Re: Strange Starter Behavior

["A. Bjorkheim" <andreb@u.washington.edu>]

    You can do a few tests to determine if its your starter or if its your
ignition switch.  I had this problem with my 79 to where the starter would
not even work when I turned the switch.  Wasnt sure if it was the starter 
or the switch.  To test the starter you can simply try using a jumper to
go between the positive terminal on the battery and terminal 50 (12 gauge
R/BK wire).  I had to do this sometimes to get the car started  =)  Or,
you can use a jumper between the two wires behind the ignition switch,
term 30 (12 gauge Red) and term 50 (12 gauge R/BK).  If you try the jumper
at the switch and it still doesnt work, check your wiring to and from the
switch.  If that is okay, do the starter jumper test.  HTH....

   Andre'
   Neon Green 79

> My starter has been behaving in a rather odd manner lately.
> When I first got my Scirocco, I couldn't tell for sure, but
> I would often find myself wondering if the starter hesitated
> to engage after the key was turned. Now, I can turn the key and
> hold it in the start position for up to five seconds before
> the engine turns. The battery is fine and this has been going
> on for months. After the wait, the starter even turns at
> normal speed. Rather strange for a failing starter, eh?
> Anyone else experienced this?

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