Date:         Wed, 12 Jul 2006 11:07:02 -0500
Reply-To:     Larry Alofs <lalofs@RCN.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Larry Alofs <lalofs@RCN.COM>
Subject:      Re: Short in the starter circuit somewhere.
Comments: To: Jens Jakob Andersen <jayjay@ZORCK.DK>
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Sounds like the common problem of not enough current to activate the
solenoid.  Try a jumper at the solenoid from the large terminal with the
cable from the battery to the push on terminal where the wire from the
ign connects.  If this activates the starter, your problem may be solved
by using the "hard start" or "hot start" relay.
Check the archives.

Larry A.


Jens Jakob Andersen wrote:

> Hi
>
> Seems to be Ihav a short in the starter circuit somewhere.
>
> When I turn the key, light go out, but no start of car.
>
> Thought it was the ignitionswitch, cause sometimes rattling the key
> helped.
>
> Tried today to unplug the connector from the ignition switch, and
> with a wire jump the fat red and the fat red/black wire.
>
> No starter, but the jumperwire got very hot.
>
> Guess I have a short somewhere in the starter-circuit - so I'd really
> appreciate any help in finding it.
>
> Best regards
>
> Jens Jakob
>