Had the same problem for the last year and a half and finally it just didn't
start anymore.  I ended up replacing the entire starter although I think
that only the solenoid is needed.

Pete
peterz@gte.net
83.5 Vanagon

----- Original Message -----
From: Dave Caston & Sherrie Payne <cdcaston@nni.com>
To: <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>; <vanagon@onelist.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 1999 7:44 PM
Subject: [vanagon] ntermitent no start/turnover 85 1.9L

>From: cdcaston@nni.com (Dave Caston & Sherrie Payne)
>
>Problem:
>Intermitent no start/turnover on 1.9L 85 GL
>When key is turned to start engine-nothing happens. No click, whirrs, or
>anything.
>Engine temp: engine warm or cold
>So far it's not an absolute thing but just every once in a while.
>After a few more times and it starts.
>It's going in the shop next week for extensive work-up to get everything
>right and would like to have an idea of what to tell ed b.
>What would you look at in order?
>Thanks,
>
>Dave Caston & Sherrie Payne
>Allentown,PA
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