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• Re: Starter Solonoid Blues
  Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
  Wed, 13 Sep 1995 18:23:54 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Vowed to fix the problem ASAP. (Turnout out that the ground strap on the tranny was in two pieces). Bob Hufford \\ // "...in the GROOVE...
• Re: Battery venting, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 12 Jun 1998 07:01:25 -0400
  ...positive terminal of an Optima 750 yellow top - standard FLAPS 12" grounding strap to the negative of the Optima - two 8 gauge cables from...
• Re: AC/BAttery indicator lighty
  Historical mailing list - Terry Tan
  Fri, 9 Aug 1996 18:51:22 +0000 (GMT)
  ...I am going to check the connection at the starter terminal and ground straps just to make sure there are no I squared R...
• Re: Where do the Big Wires Go?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 8 Nov 2004 06:14:40 -0500
  ...or head seals, and exhaust to make it to the original ground straps. Can we say electrolysis? Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: Hesitation/Weird temp readings
  Historical mailing list - Eric Miskow
  Mon, 8 Sep 1997 16:53:09 -0400
  ...Tried many things, air boxes, various sensors, grounding straps ect, ect, ect. I changed out a thermostat sensor (one going to the ECU) and...
• Fuse box manipulation
  Historical mailing list - Allison Goodwin
  Tue, 1 Oct 2002 16:28:41 -0700
  ...are fuse box savvy have any cautions, insights, or tips besides ground strap disconnections in advance of the work? Thanks in advance. Al 1987...
• Re: Removing the battery from a 91 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:31:00 -0800
  ...Usually the left side cable is in the way, but sometimes the ground cable is. It does come out, just as it went in...
• Re: stupid, ignorant question
  Historical mailing list - Gregory M Daughtry
  Mon, 24 Feb 97 10:57:00 PST
  ...First, check your ground strap connection at the transmission, not the ground post on your battery. Remove, clean and reconnect. Now, if you disconnect...
• Re: Where's the other end of my broken ground strap?
  Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
  Sun, 9 Apr 2017 13:33:42 -0400
  Thank you David, DeanB Linda and Dennis! I replaced the starter and the van starts nicely now. The advice for diagnosing / isolating the problem...
• RE: 77 Bus, gas tank removal or cleaning?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Jul 1996 06:26:54 -0400
  ...cover there are two straps holding the tank, remove 13 mm nuts (from below) remove the sending unit and ground wires (from top center...
• Re: hot start relay didn't work - now what?
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Thu, 23 Jul 1998 13:46:09 -0700
  ...for the starter, but John don't forget to remove the ground strap on the battery, unless you like Kramer's hair style. Marcus...
• Re: Starter
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 20 Mar 2011 07:07:14 -0700
  ...Check the ground strap from the front of the transmission to the chassis. I have brought many of a "bad" starter back to life...
• Re: Cold start 3 cylinder stalling and bucking idle insanity!!!
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 4 Feb 2005 14:55:29 -0500
  ...we have an '84, which has a zillion individual wires from the ecu that are grounded next to the braided strap you are working...
• Re: Starter: it's one or another
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 03:19:55 -0700
  ...Like you, I've got all new >wiring and cleaned connections re; ground straps etc. Last thing I can >figger is either battery or...
• Re: Dealer Repair disaster-L..A. Mechanics
  Historical mailing list - Mark G
  Fri, 2 May 2003 12:50:02 -0400
  ...One is right around the corner, but I stopped going there after I asked them to replace the ground straps and do an oil...
• Re: Do Westfalia's Hate the Cold?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 10 Apr 2003 20:00:46 -0400
  Back to that "Ole ground problem" .... You might also try removing and cleaning where the battery ground strap connects to the body .... as well...
• Re: Digitool reading and t-shooting (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Mon, 4 Jan 1999 19:24:46 -0600
  ...I recently removed the ground strap to the left head and cleaned and replaced during a real bad fit episode. > What's up? >Nat...
• Need quick answer on grounding problem
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Fri, 3 Oct 2003 13:33:31 -0400
  ...a few ground connections. Did those on the engine. OK But when I tried to unscrew the screw holding the strap from the engine...
• Re: Vanagon Snydrome?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Hertzog
  Sat, 5 Aug 2017 01:30:54 -0400
  ...Ugh! So grounding is an issue with performance. Check the main ground strap from the engine. Stuart >Hi Bernie, > >I did have some issues...
