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Team WorldTour Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2021 10:57 am Post subject: Re: Official lazy person's stupid question thread |
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Bently Bible. _________________ 1990 Feldjäger Syncro AAZ
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H6 Subaru Engine Swap Thread
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Jubbly Bug Samba Member
Joined: September 21, 2008 Posts: 79 Location: Skelton North England
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Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2021 11:11 am Post subject: Re: Official lazy person's stupid question thread |
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What's the best thing to use to insulate a fibreglass high top before covering in the three way stretch carpet stuff? _________________ 1971 Baja beetle
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bobbyblack Samba Member
Joined: May 21, 2015 Posts: 4353 Location: United States, Iowa
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Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2021 3:57 pm Post subject: Re: Official lazy person's stupid question thread |
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Ok .. weirdness: started by pulling relays in the engine compartment so I could jump the fuel pump. I decided maybe I'd just swap the relays and see if that made any difference. Nope.
On to step 2: got the timing light out and hooked to #3 by the Hall sensor. Hooked to alt for + and found a ground. Went to see if it showed flashes, I was planning to go around to each spark wire and see if one was gone, etc.. But, instead, it started right up. So, narrowing down to the left front of engine bay. Some wire on or near the Hall sensor on #3 plug wire or some other wire nearby is in need of a better connection.
Gonna have a bite to eat and let the garage empty of monoxide. _________________ '87 Westy 'Flossie','86 Westy 'R1','86 tintop GL - Subi2.2 'J2','83.5 stock tintop L 'ZoomBus','74 Karmann Ghia, '63 Notch |
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Wildthings Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2021 4:58 pm Post subject: Re: Official lazy person's stupid question thread |
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bobbyblack wrote: |
Some wire on or near the Hall sensor on #3 plug wire or some other wire nearby is in need of a better connection. |
The wires going to the plug for the Hall Sender are tiny and well known for breaking and then giving intermittent contact. |
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bobbyblack Samba Member
Joined: May 21, 2015 Posts: 4353 Location: United States, Iowa
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Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2021 6:14 pm Post subject: Re: Official lazy person's stupid question thread |
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I don't think this is stock.. ??? It goes around #3 plug wire.. Pesky!
Edit. Nothing like this on my '86
Appears to be part of the aftermarket CC... Nothing to do with my problem I'll bet.
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Okay, so goose chase on #3 wire, as that has to do with the CC.. Looking around I also put the timing light on all the other spark plug wires, found that the best one was #1 to be "making things work" like some kind of magic. Here is what I eventually found..
Alt + wire was toast.
Fixed that with a new lug, and it is solid now. starts perfect every time. _________________ '87 Westy 'Flossie','86 Westy 'R1','86 tintop GL - Subi2.2 'J2','83.5 stock tintop L 'ZoomBus','74 Karmann Ghia, '63 Notch
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oasis Samba Member
Joined: December 12, 2002 Posts: 2168
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Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2021 6:26 pm Post subject: Re: Official lazy person's stupid question thread |
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I had been searching for literally hours the past couple of days looking for cup holder and/or storage console solution for Sinka. I had a great, free dumpster option when I owned Vanagon back in the '90s. Alas, it had bucket seats; Sinka does not.
The stupid question I found on Amazon and other sites for certain products was "Does this fit a <insert year> <insert vehicle>?"
The freaking ad would give the dimensions. Even I have a tape measure and know how to use it. And, yet, there would be pages and pages of the same type of question over and over again with the same answer over and over again -- "The dimensions are blah x blah x blah."
