[Vwdiesel] Starting Problem

[James Hansen]

Check voltage at the small wire on the starter solenoid when the key is in
the start position.  It should not be appreciably below battery voltage.  If
it is, it's the circuit supplying the starter, usually a bad connection
causing a resistance somewhere, ignition switch, back of the relay panel (a
bad plug connection) etc.  If there is still voltage, but insufficient
current to pull in the starter solenoid, install a relay under the hood to
give 12v to the small wire connection on the solenoid when you turn the key
to the  start position. Some use a ford starter solenoid for this, but you
can just use a regular 20 to 30 amp relay like you would use for headlights/
driving lights etc.
-James

-----Original Message-----
From: vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com [mailto:vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com]On
Behalf Of Will Taygan
Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2005 12:55 AM
To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] Starting Problem


both of my VWs often rattle the little wire on the starter off.  The big
wire is still bolted on there, but if the little wire falls off it's
click and nothing.  I know you said you checked the wires, but it's
worth a shot.  Remember to start checking the easy stuff first!

Will
Chugiak, AK

On Sat, 2005-12-03 at 21:43 -0800, a f wrote:
> Car: '81 Jetta N/A (German)
>
>   Problem: Car sat for a few months... last weekend started the car and
ran it for 30-60 min. with no problem (started first shot). This afternoon
(after less than a week) the car wouldn't start. In fact after a few seconds
10-15 the car died w/ a sound like a belt was stuck. Figuring it was the
battery I charged the battery (for 6 hours). Now the panel liights come on
(w/ glowplug) and the headlights even turn on but when the key is turned
there is only a click coming from the relay with no other action (no crank
at all).
>
>   Things to Note: It is a new battery. I checked the terminals, the
grounds/wires and banged the starter a few times.
>
>   I looked through the archives and found some info on how to locate the
problem (jump the starter etc. which I will try tomorrow)...any other
avenues to check/test?
>
>   Thanks in Advance
>
>   Blu
>
>
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