• Re: Batt is 100% - no crank/starter doesn't turn
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Jenkins
  Wed, 16 Mar 2005 15:38:47 -0500
  ...wire is used.Maybe just a grounding problem.Corrosion is an issue on the wires and grounding straps.Wiggle each terminal on the battery...
• Re: HELP! Loss of Voltage.. Am I thinking right?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 11:37:10 EDT
  ...Also check the ground strap that connects the tranny to the chassis (located at nose of tranny) as I believe that this one is...
• Re: Subject: Starter Help!
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Plichta
  Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:35:28 -0500
  ...You can have all the 12 volt you need, > >but without a good path to ground it's useless. > >The ground strap to the...
• Re: Strange Idle
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Wed, 10 Dec 2003 16:22:28 EST
  ...Espicially the ground straps that are on the top driver's side of the engine which are prone to a bad connection and troubles...
• fuel pump relay problem still?!!!
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Thomas
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 16:30:24 EST
  ...6) I checked the large grounding strap =2 ohms. 7) I disconnected one by one the afm, temp mod, throttle sens, p/s sens...
• Re: vanagon syndrome week Thanks, and the winning answer
  Historical mailing list - Adrian
  Fri, 10 Jun 2005 14:39:51 -0600
  ...else? In my 74 there are a few grounding straps, where are the grounding straps on my 87 2.1. I am going to...
• Re: Short Question
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 11 May 2010 17:18:57 -0700
  ...Now disconnect the ground strap on the aux battery. The radio should go off. I suggest this simple test because when I rewired all...
• Re: ? 094 Tranny or Spark Gap X-mitter ?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 2 Nov 2001 01:14:29 EST
  ...I guess it is about time to climb under the thing and check the ground bonding straps. I am starting to wonder if the...
• Re: is this a ground point?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:31:55 -0800
  hi, remember removing the stock original braided ground strapfrom one of those threaded holes on the left side of the engine compartment ? those can...
• Re: no start
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Dec 1995 00:01:19 -0500
  ...I cleaned them (2 terminals with 5 wires just under the ignition coil, a ground strap to left cylinder head also from under the...
• Re: turn key, wait for turn-over
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 6 Apr 2007 19:39:01 -0400
  ...You could even try adding a ground strap from the lower starter bolt to the frame but I didn't have to. I've...
• Re: Removing and Replacing Battery
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 11:37:47 -0700
  ...I should remove negative/ ground first > but thanks for reminder. I think my dad had a battery removal strap > but no idea what happened...
• Re: anyone have any comments on shipping an auto trans?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 13 Jan 2004 18:17:42 -0600
  ...to ship it? Ups Ground would probably not be so > good as far as price. > It will be strapped to a palette. > Anyone done...
• Re: Weak Starting
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 24 Feb 2005 15:10:43 -0500
  ...The ground strap is easy enough to replace as it right there in the battery compartment. The positive cable, however is a bit more...
• Re: Ignition Switches and Hot Start Relay and Starter Motors (long)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 8 Sep 2016 18:43:35 +0000
  I went ahead and investigated the connections at the braided copper ground strap that goes from the Subie engine to the driver's side...
• Re: Rough running when Hot
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 6 Jan 1997 15:49:46 -0700
  ...The dealer = working on my car finally added a ground strap to the right side of the = engine, and the problem disappeared. This was...
• Re: syncro spring removal without using spring compressor
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 19 Mar 2014 10:41:56 -0700
  ...van got real squirrely since it's not leveraging against the ground on the other side. I can see how this can work if...
• Re: Starter hesitation
  Historical mailing list - dneu
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 22:35:33 -0700
  ...original one better), and cleaned the ground connections at the battery, battery box and the tranny strap. It still needs to be brought up...
• Re: Heat, vapor lock, won't start?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:12:18 -0700
  ...It was suggested > that a separate ground strap be installed between the AFM and the body, or > perhaps it was the engine block (which...
• Re: starting problem (#2005-1009)]
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 12 Dec 2005 16:26:25 -0500
  ...When I cleaned up the connectors and replaced the ground strap from the transmission mount to the body, my hesitation, when trying to operate...
• Re: Starter Solenoid?
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Tue, 6 May 2003 12:17:42 -0400
  Hey Mike, We're talking about the same one, right? The thick copper grounding cable thats, oh, about 8 inches long - connecting the auto...
• Re: The Waveform is Different. Was: Extra Grounds on 1.9l
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 10:49:24 -0700
  ...The actual resistance across the > block from connector to connector (or to the ground strap) can range from a > few tenths of an ohm...
