Date:         Sun, 16 Aug 1998 13:30:07 -0400
Reply-To:     Wil Haslup <dhaslup@EROLS.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Wil Haslup <dhaslup@EROLS.COM>
Subject:      80 Starter???
Comments: To: Vanagon <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM>
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Hey folks,

I just joined the list and am looking for some advice...I'm really at a lose
and am ready to get it towed to the mechanic...

A few months ago I managed to do some repairs and get an '80 Vanagon (manual)
tagged and inspected and on the road after finding it for sale relatively
cheap... I was excited with my deal...

Shortly afterward it wouldn't start...I assumed low battery and have charged
it, jumped it and still nothing...

After reading a bit I replaced the starter/solenoid with a new/rebuilt...still
nothing...I can get it to spin but not engage the flywheel by using my remote
starter switch directly on the solenoid.  I'm wondering if there weren't two
types of starter since it will engage and spin out of the car...it seems like
the drive gear just isn't going in far enough.

If this is the case I have a warranty and probably could get the right
starter...

Still I've replaced the IGN switch too and can't get anything with the key
though I can bridge the wiring in by contactint the hot to the starter wire in
the harness...I think there must be something else in the circuit that just
won't allow the starter to move...wiring problem...

I just don't know..

Any ideas???


Thanks in advance...

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-- Wil

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