Date: Sun, 16 Sep 2007 14:49:26 -0400
Reply-To: "Jack R." <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
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From: "Jack R." <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Starting problems
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First of all.. it would help to identify what year, make, model, etc. you
have!
Basic starting problems and "no crank" should first look at the following:
1. check ALL vacuum lines, pull them off, check for cracks around the ends,
REPLACE if cracked, since if you lose vacuum it can cause idle and starting
problems.
2. check ALL your electrical connections, pulling them apart, checking for
clean connections, clean if needed, and reconnect using Di-Electric Grease.
3. check your chassis ground straps, take them off, clean with a wire brush,
reconnect using Di-Electric Grease.
4. Check your sensor wires, look for breaks or cracks in the insulation, if
seen, corrosion can enter causing false readings with the ECU.
5. Fuel, never hurts to through in a bottle of Fuel Injector Cleaner, and/or
Dry Gas. Be sure to check the wire leads to the fuel pump.
Once you reply, with the model of your van, someone else may have further
suggestions.
Just yesterday, two VW Buses pulled into the Buses by the Beach camp-out,
with idling problems, both had bad vacuum hoses! Replaced the hoses, and
bingo, they were on the road again. Something to check, easy to do, and a
cheap fix, and often overlooked! By the way, one of the Buses was
"professional" checked over, and said to be "road worthy" and it barely made
it to the camp out. It took a couple of us motor heads just a few minutes
to recognize the problem.
Good luck tracking your problem down. And let us know what model you have!
Jack R.
N. of Detroit
84 Westy Wolfie, 2.1L 91 Syncro Motor
-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
khgo50
Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2007 1:30 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Starting problems
I've been having problems with starting, where if I don't hear the humming
after turning the key before cranking, it will not start. Once awhile when
this humming
sound comes on, invariably it starts. On this one occasion when it did
start, I drove around the
neighborhood and after about 2 miles, it died while in motion. After
repeated attempts, it would not even attempt to crank. I let it "cool off"
for 30 min.and then turned the key, no hum whileit was attempting to crank
and did not in the first 45-60 sec. but suddenly started. I came home!
I've just replaced the ignition switch. No help. In the past I've changed
the relay to fuel pump, replace with new fuel pump, new cables, spark plugs,
new distributor cap with rotor, new battery.
Any help is greatly appreciated?
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With warm regards
khgo50
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