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• Van hesitates--where to start troubleshooting?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Thu, 12 Oct 2000 21:50:09 -0500
  I have a 90 Vanagon Multivan 2.1L just returned from camping a week ago and the van ran fine except I did start...
• Re: 1.9 wbx Won't run now it's colder
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Mon, 3 Nov 2003 22:41:59 -0500
  ...Now it was hard starting but did start only to > die after about 10 seconds. Did this a couple of times and I gave...
• Re: Kill Switch Delay - any electronics experts?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Aug 2005 20:49:22 -0400
  ...Normal starting procedure would be: start car, push button. engine runs until you switch ignition off. Thief's procedure: start car, engine runs for...
• Still weird quitting problem
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 11 Dec 2006 13:15:45 -0600
  I appreciate all the help I got a week or so ago when my 90 wouldn't start, then finally started but the engine...
• Idle Problem 1987 2.1 Van Automatic
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Clayman
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 12:06:29 -0500
  ...No starting problems through. Van does not stall. Any votes about where to start. I bought Probst's Bocsch FI book and he recommends...
• Re: 85 won't start
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Mon, 9 May 2022 15:31:06 -0400
  ...The voltage while turning the starter might not be enough to power the ignition system. I've had that happen on my '86. It...
• Re: Electrical puzzle
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 14 Jun 2018 18:43:05 -0400
  He added a hard-start relay which interrupted a signal ground in the warning module that normally grounds through the starter solenoid. Fix is...
• Starting circuits in '84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Bartolini
  Sat, 18 Aug 2012 16:19:36 -0400
  ...get anything now, not even a click when I engage the starting circuit. David Bartolini BMS www.Yourpc.com 336-385-6616 A Microsoft...
• Re: trouble installing new starter bushing
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 12 May 2012 19:05:26 -0700
  ...Re: [VANAGON] trouble installing new starter bushing > She's running really well now and finally has a name: Phoenix. > John
• Re: gas :( - Health care. - Pmail me privately.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 19 May 2012 12:50:21 -0400
  At 12:34 PM 5/19/2012, Courtney Hook wrote: >Rob, I overstepped it here, and shouldn't have started this. Pmail me, as...
• Re: Mega-fuse? (between batteries)
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 11 Dec 2010 17:03:06 -0700
  BTW, like most cars, the Vanagon has no "main fuse" between the main starting battery and the starter. The heavy cable is routed fairly...
• 85gl gas leak near starter
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:44:58 -0800
  Question fuel leak near starter Firebomb, i have been storing the Van for about 9 months inside garage Looking at the bently it seems...
• Tips for syncro Starter installation???
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Wed, 26 May 1999 11:21:55 -0700
  ANybody out there have any tips for the syncro starter install? For instance: Do I really need to remove the axle/CV? How do...
• 1989 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Rebecca Finegan
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 18:20:04 EDT
  ...Tested the starter and the selonoid. Seems to be the selonoid, but don't want to replace it if it's the starter. Has...
• Cold start feedback
  Historical mailing list - Don & Sue Welch
  Tue, 22 Aug 2000 05:41:24 -0700
  Thank you all for the feedback concerning my cold start problem. I am scheduling an apt. to have the fuel pressure checked... and the...
• Re: Starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 14:17:38 -0500
  ...below this, do not pull the handle out until after it starts! I guess I didn't read it correctly. You learn something everyday...
• WANTED: Starter.......part # SR401X......86-91 2.1L w/ manual tr ans
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 17:52:16 -0500
  Anybody got a good used starter for a 86-91 w/ a manual tranny....Bosch part # is SR401X I have good used SR19X (1...
• Don't forget Buses by the Buoy starts tonight!
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Fri, 13 Sep 2002 16:19:55 -0400
  ...The more the merrier! Still trying to decide whether to bring the van with the starter that doesn't work sometimes, or the one...
• Re: Bosch part no for Vanagon diesel starter
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 21:32:31 -0700
  Gilles H Turmel wrote: > > Hi, > I'm looking for the Bosch part number for the Vanagon diesel starter. > Best regards. Mine says "0 001...
• tiico starter flywheel.
  Historical mailing list - Ki
  Sat, 23 Aug 2003 11:19:00 -0700
  anyone know if the flywheel for the starter on a tiico engine is the original vanangon one or is it part of the tiico...
