Yep, my '85 Jetta had this problem also (after ~400k kms). I got tired of using a screwdriver to short the starter terminals when it failed to start, so I replaced the plastic switch in the column. (about $10 I think). This and the fan switch are common points of failure on VWs, but easy to fix. On 16 Oct 2001 at 11:35, Mary Beth and Chris Geiser wrote: > Mine does the same thing, but it's the actual ignition switch.... I took the > plastic off the steering column and now I have to move the black plug on the > base of the ignition switch with the key in the start position, then it > turns over.... I've got a new switch on order.... I'd check out the switch > before I started beating the starter with a hammer, as the switch going bad > is not uncommon at all. > > Chris > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf > > Of Aled > > Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2001 11:07 AM > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Subject: Sticky diesel starter motor > > > > > > I've an '86 1.6D HighTop Transporter (UK) and today the starter won't turn > > on the first twist of the key, following glow plug warm up. After > > subsequent > > rattling of the gear shift and dumping the clutch, rolling the van forward > > an inch (I'll try anything once...) it started as if nothing was amiss. It > > did the same this afternoon while leaving work. I've noticed that the > > starter has been getting more sluggish to engage and turn lately, though > > plenty powerful enough to crank the engine. > > > > What's the verdict? Can this starter motor be salvaged or shall I find > > another one? > > It looks like I'll have to go to work in the GTi tomorrow, how boring... > > > > Aled > > ======================== Shawn Wright Computer Systems Manager Shawnigan Lake School http://www.sls.bc.ca swright@sls.bc.ca |
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