Date:         Tue, 3 Aug 2010 15:27:57 -0400
Reply-To:     greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA
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From:         Greg Potts <greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA>
Subject:      Re: starting and engine immobilizer
Comments: To: Bernie <berniej@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <AANLkTinH7kmUcodUqujpC7WrXFwye7bawMQeJvDU+bu-@mail.gmail.com>
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Hi Bernie,

That sounds a LOT like the typical "hot-start" problem common to many VW's
including my aircooled vans and the cabriolet I used to have.

It may be possible to resolve this with a $20 Bosch relay kit, otherwise
it's  not unreasonable to consider replacing the starter. I wouldn't touch
the immobilizer until after these other alternative options have been
explored.

Happy Trails,

Greg Potts
www.pottsfamily.ca
WWW.BUSESOFTHECORN.CA   <--- NEW .CA DOMAIN!!!
1987 Wolfsburg Weekender hardtop Vanagon
1973 Westfakia "Bob the Tomato"


> On three occasions in the past two months, when I had been driving for
> awhile, when I turned
> off vehicle and then went to restart it vehicle would not start for 5
> minutes or a little more.
SNIP
> Any advice appreciated and thank you for taking time to read.