Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2014 12:17:47 -0300
Reply-To: Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNET.NB.CA>
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From: Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNET.NB.CA>
Subject: Re: Won't start - no, wait, there it goes!
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Dan,
Is this one in the same as the Vanagon "hard start" issue?
On 26-Aug-2014, at 10:42, Daniel O Stevens wrote:
> At least if it's a standard you can pop start it on an slight incline.
> No go for an automatic.
> We just serviced an AT van with an old (nearly original) starter and it's issues.
> if it's never been done (to your knowledge),
> I'd say that everyone should R&R their starter and electrical surfaces (even the contact face of the starter&bellhousing)
>
> Then you goto adding a HOT START (load reduction) relay to provide full voltage to the solenoid while the windings are hot/heated.
> Take a moment and read up on Hot Start issues (VW has had them since inception and never offered a good solution)
> http://laughduck.blogspot.com/2010/05/researching-vw-vanagon-hot-start-issue.html
>
> another benefit of the hot start relay is if you leave it accessible you can 'jump start' it if you continue to have issues
> and rule in or out the starting wiring from their forward.
> But care MUST be taken to not create more troubles than you started with and not allow the wires to get corroded or fuzzy.
>
> Best luck
>
> Dan in Syracuse, NY
>
>
> Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2014 17:41:30 -0400
> From: Gilbert Kevin < >
> Subject:
>
> Subject line says it all.=20
> Restarting a warm engine, often there is no immediate action when the = ignition key is turned, then, suddenly, van starts. Sometimes, it = happens on a warm day when the van has been idle for hours.
> The fuel pump is working and audible.
>
> Over time I've replaced ignition switch, starter motor, and cleaned = ground contacts at battery and starter. I carry AAA towing insurance.
>
> Thanks for any helpful suggestions.=20
>
> Kevin
>
> '84 Westfalia 1.9L AT - 25 years of strand-free motoring. So far.=
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