Skip to main content
Gerry | Vanagon
Checking account...
← vanagon.com home · Continue the discussion in the forum
Subject:Re: Vanagon won't start !
From:Mark Gajewski
Date:Tue, 11 Jul 2000 10:45:34 -0400

>
> When I turn the key, the lights dim but no starter action. There is a
> click to be heard at the back. The battery is good - it was recharged
> recently.

You could try a push start to at least get it home.  If the switch and
starter motor don't solve the problem check for good ground and power leads
to the starter.  The starter needs lots of current and a broken wire or
cracked connector sometimes will give the type of symptoms you describe.

Mark