Damn Starter motor

Post by **The Reverend Pimp Daddy** » 18 Oct 2007, 20:18

After all my troubles with a slow starter motor and a dud battery, I got myself a brand new battery, had a bush fitted.....everything great for about 3 weeks.then............Today I go to start her up........Click, click, ok......get a hammer give the soleniod a good whack...click.....ok , check all connections...all good...click......ok got a few of us put it in gear, give it a good rocking...Charge battery (just in case)....Click........Do you think my starters had it ????

I do but there might be something I've overlooked..anyone ?????

2.0ltr CU engine

Post by **ermie571** » 18 Oct 2007, 21:35

may be able to locate an air cooled starter in my collection of bits.....

not sure, but htink I have one lurking somewhere....

Emma

Post by **The Reverend Pimp Daddy** » 19 Oct 2007, 05:21

Thanks Emma.......Going to look for faults 1st, but will get back to you if I need it

How much posted hun ????

Post by **ermie571** » 19 Oct 2007, 08:15

you have pm...

edited....no you don't.....

sorry - see below....

Post by **ermie571** » 19 Oct 2007, 08:17

ok, will go hunting,,,,,needed an excuse to tidy up!

then will stick it on the kitchen scales.....

Will let you know

Emma
x

Post by **hammy44** » 19 Oct 2007, 08:46

apparently the ignition barrel on these give trouble mine does same as yours but has not give in yet .dont know if its the starter or ignition but bought a new barrel off ebay for £7 and keep it in the van just incase it doesnt start someday.

Post by **ermie571** » 19 Oct 2007, 09:21

ummm just a little tip,,,

I don't think it is a simple job to change the ignition barrel - requires drilling in exactly the right place to remove the old one......

maybe worth purchasing the metal mount that holds it to the column as well if you are thinking of changing it over with only a spanner for company!

take care
Emma

Post by **Mocki** » 19 Oct 2007, 09:45

you dont need to drill anything to change the switch.......and anyway if it clicking its getting a signal

Post by **ermie571** » 19 Oct 2007, 10:05

thought he meant the whole barrel - I ran into this when someone tried to drive the van away - had to replace the bit the key goes into as they had smashed it to pieces...

sorry for misleading peeps...

Emma

Post by **The Reverend Pimp Daddy** » 19 Oct 2007, 11:30

Emma if ever you need owt like the barrel again.mk1/2 Golfs And Mk1/2 Scirocco's are identical..ie.go straight on