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Subject:Re: Help!!! Won't start
From:Jack Reynaert
Date:Sat, 18 Apr 2015 19:35:34 -0400

There is one wire, slide on, which attaches to the starter... and has come loose on my Westy a few times.
Almost called a tow truck, crawled under and saw it dangling.  Plugged it in, and cranked fine.

Good idea to pinch the connector, so it stays attached better to the spade.  Haven't had a problem since.

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Dan N
Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2015 7:20 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Help!!! Won't start

you could change replace the ignition switch and add a hard start relay at the starter

On Sat, Apr 18, 2015 at 3:52 PM, Jeremy Stovin <jjstov@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Getting AAA to drag Lola home. But cannot figure out why she worked 
> great all day, but tried to start her after parked for 20min and nothing.
>
> Battery seems to be fine.
> Starter replaced last year.
> I hear a click back at the starter but no turnover.
>
> Previous problem that is likely related. Since the new starter, turn 
> the key, one turn, pause and then it turns again and starts no problem.
>
> Any ideas!!?? Anything that can get me started before the tie truck 
> gets here?
>
> Note just filled the tank,
>
> Jeremy. 87 Westy
>
> Sent from my iPhone