-----Original = Message-----
From: Peter Zendzian <peterz@GTE.NET>
To: = vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM = <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM&g= t;
Date: Tuesday, February 16, 1999 2:03 AM
Subject: Starter

I am having a problem with my starter. It intermittently doesn't work. If I attach a jumper at the = positive lead that goes directly to the starter and jump it, the van will start = normally after that. The starter spins without a problem but when the = problem appears, nothing happens not even the click of a failed = solenoid. There is a "Crusty old" VW mechanic in my area that says = that the whole starter needs to be replaced but I think that the starter part = is working fine when power is applied so the problem must be the solenoid. I really don't want to buy an expensive starter when = all I need is an inexpensive solenoid. Anyone else out there have = any problems like this???