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• Engine out, now in: won't start
  Historical mailing list - Cecil Eastman
  Wed, 20 Jun 2012 21:02:01 -0400
  Of all the things I did while the engine was out, I didn't touch the starter since I replaced it only a few...
• Re: Cold weather
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:43:16 -0800
  ...Every time >the weather gets cold, the van will not start. The battery dies and >it has to be jumped. > >Anyone have ideas what...
• Re: Vanagon Engine Swap information please!
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Wed, 29 Oct 1997 07:18:51 +0200
  >I was planning such a swap, but I discovered that the Diesel starter and >the Syncro gastank had clearance problems. Going with a KEP...
• Re: Hard starting when cold????
  Historical mailing list - Martin Peitz
  Sat, 23 Jan 1999 23:26:41 -0600
  When trying to start while cold (in the morning), It needs to > be cranked twice. The first cranking, the motor needs to turn over...
• Re: Another warm up strategy
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Tue, 28 Dec 1999 11:49:48 -0700
  ...I had a near disaster with a new Bosch "Premium" oil filter and the start it up and drive theory... This problem was caused...
• 87 westy will not idle
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Mon, 13 Jan 2003 05:40:46 -0800
  ...I went out to start my bus about 4:30am & the bus would start but die as soon as I let off the gas...
• Re: syncro?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 5 Dec 2002 20:21:39 -0500
  ...Water cooling started in 1983.5, and the syncro was launched in 1986 here. Europe had Deisels as well (and production may have started...
• Re: Starter
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 31 Dec 2004 17:02:05 -0500
  ...If it is a original starter, (never rebuilt before) chances are good that all you need is the brush set, and you can get...
• 85 Vanagon - Ignition electrical switch
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Sat, 25 Mar 2006 20:01:11 -0500
  My daily driver does not crank anymore? No 12V from ignition switch when tested at the starter relay. Relay/starter cranks when you apply...
• White smoke?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sat, 25 Aug 2007 13:35:35 -0400
  My '84 1.9l started blowing white smoke a few weeks ago. I made it home mostly coasting (under a mile) and checked it...
• Re: COLD START PROBLEM!!!!!!!!! anyone!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Benoit
  Mon, 1 Aug 2005 22:56:11 -0400
  ...COLD START PROBLEM!!!!!!!!! anyone!!!!! >> >> >> >>Grrrrrrrrrrrrr...... me again...good, am gonna burn that 84... he he he... >> >> >> >>Recapitulation: >> >>84, rebuilt head job... >> >> >> >>Problem: no start...
• Idle question
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sat, 26 Sep 2020 09:22:04 -0700
  Good day everyone - I am curious to know whether other stock vanagons typically - when started, spike very briefly to about 2000 rpm for several...
• Re: Intermittent hot start problem
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 14 Sep 2015 11:05:45 -1000
  ...As for the ignition switch > this is real easy to check every time your driver starts the engine. Just > look for the warning lights...
• Re: Sticking Starter Solenoid?
  Historical mailing list - Uncle Traveling Eric
  Sat, 4 Mar 2000 11:14:29 -0500
  ...I'm also noticing that the van seems to need a little more gas to start these days. It used to start without touching...
• Hesitation, Running Rich, Stalling
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Thu, 22 Apr 2004 18:31:30 -0700
  ...It started out being very occasional - most noticeable when accelerating. It would otherwise cruise fine (occasional hiccups); power was good; gas mileage normal; started...
• Re: no start no click
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Wed, 25 Aug 2021 09:29:46 -0700
  If you end up purchasing a new starter I suggest you look into the model Dennis had sent us all a few months back...
• No Start Scenario, bypass tool
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 11 Mar 2015 16:20:16 -0700
  ...We were almost home from a long trip a few months ago when our new 87 van suffered the "won't start and don...
• Re: Aux Battery in GL-Sure Power Instructions Needed
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 18:09:18 -0700
  ...By adding a switch and some additional wiring you can join the two batteries together if needed, like starting if the normal starting battery...
• Re: Bubble in cooling system? '87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Wed, 24 Jul 96 00:49 CDT
  ...I start the engine, and let it run for a while, thinking >the thermostat will open up the valeve and coolant will start to...
• Misfiring Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Dec 1997 17:34:42 -0500
  ...When you start it up it runs great for about five minutes. Then when it starts to warm up it starts missing. I think...
