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Sporadic starts
Pointer=pointed...
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Regards,
David Utley
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Cable Volkswagen
405-470-3129
1-800-522-6793
Quoting David Utley <mr.utility@highstream.net>:
> The bandaid you refer to is a dealer fix. I would offer you one through
> me, but they are no longer available... If it were a bandaid, why would
> Bosch
> offer a kit, FOR THAT PURPOSE ALONE? I think you would do better to listen
> more, and speak less...
>
> Larry, I do not mind being questioned on my points, as that is what this
> forum is for, discussion of VWs. However, if you are going to make a point,
>
> could you explain your ideas a bit more, instead of making short, pointer
> comments that only seem to reiterate the obvious?
>
> Sorry group, but I hate it when someone contradicts me, and will not explain
>
> why beyond a few words...
>
> My peace...
> --
> Regards,
> David Utley
> -----------
> Cable Volkswagen
> 405-470-3129
> 1-800-522-6793
>
>
> Quoting L F <rocco16v@netzero.net>:
>
> > The starting system was adequate when it was new.
> > Something has changed...find it and fix it.
> > (we are always trying to band-aid problems instead of curing them....)
> >
> > Larry
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: David Utley
> > To: Jon Palm
> > Cc: rocco16v@netzero.net ; scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > Sent: Friday, January 16, 2004 7:57 AM
> > Subject: Re: Sporadic starts
> >
> >
> > If that is the case, I know exactly what you trouble is...
> >
> > My ex wife had a 88 Cabriolet that was an auto, had the same trouble...
>
> > Although, thinking about it, it was harder when it was hot... No
> > matter...
> >
> > Those starters on those cars suffer from not receiving enough amperage,
> and
> >
> > Bosch makes an aftermarket kit to help fix the problem. You could put it
>
> > together yourself, but I lack the specifics to advise you as to how...
> > Basically, all you are doing is relaying the starter so that more joice
> > goes
> > directly to the starter instead of back and forth through all that
> wiring.
> >
> > The kit is less than 20.00 if you can find it, and it works... I would
> > look
> > at that as well, even if you do not think that is all of your trouble.
> > There
> > will come a time when it will be a problem, I promise...
> >
> > HTH
> > --
> > Regards,
> > David Utley
> > -----------
> > Cable Volkswagen
> > 405-470-3129
> > 1-800-522-6793
> >
> >
> > Quoting Jon Palm <scirokn@hotmail.com>:
> >
> > > You can't tap the starter as this is on my wifes automatic and it is
> on
> > the
> > > BACKSIDE of the block, unreachable from the top and above the drive
> axle
> > on
> > > the passenger side. I wish it was as handy as my manual shift. I
> really
> > hope
> > >
> > > I never have to replace it.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > >Not the coil.
> > > >Try popping the hood and tapping the starter, you'll probably have
> the
> > same
> > >
> > > >results.
> > > >I would re-check the battery and its connections.
> > > >
> > > >Larry
> > >
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