Dale, Even a new battery can go bad. Check the battery first. As to cost of the starter... I don't know, but... It might be helpful if you would give us the year and model van... Is it a syncro? etc. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dale Hartman" <zeldah@prairie.lakes.com> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2000 8:06 AM Subject: Do I need a new starter???
> I wonder if you could help me, yesterday I went to fill up for gas, so I > turned the van off, filled up went to pay and when I returned and tried to > start it all I got was a loud click, each time I tried it that was all I > got. I ended up starting it by getting it rolling and popping the clutch. > I got home and obviously it wouldn't start. > I do have a new battery in it. Do you suppose it's the starter? If so what > am I looking at to replace it? How hard is it to replace? and how much > labor would a mechanic charge to put one in, or can I do it myself (limited > mechanical ability!!)? > Thanks > Dale Hartman > |
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