• Re: WARM/HOT START PROBLEM
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Wed, 21 Oct 1998 21:16:24 -0400
  My '84DL has suddenly given me problems with starting when it is warm (after driving a few miles) or when the engine is a...
• Shorted battery (was FW:)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 11 Sep 2000 12:06:17 -0700
  ...Check the large wire from the battery to the starter for any breaks or loose connections. Also check the smaller wire from the starter...
• Trickling Deep Cycle and normal starting batteries
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 11:54:32 -0700
  ...For example, it's a good idea to apply equalizing pulses periodically to the starting battery, but the deep-cycle wants none of that...
• Re: Hot starting problem
  Historical mailing list - William Greenamyer
  Mon, 25 Dec 2006 10:25:37 -0500
  ...Up to this point, I had not had the hot starting problem for a long time and then this occurred. In checking the van...
• Re: Electrical fits!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 Feb 2004 20:23:20 -0500
  ...These starters can not be bench tested as the gear end of the starter is supported by a bushing in the transmission housing. Since...
• RE: Starter Woes
  Historical mailing list - Sean O'Corrain
  Wed, 25 Jun 97 13:56:47 -0500
  ...Locally (in Nebraska) the only rebuilt Bosch starters available were $215.00 so I had ours rebuilt. The starter was in pretty good shape...
• Re: starter woes
  Historical mailing list - Richard Ferguson
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 03:20:51 -0700
  ...starter dying after 5-6 hours of highway speed > travelling...usually at > a gas station refueling...various people have told > me that the starter...
• Re: Eurospec problem
  Historical mailing list - Paolo Damiani
  Wed, 13 Oct 1999 08:02:47 EDT
  ...I turn the ignition switch, hit the button for a half second and, lo and behold, it always starts. If I didn't have...
• Re: cold starting
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 29 Oct 2001 21:46:47 -0600
  ...This part keeps your engine running on a cold start until the engine warms up, then it is cut from the circuit. I would...
• Running rough, dies as temp gauge starts to register
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:52:48 -0500
  ...As soon as the temperature gauge starts to register the van starts to run rough, quickly looses power, then dies. I found that if...
• Re: COLD START PROBLEM!!!!!!!!! anyone!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 1 Aug 2005 20:08:40 -0700
  ...COLD START PROBLEM!!!!!!!!! anyone!!!!! >> >> >> >>Grrrrrrrrrrrrr...... me again...good, am gonna burn that 84... he he he... >> >> >> >>Recapitulation: >> >>84, rebuilt head job... >> >> >> >>Problem: no start...
• Upgrading second battery system
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Sat, 25 Apr 2020 22:54:16 +0000
  Hi there Vanagon Types, I am about to start my latest lockdown project, which is to upgrade from the GoWesty second battery kit in...
• Re: Vanagon cold weather problems
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Dec 1995 15:59:55 -0700
  ...Check starter bolts 2. Install ByPass solonoid 3. Do starter and solonoid check. But until then, what is the deal with jump starting a...
• Re: Why my Starter Motor Failed PICS
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:36:31 -0800
  ...Why my Starter Motor Failed PICS Now you have me feeling kinda stupid!� I had the exact same situation with my DoKa starter.� That...
• Clues to the cold start/running problem- my test
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 16:15:36 EST
  Well, I finally had some time to test my thinking about the cold start/running problem. I put my old idle control module back...
• Re: GoWesty's Gear Reduction Starter
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:36:56 -0800
  ...But TWO sequential starters failed > this way. The second failure involved the starter failing to STOP when the > start signal was removed (no problem...
• No start issue solved with great diagnostic tool found on The Samba
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Fri, 25 Apr 2014 00:00:15 -0400
  ...Soon after my van refused to start at all. The starter cranked just fine but nothing from the engine. At this point I did...
• Re: Mechanics just dont listen!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 23:40:01 -0400
  Is it possible that Mike's van does not have the differential lock? Makes a world of difference changing the starter. Dennis -----Original Message...
• Fw: Re: No start..... rebuilt engine.... over my head...
  Historical mailing list - Vince Jahn
  Wed, 27 Jul 2005 16:23:12 -0700
  ...No start..... rebuilt engine.... over my head... I'm betting on the 180 distributor/wires. Anybody want in on this action? tim in san...
• Re: electrical problem
  Historical mailing list - Mark
  Tue, 15 Jun 2010 08:44:24 -0400
  ...Today I went out to >> run >> some errands and the van wouldn't start. Cranked as usual, but no start. >> It always starts right...
