Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2004 12:26:36 -0400
Reply-To: lauterba <lauterba@BELLSOUTH.NET>
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From: lauterba <lauterba@BELLSOUTH.NET>
Subject: Re: Please Help! Starting problems 84 Westy
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Cory, I know some will disagree, but the fastest and probably cheapest way
to solve your starting problem is to go to your nearest auto parts store and
get (or have them order) a Bosch WR-1 starter relay. It solved 100% of the
starting problems I had with my '84. I have it mounted under the rear seat
and ran the wire out a hole used for the rear heater hoses
John Lauterbach
'84 7-passenger
Macon, GA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Cory Sammons" <slagskot@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2004 10:34 AM
Subject: Please Help! Starting problems 84 Westy
> Sorry of this is a bit long, but I want everyone to have all of the info
> before responding.
>
> 84 Westy 1.9L
>
> Has had problems starting for a while. Sounds like a dead battery but
might
> start like a dream 5 minutes later. About a week ago I performed the
> battery terminal and ground wire scrubbing procedure described in some of
> the archives. Thought I had my problem solved - she started fine until
> yesterday. Yesterday, after reinstalling my freshly cleaned fuel
injectors,
> new fuel filter, new rotor, distributor cap, wires and plugs I drove her
> about 10 miles into town. 3 stops and no starting problems. Drove 1.5
> hours, parked for 2 hours, started right up. Drove 10 more highway miles,
> parked for 30 min and she would not start. Again, sounded like a dead
> battery - not much cranking power but lights etc seemed to be strong.
Tried
> disconnecting the TS as discussed several times. Waited 1 minute - no
start
> - still low cranking power. Came back 2 hours later, turned right over
> (still disconnected TS). Got up this morning (8 hours later) would not
> start - same symptoms (TS still disconnected). Tried again 2 minutes
later
> and fired right up (TS still disconnected).
>
> What is going on here??
>
> A few other details:
> Battery about 11 months old - re tested by shop and seems ok
> Alternator 6 months old reads ok on bench test at shop
> Starter about a year old installed by trusted mechanic
> Fuel pump about 2 years old is audible as key is turned
> Thermostat does not read too hot or anything
>
> PLEASE help! I am supposed to hit the road today for a couple of months
of
> travel and need to be confident that I can stop for gas and get going
again!
>
> Thanks to all in advance
> Cory Sammons
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