Date:         Mon, 11 Aug 2003 14:45:25 -0300
Reply-To:     Various <AllStuff@HANS-WILLY.MYIP.ORG>
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From:         Various <AllStuff@HANS-WILLY.MYIP.ORG>
Subject:      Re: Starter doesn't work on long trips
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Relay fix:

Just to let everyone know, you can put the relay behind the dash, instead of
way back at the starter.  I didn't want to put it back there because of
water / salt /  corrosion issues.  It requires a bit of rewiring though.  If
there is any clamour from the list, I could give detailed instructions.

Fred aka Bleu Schtroumpf

-----Original Message-----
From: Shawn Luft [mailto:Shawn.Luft@COMPLETIONS.BOMBARDIER.COM]
Sent: 11 août, 2003 09:58
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Starter doesn't work on long trips


Hello,

I have been experience an intermittent problem with my starter.  It seems
that it works perfectly when scooting around town, however it occasionally
doesn't turn over after we've been driving a long time.

It seems that everything is good at the front of the car because the fuel
pump turns on, however the starter doesn't turn over.  Also I learned that
if I hit the starter with a rock it will then go and start-up.

Can someone please advise how to remedy this problem?

Thank you,
Shawn.