Does anyone know if the solenoid (not starter) off a 1997 GTI VR6 M/T will fit as a replacement on a 2002 Jetta TDI M/T?
Thanks!
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Here's the deal:
1. Car did not start this morning (WI, 1 deg. F), turned over very slow.
2. Watched voltage at battery:
mid 12V range
while waiting for GP's it droped to mid to high 11V range
while turning over (if that's what you call it) low to mid 11V range
3. The starter/solenoid started smoking... not good IMO.
4. Tried jump starting, solenoid clicks but starter does not make a sound.
5. Push started the car (by hand), damn that was cool, never done a diesel!
6. Warmed up, parked, shut off, and now she starts just fine.
Could it be the battery is dieing and the starter was stuck in the engaged position (therefore it could not engage again)?
Could it be the solenoid is junk (easy to turnover once warm, less power needed)?
About 2 weeks ago I did Wingnut's starter fix (she no longer grinds/squeels on startup)
I all so cleaned up all connection to the starter and grounds (had starting problems in cold weather). This seemed to fix the problem, now it is back, I hate this!
Please Help!
Thanks again
Thanks!
***Revised***
Here's the deal:
1. Car did not start this morning (WI, 1 deg. F), turned over very slow.
2. Watched voltage at battery:
mid 12V range
while waiting for GP's it droped to mid to high 11V range
while turning over (if that's what you call it) low to mid 11V range
3. The starter/solenoid started smoking... not good IMO.
4. Tried jump starting, solenoid clicks but starter does not make a sound.
5. Push started the car (by hand), damn that was cool, never done a diesel!
6. Warmed up, parked, shut off, and now she starts just fine.
Could it be the battery is dieing and the starter was stuck in the engaged position (therefore it could not engage again)?
Could it be the solenoid is junk (easy to turnover once warm, less power needed)?
About 2 weeks ago I did Wingnut's starter fix (she no longer grinds/squeels on startup)
I all so cleaned up all connection to the starter and grounds (had starting problems in cold weather). This seemed to fix the problem, now it is back, I hate this!
Please Help!
Thanks again
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