If pulling the wire off stops it then the problem is the ignition switch or
if you have added a relay it is probably that.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Richard Golen
Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 8:08 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: New Starter...Solenoid Hanging Up

Hi,

Just put in a new rebuilt Bosch starter in my 87. Worked well last night,
this morning and afternoon. Then this evening when I started it up the
solenoid/drive gear would not disengage. I can get the starter to disengage
when I start by blipping the throttle and switching the ignition on and off
quickly. Jumped the solenoid at the starter, same thing happened until I
pulled the wire from the switch off...

Defective starter...or what? I'm taking off for a camping trip with my
grandson on Friday...worse comes to worse, I can do the on/off thing for the
weekend if I have to.

Thanks,

Ric
87 Westy.

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