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• Start-Solenoid-fix
  Historical mailing list - Noel Cookson
  Thu, 1 May 2003 09:28:23 -0500
  ...http://gerry.vanagon.com/files/technical/how-to/starter-solenoid-fix.txt This kit calls for using a "generic Ford truck solenoid". The solenoid...
• Continuous Duty Solenoid vs Starter Solenoid; Visual Difference?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 20 Oct 2015 15:55:45 -0700
  ...Without taking it apart, how does one visually tell the difference between a continuous duty solenoid and an external starter solenoid? Measure Amp draw...
• Sticking Starter Solenoid?
  Historical mailing list - Karen Olson
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 22:34:52 -0500
  ...If my solenoid is sticking when hot, will a new solenoid fix this? Is a sticking solenoid a sign of eminent solenoid total failure...
• Re: Continuous Duty Solenoid vs Starter Solenoid; Visual Difference?
  Historical mailing list - sailingfc dslextreme.com
  Tue, 20 Oct 2015 19:44:32 -0400
  ...Continuous Duty Solenoid vs Starter Solenoid; Visual Difference? Hi all. Without taking it apart, how does one visually tell the difference between a continuous...
• starter solenoid heads south
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 17 May 2002 09:14:37 -0700
  ...I look at the solenoid as much as a fuse as a switch. If you have a used solenoid by all means give it...
• Re: starter solenoid heads south
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 17 May 2002 08:42:05 -0700
  Gary, the starter came with the solenoid attached. I hope to god I can just replace the solenoid. I bench tested it again this...
• Re: Start-Solenoid-fix
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 1 May 2003 10:45:33 -0400
  On Thu, 1 May 2003, Noel Cookson wrote: > This kit calls for using a "generic Ford truck solenoid". The solenoid > is placed ahead of...
• Re: Can I buy just a solenoid?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 22:12:41 -0600
  The last bad solenoid on a Vanagon that failed on me was about 1995, I removed the solenoid and cleaned it to get eight...
• starter / solenoid
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Oct 1995 16:51:39 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Will lack of gound braid stop function of solenoid / starter ? 2. What was missing from between the two brass spades on solenoid I____I...
• Re: Start-Solenoid-fix
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 1 May 2003 07:52:25 -0700
  ...The solenoid > is placed ahead of the starter solenoid and is presumably able to > operate in low voltage conditions. > > Before I put the new...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - HLPinc
  96-03-04 15:10:21 EST
  Thom-- Read the Bob Hoover sermon on Solenoids ( The by-pass solenoid trick). It says to use a headlight relay instead of the solenoid...
• Re: Start-Solenoid-fix
  Historical mailing list - Noel Cookson
  Thu, 1 May 2003 09:51:46 -0500
  ...Start-Solenoid-fix On Thu, 1 May 2003, Noel Cookson wrote: > This kit calls for using a "generic Ford truck solenoid". The solenoid > is...
• Re: Continuous Duty Solenoid vs Starter Solenoid; Visual Difference?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 20 Oct 2015 19:21:03 -0700
  ...http://www.diagnosticnews.com/starter-solenoids-and-continuous-duty-solenoids/ This is for car stereo stuff but http://www.bcae1.com/battiso.htm Reading...
• Re: starters and solenoids
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Fri, 6 Jul 2001 17:16:17 -0400
  Walter, I've had several vw's that had solenoid problems and on the last one I determined the outter coil in the solenoid...
• starters and solenoids
  Historical mailing list - walter bahm
  Fri, 6 Jul 2001 01:20:27 -0700
  Some time ago mention was made of replacing the solenoid of the vanagon start using a Ford solenoid ($7 item i believe). recently became...
• Re: Continuous Duty Solenoid vs Starter Solenoid; Visual Difference?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 20 Oct 2015 16:36:01 -0700
  Starters draw at least 250 amps, and the starter solenoid also engages the gear. That "ignition" solenoid is rated at 80 amps, suitable for...
• Auxillary Solenoid going Bad?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 20:39:11 -0500
  ...Since I shot aluminum pop rivets to a frame bracket above the starter to mount the solenoid, does the solenoid rely on this mounting...
• Re: Can I buy just a solenoid?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 23:00:53 -0500
  ...Sometimes both in the same day. - The Ford solenoid draws almost as much current as the solenoid on the starter, defeating part of the...
• Re: starter solenoid heads south
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 17 May 2002 10:43:50 -0700
  Gary, maybe you are right, but I am guessing its the solenoid only. Couple of reasons. 1. the starter itself as designed is pretty...
