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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Jasikasisback on 03 July 2014, 20:29

Title: Help changing starter motor mk3 golf
Post by: Jasikasisback on 03 July 2014, 20:29

Unplugged  the plug for the ignition switch from the one that is still in place in the car and plugged in the new switch into it. Turned the key to the on switch and
then carefully turned the new ignition switch with a screwdriver...initially the car turned over but then on successive attempts it did not... most likely the starter motor is now kaputt fur alle Zeit so I need a good comprehensive guide to changing the starter...as far as i know it is disconnect all the wires...support the engine with a jack...there are three bolts holding the starter in place one goes through the engine mount... take the three bolts out (not sure but the engine mount bolt is the first one to be taken out and last to be replaced??) take the starter out and put in a replacement...reverse all steps...:)  I have a replacement starter but was wondering how i could test that it really works before i put it on the car...really newd an idiots guide...:)...

Title: Re: Help changing starter motor mk3 golf
Post by: Jasikasisback on 03 July 2014, 20:46

saw a video for changing a starter on a b4 passat and there is a copper? ring that needs to be replaced  where the starter sits inside the engine?(is this necessary?)

Title: Re: Help changing starter motor mk3 golf
Post by: Len on 04 July 2014, 13:58

No mate no copper

And basically what you said above is correct

Title: Re: Help changing starter motor mk3 golf
Post by: Bellend on 04 July 2014, 16:11

There is a brass ring!

Title: Re: Help changing starter motor mk3 golf
Post by: Jasikasisback on 05 July 2014, 00:05

do i need to put a new brass ring in or just leave the old one??

Title: Re: Help changing starter motor mk3 golf
Post by: Jasikasisback on 06 July 2014, 17:26

theres a bolt going from the starter housing down to the power steering. it is neither 13mm or 12 or 1/2 . what is the size??as i cant get it off

Title: Re: Help changing starter motor mk3 golf
Post by: Jasikasisback on 06 July 2014, 22:17

finally got the bolt off...the rust monster had really destroyed it unfortunately the replacement starter didn't start when I put it in...(which sucked cause nothing is open today..Because of the stubborn bolts it took many hours to get the starter out.....will have a go with a brand new starter next weekend...:)...and then off to mot...:)