The relay only fixes the solenoid failing to fully engage. It will not help a starter that turns but turns too slowly. This is usually a cable or battery issue. Over advanced ignition timing can also cause hard hot starts. Make sure that relay is a heavy duty unit with double break contacts like the solenoid cans. The little cube relays can have the contact weld closed making the starter remain on. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Steve Lavigueur Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 8:33 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Hot start problem I have heard that installing a 'hard start relay' fixes the problem, it reduces the load across the ignition switch.
I bought one for my 85, as it does this occasionally. I am waiting for it to warm up before I install it
I bought a kit from 'thatvwbusguy' on the samba - 18 bucks
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