Date:         Mon, 9 Apr 2007 10:25:48 -0600
Reply-To:     Richard A Jones <jones@COLORADO.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Richard A Jones <jones@COLORADO.EDU>
Subject:      solenoid vs ignition switch for non-start
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1987 Syncro Westy.  I have had non-start in cold weather for
a while and I believed it was the solenoid sticking, so I
had it removed, cleaned, lubed, etc.  Now it is worse--
non-start in not-so-cold weather, or a few second delay
before it kicks in.  After the first start of the day, it
starts normally.

When I turn the ignition switch to "on" I get dash lights
and hear the fuel pump run for a few seconds.  Then if I
turn to "start" I again hear the fuel pump run.  That tells
me the ignition switch is not the problem--and I am back
to the solenoid.  Is that diagnois correct?

Anything else before I replace the starter/solenoid?

Richard
Boulder