Dan,

Is this one in the same as the Vanagon "hard start" issue?

On 26-Aug-2014, at 10:42, Daniel O Stevens wrote:

> At least if it's a standard you can pop start it on an slight incline. 
> No go for an automatic. 
> We just serviced an AT van with an old (nearly original) starter and it's issues. 
> if it's never been done (to your knowledge), 
> I'd say that everyone should R&R their starter and electrical surfaces (even the contact face of the starter&bellhousing) 
> 
> Then you goto adding a HOT START (load reduction) relay to provide full voltage to the solenoid while the windings are hot/heated.
> Take a moment and read up on Hot Start issues (VW has had them since inception and never offered a good solution)
> http://laughduck.blogspot.com/2010/05/researching-vw-vanagon-hot-start-issue.html
> 
> another benefit of the hot start relay is if you leave it accessible you can 'jump start' it if you continue to have issues 
> and rule in or out the starting wiring from their forward.
> But care MUST be taken to not create more troubles than you started with and not allow the wires to get corroded or fuzzy.
> 
> Best luck
> 
> Dan in Syracuse, NY
> 
> 
> Date:    Mon, 25 Aug 2014 17:41:30 -0400
> From:    Gilbert Kevin < >
> Subject: 
> 
> Subject line says it all.=20
> Restarting a warm engine, often there is no immediate action when the = ignition key is turned, then, suddenly, van starts. Sometimes, it = happens on a warm day when the van has been idle for hours.
> The fuel pump is working and audible.
> 
> Over time I've replaced ignition switch, starter motor, and cleaned = ground contacts at battery and starter. I carry AAA towing insurance.
> 
> Thanks for any helpful suggestions.=20
> 
> Kevin
> 
> '84 Westfalia 1.9L AT - 25 years of strand-free motoring. So far.=