Thanks for the reply, I will work on a remote starter that I can do. I did say it was a 91, but it is stock 2.1 and manual 2 wheel.
Thanks again
Kevin  

> Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:21:05 -0800
> From: scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM
> Subject: Re: Starter Help!
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> 
> a cheater trick and diagnostic thing -
> use a Remote Stater Swtich ..
> connected to battery hot lead on the starter ( I often use the nut on the
> alternator , same thing ) and the 'starter trigger terminal' on the starter
> solenoid,
> and making sure it's in neutral and things are safe,
> energize the starter with your Remote Starter swtich.
> 
> if it doesn't go.
> whack the starter  on the side with a hammer.
> If that makes  it operate .......
> so far, every time........that's been a bad starter.
> 
> Do also consider the electrical part of your ignition switch ...those can be
> weak for sure.
>  I simply could not fix vanagons without a Remote Starter Swtich ...
> perfect for self-rescue, and diagnosis etc.
> 
> you could also say year and model and version of vanagon.
> I can't tell if you  are talking  about an air-cooled one,
> a diesel, a 1.9 waterboxer, a 2.1 waterboxer, or one with an automatic
> transmission., or a syncro ...etc.
> 
> that info is always useful.
> 
> replacing that cable from solenoid to starter motor.
> I'm a little suspecios of that 'repair' myself.
> that sounds like 'extending the life' of a pretty tired starter in the first
> place.
> 
> 'not normally done'  is what I'd say.
> those Bosch starters are so good....and last for so many years... ( I don't
> even think about messing with a non-bosch rebuilt used starter if it's weak
> , I just get a good Bosch Rebuilt one. )
> 
> When one finally does give out ...
> I only get Bosch Rebuilt Starters ..........and then it's good for a long,
> long time.
> 'Some' of the versions of vanaogn I mentioned above use a starter bushing in
> the transalxe, some do not.
> another reason why 'make, modle, and year' information is needed to comment
> intelligently.
> 
> Scott
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kevin Plichta" <plichtakevin@HOTMAIL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2010 12:35 PM
> Subject: Starter Help!
> 
> 
> My 91 starter not turning. I here the fuel pump come on, there is 12v at the
> main starter lead and less than 4 at the solenoid when turning the key. When
> I disconnect the solenoid lead and turn the key there 12v. So under a load
> is when I think is the problem but what ??  I had the starter tested at a
> shop and worked. Some history, this past fall the short braided cable
> between the starter and solenoid was replaced at a shop.
> Thanks again for your wisdom!!
> Kevin Plichta
> 
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