Thanks Gary, This morning I determined the same thing (about the headlights). Buy = those German engineers are really smart. Oh by the way. This morning = it was 29 degrees F and the Bus fired right up. I'll keep you all = informed. I think the solonoid is okay but I'll to the Muir check as = soon as the weather warms up a bit. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ David B Rankin 1980 Vanagon Westfalia camper Currently Under Construction Next Projects: 1. Cold cranking problems 2. Inner and Outer CV Boots on the Right Side 3. Concerns about Emissions Testing and Exhaust system $$$ (before Mar = 96) Still looking for an exhaust system with Catalytic Converter before = inspection date (March 1, 1996) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ David B Rankin writes: >I've got a problem with my 1980 Vanagon Westfalia. When it's cold = outside ove >rnight, usually below 32=20 >degrees F, the bus won't initially crank. It sounds like the starter = is not e >ven turning over. However up to=20 >now if I try it several times, the engine will usually turn over. Here = are so >me of the particulars: You might try to figure out if it's the starter solenoid. Sounds a little like what was happening with mine, although with mine it didn't like getting hot either. Can you hear the solenoid click? If you tap on it with a hammer does it suddenly agree to cooperate? >5. I'm not really sure about this one but at least once when it = wouldn't cran >k a friend told me to try the=20 >headlights. I did and they DID NOT LIGHT!? The parking lights and the = dome l >ights would light=20 >but not the headlamps. This is probably not it, but the Vanagon headlights won't come on when the engine isn't running, unless the key is in the on position... you already knew that? I thought so :) -- Gary Shea (shea@xmission.com) http://www.xmission.com/~shea
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