ThatVWGuy@aol.com writes:
>We a starting to have starting problems with our '87.  Usually happens only
>in the morning.  You hop in and turn the key and nothing, absolutely nothing.
> No click, no buzz, no RRrrRRRrrrr, nothing.  Turn the key again, same thing.
> But if you turn the key and leave it there for 4-5 seconds it magically
>kicks in ans starts up with no other problems.  Starts fine the rest of the
>day and does not hapeen every morning.  Any ideas?
Maybe the solenoid is sticking/binding, and it takes 4-5 seconds of continuous
current before it "breaks free" and kicks in?  I would first check the
condition of the wires and connections at the starter.  High resistance due
to corrosion would reduce the voltage to the solenoid.

Pat Walsh, '71 Westy, walshp@nawc-ad-indy.navy.mil