Another starting problem

[jenk]

The problems go on and on with the old 8 valvers

My new problem.......
Turn engine over, starter motor has a little stutter and the clocks all reset as if the batterys been disconected. After that it starts fine. Starter motor buggered? Something else?

Add this to my intermitent starting problem which seems to be moisture related and my cracked windscreen........i am not a happy bunny

 

[andyj]

now that's the ECU control relay my 2.0 Cordy did the same thing..... clocks reset etc

 

[jenk]

now that's the ECU control relay my 2.0 Cordy did the same thing..... clocks reset etc

You da man!

How much did you pay for said part?

Just had a good thought, there should be a sticky. 'It wont bloody start again' get everyone to list there problems and solutions.

 

[andyj]

£10.80 from local VW dealer....

you can search for the PN yourself or just have a look at your fuse box under the steering wheel and pull out the big one with '30' on the top, take to VW counter and say "one of these please...."

 

[Brummy]

had the same .. it 'seems' to have been cured by fitty a new 'heavy duty' battery...

 

[JHAM]

i know wat u mean bout all the problems, ive had the worst day ever trying to get my car up to scratch and one of the things on my list to do is my starter motor!

takes me three attempts to start my car all i can hear is the cogs grinding in the starting motor lol

 

[jenk]

had the same .. it 'seems' to have been cured by fitty a new 'heavy duty' battery...

Batteries in very good condition (nearly new), it can run the starter motor lots and lots and lots

 

[jenk]

£10.80 from local VW dealer....

you can search for the PN yourself or just have a look at your fuse box under the steering wheel and pull out the big one with '30' on the top, take to VW counter and say "one of these please...."

Cheers mate, ill ring GSF first before i tackle the local friendly dub dealer

 

[Dolly_Gti]

my 8 valver has never had an issue lol. but reading all your threads jenk i know where to come when it starts to go tits lol

 

[Brummy]

Batteries in very good condition (nearly new), it can run the starter motor lots and lots and lots

So did my old one, fella ......
also had to reset the clock every time I started her up... put new battery in last thursday afternoon.. went for spin.. never touched it untill sunday (as I was playing with the Audi.. ) **** STILL spot on.. started on the button... ran lights heater cd player.. everything while i was in it left her last night... just been for a 'nip to the shops ' with the missus.. heater on (nipple alert ) lights on, cd player on (background noise..) not a problem.. AND the clock is spot on still !!

 

[jenk]

Whats this audi then brum and whys you **** battery powered?

Thought you were aa mechanic dolly? you should pop round mine and give me a hand, it will be some experience for when yours decides to be an arse

 

[andyj]

If I were you mate, I'd get one from VW.... ECP/GSF aren't reknowned for the quality of their electrical components !!!!

 

[jenk]

If I were you mate, I'd get one from VW.... ECP/GSF aren't reknowned for the quality of their electrical components !!!!

Iv been doubting the reliability of my new coolant temp sensor which is from GSF. Need someone with VAGCOM to log it.

 

[Dolly_Gti]

working at a main BMW dealer i see only bmw's and minis that are near enough brand new! id come round but...... its cold outside lol! maybe ill catch you in the spread some time

 

[jenk]

These new cars ay

Ahhh the the good old Spread, ill be in there christmas eve pissed as a fart

 

[Brummy]

Whats this audi then brum and whys you **** battery powered?

Thought you were aa mechanic dolly? you should pop round mine and give me a hand, it will be some experience for when yours decides to be an arse

*cough* my cocks ALWAYS spot on fella .. dont need batteries either * cough*.... the Audi is for a freind thats over for about six or seven weeks from New Zealand... she just arrive yesterday.. been over here tonight, got insurance sorted etc etc and gone off for a spin now....

 

[jenk]

Dragging up an old thread.......started doing this again yesterday. Off to the dealers later to get a relay soo ill be back to tell you all if its worked.

 

[jenk]

A few days later and all seems fine fingers crossed!