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Title: MK3 Golf 1.8 non starting issue!
Post by: DanChave on 02 September 2011, 08:53

I came to drive my car this morning and It wouldn't start. There was power to the ignition, as in the stereo started up but no noise from the engine bay! I tried a couple of times and then it fired up and ran as normal. Am I right in thinking this is a problem with the starter motor? It has done this once before and I don't want to get caught out, should I just replace it or can it be fixed? Cheers in advance  :smiley:

Title: Re: MK3 Golf 1.8 non starting issue!
Post by: DanChave on 02 September 2011, 11:31

After reading into possible causes I am now thinking it could be the ignition switch? Can anyone tell me how I can distinguish between the to possible problems?

Title: Re: MK3 Golf 1.8 non starting issue!
Post by: Seanl on 02 September 2011, 21:38

Check voltage to the starter motor. If there is voltage there, its that!  :wink: