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84 water cooled vw westfalia won't start

howdy all, i'm having a problem with my 84' westy starting. i've had the battery jumped, which is practically brand new, and ran fine. which i then took it on a nice drive and then let it idle for awhile, figuring it had plenty of time to recharge. the next day i turned it over and it started, but since then it will not start. the lights, stereo, etc. work. so i'm wondering if this is a ignition coil, starter, or alternator problem. can anyone relate or have any suggestions? thanks, chris

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yellowsubmarine
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My first step would be to check your alternator to make sure it is charging the battery. Get a multimeter, check your battery voltage across the +- terminals. Should be around 12. After jump-starting the vanagon give 'er a few revs to give the alternator a generous chance to self-excite. You should see the battery voltage jump up to 13-15 volts. If it stays at a battery-like ~12 volts you have found your problem.

Of course check all your wiring harnesses, battery ground, starter connections etc. etc.

-A

yellowsubmar> howdy all,

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Antony Hilliard

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