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Date:   Sat, 23 Oct 2010 12:26:25 -0700
Reply-To:   Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Sender:   Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:   Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Subject:   Re: Starter Gone?
Comments:   To: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
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Wiggle the shifter. there's a switch in the console .. a Neutral Safety Switch .. allows starting only in Park and Neutral. Sometimes the switch has trouble making contact.

I have an 86 that does that .. every once in a while...just need to move or wiggle the shifter a bit.

so try that first. Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Sullivan" <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2010 5:42 AM Subject: Starter Gone?

> Good morning Volks. Tried to start the van after getting gas on Thurday > nite and nothing. I have a meter monitoring the batteries and I DO get a > draw on the main battery when I turn the key, but no sound from the > starter. Not a click or anything. Gave it a couple of whacks and still > nothing. I did notice the positive battery clamp was a little loose, but > still nothing after tightening. Recently (over the last 6 months) I have > noticed a small hesitation when starting (felt like a weak starter)but > worked every time. I belieive I have a spare but wanted to ask the > concensus of the group before gettting under there. Main battery has > about > 13 at rest and down to 11.75 when I try to crank it. > Will have the starter tested after I get it out. Thanks. > Michael in San Antonio > 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'


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