[Vwdiesel] starter issue in Diesel Vanagon

[fudny at aol.com]

 I had a similar problem years ago, turned out to be the negative to body to tranny connection. Voltage to solenoid was ok, voltage to starter braided wire ok but the poor ground would not allow enough current to flow to turn it over. Also had that external braided cable on the started corrode on another.

Terry

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Bryan Belman <dieselwesty at yahoo.com>
To: VWDiesel Group <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Sun, Jun 10, 2012 11:16 pm
Subject: [Vwdiesel] starter issue in Diesel Vanagon


Just wondering where to go next.
 
2 weekends ago my starter crapped out, just a solid clunk when you hit the key.
 
Not the normal sound or issue you get with a bad ignition switch or bad wire 
from the switch, old wiring.
I by-passed the key by running a wire from the solenoid flat tab connector to 
the + on battery with key in the on position on and SAME clunk, strong, but 
starter motor not engaging.
 
OK, take the starter out, it is about a 10 year old reman. Bosch and look brand 
new.  I take it to a starter place for diagnosis.  They say, your solenoid is 
weak and needs replaced, $65 later, I put the starter back in the van tonight.
 
SAME thing, same sound, same issue.
 
I test battery with battery load tester, it is good.  Direct wire from the 
solenoid to the battery + to by-pass the key wire to be sure, same solid clunk 
and big spark, meaning big resistance from the starter.
 
What do I do next?
 
Take it back out and try to run it on the work bench?  Is there anything in the 
bell housing to could be an isse.
These vanagon starters do not have a shaft to has to go into a hole or anything, 
they are pretty much self contained.
 
 
 

Bryan Belman, Pt. Pleasant, NJ
04 Jetta Wagon TDI PD, 100hp, 5sp -- running :<)
92 Jetta 1.6 Eco-Turbo Diesel, 5sp -- running :<)
82 Diesel Westy 1.9NA -- running :<)
70 Type 1 stock Elm Green Beetle -- Under Restoration :-)
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