Help! Starting problem
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Help! Starting problem
New member. Got a slight problem with my Mk1 conv' GTI 1.8
Voltage reading 12 before start up, but on turning the ingnition the power drains and the starter motor turns lazlily, and usually won't start. When turning ignition back off the voltage reading kicks back up to 12 again. Was happening every now and then but has been constant for the past few weeks.
Already replaced the battery and alternator a couple of times. the alternator bushes seem to be warn very badly on one of the alternators i've changed, everytime I change the battery or alternator the problem seems to go away and then comes back again.
Please, please help if you've got any ideas - thanks
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Local Hero
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cheers for the responce
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Battery does seem to be the obvious I agree.
It's just puzzling that I've changed it so many times it works for a while (couple of months) then goes funny again. Someone suggested it was the alternator (thus regularly causing duff batteries) but even that I've replaced a couple of times - again works for a while and back to square one - I have been getting them from one supplier though - maybe they are all poor quality?
When I do get it started, if I turn it off it will then start again perfectly, but not if I leave it. Sometimes it will turnover and start straight away, sometimes it sounds like lazy starter motor sydrome but then all of a sudden speeds up and starts (when it does this it always re-sets the MLF thingy) and sometimes turnsover V.slowly and eventually gives up, yet still shows 12v
One of those typical inconsitent annoying problems! Thanks for all your comments I am so greatful for all your suggetsions!
Cheers
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Local Hero
It might also be worth replacing the earth strap (to the engine) and obviously worth checking the electrical connections to the starter.
Once you are confident that the battery (and alternator) are okay, then you need to 'catch' the car in its fault condition and do some tests. Its possible that you have a 'tempramental' starter motor, too.
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Its a daily driver too, so its infuriating.
Going to check ignition switch, starter motor wiring etc..
If i can be bothered at the weekend, im going to pull the starter and put 12v across it directly on the bench, then check all the voltages at the starter motor end of the wiring.
Also, is there a bush in the gearbox that the starter motor drive sits in ? could this be worn ?
Real golfers don't play with clubs
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muttley racing ftmfw
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I reckon its a sticking starter Em but take others advice first and check all the voltages
Arun
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