• Re: recap (still not fixed) Re: Update (not fixed...) Re: FIXED? (and, advice needed...) (was: Re: low voltage, starter running intermittently, but alternator is okay?)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 2 Feb 2006 15:13:20 -0800
  ...No dice. >>> >>> >>> -Wes >>> >>> Roger Sisler wrote: >>> >>>> ground straps, ignition switch plug,then take your new starter to an >>>> advance auto parts store and have...
• Re: Speedometer cable
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 18 Apr 97 18:01:05 CDT
  ...speedometer cable, removeing/installing work sequence *removing - disconnect battery ground strap - disconntect speedometer cable <from the speedometer, i guess> - remove spare tire - disconnect speedometer...
• Jump out the starter solonoid to eliminate the ignition circuit...
  Historical mailing list - Jonc
  Tue, 22 Aug 2000 21:42:44 -0400
  ...the ground circuit is even worse because it is a cobble of connections... check the ground strap at the transmission closely... take it off...
• Re: Best 4 spd Syncro starter replace solution?
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Mon, 21 Mar 2005 11:47:10 -0800
  ...Dremel tool fixed it quickly and much larger area and higher pressure made much better ground connection.In fact i got 2 ground straps...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer Checking engine grounding1
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 14 Nov 2015 09:31:29 -0500
  ...They also replaced the engine ground > strap and he recommended that I run a 6 ga wire from each head to the > case, and...
• Re: Stupic Ignorant Question
  Historical mailing list - Richard Schmittdiel
  Tue, 25 Feb 1997 17:03:49 -0800
  ...Place the lamp in series with the lead to be checked ie battery ground strap and see if the lamp glows or illuminates when...
• Re: SURE POWER 1315
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:09:31 -0500
  ...The ground is grounded there and the hot goes to a large >terminal post. The connection to the starting battery (attached to the >1315...
• fuel pump relay problems?!!!
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Thomas
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 16:51:31 EST
  ...6) I checked the large grounding strap =2 ohms. 7) I disconnected one by one the afm, temp mod, throttle sens, p/s sens...
• Re: Battery cable question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 28 Dec 2008 22:04:36 -0500
  ...cleaning the male spade connector on the solenoid, and cleaned the ground strap connectors as well as the connection points at the frame and...
• Re: Fuel tank remove / replace
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 22:48:54 -0400
  ...don't need to :-) , put a jack under tank, remove strap screw, remove strap, lower tank, now you will see that the bypass tupe...
• Re: Surepower 1315, auxiliary fuse block, Progressive Dynamics charger, and Vitrifrigo installation questions
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 6 May 2009 17:47:12 -0700
  ...going only to the aux battery, I'll probably pull the ground strap on the starting battery or add a switch on that wire.
• AFM Wear?
  Historical mailing list - KBatzler
  Sun, 6 Dec 1998 08:27:27 -0800
  I was wondering....I installed the famous capacitor (22mfd)and ground strap at the AFM to cure the "acceleration hesitation" problem that I've...
• Re: Battery Compartment ground cable; Was: Dead (almost) in the garage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Aug 2011 12:50:54 -0400
  ...Removed the battery (with considerable difficulty) and found the bolt that fastens the lower end of the ground strap loose. The thing is it...
• Re: rebuilding starter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 10 Feb 2008 19:20:56 -0800
  ...But what about the ground strap that goes from the solenoid to the starter. I think mine is in pretty bad shape. From what...
• Re: intermittent running rich issue
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Tue, 6 Dec 2016 09:45:05 -0800
  ...a couple of grounds in the engine compartment to the engine case, one from the distributor as well as a strap from the wiring...
• '56 Bus Electrical Problem
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Mon, 4 Mar 1996 20:11:28 -0800 (PST)
  ...Ya see, I don't have a ground strap - I have a solid tranny mount. I think that was the problem, we'll see...
• Re: The dreaded AFM adjustment screw
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:16:42 -0800
  ...ground strap is on the LEFT side of the engine (driver's side in the US) ;) Jon On Thu, 15 Feb 2007, jon wrote...
• Re: is this a ground point?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 19 Nov 2012 13:48:23 -0800
  ...scott www.turbovans.com On 11/19/2012 12:50 PM, Mike South wrote: > Where did that ground strap lead to? I think I...
• Charging system update
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Thu, 20 Aug 1998 16:22:54 PDT
  ...While I had the battery out I took the opportunity to clean up the ground strap's connection to the frame. I did the...