Date:         Sat, 23 Oct 2010 07:42:33 -0500
Reply-To:     Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Starter Gone?
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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'