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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: (shakey) on 09 March 2012, 18:38

Title: starter motor problem
Post by: (shakey) on 09 March 2012, 18:38
this has happened twice to me now.

the stater motor has stuck and wont turn at all,the car will only start if you bump start it.

after that the motor is fine until it happens again is it worth dismanteling it and cleaning it all up or just get a new one?
Title: Re: starter motor problem
Post by: richw911 on 09 March 2012, 18:42
Sounds like a burnt spot if so it will need replacing.
Title: Re: starter motor problem
Post by: (shakey) on 09 March 2012, 18:45
Quote from: richw911 on 09 March 2012, 18:42
Sounds like a burnt spot if so it will need replacing.

will it o well best place and cheapest place rich to get one.
Title: Re: starter motor problem
Post by: Toby on 09 March 2012, 18:47
Mine sreaches  :grin:
Title: Re: starter motor problem
Post by: (shakey) on 09 March 2012, 18:49
Quote from: Toby on 09 March 2012, 18:47
Mine sreaches  :grin:

would profer the sreache than it not starting m8 i nearly missed the carling cup final the other week would of not been happy.
Title: Re: starter motor problem
Post by: richw911 on 09 March 2012, 18:54
Quote from: (shakey) on 09 March 2012, 18:45
Quote from: richw911 on 09 March 2012, 18:42
Sounds like a burnt spot if so it will need replacing.

will it o well best place and cheapest place rich to get one.

Carparts4less which is owned by Euro car parts but appears to be cheaper even with forum discount!

http://www.carparts4less.co.uk/starter-motor

Even has the same part numbers http://www.eurocarparts.com/starter-motor
Title: Re: starter motor problem
Post by: rio_gti on 09 March 2012, 19:14
im sure there is a how too to recon it.....

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=151809.0

worth a shot??
Title: Re: starter motor problem
Post by: richw911 on 09 March 2012, 19:18
Quote from: rio_gti on 09 March 2012, 19:14
im sure there is a how too to recon it.....

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=151809.0

worth a shot??

Wont fix a burnt spot though - a local car electrical specialist may be able to do it cheaper than buying a recon one  :undecided:
Title: Re: starter motor problem
Post by: boyob32 on 10 March 2012, 06:55
Seems obvious but have you checked the wiring too? Mine was playing up and luckily it turned out to there been a poor connection to the starter.
Title: Re: starter motor problem
Post by: (shakey) on 10 March 2012, 10:47
Quote from: boyob32 on 10 March 2012, 06:55
Seems obvious but have you checked the wiring too? Mine was playing up and luckily it turned out to there been a poor connection to the starter.

might have a look at that now,because the glowplug light is just flashing like the battery is dead but its not.
Title: Re: starter motor problem
Post by: (shakey) on 11 March 2012, 19:07
just gone out and bought a new starter and i dont think it is the starter think its the battery as all the light on the dash were flashing and clicking just wondering if its the alternater is on its way out?

any ideas guys
Title: Re: starter motor problem
Post by: richw911 on 11 March 2012, 19:55
You need to do a drop test on the battery and then get it running and see if you are getting around 14v at the battery with a multimeter  :smiley:

As said it could be a loose connection  :wink: