MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: fatfrogger on October 10, 2015, 09:36:52 pm

Title: Starting problem (with video)
Post by: fatfrogger on October 10, 2015, 09:36:52 pm

Hello all,

I have recently started having issues starting the car - doesn't matter if the car is cold or hot (although it tends to be more frequent if it's cold).  Mate of mine reckons it could be a starter issue.  Anyone seen this before ? :

Cheers

Title: Re: Starting problem (with video)
Post by: neiller on October 11, 2015, 12:36:12 pm

My first thought would be starter motor sticking maybe

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Title: Re: Starting problem (with video)
Post by: tony_danza on October 11, 2015, 12:39:43 pm

Earth strap corroded/knackered/loose?

Title: Re: Starting problem (with video)
Post by: doylebros on October 11, 2015, 01:11:45 pm

There's a lot of faults which can cause your fault, a few already quoted but you need to start with the simple things:-

battery age/type and condition
Alternator charging at the correct rate
Fuse box and terminal connection soundness
If the above pass then you're got to need access to test equipment and drawing to allow progress.