Hi Guys,
I have a 96 VR6. I bought it as an accidient damage repairable. The only way I can start it is by pushing it and bump starting.
The battery has 12.65 volts but drops to 6 volts when I try to start. Ive tried a heavy duty battery from my daily mk5 tdi and it made no difference. I've tested the starter motor outside the car and it works fine. The engine seems to be held back somehow. I've even removed all the plugs and tried to turn it over. It did turn over slowly but soon stopped. I've also tried a direct feed to the starter without success
Any idea's? Could it be a seized alternator or air con compressor? Or does it sound like my engines seizing up?
Cheers
Steve