I chased that same demon for a few years. Replaced starter and various batteries, etc. Turned out the problem was old wiring. I replaced the biggish (though not big enough) wire from the battery to the strater. All (seemingly) good now. Karl Wolz
_____ From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of David Bjorkman Sent: Monday, July 23, 2012 8:50 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Starter/relay/switch problem
Hi All; What's that Roseanna Anna Danna's dad used to say, It's Always Something. Camper won't start. Noticed a delay a few (intermittant) times when starting over a few weeks. Turn the key, just a moment or two of hesitation, then start. Then once it wouldn't start so I pushed it, jumped in and popped the clutch, and it started and then no problem for a few weeks. Went out this AM and no start. Lights and bells fine. Starter gave no signs of getting tired. I would like to try to electrically "jump" the starter to see if it is broke (I don't think so), but havn't done that in a long time and would like a refresher from anyone out there who has done this recently. Any other diagnostic hints would also be helpful. I have a VW inline 4 in there, and the starter is somewhat accessable. Same type starter as waterboxer. I am also facing downhill in a pull in parking spot so jumpstarting with a push is not an option (unless I get someone to pull me out of this parking spot). Dave B. _____ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2171 / Virus Database: 2437/5149 - Release Date: 07/23/12 |
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