In a message dated 12/29/2002 11:09:43 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

> Can I just take the solenoid out and clean it? Or is this just the
> beginning of starter failure? battery failure?
> 

       What vintage is that starter ?  Maybe it's a good idea to install a 
new one before you get stuck somewhere and get into the unhappy Vanagon owner 
condition.

Happy Holidays��

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