edit my CL wont start now! fixed!
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edit my CL wont start now! fixed!
turn the key and the dash lights come on and the relay clicks but thats it,no starter, no nothing.
Ive checked the battery which is fine.tried giving the starter a good whack and checked king lead from coil and connections to the starter.
The car has never done this before and normaly starts first time
thought volkswagens were supposed to be reliable
1983 lhasa green GTI
1982 lemon yellow CL
1982 lemon yellow CL
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If it helps, i've just bought onr for my '93 cabby, havent a clue if they're the same???. Wont have a chance to fit it for a couple weeks, so you could have it and sort me out next week. I'll be in cford tonite btw.
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Local Hero
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1981 1600 GTI (coming to a road near you soon…)
1983 1100 C
1983 1100 C
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not sure if your starter will fit but thanks for the offer Glen
tried connecting jumpleads from the GTI, no luck quite alot of oil on the starter, going to give it a good clean tomorow maybe get the one off the other CL.
sorry but how do i check the power feed to the starter?realy must buy a voltmeter
1983 lhasa green GTI
1982 lemon yellow CL
1982 lemon yellow CL
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Local Hero
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1981 1600 GTI (coming to a road near you soon…)
1983 1100 C
1983 1100 C
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muttley racing ftmfw
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a thick cable straight from the battery +ve. This needs to be permanent 12v +ve
and a small wire that comes out the loom. this should go 12v +ve when you turn the key to crank position
The starter casing should have a good earth. it gets this from the thick cable from the -ve side of the battery, usually go's to the G-box or a starter bolt
1983 MK1 Golf GTi
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dirtyburty said
Does sound like a starter problem. If it is, It should start easily from a push start. (unless you've flooded it) I'd start by checking the fuse if you haven't already
havent been able to try push starting it as i havent got anyone nearby who can help (i dont want to give my next door neighbour the satisfaction of knowing the cars broken down!) thought id try the jump leads just to make sure it wasnt the battery
as far as i can see there is no fuse in the fuse box that directly relates to the ignition.as i said earlyer,the relay is clicking when i turn the key which would indicate thats working ok.Going to get the starter from my old CL and give that a go
thanks for all the advice
1983 lhasa green GTI
1982 lemon yellow CL
1982 lemon yellow CL
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checked the solenoid with my new ?5 GSF multi meter and it was ok
took the old starter from my spares CL and fitted it to the car
problem solved!
thanks for all your sugestions now back to the GTI!
1983 lhasa green GTI
1982 lemon yellow CL
1982 lemon yellow CL
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took the old starter from my spares CL and fitted it to the car
problem solved!
Nice one. Keep the dead starter motor. We'll have it apart, might be able to recon it.
1981 1600 GTI (coming to a road near you soon…)
1983 1100 C
1983 1100 C
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