[Vwdiesel] Vanagon Diesel Starter replacement

[jon]

Thanks for the tip.

Unfortunately, it is the starter, not the switch. The hot start relay
clicks every time I turn the key, so the ignition is ok.

The weather is nice, so maybe I'll pull the starter today.

:-)

Jon

On Tue, 24 May 2005, David Cook wrote:

> Hi Jon-
>
> Are you sure it is the starter?  It could easily be
> the starter switch itself going out.
>
> If you can reliably start it with a screwdriver, then
> it is likely the switch up front.  You can also test
> this a little easier of you want by replacing the wire
> on the relay that normally comes from the ignition
> switch with one that you can briefly touch to the
> battery.
>
> Again, if it starts reliably like this, then you need
> a new ingition switch, not starter.
>
> David
>
> --- jon <jon at kenneke.com> wrote:
> >
> > Folks,
> >
> > It has comes time to replace my starter on a 1.6D
> > Westy Vanagon. For
> > awhile, it has taken 5 to 10 tries to get it to
> > engauge, and this is
> > *after* installing a "hot start" relay.
> >
> > So, I've read Bentley, etc, but I always like to get
> > a second (and third,
> > and so on) opinion. Anyone have any spiffy tips on
> > replacing a starter?
> >
> > I imagine all I need to do is cleanup/replace the
> > solenoid once I get it
> > out. Again, any experience on this?
> >
> > (And, in other news, I just experienced the dreaded
> > headlight switch
> > meltdown. Ask me about how I used test leads to
> > temporarily bypass the
> > switch so we could get 75 miles to home, in the
> > middle of the night. And,
> > how on the same trip, the fuel filter clogged so
> > quickly the engine died
> > on the freeway. Good thing I *always* carry a spare.
> > :-I )
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Jon
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