Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2018 14:00:04 -0500
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From: Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: vanagon Digest - 31 Dec 2017 to 1 Jan 2018 (#2018-2)
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> On Jan 2, 2018, at 12:00 AM, Automatic digest processor <LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote:
>
> There are 6 messages totalling 236 lines in this issue.
>
> Topics of the day:
>
> 1. Wish List
> 2. Starter Woes
> 3. Intermittent stall while underway... (3)
> 4. Locking differential
>
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>
> Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2018 18:55:21 +0000
> From: Mike Stewart <mikestew@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Re: Wish List
>
> We=E2=80=99ve been pretty happy with the Kenwood KMM-BT315U in our =E2=80=
> =9881. It has all
> of the usual suspects, including Sirius-ready, and fits in the DIN 1 slot
> of a Westy. The hardest part of the whole installation was soldering the
> wiring harness. The best part is the remote, so you can change music or
> audio source from the bed. :-) Crutchfield receipt says we paid $100.
>
> http://www.kenwood.com/usa/car/receiver/kmm-bt315u/
> =E2=80=94
> Mike Stewart
>
>> On Sun, Dec 31, 2017 at 3:46 PM David Boan <dboan@outlook.com> wrote:
>>
>> Happy New Year Vanagon fans
>>
>>
>> I have a new stereo on my wishlist for this year, and I thought some
>> people on the list may have some experience and recommendations with the
>> type I am looking forward. I want to upgrade to a Sirius XM ready stereo
>> with the usual AM/FM, CD and bluetooth. I also plan to add a pre-amp.
> --=20
>
> --
> Mike Stewart
>
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>
> Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2018 17:30:02 -0500
> From: "ddbjorkman@verizon.net" <ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET>
> Subject: Re: Starter Woes
>
> HaHaHa, you figured out my intended reply before I could send it. Also, all should check the grounding part of that current path. This time of year it is not uncommon to find those electric gremlins about the Vanagon.
>
> Dave B. (the other one)
> MA
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: WILLIAM WITZ <pbwitz@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
> To: vanagon <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Sun, Dec 31, 2017 7:11 pm
> Subject: Starter Woes
>
> So this summer we went camping and the very first time we stopped for lunch the van would not restart. Unloaded gear, folded down seat, removed engine cover and used my remote starter switch and engine sprang to life. This same old thing happened in about 300 miles when I stopped for gas. Again checked battery 12.8 volts, unload van remove cover, install remote starter switch- engine springs to life. We drove north up 101 to just south of Eureka were we camped for the night. The rest of the trip we had no problem until we were returning home and at Colverdale van would not start again. So I Checked with my new ignition switch No go. No problem, used remote switch and engine cranks to life. Got home all safe and sound drove down to Napa to get a rebuilt starter. As I was getting ready to remove the old starter I note that the stud on the starter solenoid is loose. Ah Ha I tightened the jan nut on the stud and put rebuilt starter back in my tool box. NO Mas Problems with my st
> arter.
> Moral of story.... check all your current paths
> Happy New Year to AllBill 84 Westy Tiico
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2018 21:13:13 -0500
> From: David <fjazzbass@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Intermittent stall while underway...
>
> HAPPY NEW YEAR all... hoping you all are having a wonderful new year so
> far...
>
> I was on the way to pick up some new year's party supplies and drop off
> some stuff at goodwill when my engine decided to shut off while underway...
> tach dropped to 0 even though engine was still spinning... Got the van to
> the side of the road, messed around with some connections and she started
> right back again...
>
> Ran for another 5 minutes or so, same thing... swapped out ignition
> switches (I have 2 spares) and same no start issue... waited another 5 mins
> or so and it started up again...
>
> Rinse and repeat... until I bypassed my goodwill trip and got her home...
>
> I previously had a no-start condition similarly that pointed to the
> alternator that was not putting out all of the voltage I thought it should
> have... coil wasn't firing and battery voltage was pretty low... swapped
> out the alternator with a known good one and was back in business...
>
> Where to start on this? Since the issue is intermittent, I'm apprehensive
> to just take it on a trip to test it out. I'm thinking hall sensor could be
> an issue because of the lack of tach reading when the issue occurs... any
> other ideas?
>
> I've got a spare coil I could swap in as well...
>
> Thanks in advance for any hints or suggestions.... I may just have to bring
> the test light along with me when the issue occurs to see if I can get the
> coil to fire up when the condition exists.. other than that......
>
> Dave
> 85 1.9 GL manual naughty bus...
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2018 02:51:00 +0000
> From: "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
> Subject: Re: Intermittent stall while underway...
>
> Dave it sounds like ignition is cutting out. Check the wiring at the
> coil. I have had the end of the wire that plugs on to the coil go bad. It
> looked good but was sketchy electrically.
>
> Also the two round plugs that plug into the idle stabilizer. Be sure they
> are seated properly. The ignition signal goes through the idle stabilizer.
>
> Finally it could be the hall sensor inside the distributor. We have new
> distributor or rebuilt units in stock if you need one.
>
> Ken
>
>> On Mon, Jan 1, 2018, 9:13 PM David <fjazzbass@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> HAPPY NEW YEAR all... hoping you all are having a wonderful new year so
>> far...
>>
>> I was on the way to pick up some new year's party supplies and drop off
>> some stuff at goodwill when my engine decided to shut off while underway...
>> tach dropped to 0 even though engine was still spinning... Got the van to
>> the side of the road, messed around with some connections and she started
>> right back again...
>>
>> Ran for another 5 minutes or so, same thing... swapped out ignition
>> switches (I have 2 spares) and same no start issue... waited another 5 mins
>> or so and it started up again...
>>
>> Rinse and repeat... until I bypassed my goodwill trip and got her home...
>>
>> I previously had a no-start condition similarly that pointed to the
>> alternator that was not putting out all of the voltage I thought it should
>> have... coil wasn't firing and battery voltage was pretty low... swapped
>> out the alternator with a known good one and was back in business...
>>
>> Where to start on this? Since the issue is intermittent, I'm apprehensive
>> to just take it on a trip to test it out. I'm thinking hall sensor could be
>> an issue because of the lack of tach reading when the issue occurs... any
>> other ideas?
>>
>> I've got a spare coil I could swap in as well...
>>
>> Thanks in advance for any hints or suggestions.... I may just have to bring
>> the test light along with me when the issue occurs to see if I can get the
>> coil to fire up when the condition exists.. other than that......
>>
>> Dave
>> 85 1.9 GL manual naughty bus...
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2018 03:39:25 +0000
> From: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Re: Intermittent stall while underway...
>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2018 22:37:58 -0600
> From: Stephen Edwards <chibicyclist@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Locking differential
>
> Vanagon list:
>
> What=E2=80=99s the verdict on lockers? I have an 88 GL with a Subie =
> installed and occasionally need to pull a boat out of the water. The =
> place where I go has a sandy beach and the rear wheels get stuck every =
> time. I need a rebuilt tranny anyway, but I=E2=80=99m told that adding a =
> locking diff will add $1500 to the cost. Is it worth it? And aside from =
> the cost - are there any other downsides to having one?
>
> Steve, in Chicago.=20=
>
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>
> End of vanagon Digest - 31 Dec 2017 to 1 Jan 2018 (#2018-2)
> ***********************************************************
