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Re: [T3] starting


On 17 Aug 2004 at 5:10, K5Dar@aol.com wrote:

> When I 1st shut off the car, it will start.  After putting in a full charge, 
> it will start.  I tried running just the starter from a full charge and it 
> turns for about 6 revs and that's it.

Use a wrench on the generator to turn the crank by hand. Make sure it is not 
overly tight, which it probably isn't. If the crank seems okay, then I'd 
suspect something wrong with the starter system, like a bad ignition switch or 
a bad starter bushing in the tranny case.

-- 
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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