Maybe when my gizmo arrives in a day or two, the joke will be on me, but the same question repeatedly asked has me wondering about the human condition sometimes. _________________ Now: 2003 New Beetle Turbo S / 1990 Single Cab Transporter / 2014 Tiguan R-Line 4motion / 2013 Tiguan S / 2002 Golf GLS TDI
Past: 1974 Thing Acapulco / 2009 Eos Komfort / 1997 Jetta GT / 2002 Cabrio GLX / 2002 Passat GLS / 1971 Super Beetle / 1993 EuroVan MV Westfalia / 1981 Pickup LX / 1985 Vanagon / 1986 Jetta GLI |
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oasis Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 12:11 pm Post subject: Re: Official lazy person's stupid question thread |
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Okay, I have one of my own, although, "lazy" I'm not and perhaps it should be "ignorant person's question," but anyway ...
What is the little rubber doohickey that is just above VW-Volkswagen badge on the left rear, just above the Transporter badge on the right rear, and at the very top of both side gates facing the rear?
I am missing one, and don't know what to search for in order to buy one. _________________ Now: 2003 New Beetle Turbo S / 1990 Single Cab Transporter / 2014 Tiguan R-Line 4motion / 2013 Tiguan S / 2002 Golf GLS TDI
Past: 1974 Thing Acapulco / 2009 Eos Komfort / 1997 Jetta GT / 2002 Cabrio GLX / 2002 Passat GLS / 1971 Super Beetle / 1993 EuroVan MV Westfalia / 1981 Pickup LX / 1985 Vanagon / 1986 Jetta GLI |
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BCE56 Samba Member
Joined: July 16, 2013 Posts: 359 Location: So Cal
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Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 12:37 pm Post subject: Re: Official lazy person's stupid question thread |
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(Somewhat off-topic.)
Trying to decode VIN on a '69 Type 1 Bug.
Decoder sites request 17 digits. I see only 9: 119XXXXXX, on chassis and registration.
I think the longer sequences began on later model years, as on my Syncro which has a 17 digit alphanumeric VIN. _________________ =BCE56=
'86 Syncro tintop
EJ22, OBD II early SC adapter plate conversion
Side project: '69 Frankenbug "It's alive!" |
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fxr Samba Member
Joined: December 07, 2014 Posts: 2325 Location: Bay area CA
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Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 1:06 pm Post subject: Re: Official lazy person's stupid question thread |
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The usual term to describe these is 'blind grommet'. _________________ Jim Crowther
1984 1.9l EJ22 Westy Wolfsburg Edition
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oasis Samba Member
Joined: December 12, 2002 Posts: 2168
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Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 5:45 pm Post subject: Re: Official lazy person's stupid question thread |
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BCE56 wrote: |
Trying to decode VIN on a '69 Type 1 Bug.
Decoder sites request 17 digits. I see only 9: 119XXXXXX, on chassis and registration.
I think the longer sequences began on later model years, as on my Syncro which has a 17 digit alphanumeric VIN. |
17-digit VINs started with the 1981 model year. The air-cooled section has a decoder somewhere.
fxr wrote: |
The usual term to describe these is 'blind grommet'. |
Okay. Thanks! If I can't find one specific for a single- or double-cab, I'll do a measure and search for something universal I can use. _________________ Now: 2003 New Beetle Turbo S / 1990 Single Cab Transporter / 2014 Tiguan R-Line 4motion / 2013 Tiguan S / 2002 Golf GLS TDI
Past: 1974 Thing Acapulco / 2009 Eos Komfort / 1997 Jetta GT / 2002 Cabrio GLX / 2002 Passat GLS / 1971 Super Beetle / 1993 EuroVan MV Westfalia / 1981 Pickup LX / 1985 Vanagon / 1986 Jetta GLI |
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Vanagon Nut Samba Member
Joined: February 08, 2008 Posts: 10379 Location: Sunshine Coast B.C.
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Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 8:46 pm Post subject: Re: Official lazy person's stupid question thread |
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bobby black wrote: |
.... Here is what I eventually found....
Alt + wire was toast.
Fixed that with a new lug, and it is solid now. starts perfect every time. |
That's great your engine starts but am I missing something? How would a poor D+ connection at alternator affect starting? Or was this a charging issue?
I was officially lazy in not reading every single word of your posts.
