> Also need to check where the grounds on the Vanagon for the battery and > such? Can't hurt, could help.
> So has anyone tried a voltage amplifier the by passes the stock wire > harness and starts at the battery. > If the works my starter may be good for awhile longer. > I got one off evelbay that works for the Vanagon; > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&category=3 > 3576&item=2431348866 The PO of my van did something similar (but with a larger relay) and it helped quite a bit. It's a common fix for the older 6V VWs. Bill |
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