My 82 diesel has similar starting issues,I turn the key and hear a light click in the rear sometimes it'll turn over and others it'll take a few clicks! Had the starter rebuilt last year due to slow rpm and heavy amp draw making the cable get really hot!! My question is the starter relay integrated with the glow plug relay? Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy On Jan 28, 2012 5:14 PM, "mark drillock" <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: A new switch is cheap and you can connect it to the wiring without even installing it. Use a flat screwdriver to operate it. If this fixes your troubles, install it properly. If it doesn't help, then install a starter relay in the engine compartment. I like the relay setup that Jay sells. Mark
James Felder wrote: > > Lately, my 83 diesel Westy has become hard to start in the sense that the ... |
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