[T2] SOLENOID

[Bob Pratt]

Thanks Richard. If the testing doesn't work out, there are a couple places close by that can look at it!

Bob Pratt

> On Apr 22, 2016, at 8:11 AM, Richard Palmer <richard at teamspatula.com> wrote:
> 
> I just went through a giant starter headache with my Dasher. Turns out the new rebuild I got had the terminals arranged differently from the one I pulled out, so I had the wire on the wrong terminal. I figured it out when I pulled it back off, took it to a local starter shop, and the guy showed me. Also FYI most Advance Auto stores and places like that that will test your starter for free may get it wrong. I sat in one for over 30 minutes while the 2 guys tried to figure the machine out. Better to take it to a specialist and have it checked...good luck...
> 
>> On Thu, Apr 21, 2016 at 5:03 PM, Bob Pratt <ka1dza at verizon.net> wrote:
>> 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:
>> >
>> > YOU HAVE A STUCK SOLENOID.  STUCK ENGAGED, I'LL BET
>> >
>> > 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?
>> >
>> > "OWNING A VW BUS IS AN ADVENTURE.  AIN'T IT GREAT!"
>> >
>> >
>> > On Wednesday, April 20, 2016 7:06 PM, Bob Pratt <ka1dza at verizon.net> wrote:
>> >
>> >
>> > 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!
>> >
>> > Bob Pratt
>> >
>> >> On Apr 20, 2016, at 3:39 PM, steve blackham <homecraftproperties at yahoo.com> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> 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
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> 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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