Is it possible that D+ wire was shorting to ground and that affected engine starting?
Neil. _________________ 1981 Westy DIY 15º ABA
1988 West DIY 50º ABA
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Wildthings Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2005 Posts: 50353
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Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 9:57 pm Post subject: Re: Official lazy person's stupid question thread |
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BCE56 wrote: |
(Somewhat off-topic.)
Trying to decode VIN on a '69 Type 1 Bug.
Decoder sites request 17 digits. I see only 9: 119XXXXXX, on chassis and registration.
I think the longer sequences began on later model years, as on my Syncro which has a 17 digit alphanumeric VIN. |
The first number being a 1 indicates you have a Beetle and the third digit being a 9 would indicate you have a 1969 model year vehicle.
The second digit will tell you something about your model (like sedan verse convertible) but I don't know what numbers mean what, while the XXX are sequential. |
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Abscate Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2014 Posts: 22670 Location: NYC/Upstate/ROW
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Posted: Sun Jun 20, 2021 2:38 am Post subject: Re: Official lazy person's stupid question thread |
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bobbyblack wrote: |
I don't think this is stock.. ??? It goes around #3 plug wire.. Pesky!
Edit. Nothing like this on my '86
Appears to be part of the aftermarket CC... Nothing to do with my problem I'll bet.
Edit:
Okay, so goose chase on #3 wire, as that has to do with the CC.. Looking around I also put the timing light on all the other spark plug wires, found that the best one was #1 to be "making things work" like some kind of magic. Here is what I eventually found..
Alt + wire was toast.
Fixed that with a new lug, and it is solid now. starts perfect every time. |
Some sort of inductive pick up for a timing light, a tachometer, or cruise control even? _________________ .ssS! |
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ALstew Samba Member
Joined: November 11, 2016 Posts: 176 Location: SoCal
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Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:54 am Post subject: Re: Official lazy person's stupid question thread |
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Hello, I am an electrical beginner. I have been having a few starting issues when the engine is hot and I run into the store for a second that I have been trying to solve (checking connections, and grounds)
What is this attached to my starter? Is it a relay? An aftermarket solenoid? Is there a stock piece that I can replace this with?
Thanks!
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dobryan Samba Member
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Vanagon Nut Samba Member
Joined: February 08, 2008 Posts: 10379 Location: Sunshine Coast B.C.
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Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2021 10:53 am Post subject: Re: Official lazy person's stupid question thread |
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ALstew wrote: |
Hello, I am an electrical beginner. I have been having a few starting issues when the engine is hot and I run into the store for a second that I have been trying to solve (checking connections, and grounds)
What is this attached to my starter? Is it a relay? An aftermarket solenoid? Is there a stock piece that I can replace this with? |
Assuming "attached" means "connected", yes. It's most likely a "hot start" relay and appears to be aftermarket.
The stock piece that would replace it would be a known good starter motor.
edit: .... and I don't mean that in a tongue in cheek way. i.e. if starter is turning slow, issue could be starter, wiring, battery, etc. VW may have sold a Bosch "hot start" relay kit and may still? I see reference to a WR1 Bosch kit online. I'm sure our vendors sell similar or same hot start kits. That said, the blue part you show might be working fine.
Is starting issue due to starter motor turning slowly or not at all?
Neil. _________________ 1981 Westy DIY 15º ABA
1988 West DIY 50º ABA
VE7TBN
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turbotype1 Samba Member
Joined: April 30, 2005 Posts: 583 Location: seacoast
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Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2021 11:52 am Post subject: Re: Official lazy person's stupid question thread |
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oasis wrote: |
Okay, I have one of my own, although, "lazy" I'm not and perhaps it should be "ignorant person's question," but anyway ...
What is the little rubber doohickey that is just above VW-Volkswagen badge on the left rear, just above the Transporter badge on the right rear, and at the very top of both side gates facing the rear?
