just connect a remote starter switch to the starter first, and try it in
place, first.

this takes the ignition switch and neutral safety switch out of the picture.
it's a very simple, fast, easy diagnostic step.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Sullivan" <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2010 12:27 PM
Subject: Re: Starter Gone?

> What is the dificulty rating on getting the starter out?  Got the van on
> ramps right now. Per Bentley, doesn't seem to bad.  Looks like I do not
> have
> a spare, so gonna get this one out and hunt for another after making the
> ground and main battery cable mods.  Thanks again.
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'
>
>
>
>> On Sat, Oct 23, 2010 at 7:42 AM, Michael Sullivan
>> <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote:
>>
>>> Good morning Volks.  Tried to start the van after getting gas on Thurday
>>> nite and nothing.  I have a meter monitoring the batteries and I DO get
>>> a
>>> draw on the main battery when I turn the key, but no sound from the
>>> starter.  Not a click or anything.  Gave it a couple of whacks and still
>>> nothing.  I did notice the positive battery clamp was a little loose,
>>> but
>>> still nothing after tightening.  Recently (over the last 6 months) I
>>> have
>>> noticed a small hesitation when starting (felt like a weak starter)but
>>> worked every time.  I belieive I have a spare but wanted to ask the
>>> concensus of the group before gettting under there.  Main battery has
>>> about
>>> 13 at rest and down to 11.75 when I try to crank it.
>>> Will have the starter tested after I get it out. Thanks.
>>> Michael in San Antonio
>>> 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'
>>>
>>
>>