Date:         Thu, 30 Mar 2006 19:19:49 -0800
Reply-To:     John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Trouble coming my way? Starter delay
In-Reply-To:  <442C1A63.5070706@rcn.com>
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On 3/30/06, Larry Alofs <lalofs@rcn.com> wrote:
>
> This is a very common symptom.  Usually caused by the ignition switch
> circuit not supplying enough current to activate the solenoid.
>   The starter itself is usually OK.  A *hard start relay kit* often
> solves the problem.


Is it not a better idea to address whatever  deficiency is in the starting
circuit? Is the circuit so marginally designed that what should be an
inconsequential loss of conductivity is enough to keep the starter solenoid
from tripping? I understand the loaf and splittie buses (6v in particular!)
had issues with this, particularly with the battery being all the way in the
back, effectively making the ignition circuit nearly twice the length of the
vehicle; but was the Vanagon still the same way?

--
John Bange
'90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"