• Re: [T2] Wont start update
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sat, 23 Nov 2002 12:59:26 -0500
  ...The starter will never engage the flywheel unless you energize the solenoid. The solenoid moves the starter drive out to the ring gear before...
• Re: Starter solenoid: R&R?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 4 Jul 2011 10:32:25 -0700
  There are two areas of the Bosch solenoid that become problem-prone with age. 1. Piston that activates the Bendix Drive. These are lubed...
• Re: Starter Solenoid?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 3 May 2003 22:28:07 -0400
  ...Check the voltage to the solenoid coil at the solenoid. If 10 volt or better, the wiring is not a problem. A rrelay can...
• Re: Electrical puzzle
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 16 Jun 2018 19:49:16 -0400
  > > If the Solenoid Resists Intended Movement does that Initial Draw > Increase[?] > I reckon it would, because the core would be only partially inserted. Solenoids...
• Re: Aux solenoid/hot start fix article
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Wed, 20 Nov 96 12:15:39 EST
  Jack, Excellent procedure but what you want instead of a Ford truck solenoid is a headlight or horn relay. Read Bob's sermon on...
• Re: Can I buy just a solenoid?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 26 Jan 2004 09:11:04 -0500
  On Sun, 25 Jan 2004, Stan Wilder wrote: > The last bad solenoid on a Vanagon that failed on me was about 1995, I > removed...
• starter solenoid heads south
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 17 May 2002 08:21:38 -0700
  Alistair, I have yet to replace the starter but I thought in these times you get the solenoid with the starter. Has anyone bought...
• Solenoid Sermon
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Wed, 20 Nov 96 18:20:31 EST
  Hey all, Sorry to continue this thread, but I found Bob's sermon on solenoids so I thought I'd post it. I'll...
• Re: starter turns except when the battery is disconnected but does not turn engine-solenoid problem?
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:06:45 -0500
  ...I guess what I was looking for was a good reason not to replace the solenoid. I wanted a bit of feedback before buying...
• Solenoid-operated manual shifter?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 11 Dec 2003 22:23:42 +1300
  ...Transverse solenoid(s) to rotate the shaft to change lateral planes ie among the 1-2, 3-4, 5-R planes. Longitudinal (axial) solenoid...
• Re: Starter solenoid: R&R?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 5 Jul 2011 00:31:19 -0400
  Replacing only the solenoid in the long run is false economy. The whole set up is suspect. A new OEM solenoid will often cast...
• Re: Start-Solenoid-fix
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Fri, 2 May 2003 19:21:34 -0400
  Noel, I installed a secondard solenoid to compensate for my low voltage at the starter solenoid. It did work for about 1.5 years...
• Re: 84 Starter/Auto Trans problem?
  Historical mailing list - george gibbons
  Tue, 2 Dec 1997 18:05:39 -0500
  ...Install a relay on the starter solenoid. disconnect wire on the solenoid and connect to terminal 86 of a bosch relay no 85 to...
• Re: Balky starter
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Jan 1996 12:03:09 -0500
  ...Thoughts? TIA, Tim > > Problem might be weak solenoid or resistance in solenoid circuit from ignition switch. Check voltage at solenoid when ignition switch in...
• Re: Starter solenoid current
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:38:40 -0500
  ...Starter, starter solenoid, fuel pump and injectors and some other stuff, ignition coil, etc. The solenoid usually pulls ~9 amps measured but you will...
• Re: Help -Stranded &amp; need advice...
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sun, 26 Sep 1999 12:06:13 EDT
  ...The solenoid can be activated "remotely" by removing the wire from the terminal on the solenoid and attaching a long (10')12-18 ga...
• Re: Can I buy just a solenoid?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 26 Jan 2004 10:56:07 -0800
  ...Can I buy just a solenoid? > Did anyone answer the original poster's question??? Can you buy just the > solenoid? > > //Jack
• solenoid trouble?
  Historical mailing list - Linda J. Bartnik
  06 Mar 96 18:20:07 EST
  ...Get under car and smack solenoid with a big wrench -- starts right up like a champ. While looking at solenoid, I noticed that it...
• Re: starter solenoid buzzing and overehating?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 29 Jan 2003 07:46:53 EST
  ...Can the solenoid be easily removed from the starter for testing, without removing the starter NO > 2. Is the solenoid available as a spare...
• Re: Starter Solonoid Blues
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Wed, 13 Sep 1995 11:01:31 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Short directly across the terminals for the live wire and the solenoid: nothing? Then it's the solenoid. Replace it. Oh, you'll want...
• WTB a starter solenoid -87 AutoTrans
  Historical mailing list - Keith Olsen
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 14:12:26 EST
  Yes my starter has been giving me trouble but my mechanic friend seems to think that the starter part is fine but the solenoid...
