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Subject:Re: Help!!! Won't start
From:Jeremy Stovin
Date:Sat, 18 Apr 2015 17:09:29 -0700

I looked under there and everything looked fine. Even tried tapping.

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> On Apr 18, 2015, at 4:35 PM, Jack Reynaert <jack007@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> 
> 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