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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: sillygilly on 06 February 2010, 12:43

Title: Intermittent starting problem
Post by: sillygilly on 06 February 2010, 12:43

I have a J plate Mkii that sometimes refuses to start. It doesn't turn over or do anything .
I am not sure if it has a loose wire somewhere but sometimes I rummage around it then starts. The battery connection is ok as far as I am aware.
Can anyone help ?

Title: Re: Intermittent starting problem
Post by: johnson6672 on 06 February 2010, 12:46

Possible ignition switch, i guess if you wiggle and play with the key it will start.

Title: Re: Intermittent starting problem
Post by: Reasty on 06 February 2010, 12:50

I had this exact problem and it turned out to be the starter motor was knackered,next time it does it get someone to sit n the car with the key turned then gently tap the starter with a hammer,chances are it'll burst into life. :smiley:

Title: Re: Intermittent starting problem
Post by: walchy01 on 06 February 2010, 13:29

Starter motor fault, just changed mine due to exactly the same problem.