[T2] SOLENOID

[Bob Pratt]

How could the solenoid engage with, supposedly, no power from the ignition?
I pulled the fuse box down and am rechecking ALL of the connections. 
It's getting really frustrating! There is no one in the area that is available to help in person!!

Bob Pratt

> On Apr 21, 2016, at 2:43 AM, steve blackham <homecraftproperties at yahoo.com> wrote:
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> YOU HAVE A STUCK SOLENOID.  STUCK ENGAGED, I'LL BET
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> THE OLD ONES WEAR A GROOVE IN THE SOLENOID FROM RATTLING AROUND FOR NOW WHAT 40 YEARS.  USUALLY THEY STICK OPEN BUT I GUESS THEY COULD STICK SHUT?
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> "OWNING A VW BUS IS AN ADVENTURE.  AIN'T IT GREAT!"
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> On Wednesday, April 20, 2016 7:06 PM, Bob Pratt <ka1dza at verizon.net> wrote:
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> I disconnected the wire on 50, but the engine still tries to turn over when I connect the battery. It was getting too dark and cold to pull the fuse box to check the wiring. Ahhhhh, there's alway tomorrow!
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> Bob Pratt
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>> On Apr 20, 2016, at 3:39 PM, steve blackham <homecraftproperties at yahoo.com> wrote:
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>> SOUNDS TO ME LIKE A BAD STARTER (KEY) SWITCH.  DISCONNECT THE THE WIRE FROM TERMINAL 50 ON THE STARTER AND SEE IF IT STILL STARTS.  THEN JUMP THE TERMINAL 50 FROM TERMINAL 30.  IF IT STARTS THE SOLENOID IS OK.  THAT LEAVES A SHORT IN THE WIRE FROM THE KEY OR THE KEY SWITCH
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>> SOLENOID WIRING CAN BE SEEN AT THE JPG ON THE TOP OF THIS PAGE
>> Bentley Publishers - Technical Discussions : 89 Vanagon. Won't start. ...
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>> Bentley Publishers - Technical Discussions : 89 Vanagon. Won't start....
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