I am missing one, and don't know what to search for in order to buy one. |
This is the part number.... looks like they may be a bay window part as well
211 813 395 cover cap _________________
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This new fad of get it the lowest, or run it with the worst looks, (patina) isn't cool, it's for the hey everyone look at me crowd, i'm driving a beat down ratty, unsafe, VW, how cool am I ???...your not....
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ALstew Samba Member
Joined: November 11, 2016 Posts: 176 Location: SoCal
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Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2021 3:05 pm Post subject: Re: Official lazy person's stupid question thread |
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Vanagon Nut wrote: |
ALstew wrote: |
Hello, I am an electrical beginner. I have been having a few starting issues when the engine is hot and I run into the store for a second that I have been trying to solve (checking connections, and grounds)
What is this attached to my starter? Is it a relay? An aftermarket solenoid? Is there a stock piece that I can replace this with? |
Assuming "attached" means "connected", yes. It's most likely a "hot start" relay and appears to be aftermarket.
The stock piece that would replace it would be a known good starter motor.
edit: .... and I don't mean that in a tongue in cheek way. i.e. if starter is turning slow, issue could be starter, wiring, battery, etc. VW may have sold a Bosch "hot start" relay kit and may still? I see reference to a WR1 Bosch kit online. I'm sure our vendors sell similar or same hot start kits. That said, the blue part you show might be working fine.
Is starting issue due to starter motor turning slowly or not at all?
Neil. |
Thanks for your help Neil! Attached means connected, correct. This only happens like 10% of the time, but the when it is hot the starter will not turn over. Going to have my starter rebuilt, but before I do I guess I will just remove this "relay kit" and see how it performs. |
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thebigben Samba Member
Joined: October 22, 2020 Posts: 94 Location: California
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Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2021 7:53 pm Post subject: Re: Official lazy person's stupid question thread |
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Okay here’s three dumb questions.
1. My steering wheel makes a slight rubbing noise when turning. Is this normal?
2. I’m 6’ 2” and my steering wheel blocks the majority of the air coming out of the vents. Anyone have a good fix? _________________ Ben
'85 2WD Westy w/ Peloquin TBD + 2.2 Subi (Kurt Vannegut) |
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Vanagon Nut Samba Member
Joined: February 08, 2008 Posts: 10379 Location: Sunshine Coast B.C.
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Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2021 8:31 pm Post subject: Re: Official lazy person's stupid question thread |
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ALstew wrote: |
Vanagon Nut wrote: |
ALstew wrote: |
Hello, I am an electrical beginner. I have been having a few starting issues when the engine is hot and I run into the store for a second that |
The stock piece that would replace it would be a known good starter motor.
edit: .... and I don't mean that in a tongue in cheek way. i.e. if starter is turning slow, issue could be starter, wiring, battery, etc. VW may have sold a Bosch "hot start" relay kit and may still? I see reference to a WR1 Bosch kit online. I'm sure our vendors sell similar or same hot start kits. That said, the blue part you show might be working fine.
Is starting issue due to starter motor turning slowly or not at all?
Neil. |
Thanks for your help Neil! Attached means connected, correct. This only happens like 10% of the time, but the when it is hot the starter will not turn over. Going to have my starter rebuilt, but before I do I guess I will just remove this "relay kit" and see how it performs. |
You're welcome ALstew.
I had a Bosch starter rebuilt. After that it worked fine about 80% of the time. Replaced the long cable from battery to starter. (it was fairly corroded) No improvement seen at starter. I don't know if an AutoZone type place offers rebuilts. That might be a less costly gamble than hiring a specialty shop to rebuild your starter, it that's what you're planning.
I'd suggest searching here for the Karl Mullendore adaptor. It allows the use of a more modern new, not rebuilt, starter. I did this with zero regrets. I can get a new starter replacement off Amazon for less than 100 USD last I checked.
Neil. _________________ 1981 Westy DIY 15º ABA
1988 West DIY 50º ABA
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