[T3] No start...but odd...

[Dave Hall]

I've had trouble with successive starts when I used copper grease to protect
the connections - maybe you've got some corrosion on the solenoid or starter
motor connections.  Also check the copper braid between the solenoid and
starter motor - I've known those corroding and going high resistance.  It
sounds as if the main battery terminals are OK or the headlights would
probably dim.  

It might be the bush in the bell-housing; remove the starter motor and put
light lubrication on the shaft and a smear of grease on the bush and try
again.  

Dave.
UK VW Type 3&4 Club
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-----Original Message-----
From: type3-bounces at lists.berkeley.edu
[mailto:type3-bounces at lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of J. Jonik
Sent: 02 November 2010 23:04
To: Type 3
Subject: [T3] No start...but odd...

T 3 71 FI....formerly (?) with Endless Fuel Problems.

With Cold Start Switch disconnected, car needs several key turns to prime up
the gas. Then it starts and idles nicely...but still with some perceived
need to rev it a little to keep the idle up, as if it wants to head in the
stall direction. Otherwise, it performs well.

Just now, after it got dark, did that routine. It tried to start, as usual,
but failed after cranking, as usual. Usually it will all come together after
two or three tries.

 This time, however, second try was a weak one. Third try...nothing. No
cranking. Nothing...except the Fuel Relay click....and classic slight
dimming of Gen and Oil lights. Headlights strong, and battery test way up in
"good" range on all cells.
  This sounds like a Starter Problem...but I've never had starter problems
that came up this way...as if it was cranking for a couple of tries then
gave up.

 Will do standard starter check (crossing the two solenoid terminals,
cleaning tightening connections, etc.)  tomorrow in daylight...but, does
this sound like a starter or solenoid situation?  Why'd it get weaker and
weaker, then die?     Or, what else?



      
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