over smoothly it bucks and jerks, and no start. Any...
• Starting problems when weather is damp?
  Historical mailing list - T.
  Sat, 30 Nov 2002 09:08:41 -0700
  ...no start. Anyone have an idea as to where the problem is? I checked the cap & rotor, all dry, clean and good shape. What...
• Re: hard start when warm
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Sun, 26 Oct 2003 00:22:49 -0400
  Hard or NO start???? Big diffrence! MMMmmmmm.... Strange, i suspect AFM (Air flow meter), bad ground, coroded wires. Check the FI wiring carefully, plug...
• OT - Someone lookin' for a Super Beetle
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 4 Jan 2007 05:19:45 -0800
  Can anyone help Lori out? Please reply to <startrek@nventure.com>, not me. $10-14k looks like she wants one that's done, not...
• Re: Old gas
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 10 May 2008 18:38:30 -0400
  ...I was trying to start up one of my old projects but it does not start with its own gas. Got fuel pressure, spark...
• Re: 2.1 stumbling on startup
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 21 Jul 2012 22:53:20 +0000
  ...Jeff Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message ----- > My 91 2.1 will start and stumble for the first 30 seconds. > Temp 2? > Thanks, > Jim
• Need a Starter '86 Waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Choulat
  Fri, 19 Apr 1996 20:25:27 -0400 (EDT)
  Dad's starter died today, (250,000 miles and about 5,000,000 cranks on it). Does anyone know of a good place to...
• Re: was fav 12 V acc, now 2nd battery relay system
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 21 Feb 2007 11:01:54 -0500
  ...If the starter battery is low, both systems allow a > fellow to bridge the aux to it for starting, but if the starter battery...
• Re: Failure to Start - 91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 16:10:42 -0400
  ...Failure to Start - 91 Carat re..................If losing spark look wiring or an ECU problem. or Hall sender in Distributor .............not 'that' uncommon. ----- Original...
• Re: Sticky diesel starter motor
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Lee Harrison
  Tue, 16 Oct 2001 20:42:16 +0100
  ...I've noticed that the<br> starter has been getting more sluggish to engage and turn lately, though<br> plenty powerful enough to crank...
• Re: Batt is 100% - no crank/starter doesn't turn
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Wed, 16 Mar 2005 13:28:10 -0800
  ...See http://www.gowesty.com/starter_story.htm They recommend not using a rebuilt Bosch starter and explain why. ~~~ Seems to me that the...
• Heip!! New engine won't start (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 13:43:51 -0700
  ...Over the course of the day I started the engine up perhaps a dozen times, and it always started on the first turn of...
• Re: black smoke when starting
  Historical mailing list - john keith hopp
  Thu, 12 Jan 1995 09:37:36 -0700 (MST)
  ...My 1970 Kombi smoked (or was smoked in, whichever) on startups, but only occasionally. Problem reduced with new carb. However (perhaps this doesn't...
• Re: no power
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 30 Apr 2005 22:05:42 -0400
  Clogged cat! O2 or temp sensor! Does it run fine for a few minutes after a cold start? Does it start and idle OK...
• Re: unusual problem
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 3 Dec 2000 11:17:30 -0600
  ...With the full amperage of a fully charged battery available directly to the starter, if that wire gets loose or you bump it with...
• Re: Symptoms of a bad starter?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:50:27 -0700
  ...But, if the starter is only getting > 9volts, there's simply no reason why the car should start. So..... > Again, I think the new...
• Re: Recommended battery booster works great
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 21 Nov 2014 11:11:41 -0600
  ...The device might start 8 small, low compression engines with all perfect connections and a good starter. A different vehicle might not start at...
• Re: 82 now cranks but stil won't start when hot.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 06:52:06 -0800
  ...82 now cranks but stil won't start when hot. I started this adventure in getting our van road worthy again by trying to...
• Re: WAS: Starter Motor... Failure: NOW: 50 Circuit Weirdness. ECU Related?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 15 Dec 2012 23:38:02 -0800
  ...OTOH, sending it out for rebuild might be a better use of time; I've never taken a starter apart. Then again, I have...
• Re: Vanagon mailing list
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 30 Nov 94 16:31:24 CST
  ...waaaaaaaaaaaay back when, a fellow named Bob Parkinson started up a list on his company machine, but before it got very big (only about...
• Re: Sears battery for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Mon, 17 Jul 2000 02:15:15 -0400
  ...Interestingly, my Toyota battery which I attempted to jump start it with was *just* able to turn over the starter but not start the...