Date:         Thu, 24 Feb 2005 13:52:51 -0600
Reply-To:     Michael Knight <vwdormer@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Michael Knight <vwdormer@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Weak Starting
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I have noticed this occurring more frequently lately. But here we go

Symptoms:

When cold and not driven for a while, I turn the key and nothing. Sometimes
if I hold the key in the start position it cranks after a good count 10-15
secs. Sometimes not at all. It never does this after being driven. I could
drive some where and get out for a few hours and it starts right up. Let it
sit overnight and this situation might come up might not. But it is getting
more frequent.

I have not checked the connections at the starter yet but intend to pull
them and clean all the contacts.

But while I am at it what else should I/could I check?

Thanks,

Michael Knight
'77 Westy Deluxe, "el Verde"
'85 Vanagon GL, nameless
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