[...]

I got under the van and the first thing I checked was the
WR1 relay... sure enough the 15 amp fuse was fried. replaced
the fuse, but still no start.

Taking a page from Muir, with the key out of the ignition
van in neutral handbrake on, I took a screwdriver and
bridged the two large bolts on the solinoid. There was a
spark, so I was clearly getting current... but the starter
did not engage.

Time for a new Starter?

Thanks,
Chris

---- Original message ----
Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2002 09:42:53 -0500
From: 80 Westy Pokey <pokey@vanagon.org>
Subject: Wont start at all now...
To: The_Bug_Pack@yahoogroups.com, vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com,
type2@type2.com

Did I screw something up (see attached post)? I was cranking
the starter for WAY too long. I tried the van today, and it
wouldn't turn over at all... I turned the key and I just got
a click. Its not the battery... the interior lights are
bright but just to be sure I hooked it up to my running car
to no avail.

Not to prejudice your responses but I have one of those WR1
relay kits and I am wondering if I blew the fuse in it....
Has anyone replaced one of these? How do I test it?

Thanks,
Chris

---- Original message ----
Date: Sat, 16 Nov 2002 11:45:16 -0500
From: 80 Westy Pokey <pokey@vanagon.org>
Subject: Air Cooled Vanagon Won't Start in cold weather
To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com, type2@type2.com

Here in Toronto it is -4C or -10C with the wind chill, I am
not sure what that is in degrees F but trust me its cold. I
have been having this problem for a while and today it
finally gave up.

I can hear the van turning over but it doesn't "catch". If I
keep my foot on the throttle and keek the key turned to
start the engine almost, but doesn't quite, start. When it
was slightly warmer the same thing was happening but it
would eventually start.