• Re: Ran regular, then rough,now no start
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Sun, 11 Jul 2004 17:11:15 -0700
  Start with the basics, fuel,fire,air. Then check that they are in the proper sequence. Has to be something simple, like clogged filter...
• need a pic of the starter/solenoid wires
  Historical mailing list - Gina
  Thu, 1 Jul 2004 19:00:05 -0400
  ...I would appreciate it if someone has/could scan a diagram or pic of the starter and solenoid showing the wiring. I found a...
• starter access
  Historical mailing list - Mike Stainbrook
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 15:48:26 -0500
  Hi all- was just wondering,has anyone ever tried putting in an access hatch to get to the ##%@# starter connections?-is what i had...
• Re: This GoWesty is really starting to annoy me....
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:37:11 -0400
  >> I knew better than to get involved in this topic. :) << I should have known better than to start it. I'm switching it over...
• Fridge won't start ...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:21:56 -0800
  ...It won't start on the 120V and not on the propane either. I had it hooked up to the 120V overnight and nothing...
• Re: Intermittent starting
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:03:38 -0500
  At 07:48 PM 1/28/2009, Mike Miller wrote: >Put in the new pump and it doesn't start, just grinds. Does the...
• Re: Funky temp gauge - update
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 8 Jun 2015 00:48:56 -0400
  ...Not long after the temp needle began to peg immediately at startup. Too far away now to know what "immediately at startup" means. As...
• Re: Weird Tiico starting problem -- please Help!
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sun, 14 Nov 2004 03:45:45 +0000
  ...Weird Tiico starting problem -- please Help! > >>Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2004 13:27:45 -0500 > >> > >>Hi Oliver, > >> > >>12.3V at the starter should be...
• Re: 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 2 Mar 2013 21:39:13 -0800
  ...The current one has high tech features including a remote "key" and a start button, rather than a regular ignition lock and switch. If...
• Re: 85 Vanagon Morning Starting Issues...
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 5 Aug 2016 07:35:58 -0400
  Worn spark plugs with a gap that is way too large can cause very hard starting with normal running once warmed up. Lots of...
• BLESS THE LIST (was:no start but jump start)
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Clay
  Thu, 24 Feb 2000 15:59:33 EST
  ...My '90 Westie didn't want to start......so I brought it to the gourus (?) of the list. It just died on me after...
• Camping in cold & battery
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 08:06:10 -0800
  Steve, Several suggestion, 1) bad ground strap or battery connection 2) old battery 3) old starter 4) alternator Since your alternator light did not...
• Re: Anyone have a spare automatic starter?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 4 Oct 2011 20:10:04 -0500
  ...It needs a starter. I obviously have no interest in buying a > >> rebuilt one for this project, as it may end up being a...
• PS pump switch, engine compartment wiring harness, ECU, starter
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 9 Feb 2016 22:03:16 -0600
  ...A little while back driving down the road the starter suddenly engaged. Stalled the engine. Clutched it, but could not turn off the starter...
• Re: (another) Van Dies, Refuses to start in extreme hot weather.. (very long)
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Rafferty
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 19:13:11 -0700
  ...Monday, July 15, 2002 2:13 PM Subject: (another) Van Dies, Refuses to start in extreme hot weather.. (very long) > had it do this...
• Re: won't start
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 11 Nov 2012 16:30:20 -0800
  ...But, I'm asking first, where to start. Switch on the clutch pedal, ignition switch, wire to the starter? The thing ran fine all...
• Re: Short Question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 11 May 2010 19:03:21 -0500
  ...This sever drop started this morning at startup. Thanks to you David. > > > Yours, > David > > >
• Re: Ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 18 Oct 2014 03:26:21 -0400
  ...50 - output to starter solenoid, on in start position. X - output to load reduction relay and headlights, on in run position. P - not used...
• Re: Ignition Switch Question
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 7 Jul 2014 11:24:02 -0700
  ...on (15) to engage and turn starter (50), power is constantly supplied to the 15 buss. I imagine this wouldn't be hard to...
• RE: cool running = poor mpg
  Historical mailing list - Stephen T. KIRBY 610-454-3941
  Tue, 29 Apr 1997 13:25:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...The condensation on cold surfaces is the reason that a cold start requires a closed choke(carbs) or operation of the cold start injector...
• Smells like gas, need diagnosis
  Historical mailing list - Rian Mullins
  Sat, 6 Feb 1999 10:10:36 -0600
  ...Also, I have had a chronic blinking red thermostat for the past few years, which starts blinking immediately upon starting the car; I've...
