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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: neil_1821 on 08 November 2006, 12:26
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since having my 1.4 golf it's been a good car and still is, however i now have a problem and i dont know what the problem could be.
Every morning i turn the keys and the starter motor turns and makes funny noises and then stops, so i turn the ignition off and try again and it will do the same. If i remove the keys and try again it may do the same again or will fire. I'm guessing it's because of the cold weather but do i need a new battery, alternator or starter motor or is it a general problem with golfs?
It sounds as if when it's cold the starter motor hasnt got enough juice to turn the engine properlyso i dunno.
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funny noise could well be the starter motor but first thing i would do is get your car down to your local motor factors and get them to test the battery and alternator first - they should do it for free...you'll be able to isolate the problem then