You may also check my page (PDF) as well regarding the hot/hard start
problems and diagrams at:

http://www.oldvolkshome.com/hardstart.pdf
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Jim Thompson
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
oldvolkshome@gmail.com
http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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On 8/22/06, Michael Diehr <md03@xochi.com> wrote:
>
> I just learned that there is a "hot start relay" fix that is supposed
> to address certain issues (typically, the van will turn over fine
> when cold but not when hot).   My van is exhibiting this symptom,
> heading it to the shop on thursday for a fix.
>
> This is not the question you asked, but I'm mentioning this because
> due to the intermittent nature of this problem, I was chasing
> gremlins (e.g. I kept thinking my battery was dead or dying).
>
> See http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/wired/wired_03_01/wired_03_01.htm
> for info about various starting problems.
>
>
> On Oct 31, 2005, at 11:19 AM, ScotiaWesty wrote:
>
> > Hey List:
> >
> > I'm starting to get a bit suspicious about my electrical system.  Do
> > Vanagon's eat up batteries faster than other vehicles?  I put a new
> > battery
> > in the van this spring - proper type  MT 41 Interstate.  Went to
> > take the
> > family for a drive today and the van would not turn over.  I hate this
> > because it also frigs up the VW stereo where you've got to put the
> > code back
> > in, etc.
> >
> > Anyhow, admittedly, the van does not get much driving time - about
> > once or
> > twice a month.  But I cannot see why a brand new battery would be
> > sucked dry
> > so fast.  Is it just not being used enough?  Is my clock sucking
> > down the
> > battery that much?
> >
> > I also want to know about the starter.  My van has always hesitated
> > for a
> > fraction of a second when turning over unless the battery is
> > charged up
> > 110%.  Is this called a flat spot on the starter?  The hesitation
> > of course
> > gets more pronounced as the battery winds down and I think the
> > combination
> > makes the van even harder to start with a battery less than 100%.
> > As an
> > aside, we really don't put any domestic load on this battery.
> >
> > OK.  I am sifting through the archive on this but your thoughts
> > would be
> > most appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Dan
> >
> > 1986 Westy
> > Colorado
>