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Date:         Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:40:39 -0700
Reply-To:     mdrillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         mdrillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: common electrical problems in vanagons
Comments: To: Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <96c89c360807151410u2e7be7e1g977d78bb43c62b57@mail.gmail.com>
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This is the kind of problem I had in mind when I started this thread. A
list of real problems that prevent use of the vehicle under some or all
conditions! Not crackle in the speakers or balky power
windows.........though I'm sure those fit the bill for some.


Mark


Larry Alofs wrote:
> I nominate the mickey mouse circuit that activates the starter solenoid.  By
> my measurement, the solenoid draws about 37 amps.  This is not a reasonable
> current for the contacts in the ignition switch.  Eventually you end up
> banging on the solenoid to get it to work.  The most effective remedy is the
> "hard start" relay.
>
> Larry A.
>
>
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