welshlad Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Mk4 efi My starter motor intermittently either doesnt work, sticks on once started and generally doesnt sound right as its turning over the engine This happens with the old starter motor and a new one! Ive got a new battery and new ish alternator and ive cleaned earth cable and even put a extra earth cable to the alternator bolts but still its still doing the same thing ARGHHHHH!!! oh and ive cleaned ignition switch contacts etc too. Any ideas?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mass1v Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I had the same sort of problem i replaced the power cables to the starter in the end and seems to be ok now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lee81 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Wiring problems. Junk it and replace with new. Its not too involved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshlad Posted June 25, 2013 Author Share Posted June 25, 2013 Thanks guys ill try that, suppose itll do it good to have some fresh new copper wiring to get a good ampage down to it, but still i cant understand why it sticks on now and then unless it needs a heat sheild? ive already wrapped the downpipe etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuDaBear Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 You could have a dodgy replacement starter? I use a transit connect diesel on mine when it was running cvh turbo power, it will be on my zetec turbo too, they are around £70 on ebay and a direct replacement, possible new connecter on the trigger wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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