Date:         Mon, 4 Mar 1996 21:15:51 -0500
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         brigstoc@astral.magic.ca (John & Dianne Brigstocke)
Subject:      Re: intermitent starting problem, help

I didn't catch the previous posts so might be repeating.

Check the voltage at solenoid when ign switch is in start position and no
cranking.  If voltage ok ( 10-13V) then problem in starter, probably
solenoid. If voltage low (and battery is ok) then problem is in ignition
switch or wiring to solenoid.

>Ok, this problem with my 87 Syncro goes back a while.  When I initially 
>posted about the cold starting problem, where the idiot lights come on, and 
>a faint humming is heard from the engine compartment, but no starter 
>selenoid click or starter crank, just silence when the engine is cold, the 

>Does the List have any suggestions about this problem?
>
>later,
>porter_fred%pax9@mr.nawcad.navy.mil
>relax and spin
>87 syncro 
>
>
>
John & Dianne Brigstocke      
Unionville, Ontario (Canada)
93 SE Black/Tan      MCA, Trillium Chapter
86 Westy
brigstoc@astral.magic.ca