starter motor

[jasonpi]

well i think its on its way out getting a full charge but nothing when i turn the key! is it a hard job, is there a quick fix? needs to be sorted for newark otherwise you lot will have to bump  start me

[mk28vpb91]

Check the connections at the motor and battery are clean before buying a new starter. Can you hear any noises when you try to start?

[jasonpi]

sometimes yes sometimes no

[Blue MK2]

wat happens exactly?

does it stop turning over like its stuck, then if you wait a minute it starts?

[Veedubgt18v]

sometimes the dog wheel thing needs greasing, take it off and have a good look also clean all the connectors to it and see what happens.
WARNING the bolts mounting it are part of the front engine mount so the engine will need supporting

[Veedubgt18v]

Does a starter motor from a 1.6 fit and old 8v gti? cos if it does i know some one who has a recon one lying around jason

[Dizzie]

try connecting a jump lead from your negative on the battery to somewhere on the engine. I've just had the same problem and mine turned out to be the strap that goes from the gearbox to the shell of the car (aka the earth lead). it had corroded over the years and was making too much resistance. only ?1.90 for a new one. it's a lot better now. I also bought another starter for ?20 from the scrappy.

[jasonpi]

well fingers crossed i left the battery on chjarge allday and it seems to have done the trick thx guys

[Dizzie]

I'd still replace that strap if it looks a bit old. it's made everything better on my car now. the wipers move much stronger and my ICE doesn't cut the bassline out when you've got it wound up like it use to. had it flat out for a good 15 mins today and was perfect all the time.