• Re: So stuff even happens to me!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 3 Apr 2020 17:57:18 -0700
  ...Van wouldn’t start on return. Was a level spur and wife, son, and myself managed to push start. We then drove up onto...
• Re: Starter: it's one or another
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 09:48:53 -0500
  ...high resistance in the starter motor > > >>main current path, or weak starter battery. > > >> > > >>I am in agreement with David Beierl that fat copper cables...
• Re: Help! '87 Westy won't start...
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:00:36 -0700
  ...If that didn't do > it, trying another time or two always would. > > So, I'm thinking that there's a starter relay somewhere...
• Re: Spoke too soon... (won't idle when warm)
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Klahn
  Thu, 29 Jan 2004 21:58:48 -0600
  ...The weird thing I noticed the last couple of times, when I >> start up from a cold start, the horn honks quietly. Maybe an...
• Re: (no subject)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sun, 14 Aug 2005 05:15:34 EDT
  ...I assume they were just a kill switch for the starter. And I know it had to be actively held down for the starter...
• Re: premature battery death or just not enough use? Flat spot on starter?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 31 Oct 2005 19:58:22 -0500
  ...premature battery death or just not enough use? Flat spot on starter? Hey List: I'm starting to get a bit suspicious about my...
• Re: Cold start woes from a lurker
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 20 Sep 2000 06:43:26 EDT
  Ron; Did your FLAPS check the starter current and voltage? If the starter is binding up some (most likely) then it may not be...
• Re: Starting a bus that's been sitting for 6 mos.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Wed, 11 Aug 2004 11:39:30 -0700
  "crank the engine with the starter with the plugs out until oil pressure is achieved" My thoughts exactly. You may want to change the...
• Re: "Bump Start" stories
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Sat, 13 Jan 2001 09:13:10 -0500
  ...Re: "Bump Start" stories > On my first bus, a 66 stripped 6 volt micro bus I push started it for two months after I...
• Intermittant Start problem...
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Harris
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 21:52:37 -0800
  ...In the morning, I start it. Starts first turn of the key. Runs great and drives great. I drive somewhere (whether its driving it...
• Intermittent starting problem and temp II
  Historical mailing list - Philip Chidlaw
  Fri, 25 Feb 2005 19:10:16 -0800
  I could use some troubleshooting advice for my 87 westy over an intermittent starting problem, perhaps on where to start looking for a solution...
• Re: Cold start oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 11 May 2021 21:06:03 -0400
  ...But, I’m running the Mobile 1 15/50 and also I believe have 80 PSI at cold start. You introduced two variables so...
• Re: Propex heater or regulator
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:32:23 -0700
  ...My experience with mine is that once I've been using the heater while out on trips, it always starts first time. When I...
• Re: Stalling, gauges slowing go out, then van dies
  Historical mailing list - Josh Ziady
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 18:49:07 -0700
  ...lights come on again, van loses power and stalls. > Starts > again, idles briefly, then dies (several times) > 3. 15 minutes later: van starts up...
• Re: Dumb Question - Remote Start Switch
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 22 Jun 2014 22:00:40 -0500
  ...Tried to start - but didn't - and there-in is my problem. But I will work on it tomorrow. Thanks again. John On 6...
• Starter Power Question
  Historical mailing list - Steven Mills
  Mon, 9 Jun 2014 18:05:21 +0000
  ...The solenoid clicks with the ignition switch, but no starter crank. Pulled starter and it benched okay. Brand new battery and as I read...
• STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drexler
  Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:31:16 -0500
  ...Now just fueled up, and will start, but spits and burps, and can't get all cylinders firing on start up. Feels like a...
• Re: 85 Vanagon starts hard
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Apr 1995 09:44:29 -0300
  >On Thu, 6 Apr 95 18:51:14 CDT Chris Getschow said: >>My '85 Vanagon has trouble getting started. Here's the scenario: ><snip...
• Re: Intermittent starting problem, part II,
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mancuso
  Wed, 6 Mar 96 14:03:59 -0500
  Fred Porter wrote: >Since I have taken my 87 syncro to the dealer, the weather has warmed and >since the problem (no starting with...
• Re: Yet another EE talks batteries
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 17 Jun 2000 14:32:36 -0700
  ...I think I remember the + post of the starter battery is wired to the + post of the starter is wired to the + post of...