• Re: FW: URGENT: Stranded in Remote Area with disabled wife - please h elp!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 08:30:33 -0400
  ...Crawl under van and short the starter terminals. > but do make sure that everything is in " neutral position The latter cannot be overemphasized. As...
• a/t problem
  Historical mailing list - Hee Sul
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 17:32:50 -0700
  ...I roll backwards out of my driveway and start the engine. As soon as the engine starts, the van stops rolling. When I put...
• Hi-torque starter installation
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Sun, 19 Mar 2006 21:00:07 +0000
  I'm installing a GoWesty IMI starter, I'm not sure about the wiring. Idiotic for sure, but what can I do.. There's...
• Re: Where does starter solenoid wiring go?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 16 Oct 2005 10:43:34 -0600
  ...Does anyone know off hand > which one it is and where it is routed? I have a very flakey starting > problem. > Either my starter...
• Re: Where does starter solenoid wiring go?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
  Sun, 16 Oct 2005 20:10:29 -0400
  ...Does anyone know off hand > which one it is and where it is routed? I have a very flakey starting > problem. > Either my starter...
• Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Thu, 6 Dec 2007 10:38:23 -0700
  ...You > just = > push > on the bottom of a solenoid device that's in the battery cable, not > on = > the > starter, and the starter energizes...
• Re: '84 1.9L 2-WD -- cold start problems still the same after new O2-sensor, new Temp II sensor, and new plugs
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Wed, 22 Jun 2011 04:39:55 -0400
  ...Re: '84 1.9L 2-WD -- cold start problems still the same after new > O2-sensor, new Temp II sensor, and new plugs > > > > really...
• Re: What Oil to Use on Startup?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 28 Jul 2013 03:42:24 -0700
  ...What Oil to Use on Startup? | |Howdy, I'm preparing for starting up, hopefully, my new to me |motor. According to the seller it...
• 1988 Vanagon won't start
  Historical mailing list - Don
  Mon, 1 Mar 2010 22:26:21 -0700
  ...1988 Vanagon won't start > > A friend's 1988 Vanagon died while driving down the freeway, just > quit. > He had it towed home, and...
• Re: Battery Drain
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Oct 94 17:50:57 ADT
  ...When my battery got old/weak and I didn't drive for a week or so I had starting problems. I was told the...
• Re: Starting From Engine Bay
  Historical mailing list
  05 Dec 96 10:04:57 PST
  Eric is correct that a danger is there that the bus might be in gear when remotely started. The only time I EVER leave...
• Re: Diesel question, reply
  Historical mailing list - Berry
  Sat, 27 Jun 1998 07:15:08 -0500
  Michael, actually the cold start cable was left off when the new pump was installed because it had to be ordered from the dealer...
• solenoid & starter
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Wed, 18 Mar 1998 20:18:48 -0500
  ...still no start. I also tried the stuck starter trick of 3rd gear and pushing her backwards. So...what's the easiest way to...
• Re: Generic or VW O2 sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Spurgin
  Sat, 5 Apr 2003 10:58:56 -0600
  ...This is not the cause of your starting problem. >Start with the basics. > > Eric 86-VW4x4 > vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro > Pittsburgh, PA...
• Re: Differences between 81 and 82 Air Cooled?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Tue, 7 Nov 2006 13:44:25 -0800
  To start your car, there will be two nuts on the back of the starter solinoid. One has the thick positive cable on it...
• RE: Balls O' Fire (or Smoke curls to the left)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Crawford
  Fri, 24 May 1996 19:44:47 -0700
  ...While removing the deck plate (engine cover? what is that thing called anyways?) the starter started turning and started the engine. Removing the deck...
• Re: Hard start, rough idle, stalling - FIXED
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 17:36:55 -0800
  ...Hard start, rough idle, stalling - FIXED At least for now, thanks list! I replaced the temp II and after the first time starting it...
• Re: Vanagon Starter relay kit
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 9 Dec 2015 06:56:22 -0800
  ...I've worked on 100's of Vanagons over = > the years and have never needed, or even contemplated installing a = > starter relay. > > - Got good...
• Re: VANAGON FOR SALE? HELP Diagnosis needed STAT!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen T. KIRBY 610-454-3941
  Wed, 30 Apr 1997 07:43:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Then install a universal starter solenoid in the area so that it routes power from the main battery positive on the starter to the...