starting problems

[Rabbit16v@attbi.com (Rabbit16v)]

Usually if the motor is turning over but not starting the starter isn't the
problem.  Once in a while the starter won't turn over fast enough and that
could be a starter problem.  VW starters are usually pretty tough and
usually the problems with them are user caused (won't start so I better
crank it over for 5 minutes!!).  Unless it's an automatic!

I'd check your cold start system or maybe even your ignition system.  One or
the other unless a rod is sticking out the side of the block.

Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: "James Woodward" <jimbw1@hotmail.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 24, 2002 12:58 PM
Subject: starting problems


> Hey, this is actually for my newly acquired 1984 jetta 1.7l, but i thought
you guys might help me.  Ever since i got it a few days ago, the starter has
to turn over a few times then it'll start, until today that is. It just
turned over and over and wouldn't start. i tried jumping the starter to the
positive battery terminal but didn't fix anything, oh and i can hear the
fuel pump turning on. Does this sound like a bad starter? and if so, can i
use the starter of my 86 8v scirocco in its place? thanks in advance.
>
> James
>
>
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