• Re: Electrical puzzle
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 16 Jun 2018 12:12:07 -0400
  ...That's why VAG used a 6.0 mm^2 (fat 10-ga) wire to run from the panel back to the solenoid. That...
• Re: starter solenoid heads south
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 17 May 2002 12:04:32 -0400
  Yes the rebuilt starters that we sell are Bosch and come completely assembled with the solenoid. This is the nicer way to go in...
• Re: starter solenoid heads south
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 17 May 2002 13:30:55 -0700
  ...starter solenoid heads south > > Yes the rebuilt starters that we sell are Bosch and come completely > assembled with the solenoid. This is the nicer...
• Re: starter woe...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 18:40:16 -0500
  ...If so, all that's needed is to remove the starter & > solenoid, separate the solenoid from the starter, and clean the shaft. I > wrote...
• Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:41:08 -0700
  Yep, if triggered only when the engine is running then the draw of the solenoid coil is of no major concern. Some people try...
• Auxillary Solenoid going Bad? Problemo fix!
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 13 Oct 2001 20:20:33 -0500
  ...Auxillary Solenoid going Bad? > Max Wellhouse wrote: > > > Listees: I'm having trouble with occasional(at this point) malfunction of > > my auxillary solenoid kit I...
• Re: Vanagon DEAD- Starter relay- Manually Jump??? Help!
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Mon, 24 Jan 2000 16:56:06 -0700
  ...If you have juice to the solenoid wire then your solenoid is > bad. You could try jumping the solenoid terminal to the starter power...
• Starter Solenoid?
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Sat, 3 May 2003 09:42:05 -0400
  ...Are you guys saying it is not a starter issue, but rather a current problem to the solenoid? Before I replace the starter, I...
• 86 Syncro - Differential Lock
  Historical mailing list - Hovey, Wendell H.
  Tue, 29 Feb 2000 15:16:14 -0700
  In the time my 86 Vanagon Syncro has been out of commission - notorious 3-4 gear fracture - the differential lock vacuum solenoid became misplaced...
• Re: starter solenoid buzzing and overehating?
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Wed, 29 Jan 2003 11:28:39 -0800
  ...Is the solenoid available as a spare part or > only installed on a > starter? >> > > I never needed one for a Bosch starter, but > solenoids...
• Re: St. Muir Solenoid Trick (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Tue, 18 Apr 1995 07:29:37 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Muir Solenoid Trick Thom F. sez... >I don't _have_ a trans strap I bet you do, unless it's corroded away, your tranny...
• Re: Starter solenoid current
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 14 Jan 2009 06:27:42 -0600
  ...Starter, > starter solenoid, fuel pump and injectors and some other stuff, ignition > coil, etc. The solenoid usually pulls ~9 amps measured but you will...
• 85 VANAGON starters
  Historical mailing list - Larry Stichweh
  Mon, 18 Aug 1997 21:27:17 -0500
  I am getting warning signals from my starter/solenoid. Sometimes (not always)the starter engages but cannot turn over the engine for a second...
• Re: Aux solenoid/hot start fix article
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Wed, 20 Nov 1996 13:16:36 -0600 (MDT)
  Hey Sean, On Wed, 20 Nov 1996, Sean Bartnik wrote: > Jack, > Excellent procedure but what you want instead of a Ford truck solenoid > is...
• Re: Auxillary Solenoid going Bad?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 13 Oct 2001 13:00:34 -0500
  ...Since I shot aluminum pop rivets to a frame bracket above the starter to > mount the solenoid, does the solenoid rely on this mounting...
• Re: Syncro sporadic starting
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 26 Jan 2004 19:49:24 -0600
  ...How do you clean and relube a starter solenoid? The starter is > about six months old. If cleaning the solenoid doesn't fix my...
• Re: 85 VANAGON starters (lo
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Wed, 20 Aug 1997 11:24:00 -0600
  ...The second terminal on the solenoid is hot when the solenoid is activated, it's a look at what voltage is being applied to...
• Where does starter solenoid wiring go?
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Sun, 16 Oct 2005 10:36:40 -0500
  On a 84, where does the wire that connects to the solenoid connect to? I assume it must go through the ignition switch. Does...
• Starter solenoid?
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Estevez
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 09:48:11 -0400
  Does anybody know if it is possible to purchase a solenoid seperate from the starter for the 85 Vanagon? -T
• Re: Can I buy just a solenoid?
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Mon, 26 Jan 2004 09:08:43 -0800
  Did anyone answer the original poster's question??? Can you buy just the solenoid? //Jack