pajsh
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| posted on 1/2/08 at 10:06 PM |
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Starter Motor Running On?
Quick Question for my lad for his Mk4 golf.
When he starts the car the starter motor seems to stay engaged for a fraction until the engine throws it off.
Is the return mechanism mechanical or electical?
I'm thinking mechnical could be resolved by removal, a clean and a good dose of WD40 but electrical may need a new stater motor.
He says he can't afford a new motor but sooner or later its going to knacker it or the flywheel which would alot more expensive.
I used to be apathetic but now I just don't care.
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 1/2/08 at 10:13 PM |
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Try pulling off the small lead from the solonoid when the starter is still engaged , If the problem stops it could be a faulty electrical section of
the ignition switch. Worth taking the starter off and cleaning the pinion then a squirt of WD40.
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nitram38
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| posted on 1/2/08 at 10:15 PM |
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Sounds like it could be a sticking solenoid on the starter motor.
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onzarob
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| posted on 1/2/08 at 10:16 PM |
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This is a common problem on MK4 Golfs, IIRC it due to grease/corrosion on the motor shaft.
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 2/2/08 at 12:18 AM |
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obviously don't use petrol or thinners to clean it
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