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Date:         Thu, 10 Mar 2005 03:43:04 -0500
Reply-To:     Shawn Luft <shawnagan@SYMPATICO.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Shawn Luft <shawnagan@SYMPATICO.CA>
Subject:      Re: Need help - will  not crank
Comments: To: camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO
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> radio, and lights all worked...it started ok using a reverse push start..

Check the electrical wires going into your alternator. Mine has come loose, and didn't charge the battery properly.

Also try getting under car and hitting the starter with a heavy rock.

I drive with one of those battery charge packs now, just in case there's a problem on long trips.

Good luck !


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