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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: oakgreengolf on 12 February 2009, 08:47

Title: Starter motor problem?
Post by: oakgreengolf on 12 February 2009, 08:47

Ok the starter hasn't been right for some time, rev counter goes bonkers when you try to start car. sometimes sticks then fires. Is ok when warm. This morning did the same however i think the starter has jammed, now when I turn the key and the fuel pump primes but nothing happens. The red/blk wire to the starter is getting 12v when the ignition is turned. So would this be an electrical problem or the starter is f**ked. Ive tryed bashing it with a hammer and rocking it in 3rd. I presume as its getting 12v it should work. connections seem clean. If it has jammed is it safe to get towed and jump it in 2nd to get it into my garage.  :sad:

Title: Re: Starter motor problem?
Post by: rubjonny on 12 February 2009, 11:11

does sound like it, but to be crtain jump the pin direct to the battery with a length of wire.
if its dead there is no problem bump starting the car and driving it, just dont stall it ;)

Title: Re: Starter motor problem?
Post by: oakgreengolf on 12 February 2009, 15:56

just changed the starter for a genuine bosch one I got off ebay, its designed for diesels, awsome sound when starting, the power is immence.  all is good now. :cool:

Title: Re: Starter motor problem?
Post by: Breaker on 12 February 2009, 16:31

Any info on what diesel starter fits a mk2?

Title: Re: Starter motor problem?
Post by: oakgreengolf on 12 February 2009, 17:19

mines got the o2a box so is slightly different setup. They do a mk2 diesel ones but a gen one will be ok. Only bought mine as it was cheap.  :wink:

Title: Re: Starter motor problem?
Post by: rubjonny on 12 February 2009, 17:34

any MK2 or 3 starter from a 1.6-2.0 will fit (except automatics, and the MK3 1.6 & 2.0 16v), MK2 diesel and MK3 GTI ones are a bit beefed up as well.

Title: Re: Starter motor problem?
Post by: danny_p on 13 February 2009, 01:07

mk3  1.9 D   starter is 1.8 KW    as opposed to 1.2 kw for the petrol one

Title: Re: Starter motor problem?
Post by: Breaker on 13 February 2009, 08:31

I've got a kr.
Prob easiest getting an abf starter?

Title: Re: Starter motor problem?
Post by: danny_p on 13 February 2009, 09:56

1.9D   is the starter you want.   mk3 golf 1900d has 020 style gearbox  will fit all 020 boxes.       abf has 02a gearbox